Category: TV

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of Feb. 21 to 27, 2022

    Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.

    If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from February 21 to 27, 2022!

    Netflix

    Cat Burglar (Interactive Film)

    February 22 | Watch it here

    From the creators of ‘Black Mirror’ comes this interactive quiz inspired by classic cartoons. Your goal is to help Rowdy Cat break into a museum with Peanut the Security Pup close on his heels. The cartoon runs for ten minutes with over an hour and a half of animation to choose from.

    Juvenile Justice (Series)

    February 25 | Watch it here

    In this Korean courtroom drama, a tough judge who hates minor offenders must uphold justice as she tackles complex cases in a juvenile court.

    Vikings: Valhalla (Series)

    February 25 | Watch it here

    In this sequel to Vikings, a new generation of heroes will rise and make their mark in history, including the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson, his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter, and the ambitious Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson.

    Restless (Film)

    February 25 | Watch it here

    This French film centers on a corrupt cop who tries to cover up an accident but is soon tortured by a mysterious witness who sends him threats.

    HBO GO

    30 Coins (Series)

    Two thousand years after Judas betrayed Christ for 30 coins, one of the coins appears in a remote Spanish town, followed by a series of paranormal occurrences.

    Jungleland

    February 26 | Watch it here

    A bare-knuckle boxer and his manager brother must travel across the country for one last big underground fight called Jungleland, but their bond is threatened by an unexpected travel companion.

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    Kill Heel (Series)

    February 24 | Watch it here

    This new K-drama depicts a fierce competition in the home shopping world, with three female hosts of diverse personalities trying to survive and come out on top.

    Upstream

    Tao Po (Film)

    February 24 | Watch it here

    Mae Paner and playwright Maynard Manansala’s Tao Po features four individuals and four monologues that each give a human face to the issue of extrajudicial killings (EJK) in the Philippines.

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  • ‘Stranger Things Season 4’: The Duffer Brothers Tease a Supersized Season, Reveal the Approaching Finale

    Stranger Things 4 is coming! In an open letter to fans, series creators the Duffer Brothers revealed when new episodes will debut on Netflix, and more news about the future of the worldwide hit.

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    It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.

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    Since its release in 2016, the global phenomenon Stranger Things has garnered over 65 award wins and 175 award nominations, including those from the Emmys, Golden Globes, Grammys, SAG, DGA, PGA, WGA, BAFTA, a Peabody Award, AFI Program of the Year, the People’s Choice Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and many others. The three-time Emmy Award Nominee for Best Drama is one of Netflix’s most-watched titles, with Season 3 amassing 582 Million view hours ranking as the 2nd Most Popular English-language series in the Netflix Top 10, and Season 2 accounting for 427 Million view hours ranking at #10.  Stranger Things was created by The Duffer Brothers and is produced by Monkey Massacre Productions & 21 Laps Entertainment. The Duffer Brothers serve as executive producers on the series, alongside Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen of 21 Laps Entertainment, and Iain Paterson.

    In celebration of the return date, we’re also excited to unveil the official Season 4 key art (pictured above) and four exciting new location posters (click here to download) to represent the four locations featured in this upcoming season.

    Stranger Things 4 Volume 1 premieres May 27 and Volume 2 premieres July 1.

  • Paranormal Thriller ’30 Coins’ & Emotional Drama ‘Kamikaze’ to Stream on HBO GO

    Horror can take different forms. Witness bone-chilling fear of the supernatural in 30 Coins and feel great grief for the loss of loved ones in Kamikaze, two brand-new European Original Series spanning eight episodes each. Filipinos can stream all episodes of 30 Coins on Thursday, February 24 and Kamikaze on Thursday, March 3, only on HBO GO.

    HBO GO 30 Coins Megan Montaner and Miguel Angel Silvestre

    30 Coins, an HBO Original horror series directed and co-written by acclaimed Spanish horror master Álex de la Iglesia (The Day of the Beast, The Last Circus), takes viewers into a world of inexplicable terrors. Shot in Rome, Paris, New York, Jerusalem, Geneva, and across Spain, this series follows Father Vergara (Eduard Fernández – El Niño, Everybody Knows), an exorcist who becomes the local priest at Pedraza, a remote Spanish town to escape his past.

