Oh!K Programming Highlights - June 2018

For the month of June Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) continues to offer all k-drama lovers the best line-up of Korean entertainment! Fans of the shows can keep up with their weekly/daily drama My Contracted Husband, Mr.Oh set to premiere on Mondays @ 7.50pm, Come and Hug Me set to premiere on Thursdays @ 7.50pm, Partners for Justice set to premiere on Tuesdays @ 7.50pm, and Always Spring set to premiere on Wednesdays with 3 back-to-back episodes @ 9.00pm.

Ultimate k-drama fans can also check out Oh!K’s newest daily drama Bong’s Happy Restaurant airing Mondays to Fridays at 11.00pm.

Nothing to do over the weekend? Fans can follow the adventures of your favourite Korean stars on the hottest variety shows – I Live Aloneairs on Sunday @ 7.55pm, and Dangerous Beyond the Blankets on Saturday @ 7.55pm.

SAMSUNG : Bring Home RM2,000,000 worth of Gifts this Raya!

During the festive season of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, don’t we all wish to balik kampung with a brand new car or furnish our beloved homes with the latest in smart home appliances and other great rewards? Samsung Malaysia Electronics is now giving you a chance to make that wish come true this coming festive season! From 24^th May to 24^th June 2018, those who purchase any Samsung Galaxy device will stand a chance to bring home fantastic prizes that include luxurious sets of wheels from Mercedes Benz, Honda, Vespa scooter, Samsung smart home appliances and gift cards – all worth up to a total of RM2 million in value!

“Samsung’s mobile devices are designed to enrich our customers’ experience in an innovative, creative and productive way. This is evident in our line of devices; from smartphones, tablets and wearables, there surely is a product that is suitable for you. With such a grand line-up of prizes and rewards for our customers, this is the best moment to finally get your hands on the Samsung mobile device that you have been eyeing for a while now! Who knows, you may be the lucky one to drive home a brand new Mercedes Benz!” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

To be in the running to win these fantastic prizes, purchase any Samsung Galaxy device from 24^th May to 24^th June 2018, and answer a simple question on the entry card given. Lucky winners will be selected randomly through a draw, and announced in July 2018.

Customers who purchase either a Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ will be rewarded with a Samsung Protection Plus plan worth RM298. Those who purchase a Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy A8+, Galaxy A8, Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A6 or a Galaxy J6 will be entitled to a complimentary Screen Protection Plan worth up to RM149. A limited edition Petronas Gift Card worth RM20 will also be given to those who purchase the latest Samsung Galaxy models – the Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A6, Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J4.

In conjunction with the festive season, Samsung also recently introduced four new models to its Galaxy series family – the Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A6, Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J4. Sporting Samsung’s iconic Infinity Display, the new Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A6, and Galaxy J6 provides uninterrupted, immersive experiences on a Super AMOLED screen; whereas the new Galaxy J4 comes equipped with a 5.5” HD Super AMOLED display for high contrast and vivid viewing experience. The four new models are now available at all Samsung Experience Store and authorised dealers from a recommended retail price of RM599 onwards.

So, go on and purchase a new Samsung Galaxy device or two, and you might just bring home an epic Raya gift, courtesy of Samsung Malaysia Electronics! For more information about Samsung’s Raya 2018 Campaign Promotion, visit http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile-raya-2018/.

Wanna One Second Wave of Tickets Sales to go Live on 20th of June!

Good news for Malaysian Wannables! YJ PARTNERS has announced the release of a second wave of tickets for the Wanna One World Tour <ONE: THE WORLD> in Kuala Lumpur. When the first round of tickets went on sale, fans rushed to grab seats - leaving quite a few upset that they had missed out on a chance for seats in their desired category. But those fans have one more chance at those tickets as the second wave go on sale online this Wednesday, 20 June 2018.

