In celebration of Singapore’s National Day on 9 August, tvN has curated a 7-day exclusive line-up, giving audience the best Korean entertainment experience! Viewers can enjoy the latest drama, express variety shows, including the much-loved Na PD shows, as well as global K-pop music shows all in one place. Tune in to Singtel Ch. 518 / 619 and StarHub Ch. 824, during their free preview period (Singtel: 6-12 Aug; StarHub: 8-14 Aug), to get a taste of what tvN offers!

The special line-up opens with a BANG – running a marathon of the latest women-empowering Korean drama, Search: WWW, starring a stellar female main cast Im Soo-jung, Lee Da-hee and Jeon Hae-jin, alongside model-turn-actor Jang Gi-yong. The drama follows the career and love lives of three ambitious women who work at Korea’s leading search engine companies. The tear-jerking finale leaves audience with a smile and satisfaction.

For the weekends, tvN has prepared side-splitting line-up, extending its Na’ight (Na PD’s night) to the afternoon. Watch a mini marathon of fans’ favourite Kang’s Kitchen 3, which sees the return of beloved member Kyu-hyun from Super Junior, who took a hiatus from the show as he served his military service. With his return, the gang also switch from running a noodle/snack restaurant to a pizza house! 

Na PD’s fans are no stranger to his another long-running series, 3 Meals A Day, this time, he engages with an all-female cast in the Mountain Village series. Watch the 24-hour express premiere of episode one, which follows main female cast of Sky Castle Yum Jung-ah and Yoon Se-ah, as well as 2019 Cannes Film Festival Palme D’or winner Parasite’s Park So-dam, head off to a quiet home in the mountains of Gangwon province, and go back to basics as they harvest vegetables and look for food in the nature. Not to be missed is the guest appearance of Jung Woo-sung in the premiere episode! Don’t go anywhere on 10 August (Sat) at 19:15!

K-pop fans delight 11 August (Sunday), as tvN is giving everyone the 2019 KCON in New York experience from 15:00, tune in to the performances by NU’EST, SEVENTEEN, IZ*ONE, AB6IX, (G)I-DLE and many more! Want more? We are especially airing episode three earlier. Stay with us for the 2-episode back-to-back broadcast of The Call 2 from 18:00 and watch top K-pop artists, including Yoon Jong-shin, UV, Yoon Min-so and Soyou, making “love calls” to hidden singers on stage for new song collaboration.

And what’s better than beating the Monday Blue with good food? On 12 August (Mon) from 15:00, follow the food truck operated by Chef Lee Yeon-bok, Eric Mun, John Park and Heo Kyung-hwan selling Korean soul food in California!

Gear up with Kim Su-mi as she shows famous celebrity chefs how to make delicious traditional Korean dishes on Mother’s Touch: Korean Side Dishes from 18:10! Get your phone ready and snap a food scene along with the “tvN Food” special icon, to stand a chance of winning amazing show merchandise and a food trip to Seoul.

The K-pop duo arrived in Hong Kong, Asia’s world city, with one goal in mind – to create a dream-come-true journey with their travel buddies, Charmaine Theng, from Singapore, and Wan-yi Chu, from Hong Kong. Together, the idols and their travel buddies create unforgettable memories, framed at some of the latest hotspots in Hong Kong, snapping shots of artsy streets and absorbing the city’s unique heritage and spectacular views of Victoria Harbour. The production crew revealed the top three reasons to watch My Dream Trip before the premiere.

Unlike the extravaganza expected in K-dramas, the four travellers in My Dream Trip face challenging missions. While enjoying exploring the art, culture and nature of Hong Kong, they have to tackle different missions at iconic landmarks in Hong Kong to make money for a more comfortable trip. In the first episode, the four even “join hands” for a mini performance, trying to win a discount for a delectable dinner. Stay tuned to see what kind of talent show they put on.

My Dream Trip shows the real Peniel and Hyunsik, unedited. From calling the production crew scammers to becoming a scammer himself, Peniel is never shy about saying anything as he is true to himself, while Hyunsik shows off his charm by serenading his travel buddy with a BTOB song and even speaking Mandarin here and there. The programme showcases unscripted interactions between the K-pop stars and their travel buddies, which is a chance- of-a-lifetime experience for every Melody (fandom name of BTOB) out there.