    However, a child born under unnatural conditions makes it clear that Vergara’s omnipotent enemies have found him, and theywould not leave him – or the townspeople – alone. The price to be free of these evil forces is a coin in Vergara’s possession, one of 30 at the heart of a global conspiracy. Vergara is joined by the village veterinarian Elena (Megan Montaner – Sin identidad, La caza: Monteperdido)and Mayor Paco (Miguel Ángel Silvestre – Ferdinand, Sense8) to unearth the secrets of Vergara’s past and get to the bottom of the horrors plaguing their community.

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    Supporting characters include Paco’s wife Merche (Macarena Gómez – Dagon, Nieves) who has no patience for Elena and Vergara’s distractions; Santoro (Manolo Solo – Pan’s Labyrinth, Marshland) as the nefarious high priest spearheading the search for the final coin; Santoro’s henchman Ángel (Cosimo Fusco – Angels & Demons, Gone in 60 Seconds); and Laguna (Pepón Nieto – Periodistas, Witching and Bitching), leader of the local civil guard.

    A new eight-episode second season of 30 Coins will return to HBO in 2023.

    In the new Max Original Danish series Kamikaze, fierce and charming 18-year-old Julie (Marie Reuther – Fantomforhold) enjoys a loving family, great friends and a life of privilege. However, after losing her parents and brother in a plane crash, she finds herself alone, surrounded by the things that most people only dream of – youth, beauty and wealth. Yet, material possessions hold no value to Julie anymore and she is forced to search for a reason to go on. She embarks on a wild and turbulent trip from her native Denmark to the far corners of the world.

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    Tackling themes of immense grief, fear, and feeling of powerlessness that come with losing family members at a young age and ultimately finding hope amidst the darkness, the melancholic series features a strong Scandinavian cast. They include her mother Astrid (Charlotte Munck – A War); father Thomas (Johan Rheborg – Sunny Side); and Julie’s psychologist Psyko-Bo (Anders Matthesen, Terkel in Trouble, Checkered Ninja).

    Based on the novel “Muleum” by Norwegian author Erlend Loe, Kamikaze made its World Premiere at Series Mania festival in Lille, France, where Marie Reuther won the prize for Best Actress in the International Competition.

    HBO GO Kamikaze

    Stream or download 30 Coins and Kamikaze only on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

  • ‘Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty’ Heads to HBO and HBO GO This March

    Filipino basketball fans can look forward to Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, a new ten-episode HBO Original sports drama series from award-winning filmmaker Adam McKay (The Big Short, Vice), as it premieres same time as the U.S. on Monday, March 7 at 10am on HBO and HBO GOwith a same day encore at 10pm on HBO. The following episodes will debut at 9am on subsequent Mondays.

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    Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is a fast-break series about the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties – a team that defined an era, both on and off the court. The ensemble cast includes: John C. Reilly as Jerry Buss, Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson, Jason Clarke as Jerry West, Adrien Brody as Pat Riley, Gaby Hoffmann as Claire Rothman, Tracy Letts as Jack McKinney, Jason Segel as Paul Westhead, Julianne Nicholson as Cranny McKinney, Hadley Robinson as Jeanie Buss, DeVaughn Nixon as Norm Nixon, Solomon Hughes as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tamera Tomakili as Earleatha “Cookie” Kelly, Brett Cullen as Bill Sharman, Stephen Adly Guirgis as Frank Mariani, Spencer Garrett as Chick Hearn, Sarah Ramos as Cheryl Pistono, Molly Gordon as Linda Zafrani, Joey Brooks as Lon Rosen, Delante Desouza as Michael Cooper, Jimel Atkins as Jamaal Wilkes, Austin Aaron as Mark Landsberger, Jon Young as Brad Holland, with Rob Morgan as Earvin Johnson Sr. and Sally Field as Jessie Buss.

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    Adam McKay serves as Executive Producer and is also directing the pilot, and joining him from Hyperobject Industries is Executive Producer Kevin Messick. Max Borenstein serves as Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer, and Co-Creator. Jim Hecht is Executive Producer, Writer, and Co-Creator. Rodney Barnes serves as Executive Producer and Writer. Jason Shuman and Scott Stephens also serve as Executive Producers.

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    Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is based on the book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s” written by Jeff Pearlman.

