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Jinny Kitchen Returns with Season 2 featuring Lee Seo-jin, Jung Yu-mi, Park Seo-jun, Choi Woo-shik and Ko Min-si

Monday, June 10, 2024

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Kiss Your Fame Goodbye – New Korean Reality Show “My Name Is Gabriel” To Debut June 21 On Disney+ Hotstar

Friday, June 07, 2024

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Best Moments from THE ZONE: SURVIVAL MISSION Got Us Laughing Hard

Friday, October 14, 2022

If you’re a fan of Korean variety shows, you’re probably familiar with the comedic antics of Lee Kwangsoo and Yoo Jae Seok. But when Girl’s Generation member Kwon Yuri jons them, the trio becomes an unstoppable force that’s bound to have you rolling on the floor laughing. The Zone: Survival Mission is the gift that keeps on giving. From the first episode to the upcoming finale, the series is chock-full of hilarious scenes. However, with much difficulty, we’ve managed to narrow down our top 5 favourite moments of the show.

1. Lee Kwangsoo’s Sticky Situation

The first episode of The Zone: Survival Mission truly sets the tone for the rest of the series. As if having to avoid being soaking wet in freezing cold weather and having to traipse through hurdles wasn’t hard enough, Lee Kwangsoo ups the ante by rolling on slippery glue and struggling to move, which turns out to be the highlight of the episode. From getting stuck on toilet seats to being plastered with ping pong balls, watching Lee Kwangsoo struggle to make it through the episode is slapstick comedy at its finest.

2. Strong, Independent Men Woman

Kwangsoo and Jae Seok’s attempts at portraying a strong masculine image are totally shattered in this series. Not a single episode goes by without the boys calling for “Yuri-ah” to get them out of a difficult situation. Whether it’s carrying a block of ice or staving off a ghost,The Zone: Survival Mission would’ve ended a lot more abruptly without Kwon Yuri.

3. The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword

Kwon Yuri’s determination to get through each survival mission successfully is commendable, especially when she is stuck with a duo who are ready to quit at any moment. As she tries to motivate her teammates, her targeted and witty quips never fail to hit their mark against her less-than-motivated counterparts. Her unexpected jabs and deadpan expressions constantly stun the duo and leave the audience thoroughly entertained.

4. Zombies with Standards

Getting eaten by a zombie is probably everyone’s worst nightmare but for Kwangsoo and Jae Seok being rejected was an even worse prospect. After getting transported back in time to a village full of the undead, they were forced to hold out against the zombies. However, Kwangsoo and Jae Seok soon realised that they were never in trouble as they ironically didn’t meet the zombie’s beauty standards. The prey became the predator as the male duo persistently tried to get the zombies to bite them.

5. The Entirety of Episode 4

As if having to quarantine isn’t hard enough, try having to isolate yourself in a haunted house. When the trio arrived at a quaint-looking house they immediately expected an easy mission, but they soon discovered that many spooky surprises awaited them. From Kwangsoo grabbing onto Yuri’s legs to hearing grown men scream every two minutes, the entire Survival Zone episode will have you in stitches.

Whether you enjoy watching reality shows or you’re just in the mood for a laugh, The Zone: Survival Mission is definitely the series to catch. With the finale premiering this week, watch all the episodes streaming on Disney+ Hotstar here.

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Get Ready For A Good Laugh For Disney+ Hotstar Upcoming New Variety Show 'THE ZONE: Survival Mission' Featuring Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Kwangsoo and Yuri

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

2020 MBC Korean Music Festival

Watch 2020 MBC Drama Awards and the 2020 MBC Music Festival Live on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394)

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Catch your favourite K-dramas this December in the run-up to this year-end K-fest!

L-R: The Game: Towards Zero, Bad Love, Royal Family, Kairos, Please Don’t Date Him

Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) brings fans the highly-anticipated MBC Drama Awards, live on 30 December, Wednesday at *8.05pm with an encore on 31 December, Thursday at *4.05pm. Save the date and tune in to see if your favourite K-stars win the various categories, from, Best Couple Award, Best New Actors/Actress Awards to the top Excellence Awards, Drama of the Year and the Grand Prize (Daesang) Award!

Close on its heels is the MBC Korean Music Festival the day after, on 31 December, Thursday at *8.05pm with an encore on 1 January at *5.30pm. Don’t miss this dazzling array of the biggest K-pop idols.

