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Hulu Goes Global: The Iconic Brand Joins Disney+ in Malaysia This October

Friday, October 03, 2025

Starting October 9, the power and value of the Hulu brand will reach worldwide audiences, when it becomes the global General Entertainment brand on Disney+, replacing Star. In Malaysia, Disney+ Hotstar will be branded Disney+. With these branding updates, subscribers can continue to enjoy and explore content they know and love on Disney+, from award-winning general entertainment, gold-standard family programming, to a growing collection of APAC Originals. Hulu is known for its break-out, award-winning Originals and its recognizable Hulu green color.

Malaysian fans can look forward to an exciting slate of U.S., Korean and Japanese originals arriving soon on the Hulu tile. Among the highly-anticipated titles are Ryan Murphy’s stylish and high stakes legal drama All’s Fair, featuring an ensemble cast led by Glenn Close, Kim Kardashian, and Niecy Nash; the lighthearted and warm Korean romantic comedy Would You Marry Me starring Choi Woo-shik and Jung So-min; the gritty action-packed Korean thriller The Manipulated with Ji Changwook and Doh Kyungsoo; and the visually dynamic coming-of-age Japanese anime WANDANCE.

This exciting lineup adds to critically acclaimed global hits like Grey’s Anatomy, Modern Family, Shōgun, High Potential, alongside well-loved Korean and Japanese content, including Tempest, Nine Puzzles, The Judge from Hell, A Shop for Killers, Moving and Gannibal.

“Disney+ is known to have the most beloved library of content in Malaysia. With Hulu as our new general entertainment brand on Disney+, we will continue to deliver unparalleled storytelling to families, friends and fans,” said Vineet Puri, Vice President and General Manager, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.

With hundreds of films, exclusive original movies and series, and thousands of television episodes from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Hulu, Disney+ is the ultimate streaming destination for families, friends and fans to discover new worlds and new stories.

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From Cookie to Choreo: BABYMONSTER Brings the #TwistLickDance to Life

Thursday, October 02, 2025

OREO, the world’s beloved cookie brand, has dropped yet another jaw-dropping collab. Strap on your dancing shoes because OREO x BABYMONSTER is here to hit you up with a taste so good, it makes you dance. The launch is a bold fandom-first collaboration designed to turn the taste of an OREO into a dance party.

This latest drop marks a continuation of OREO’s legacy of culture-defining partnerships, following high-profile collaborations that have captivated fans around the globe. With BABYMONSTER’s signature charisma and OREO’s crave-worthy taste, the OREO x BABYMONSTER collab is set to take over snack aisles and social feeds across Malaysia.

The Playful #TwistLickDance

Consumers across the world are familiar with OREO’s beloved Twist, Lick, Dunk ritual. But OREO is switching up the track for this latest collaboration.

In a first for the brand, OREO x BABYMONSTER grooves to a new beat, putting a playful twist to the classic dunk ritual: Introducing the #TwistLickDance moment. With a bespoke song released by OREO and original choreography performed by BABYMONSTER, the #TwistLickDance challenge invites MONSTIEZ across Malaysia to rediscover their sense of rhythm with a bite of the all-new OREO taste.

“This collaboration puts us right on the pulse of culture,” said Lucas Levy, Mondelez Senior Director of Marketing, Southeast Asia. “By bringing together the playful spirit of OREO and the global energy of the new generation K-pop icons BABYMONSTER, we’re creating a shared moment where music movement and taste collide. With BABYMONSTER, we’re reimagining OREO’s iconic ritual into a #TwistLickDance revolution that resonates with a new generation of fans.”

Taste The Drop: New Taste, Bold Colors, And Fan-Favorite Collectibles

For the first time in Southeast Asia, OREO has partnered with a global artist to co-create the cookie experience from the inside out. Inspired by one of Korea’s hottest dessert trends, OREO reveals the limited-edition OREO BABYMONSTER Red Sandwich Cookies with Marshmallow Flavoured Crème, in celebration of BABYMONSTER’s bold identity.

OREO x BABYMONSTER Cookie Designs

OREO will also debut custom cookies personally designed by BABYMONSTER members. Available in-stores in fan-favorite core flavours of Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and the limited-edition Marshmallow, MONSTIEZ can get ahold of photocards with purchase of an OREO x BABYMONSTER multipack. Collect all 7 to complete the set and certify your place as a BABYMONSTER superfan!

Stay Playful With Local Activations

To celebrate the launch, OREO is bringing exclusive experiences to Malaysian fans with nationwide roadshows, contests, and fun activities.

In Malaysia, fans can also take the excitement further by joining two special contests:

● Buy, Selfie & Win Contest (1 October – 31 December): Purchase any participating OREO x BABYMONSTER pack and upload your receipt or submit a selfie of yourself with OREO X BM Cookie to http://www.oreobm.com. Stand a chance to win the sweetest Kpop Adventure to Korea and other BABYMONSTER official merchandise such as a BABYMONSTER Signed Album, Reversible hoodie,Light Stick and Jersey.

● #TwistLickDance Challenge (13 October – 31 December): Grab an OREO x BABYMONSTER pack and show off your best #TwistLickDance moves. Tag @oreo.mysg on Tiktok and use the hashtags #TwistLickDance and #OREOxBABYMONSTERMY. Stand a chance to win the sweetest Kpop Adventure to Korea and BABYMONSTER official merchandise!

For more information and updates on the OREO x BABYMONSTER collaboration, fans can go to http://www.oreobm.com and follow @oreo.mysg on social media and Tik Tok to join the conversation using #TwistLickDance and #OREOxBABYMONSTERMY.

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Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon Collide in Prime Video’s Rom-Com Nice to Not Meet You

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Prime Video has announced the premiere date for Nice to Not Meet You, an upcoming Korean rom-com series starring global star Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game, The Acolyte, Hunt) and acclaimed actress Lim Ji-yeon (The Glory, The Tale of Lady Ok, Lies Hidden in My Garden). Blending a witty behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment world with heartfelt romance, Nice to Not Meet You follows the unlikely connection between Lim Hyeon-jun (Lee Jung-jae), a typecast actor yearning for a fresh start in melodramas, and Wi Jeong-sin (Lim Ji-yeon), a decorated political journalist suddenly reassigned to the entertainment desk. What begins as a clash of personalities unfolds into a story full of charm, laughter, and unexpected chemistry. The series will premiere on November 3, with new episodes released weekly in over 240 countries and territories, exclusively on Prime Video.

Lee Jung-jae, following his breakout international success in Squid Game, portrays Hyeon-jun, a seasoned actor stuck in the role of Kang Pil-gu—the beloved protagonist of a hit detective series now heading into its fifth season. While Hyeon-jun’s career is thriving, he dreams of breaking free from the mold and proving himself in a more emotionally rich role.

Lim Ji-yeon stars as Wi Jeong-sin, a hard-hitting journalist whose award-winning political coverage is abruptly sidelined. Relocated to entertainment reporting mid-investigation, Jeong-sin must navigate a world she never intended to join—only to find herself drawn into the orbit of the very actor she’s reluctant to cover.

Furthermore, Nice to Not Meet You is directed by Kim Ga-ram (Good Partner, Nevertheless) and written by Jung Yeo-rang (Doctor Cha), delivering a refreshing mix of humour, heart, and industry satire.

Adding to the excitement, we sat down with Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon for an exclusive interview. Watch the interview here:

Don’t miss the heart-fluttering, laugh-out-loud moments of Nice to Not Meet You, premiering November 3 on Prime Video, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.