Adding a touch of magic to the season at Black Tap

Source: Black Tap via the Marina Bay Sands. The Beauty (left) and The Beast (right) limited-edition CrazyShakes.

As Beauty and the Beast graces the stage at Sands Theatre, Black Tap at the Marina Bay Sands unveils two limited-edition CrazyShakes inspired by the musical. Available up to 25 January, The Beauty (S$28++) is a bright lemon crème shake with a vanilla frosted rim and sprinkles, topped with a lemon tart, meringue rosette, rock candy, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle. Meanwhile, The Beast (also S$28++) is a chocolate ganache shake with a chocolate frosted rim and sprinkles. The treat includes a chocolate mudpie, chocolate ribbon, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle, and a dose of fantasy to reunions as the new year approaches.

In the new year, the restaurant’s French Dip burger (S$26++) debuts for a limited time. Available from 2 to 31 January, 2026, the creation features a prime beef patty layered with roast beef, complemented by beef jus, spicy giardiniera (Italian pickles) and giardiniera aioli for a tangy complement.

Details

Make reservations at marinabaysands.com/restaurants/black-tap.html

Asia’s creative business festival turns 20

Source: Branded. Poster for All That Matters 2025.

All That Matters (ATM), Asia’s premier business festival for the global entertainment and media industries, returns this year as part of a six-day celebration from 26 September to 1 October 2025 at the Hilton Singapore Orchard.

The festivities begin with Music Matters Live from 26 to 1 October, leading into All That Matters from 29 September to 1 October. Coinciding with Singapore F1 Week, ATM marks 20 years of shaping Asia’s cultural, creative and commercial landscape this year.

Launched in 2006 as Music Matters in Hong Kong, All That Matters has evolved into a one-of-a-kind platform where industries converge and the future of pop culture is defined. This year’s theme, Back to the Future, pays tribute to the enduring power of human creativity while diving into the transformative impact of AI, fandom, tech and innovation on entertainment.

In 2024, the event welcomed over 2,000 attendees and 150 speakers. This year, ATM features seven tracks: Music Matters, Sports Matters, Gaming Matters, Marketing Matters, Web3 Matters, Content Matters, and the Music Matters and Sports Matters Academies.

“When we started this journey 20 years ago, we had no idea that All That Matters would grow into Asia’s most dynamic convergence of entertainment and business,” said Jasper Donat, CEO and Co-Founder of Branded.

“All That Matters has become a front-row seat to the evolution of pop culture, technology and creative entrepreneurship in Asia and beyond. This year, we’re not only honouring our history but challenging ourselves and our community to shape what’s next.”

All That Matters breaks down silos between industries, encouraging bold new ideas and unexpected collaborations:

Music Matters will focus on AI, publishing, streaming, artist management, sustainability, touring and Web3. A free-entry music festival will take over multiple venues across Singapore, in partnership with CQ @ Clarke Quay. The festival will host 42+ global emerging artists.

Sports Matters covers OTT*, sports tech, women’s sport, live events, fan building, and sponsorship.

Gaming Matters will discuss the Metaverse, brand safety, live gaming, play-to-earn, and player wellbeing.

Marketing Matters is about purpose-driven marketing, sustainability, diversity, and brand creativity.

Content Matters topics include the creator economy, monetisation, branded content, platforms and intellectual property (IP).

Visit Web3 Matters to get updates on Blockchain, crypto, decentralised finance (DeFi), interoperability, fundraising, and future tech.

Last but not least, the AI track will have sessions on fan engagement, content creation, performance tools, and industry disruption.

Confirmed speakers include:

- Tina Hausmann, F1 Academy driver, Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team

- Amanda Staveley, CEO, PCP Capital Partners

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- Victoria Oakley, CEO, IFPI

- Ian Holmes, Chief Media Rights & Broadcasting Officer, Formula 1

- Jean Ng, ACE, Experience Development, Singapore Tourism Board

- Mark Chay, Secretary General, Singapore National Olympic Council

- Louis Piereck, Global Brand Director - Vaseline, Unilever Asia

- Danny Tang, Co-founder and CEO, Hero Esports

- Takeya Ino, President, Avex Music Creative

- Gita de Beer, Global Strategy and Incubator Brands, Heineken

- Zuber Mohammed, Global Head of Consumer Marketing, TikTok

- Alan Goh, CEO, Sport Singapore

- Shridhar Subramaniam, President, Asia and Middle East, Sony Music Entertainment

- Akshat Rathee, MD, NODWIN Gaming

- Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands

They will be joined by speakers from more than 70 global brands across music, sports, gaming, marketing, and media — including Activision Blizzard, AEG, Amazon Music, Asia Football Group, Battlefy, Beatdapp, Believe, CAPTIS Ventures, Concord, DFSB Kollective, F1 Academy, Gig Life Pro, Gold House, Google, Great Entertainment Group Limited, GSIC, Haldanes, IP.Global, Lego, LPGA, KOCCA, Luminate, Max Volume, Mediacorp, Merlin, Meta, Microsoft, Millenasia, National Arts Council, Netflix, Octagon, ONErpm, PropertyGuru, Razer, Reed Smith, rEvolution, Sayaka, Sega, Singapore GP, Sony Music Entertainment, SoundCloud, Sounds Australia, Spotify, Standard Chartered, Symphonic Distribution, Sync Summit, Sonvue, Temple Dao Music, The John Dykes Company, Times Music, Universal Music Group, Vinyl Media, Wasserman, Virgin Music, Women in Games, and the World Federation of Advertisers.

All That Matters will feature two academies – Music Matters Academy and Sports Matters Academy, for emerging leaders in the entertainment and sport industries.

The Music Matters Academy, presented by Tunecore, gives artists performing at Music Matters Live the opportunity to learn how to be successful in the music industry. They will hear from speakers and mentors from the likes of platforms like TikTok, as well as record labels and distributors.

The Sports Matters Academy aims to inform and inspire the next generation of sports industry professionals. Some of ATM’s pre-eminent Sports Matters speakers are featured. The Academy is free to attend for sports students, with Academy passes including free access to the main conference.

Details

All That Matters 2025
September 29 – October 1, 2025
Hilton Singapore Orchard
www.allthatmatters.asia

Tickets are now on sale at

*OTT stands for over the top, or businesses taking advantage of the traditional telecommunications network (ie running on top of it) instead of being offered as a service by the telecommunications service provider.

