From the creator of Downton Abbey, the upcoming new HBO original series The Gilded Agetransports you back to New York City in the 1880s, where the fantastically rich individuals get embroiled in a social war during a period of immense economic change.
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The Gilded Age premieres Tuesday, January 25 at 10am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO, with a same day encore at 10pm on HBO. Subsequent episodes will debut every Tuesday.
About a year after the ultimate face-off between monsters happened in Godzilla Vs. Kong, an update on Legendary’s next move for the MonsterVerse is finally here! According to a report from Deadline, Apple TV+ has ordered a live-action series that will feature Godzilla and the Titans.
The project that is yet to be titled is set after the Earth-shaking battle between Godzilla and the Titans in San Francisco, and will follow one family’s journey to uncover the secrets of these monsters and a legacy that links them to the secret organization known as Monarch. Chris Black will serve as the showrunner, while other details about the series are yet to revealed.
The MonsterVerse kicked off in 2014 with the reboot film Godzilla, followed by Kong: Skull Island in 2017, Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019, and Godzilla vs. Kong last year. An anime series titled Skull Island, which is also tied to the MonsterVerse is also in the works and is set to stream on Netflix.
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings books as well as its movie adaptations must not miss this upcoming series on Amazon Prime!
The streaming platform has just unveiled the title of their upcoming prequel series from the famous medieval fantasy franchise. In a short teaser, molten metal is seen filling a wooden mold before forming into the show’s title: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
The epic drama is set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The show follows an ensemble of familiar and new characters who must face the long-feared reemergence of evil in their world, taking viewers from the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map.
The cast includes Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Maxim Baldry, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charles Edwards, Trystan Gravelle, and Sir Lenny Henry, with J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay serving as showrunners.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set for release on Amazon Prime on September 2 this year.
If you’re looking for an excuse to binge-watch local films, here’s a really good one: we discovered how you can watch a lot of Filipino films on YouTube, subscription-free!
Star Cinema is treating movie lovers to a limited period of free movies through their YouTube channel! As of this writing, we counted 27 films on their playlist that you can watch for free, and some of these titles from Star Cinema and Black Sheep also feature English subtitles.
Tawa-Tawa Together with the whole family with our lineup of FREE FULL MOVIES for the perfect movie marathon, now up on Star Cinema’s YouTube channel for a LIMITED time! For the complete movie marathon experience, click this link to see the full playlist: https://t.co/EePDshlTr4pic.twitter.com/vExZqJKg7k
To give you a sneak peek of what your free movie marathon can look like, here are 10 titles you can now stream for free through Star Cinema’s YouTube channel:
The year 2021 proved to be another successful year for Korean content on Netflix, especially with the release of Squid Game that quickly became a global phenomenon. In fact, according to the numbers released by Don Kang, Netflix’s VP of Content for Korea, the global viewing hours of their Korean shows grew six-fold last year, compared to 2019.
With such an amount of love from their viewers, Netflix is set to continue bringing us quality Korean content this year. To hype up the excitement among subscribers, the streaming giant has now released a sizzle reel of their upcoming titles this 2022. Watch it below:
Below is the full list for Netflix’s Korean content slate for the year, including details dropped by the streaming platform:
SERIES
All Of Us Are Dead (January 28)
Directed by: Lee JQ, Kim Nam-su Starring: Yoon Chan-young, Park Ji-hu, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee You-mi, Lim Jae-hyeok
Netflix Series All of Us Are Dead is a story about students trapped in a school amid a zombie virus outbreak who later join hands to fight for survival. All of Us Are Dead is based on a popular webtoon by Webtoon creator Joo Dong-geun, touted as a ‘Korean-style zombie graphic novel’ with its wild imagination, gripping storyline, and meticulous details. The horrific visuals of students infected by the mysterious zombie virus and stunning action set in different parts of the school are a must-watch.
Juvenile Justice (TBA)
Directed by: Hong Jong-chan Starring: Kim Hye-soo, Kim Moo-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Lee Jung-Eun
Juvenile Justice deals with a judge who dislikes juvenile delinquents, later realizing the troubles children face in society and how society is circumventing them to become better people. Kim Hye-soo(Hyena, Signal) plays Sim Eun-seok, the charismatic judge newly appointed to a district with the highest juvenile delinquency and makes unorthodox decisions to existing judgments. She later tries to send a message that society is also responsible for juveniles’ immoral and illicit acts.
