Oh!K and Astro Bring Sung Hoon to Malaysia this October!

In celebration of Oh!K’s 5th birthday, Oh!K and Astro have invited I Live Alone host, Sung Hoon to Malaysia on Saturday, 19 October, at 1 Utama Shopping Centre from 5pm onwards for a public fan meet-and-greet. The event will offer a string of K-experiences including group photos and hi-touch opportunities with the celebrity heartthrob.

Sung Hoon first captured the hearts of viewers with his debut role in romance drama New Tales of Gisaeng. His performance earned him a Best New Actor award in 2011, and since then he has won numerous accolades including Best Entertainer Award at the 2nd Asia Artist Awards, and the Korean Model Star award at the 13th Asia Model Awards. Currently Sung Hoon holds the lead role in Korea’s top-rated show, I Live Alone which airs on Oh!K (Astro Channel 394). 

Sung Hoon will also appear in a live Facebook session on the Oh!K Facebook page on the same day at approximately 1pm, where he will share about his experience in Malaysia as well as answer some of his fans’ top questions. 

And if that isn’t enough, the first 300 Astro customers to come down to 1 Utama on 19 October, from 1.00pm till 4.45pm, with their latest Astro bill can stand a chance to take home limited edition Sung Hoon merchandise! 

Leading up to the star’s visit, the Korean entertainment TV channel will be giving out a slew of birthday treats including special meet-and-greet opportunities and limited edition Sung Hoon themed merchandise. For your chance to score these exclusive K-experiences, visit www.ohk-tv.com/birthday. 

 

K-dance workshops and competitions

Also,  as part of the Oh!K 5th anniversary roadshow festivities, K-fans can look forward to high-energy K-dance performances and free workshops with KTNK Dance Academy at 1 Utama Shopping Centre from 17 to 20 October. During these K-dance workshops, fans can have a full dance-workout while learning some of K-pop’s most electrifying moves.

Dance crews who already have the moves down to a pat and are hoping to be Malaysia’s next K-Pop star can join K-Pop Dance Stars Competition – an epic dance competition hosted by KTNK Dance Academy, happening on 19 October from 11am-4pm. At the competition, all the best dancers in Malaysia will have their chance to shine and stand a chance to win a total of RM5,000 in cash prizes. 

Oh!K and Astro have also partnered to launch a ‘Pop & Watch’ branded block which will air some of the most popular shows from Oh!K’s programming slate. The block will be available on Astro Ria HD (CH 104/ HD CH 123), Astro Prima (CH 105/ HD CH 121), and Hello (CH 110) from 21 September to 20 October for all Astro customers. ung Hoon’s visit to Malaysia is part of the Oh!K 5th birthday celebration, which is held in partnership with Astro, and is proudly sponsored by Nivea Micellar Water.

Visit www.ohk-tv.com/birthday and the Oh!K’s official Facebook page for more details on the Oh!K 5th birthday celebration as well as the Sung Hoon’s fan meet. For more Sung Hoon, tune in to Oh!K on Astro CH 394 and catch him in a special weekend marathon airing throughout the month of October, every Saturday at 10.50pm. 

 

To subscribe to Oh!K, visit CH 200 via the Astro set-top box. 

Oh!K’s 5th Anniversary Roadshow
Time	Key Event Timings on 19th October 2019
11am – 4pm	K-pop Dance Stars Competition             Join an epic dance competition as teams compete to bring home a total of RM5,000 in cash prizes.             Aspiring groups and individuals can find out more about the competition at www.facebook.com/ktnkdanceacademy or send their enquiries via whatsup@ktnkdanceacademy.com between 19 September – 15 October.
1pm – 4.45pm	Sung Hoon Merchandise Redemption             Be one of the first 300 Astro customers to show up with your latest bill to take home limited edition Sung Hoon merchandise! Redemption will be on a first come, first served basis.
4pm – 5pm	Stage Giveaways             Stand a chance to score exclusive gifts from stage giveaways!
5pm – 6.30pm	Sung Hoon’s Fan Meet              Sung Hoon is all set to celebrate Oh!K’s 5th birthday with fans. This is a public event, so do show up to cheer for your Oppa as he makes his appearance!

Seoul Tourism Organization is back with 'Seoul Culture Showroom in Kuala Lumpur

Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) is back again this September bringing the charming Seoul culture experience to Malaysia, in conjunction with the promotion of their 2019 campaign, Live Seoul like I do, Create & Share.  Building on the success of their previous campaign, the Create & Share campaign brings together a holistic experience for those who will be visiting Seoul both offline and online. The campaign encourages Seoul visitors to design not just their personalized trips and creating their very own experiences but to share those wonderful memories they made in Seoul as a Seoulite with the people they love online, while spreading the unique charm of Seoul to the world.
  
SEOUL TOURISM ORGANIZATION IS BRINGING THE CHARMING SEOUL CULTURE EXPERIENCE TO MALAYSIA WITH ITS ONE OF A KIND PROMOTIONAL EVENT 
As part of the global promotional efforts, STO will hold a fun and engaging 3-day promotional event entitled ‘Seoul Culture Showroom in Kuala Lumpur’ at MyTOWN Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur from 20th to 22nd September. 

