tvN, Korean content trend leader is ending 2020 on a high note with strong ratings recorded for the year in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. In this season of Giving, tvN announces today a year-end rewards partnership with Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platform, Lazada, rewarding tvN viewers for their support in 2020. Starting from 16 December 2020, viewers in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines can stand to win vouchers worth more than USD50,000! This is Lazada's first collaboration with a Korean TV content channel partner regionally where this campaign leverages both parties' strong presence in Southeast Asia.

Step 1: Tune into tvN channels 

Step 2: Look out for Season of Giving QR code (flash at random timings in the day)

Step 3: Scan the QR Code

Step 4: Use the vouchers for your next purchase on Lazada

Prizes: Vouchers worth up to USD50,000

Promo Ends: 31 December 2020 

In Singapore, tvN is the #1 Korean Pay TV channel and ranks #11 among all Pay TV channels from 01 Jan to 13 Dec 2020. The top 20 most-watched programs this year were tilted towards dramas (15 of Top 20 programs are Dramas) especially when tvN Asia continues streak of bringing 24-hour express drama exclusively on the Channel. Tale of The Nine-Tailed starring Lee Dong-wook, Jo Bo-ah and Kim Bum aired its finale earlier and the drama series has been topping viewership rating charts in Singapore since the premiere in October: its finale premiere broadcast ranked #1 among all Korean Pay TV channels and #2 among all Pay TV channels on Singtel and StarHub TV in Singapore in A20-49 (target audience). The two new express dramas - Mr. Queen and True Beauty which premiered last week are off to a good start with the first two episodes ranking #1 among all Korean Pay TV channels in Singapore (target audience A20-49)

But the #1 most-watched program this year to date is the LIVE telecast of 2020 MAMA on 06 December where rating increased almost 5 times as compared to 2019. This is the first year where MAMA show is fully online for the first time since 1999.

Fans in Malaysia simply love all the dramas on tvN with all Top 20 programs being Express dramas. Tale of the Nine Tailed was a phenomenal hit coming at #1 most-watched Program and grabbed almost all the Top 20 positions with Memorist and Flower of Evil in second and third positions. True Beauty is also off to a great start clinching the #1 spot among all the express dramas from Korea in Malaysia on Astro when it premiered last Thursday. Mr Queen which debut in Korea on 12 December had a great start and according to Nielsen Korea, the first episode of Mr. Queen scored an average nationwide rating of 8.0 percent and a peak of 9.9 percent, making it the #1 drama in same Timeslot and #2 highest debut of a weekend tvN drama in history, after Mr. Sunshine. Malaysia’s performance is not available yet at point of release.

This year, tvN has exclusively aired 7 Express dramas and will increase more Express dramas in 2021 for the viewers.

Over in Indonesia, tvN is also the #1 Korean Pay TV channel on country’s 2 biggest platforms; IndiHome in terms of total views with viewing time growing >150% since start of 2020 and MAXstream since the launch in August 2020. Both platforms have a combined reach of 163 million subscribers.

Apart from new partnerships, tvN Asia continues to present the audience with impeccable contents this December starting with not one but two of the dramas-of-the-moment, express from Korea. True Beauty (Every Thursday and Friday 9.45pm), adapted from the popular webtoon of the same title with more than 4 billion views depicts the romance story of a high-school student Im Joo-kyeong (Moon Ga-young), who puts on makeup all the time to hide her bare face, and two men Lee Soo-ho and Han Seo-joon (Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-yeop). In Mr. Queen (Every Sunday and Monday, 9.45pm), a male chef Bong-hwan (Shin Hye-sun) travels back in time to Joseon Dynasty as the queen of the country- Queen Cheorin. There he meets King Chul-jong (Kim Jung-hyun), a 'puppet' king who harbours secrets, and is not as gentle and meek as he seems …

                           

The cast of New Journey To The West (Every Wednesday 11pm) 7 is back with a new season of the series! Follow as they fulfil different missions and win dragon balls that make their dreams come true! In I’m A Survivor (Every Thursday 11pm), six entertainers (Kim Sung-ryung, Kim Min-gyung, Lee Si-young, Oh Jung-yeon, Kim Ji-yeon, Yuqi) will go through a survival training project, designed by former S. Korean Special Forces sergeant instructor, to learn the ways to face and survive disaster situations. Are you into running and K-Pop? Join K-POP female idol Sunmi, Hani, Chungha, YooA and Chuu in Running Girls (Premieres 29 Dec, Every Tuesday 11pm) as they look for running courses with a stunning view in Korea and build special friendships with each other along the journey.

