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Following a successful 2023, WeTV, the international streaming platform by Tencent Video, is gearing up for a stellar 2024 in Southeast Asia – one packed with new and interesting shows to captivate regional audiences. 

Kaichen Li, Head of WeTV said, “WeTV’s successes and achievements in 2023 give us plenty of reasons to be excited about the coming year. In 2024, our collaborations, award-winning originals, and strategic partnerships will further strengthen our position in the streaming landscape, allowing us to deliver even more meaningful and culturally significant content to our viewers across Southeast Asia.”

Kicking Off 2024 With CHUANG ASIA & All-New WeTV Originals

WeTV launched the highly anticipated Idol survival show CHUANG ASIA on 3 February 2024, which featured international pop star Jackson Wang as Lead Mentor, alongside top local personalities TEN, Jeff Satur, Mike Angelo, and Nene Pornnappan as fellow mentors. Following the tremendous success of Tencent Video’s CHUANG (China Edition), spanning four seasons and garnering immense interest from viewers across Asia, CHUANG Asia is set to captivate audiences like never before through the collaborations with leading entertainment companies across Asia, such as Have Fun Media, RYCE Entertainment, one31, GMMTV, and 4Venture under the 411 Entertainment network. 

CHUANG Asia will see 70 aspiring idol-to-be candidates to undergo training and compete with each other to secure a place in the debuting girl group of 9 members. The viewership of CHUANG ASIA’s premiere on WeTV exceeded CHUANG 2021, demonstrating the growing popularity of the show in the region. 

WeTV viewers across Thailand and Indonesia are in for a treat in 2024, with a host of original Thai and Indonesian productions set to take the two markets by storm. Thai viewers may look forward to I saw You in My Dream and Knock Out, both adaptations of popular IPs produced by Dee Hup House. 

Meanwhile, Indonesian viewers are set to be wowed by the highly anticipated Harus Kawin produced by MD, starring award-winning actor Reza Rahadian and renowned actress Mikha Tambayong. The upcoming action thriller, Dangerous Affair – Hitmakerfeaturing Luna May and Audi Marissa will also keep Indonesian audiences at the edge of their seats. 

In addition to all-new WeTV Originals, WeTV viewers can also tune into a line-up of highly anticipated Chinese dramas in 2024, including Lost You Forever Season 2, Amidst a Snowstorm of Love, The Rise of Ning, Love Has Fireworks, Guardians of the Dafeng, The Guide to Capturing a Black Lotus, Best Choice Ever and There Is A Lover in My Hometown. 

Simply put, WeTV’s Southeast Asia line-up in 2024 is bigger, better, and more entertaining than ever before! 

An Excellent 2023 for WeTV

WeTV came off a successful 2023 for Southeast Asia, as popular Chinese actress Zhao Lusi and actor Kai Xu were named WeTV’s Global Brand Ambassador, adding some A-list glamour to the Southeast Asian market. Zhao Lusi’s historical fiction-romance drama series Love Like The Galaxy proved to be a record-breaker, gaining the highest single-day streaming viewership for a Chinese Drama on WeTV in 2022, with over 200 million views. Kai Xu’s latest fiction-romance, Sword and Fairy reached #1 on Twitter’s real-time charts on the day of its release date announcement on WeTV. It also topped WeTV’s Hot 10 charts in the United States, Canada, Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and many other countries.

2023 was also a standout year for WeTV Originals, with Indonesian star Dinda Kanya Dewi from Kupu Malam (Night Butterfly) winning the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Web Series award at the 36th Bandung Film Festival 2023, while Love Mechanicswon Best Drama of the Year at the Royal Thai Drama Awards (Nataraj Awards). Additionally, following its launch, the first season of Chinese dramas The Love You Give Me and Lost You Forever topped the charts across all regions. 

On the business front, WeTV achieved a 20% year-on-year growth in subscription revenue in 2023, in addition to closing several key partnership deals across Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, WeTV partnered with Astro, the No.1 set-top box provider and also MyRepublic from Indonesia, one of the largest set-top box providers in local market. The two partnerships has enhanced WeTV’s penetration rate in both countries, increasing the total subscription base, and meanwhile helping entrench WeTV’s position as Southeast Asian entertainment provider.