 This event is designed especially to give Malaysians a glimpse of the cultural diversity they could experience when they visit Seoul. The activities at the event include; from trying on colorful Hanbok (Korean traditional clothing) to tasting some delicious Korean snacks such as the all-time favorite Binggrae’s Banana Milk at the ‘Seoul Halal Café’, and dancing to some awesome K-pop beats – an event suitable for all ages.  Other than first-hand experiences, exciting gifts are available to take home for those who participate in the activities in addition to amazing freebies like posters and shopping bags for local K-pop fans. Souvenirs from Korea are available for redemption by subscribing to Seoul Tourism Organization’s social media channels.

 

VisitSeoul Website : www.visitseoul.net

VisitSeoul Instagram : www.instagram.com/visitseoul_official

VisitSeoul YouTube : www.youtube.com/visitseoul

 

Moreover, a new 2019 Seoul tourism promotional video featuring Seoul’s Honorary Tourism Ambassadors, will also be making its debut to world at the event.  Malaysia is known for having a larger Muslim population, thus STO has carefully crafted the event with information highlighting Seoul’s infrastructure that caters to Muslim visitors. This information includes Seoul Infra Map where it highlights location of halal-certified and pork-free restaurants, prayer rooms, and more.  "As Muslims are emerging as a key tourism market, competing Asian countries including Taiwan and Japan are actively attracting Muslim travelers," said Byun Dong-hyun, the Chief Director of the Global Marketing Team in Seoul Tourism Organization. "We will focus on expanding infrastructure for Muslims in Seoul reflecting their needs and preferences, while promoting Muslim infrastructures such as halal restaurants and prayer rooms that we already have."

3 Reasons Why You Should Tune Into TLC’s The Bachelor Japan premiering on 19 September 2019

The Bachelor (Japan) - that’s right, there’s an Asian version and be sure to expect everything and more. Japan’s first Bachelor, Hirotake Kubo is just one of the few reasons why you should tune in! We’ve got 3 solid reasons why you need to get hooked! 

#1: An Asian prince charming

Get all googly-eyed over Japan’s first bachelor - a young businessman from Tokyo - Hirotake Kubo. He’s stolen our hearts already and we can’t wait to see how he makes the tough decision of breaking hearts! 

#2: The Bachelor gang travel around Japan (and even Thailand) and take on different adventures together! 

Explore the scenic Japan with the Bachelor and his prospects. Travel through Tokyo to Hokkaido and Okinawa with Hirotake and witness the amazing adventures they take on together to truly test their relationships. On a separate agenda, this may even help you plan your next trip to Japan! 

#3: The prospect of witnessing two people find love

Let’s get real, despite the love, hate and drama, there’s nothing more fulfilling to watch than two people finding love through the challenges they take on.

The Bachelor Japan S1 will be premiering on TLC (Astro Channel 707) on Thursday, 19 September 2019 @ 9pm.

Oh!K Celebrates 5th Birthday with Pop & Watch!

Oh!K is turning 5 and your favourite K-entertainment channel is partnering with Astro Ria (CH 104/HD CH 123), Astro Prima (CH 105/HD CH 121), and Hello (CH 110) to give fans in Malaysia a daebak ‘Pop & Watch’ experience!
From 21 September to 20 October, all Astro customers can tune in and enjoy an Oh!K ‘Pop & Watch’ branded block which will air special runs of Oh!K’s best drama series and variety shows, with English, Malay and simplified Chinese subtitles. From fantasy love story ‘Goblin’ to sci-fi romance series ‘I’m Not A Robot’, viewers will be spoilt for choice. 

And if that isn’t enough, get ready for the icing on the cake! Oh!K has also invited a very special (and extremely good-looking) Oppa to host a party for fans in Malaysia! Stay tuned to the Oh!K Facebook page to find out who the heartthrob might be, and how you can score an up-close experience with this special Oppa. 

For more information about Oh!K ‘Pop & Watch’, visit  www.astro.com.my or the Oh!K Facebook Page. To subscribe to Oh!K, visit CH 200 on Astro TV. Oh!K is available on Astro (CH 394).  