New artists announced for Clockenflap 2025

Source: Clockenflap. Additional acts have been announced for Clockenflap this December. 

Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, returns to Central Harbourfront from 
5-7 December, 2025. Tickets are on sale now. 

A second wave of acts that have been added to the lineup. With over 30 artists announced already, and many still to come, excitement is building for the three-day weekender in December.

J-pop fans are in for a treat as Japanese superstar Vaundy will make history at Clockenflap, marking his first-ever public performance outside Japan on the festival's opening night. This will be his sole Asian show outside his home country this year. Meanwhile, veteran Japanese rockers Ellegarden and American singer-songwriter Jeremy Zucker have been added to the bill on Sunday.

Art-pop legends Sparks will also play Hong Kong for the first time ever on Friday night, while French nu-disco act L’Imperatrice will light up the festival on Saturday. 

Other new highlights include: 

DJ duo of Johnny Takigero and Pesky Azabu Punks, and Hong Kong shoegaze band CHUNG’S ASTROLOGY will pay tribute to the late Hong Kong indie legend Kwan King Chung—the band's founding member—by performing his final works at Clockenflap (Friday).

Saturday will see UK techno legend Dave Clarke, Japanese duo Rikon, Belgian maverick BOLIS PUPUL, and Taiwanese funk act ROBOT Swing appear. 

Sunday acts include Polish guitar rising star Marcin, Singaporean synth-pop chanteuse Yeule, British DJ/producer Special Request, UK dubstep DJ RSD, Taiwanese singer-songwriter Andr, and Estonian nu-folk duo Puuluup.  

Names already announced for this year’s festival, include: British indie-folk singer-songwriter Passenger, maverick UK multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier, German electro-house hellraisers Digitalism (DJ Set), and fêted Hong Kong vocalist PANTHER Chan on Friday; Indonesian rap star Rich Brian, former Portishead frontwoman and trip-hop trailblazer Beth Gibbons, US alt-indie favourite Soccer Mommy, Japanese indie-popsters Chilli Beans., and Thai vocalist Phum Viphurit on Saturday. 

Lined up for Sunday are Scottish indie legends Franz Ferdinand, Mandarin pop star Yoga Lin, Canadian post-rock masters GODSPEED YOU! Black Emperor, Californian indie heroes TV Girl, and UK-based Japanese DJ Riria, whose acclaimed Boiler Room performance has captivated fans globally.  

In addition to multiple stages hosting must-see international, regional and local acts, Clockenflappers will be able to enjoy an array of art installations, unique branded attractions and experiences, workshops and performances, and a wide selection of food and beverage outlets. 

For arts lovers, MINIMAX - A MOBILE & MODULAR THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE* premieres in 2025.

Early bird tickets went on sale in May.

Details

Tickets can be purchased at the official ticketing platform Ticketflap at www.ticketflap.com/Clockenflap2025  

Three-day general admission tickets cost HK$1,990, and 
Single-day general admission tickets cost HK$1,280. 

A JAL travel package is available at www.jal.co.jp/jp/ja/intltour/chn/hkg_mfm/clockenflap-pre/

*MINIMAX is financially supported by the Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme of the Government of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The content of this programme does not reflect the views of thegovernment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

An all-new lunch set at MOGĀ, plus MAYHEM fun

Source: Pullman Singapore Hill Street. The Wagyu beef don set.

From Monday to Saturday between 12 pm and 3 pm, guests are invited to savour a lunch at MOGĀ, where bold flavours meet comforting Japanese favourites. The contemporary izakaya gastro-cocktail concept in Pullman Singapore Hill Street is offering the All New Lunch Set with sets starting from S$10++.

Highlights from the curated mains selection include the rich, tender Wagyu beef don, a vibrant chirashi don topped with fresh salmon, hamachi, and scallop sashimi, and kokoro udon, served in dashi broth with sliced beef. The yakimeshi fried rice is vegetarian-friendly, and is elevated with garlic chips and a sunny-side-up egg. Each set includes a miso soup and salad.

Guests can further elevate their meal with curated sharing-style sides such as crispy potato with Camembert, and the chicken Gyoza with yuzu mayo dip. Premium sashimi is available with the chef’s choice of sashimi Platters, each with either eight or 12 pieces.

Diners can round off their experience with a sweet. A miso pavlova and black sesame gelato are on offer.

Details

Make reservations at https://www.moga.com.sg/offer/set-lunch-at-moga/

Fans attending Lady Gaga's concert can take advantage of the MAYHEM pre-party experience from 16-25 May 2025. MAYHEM concert-goers can enjoy 15% off àla carte dining at Madison’s, MOGĀ, and EL CHIDO by presenting their official MAYHEM concert ticket during their visit.

Details

Make reservations, at https://www.pullmansingaporehillstreet.com/offers/up-to-15-off-at-moga-madisons-and-el-chido/ 

Other May promotions celebrate modern mums and cocktail culture.

*Pre-existing vouchers, credits, discounts and promotions cannot be combined or used in conjunction with this promotion.

Anantara Thailand resorts feature in The White Lotus Season 3

Three Anantara Thailand resorts have been officially announced as filming locations for the Emmy-winning series HBO Original series The White Lotus. Filmed across Thailand, The White Lotus Season 3 features the country's landscapes, cultural heritage, and architecture to create a mesmerising setting for the series’ signature plot twists and social satire. 

Each of the featured Anantara resorts embodies the essence of Thai island life, from the beaches of Koh Samui to Phuket’s coastline. The Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, and Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort are key settings for a fictional resort, The White Lotus Thailand.

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort 

Set along the shores of Bophut Beach, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is one of the island’s most iconic resorts, with architecture inspired by Southern Thai heritage. The resort has 106 rooms, suites and beachfront pool suites and is within walking distance to the Fisherman’s Village. Occupying a lush site that was once a coconut plantation, the resort’s landscaping — including lotus ponds and a spa garden — was designed by architect Bill Bensley.

Multiple locations within the property are featured as The White Lotus Thailand, including the signature Thai-style lobby, security station, tree-lined resort entrance, the employee parking lot and resort’s jewellery store.

Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort

Situated on a private beach in Chaweng, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort blends modern luxury with Samui’s rich history. One of the most distinctive settings in The White Lotus Season 3 is the resort’s Singing Bird Lounge, a treehouse-style bar nestled within the branches of a 120-year-old tree. Announced as a key filming location for the bar scene, the lounge offers panoramic ocean views and draws inspiration from the island’s bird-singing contests, a tradition that attracts thousands of spectators. 

