PCCW (SEHK:0008) – SINGAPORE, December 2020 – Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service operated by Viu International Limited, presentsits exciting Korean content for December, featuring eight drama series for Viu-ers to enjoy. Thesetitles are: True Beauty, Mr. Queen, Cheat on Me if You Can, Hera, The Goddess of Revenge, The Penthouse, Kairos, Delayed and Awaken. This month’s Korean content slate closes out an exciting year of drama on Viu – so be sure to tune in!
Premiering on December 10 first on Viu is True Beauty. Based on a Korean hit webtoon, True Beauty tellsthe story of a high school student,ImJuGyeong (Moon Ga Young), with an inferiority complex about her appearance. She hides behind heavy make-up and convinces others that her made-up face is her natural appearance. The only boy who has seen her without makeup is Lee Su Ho (Cha EunWoo), an attractive and dashing model student with a dark past. Slowly, the two become drawn to each other and learn more about the other’s secrets. The series features lead actor Cha Eun Woo, who rose to fame in Southeast Asia after appearing in My ID isGangnam Beauty (2018) andRookie Historian (2019) and is also a member of the popular boy group“Astro.” Lead actress, Moon Ga Young is known for her work in Tempted, Find Me in Your Memory and Welcome to Waikiki. The series also stars up and coming rookie actor Hwang In Yeopwho has appeared in 18 Again and The Tale of Nokdu.
Another first-on-Viu, fantasy comedy drama Mr. Queen, will premiere on December 13. Adapted from popular web series Go Princess Go, Mr. Queen tells the story of a man from the modern age whose soul gets trapped in the body of a queen in the Joseon era. The female lead, Shin Hye Sun, is widely recognized for her appearances in popular dramas Angel’s Last Mission, Thirty but Seventeen (for which she won a best actress award in South Korea)and hit series My Golden Life. The male lead Kim Jung Hyun gained recognition for his role in blockbuster hit drama Crash Landing On You. The director of the drama, Yoon SeongSik is wellknown for his historical dramas such asHwarang, Bridal Mask and The King’s Face. Mr. Queen is written by Park Gye Ok who also penned successful medical thriller Doctor Prisoner.The series reunites lead actor Kim Jung Hyun and Seol In Ah who both starred in the drama School 2017. Choi JinHyuk will also make a special appearance in this drama.
Hera, The Goddess of Revenge is a mystery drama about Hera, a reporter who marries one of the country’s most famous celebrities and becomes a popular influencer. Unfortunately she is caught in an unfounded scandal that ruins her reputation and she seeks revenge against those who hurt her. The story also follows talented lawyer Cha Min Joon who also vows to destroy those who ruined his family. They both realize there is more going on than meets the eye. They delve deeper and find shocking truths.This drama features Kim Sa Rang from Secret Garden and Abyssand up-and-coming actorYoon Hyun Min who recently appeared in the rom-comsTo All The Guys Who Loved Me and My Holo Love.
Also showing this month is drama The Penthouse, the story of an ambitious woman who is determined to do whatever it takes to both enter the high society and a luxury penthouse in the Gangnam District. However,she soon turns into a greed-driven “monster” in the process.The drama is the highly anticipated reunion of writer Kim Soon Ok and PDJoo Dong Min, who worked together on the popular SBS drama The Last Empress. As a recent top drama, it has achieved high ratings in South Korea. For example, the 11th episode broadcast on December 2 recorded an average TV viewership rating of 19.6% nationwide, and 21.2% in metropolitan areas.
Also showing is Cheat on Me if You Can. The series follows Kang Yeo Joo (Cho Yeo Jeong) who is a best-selling crime novelist. Because of her job, she is perpetually thinking about gruesome murder methods to write about. Her husband Han Woo-Sung (Go Joon) is a divorce lawyer. He is a doting husband but one day writes a memo to his wife that reads “If I cheat, I die.”Cho Yeo Jeong is most recognized for her leading role in the award-winning film Parasite, while Go Joon is best known for his breakout role in The Fiery Priest. He also starred in his first lead role in Oh My Baby earlier this year.
Additional titles include fantasy thriller Kairos, corporate melodramaDelayed Justice and mystery drama Awaken. Be sure to catch these and many more thrilling shows coming up this December on Viu!
Viu-ers can watch these series and movies on the Viu app which can be downloaded for free on App Store, Google Play, and selected smart TVs, as well as on the web at www.viu.com.
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*Note that shows may havedifferent availability and release datesacross markets.
