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Binge-Watch Popular #Kdrama Series & Variety Shows on Oh!K

Thursday, April 23, 2020

It is the Circuit Breaker period and that can only mean one thing – stay home to flatten the curve. Many are looking forward to filling their time after wrapping up work from home including the weekends.

Entertain yourselves by immersing in a diverse line-up of Korean entertainment on Oh!K (Singtel TV ch. 526/ ch. 611 & StarHub TV ch.816). Take a breather from the endless news updates and binge-watch popular K-drama series and variety shows with the family!

#Kdrama: My Daughter, Geum Sa-Wol

Premieres 28 April, Mondays to Fridays at 11PM on Oh!K
Starring Baek Jin Hee, Yoon Hyun Min, Park Se Yeong

A child born out of wedlock and abandoned at birth at an orphanage, Geum Sa-weol (starring Baek Jin Hee) is a genius architect who builds houses for families. As her biological mother plots revenge on her husband and her mother-in-law, a twist of fate brings Sa-weol and her mother together – albeit without recognizing each other. As the family becomes more dismantled out of revenge and hate, Sa-weol attempts to build a dream house for them.

#Kdrama: Find Me In Your Memory

Airs every Thursdays & Fridays at 7.50PM (24-Hr Express) on Oh!K
Starring Kim Dong Wook, Mun Ka Young, Yoo Ji Soo

The romance drama revolves around Lee Jung Hoon (starring Kim Dong Wook), an anchor with “hyperthymesia” which the condition enables him to remember an abnormally vast amount of his life experiences in vivid detail. Yeo Ha Jin (starring Mun Ka Young) however is the top actress who has forgotten the most important moments of her life. These two people who carry similar scars fatefully cross paths one day and eventually come to love one another.

#Kdrama: My Secret, Terrius

Airs every Mondays at 7.50PM on Oh!K
Starring So Ji Sub, Jun In Sun

A secret service agent, Kim Bon (starring So Ji Sub) who detaches himself from the world after a failed operation tries to unravel the mystery behind a neighbour’s death.

Variety Show: Sister's Salon

Airs every Saturdays at 10.50PM
Starring Han Ye-Seul, Han Hea-Youn, Cha Hong, Ri Sa-bae, Hong Hyun-Hee, Jo Se-Ho

Two special guests are invited on this new concept makeover talk show to request a style they desire, for which they will be given a total makeover from head to toe while also sitting down to talk on a range of topics.

Variety Show: I Live Alone

Starring Park Na-rae, Kian84, Lee Si-eon, Sung Hoon, Hwa Sa, Henry

Get an inside look at the everyday lives of your favourite celebrities and their personal lives.

Catch the dramas and variety shows on Oh!K (Singtel TV channels 526/611 and StarHub TV channel 816).

photo by: Oh!K, MBC drama, MBC Variety show

2019 SBS Gayo Daejun

December Delights with New Drama: Stove League Features Nam Goong Min

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Jang Nara

Mysteries Galore for This Spooky October

Monday, October 21, 2019

Baek Jong-won

tvN's much anticipated variety show Trans-Siberian Pathfinders & Street Food Fighter 2

Monday, September 30, 2019

tvN strives to bring the best shows to amaze its audience across Asia with unprecedented sensory pleasure. Two new trend-leading lifestyle variety shows, Trans-Siberian Pathfinders and Street Food Fighter 2, will premiere on tvN in Asia in October to provide the audience the best viewing experience with unique cultures and scrumptious food.

Trans- Siberian Railway to premiere on tvN in Asia on 9 October, every Wednesday, 11PM

5 top Korean actors Lee Sun-gyun, Kim Nam-gil, Lee Sang-yeob, Kim Min-sik and Go Kyu-pil will embark on a tough but chance-of-a-life-time journey by travelling along Trans-Siberian Railway, the world’s longest railway line, for 12 days. Being well-known for their tight-knit friendship, the group will have to plan their own trip; study Russian language; and face different real-life struggles along the way. Without any preparation, assistance and language skills, will they be able to create a fruitful and unforgettable trip? Watch these close friends eat, sleep and play on the train together on tvN!

Street Food Fighter 2 to premiere on tvN in Asia on 10 October, every Thursday at 11PM

In addition, tvN’s much-anticipated food show Street Food Fighter returns with a second season. Following its huge success last season, popular Korean chef Baek Jong-won is back again by re-activating his one-of-a-kind “food-searching radar”. Chef Baek will travel across the globe and comb the streets to find the best street food and hidden gems each city has to offer. The first destination of the second season, Istanbul, is well- known as one of the top three cities in the world that offer countless dainty food. It is also Chef Baek’s favourite destination for food trips. Being fed up with those gimmicky and touristy restaurants? Check out food connoisseur chef Baek’s food recommendations only on tvN!

Trans-Siberian Pathfinders and Street Food Fighter 2 will premiere on tvN in early October allowing audience to “travel” all around the world by staying just at home. tvN is available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Maldives, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, the show is paired with English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai subtitles.