As guests sip handcrafted cocktails at sunset, the melodies of Samui’s avian performers create an unforgettable atmosphere.

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

Locations in Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas have been designated The Wellness Sanctuary, Spa, and Belinda’s room in the HBO series. With 183 villas and suites along Mai Khao Beach in Phuket, this hideaway is renowned for its seclusion and luxury.

Guests looking to experience The White Lotus firsthand can book The Lotus Awakening Escape package*, a four-night Phuket and Koh Samui retreat. The stay includes experiences at all three Anantara resorts featured, as well as unique lotus-inspired activities that reveal the heart of Thailand.

Begin with the allure of Phuket on the golden sands of Anantara Mai Khao, breaking up poolside relaxation only for excursions, wellness rituals and sumptuous dining. The next stop is Koh Samui, where the team at Anantara Bophut will take you on a spiritual journey and arrange private dining and spa indulgences. One of the island’s most exclusive dining venues, Tree Tops, awaits at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui, a sister resort 15 minutes away by car.  

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

- Luxury accommodation for two guests

- Half-day guided Phuket Exploration tour, including stops at a muay Thai stadium in Patong, the Phuket Big Buddha, and attractions in and around Phuket Old Town

- The Lotus Awakening spa ritual for two, including chakra crystal balancing (90 minutes) and sound healing therapy

- One Lotus Season dinner experience at La Sala

- One cocktail at BUA Bar 

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort

- Luxury accommodation for two guests

- Full day Passage of the Lotus experience for two, including a lotus folding class, guided prayer at the resort’s spirit house, visit to the Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem temples, the Chaweng viewpoint experience, and visit to the Elephant Kingdom shelter

- The Lotus Indulgence spa experience for two, including a lotus foot ritual, body massage with white lotus oil (90 minutes) and lotus petal tea with lotus seeds

- Anantara’s signature designer dining Cocoon experience on the beach, with a lotus-inspired menu

Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort

- One themed cocktail per person at The Singing Bird Lounge

- Eight-course set dinner with whimsical, themed elements at Tree Tops Signature Dining

Source: Minor Hotels. Lobby, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort.

Explore

Book The Lotus Awakening Escape package at www.anantara.com. 

*Terms and conditions:

• The rate is subject to 18.7% tax and a service charge. 
•  The minimum length of stay is two nights. 
• The package must be fully prepaid and is non-refundable.

CUBED³: The three-part three party adventure in Hong Kong

On September 21, Sandy Rivera, globally known as Kings of Tomorrow, headlines CUBED³ - a new event that with celebrations across land, sea, and sky - all in one all-day and -night adventure.

CUBED³ represents the most ambitious project to date for Sunken Hong Kong and Blacklight International (BLI), whose entertainment arm specialises in large-scale public art and culture events throughout Asia. The event offers a seamless flow from day to night, combining world-class music, breathtaking views, and showcases the best of what Hong Kong has to offer. Starting at 2 pm and running until 4 am, this all-day and -night adventure gives guests the flexibility to join whenever they want.

Three beloved aspects of Hong Kong are showcased: the bustling harbourfront, the luxurious yacht life, and the vibrant rooftop party culture. Start the journey on land at AIA Vitality Park from 2 pm to 10 pm, dancing under the Hong Kong Observation Wheel. 

From there, set sail on the Vibe Yacht, cruising through Victoria Harbour while enjoying panoramic views of the city. As night falls, ascend to WAV Rooftop at Trilogy from 9 pm to midnight for a party under the stars. 

The after-party continues from midnight to 4 am at Keyz, Trilogy’s exclusive nightclub. At the helm of this experience is Sandy Rivera, the house music legend behind the timeless hit Finally. Joining Rivera are over 20 of Hong Kong’s finest DJs and live performers, including Benny Cullen, Chris Perkins, Daniel Boswarva, Eugene Tse, Juliejjun, KING LOVELY, MajorTOM, Minou, Nat Dunn, Rie Kiriiaka, and WilkinHo. Together, they will deliver an energetic, high-octane soundtrack across all three venues, ensuring that the party keeps moving and the excitement never stops. 

The Vibe Yacht will feature four unique sailings throughout the day, each hosted by one of Hong Kong’s top music labels: 

- Point Label (2 pm – 4 pm): An artistic and cultural project founded by five French music enthusiasts dedicated to promoting electronic music in Hong Kong.

- Lovely (4 pm – 6 pm): Known for its bouncy, feel-good vibes and chart-topping releases, Lovely will bring an exclusive preview of brand-new music.

Sunken (6 pm – 8 pm): A driving force in Hong Kong’s electronic scene, Sunken will curate a sunset session featuring some of the city’s best local talent.

Chaotic Pavilion (8 pm – 10 pm): This collective will deliver an immersive DJ set.

Source: Sunken Hong Kong and BLI. From left: Rivera, AIA Vitality Park, the Vibe Yacht, and the WAV Rooftop.

Details

Tickets for CUBED³ on September 21 can be booked at https://cubed3hk.com

Land + Air Pass (includes entry to AIA Vitality Park and WAV Rooftop)

• HK$250 (Sunken members)
• HK$280 (Early bird) 
• HK$300 (General admission)

Boat Pass Add-On

HK$328 (choose from four different sailing times)

New travel destinations on the table from Wehajat Safar

Source: Alaraby 2. Wehajat Safar goes round the world.

A new travel series promises to take Arab audiences to new destinations and unique experiences. Wejahat Safar hosts Christelle Saade and Abdulrahman Algamili share their adventures from Azerbaijan to Turkey, Georgia, Oman, Zanzibar, Sri Lanka, and Lebanon.

Broadcast on Alaraby 2, a multiplatform entertainment and cultural channel based in Doha, Wejahat Safar began on January 5 and traverses Baku, Azerbaijan's capital, Cappadocia in Turkey, and Tbilisi, the capital and the largest city of Georgia among others. Episodes are broadcast on Wednesdays at 5:30 GMT, with 13 episodes in total.

"I'm interested in museums and cultural and historical landmarks, through which we discover a country's heritage and history, and the cultures and traditions of its people, said Saade.

"We will take audiences on unforgettable adventures, from one country to another to discover their civilisations, cultural and popular aspects, as well as their unique activities."

"I prefer experiences, getting to know others, and reading the history written on people's faces, in their lanes and alleys, and their simple customs," Algamili said.

