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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

Choi Kang Hee

Action-packed Comedy Drama 'Good Casting' Coming Your Way this End of April!

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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Saturday, April 18, 2020

365: A Year Against Destiny

Travel Back to Fantasy Thriller Kdrama '365: A Year Against Destiny' Press Conference

Saturday, April 18, 2020

365: A Year Against Destiny airs every Tue & Wed at 7.50PM on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394)

If you are given the chance to travel back in time by one year, what would you change? Oh!K on-going fantasy thriller Korean drama '365: A Year Against Destiny' offers 10 people to travel back in time to 1 year ago to change their past, but mysterious situations start to arise and threaten their lives when their fates are changed and twisted in the process. This is what happens when you start to mess with time.

Let us transport you back to the press conference held in Seoul where the main casts Lee Joon Hyuk, Nam Ji Hyun, Kim Ji Soo and Yang Dong Geun talked about their drama characters, first impression of one another and their goals for this drama.

Q: Tell us each of your respective roles.

Lee Joon Hyuk starring as talented detective Ji Hyung Joo

Lee Joon Hyuk (LJH): I play Ji Hyung Joo in this film. Hyung Joo is a talented detective but sometimes he can get a little clumsy. He is not a perfect person, just a rather normal individual. The story focuses on his involvement in a major chain of events and how he handles various situations.

Nam Ji Hyun starring as web-comic writer Shin Ga Hyun

Nam Ji Hyun (NJH): Hi, I play Shin Ga Hyun in this film. She is a web-comic writer and is a bit of a perfectionist and a workaholic. She can get quite adamant when she stands up for her beliefs and opinions.

Kim Ji Soo starring as psychiatrist Lee Shin

Kim Ji Soo (KJS): I play a psychiatrist, Lee Shin. She invites the “Resetters” to participate in resetting their lives and purposely turns each of their destinies into chaos. Mysterious events soon follow each of their life as it resets.

Yang Dong Geun starring as the resetter Bae Jung Tae

Yang Dong Geun (YDG): I play the mysterious “Resetter” of this film, Bae Jung Tae.

Q: How similar are you to the character you play, Hyung Joo?

LJH: This character (Hyung Joo) is more like me than the other characters I’ve played before. In my previous works, I played the roles of very talented people. So I would like to say Ji Hyung Joo is an ordinary character. That is the reason why I felt comfortable portraying him. Also, we both like to eat tomato-based pizzas. When I looked around the set of Hyung Joo’s house, I realized there were leftover boxes of tomato pizza. I personally prefer tomato over Hawaiian. So I thought that this was one of the things that we had in common.

Q: What was common between Ji Hyun’s character and yours?

NJH: I think Ga-Hyun and I are workaholics. I love working hard. The difference is, maybe Ga-hyun’s personality is a lot stronger. She possesses many leadership qualities.

Q: You portray this mysterious magician according to the highlights reel. Please talk about your effort in playing this role.

KJS: I paid a lot of attention to my hair and appearance for the role of Lee Shin because she is a flawless character who needs to look perfect every single time. And it was important to portray her in a very balanced manner because I had to remain mysterious until the middle of our plot. I focused especially on the balance between remaining hidden to the audiences but still arousing curiosity.

Q: It's been a while since you played the role of a villain. Please talk about the process you went through to play this character.

YDG: It's a mysterious role. The script frequently said to make an 'indecipherable expression'. I contemplated rigorously about how to express by not expressing.

Q: What if you could go back one year ago, what would you do?

LJH: If I could go back a year, I’d have shot three more films. I guess I'd rather choose to stay in the present. A year ago (around this time) was a rough time for me, as I had to lose 9kg for another project.

NJH: I think I would not go back to the past either. I’m pretty happy with myself at the time being. Actually, until now, there is no exact moment that I want to go back to.

KJS: I would go back to the past if I have a chance to remain younger. Even if it is for only one year.

Q: What was the first impression you had of each other?

LJH: Ji Hyun is an anchor that brings all of us closer together on set. She naturally guides me in many ways, such as acting. She is an amazing and trustworthy person who brings comfort to people. As for Ji Soo, she is very pure and innocent in an almost child-like manner, but in a good way of course. Her pureness always brings out a smile in people.

NJH: Ji Soo started acting before me, also Joon Hyuk is older than me. So I was the youngest on set, which made me quite nervous. But Ji Soo and Joon Hyuk always told jokes, making this whole experience exciting and very enjoyable.

KJS: Ji Hyun is so mature for her age. I even felt that I was sometimes younger than her.

LJH: I've heard that production staff always spoke well of Dong Geun because he is so gentle.

KJS: Usually actors are selfish. But Yang Dong Geun doesn't think about himself and pays attention to other actor's acting as well. This makes other actors feel so touched and moved.