    Filipinos can stream or download Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty from Monday, March 7 exclusively on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

  • ‘The Broken Marriage Vow’: Jodi Lures Ketchup Into Her Trap to Uncover Zanjoe’s Secrets

    Jill (Jodi Sta. Maria) successfully seduced Charlie (Ketchup Eusebio) into her trap as he revealed her husband David’s (Zanjoe Marudo) scheming financial transactions in the Kapamilya teleserye The Broken Marriage Vow, which airs weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5.

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    David has a lot more dirty secrets than Jill had imagined after she discovered that he used all of their savings, including the college fund of their son Gio (Zaijian Jaranilla), for his personal investments. Jill is also in disbelief after learning that David forged her signature in all of their important documents.

    Because of this, Jill might have to put her annulment plans on hold until she is able to recover all of her finances. However, a major setback could further derail Jill’s plans as David’s multi-million project with the Luceros is in jeopardy of being discontinued. 

    David and Jill Zanjoe Marudo and Jodi Sta. Maria

    David, meanwhile, is unaware of Jill’s motives as his problems suddenly begin to pile up. Lexy (Sue Ramirez), David’s mistress, has changed her mind about her baby and plans on leaving the country to get an abortion without informing David. 

    Growing impatient over David’s flip-flopping of promises, Lexy has given him an ultimatum to leave Jill or else she will end their relationship and get an abortion. 

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    Aside from iWantTFC and Viu, “The Broken Marriage Vow” can also be seen on weeknights at 8:40 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Viewers who use any digital TV box at home such as the TVplus box only need to rescan their device to be able to watch “The Broken Marriage Vow” on TV5 and A2Z. The series is also available to viewers out of the Philippines on iWantTFC and The Filipino Channel (TFC) on cable and IPTV.

    For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

  • It’s All About Love On WeTV This February with Sweet Pinoy Titles & C-Dramas

    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 –

    WeTV PR Please Dont Spoil Me

    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.

    WeTV PR Manga Man

    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.

    WeTV PR Foolish Love

    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.

    WeTV PR Elise

    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.

    WeTV PR Finding You

    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.

  • 8 Cute Romantic Anime Series to Fall in Love with Right Now

    Looking for more romantic titles to watch right now? If you feel like you’ve watched all the highly-recommended romantic films out there, or if you’re still waiting for the next episode of that K-drama you’re so into right now, then why don’t you take a dip into romantic anime shows in the meantime? On this list, we’ve rounded up some interesting anime series that will make you laugh, cry, and of course, feel that heart flutter with their sometimes cheesy but oftentimes kilig moments! Check them out below:

    Kaguya-sama: Love is War

    Love is War follows the complicated relationship of high school geniuses Shirogane and Kaguya, who are also the president and vice president of their school’s student council. While they have feelings for each other, the two treat their situation as a war where the first person who confesses their love for the other will be the loser. With Kaguya and Shirogane’s overthinking of schemes, this romantic comedy gives the viewers a cute and funny series to binge on.

    Your Lie in April

    While this anime series is seemingly a harmless romance, viewers would better watch out for some *emotional damage* from its heavy drama. Your Lie in April tells the story of the piano prodigy Kōsei whose trauma rendered him unable to hear the sound of his piano. He then meets the bubbly violinist Kaori who brings back the color to his life. Soon, he finds himself falling in love with her.

    Fruits Basket

    This anime series follows the story of the orphan girl Tohru and the thirteen members of the Sohma clan. Not long after stumbling upon its three members, Kyo, Yuki, and Shigure, Tohru discovers that the clan’s members turn into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac when they experience strong feelings. Through Tohru’s caring and loving nature, she helps the members of the Sohma clan overcome their struggles.

    Kimi No Todoke

    This anime series centers on Sawako, who is shunned by her classmates due to her appearance that resembles Sadako of The Ring. Longing for friendship, Sawako gets drawn to Kazehaya, the friendliest and most popular boy in school. Through him, Sawako gets to befriend more people, and she soon finds her life being changed. Little does she know, she also got to impact the life of Kazehaya.

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    Hori is a bright and popular girl in school while Miyamura is a gloomy and nerdy guy. One day, the two discover each other’s secret identities– Hori being a homebody who must take care of her younger brother and Miyamura being adorned with piercings and tattoos when outside the school. As the pair agrees to hide each other’s true personalities, they find themselves spending more time together, getting to know more about each other, and becoming closer.