"In popular markets and small cafes, I discover people, their customs and traditions, their legacies, and their traditional costumes. We promise the viewers visits to distinctive cities and interesting adventures."

Alarabi 2 frequencies are available on Nilesat 11258 H and Es'hailSat 11310 V, and through service providers Ooredoo, beIN, Vodafone - GigaTv, Cable Vision, Türksat KabloTV, or at www.alaraby.com/alaraby2 and on social media platforms.

It's the Angs vs the Huangs and 5G on Sentosa in Singtel's 2022 Chinese New Year film

Source: Singtel. Poster for The Hunt for the Lucky Tiger, Singtel's Chinese New Year festive film for 2022.

Singtel is greeting the year of the tiger with its annual short film for Chinese New Year, celebrating the season’s spirit of bonding with family and community. Titled The Hunt For The Lucky Tiger, the film is the third instalment in Singtel’s festive film series featuring two rival families who have endeared themselves to Singaporeans after their madcap but meaningful altercations in previous films.

The film serves as a showcase for 5G use cases, such as Garuda Robotics’ autonomous drone systems which are currently undergoing trials at the 5G@Sentosa testbed*, a public-private sector collaboration led by the Government Technology Agency (GovTech), the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), and Singtel.

Set against the backdrop of the pandemic, this year’s film sees the Ang and Huang families (in red, or 'ang' in Hokkien and Teochew, and yellow, or 'huang' in Mandarin Chinese respectively) go on staycation during the Chinese New Year break instead of travelling overseas. They end up in the same hotel on the 5G-powered island of Sentosa, sparking fresh contention and comedic rivalry between the families when they run into each other.

They also sign up for the same treasure hunt as part of their staycation itinerary. During the hunt, the families pit their wits and skills against each other in search of a lucky tiger that is brought to life via augmented reality. 

They also go head-to-head in an immersive, remote-controlled car race powered by Singtel’s 5G network. The race is hotly contested, with both nominated drivers able to show their skills in controlling their cars with the lag-free next-generation connectivity. 

The story takes a dramatic turn when Ah Boy, the youngest Ang son, goes missing midway through the search for the tiger. Everyone rallies around Ah Boy’s mother, setting aside their differences to search for him. Mr Ang even goes as far as to call for a search and rescue drone from Garuda Robotics to locate his son. Thanks to 5G, he can capture drone footage and movements via live video streaming on his mobile device...

Lian Pek, VP, Group Strategic Communications and Brand, Singtel, said, “Chinese New Year exemplifies the importance of family, friends and relationships, closely reflecting Singtel’s spirit of celebrating connections. As we rejoice with loved ones during this festive period, it is a timely reminder to treasure the relationships we have made, especially in light of recent global events that have tested these bonds.” 

Lian added, “As we move into a new year, the film is also a look to the future, showcasing 5G technology that Singapore can capitalise on to underpin economic recovery and our journey into the digital economy. As a leader in 5G innovation, we’re offering audiences a glimpse of tomorrow, from augmented reality enhanced entertainment to drone applications powered by hyperconnectivity. 

"5G has the unbridled potential to redefine experiences and operations across multiple verticals and we hope to empower the broader community by harnessing the benefits of this next-generation technology.”

Singtel has achieved 75% coverage and its 5G network has been named Singapore’s fastest by Ookla for the second time running**.

Explore:

Watch The Hunt For The Lucky Tiger.

The earlier Chinese New Year short films in the same series have been well received, with His Grandfather’s Road named the top ad video on the Asia-Pacific YouTube Ads Leaderboard for Singapore in February 2020, and My Grandmother’s House emerging first in the 2021 Lunar New Year YouTube Ads Leaderboard. 

Watch His Grandfather’s Road and My Grandmother’s House.

*By enabling agencies to trial use cases that improve operational effectiveness and deliver citizen-centric services, the testbed aims to catalyse large-scale public sector adoption of 5G and develop Singapore’s 5G ecosystem ahead of nationwide 5G rollout in 2025. Singtel supports the initiative with its purpose-built network and edge cloud infrastructure, allowing for 5G applications to be rolled out at scale.

**Based on analysis by Ookla of Speedtest Intelligence data from Q3 to Q421.

Cybercriminals ride on Netflix, WhatsApp usage to deliver malware

Source: Check Point Research. The Google Play page for the FlixOnline app.

Cybercriminals have been caught sharing Android malware disguised as a Netflix content enabler app. According to Check Point Research (CPR), replies containing malware are automatically sent to incoming WhatsApp messages.

The original malware was found hidden in an app on Google Play named FlixOnline. While it claimed to allow users to view Netflix content from all around the world on their mobiles, it actually monitors the victim’s WhatsApp notifications, then sends automatic replies to the their incoming messages that use content that it receives from elsewhere.

The replies say: “2 Months of Netflix Premium Free at no cost For REASON OF QUARANTINE (CORONA VIRUS)* Get 2 Months of Netflix Premium Free anywhere in the world for 60 days. Get it now HERE https://bit[.]ly/3bDmzUw.”

The link can be used to distribute phishing attacks, spread false information or steal credentials and data from users’ WhatsApp accounts, CPR warned.

In this case, CPR notified Google, which removed the app from the Play Store. It had been up for two months, and downloaded approximately 500 times.

The authors of the FlixOnline research, Aviran Hazum, Bodgan Melnykov and Israel Wenik of CPR, said that users should be wary of download links or attachments that they receive via WhatsApp or other messaging apps, even when they appear to come from trusted contacts or messaging groups.

CPR's tips to remain protected against mobile malware include:

- Updating the operating system regularly. Mobile devices should always be updated to the latest version of the OS to protect against the exploitation of privilege escalation vulnerabilities.

- Only installing apps from official app stores. This reduces the probability of an unintentional installation of mobile malware or a malicious application.

- Enabling ‘remote wipe’ capability on all mobile devices. All devices should have remote wipe enabled to minimise the probability of loss of sensitive data.

- Install a security solution on your device.

OTT video and video games are the winners in 2020 entertainment & media landscape

Consumer habits can take a lifetime to learn – but just a lockdown to lose, says PwC. According to the consultancy's Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2020–2024, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated and amplified ongoing shifts in consumers’ behaviour, pulling forward digital disruption and forging industry tipping points that wouldn’t have been reached for many years.