While fans in Malaysia eagerly await the official announcement of the K-drama award nominees and the list of K-music sensations, MBC has announced that Refund Sisters – the chart-topping female group consisting of Lee Hyo-ri, Jessi, MAMAMOO’s Hwasa, and Uhm Jung-hwa – will be appearing on both the entertainment Awards and the music festival events.

Actor Kim Seon-ho (Good Manager, Start-Up, 2 Days and 1 Night Season 4) has also been appointed the host, for the first time, for the 2020 MBC Music Festival.

It’s the perfect time to re-watch or catch on your favourite K-dramas on Oh!K for the holidays, and a great way to prepare yourself for the year-end award and music shows!

MBC Drama Recap 2020 on Oh!K

The best 2020 K-dramas put a spotlight on a suspenseful game of survival among those who ‘reset’ their lives in 365: Repeat the Year airing Saturdays at 6pm and an intense thriller that blurs the line between good and evil in The Game: Towards Zero airing Sundays at 6pm.

On-Going MBC Thrillers on Oh!K – Finale Episodes

Also, don’t miss out on the high-tension thrillers in Kairos, new episodes premiering Wednesdays at 7,40pm with the finale on 16 December and Royal Family, Mondays at 7.40pm, with the finale episode on December 28! Will Kairos’ Im Seo-jin be able to change the past and prevent the kidnapping of his daughter, and will Kim Im-sook and Han Ji-hoon survive their dangerous battle with a powerful chaebol family in Royal Family?

On-Going and New MBC Romances on Oh!K

This December, see sparks fly when two people destined for each other meet in some of MBC’s best romance stories ever told. The chemistry continues to sizzle between Seo Ji-sung and Jung Kook-hee in this AI-themed rom-com, Please Don’t Date Him – watch new episodes Tuesdays at 9.40pm; Bad Love, which airs Tuesdays to Fridays at 9.00pm, features the unconventional love between five men and women; also, catch how a couple overcome big differences in age, social status and life experiences in A Thousand Kisses, weekdays, 11.00pm.

For Christmas specials, fall in love all over again with a marathon of one of Korea’s most beloved K-dramas, Coffee Prince airing Thursdays and Fridays at 12.00pm from Thursday, 24 December.

In a brand-new movie, Trade Your Love premiering on Friday, 25 December on Oh!K, Seong-Suk (Kim Dong-wook) is in line to inherit the family’s airline but there’s a catch – he needs to get married first. Meanwhile, Hae-Joo (Ko Sung-hee) wants to live her life on her terms but is constantly pressured by her mother and three older brothers to get married. When Seong-Suk and Hae-Joo meet on a blind date, they decide to enter into a marriage contract and pretend marriage for three years. It seems like a perfect arrangement but during their wedding preparations, they face unexpected difficulties.

* To note: this information is correct at the time of dissemination. Changes to the timing may occur closer to the date of the live broadcasts.

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Stream popular K-dramas and K-Idols shows on Astro this November

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

All Astro customers can enjoy hit K-dramas and the hottest K-Idols shows this November. From suspenseful thrillers to delightful romance-comedies and fun reality shows, Korean favourites will be available on TV, On Demand and Astro GO.

Stream and enjoy popular binge-worthy K-dramas available same day as Korea:

Live On

Premieres on 18 Nov, 8PM on K-Plus (Astro GO CH 396)
Starring Hwang Min-Hyun, Jung Da-bin, Ro Jong-Hyun

The unusual high school romance between a social media star and the perfectionist chief of the broadcasting club. Baek Ho-rang is a high school student who is popular on social media and at school. She only has one friend as she is self-centred and looks down on others. Baek Ho-rang finds out that a mysterious person is trying to expose her past, and joins the broadcasting club to get help from Go Eun-Taek. The chief of the broadcasting club, Go Eun-Taek is a perfectionist and is respected by the club members.

Tale of the Nine Tailed

Every Thursday & Friday, 9.45PM on tvN HD (CH 395), On Demand & Astro GO
Starring Lee Dong-Wook, Jo Bo-ah and Kim Bum

A romance fantasy drama that tells the story of a fearless producer determined to hunt down a nine-tailed fox who goes after evils that disrupt the order of the human world.

18 Again

Every Tuesday & Wednesday, 8PM on K-Plus (Astro GO CH 396) & On Demand
Starring Lee Do-Hyun, Yoon Sang-Hyun, Kim Ha-Neul

A 37-year-old man on the verge of being divorced from his wife suddenly finds himself inside his 18-year-old body. He starts living a new life under a new name to get closer to his children and protect them.