 

Oh!K’s ‘Pop & Watch’ schedule alongside the show synopses are available below: 

Astro Channels	Schedule
Astro Ria  (CH 104/HD CH 123)	I’m Not A Robot 9 - 30 September @ 5 – 6:30pm, Mondays – Fridays Goblin 1 - 22 October @ 5pm – 7pm, Mondays – Fridays I Live Alone 22 September – 20 October @ 5pm – 7pm, Sunday
Astro Prima  (CH 105/HD CH 121)	My Secret, Terrius 23 September – 14 October @ 1:30pm – 3:00pm, Mondays - Fridays Love Me Actually 21 September – 13 October @ 9pm – 11pm, Saturdays & Sundays
Hello  (CH 110)	I Live Alone 23 September – 18 October @ 12:30pm – 2.15pm, Mondays - Fridays Time 3 September – 28 October @ 10:00pm – 10:45pm, Mondays - Thursdays
Show Synopsis
		GOBLIN Goblin is a fantasy story centred on a handsome 100-year-old modern-day goblin, Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), whose life becomes intertwined with a forgetful grim reaper (Lee Dong Wook).  Seeking to end his cursed immortal life, the goblin sets out to search for a human bride. When he finally finds her, a girl named Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), he falls in love and wants to live and be with her. However, Eun Tak is on the reaper’s list. Will Kim Shin and Eun Tak’s love story be able to survive against all odds?
		MY SECRET, TERRIUS  Go Ae Rin (Jung In Sun) starts looking for a job to make a living when her husband passes away suddenly. Unbeknownst to her, the mysterious man that lives next door, Kim Bon (So Ji Sub), is a legendary National Intelligence Service agent who has been lying low after a failed mission that resulted in him losing a loved one. When the two cross paths, Ae Rin and Kim Bon join forces to uncover a big conspiracy, of which Ae Rin’s husband was a witness and that ultimately cost his life.
		I LIVE ALONE A popular variety series that features realistic portrayals on the way single celebrities live, I Live Alone has gained a strong following since its inception in 2013. The relatability of the stars on the show has contributed to it being one of the top favourite variety programmes in Korea. In addition to special guest appearances, the show also boasts a main cast called the Rainbow Club, consisting of the show’s hosts and other celebrity guests.
		LOVE ME ACTUALLY The Love Me Actually Club is a unique gathering of five charming, single men – the comic Heo Kyeong Hwan; the business-savvy entrepreneur Park Sung Kwang; the K-pop group INFINITE rapper Dong Woo; the smiley singer-comedian Yang Se Chan; and the youngest of them all, the up-and-coming actor Kim Min Kyu – still in their quest of finding love.  The five men meet other single women who join the club to escape their dull and jaded lives. As the club takes them to different destinations all over the country, will sparks fly as they explore new places together? Join the romance hopefuls and the hosts in this exciting journey of love and experience the endless laughter and affection each one of them has to offer.
		TIME Born to a wealthy family, Cheon Soo Ho (Kim Jung Hyun) has been living his life aimlessly. One day, he learns that he has only 6 months left to live and gets involved in a murder. He gets himself out of the mess thanks to his father’s wealth, and is all set on enjoying nightlife and ending his life in pleasure.  However, he wavers when he sees the victim’s sister, Seol Ji Hyun (Seo Hyun), who is in despair after losing her family member. Enshrouded in guilt, he resolves to help her with the remaining time he has left, but as he does so, his feelings for her grow.
		I’M NOT A ROBOT Kim Min Gyu (Yoo Seung Ho) is the largest shareholder of the biggest domestic financial firm, KM Financial. Despite his immense wealth, he lives in isolation and cannot date any girl because he is allergic to human contact.  KM Financial creates a humanoid robot named Aji 3, resembling Min Gyu’s ex-girlfriend Jo Ji Ah (Chae Soo Bin). To prevent the robot from being misused by foreign investors, the robot is being sent to Min Gyu’s home for safekeeping. However, the robot’s body was accidentally damaged before it reaches him, and Ji Ah is asked to impersonate the robot whilst the latter is being repaired.  Gradually, Min Gyu falls for Ji Ah, believing that she is Aji 3 – and things get complicated when the robot falls into the wrong hands.

Oh!K Programming Highlights - September 2019

This September, the channel with the ultimate Korean entertainment, Oh!K (Astro Ch 394), is bringing fans two new dramas;

My Healing Love which premieres on Monday, 2^nd September and will air every Monday @ 7.50pm. The new drama follows the life of Im Chi Woo and Choi Jin Yoo as they pursue their own happiness. Im Chi Woo never wanted to become a good daughter, good daughter-in-law or a good wife, but she sacrifices herself to take care of her family. She works several part-time jobs to support her family and never fails to maintain her positive attitude. Choi Jin Yoo is a divorcee and has a daughter. He works hard and tries to live positively for his daughter.

 

Extra-Ordinary Haru premieres on Thursday, 26^th September and will air every Thursdays and Fridays @ 7.50pm, within 24 hours of the new episodes being aired in Korea. The show is about Eun Danoh, a 17 year-old high-school student that suffers from a lifelong heart condition, who realizes that she is a character in a Korean webtoon. With her newfound understanding of the world she inhabits, she tries to change her own plot-line in a bid to find true love.

 

Aside from that, Oh!K will be airing the final episode of Welcome 2 Life on 25^th September, Wednesday @ 7.50pm. K-drama fans looking for their daily K-fix also can continue to catch new episodes of Golden Garden on Sundays @ 7.20pm, Iron Daughters-In-Law on Tuesdays – Fridays @ 9.00pm, and 100 Year Legacy on Mondays – Fridays @ 11.00pm.

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.