tvN’s Hotel Del Luna Tops Viewership Rating in Singapore and Malaysia

tvN’s latest talk-of-the-town drama Hotel Del Luna has dominated viewership rating charts in Singapore and Malaysia, garnering Top 3 positions for audience aged 4 or above since premiere, showing its appeal to audience in all age groups.

The latest episode (Episode 4) aired on 21 August in Singapore received a 0.997% of rating among target audience (A20-49) and 0.909% of rating among audience aged 4 or above, ranking No. 1 among all 120 StarHub and Singtel Pay TV channels; the rating among audience aged 4 or above also broke tvN Asia’s very own record in 2018 and 2019 (source: Gfk; Evogenius Reporting).

In Malaysia, the series is ranked No. 2 among all 142 Astro Pay TV channels for its episodes 2, 3 and 4 among audience aged 4 or above; the series’ highest rating moment took place in episode 2, with a rating of 2.014% according to Kantar Media. As the storyline intensifies, it is expected the rating of upcoming episodes will continue to spike.

Apart from its outstanding viewership performance, Hotel Del Luna starring singer IU and actor Yeo Jin-goo, also caught much attention and interest on the digital space, it has been crowned No 1. on the list of most buzzworthy dramas for the seventh consecutive week since its premiere. According to the ranking by Good Data Corporation (www.gooddata.co.kr) released on 27 August, Hotel Del Luna received a buzzworthy score of 33.87%, which is more than double of No. 2. Both IU and Yeo Jin-goo are also no stranger on the buzzworthy chart, they secured Top 3 positions since the hotel has begun its operation.

 

In view of the popularity and buzz the drama generates, tvN Asia, in partnership with StarHub, will soon bring in the male lead of Hotel Del Luna, Yeo Jin-goo, to Singapore to promote this viral series. Stay tuned to tvN Asia for further announcement on the Star Tour!

 
Hotel Del Luna is a fantasy romance drama about a mysterious hotel that is open to ghosts only. The owner Man-wol (IU), a cranky but beautiful lady who’s lived for more than 1,000 years, meets a clever but weak-minded elite hotelier, Chan-seong (Yeo Jin-goo), whose destiny is to now face ghosts and run the hotel together…

 

Hotel Del Luna airs every Tuesday and Wednesday at 21:45 on tvN on StarHub Ch. 824, Singtel TV Ch. 518 / 619 in Singapore; and Astro Ch. 395 and unifi TV Ch. 211 in Malaysia

Explore Korea’s Unique K-wave: Airbnb launches new K-pop and K-beauty Experiences

Airbnb Experiences is inviting the world to ride this summer’s hottest (K-)wave with the launch of K-pop and K-beauty Experiences.

With Airbnb, you can now book unique Experiences to explore Korea’s electrifying K-pop scene alongside local musicians and professional dance instructors, or pick up the latest K-beauty tips from local beauty experts.

The Korean wave (Hallyu) has grown rapidly over the last few years into a global cultural phenomenon. K-pop artistes are topping the Billboard charts and headlining music festivals around the world, while K-beauty brands continue to inspire millions of consumers to embrace new beauty and skincare regimens. There are more than 90 million Hallyu fans around the world today, with Forbes reporting an estimated 22% increase in 2018 from the year before.

Select your Adventure and meet local Experts
Choose your K-wave Adventure with Airbnb’s K-pop and K-beauty Experiences - your insider’s guide to two of Seoul’s hottest trends today. Guests have the opportunity to learn from deeply knowledgeable hosts who are active members of their communities and love what they do.
Meet Airbnb hosts like Wild Waackers Battle winner Mul, who runs a K-pop dance class in the heart of Seoul’s arts district, Hongdae; or television broadcaster Cyoung, who is dedicated to sharing her top makeup and skincare secrets with over 300 cosmetic brand samples available in her studio.