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Twenty Five Twenty One (February 12)
Directed by: Jung Jeehyun Starring: Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Ji Yeon, Choi Hyun Wook, Lee Ju Myung
Twenty Five, Twenty One is a drama of youths who lost their dream to the zeitgeist of 1998, a drama of their dilemma and growth. They called out each other’s names for the first time when they were twenty-two and eighteen. Now they’ve each become twenty-five and twenty-one. The fine line between a heart-fluttering first love and a heart-warming friendship gives them butterflies. Their sparkling love and growth, as well as the chemistry and hardships among the five friends, remind us of our intense yet beautiful youth.
Forecasting Love and Weather (February 12)
Directed by: Cha Young Hun Starring: Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, Yura
Forecasting Love and Weather is a cheerful romance drama of people at the Korea Meteorological Administration who break, fall, and get back on their feet every day. Forecasting Love and Weather is a romantic comedy series of people at the Korea Meteorological Administration who break, fall and get back on their feet every day. The story narrates Jin Ha-kyung, who decides never to commit to an office romance after a brutal break-up, again falling into a relationship with a newcomer in the team Lee Si-woo who is different but attractive in his own way. With a star-studded cast of Park Min Young and Song Kang, this is one of the most anticipated Romantic Comedies in the first half of 2022.
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Thirty Nine (February 16)
Directed by: Kim Sang-ho Starring: Son Ye-jin, Jeon Mi-do, Kim Ji-hyun
Thirty Nine is a down-to-earth life and romance drama that touches deep into the friendship, love, and life of three friends who are about to turn forty. A coincidence in their high school years brought the three of them together to become BFFs. Cha Mi-jo (played by Son Ye-jin) Jeong Chan-young (played by Jeon Mi-do) and Jang Joo-hee (played by Kim Ji-hyun) are very close friends who have been through both the good and the worst times together. Mi-jo now works as a Dermatologist, Chan-young as an acting coach and Joo-hee as a cosmetics sales manager. One fine day, when they are all 39, life takes a turn for the worse and they have to get ready for goodbye.
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Tomorrow (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Tae-Youn, Sung Chi-Wook Starring: Kim Hee-seon, Rowoon, Lee Soo-hyuk
The grim reapers who used to escort the dead now save those who want to die. An afterlife fantasy drama, Tomorrow depicts how a long-time unemployed Choi Jun-woong accidentally bumps into grim reapers on a special mission and becomes a contract worker at their Crisis Management Team to help them out on their mission.
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Business Proposal
Directed by: Park Seon Ho Starring: Ahn Hyo-Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Seol In A, Kim Min Gue, Lee Duck Hwa
An office romance drama, Business Proposal, is based on a globally famous web novel and webtoon of the same name with a total 320 million views. An office romance of a perfect CEO who’s got both the looks and the brains and an average employee who becomes his blind date will certainly keep you away from quitting your job! An average employee Shin Ha-ri (played by Kim Se Jeong) goes on a blind date in her friend’s stead as a sassy girl, only to find her blind date to be the CEO of her company, Kang Tae-moo (played by Ahn Hyo-Seop). After the two run into each other on their blind date, they each struggle in their own way at the office as the CEO and the employee, which can sometimes be sweet, thrilling, and even tense.
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The Sound of Magic (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Sung-youn Starring: Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun, Hwang In-youp
The Sound of Magic, based on the popular webtoon Annarasumanara, is a touching drama about Yoon Ah-yi, a girl who had to grow up too fast, and Rieul, a mysterious magician who — although grown up — wants to remain as a kid. Ji Chang-wook plays Rieul, a mysterious magician who lives in an abandoned amusement park, Choi Sung-eun plays the role of Yoon Ah-yi and Hwang In-youp will play Yoon Ah-yi’s classmate Na Il-deung. The Sound of Magic will be directed by Kim Sung-youn whose impeccable storytelling skills were shown in the hit series, Itaewon Class. He teams up again with writer Kim Min Jeong, who worked with him on Love in the Moonlight.