Fans can expect to see tickets from all zones with this new release. Some Wannables have voiced their concerns about the standing zones of the venue getting overcrowded with this announcement. However, they need not worry. The standing zone ticket amounts were set according to the arena’s capacity set by the regulatory body. We are not opening more tickets for the additional tier of ticket sales so overcrowding will definitely not be an issue since tickets we are selling were secured through the revision of the stage plan.

Unfortunately, fans who have already purchased their tickets to the show will not be able to exchange them with those from the second wave of tickets.

Tickets purchased online can be redeemed at the Axiata Arena Box Office from 3rd July 2018 on Tuesday to Friday between the times of 11am - 8pm. The Box Office will also be open on the day of the concert from 12:30pm to 8:30pm. Those who purchase a ticket online, must have it redeemed - fans will not be allowed into the arena without a printed ticket from the ticketing vendor.

Ticket categories and prices (exclusive of a RM4 processing fee):

VIP (STANDING): RM798

VIP (SEAT): RM798

CAT 1 (STANDING): RM768

CAT 1 (SEAT): RM768

CAT 2: RM668

CAT 3: RM568

CAT 4: RM368

For more information, please visit YJ PARTNERS’ official SNS:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YJPartnersOfficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yjpartnersofficial

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/YJPARTNERS

YJ Partners, along with local partner IMC Live Group, will be presenting the one-night only show at 8pm, 21 July 2018 in Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur.

For any ticketing-related questions, please direct them to http://facebook.com/MyTicketAsia.

tvN Asia Confirms Latest 24-Hr Express Drama

tvN Asia’s latest 24-hour express drama – What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim (金秘书为何那样?) – a drama series based on popular novel and webtoon of the same title, will premiere exclusively on tvN in Singapore and Malaysia on 7 June (Every Thursday and Friday) at 21:45. The drama stars a stellar cast consisting of Park Seo-joon (朴叙俊), Park Min-young (朴敏英) and Lee Tae-hwan (李泰焕), and is directed by veteran director Park Joon-hwa, who is famous for previous works such as Because This Is My First Life and Let’s Eat series etc. tvN Asia plan to drown audience in pink rose petals and an comical romantic storyline following the gloomy and dark My Mister.

What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim follows the push-pull romantic relationship between a handsome and competent yet narcissistic Lee Young-joon (Park Seo-joon), and his secretary Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young) who suddenly decides to quit the job to get married after working for him for nine years. Their relationship becomes more intriguing after the appearance of the charismatic best-selling writer Lee Sung-yeon (Lee Tae-hwan), who is the elder brother of Young-joon. It draws keen attention to how their love triangle will develop as the story unfolds.  

Heartthrob Park Seo-joon, widely favored as the “King of Romantic Comedy”, has completely stunned the cast and crew with his mastery of narcissistic lines and a detailed design of the character’s signature gestures since shooting began. Crowned as an actor that guarantees box office and viewership rating, his recent megahits include comedy movie Midnight Runners and variety show Youn’s Kitchen S2. Park Seo-joon will once again charm audience with his impressive acting and “narcissistic appeal”. 

Co-starring alongside Park Seo-joon, Park Min-young takes on her first romantic comedy role as Kim Mi-so, the “Legendary of Secretary”. Despite that it is her first attempt at the genre, she has already perfectly grasps the essence of her charming character from the beginning. Audience can anticipate a refreshing and comical chemistry between the well-matched cast from What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim!

What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim will premiere exclusively on tvN in Singapore and Malaysia on 7 June (Every Thursday and Friday) at 21:45. Catch it on Singtel TV 新电信电视 Ch. 518 / 619 or StarHub TV 星和视界 Ch. 824 or on-demand via Singtel TV GO or StarHub GO in Singapore; and on Astro Ch. 395 or unifi tv Ch. 211 or on-demand via Astro GO or unifi play tv in Malaysia with subtitles in English, Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia. 

tvN, where fun takes off!

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Facebook : @Ch.tvNAsia

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Wanna One tickets officially launching on the 6th of May!