Be a K-pop star for a day If you’re ready to realise your K-pop star ambitions, get your dancing shoes on and recreate the moves from your favourite K-pop hits! This 2-hour session led by professional dance teacher Bryan gives guests the chance to form a small dance team, get your moves on and create your very own hit music video, which you can take home with you.
Alternatively, dive headfirst into the recording studio and unleash some powerful vocals. Professional vocal trainer Celine will bring you through a one-to-one workshop on singing techniques before you record a song of your own.





If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a musician in Seoul, explore funky Hongdae on a music walk with local musician and TV personality Zozno. You’ll learn about the history of the bustling arts district first-hand over a cup of coffee in a local cafe, then pop into Zozno’s personal studio and have an opportunity to play his personal collection of instruments before catching a live music performance together.
 
Uncover the latest K-beauty trends
Transform your skin from dull to dewy perfection under the tutelage of Melixir Vegan Skincare founder Hana, and make your own organic bath bombs with flowers, herbs and other 100% plant-derived ingredients. If makeup is more your thing, try designing your own natural, petroleum-free lipsticks in customised shades with certified skincare specialist Victoria.

For those keen on a private style consultation and custom-tailored suits, look no further than host expert Jen, who has worked with major beauty and fashion brands for over twenty years. Drop by for a cup of coffee and leave with your own personalised style chart, grooming tips and a brand new wardrobe.
Airbnb ‘Pressroom Live’: Concerts for a good cause
Come August 19, Airbnb will launch two indie concert Experiences in collaboration with local Korean newspaper Hankyoreh. Popular musicians Lee Hee-Moon Band and Harim will hold a ‘Pressroom Live’ concert in Hankyoreh’s newsroom on August 30 and September 3 respectively. Lead vocalist Lee was previously from popular Korean folk-rock band SsingSsing, while Harim is a renowned local songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Each concert is open to eight guests only and can be booked on a first-come, first-served basis on Airbnb.

　
For all K-pop and K-beauty Airbnb Experiences, visit http://www.airbnb.com/kwave.

EXIT opens 5 Sept 2019

EXIT opened #1 in Korea and hit 5 million movie goers in just 11 days.

It reached the 1 million mark in 2 days and even surpassed blockbuster "Along with the Gods 2's" record!  

 

Movie Title   :   EXIT

Genre           :  Action comedy

Duration       :   103min

Rating           :  P13

Language     :    Korean

Subtitles       :    BM, English, Chinese

Opens         :    5 Sept 2019

Sneaks       :   30 Aug - 4 Sept 2019

Synopsis      :  “EXIT” is an action comedy featuring an unemployed man (Jo Jung Suk) and his college junior (YoonA) who use the skills they learned in their college rock climbing club to escape a city full of toxic gas.

Na PD’s Top Variety Series 3 Meals A Day is back on tvN

The long-awaited variety series by Na Young-seok, a.k.a. Na PD, 3 Meals A Day – Mountain Village, will premiere on tvN in Asia on 17 August (Saturday) at 21:00 (GMT+8). 　 In the latest season, top rated drama Sky Castle’s Yum Jung-ah and Yoon Se-ah, as well as 2019 Cannes Film Festival Palme D’or winner Parasite’s Park So-dam, will embark on a healing journey around a mountain village in the Gangwon Province. Featuring a stellar all-female cast for the very first time, the series is going to amaze the audience with a brand-new visual pleasure that brings one-of-a-kind freshness and countless laughter.

The trio will kick off their self-sufficient life in a remote village and use whatever available to prepare their three meals every day. "Indeed, the past series focused heavily on showing the audience a lot of scrumptious dishes. This time, on the other hand, we intend to depict a more realistic and organic view of village life, allowing the audience to have a better taste of rurality. The three actresses are all rookie chefs, but they always try their best when facing challenges, making the series more realistic and hilarious," remarked Na PD. Furthermore, it is revealed that various top artistes will appear in the series to have dinner with the trio. Jung Woo-sung, one of the most famous Korean actors, will be the first guest of the series.