Calling all BLINKS and kpop fans to showcase your inner Superstar! adidas is giving away an all- expenses paid trip to see BLACKPINK in Fukuoka, Japan to one lucky winner and a friend.

1. Follow @adidasSG on Facebook 

2. Post your favourite adidas look, complete with adidas Superstar shoes, on Instagram. In your caption, tell us why this look represents your inner superstar and why you want the BLACKPINK concert tickets. 

3. Tag a friend to join you on the trip! 

4. Hashtag #adidasxblackpinksg, #adidasSG and #superstar 

*This contest is open to all Singapore residents aged above 18 years old. 

T&Cs: http://a.did.as/60051e6F7

The most creative and original entry will win 2 Economy Flight tickets to Fukuoka, 2 tickets to the BLACKPINK concert on 22nd February 2020, as well as a 3-day 2-night hotel stay in a Standard Double room in Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk. 

The winner will be chosen and announced by 7th February 2020 through direct message or comment via Facebook or Instagram. BLACKPINK's Fukuoka concert marks the group final stop of their 2019-2020 'In Your Area' World Tour, so be sure to join the contest!

Do you have a funny encounter with your idol to share? Or an absolutely unforgettable experience at a concert staged by your favourite group? Oh!K wants to hear all about your memorable K-Experiences!

From 12 June to 9 July 2019, Oh!K will be rewarding fans with tickets to catch popular K-pop girl group GFRIEND at their upcoming concert in Singapore. A total of 15 pairs of Cat 1 tickets, paired with soundcheck and hi-touch access, are up for grabs!

How to win the tickets?
Step 1: Head to Oh!K TV Asia Facebook Page

Step 2: Comment in the post with answer: "Tell us about the most memorable #KExperience of your life."

Contest period: 12th June - 9th July

Prize: A pair of 2019 GFRIEND Asia Tour [GO GO GFRIEND!] in Singapore CAT 1 tickets x 15 (with Soundcheck passes and Hi-Touch Access)

Check out Oh!K TV Asia Facebook Page for more details. Oh!K is the Official Pay-TV Partner for the 2019 GFRIEND Asia Tour [Go Go GFRIEND] in Singapore. The concert will be held on 20 July 2019 at The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre.

Oh!K (Astro CH 394) is the ultimate Korean entertainment destination for viewers, home to K-Entertainment, K-Stars, K-Experience, and K-Lifestyle. Made for everyone who loves premium drama series, Oh!K offers viewers exciting Korean entertainment in variety shows and music programmes.
Check out 2019 GFRIEND Asia Tour [GO GO GFRIEND!] in Singapore Details

BLINKs, you're in for a treat! Shopee is sending lucky winners to attend BLACKPINK fan meeting in Manila, Philippines. All you have to do is join Shopee x BLACKPINK Spend & Win Giveaway and walk away a pair of VIP fan meet passes, including round-trip air tickets and accommodation. Winners will also receive BLACKPINK official merchandises such as T-shirt and albums.

• A paid 3 days 2 nights trip to Manila for 2 person
• 1 pair of VIP fan meet passes
• 1 pair of round-trip air tickets to Manila
• Hotel accommodation (from 5 - 7 June)

• YG Official BLACKPINK Square Up T-Shirt 

• YG Official BLACKPINK 1st Mini Album Square Up

(*Winners will be announced on 25 May via email)

Duu You Want More Inside Scoop?

Did you manage to catch Kevin Woo, Kim Jong Kook and Paul Foster having a blast in Hong Kong? Feeling FOMO and want to do the same activities they did? Viu Singapore is giving you the opportunity to experience Hong Kong No Sleep No FOMO style!