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Remarriage and Desires (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Jung-Min Starring: Kim Hee-Seon, Lee Hyun-Wook, Jung Eugene, Park Hoon, Cha Ji-Yeon
Remarriage & Desires is a satire of Korean society governed by desire. Set at the exclusive matchmaking agency Rex catering to the top echelons of society, ambitious souls hope to upgrade their status by marrying or remarrying into the ranks of the elite. They aspire to nab someone from the “Black” tier, the highest group consisting of the top 0.001 percent of the population. With a star-studded cast of Kim Hee-Seon, Lee Hyun-Wook, and Jung Eungene, Remarriage and Desires shrewdly portrays the commercialized dating/marriage business and society’s perception in which we live.
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A Model Family (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Jin-woo Starring: Jung Woo, Park Hee-soon, Yoon Jin-seo, Park Ji-yeon
A Model Family is a story about a man on the brink of bankruptcy and divorce stumbling upon a car loaded with cash. The incident has him crossing paths with the second-in-command of a drug organization. Jung Woo, Park Hee-soon, Yoon Jin-seo and Park Ji-yeon lead this thrilling illustration of an ordinary family coincidently putting hands on illegal drug money. The scene-stealing synergy between acclaimed actors Jung Woo – who plays the man discovering the cash – and Park Hee-soon – who plays the second-in-command of Drug Cartel – is a must-watch ready to captivate the audience.
Glitch tells the story of Hong Jihyo, who attempts to track down her missing boyfriend with the help of members of a UFO club. In the process, she comes face to face with a mysterious secret. Writer Gin Han-sai who enthralled audiences and critics with the much-lauded Netflix series Extracurricular. The series will be directed by Roh Deok, known for her genre-crossing agility, and Jeon Yeo-been plays the lead role of Hong Jihyo, and NANA plays Bora.
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The Accidental Narco (TBA)
Directed by: Yoon Jong-bin Starring: Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Jung-min, Park Hae-soo, Jo Woo-jin, Yoo Yeon-seok, Chang Chen
Based on real-life events, the story is about an ordinary entrepreneur who has no choice but to risk his life in joining the secret mission of government agents to capture a Korean drug lord operating in The Accidental Narco.The Accidental Narco marks Director Yoon Jong-bin’s first foray into series and first collaboration with Netflix. A star-studded cast including Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Jung-min, Park Hae-soo, Jo Woo-jin and Yoo Yeson-seok is on deck, along with mounting anticipation as The Accidental Narco is the first collaboration between Ha Jung-woo and Hwang Jung-min.
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The Fabulous (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Jeong-hyeon Starring: Chae Soo-bin, Choi Min-ho
The Fabulous is a highly realistic romance that explores the dreams, love, and friendship of young people who devote their lives to working in the fashion industry, where fashion often means passion.
Love to Hate You (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Jeong-kwon Starring: Kim Ok-vin, Yoo Teo, Kim Ji-hun, Go Won-hee
Love to Hate You is about the war-like relationship between a woman who hates losing to men and a man frantically suspicious of women who later discover life remedies behind their opposite characteristics. Starring Kim Ok-bin and Teo Yoo, Love to Hate You depicts the love and emotional sympathy that triumphs over the broader mistrust between the opposite sex.
Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Hong-sun Starring: Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Yunjin, Park Hae-soo, Jun Jong-seo, Lee Won-jong, Park Myung-hoon, Kim Seung-o, Kim Ji-hun, Jang Yoon-ju, Lee Joobeen, Lee Hyun-woo, Kim Ji-hoon, Lee Kyu-ho
Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area narrates a genius strategist and his talented crew – composed of top-class thieves – attempting to pull off an unprecedented heist in the Korean Peninsula. The story portrays unexpected twists and turns as the crew stage a hostage while facing inexplicable challenges. All eyes are focused on the background and definition behind the title Joint Economic Area.
Somebody (TBA)
Directed by: Jung Ji-woo Starring: Kim Young-kwang, Kang Hae-lim, Kim Yong-ji, Kim Su-yeon
A murder case revolves around the social dating app – Somebody, triggering a developer of the app, and her friends to entangle in inexplicable issues surrounding a mysterious figure named Yoon-oh. Prominent director Jung Ji-woo spearheads the production – marking his first foray into series and collaboration with Netflix – along with writer Han Ji-wan renown for his ability to write excellent thriller genre scripts. Star Kim Young-kwang leads the cast with a group of fresh new names Kang Hae-lim, Kim Yong-ji, and Kim Su-yeon.