The tranquil Gangwon Province draws a big contrast with the hustle and bustle of urban life. By showing the mesmerizing view of rural landscapes and Mother Nature along with appetizing food, the show can definitely become the chicken soup for the soul. Stay tuned every Saturday for a soul-healing journey!

tvN’s latest variety show 3 Meals A Day – Mountain Village will premiere on tvN in Asia from 17 August (every Saturday) at 21:00 (GMT+8). tvN is available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, the show is paired with English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai subtitles. tvN, Best Korean Entertainment!

2019 CHA EUN-WOO 1st Fan Meeting Tour [JUST ONE 10 MINUTE] In KUALA LUMPUR

Continue with MacpiePro (A subsidiary of Macpie Berhad) Crazy 20 plan, we are pleased to announce that Cha Eun-Woo will be coming to Malaysia for the first time ever. 2019 CHA EUN-WOO 1st Fan Meeting Tour [JUST ONE 10 MINUTE] In KUALA LUMPUR will be happening on October 27, 2019, 6pm at Dewan Wawasan, Menara PGRM. 

Introduction to Cha Eun-Woo

Cha Eun-Woo, a South Korean actor and also one of the members of the South Korean boy band ASTRO, which under Fantagio Music Entertainment. He debuted as the South Korean boy band, ASTRO in 2016 and was active in various fields including variety shows, emcee and more. Cha Eun-Woo starred in various web drama and drama such as ‘To Be Continued’, ‘Sweet Revenge’ and ‘Hit The Top’ by KBS 2TV. 

In 2018, he starred as the main character in the South Korean drama "My ID is Gangnam Beauty", which won him great acclaim and he won Rookie Actor Award and Hallyu Star Award on the 11th Korea Drama Awards. He is getting a lot of attention as a well-rounded artist. Currently, he is appearing in the drama 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung'.

2019 CHA EUN-WOO 1st Fan Meeting Tour [JUST ONE 10 MINUTE] In KUALA LUMPUR Ticket Sales Schedule 

 

Pre Sales

Date    : 3rd to 4th August 2019

Time   : 11am – 7pm

Where to Buy : MacpiePro Booth, MMspot Experimental Expo, Hall 3, Mid Valley Exhibition Centre

HITS Plan

3rd to 4th August 2019

11am – 7pm

Mcalls Booth, MMspot Experimental Expo, Hall 3, MVEC and all Mcalls DLS

Online Ticket Sales

5th August 2019

12pm

www.macpieticketing.com & MMspot App


The ticket prices start from RM673 (AROHA Zone), RM543 (Red Zone), RM453 (Yellow Zone), RM363 (Purple Zone) and RM243 (Green Zone).
Don’t miss your chance to get Cha Eun-Woo’s autographed poster by purchasing your 2019 CHA EUNWOO 1st Fan Meeting Tour [JUST ONE 10 MINUTE] In KUALA LUMPUR ticket at MacpiePro booth, it’s only limited to 60 pre-sale purchasers based on lucky draw basis! Don’t forget to sign up MMspot on

tvN Asia Announces Upcoming Express Drama When The Devil Calls Your Name

tvN Asia proudly announces its latest 24-hour express drama, When The Devil Calls Your Name starring Jung Kyung-ho, Park Sung-woong and Lee Seol, will premiere on tvN from 1 August (Every Thursday and Friday) at 21:45 (GMT+8) in Singapore and Malaysia, and at 20:45 (GMT+7) in Indonesia.

Inspired by German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s work Faust, the fantasy drama depicts the story of Ha-rib (Jung Kyung-ho), a songwriter who chases after money and fame, sold his soul to the devil in exchange for 10 years of youth and success. However, as the deal is nearing its end, he begins to bargain for an extension, which leads to his need of finding three people who would trade souls with the devil, and collecting their contracts. Later on, he finds out the harsh truth that his success is the result of stealing the talent and life of a young girl Lee-kyung (Lee Seol), and struggles to restore his life as well as the people around him. Through this process, he, eventually, realises the essence of life.