The gruelling wait is over! Concert organiser, YJ PARTNERS is glad to be able to announce the date of the official launch of tickets to ‘Wanna One World Tour <ONE : THE WORLD> in Kuala Lumpur’. Are you ready? The first round of tickets will be launched this Sunday, 6th May 2018 at Sungei Wang (Lower Basement One) from 10:30am to 3pm.

For the enthusiastic Wannables who live outside of the Klang Valley or who won’t be able to make it out to the launch, don’t worry! YJ PARNTERS will also be launching online ticket sales on the same day at 9pm on https://myticket.asia .

Wanna One has been making headlines and breaking records since they came onto the scene in 2017. Despite being a group for only a year, the group; made up of Yoon Ji Sung, Ha Sung Woon, Hwang Min Hyun, Ong Seong Wu, Kim Jae Hwan, Kang Daniel, Park Ji Hoon, Park Woo Jin, Bae Jin Young, Lee Dae Hwi and Lai Kuan Lin; have found chemistry with each other.

This is the first time Wanna One will be performing a full-length show in Malaysia - Wannables won’t want to miss out on this. Those who manage to snag VIP category tickets will be entered into a lucky draw to stand a chance to win fan benefits, the further details of will be announced on May 5th, 2018.

Wannables who show up at the on-ground ticket launch will receive a poster for each ticket purchased for as long as stocks last. Fans will be allowed to start queueing for tickets at 8am. For safety reasons, fans are strongly discouraged to overnight queue for tickets.

Fans will want to take note that they will only be able to purchase up to six tickets at a time. For the safety and enjoyment of Wanna One fans of all ages, children under the age of three (based on date of birth) will be denied entry into the arena. Fans who are under the age of twelve or pregnant are kindly asked to purchase tickets for seats and not for the standing zone.

From July 3rd, 2018 onwards, tickets purchased online can be redeemed at Axiata Arena every Tuesday to Friday between the times of 11am - 8pm. Tickets may also be redeemed on the day of the concert itself from 12.30pm – 8.30pm. If you purchase a ticket online, you must have it redeemed - you will not be allowed into the arena without a printed ticket from the ticketing vendor.

Ticket categories and prices (exclusive of a RM4 processing fee):

VIP (STANDING): RM798

VIP (SEAT): RM798

CAT 1 (STANDING): RM768

CAT 1 (SEAT): RM768

CAT 2: RM668

CAT 3: RM568

CAT 4: RM368

For more information, please visit YJ PARTNERS’ official SNS:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YJPartnersOfficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yjpartnersofficial

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/YJPARTNERS

YJ PARTNERS, along with local partner IMC Live Group, will be presenting the one-night only show at 8pm, 21 July 2018 in Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur.

For any ticketing-related questions, please direct them to http://facebook.com/MyTicketAsia .

E! B.A.P Untact

E! – the pop culture powerhouse of NBCUniversal International Networks – today announced the premiere of B.A.P Untact, a highly anticipated new series featuring one of the hottest K-pop acts in the world, B.A.P. The four-episode, 60-minute Korean travel reality series with local-language subtitles will air on E! on Saturday, 12 May at 10 pm through its E! Asia feed. The series will also be made available through its on-demand service E! Zone, with subtitles. 

B.A.P Untact gives fans a different perspective of the K-pop superstars Yongguk, Himchan, Daehyun, Youngjae, Jongup and Zelo as they travel to the tiny southern Korean island of Nodo with a total population of 18 people. 

The cameras follow the group as they go back to basics and learn to adapt to island life. Each episode features band members being tasked to complete different missions, working together with the island inhabitants in order to secure their next meal. 

“As the home for celebrity-focused content in Asia, we know our viewers will be thrilled with the addition of B.A.P Untact to E!’s slate of Asian productions,” said Christine Fellowes Managing Director, NBCUniversal International Networks, Asia Pacific. “E! has seen tremendous success with our previously acquired K-pop shows from IHQ including Triple H Fun Agency and The Friends in the Adriatic Sea, Feat. GFriend. The addition of B.A.P Untact is an exciting next step for us in our programming strategy.” 