WeTV also launched Mass Bundle packages with Indonesian telco giant Telkomsel this year, which brought WeTV a tremendous growth in subscription base and brand influence in Indonesia. Monthly transaction volume in WeTV subscription has been increasing significantly year-on-year.

Li added, “As we look ahead to 2024, we are excited to continue pushing boundaries, bringing forth compelling narratives, and expanding our reach globally. The recognition received at prestigious events like the Bandung Film Festival and the Royal Thai Drama Awards underscores the quality of our content, and we are grateful for the trust our audience and partners place in WeTV. We remain dedicated to our mission of providing outstanding entertainment experiences and fostering meaningful connections with our viewers.”

WeTV is available on desktop and can also be downloaded from mobile apps, either on Android (Google Play) or iOS (App Store) devices. Check out WeTV’s official website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to keep yourself up-to-date with the latest news and updates. 

Love is in the air this February! How about planning a date night with the S.O. – wine, chocolates, his and hers pajamas, and binge-watching a sweet romantic series on WeTV! All the ingredients for an evening loaded with all those feel-good loving vibes this Valentine month.

Check out these heart-happy C-dramas, Pinoy movies, and WeTV Originals are sure to fit the bill –

Imagine living in that perfect fantasy world straight out someone’s novel? In the new C-Drama Please Don’t Spoil Me, Yan Yiyi (Zhang Miaoyi) gets stuck as a character in her own online novel. To return to her own world, she must complete a 100-day mission and conquer the cold palace. As she works on her quest, she finds herself in the crossfire with the emperor, Qin Yu (Jin Xianzheng).  When sparks begin to fly, Yan Yiyi is unsure what her next move will be. Stream two new episodes every day at 7PM for free, or access all episodes on VIP.

Watch the trailer.

Stream Please Don’t Spoil Me on WeTV.

Stories inspired by a fantasy world continue in the super nakakakilig C-Drama series Manga Man Falling From The Sky. Any author knows, any written work comes with many revisions. Comic book creator Mao Douzi is faced with the consequences of the changes when her lead villain, Su Wang, enters the real world demanding a proper ending. As they spend more time together, feelings come into play. Could drama be waiting in the wings when yet another character decides to make an appearance? Stream all episodes on VIP.

Watch the trailer.

Stream Manga Man Falling from the sky on WeTV.

The Filipino drama Foolish Love zeroes in on the adventures and misadventures of a group of friends and young love. Joel Lamangan directs the good-looking cast led by Angeline Quinto, Jake Cuenca, Tommy Esguerra, Ejay Falcon, and Jerold Napoles. The 2017 film features unique stories on finding the one. From a single mother struggling to raise her kids, to a young woman faced with indecent proposals, but picks the decent guy. Then there is the girl who dreams of a lost childhood love but finds happiness in the most unexpected of places.

Watch the trailer.

Stream Foolish Love on WeTV.

Enchong Dee and Janine Gutierrez shine in Elise, a heartwarming story about how perfect love comes at the perfect time. Bert and Elise first cross paths in school as tweens. When Elise moves away, they move on with their lives and finish school. When she returns to their small town years later, they find themselves finding forever love.

Watch the trailer.

Stream Elise on WeTV.

Meet Nel. He does not forget anything. Not a single thing. Which is great when it comes to his job as a journalist. One day, a photo pops up on social about a girl who broke his heart, and he couldn’t remember who she was. In  Finding You, Nel sets off on an extraordinary journey of reliving past loves in search of a mystery girl, and hopefully the one who will be his last love. This charming film stars Jerome Ponce, Jane Oineza and Barbie Imperial.

Watch the trailer.

Stream Finding You on WeTV.