Black Knight (TBA)
Directed by: Cho Ui-seok Starring: Kim woo-bin, Esom, Kang you-seok
Starring Kim woo-bin, Black Knight illustrates an air polluted world in 2071, where people depend on respirator masks to breathe. Only one percent of the human race has survived, and a strict social stratification has been established in the deserted lands of the Korean Peninsula. Delivery drivers play a crucial role within this system, and for refugees, becoming a delivery driver is their only hope for survival. Amid desolation, Black Knight tells the story of a legendary delivery driver 5-8 with exceptional battle skills and refugee Sawol who dreams of following in his footsteps.
Celeb Five: Behind The Curtain (TBA)
Directed by: Kim Joo-hyung, Go Min-seok Starring: Celeb Five (Kim Shin-young, Song Eun-i, Shin Bong-seon, An Young-mi)
Celeb Five on Netflix? A fake documentary Celeb Five: Behind the Curtain takes a peek into how Celeb Five goes on marathons of ideation meetings to plan an amazing stage after being offered a solo show on Netflix. Their behind-the-stage work, more ingenious and hilarious than the on-stage show itself, provides incessant laughter and fun. Endless gut-busting stories, all-of-a-sudden pretend play, skits made on-the-fly and all the improvs… They’re definitely showing all they’ve got! This hilarious show is produced by Company SangSang, known for its great synergy with Netflix on shows like Busted, Twogether and New World, and co-directed by Celeb Five and Director Kim Joo-hyoung, praised for having laid the groundwork for Korean standing comedies with Park Na-rae: Glamour Warning and Lee Su-geun: The Sense Coach.
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FILMS
Love and Leashes (February 11)
Directed by: Park Hyun-jin Starring: Seo Hyun, Lee Jun-Young, EL
Love and Leashes is a film about a different kind of romance between a man with a unique taste and a woman who stumbles upon his secret. Seo Hyun, who recently played a shapeshifting swindler in Private Lives, will star in her first film, Love and Leashes. Jung Ji-woo, played by Seo Hyun in the film, is a woman who leads a racy romance by engaging in a “special” relationship with her co-worker after she accidentally learns about his secret peculiarities. Performing outstandingly across an array of genres like in the musical Swag Age: Shout, Chosun!, the drama Please Don’t Date Him, Imitation, rising star Lee Jun-young will play the role of Jung Ji-hoo, a man with unusual tastes. Lee Jun-young will add vibrancy and excitement in the role as his character’s charm and figure, adored by his female co-workers, hide his secret and unique taste.
Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (TBA)
Directed by: Na Hyun Writer: An Sang-hoon, Na Hyun Starring: Sul Kyung-gu, Park Hae-soo, HIROYUKI Ikeuchi, Yang Dong-keun, EL, Song Jae-lim, Park Jin-young
A breathtaking spy action film Yaksha: Ruthless Operations unfolds as a merciless man known as “Yaksha” crosses paths with a prosecutor on a special inspection mission in Shenyang, a city in China notorious for espionage. Director Na Hyun makes his long-awaited comeback after directing Prison, which has swept audiences off their feet with stunning action scenes and a tightly wound plot, and adapting Inseparable Bros into a delicate and heartwarming story. Sul Kyung-gu plays the callous head of the overseas espionage team, also known as the man-eating Yaksha, who accomplishes his goals by hook or by crook. Park Hae-soo, a global star from Squid Game, plays the role of Ji-hoon, a prosecutor demoted to Shenyang for playing it by the book.
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Carter (TBA)
Directed by: Jung Byung-gil Starring: Joo Won
Carter is a new original film about an agent suffering from memory loss who is thrown into the middle of a mysterious mission. At the helm of the series is director Jung Byung-gil, whose skilled hands have produced many unique action films. Joo Won, who played powerful roles in Good doctor, Yong-pal, transforms into an action hero in Director Jung Byung-gil’s new work. In the popular drama Alice, which involved car chases and hand-to-hand combat, Joo Won exhibited his great skill in performing action scenes. The role of Carter will challenge him with even more extreme and exciting action. In the series, Carter is a top agent who awakens one day with a complete loss of memory, but is then thrown into the mission of a lifetime. Joo Won will portray the character’s inner struggle as he deals with the uncertainties of his mission.