Digitalisation, one of the major forces shaping all industries, has been intensified by safe distancing and mobility restrictions, PwC said. As a result, the entertainment and media (E&M) world in 2020 has become more remote, more virtual, more streamed, more personal and – for now at least – more centred on the home than anyone anticipated at the start of the year.

PwC has forecast that 2020 will see the sharpest fall in global E&M revenue in the 21-year history of this research, with a decline of 5.6% from 2019 – more than US$120 billion in absolute terms. In Singapore, the expected decline is 5% from 2019, valued at approximately US$274 million.

Oliver Wilkinson, Entertainment and Media Leader, PwC Singapore said: "The year 2020 presents a paradox for many Singapore media businesses. There is more consumption of media than ever before, with Singaporeans stuck at home during the circuit breaker. Yet at the same time, there has been a sharp contraction in revenue and profitability for many industry players.”

While the shockwaves from 2020 will continue to ripple through the global economy, the PwC forecast shows the industry’s fundamental growth trajectory remains strong. The projections show that in 2021, global E&M spending will grow by 6.4% (Singapore: 5.3%). Singapore E&M spending is also expected to bounce back to US$5.5 million, reaching 2019 levels. From 2019 to 2024, the outlook forecasts overall revenue growth running at a 2.8% CAGR globally and a 2.5% CAGR in Singapore.

The current pain in E&M is most acute in segments that COVID-19 literally shut down, such as events: live music, cinema and trade shows. Spending on cinemas in Singapore projected to fall by 59% in 2020 and is expected to make a slow recovery. The current forecast shows that by 2024, cinema spend will remain shy of 2019 levels (US$205 million in 2019, US$200 million in 2024). At the same time, the long-running transition in newspapers from print to digital has been fast-forwarded several years, cutting into papers’ print revenues, for example.

The ongoing decline in global newspapers and consumer magazines has accelerated sharply in 2020, with overall revenues in Singapore slumping by 13%. Consumer magazines are suffering the most. That said, digital offers a silver lining: a tipping point for consumer magazines in 2024 will see their global revenue from digital advertising overtake that from print advertising. Other important sectors will struggle to claw back the growth they lost in 2019. For example, out-of-home advertising is expected to decline by 24% in 2020 but will recover in 2022.

With people staying at home, over-the-top (OTT) video has seen global revenue surge by 26% in 2020 with the Singapore numbers climbing ahead at 32%. And it is forecast to keep rising strongly in the coming years, doubling in size from US$234 million in 2019 to US$477 million in 2024. With more people home, the video games segment has also grown quickly in Singapore amidst the crisis. The segment shows 9% growth this year will remain one of the fastest growing segments going forward to 2024.

Source: PwC. Graphic illustrating the Global Entertainment & Media Outlook.

Wilkinson added: "What is consistent with the outlook from prior years is the wide variance of performance between different segments, particularly given the acceleration of digital media adoption at the expense of traditional. It is in this sense that the pandemic has brought the future forward.

“That said, most affected of all have been the live entertainment and cinema segments. Before this crisis, experiences were amongst the better performing parts of the industry, but they have taken a large hit due to the safe distancing and travel restrictions. We still see a good future for such events and live experiences, but it may be some years before they can adapt to this new normal."

PwC’s 21st annual edition of the Global Entertainment & Media Outlook is an online source of global analysis for consumer and advertising spending. With like-for-like, five-year historical and five-year forecast data and commentary for 14 defined industry segments in 53 territories, the Outlook makes it easy to compare and contrast consumer and advertising spending across segments and territories.

Details:

Buy a subscription or a segment of the Global Entertainment & Media Outlook

*As PwC continually updates the online Global Entertainment & Media Outlook data, the data at the time of writing may not align with the data found online. Please refer to the online Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2020–2024 as the most up-to-date source of consumer and advertising spend data.

Singtel adds more free content as Singapore's circuit-breaker is extended

Singtel TV is boosting its free preview with 10 additional channels amid the extended circuit breaker period. This adds to the 95,000 hours of shows on Singtel TV and Singtel CAST free previews rolled out last month to help everyone in Singapore stay entertained at home during this difficult period.

Available from 1 to 31 May on Singtel TV and Singtel TV GO, the free preview will offer even more English entertainment, factual entertainment, news and other content options on popular channels such as National Geographic, and FOX Family Movies. Highlights include the four-time Emmy-winning singing talent search competition The Voice Season 18 on FOX Life (channel 301) and the latest season of power politics in the high-finance drama Billions on FOX (channel 330).

Details:

Channel list

FOX Life: 301
FOX: 330
[V] International: 352
FOX Family Movies: 406
National Geographic: 201
Nat Geo Wild: 207
Nat Geo People: 255
Sky News: 151
FOX News: 165

Browse the complete care package that Singtel is offering Singapore residents during the prolonged COVID-19 situation.

Source: Singtel. The Voice S18 will be available on Singtel TV channel 301.

Programming highlights

The Voice S18 (FOX Life, channel 301)
Tuesday - Wednesday, 2 pm & 8 pm, same day as the US

Finale on 19 and 20 May, live at 9 am. America’s strongest vocalists must wow celebrity musician coaches John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and Nick Jonas to win a recording contract.

The Good Fight S4 (FOX Life, channel 301)
Friday, 9 pm, same day as the US

This is the 4th and latest season of The Good Wife spinoff The Good Fight. Partners Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart are in a fix having lost their biggest client and find themselves the subject of a takeover by multinational law firm STR Laurie.

Billions S5 (FOX channel 330)
Premieres 4 May
Monday, 9.50 pm, same day as the US

Billions is a complex drama of power politics and high finance starring Emmy and Golden Globe winners Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis as attorney Chuck Rhoades and hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod respectively trying to outdo each other for stakes in the billions.

World's Greatest Palaces (National Geographic channel 201)
Premieres 6 May
Wednesday, 9 pm

Explore 10 of the world's most opulent and historic royal residences in World's Greatest Palaces. Learn about the remarkable history, feats of engineering and pioneering design of these palaces, as well as visions of the kings and queens who created them. Look out for Schönbrunn Palace (Austria), Hampton Court Palace (UK) and the iconic fairytale-like Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany).

Alive (National Geographic channel 201)
Premieres 12 May
Tuesday, 9 pm

What is it like to survive a disaster? Alive delves into headline-grabbing major disasters from the perspective of survivors who had to depend on their wits and instincts to stay alive. The San Francisco Freeway collapse of 1989, the Joplin tornado of 2011, and the 2003 fire at The Station nightclub are profiled.