WeTV has also become a bit of an expert in the romantic comedy department, with three super sweet original shows you can’t miss.  B&B: The Story of the Battle of Brody and Brandy, starring Ian Veneracion and Iza Calzado, in which love blooms between two warring innkeepers. In Boyfriend No. 13, Kim (Sue Ramirez) relies on her lucky charms and tarot cards as she chooses between Don (JC De Vera) and Bob (JC Santos) as her one true love. Lastly, the GL love story Betcin follows Kylie Padilla and Andrea Torres as they play a social media superstar couple who are on the rocks. They join an online contest in the hopes of winning a large cash prize. Stream these series for free on WeTV.

Stream B&B: The Story of the Battle of Brody and Brandy

Stream Boyfriend No. 13

Stream Betcin

To help ensure that true love prospers, spend Valentine weekend at Lucky Chinatown strolling under the WeTV Lanterns Of Fortune. Write down that special someone’s name on red paper and tie it up under the love lantern, sending a wish for long-lasting happiness! Snap a selfie and post it, tagging WeTV Philippines, and using the hashtags #WeTVLanternsofFortune #RoartoNewHeightsofSuccess and #LuckyChinatown. The most creative ones may just win some cool prizes. The promo runs from February 12 to 18.

Stay tuned to the WeTV Philippines social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive updates on other WeTV Originals, the biggest P-pop concerts, and premium Asian content.

To stream the WeTV Originals and the very best in Asian Premium Content, Filipino shows and anime, just download the WeTV and iflix app from the App store and Google Play and start  watching! A monthly subscription rings in at only P129, quarterly at P349, and an annual subscription is only P1250 for recurring subscriptions. A purchase of a one-month pass is at P199.

As everyone slowly eases into 2022, great entertainment is a must to get through those busy days. WeTV has got all its bases covered with a whole slate of exciting shows perfect for binge-watching and chilling out at any time, and on any device.

The WeTV Thailand suspense drama series The Revenge follows the story of the Akarapisansakuls, a family whose history is mired in violence. When a mysterious woman enters their lives and begins turning them against each other, they need to do everything to keep the family from imploding. It is left up to Vee, an heir to the family legacy, to destroy the enemy. Except he is faced with an impossible choice – protecting his family or letting justice run its course. Stream new episodes of The Revenge every Monday and Tuesday.

P-pop fans are in for a treat with exclusive specials on SB19! Since they were launched three years ago, the guys have been riding this meteoric rise to the top of the charts powered by both talent and determination. WeTV had a front row seat to all the preparations for their recent anniversary concert held at the Araneta Coliseum. Calling on all A’Tin to show their support for SB19 and catch Kwentulitan With SB19, streaming soon on WeTV.

C-Drama fans are in for a treat with a whole lineup of new shows heading to the streamer very soon. Among the most anticipated is the romantic series She And her Perfect Husband. The story revolves around an ambitious young lawyer Qin Shi (Yang Mi) who joins a firm who favors married lawyers. She gets in because her brother changes her status to “married” in her application. Before she can admit to the truth, her “husband” Yang Hua (Xu Kai) makes an appearance. Will this deception lead to true love?

The fan-favorite series My Girlfriend Is An Alien, starring Wan Peng and Bie Thassapak Hsu, is all set to continue with season 2. Alien Ambassador Chai Xiao Qi has finally settled down here on Earth with her human boyfriend. When her alien partner suddenly arrives, her perfect life is turned upside down. Can they defend their love before she find herself forced to return to her planet. Binge watch Season 1 of My Girlfriend Is An Alien, one of the top C-Dramas of 2020, on WeTV before season 2
premieres soon.

For those in the mood for a crazy sexy show, then don’t miss WeTV’s highly-rated series The Kangks Show. The Angelica Panganiban-starrer has been one of the most-watched show on the streamer globally since its December premiere. It has also gotten rave reviews from fans, media and industry folks. New episodes drop on WeTV’s VIP tier every Wednesday, and on FREE every Friday.

Stay tuned to the WeTV Philippines social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive updates on other WeTV Originals, the biggest P-pop concerts, and premium Asian content.

To stream the WeTV Originals and the very best in Asian Premium Content, Filipino shows and anime, just download the WeTV and iflix app from the App store and Google Play and start watching! A monthly subscription rings in at only P59, quarterly at P159, and an annual subscription is only P599 for recurring subscriptions, while a one-month pass is only P149.