"Although this is a fantasy drama, the theme is highly related to human imaginations and desires, so it will definitely strike a chord in audience’s heart," Jung Kyung-ho remarked. On the other hand, Park Sung-woong, who played the role of Devil Ryu in the drama, was indeed an underrated actor, Mo Tae-gang, before turning into the devil. "Though the theme of this drama is relatively heavy, I will try my best to illustrate the ideas in a more comical and relaxing way," expressed Park.　

Everyone has an angel and a devil in heart. Can Ha-rib fight against the devil, as well as the greed in his heart, and restore his ordinary life? Stay tuned to find out more!

When The Devil Calls Your Name will broadcast on tvN from 1 August (every Thursday and Friday) at 21:45 (GMT+8) in Singapore and Malaysia, and at 20:45 (GMT+7) in Indonesia. The drama is paired with English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia subtitles.

tvN, Best Korean Entertainment!
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E! Asia Announces Brand New Korean Travel Reality Series - Pretty 95s

E! Asia – the pop culture powerhouse of NBCUniversal International Networks –  today announced the premiere of Pretty 95s, a new travel variety series featuring BTOB's maknae Yuk Sungjae and his squad of 1995-born best friends. The six-member cast of Pretty 95s include; Yuk Sungjae (BTOB), the leader of the “95s (Gu-os),” together with Kwangmin, Youngmin, and Minwoo (Former Boyfriend), Ricky (Teen Top) and Baek Kyung Do (Model).

 

Pretty 95s offers fans exclusive insight to the group’s friendships and their unique personalities as the boisterous crowd travel around Seoul sharing their favourite hangout spots and latest trends. From spontaneous fun activities to giving back to the community, this bunch of Gu-os prove that despite their age they know how to work hard and play hard.

The six-episode, 60-minute series with local-language subtitles will air on E! on Saturday, July 13 at 8 PM (JKT) 9 PM (SG) and 10 PM (MY) through its E! Asia feed – express from Korea. The series will also be made available through its on-demand service E! Zone in Singapore and Malaysia.

Pretty 95s premieres July 13, Saturday exclusively on E! and E! Zone (Singapore and Malaysia).

Oh!K Programming Highlights - July 2019

This July, Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) continues to bring its fans the ultimate Korean entertainment! The Great Wives, the channel’s newest daily drama will be premiering on the 12^th of July. The show which follows three women at their coincidental reunion 20 years after a terrible incident will air Tuesdays – Fridays at 10.00pm with double episodes.

 

Aside from that, K-drama fans looking for their daily K-fix can continue to follow Victory For Tomorrow which airs Mondays – Fridays @ 7.45pm. Fans can also revisit their favourite shows and eras with Lucky Romance on Thursdays & Fridays @ 8.55pm, The Flower in Prison on Mondays @ 8.55pm and Monster on Tuesdays and Wednesdays @ 8.55pm.

PRIMETIME DRAMAS

W

PREMIERES ON 21 JULY

SAME DAY AS KOREA

Thurs – Fri, 8.55pm

 

This drama depicts the lives of two destined individuals who both live in Seoul but lead very different life experiences.

 

Lee Jong Suk plays the role of a former Olympic gold medalist who is also a smart young chaebol. On the other hand, Han Hyo Joo plays the role of an outgoing second year resident in the field of cardiothoracic surgeries, whom during her search for her missing father, chances upon Lee Jong Suk.

• Cast : Lee Jong Suk, Han Hyo Joo
• Subtitles : English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles

THE GREAT WIVES

NEW DAILY DRAMA

DOUBLE EPISODES

PREMIERES ON 12 JULY

Tue – Fri 10.00 pm

After twenty years, three women who share a terrible secret are reunited after coincidentally moving into the same apartment building. Finding out they all have something in common - their sneaky and unfaithful husbands, they band together to get revenge!

• Cast : Kang Sung Yeon, Ahn Jae Mo, Kim Ji Young, Lee Jong Won, Hwang Woo Seul Hye, Hwang Dong Joo
• Audio | Subtitles : Bahasa Malay and Mandarin audio | English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles

VARIETY SHOWS

DUET SONG FESTIVAL

SAME WEEK AS KOREA (15 JULY)

2 June – 8 July, Thu & Fri 6.05pm

From 15 July onwards, Fri 6.05pm

 

The hottest singers in Korea perform alongside talented fans in a bid to win the hearts of a live studio audience! With their fates in the hands of their loving audience, will they be able to work together and pull off a show stopping performance?