B.A.P Untact is produced by IHQ in Korea. 

B.A.P Untact telecast details: 

E! Asia Premieres Saturday, 12 May at 10 pm. - 

E! Zone (available on Astro Go) 

Available on demand with new episodes available weekly from Sunday, 13 May. - 

E! Zone (available on StarHub Go) 

Available on demand as boxset from Sunday, 3 June. 

Oh!K Programming Highlights - May 2018

This May, Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) continues to offer everyone who loves drama the ultimate Korean entertainment! Fans of the shows can finally see how their favourite dramas end with the finale for The Great Tempter on 2^nd May (Wednesday)  @ 7.50pm, Hold Me Tight on 11^th May (Friday) @ 7.50pm, and Return of Fortunate Bok on 29^th May (Tuesday) @ 9.00pm. My Mom will continue to air from Monday to Fridays @ 11.00pm.

Get started on brand new drama series You Drive Me Crazy set to premiere on 8^th May (Tuesday) @ 7.50pm, My Contracted Husband, Mr.Oh set to premiere on 14^th May (Monday) @ 7.50pm, Come and Hug Me set to premiere on 17^th May (Thursday) @ 7.50pm, Partners for Justice set to premiere on 15^th May (Tuesday) @ 7.50pm, and Always Spring set to premiere on 30^th May (Wednesday) with 3 back-to-back episodes @ 9.00pm.

Don’t forget to stay home over the weekends and follow the adventures of your favourite Korean stars on the hottest variety shows – I Live Alone airs on Sunday @ 7.55pm, and Dangerous Beyond the Blankets on Saturday @ 7.55pm.

vN Asia 24-hour Express Drama Breaks its own viewership rating in Korea

Starring idol/actress IU and veteran award-winning best actor Lee So-gyun, the emotionally-stirring tvN Asia 24-hour express drama, My Mister continues to receive a steady average viewership rating in Korea.

Episode 7 of My Mister recorded a record-breaking average viewership of 4.5% and a peak of 5.5%; ranked no. 1 among all pay TV and IPTV in Korea during the same timeslot. Singapore and Malaysia audience can enjoy this top-rated episode of My Mister through tvN Asia within 24-hour of Korea’s broadcast tonight at 21:45.

In the episode, Ji-ah (IU)’s rough school life is revealed. Audiences are expected to have their heart broken when witnessing the flashback of teenager Ji-ah got bitten up by Gwang-il (Jang Ki-yong), causing her head to bleed severely. In reality, IU and Jang Ki-yong once shared a viral kissing scene with IU in her music video, with such a big contrast in chemistry, My Mister episode 7 is not to be missed.

With the first half of the drama looking very gloomy and dark, director Kim Won-seok revealed during the production presentation held on 11 April, that My Mister is actually a comedy! Once audience has gone through all the bitterness, laughter and sweetness will come at the end.

My Mister airs on tvN Asia in Singapore and Malaysia every Thursday and Friday at 21:45. Catch it on Singtel TV 新电信电视 Ch. 518 / 619 or StarHub TV 星和视界 Ch. 824 or on-demand via Singtel TV GO or StarHub GO in Singapore; and on Astro Ch. 395 or unifi tv Ch. 211 or on-demand via Astro GO or unifi play tv in Malaysia with subtitles in English, Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia. tvN, where fun takes off!

Website                                 :               tvNAsia.net
Facebook                               :               @Ch.tvNAsia
Instagram                              :               @tvN.Asia
Twitter                                  :               @tvN_Asia
Youtube                                                :               https://www.youtube.com/c/tvNAsiaOfficial
Official Hashtags                   :               #tvN #tvNAsia #WhereFunTakesOff #MyMister

PUMA announces exclusive global collection with renowned K-pop band, BTS !