KAIROS

Every Tuesday & Wednesday, 7.40PM on Oh!K HD (CH 394), On Demand & Astro GO
Starring Shin Sung-rok, Lee Se-young, Ahn Bo-Hyun, Nam Gyu-ri and Kang Seung-Yoon

Im Seo-Jin (starring Shin Sung-Rok) is a man who is driven only to achieve success in his life. Thanks to his efforts, he is the youngest executive at his company. His life is perfect, with his beautiful violinist wife Kang Hyun-Chae (starring Nam Gyu-Ri) and a daughter. His wonderful life comes to a halt when his young daughter is kidnapped. He falls deep into despair. To change the past, when his daughter was kidnapped, he contacts Han Ae-Ri (Lee Se-Young) approximately one month in the past.

More Than Friends

Every Saturday & Sunday, 9.15PM on K-Plus (Astro GO CH 396) & On Demand
Starring Ong Seong-wu, Shin Ye-Eun and Kim Dong-jun

A romantic drama about a man and a woman who, due to a misunderstanding, have held a crush on each other for over 10 years.

Penthouse

Every Tuesday & Wednesday, 8.10PM on ONE HD (CH 393), On Demand & Astro GO
Starring Lee Ji-Ah, Kim So-Yeon, Eugene (Kim Yoo Jin)

Written and produced by the team behind hit 2018 drama ‘The Last Empress’, ‘Penthouse’ tells the story of a woman determined to achieve her goal of moving into a luxury penthouse in Gangnam, forsaking her morals and loved ones in a bid to succeed.

Fly, River Dragon

Every Saturday & Sunday, 9.45PM on ONE HD (CH 393), On Demand & Astro GO
Starring Kwon Sang-Woo, Bae Sung-Woo, Kim Joo-Hyun

Park Tae Yong (starring Kwon Sang Woo) becomes a public defender despite having only graduated from high school. He becomes a force to reckon with when he sets out to give a voice to criminal suspects who are discriminated against for their lowly social and financial statuses.

Please Don't Date Him

Premieres 17 November, every Tuesday, 9.40PM on Oh!K (CH 394), On Demand & Astro GO
Starring Song Ha-Yoon, Yoon Bo-Mi, Gong Min-Jung and Lee Joon-Young

‘Please Don’t Date Him’ is about a woman named Seo Ji Sung (Song Ha-Yoon) who wants to fall in love but also avoid the wrong men. To create the perfect love life, she creates an artificial intelligence (AI) program called Cho Sang Shin. One day, she accidentally develops an AI program called Cho Sang Shin, which will identify trashy human, and she uses it to save people who are in difficult relationships.

Fans can also stream a wide range of music shows and variety favourites with the biggest K-Idols including:

KCON: TACT 2020 Summer

Available via On Demand & Astro GO

Enjoy all the grand performances by K-pop stars at KCON:TACT 2020 Summer! The music show features marathon concerts, meet-and-greet sessions, backstage footages and behind-the-scenes featuring popular Korean Idols such as AB6IX, ASTRO, ATEEZ, BVNDIT, CHUNG HA, CRAVITY, EVERGLOW, GFRIEND, (G)I-DLE, GOLDEN CHILD, ITZY, IZ*ONE and more

NCT World 2.0

Airs every Tuesday, 11pm on tvN HD (CH 395), On Demand & Astro GO

A brand-new multiverse reality show featuring NCT members trapped in time and space within multiple dimensions in which they will have to go various challenges to escape. The show features a trendy and exciting game-show concept with all 23 NCT group members including new additions Shotaro and Sungchan.

New Journey to the West 8

Airs every Wednesday, 11pm on tvN HD (CH 395), On Demand & Astro GO

Variety favourites New Journey to the West returns with season 8, a Korean traditional fairytale game-show featuring Kang Ho Dong, Lee Soo Geun, Eun Ji Won and Song Min Ho. They have to fulfil different missions and win dragon balls that make their dreams come true.

Traveler Season 2

Airs every Saturday, 10.30PM on K-Plus (Astro GO CH 396) & On Demand

The three new travelers Kang Ha-neul, Ahn Jae-hong and Ong Seong-wu team up for the first time to explore the natural landscape of Argentina. Visiting majestic landmarks like the Iguazu Falls, Perito Moreno Glacier, and the vast wilderness of Patagonia, the trio become true travelers as they lose themselves in nature.

K-Ocean Pathfinders

Airs every Friday, 11pm on tvN HD (CH 395), On Demand & Astro GO

Kim Nam-gil and his guests, including Park Sung-Woong and Go Gyu-pil travel across Korea Strait from the Yellow Sea to the East Sea during a yacht voyage.