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Seoul Vibe (TBA)
Directed by: Moon Hyun-sung Starring: Yoo Ah-in, Ko Kyung-Pyo, Lee kyoo-hyung, Park Ju-hyun, Ong Seong-wu
Action blockbuster Seoul Vibe narrates a talented crew of baby drivers – known as the Sangedong Supreme team. With the world’s eyes drained to the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, the illegal transactions of capital (funds) is a significant issue. A special operation driven by the Sangedong Supreme team initiates to unravel the corruption behind the slush funds. An all-star cast – Yoo Ah-in, Ko Kyung-pyo, Lee kyoo-hyung , Park Ju-hyun, Ong Seong-wu– portrays this incredible chase in the city of Seoul tightly packed with breathtaking action scenes.
20th Century Girl (TBA)
Directed by: Bang Woo-ri Starring: Kim You-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, Roh Yoon-seo
In 1999 – the last year of the 20th century – seventeen-year-old Bo-ra finds her first love: a sweet, pure but heartbreaking relationship. Years later in the 21st century, news about her first love revives her teenage romance that she once thought had forgotten.The 20th Century Girl narrates the lives of the youth in their 20s, filled with vivid moments of love and friendship. Starring the popular Kim You-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, and Roh Yoon-Seo, this pit-a-patting film will be directed by Bang Woo-ri, who won the Best Short Film award for Mrs.Young at the Blue Dragon Awards.
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JUNG_E (TBA)
Directed by: Yeon Sang-ho Starring: Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo
JUNG_E portrays a desolated Earth in the 22nd century that is no longer inhabitable due to climate change. Amid the chaos, an internal war breaks out in the shelter built for human survival. Victory – meaning the end of the war – now hinges on finding a way to clone the legendary mercenary JUNG_E into a scalable robot. Orchestrated by Director Yeon Sang-ho of Train to Busan, Peninsula, and Hellbound, and with a colorful cast – Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo–,JUNG_E portrays a unique theme combined with dystopia, cloning, and technology.
Netflix has just released a special teaser for the upcoming Korean adaptation of Spain’s global hit series La Casa de Papel. Titled Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area, the series reimagines the popular characters of El Profesor, Berlin, Tokyo, and more as they commit the biggest heist in South Korea.
Watch the teaser below:
The teaser features the Professor, portrayed by Yoo Ji-tae, as he approaches a wall with masks including the original show’s iconic Salvador Dali mask. The scene cuts off just as the Professor reaches out to take a mask. Since the Dali mask represents Spain, viewers can expect that the crew of the new series will don masks that will also represent Korea.
The teaser then gives us a look at the other key characters of the series, including Seon Woojin, the Team leader of the Crisis Negotiation Team, and the Professor’s crew members– Berlin, Tokyo, Moscow, Denver, Nairobi, Rio, Helsinki, and Oslo.
Directed by Kim Hong-sun, the series also stars Kim Yunjin, Park Hae-soo, Jun Jong-seo, Lee Won-jong, Park Myung-hoon, Kim Sung-o, Kim Ji-hun, Jang Yoon-ju, Lee Joobeen, Lee Hyun-woo, Kim Ji-hoon, and Lee Kyu-ho.
Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area will be released sometime in 2022, only on Netflix.
Alongside the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home and the fans’ anticipation for Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness, Marvel Studios is also getting ready to pump out more shows, including Moon Knightwhich will introduce a new Marvel hero on screen.
Watch the official trailer for Moon Knight below:
The upcoming series follows the gift shop employee Steven Grant who suffers from blackouts and memories of a different life. He then discovers that he has dissociative identity disorder and has another identity as a mercenary named Marc Spector. With enemies closing in on them, Steven and Marc must navigate their complex identities as they become the vigilante Moon Knight.
Moon Knight stars Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and May Calamawy. Mohamed Diab and the team of Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead directed the episodes, with Jeremy Slater as the head writer. The show is set for release on Disney+ this March 30.
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.