Global Sports Brand PUMA announces its partnership with world-renowned pop music icons BTS. The Seoul-based K-pop group comprised of V, SUGA, JungKook, RM, Jin, j-hope and Jimin have been making huge waves in the music scene and are adored by millions of fans from their home base to the far corners of the globe. 

The young icons have partnered with PUMA in South Korea since 2015 on brand campaigns and product collaborations. This year, together with PUMA, BTS will release their collaborative product worldwide, which includes a remix of the classic PUMA Turin and stylish sportswear basics. PUMAxBTS collection will be first available in Korea this Spring, with other regions following up later this summer. In addition to the creation of the PUMAxBTS collection, BTS will be seen in PUMA campaigns this year for the brand’s Sportstyle range, which includes classic PUMA icons such as the PUMA Suede and T-7 Track Suits. 

BTS won the ‘Top Social Artist’ last year at the Billboard Music Awards, one of the top three music awards in the United States, surpassing world famous artists. They were also officially invited to the American Music Awards (AMA) to perform on stage, being the first K-pop group to do so, increasing the reputation of K-pop music and culture. In addition, they released the remix album 'MIC Drop' last November, making it to 28th place on the 'Hot 100', the Billboard singles chart, in the United States, which is the top record for a K-pop group. 

BTS has been a great partner for PUMA and their innovative spirit, authenticity and creativity sync perfectly with the PUMA DNA. The PUMAxBTS collection will first hit stores in Korea this March and roll out globally in July. A follow up capsule to be released later this fall. 

To catch more about PUMA and BTS, follow @PUMA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 

tvN Asia 24-hr Express Drama My Mister Premiere Tops Rating Chart in Korea

Starring idol/actress IU and veteran award-winning best actor Lee So-gyun, the emotionally-stirring tvN Asia 24-hour express drama, My Mister receives favorable reviews from audience following its successful premiere in Korea on 21 March. The drama centres on the relationship between a quiet man, Park Dong-hoon (Lee So-gyun) in his 40s and Lee Ji-an (IU), a cold lady in her 20s.

The first episode of My Mister recorded an average viewership of 3.9% and a peak of 5.7%; ranked no. 1 among all pay TV and IPTV in Korea during the same timeslot. The drama starts off with promising rating and its second episode continues to garner No. 1 among all pay TV and IPTV during the same timeslot in Korea. Asian audience can enjoy My Mister through tvN Asia within 24-hour of Korea’s broadcast starting from 22 March.

The all-star cast have demonstrated evocative acting and perfect chemistry since beginning. Viewers are mostly astonished at IU’s acting transformation from an adorable “little sister” to a gloomy and desperate, Lee Ji-an. In addition, the realistic depiction of family relationship among Park Dong-hoon’s brothers also receives strong empathy from the audience.

In the first episode, Park Dong-hoon accidentally received a large sum of bribery and was spotted by Lee Ji-an, a contract worker from the same company. Attempting to repay her heavy debts, Ji-an purposely approached Dong-hoon and secretly stole the bribery from him. Meanwhile, Dong-hoon found that Ji-an was different from other colleagues and started to get curious about her. The pair’s chemistry is expected to get stronger as the story goes on, creating much anticipation among fans.

My Mister airs on tvN Asia in Singapore and Malaysia every Thursday and Friday at 21:45. Catch it on Singtel TV 新电信电视 Ch. 518 / 619 or StarHub TV 星和视界 Ch. 824 or on-demand via Singtel TV GO or StarHub GO in Singapore; and on Astro Ch. 395 or unifi tv Ch. 211 or on-demand via Astro GO or unifi play tv in Malaysia with subtitles in English, Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia. tvN, where fun takes off!

Website                                 :               tvNAsia.net
Facebook                               :               @Ch.tvNAsia
Instagram                              :               @tvN.Asia
Twitter                                  :               @tvN_Asia
Youtube                                                :               https://www.youtube.com/c/tvNAsiaOfficial
Official Hashtags                   :               #tvN #tvNAsia #WhereFunTakesOff #MyMister