K-drama

Guess Which Oppa Is Coming to Celebrate Oh!K 5th Birthday

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

You can now enjoy a special run of Oh!K's best drama series & variety shows on Astro from 21 September to 20 October

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.

Guess who's coming to celebrate Oh!K 5th Birthday?

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.

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 @ 5PM - 6.30PM, Monday to Friday) Goblin (1 - 22 October @ 5PM – 7PM, Monday to Friday) 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, Monday to Friday) Love Me Actually (21 September – 13 October @ 9PM – 11PM, Saturday & Sunday)
Hello (CH 110)	I Live Alone (23 September – 18 October @ 12:30PM – 2.15PM, Monday to Friday) Time (3 September – 28 October @ 10:00PM – 10:45PM, Monday to Thursday)

Astro Channels

Schedule

Astro Ria
(CH 104/HD CH 123)

I'm Not A Robot (9 - 30 September @ 5PM - 6.30PM, Monday to Friday)

Goblin (1 - 22 October @ 5PM – 7PM, Monday to Friday)

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, Monday to Friday)

Love Me Actually (21 September – 13 October @ 9PM – 11PM, Saturday & Sunday)

Hello
(CH 110)

I Live Alone (23 September – 18 October @ 12:30PM – 2.15PM, Monday to Friday)

Time (3 September – 28 October @ 10:00PM – 10:45PM, Monday to Thursday)

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).

Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency

Snuggle up with some of Korea’s hottest rising stars on Viu this September!

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

Siwan returns with 1st drama 'Stranger From Hell' after mandatory national service |
Park Ji Hoon, Kim Min Jae and more joins the fusion historical drama Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency

The season of falling leaves is finally here. Stay warm and snuggle up with some of South Korea’s rising stars this September. Im Siwan is back, after his mandatory national service, with a horror thriller drama, based on a popular webtoon of the same name, Stranger From Hell.

The drama tells the tale of an old dormitory in Seoul and its creepy inhabitants - including Produce X 101 host, Lee Dong Wook, who plays the role of a mysterious dentist, Seo Moon-Zo. Siwan, however starring as Yoon Jong Woo who plays the role of a young man who moves to Seoul to achieve his dreams but was struggling because of the residents of his dorm.

Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Angecy features Seo Ji Hoo, Gong Seung Yeon, Kim Min Jae & Park Ji Hoon

September is a popular month for weddings! For those still single and tired of dating apps, say hello to Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency. From the clean-cut Park Ji Hoon, the playful Kim Min Jae to the elegant Gong Seung Yeon, catch these rising stars in action as they aim to transform an ordinary citizen to a noble beauty, deserving of royalty.

The fusion historical drama tells the story of three flower boy matchmakers, Ma Hoon (starring Kim Min Jae) , Do Joon (starring Byeon Woo-Seok) and Ko Young-Soo (starring as Park Ji Hoon), who receive a request from the King of Joseon, Lee Soo (starring Seo Ji Hoon) to transform his first love, Gae-Ddong (starring Gong Seung Yeon) from a poor background into a noble woman.

Variety Show, Funding Together will feature Yoo In Na, Jung Hae In, Kang Ha Neul & more

For those looking for some inspiration, catch Funding Together, where celebrities embark on small projects – from planning small gatherings to audio books – as part of crowdfunding. With the help of the viewers, catch these celebrities as they attempt to create engaging ideas that resonate with their audiences.

Viu Premium subscribers can enjoy their favourite Asian dramas and variety shows, as well as kids’ content in full HD on not only Samsung Smart TV, but also on LG and Apple TV*! Users simply need to download the Viu app on the Smart TV app store to launch the app and catch all dramas and shows in crystal clear definition – perfect for a Viu - and – chill session!

credit: Viu

Lifestyle

Watch X1's Pre-Debut Life 'X1 Flash' on tvN on 28 August

Monday, August 26, 2019

3 Meals A Day - Mountain Village

3 Meals A Day Kicking Off A Healing Journey in a Mountain Village

Thursday, August 15, 2019

3 Meals A Day-Mountain Village features Yum Jung ah, Yoon Se-ah & Park So-dam will premiere on tvN on 17 August, 9PM

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!

K-drama

Sit Back and Enjoy tvN K-Entertainment during Singapore's National Day

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

Celebrate Singapore's National Day with the best Korean Entertainment on Singtel Ch. 518 / 619 & StarHub Ch. 824

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!

Handpicked the Best Binge-worthy Drama Straight from Korea

Binge watch the whole series of Search: WWW again from 6-9 August, 3PM, 4-episode back-to-back broadcast

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.

From “Na’ight” to Na PD All Day Long

Catch your dose of happiness on 10 August (Sat) from 3PM for the 2-episode back-to-back broadcast

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? Hallyu? tvN has it ALL

Catch the 2-episode back-to-back broadcast of The Call 2 from 6PM

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.

#tvNFood, Soul Food‧Show Good

Catch Restaurant On Wheels in USA on 12 August, 3PM

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.

Check out www.tvNAsia.net/tvNFood to find out how! Celebrate the National Day with your family and friends only on tvN, the Best Korean Entertainment!