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Something spicy is heading to Netflix! Love and Leashes, an upcoming South Korean film from the streaming service has dropped its first teaser trailer, giving us the naughty chemistry between Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun and Lee Jun-Young.
Watch the teaser trailer for Love and Leashes below:
Based on the webtoon of the same name, Love and Leashes follows the office romance between two co-workers– the rookie dominatrix Ji-Woo and the submissive Ji-Hoo– as they participate in a contractual relationship filled with pleasure and pain.
Directed by Park Hyun-Jin, the movie is set for release on Netflix this February 11.
Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from January 17 to 23, 2022.
January 17, Monday
Despicable Me (3pm, HBO) A man who delights in all things wicked, supervillain Gru hatches a plan to steal the moon. Surrounded by an army of little yellow minions and his impenetrable arsenal of weapons and war machines, Gru makes ready to vanquish all who stand in his way. But nothing in his calculations and groundwork has prepared him for his greatest challenge: three adorable orphan girls who want to make him their dad.
My Big Love (7pm, Cinema One) An overweight chef hires a personal trainer to get fit for the woman he loves.
100 Tula Para Kay Stella (7:15pm, PBO) A stuttering student tries to make 100 poems dedicated to winning a rock star’s heart.
January 18, Tuesday
Jowable (7:30pm, PBO) Despite being surrounded and supported by friends, Elsa still feels miserable and envious of every couple she sees. Finally, Lady Luck smiles upon her and she meets a guy, and the attraction is instantly mutual.
Purge (9am, HBO) In an America ravaged by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government sanctions an annual 12-hour period during which all criminal activity — including murder — is legal. James Sandin and his family face the ultimate test when an intruder drags the vicious outside world into their home. James, Mary and their two children struggle to survive the night while trying not to turn into monsters like the ones they are striving to avoid.
January 19, Wednesday
17 Again (3:50pm, HBO) Mike O’Donnell was a high-school basketball star with a bright future, but he threw it all away to marry his girlfriend and raise their child. Almost 20 years later, Mike’s marriage has failed, his kids think he’s a loser, and his job is going nowhere. He gets a chance to correct the mistakes of his past and change his life when he is miraculously transformed into a teenager, but in trying to fix his past, Mike may be jeopardizing his present and future.
Starting Over Again (7pm, Cinema One) Architecture student Ginny and history professor Marco fall in love, bringing out the best in each other until their break up. Years later, the two meet again on a joint project.
Ex With Benefits (9:30pm, PBO) Ten years ago, Adam and Arki both dreamed of becoming doctors, but then the couple get into their first major fight, causing Arki to suddenly disappear.
January 20, Thursday
Snow White and the Huntsman (6:55pm, HBO) In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen. Snow White, imprisoned daughter of the late king, escapes just as the Magic Mirror declares her the source of the Evil Queen’s immortality.
Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi (7pm, Cinema One) A woman wants to end her marriage, while her cousin struggles to make her wedding a reality.
January 21, Friday
My Amnesia Girl (7pm, Cinema One) Apollo tries to undo his past mistakes with Irene when she gets amnesia and has no recollection of him, or that he left her at the alter.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (11:15pm, HBO) Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine — distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.
January 22, Saturday
Minions (1:30pm, HBO) Evolving from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time, Minions live to serve, but find themselves working for a continual series of unsuccessful masters, from T. Rex to Napoleon. Without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression. But one minion, Kevin, has a plan; accompanied by his pals Stuart and Bob, Kevin sets forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. Their search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever super-villainess.
James & Pat & Dave (7pm, Cinema One) James finds an opportunity to make Pat recommend a raise for him when she needs him to pretend to be her boyfriend to get rid of her returning ex, Dave Verona. But as they discover the rejected souls behind their banters and bravado, they find themselves falling in love for real.
January 23, Sunday
Just The Way You Are (5pm, Cinema One) Drake bets his best friend that he can make a nerdy transfer student fall in love with him in 30 days, but then his heart gets involved.
Scoob! (5:35pm, HBO) With hundreds of cases solved and adventures shared, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, most challenging mystery ever — a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global dog-pocalypse, the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone could have imagined.
Para Sa Hopeless Romantic (7pm, PBO) A student writer struggles to find a happy ending to her romantic novel after her real-life romance falls apart.