Q: What is your goal and how do you feel about this film?

LJH: In every film, I always set a goal about being a sincere and reliable person. Especially in this drama, the way I act is different from my previous works as it required lots of cooperation between fellow actors and the crew. I thought it was important to keep up with not only the director but other actors as well.

NJH: Unlike my previous works, my character goes through solemn situations requiring a lot of serious contemplation; usually a dilemma between life and death. So you can see me in constant agony throughout the film. I was wondering what kind of side I would need to show the audience as a web-comic artist, but there wasn’t much drawing scenes but more scenes bringing insight into situations through an artist’s imagination. I usually don’t watch productions like these because I get scared very easily. But this time, I took up the opportunity and asked fans for their advice.

KJS: My character is quite tricky. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to express my full self through this character. Her emotions had to be created due to her lack of emotions. So I discussed with the director extensively about how to portray the character, rather than express my own feelings or thoughts. I think it’s the effort that counts, not the result. I cherish that effort and that moment, especially in this drama when all the things are going well. So I am very happily shooting my scenes in this film.

Q: What do you think is one hashtag that best describes this film?

LJH: #fast_paced_plot

NJH: #resetter

KJS: #like_a_Jjolmyeon (Korean style noodle)

YDG: #reset - I think "reset" will be the great substitute for the title. "Reset" is the biggest clue in this film.

Interested in this drama? The new episodes premiere on every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7.50PM on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) and final episode airs on 29 April (Wednesday).

Trailer:

photo source: Oh!K, MBC Drama

Crazy Romance

#StayHomeWithViu & Catch The Latest K-Drama

Friday, April 10, 2020

#StayHomeWithViu this month and catch up on the latest selection of Asian entertainment on Viu! The delightful variety of content, from the latest in K-Dramas and movies to a local serving of well- loved Mediacorp shows as well as new Thai dramas, is sure to keep you hooked to your screens!

K-Drama: When My Love Blooms

Available on Viu from 26 April, every Sunday & Monday
Starring Lee Bo Young, Yoo Ji Tae, GOT7's Park Jin Young, Jeon So Nee

Ever wondered how you’ll feel when you meet your first love again? In When My Love Blooms, Han Jae Hyun (played by Yoo Ji Tae) and Yoon Ji Soo (played by Lee Bo Young) – who are each other’s first loves – reunite after 20 years. Can they fall in love again as changed people? Viu-ers can look forward to popular idol boy group member, GOT7’s Park Jin Young’s acting and good looks as he takes on the role of the younger Han Jae Hyun.

K-Drama: Good Casting

Available on Viu from 28 April, every Tuesday & Wednesday
Starring Choi Kang Hee, Lee Sang Yeob, Yoo In Young, Kim Ji Young

Baek Chan Mi (played by Choi Kang Hee) was a prolific National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent. She makes a mistake that cost the life of one of her subordinates and led to her demotion. While working at her current desk job, an opportunity arises for her to go undercover once more – this time, to expose an intellectual property theft, involving one of the largest companies in South Korea.

K-Movie: Crazy Romance

Starring Gong Hyo Jin, Kim Rae Won

Gong Hyo Jin and Kim Rae Won reunite after 16 years for a Crazy Romance. Kim Rae Won plays the role of Jae Hoon, who is devasted over his breakup with his ex-fiancé. Sun Young (played by Gong Hyo Jin), Jae Hoon’s new colleague, is also undergoing a messy breakup, after she caught her boyfriend cheating. The two realise that they share similar experiences and find themselves being drawn to each other. Can they fall in love again? This romantic comedy will remind viewers what it feels like to start a relationship, wondering if he or she is the one.

K-Movie: Hitman: Agent Jun

Available on Viu from 11 April, 10PM
Starring Kwon Sang Woo, Lee Yi Kyung

Joon (played by Kwon Sang Woo) was once known as the legendary hitman for the Anti- Terror Team, whose dreams to write and produce comics, prompts him to fake his death during a mission. Fast forward 15 years, he is happily married and is a full-time webcomic artist. However, his webcomics are not popular. When his current webcomic gets cancelled due to negative reviews, he drinks and starts drawing a new comic, under the influence of alcohol. The morning after, he finds out he is in trouble after his new comic on his life as an undercover agent was posted online.

#StayHomeWithViu Promo available from 7-30 April at $7.98

Make April even better with our #StayHomeWithViu promotion! From 7-30 April 2020, enjoy a month of Viu Premium FREE on us, when you purchase a one-month subscription, at just $7.98! Grab this promotion, and you are all set to stay home and catch up on your favourite Asian dramas, movies and variety show – as fast as 8 hours after the original telecast in uninterrupted, high-definition viewing and unlimited downloads!

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

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