• Hosts: Baek Ji Young, Sung Si Kyung & Yoo Se Yoon
• Subtitles :  English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles

 

 

tvN Asia’s Search: WWW Surprises Audience with Lee Dong-wook’s Cameo

– tvN Asia’s 24-hour express drama Search: WWW  starring Im Soo-jung, Jang Gi-yong, Lee Da-hee and Jeon Hae-jin, is available on tvN every Thursday and Friday at 21:45 (GMT+8) in Singapore and Malaysia, and at 20:45 (GMT+7) in Indonesia.

Search: WWW follows the love life of three top female high-fliers. In the latest episode, the relationship between Bae Ta-mi (Im Soo-jung) and Park Mo-geon (Jang Gi-yong) has gotten to the blurred lines status. Ta-mi refused Mo-geon’s confession at the beginning, yet she is falling in love with him uncontrollably. Abandoning the monotonic life, she starts to appreciate his maturity and think of him more often.Furthermore, a much anticipated couple, Cha Hyun (Lee Da-hee) and Seol Ji-hwan (Lee Jae-wook), will finally be introduced to audience. Ji-hwan plays the lead role in Cha Hyun’s favourite drama What’s Wrong with My Mother-in-Law, a melodrama full of nonsense. His character is cold-hearted and always lives off women. The couple’s meet-cute takes place in a hospital. It turns out Ji-hwan is a caring gentleman different from his character in the melodrama. How will Ji-hwan touches Cha Hyun’s heart? Stay tuned to find out more!

Apart from the budding romance between Cha Hyun and Ji-hwan, heartthrob Lee Dong-wook, the MC of popular audition show PRODUCE X 101, will make a cameo in the upcoming episode. His character meets Ta-mi in front of an elevator, "Long time no see" lingers in the air. What is their back story? Will his sudden appearance threaten the position of Mo-geon in Ta-mi’s heart? Search: WWW airs on tvN every Thursday and Friday at 21:45 (GMT+8) in Singapore and Malaysia, and at 20:45 (GMT+7) in Indonesia. The drama is paired with English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia subtitles. tvN, Best Korean Entertainment!
 
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tvN 18-hr Express Variety【Subtitled Version】PRODUCE X 101 Chopping the Number of Trainees by Half

tvN airs the??Subtitled Version??of Korean boy group audition show PRODUCE X 101 in Asia every Saturday at 17:00 and 23:00 (GMT+8).

PRODUCE X 101 continues to catch global attention with the second round of ranking announcement. The ranking will reflect how well the trainees performed in the "position evaluation" performances last week. As the number of contestants will be chopped by half this week, the atmosphere intensifies, though everyone is still rooting for each other. Last week, some mediocre trainees showed their best on stage with their ace in the hole. Will they become national producers’ new pick? Can the all-time top-ranking contestants retain their leading position?

Apart from the ranking announcement, Lee Dong-wook will introduce a ground-breaking "X-Repêchage", reviving those who were eliminated in the first two rounds of knockout to resume their PRODUCE X 101 journey. This certainly brings hope to some contestants. How will the "X-Repêchage" be rolled out? Who will stand out from the crowd and revive in the game? Stay tuned this Saturday to find out.

In addition, audience can have a glimpse of how the remaining trainees prepare for the new "concept evaluation" stage performance. Along with this, tailor-made new songs will be revealed in the upcoming episode. For latest updates on the show and trainees, check out http://produce-x-101.mnet.com

tvN’s latest 18-hour Express variety show PRODUCE X 101 ??Subtitled Version?? airs on tvN in Asia every Saturday at 17:00 and 23:00 (GMT+8). tvN is available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, the show is paired with English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia subtitles.

tvN, Best Korean Entertainment!

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