Don't forget to tune into Astro to watch your favourite Korean drama and Korean variety show.

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[Press Con] Lee Seung Gi and Jasper Liu Talk About Their Bromance Trip in Indonesia, Thailand & Nepal

Friday, June 26, 2020

Twogether is available on Netflix on 26 June

Lee Seung Gi and Taiwanese actor Jasper Liu team up for Netflix's new unscripted travelogue series 'Twogether'. The duo travel to destinations recommended by the fans and complete the missions to discover where the fans located across the six cities in Indonesia, Thailand, and Nepal.

Lee Seung Gi, Jasper Liu, producers Cho Hyo Jin and Ko Min Seok attended 'Twogether' virtual press conference held on 23 June

In a virtual press conference held this Tuesday (23 June), Lee Seung Gi and Jasper Liu shared their first impression of each another, while producers Cho Hyo Jin and Ko Min Seok talked about the concept of the show and the casting process of both actors.

Producer Cho Hyo Jin talked about the concept/idea of the show

"We thought of putting two men who don’t speak the same language on a trip and send them to an unfamiliar location. But rather than having them just travel, we wanted to add something special for them. So we set them off on a trip to meet their fans," said producer Cho Hyo Jin.

Producer Ko Min Seok talked about choosing Lee Seung Gi and Jasper Liu for 'Twogether'

When being asked about the casting process of both actors, producer Ko Min Seok commented, "We had no doubts about casting Seung Gi. Keeping him in mind, we searched for someone who would get along well and Jasper seemed perfect. Not only they have same age, but they oddly looked very similar."

Check out the Q&A session during the virtual press conference:

Q: First impression of each other? How well did you get along throughout the trip and how was the chemistry between you two?

Lee Seung Gi (LSG): My first impression of Jasper was that we're very similar. We are both energetic and very positive. When a mission/challenge is given to him, Jasper tends to go all out, just like myself. After meeting him in real life, I think he's even sweeter in person.

Jasper Liu (JL): I know Seung Gi (before this show). I know he is an actor and also a singer. He is really smart and picks up languages really quickly. I wanted to speak Korean throughout the trip but I keep forgetting and keep asking him how to speak. When we were shooting a scene at Chiang Mai, we have to compete against each other, that was one of the moments I learned how smart he was and felt like I had to be very careful of him (during the games). I even went back to watch his old variety show Strong Heart to see what tactics he used to trick people.

Q: Most memorable food from the trip?

LSG: Korean food that I cooked for Jasper (in Nepal).

JL: The street food cooked by a grandma (in Yogyakarta).

LSG: Nepalese food has strong spices. So for just one meal, I thought Korean food would be good and I wanted to introduce Korean food to him. Jasper also likes Korean food. I made spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki), dumplings (mandu), and rice balls (jumeokbap). I cooked with love for him, but I guess he doesn’t really remember it. (*says with laughter)

Q: Most memorable travel destination and the most memorable mission?

LSG: I think it's very hard to just pick one country or city as all location is very inspiring to me but right now what comes to my mind is Bali, Indonesia. It's a place that I always wanted to visit but haven't had the chance to go. After visiting the place, I know why the place is being loved by so many people around the world. And at Bali, we have an unforgettable mission. I have to paraglide while guessing what is being drawn by Jasper at the beach. I wonder which program can able to do so, it was an incredible mission.

JL: Yogyakarta comes to mind because that was the first place we visited. It's also the place where I learned that the show is truly unscripted. At the beginning of the shooting, I will look for the producers and staff to get some clues/hints for the missions but all of them would answer 'I don't know anything'. So, I started to change my strategy and started to follow and look at what Seung Gi will be doing. That's where I started to follow after Seung Gi.

Q: Did your traveling styles match well?

LSG: Our styles are different, but I think we matched really well. We like looking up things and discovering new things we’re curious about, so while our styles were different this trip was so much fun.

JL: The trip was so great and Lee Seung-gi took care of me so well. I usually enjoy traveling and backpacking a lot.

Virtual Fan Meeting with Lee Seung Gi & Jasper Liu

Apart from meeting the press, Lee Seung Gi and Jasper Liu also meet the fans on the same day in the evening. Fans around the globe had the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the stars directly.

About 'Twogether'

The friendly, sweet-natured celebs overcome their language barrier as they go on an unforgettable, magnificent adventure through Twogether. In the eight-episode series, Lee Seung Gi and Jasper travel to Bali and Yogyakarta in Indonesia, Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand and Pokhara and Kathmandu in Nepal. The duo work together to fulfill extraordinary missions in order to meet their fans. 'Twogether' is available on Netflix on 26 June onwards.