New titles for your Viu-ing pleasure:
Title: True Beauty
Starts:December 10, 2020
Type: Series
Synopsis:Based on a Korean hit webtoon, True Beauty tells the story of a high school student, ImJuGyeong, with an inferiority complex about her appearance. She hides behind heavy make-up and convinces others that her made-up face is her natural appearance. The only boy who has seen her without makeup is Lee Su Ho, an attractive and dashing model student with a dark past. Slowly, the two become drawn to each other and learn more about the other’s secrets.
Cast: Cha Eun Woo, Moon Ga Young, Hwang In Yeop
Why watch:
– First on Viu!
– The director Kim Sang Hyub has produced popular past works like idol drama Extraordinary You and period dramas The King in Love and Dong Yi.
– The three lead actors highly resemble the original characters in the webtoon, and many are looking forward to their chemistry!
Title: Mr. Queen
Starts:December 13, 2020
Type: Series
Synopsis:Adapted from popular web series Go Princess Go, Mr. Queen tells the story of a man from the modern age whose soul gets trapped in the body of a queen in the Joseon era. Bong Hwan is a free-spirited man who works as the President’s chef. One day, he wakes up in Joseon Dynasty as a woman named Kim So Yong, who has to marry King Cheol Jong the next day. He tries to return to the present day, or even at least back to being a man, but fails.
Cast:Shin Hye Sun, Kim Jung Hyun
Why watch:
– First on Viu!
– The director Yoon SeongSik is wellknown for his historical dramas like Hwarang, Bridal Mask and The King’s Face and the series is written by Park Gye Ok who also penned successful medical thriller Doctor Prisoner.
– The series reunites lead actor Kim Jung Hyun and Seol In Ah who both starred in the drama School2017.
– Choi JinHyuk will make a special appearance in this drama.
Title: Cheat on Me if You CanType: Series
Synopsis:Kang Yeo Joo (Cho Yeo Jeong) is a best-selling crime novelist. Because of her job, she is perpetually thinking about gruesome murder methods to write about. Her husband Han Woo-Sung (Go Joon) is a divorce lawyer. He is a doting husband but one day writes a memo to his wife that reads “If I cheat, I die.”
Cast: Cho Yeo Jeong, Go Joon, Kim Young Dae, Yeon Woo (Momoland)
Why watch:
– First on Viu!
– Cho Yeo Jeong is most recognized for her leading role in the award-winning film Parasite
– Go Joon is best known for his breakout role in The Fiery Priest.
Kim Young Dae is a rising actor who starred in Extra-ordinary You and When the Weather is Fine.
Title: Hera, Goddess of Revenge
Type: Series
Synopsis:Hera is a reporter who marries one of the country’s most famous celebrities and becomes a popular influencer. Unfortunately, she is caught in an unfounded scandal that ruins her reputation and she seeks revenge against those that hurt her. The story also follows talented lawyer Cha Min Joon who also vows to destroy those who ruined his family. They both realize there is more going on than meets the eye. They delve deeper and find shocking truths.
Cast: Kim Sa-rang, Yoon Hyun-min
Why watch:
– First on Viu!
– This is Kim Sa Rang’s first official return to the small screen, after her lead role in the 2015 JTBC melodrama This Is My Love (also known as My Love Eun-dong).
Title: The Penthouse
Type: Series
Synopsis: An ambitious woman is determined to do whatever it takes to both enter high society and own a luxury penthouse in the Gangnam District. However, she soon turns into a greed-driven “monster” in the process.
Cast:Kim So Yeon, Eugene, Uhm Ki Joon, Bong Tae Gyu, Yoon Jong Hoon
Why watch:
– First on Viu!
– The drama is the highly anticipated reunion of writer Kim Soon Ok and PD Joo Dong Min, who worked together on the popular SBS drama The Last Empress.
Title: Kairos
Type:Series
Synopsis:Kim SeoJin (Shin Sung Rok) is an ambitious man who is fixated on success. He climbs the corporate ladder to become the youngest executive at his company, and his life appears to be perfect with a successful career and a beautiful family. However, his world comes crashing down when his young daughter is kidnapped. Desperate to recover everything he has lost, he begins to communicate with Han Ae Ri (Lee Se Young), a woman from his past.
Cast:Shin Sung Rok, Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Se Young, Kang Seung Yoon (Winner)
Why watch:
– First on Viu!
– Director Park Seung Woo of Lookout and W.