Wonder Women of Wild (Nat Geo Wild, channel 207)
Premieres 9 May
Saturday, 8.30 pm

This factual entertainment series follows the lives of women who dedicate their all to animals, from skilled vets to snake charmers and zookeepers.

Heathrow S5 (Nat Geo People, channel 255)
Tuesday, 10.25 pm

Through this 12-part returning series, sneak a peek behind-the-scenes at Britain's busiest airport.

Singtel TV debuts Stories from Our Little Red Dot

Source: Singtel.

Stories from Our Little Red Dot (走进小红点), a series of original, Singapore-created short-form content in Chinese, premieres on Singtel TV on 1 March 2020.

The series, comprising nine stories told over 81 episodes, will feature unique perspectives on Singapore’s heritage and real-life inspirational stories, some of which have never been told before.

Debuting on Singtel TV’s Jia Le channel (channel 502), Stories from Our Little Red Dot can be enjoyed by all Singaporeans on the Singtel TV GO mobile app for free, without a subscription. The bite-sized Singapore stories, produced by nine local production houses, were commissioned by Singtel TV and supported by the IMDA’s Public Service Broadcast Contestable Funds Scheme (PCFS) as part of Public Service Broadcast (PSB) content to celebrate Singapore’s culture and national identity.

Airing every Saturday and Sunday at 8.45 pm, Stories from Our Little Red Dot will kick off on 1 March with culinary series Vanishing Flavour (寻味) on 1 March, followed by Sky High (壮志凌云) featuring 10 local entrepreneurs beginning 14 March, then heritage series The Past Tells Its Own Stories (很久很久以前) on 29 March.

The themes covered are very different: Vanishing Flavour uncovers the stories behind nostalgic dishes like Hakka mugwort kueh, Hainanese salt-and-pepper mooncake, and Eurasian putugal* as well as fast-disappearing traditions from Singapore’s multiethnic foodscape.

Sky High follows pioneers of new and innovative businesses such as cleaning robot maker LionsBot, and remote medical consultation service Doctor Anywhere.


The Past Tells Its Own Stories, on the other hand, brings to life Singapore of the 1920s and 30s. It portrays the lives of early immigrants who worked as coolies, performers, businessmen and cab drivers.

Stories from Our Little Red Dot also stars Singapore's favourite local actors and actresses. In May, actor Li Nanxing personally cooks for social service volunteers in Nanxing’s Cook Off (爱星料理); while in June, actor Benjamin Heng goes in search of wildlife in Garden City Explorers (花城探索者). In August, artistes Jeremy Chan and Michelle Tay hunt for urban relics of significance in By the Way (路过不错过); while actress Kate Pang leads a discussion of parenting trends in Really, Ma? (真的，妈？) in September.

*A dessert where grated cassava, coconut milk and banana are wrapped with banana leaves and steamed.

Singtel TV expands entertainment lineup with TVB content

Singtel TV is bringing Hong Kong’s TVB Jade and TVB Xing He to customers. Both channels will launch with a free preview from 9 September to 8 October 2019.

Singtel customers can enjoy the same TVB Jade as Hong Kong viewers, with dramas, variety and infotainment programmes in original Cantonese audio.

“Having listened to our customers, many of whom are fans of TVB, we are bringing its channels to their screens for the first time. TVB is a welcome addition to the Singtel TV family – featuring a wide range of content that appeals to our customers and TVB fans alike. We’ve been steadily adding channels to our comprehensive TV lineup and will continue to boost our offerings as Singapore’s No. 1 pay-TV provider,” said Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO, Consumer Singapore, Singtel.

“We are excited to work with Singtel, Singapore's leading pay-TV provider, to bring TVB channels to even more viewers. For many years, our viewers in Singapore have enjoyed our shows, and with this partnership, we look forward to elevating our fans' engagement and experiences to the next level,” said Mark Lee, Executive Director and Group CEO, TVB.

TVB Jade (channel 511) is part of Singtel TV’s new Canto add-on pack, available at the launch special of S$0.90 monthly, discounted from the regular price of $4.90. TVB Xing He (channel 517) will be added to Jingxuan packs at no extra charge.

Upcoming TVB Jade shows include dramas Neighbourhood Finance starring Kent Cheng, Agent C9 starring Kenneth Ma, Death By Zero with Wayne Lai and Moses Chan, variety series Do Did Eat hosted by Carol Cheng, as well as live telecasts of Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2019, TVB Anniversary and TVB Awards Show.

Nostalgic favourites in Mandarin are available on TVB Xing He, including To Catch the Uncatchable starring Ada Choi, Only You led by Kevin Cheng and Wudang Rules with Tavia Yeung.

Details:

Customers can sign up for the Canto add-on pack by pressing the blue button on the Singtel TV remote control, visiting singtel.com/TVB, or calling 1609. The Canto pack also includes the cHK Cantonese video-on-demand (VOD) service offering Hong Kong movies, variety and drama. Existing cHK (channel 510) subscribers will enjoy the TVB Jade channel at no additional cost.

The TVB Anywhere app which streams TVB drama, variety and classics library on mobile devices will launch on Singtel CAST later this year.

In the past year, Singtel TV expanded its line-up by adding the Discovery and HBO channel suites, major sports leagues and the beIN SPORTS channel. Singtel TV recently overtook StarHub TV as Singapore’s largest pay-TV operator*.


*By subscriber base.

Singtel TV expands entertainment line-up with HBO

Source: Singtel. Yuen (right) and Spink (left) agree on partnership

in the presence of iconic Game of Thrones characters, the Night King (centre) and his White Walkers (background).

HBO’s global hit Game of Thrones is coming to Singtel. HBO Asia’s six channels are available on Singtel TV and its companion mobile app, Singtel TV GO. To celebrate the launch, all six HBO channels will be available on free preview for all Singtel TV customers up to 28 February 2019.

HBO GO, HBO Asia’s streaming service, will be available from 15 March through CAST, Singtel’s video app for mobile and smart TV sets.

“We’re thrilled to welcome HBO to our entertainment lineup and we’re pleased to offer our customers a month-long free preview just in time for the Lunar New Year holidays. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our efforts to offer the best and most comprehensive range of content in Singapore, which is accessible across mobile, broadband and TV. We know that many of our
customers are looking forward to the final season of Game of Thrones which premieres in April and I
am equally excited to learn the fate of the Iron Throne!” said Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO, Consumer
Singapore, Singtel.