*photo by: Netflix

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Lee Seung Gi & Jasper Liu Adorable Bromance at Travel Variety Program 'Twogether'

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Lee Seung Gi & Jasper Liu, two stars from different backgrounds, embark on a healing trip in Indonesia

Popular actors Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu develop a genuinely adorable bromance as they travel through various countries and cities to meet their fans through Netflix new travel variety program 'Twogether'. Any initial awkwardness between the two stars is quickly dispelled as they make efforts to learn phrases in each other’s languages and get to know one another better. Developing a friendly and playful relationship, the actors show plenty of bromance in the series. There’s too many to list, so check out a cute bromance moment from each episode below!

1. Becoming More Intimate

The morning after the first night of their trip, Jasper says, “Last night was the first time I slept with…” Seung-gi guesses, “With another man?” but Jasper clarifies, “with another celebrity.” They laugh as Jasper explains how he thought they would get separate rooms, but they ended up sharing a room with separate beds.

2. Building Trust

The pair have to walk blindfolded between two trees in an alun-alun to have their wish fulfilled. Lee Seung-gi puts his arm around Jasper Liu and they walk forward together to accomplish their mission. So cute!

3. Showing Affection

After an arduous mission in the sand, Lee Seung-gi acknowledges all the hard challenges Jasper Liu took on. He notices sand on Jasper’s face and gently removes it. It looks like they’re close enough to touch each other’s faces!

4. Holding Hands

Seung-gi and Jasper practice for the show’s original song “Gonna Be Alright.” While Seung-gi has been a singer since he was 17, Jasper is new to playing guitar. Seung-gi helps Jasper with keeping the tempo steady by clapping his hands. Then they practice the tempo while holding hands together. Awwwww, you have to watch their performance!

5. Variety Rookie Learns From Variety Veteran

Lee Seung-gi has a ton of experience on successful variety shows. This is Jasper Liu’s first time being a cast member of a variety show, but he’s learning quickly from Seung-gi. Jasper tries out being sneaky during a mission, and Seung-gi compliments him on being a good student.

6. Hugs & Concern

For one of the missions, Lee Seung-gi needs to jump off a 15-meter cliff. Jasper Liu feels concerned for Lee Seung-gi and hugs him saying, “You’re my brother. I love you.” The bromance is real guys. 🥰

7. Happy Reunion

After traveling to Indonesia and Thailand, the stars return to their home countries for a week and reunite in Nepal. They’re so happy to see each other again! Jasper reveals his mom told him he was sleep talking in English. Seung-gi confesses that it felt a bit weird to sleep alone in Korea after having slept together every night in Indonesia and Thailand.

8. Couple Dancing

Seung-gi and Jasper learn a traditional Nepalese dance at a special restaurant. They try out dancing as a pair. They really got into it and were all smiles by the end.

There’s seriously an abundance of bromance moments from Twogether not highlighted above. Be sure to watch all the cute and hilarious moments between Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu when Twogether premieres on Netflix on June 26!

*source: Netflix

Jinny Kitchen Returns with Season 2 featuring Lee Seo-jin, Jung Yu-mi, Park Seo-jun, Choi Woo-shik and Ko Min-si

Kiss Your Fame Goodbye – New Korean Reality Show “My Name Is Gabriel” To Debut June 21 On Disney+ Hotstar

Best Moments from THE ZONE: SURVIVAL MISSION Got Us Laughing Hard

Get Ready For A Good Laugh For Disney+ Hotstar Upcoming New Variety Show 'THE ZONE: Survival Mission' Featuring Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Kwangsoo and Yuri

tvN's House on Wheels Is Back with Season 2: Wednesday, 10.30PM

Watch 2020 MBC Drama Awards and the 2020 MBC Music Festival Live on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394)

Stream popular K-dramas and K-Idols shows on Astro this November

Live On

Tale of the Nine Tailed

18 Again

KAIROS

More Than Friends

Penthouse

Fly, River Dragon

Please Don't Date Him

KCON: TACT 2020 Summer

NCT World 2.0

New Journey to the West 8

Traveler Season 2

K-Ocean Pathfinders

[Press Con] Lee Seung Gi and Jasper Liu Talk About Their Bromance Trip in Indonesia, Thailand & Nepal

Lee Seung Gi & Jasper Liu Adorable Bromance at Travel Variety Program 'Twogether'

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