Here are the steps:

Prize:

*Viu-er with the most No Sleep No FOMO videos watched on Viu will win

Viu is also offering this limited edition merchandise to the 1st and 2nd runner-ups as well, so take the opportunity this long weekend to binge-watch on No Sleep No FOMO. For more information on the contest, please visit: https://contest.app.do/viu-nsnf-watchandwin.

credit: Viu

Read more about Viu Original reality travelogue here: https://www.gokpop.co/2019/04/watch-no-sleep-no-fomo-features-eric.html

Who’s ready to join us at the party of the year to celebrate the premiere of Viu Original series, “No Sleep No FOMO”? Win the opportunity to meet the cast members in person (including Korean hotties!) and stand a chance to win prizes as Viu brings the world and unique experiences you can only find abroad, right to you, all at this by-invite only PARTY!

From now till 10 Mar 2019, take part in the #ViuNoSleepNoFOMO Launch Party Contest and be among the 25 lucky Viu-ers to win a pair of invites to attend this exclusive party on the afternoon of 20 March 2019!

To participate, simply:

Step 1: Guess any 3 cast members attending the launch party, tell us your most FOMO moment and tag a friend you want to bring along in the  comment box in the post here! [Hint: check out the hashtag #ViuNoSleepNoFOMO]

Step 2: Like and share the post (set to public) with the hashtag #ViuNoSleepNoFOMO The most creative FOMO stories with the correct guesses win! It’s that easy!

Contest ends on 10 March, 11.59PM

*The most creative FOMO stories with the correct guesses win!*

T&Cs apply ► http://bit.ly/NSNFContest

Do you remember this iconic Cuba sunset view? It's the place where Cha Soo Hyun (played by Song Hye Kyo) and Kim Jin Hyuk (played by Park Bo Gum) began their romance! Get ready to Encounter your Love in the Moonlight as Park Bo Gum will make his way to Malaysia this March for his Asia Tour and Sunway Pals is giving out a pair of VIP tickets for you to meet Park Bo Gum up close!

a) Follow Sunway Pals Instagram page & like the campaign post

Step 3: Hashtag #SunwayPals in the comment section

2019 Park Bo Gum Asia Tour in Malaysia "Good Day: May Your Everyday Be A Good Day" Details: 

BLACKPINK will be making their way to Kuala Lumpur next week for a 2-days concert taking place on 23rd and 24th February. In celebration to BLACKPINK first solo concert in Kuala Lumpur, we are giving out two Yellow zone tickets for BLINKs to meet BLACKPINK up close. The concert tickets come with the sound-check and send-off pass!

To enter:

1. Follow GOKpop Malaysia Facebook Page / GOkpop Instagram / GOkpop Twitter

2. Post a video/picture proving you're a superfan of BLACKPINK. It can be shared through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram

(Video should be no more than 30 seconds long and remember to set your account to public)
(ex: You can record yourself singing or dancing to BLACKPINK's song or even show us your BLACKPINK collection such as albums, banners, etc)

3. Include hashtag #GOKPOPxBLACKPINKContest #BLACKPINKinMY in your caption and tag us in your post for a chance to win. 

(ex: if you shared your photo/video on Instagram, tag us on Instagram @gokpop_gallery | if you shared it on Twitter, tag us on Twitter @goKPOP. )

4. Comment at the comment box HERE with your link

Oh!K Valentine's Day & White Day Fun Facts

Oh!K Sarang Haeyo Watch & Win Contest

Love is in the air! In celebration of the upcoming Valentine’s Day and White Day, Oh!K has specially prepared a slew of your favourite romantic K-dramas like Goblin, She Was Pretty and Princess Hours for your weekend drama binge sessions! 

What’s more, Oh!K is rewarding the biggest K-drama fans with exclusive Oppa Packages, comprising oppa-themed supplies that will brighten up your days and allow you to showcase your love for your favourite oppas! All you have to do is to catch Oh!K daily from 14th Feb – 6th Mar!