With the introduction of HBO, Singtel TV continues to expand its content offerings following the addition of eight channels in 2018. These include Discovery Networks’ trio of lifestyle channels and the launch of its second in-house Asian entertainment channel, e-Le.
 
Along with the final chapter of Game of Thrones, customers can look forward to enjoying HBO’s most popular shows including Westworld and True Detective.


"We are delighted to launch all six of our HBO branded channels and our on-demand service on
Singtel TV, from Hollywood blockbusters and critically-acclaimed HBO Original series on HBO, to
action-packed movies and series on CINEMAX and Asian stories on RED BY HBO,” said Jonathan
Spink, CEO of HBO Asia.

“With this new partnership with Singtel, more subscribers in Singapore will now have access to the best Hollywood movies and award-winning HBO Original content from Asia and the US.”

Following the free preview, HBO Pak – which includes the six HBO Asia channels and HBO On
Demand (yellow button on the Singtel TV remote control) on Singtel TV, and HBO GO – will be available as an add-on pack at S$13.98 monthly.

Details:

Singtel TV customers can sign up for the HBO Pak from 1 March on Singtel.com/TV or call 1609 in Singapore. HBO Pak includes HBO HD, HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Hits, CINEMAX, RED BY HBO, HBO On Demand and HBO GO.

Singtel customers who wish to sign up only for HBO GO at the same price of S$13.98 monthly can look out for updates on Singtel.com/CAST. HBO GO is an Internet-based service that allows HBO/HBO GO subscribers to enjoy exclusive HBO Originals - series, HBO movies, documentaries and Hollywood blockbusters, over PCs, Macs, iOS/Android mobile and tablet devices, anytime, anywhere.

ZEE5 woos Pakistan, Bangladesh

Source: Zee5. Images for the #ShareTheLove campaign.

Three months after its soft launch across 190+ countries, digital entertainment platform ZEE5 is now focused on Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The #ShareTheLove is themed around the similarities that ZEE5 shares with Pakistan and Bangladesh in terms of culture and entertainment. Bringing in a strong bouquet of content which resonates with audiences in these markets, including Hindi and Bengali original shows like Rangbaaz, Kaali and the upcoming Sharate Aaj, original films like Aranyadeb and Tigers as well as digital premieres like Namaste England and Praktan; ZEE5 shares the love.

Amit Goenka, CEO, ZEE International and Z5 Global, said, "Indian content, especially our TV shows, movies and music gets tremendous love across the globe, and especially so from the sub-continent due to the relatability. We are glad to announce our availability in Bangladesh and Pakistan vide our new campaign #ShareTheLove and we look forward to getting a tremendous response from these markets."

"Good content transcends borders and especially so with Pakistan and Bangladesh where there is so much shared context of culture and language. This high energy TVC captures our innate similarities and showcases the content that we all love to watch, which is now available on ZEE5. With this message at its core, #ShareTheLove is sure to resonate beautifully with audiences in these markets," adds Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global.

ZEE5 offers 1,00,000 hours of Indian movies, TV shows, cine plays, music, videos and exclusive originals across 12 languages - English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati and Punjabi. It also offers 60+ popular live TV channels.

Details:

Download the ZEE5 app from Google Play Store or the iOS App Store. ZEE5 is also available . ZEE5 is also available on Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire TV.

Watch the TV commercials for Bangladesh and Pakistan

Mulia promotions for RAPTURE – Mulia Summer Party

Source: Mulia Bali via TravMedia Asia. RAPTURE logo.

The inaugural RAPTURE – Mulia Summer Party, to be held 1 September 2018, is expected to be a magnet for party enthusiasts around the world.

Fergie, Mark Ronson, Liam Payne and Sébastien Izambard from Il Divo are slated to attend.

Mulia Bali has also launched a limited time offer that includes the resort as well as RAPTURE. The 5+1 offer, valid only for July, allows groups of six to pay for five.

Details:

This event runs from 12 noon until 8 pm, and is only open for guests aged 18 and above.

Special RAPTURE room packages are available on the official website for stays at the three official hotels: The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas and are inclusive of daily breakfast and passes to the party.

For more information and ticket reservations, call +62 361 301 7777.

Explore:

Read the WorkSmart Asia blog post introducing RAPTURE

Hashtags: #MuliaRapture #GetRaptured

Traveloka to add awards with audience participation to Asia's Got Talent

Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s app for all hotel and flight needs and the presenting sponsor of the second season of AXN’s Asia’s Got Talent, Asia’s talent competition show, has launched the Traveloka Awards.

This is Traveloka’s initiative to give an award to the winner who has the most inspiring story across region. The most inspiring story will be selected based on the uniqueness of the participant’s talent and their connection story with family and friends.

Asia’s Got Talent returns to AXN in October this year, entertaining viewers with 10 episodes comprising five judges’ auditions, three semifinals, the finale and the results show where the winner will be revealed and awarded a cash prize of US$100,000 from Traveloka. During the first five episodes, two acts will be highlighted and their stories published online. At the end of episode five, the audience can vote for the most inspiring act, and that act will receive a major prize from Traveloka.

“Traveloka is excited to partner with Asia’s Got Talent where we see mutual partnership value... As the leading app for all hotel and flight needs in Southeast Asia, we are excited to empower the region’s talent as well as their journey to success with the support of their families and friends,” said Christian Suwarna, Traveloka Senior VP, Business Development.

“AXN’s strength is in creating powerful original productions that resonate with audiences, and then seamlessly integrating partner brands for maximum impact. We look forward to working with Traveloka to realise the dreams of our aspiring performers as they embark on the Asia’s Got Talent journey to stardom,” said Jacqueline Tok, VP, Media and Sponsorship Sales, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia.

“Through Asia’s Got Talent 2017 we want to continually encourage people in the region to believe and chase their dreams while consistently providing the best travel experiences through all our products, especially to the people in Southeast Asia,” Suwarna concluded.

Traveloka has a presence in six Southeast Asia countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, making Traveloka the largest online travel company in the region. Traveloka provides a range of travel needs in one platform, offering travel booking services to various domestic and international destinations. To date, the Traveloka mobile app has been downloaded over 20 million times.

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Singtel TV offers free previews, freebies with new signups

Singtel has come up with a number of goodies for its Singtel TV customers over the year-end holidays.

