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.

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).