In the first episode of My Dream Trip, Peniel, Hyunsik and their travel buddies visit the Hong Kong Observation Wheel, where they admire the dazzling night views of Hong Kong's original raison d'être, Victoria Harbour, and start their dive into hilarious missions. Don’t miss this side-splitting segment with the idols!

tvN Asia’s latest original production My Dream Trip will premiere on tvN and Viu in Asia and the Middle East* on 6 July 2019 (every Saturday) at 20:30. Stay tuned!

photo credit: tvN Asia

tvN Asia’s latest original production, My Dream Trip, welcomes Korean boy group BTOB members Peniel Shin and Im Hyunsik to Hong Kong, where exciting adventures await. Along with the producers of My Dream Trip, the duo shortlisted two lucky fans from an online recruitment in April, co-hosted by tvN Asia and the show’s media partner, Viu, to join them in Asia’s world city, embarking on an unforgettable mission-packed journey together.

The production crew concluded shooting for My Dream Trip in early May. The K-pop duo and their travel buddies were introduced to some of the latest hotspots in Hong Kong, where they explored the art, history and culture of the city; dined at some of the hippest restaurants in town; and walked through Hong Kong’s back garden in the New Territories.

To make the trip more challenging, the four were given only minimal funds at the beginning of the trip. They had to earn money for transportation, meals and even eating utensils by completing missions. Watch the show to find out whether they had to travel around on foot and eat with their bare hands.

In My Dream Trip, Peniel, Hyunsik and their travel buddies discovered a beautiful, youthful and energetic Hong Kong. They meandered through the west part of the Hong Kong Island, which has now been turned into an arty district – ARTLANE – where they admired colourful murals and street art, which are popular with both locals and tourists as sources of inspiration. They also put on the traditional costumes at Hong Kong’s newly opened Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District, a hub designed for the promotion of traditional Chinese theatre and the UNESCO-listed Cantonese opera.

Among the other fascinating locations they visited was Tai Kwun, which is a heritage site comprising the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison, and has been conserved, revitalized and transformed into the Centre for Heritage and Arts. For tourists with a tight itinerary, like the My Dream Trip crew, Tai Kwun is the perfect stop, where they can enjoy Hong Kong’s heritage, contemporary art and leisure elements all in one stop.

tvN Asia’s latest original production My Dream Trip will premiere on tvN in Asia on 6 July 2019 (every Saturday) at 20:30 and on Viu on 6 July 2019. Stay tuned! tvN is available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. The show will be paired with English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia subtitles.

Singtel TV Channel 518 (HD) / Channel 619 (HD) | StarHub TV Channel 824 (HD) 

Malaysia 

Astro Channel 395 (HD) / Astro GO | unifi tv Channel 211 (HD) / unifi playtv app 

Indonesia 

Big TV Channel 262 (HD) | First Media Channel 339 (HD) | HOOQ | Matrix | MNC Vision Channel 158 | My Republic Channel 46 (HD)| Nexmedia Channel 311 (HD) | Transvision Channel 321 (HD) | Tribe (available download on Android & iOS) (HD) | UseeTV Channel 516 (SD) and Channel 955 (HD) | Vidio 

Striving to provide audience with latest contents promptly, tvN Asia proudly announces its very first 18-hour express variety show – PRODUCE X 101 – enabling K-pop lovers in Asia to keep up with this highly-anticipated survival audition show. PRODUCE X 101 will premiere on tvN in Asia from 4 May (Every Saturday) at 17:00 (GMT+8).

The global idol survival audition programme PRODUCE X 101 features 101 male trainees born before 2005, in which they will compete in multiple rounds of elimination and be handpicked by the audience (a.k.a. national producers) through both online and live voting, to form the ultimate boy group. Majority of the contestants come from renowned K-entertainment companies, while there are also some talented individual trainees. All contestants have started their dorm life in March and are undergoing intensive trainings involving singing, dancing, stage performance and team work.

Apart from the strong trainer line-up, including rapper Cheetah, singers Lee Suk-hoon and Shin Yoo-mi, as well as dancers Choi Young-jun and Kwon Jae-seung from previous seasons, this year, one of the most sought-after actors and heartthrob Lee Dong-wook will take up the MC role to represent all the “national producers”. Making it even harder to survive, the original ranking system with Grade A through F welcomes an extra Grade, X, depicting the lowest bunch in the spectrum.

Additionally, opinions from the national producers will weigh more significantly, PRODUCE X 101, for the first time ever, gives the voting right for title track’s centre position to the viewers. The title track “X1-MA” (_지마), which means “Don’t” in Korean, receives enthusiastic responses from worldwide fans and the performance video has garnered over 3.5 million views to date.