The company is providing the following channels free for existing Singtel TV customers till 2 January 2017:

On the Singtel TV set-top box:

· FOX Movies Premium (channel 414)
· FOX Action Movies (channel 408)
· FOX Family Movies (channel 406)
· Sundance Channel (channel 401)
· Thrill (channel 415)
· Turner Classic Movies (channel 420)

On Singtel TV GO (for both Singtel TV set-top box and catch-up channels):

· FOX Movies PLAY
· Sundance Channel (channel 401)
· Sundance Channel on Demand
· Thrill (channel 415)
· Thrill on Demand
· Turner Classic Movies (channel 420)

Other promotions* during this timeframe include subscriptions to the Cast mobile app, which allows users to stream K-pop and Asian entertainment content from a mobile device, anytime, anywhere. Sign up now to enjoy two months free of Viu Premium or any Cast packs (the usual price is S$4.90/month per pack)

Two free months of the Movies+ Pack are also available for signups to a 12-month contract with Singtel TV, valid till 3 January 2017.

The Singtel TV GO Plan 1 and DVR Set-Top Box bundle will also cost S$9.90/month till 3 January 2017.

*Terms and conditions apply.

HD Korean movies on StarHub in January

StarHub TV customers will be the first in Asia to enjoy the latest Korean blockbusters and all-time favourite Korean movies in high definition (HD), round-the-clock. StarHub has announced that tvN Movies HD, Asia’s first dedicated Korean movie channel, is set to launch on StarHub TV (channel 818) on 11 January 2017. 

To enable greater convenience, the channel will also be available on demand as tvN Movies VOD HD. Customers can catch it anytime on StarHub TV Channel 819, or stream the On Demand Channel via StarHub Go, StarHub's online streaming service.

The new channel features Korean movies produced by CJ E&M, Korea’s largest production house, and other major players in the industry, across genres including action, comedy, drama, horror, romance and thrillers. Offering over 200 titles a year, viewers can also look forward to special late night screenings dedicated to horror, thriller and mature theme movies.

Lee Soo Hui, Head of Content & TV, StarHub, said, “We are glad to partner CJ E&M for the launch of tvN Movies and tvN Movies VOD, which will enable StarHub TV customers to be the first in Asia to catch the premiere of these two highly-anticipated channels. As the parent company of tvN network, CJ E&M is renowned for its quality movie productions and distributions. With over 200 titles a year, fans can get their fill of swoon-worthy K-idols or the latest blockbuster K-movies whether they are in the comfort of their living rooms or streaming on the go."

“The introduction of tvN Movies in Asia is a strategic move for CJ E&M to broaden its market reach by tapping on the rising trend of Korean movies, which is in high demand in the Southeast Asian region. Starting with Singapore, we expect to launch in other major Southeast Asian territories including Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Indonesia in 2017,” said Samey Lee, CEO of CJ E&M HK. “By launching the world’s first and only Korean Blockbuster channel with StarHub TV in Singapore, we hope to expand our service offerings and, at the same time, deliver a unique and sophisticated Korean home-cinema experience to StarHub TV customers.”

Upcoming titles on tvN Movies HD include:

A Violent Prosecutor, starring Hwang Jung-Min, Kang Dong-Won and Lee Sung-Min

A prosecution lawyer who has been framed and convicted for murder tries to clear his name and catch the real murderer from jail, with the help of a con artist.

Inside Men, starring Lee Byung-Hun, Jo Seung-Woo and Baek Yoon-Sik.

Based on the webtoon, The Insider, Inside Men is a political thriller which exposes corruption within the Korean society. A former political henchman seeks revenge when he was dropped by a politician. Meanwhile, an investigator tries to find proof of a connection between the two. 

Time Renegades, featuring Lim Soo-jung, Jo Jung-suk, and Lee Jin-wook. 

This thriller centres on a high school teacher in 1983 and a detective in 2015. They join forces through their dreams to change the perilous fate of the woman they both love, 32 years apart.

The Age of Shadows, starring Song Kang-ho and Gong Yoo.

In the 1920s, a group of resistance fighters try to bring in explosives from Shanghai, China to destroy key Japanese facilities in Seoul, Korea, while Japanese agents try to stop them. 

Interested?

StarHub TV customers can subscribe to the tvN Movies HD Pack at a monthly fee of S$8.56 (including GST), which gives access to tvN Movies HD. They will be able to enjoy tvN VOD HD via StarHub Go, StarHub’s online streaming service, free-of-charge. Existing customers of the Qiang Dang Yu Le Pack will be able to watch tvN Movies HD and tvN Movies VOD HD at no additional charge. 

All StarHub TV customers can catch the two-week long free preview of tvN Movies HD on StarHub TV Channel 818 from 11am on 11 January to 12pm on 31 January. 

Singapore fans of Song Seung Heon may get a chance to meet him

Source: Singtel. Poster for Saimdang featuring Song.

Hallyu fans will have a treat from Singtel in the new year as Singtel brings South Korean superstar and heartthrob Song Seung Heon to Singapore on 7 January 2017. Song will be in town to promote the upcoming drama, Saimdang (师任堂), which will premiere on Turner’s Oh!K channel (Singtel TV channel 525/611) on 25 January 2017 at 9pm.

Singtel TV subscribers will get the chance to win 20 pairs of tickets to the meet-and-greet session and receive an autograph from Song. Singtel TV subscribers have to answer two questions at www.singteltv.com.sg/songseungheon. The contest will end 1 January 2017.

In addition, 15 lucky Singtel Facebook fans will win a photo opportunity with Song, with details on how to win to be shared on the Singtel Facebook page.

Best known for his roles in Korean dramas such as East of Eden, Autumn in My Heart and Summer Scent, Song co-stars with actress Lee Young Ae of Jewel in the Palace fame in Saimdang.

Source: Singtel. Saimdang poster featuring Lee.

The K-drama depicts the life of Shin Saimdang, Korea’s most famous historical female figure, known for her art, poetry and calligraphy, and her love story with Lee Gyeom, played by Song. Lee stars in dual roles as a present-day Korean art history lecturer Seo Ji Yun and as Shin Saimdang. The drama also marks Lee’s comeback to the small screen, after nearly 13 years.

Saimdang will be broadcast simultaneously with Korea, and is to air every Wednesday and Thursday. The drama will be dubbed in both Mandarin and Bahasa Malay.

Interested?

The Oh!K channel is available on Singtel TV as part of the Jingxuan and Inspirasi packs and on Singtel Cast in the Hallyu Pack.

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