Same as previous seasons, PRODUCE X 101 is directed by the famous programme producer Ahn Joon-young, who will deliver intense survival format and impeccable stage performances that rock audience’s visual and audio sense! Furthermore, following the success from previous seasons’ debut groups, I.O.I, Wanna One and IZ*ONE, the winners of this season will receive a five-year contract instead to create a longer impact.

tvN’s latest 18-hour express variety show PRODUCE X 101 will broadcast on tvN in Asia from 4 May (Every Saturday) at 17:00 (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 Asia’s latest 24-hour express drama – Touch Your Heart – starring #ointmentcouple Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na, will broadcast the final episode exclusively on tvN in Asia on Friday (29 March) at 21:45 (GMT+8) in Singapore and Malaysia, and at 20:45 (GMT+7) in Indonesia.

In the latest episode, adorable scenes of the hard-working lawyer Kwon Jung-rok (Lee Dong-wook) and A-list actress Oh Yoon-seo (Yoo In-na) were released, and the couple’s relationship has become much more affectionate after their time apart. The serious professional, Jung-rok turns out to be a green-eyed monster filled with jealousy from the frequent interactions between Yoon-seo and other men. When role-playing drama scenes with Yoon-seo, Jang-rok transforms into a macho man and aggressively hauls her down on the sofa, surprising Yoon-seo and made her blush. “Hold my hand tight and I’ll stand by your side till the end” he promises her, showing off his extraordinary masculinity. In addition, the couple’s original plan to keep their relationship private failed due to their uncontrollable jealousy.

Indeed, Jung-rok tends to suppress his desire for love in the first half of the drama. However, he gradually becomes a thrall to love as he helplessly wallows in the relationship with Yoon-seo. He has been missing Yoon-seo every second, wishing to stick with her day in and day out. His dramatic change from an indifferent man to a warm and loyal boyfriend fascinates worldwide audience.

More intimate and touching stories of the lovely couple will be revealed in the final episode. Their fetching romance which features impressive lines and intimate contacts has aroused great anticipation from audience. The heart-attacking “skinship” between Jung-rok and Yoon-seo in the finale, especially their passionate kissing scene, is going to palpitate audience with unprecedented excitement.

The final episode of Touch Your Heart will broadcast exclusively on tvN in Asia on Friday (29 March) 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.

'Touch Your Heart' is available on tvN in the channels listed below:
Singapore
Singtel TV Channel 518 (HD) / Channel 619 (HD)  | StarHub TV Channel 824 (HD)

Malaysia
Astro Channel 395 (HD) / Astro GO | unifi tv Channel 211 (HD) / unifi playtv app

Indonesia: 
HOOQ | Matrix | MyRepublic Channel 46 | Nexmedia Channel 311 | Transvision Channel 321 | UseeTV

*photo credit: tvN 

tvN Asia’s latest 24-hour express drama "Touch Your Heart" starring Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na , will premiere exclusively on tvN in Asia from 7 February (Every Thursday and Friday) at 21:45 (GMT+8) in Singapore and Malaysia, and at 20:45 (GMT+7) in Indonesia.

As the premiere approaches, production crew releases some snap shots featuring Yoo In-na and Lee Dong- wook’s characters. In one of the photos, A-list actress Oh Yoon-seo (starring Yoo In-na) wore a pair of oversized sunglasses and a scarf trying to disguise herself as an ordinary person. Though Yoon-seo believes she could trick everyone, this seemingly dramatic office fashion simply exposed her starlight identity. Living most of her life as a top actress, Yoon-seo is all used to dealing with life in a dramatic fashion, but what is she hiding from? What makes her disguise herself and work at a law firm? This photo definitely strikes the audiences’ curiosity with Yoon-seo’s exaggerated yet lovely character!

In another photo, Lee Dong-wook displays his charisma as lawyer Kwon Jun-rok. Being a top lawyer who always wins his cases, Jung-rok is the most trustworthy and earnest lawyer at his law firm. A man who loves his profession and excels in his field, Jung-rok undoubtedly captures all the ladies’ hearts. But surprisingly, this charismatic man is indeed an “idiot” and a beginner when it comes to love and relationship. A man who is still in relationship 101, and a woman who learns love through acting in dramas, how can they touch each other’s heart eventually? Stay tuned to watch the premiere of Touch Your Heart!

Touch Your Heart follows the story between perfectionist lawyer Kwon Jung-rok (Lee Dong-wook) and A-list actress Oh Yoon-seo (Yoo In-na), who is embroiled in a scandal that heavily affected her career. The romance between them begins to blossom when Yoon-seo ends up working as Jung-rok’s secretary under false pretense, this lovely and romantic storyline certainly draws keen attention from audiences.

Touch Your Heart will broadcast exclusively on tvN in Asia from 7 Feb (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.