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    Toradora

    Toradora follows the love-hate relationship of students Ryuuji and Taiga. Despite his gentle personality, Ryuuji is often thought of as a delinquent because of his fierce-looking eyes. Meanwhile, the small, doll-like Taiga is actually a feisty girl. Upon discovering that they’re in love with each other’s best friends, the two decide to support each other’s quest for love. But can something else blossom from this partnership?

    Special A

    Hikari is a girl who exhibited impressive intelligence and talents ever since she was young, and so she believed that no one could beat her. That is until she met Kei, who seems to beat her on anything she does. Decided to make Kei her number one rival, Hikari enrolls in the same prestigious school as him and becomes part of Special A, which is a group of the best students in the academy. As Hikari continues to pursue a rivalry, she doesn’t know that Kei actually harbors hidden feelings for her.

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    Photo: Amazon website

    Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge

    This series has been around since 2006 and serves as a hilarious alternative to the F4 shows out there. It tells the story of Sunako who, after being insulted by her crush, decided to live as an outcast who hates beauty and loves morbid things. Her life gets shaken up when her aunt makes a deal with four handsome men– if they can turn her into a prim and proper lady, they can live in her mansion rent-free. Thus started Sunako’s slice-of-life adventures with the four hunks at her home.

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  • WATCH: Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 Teaser Features Another Budding Romance

    Bridgerton returns for a second season on March 25, 2022. In keeping with the tradition of the novels, season two tells the romance story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest for love. Bridgerton comes to Netflix from Shondaland and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Chris Van Dusen. Van Dusen also serves as creator and showrunner.

    Watch the latest teaser for Bridgerton Season 2 below:

    From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, the second season of Bridgerton follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton sibling and Viscount, as he sets out to find a suitable wife. Driven by his duty to uphold the family name, Anthony’s search for a debutante who meets his impossible standards seems ill-fated until Kate (Simone Ashley) and her younger sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran) Sharma arrive from India. When Anthony begins to court Edwina, Kate discovers the true nature of his intentions — a true love match is not high on his priority list — and decides to do everything in her power to stop the union. But in doing so, Kate and Anthony’s verbal sparring matches only bring them closer together, complicating matters on both sides. Across Grosvenor Square, the Featheringtons must welcome the newest heir to their estate while Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) continues to navigate the ton whilst keeping her deepest secret from the people closest to her. 

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    Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and clever series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all. The series also stars Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Harriet Cains (Philipa Featherington), Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington), Shelley Conn (Mary Sharma), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Basset), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Calam Lynch (Theo Sharpe), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), Rupert Young (Jack), and Julie Andrews as the voice of  Lady Whistledown. The series is inspired by Julia Quinn’s novels. 

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  • ‘Forecasting Love and Weather’: Interview with Song Kang and Park Min-young

    A melodious pitter-patter of romance dropped on Netflix over the weekend with the premiere of the K-drama Forecasting Love & Weather. Whether you’ve watched and enjoyed the first two episodes already or are still forecasting your feelings if you’re ready to gush over another Korean series, you probably are most curious about the latest loveteam the show has to offer.

    Park Min-young who everyone loved for her energy in What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim plays the serious chief forecaster Jin Ha-Kyung of the Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA), while Song Kang of dramas Navillera and Nevertheless plays the funny and innocent special reporter Lee Si-woo. In this rom-com series, the two would fall for each other while carrying the responsibility of giving the most accurate weather forecast possible.

    Watch the show’s trailer below:

    In a recent roundtable interview with the show’s main stars, we got to ask Park Min-young and Song Kang about their characters, experiences going into the show, and of course, their chemistry together. Check out some of the highlights of the interview below.

    What were the challenges you faced in preparation for your roles?

    Park Min-young: It was my first try as a public servant, so we had to dress differently because they had stricter rules in public offices so I would wear a long skirt. And the director and the screenwriter also said that I shouldn’t look too dressed up or pretty, so they would prefer me looking [plainer and like Jane Doe], so I would have to wear suits because I’m a chief forecaster. And also about the language, newbies could stutter but because I’m a chief forecaster, everything should come naturally to me so I’m trying really hard not to stutter and so I really practiced my pronunciation, but sometimes I would have bloopers.

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    Song Kang: Usually, when I would talk about the weather, it was okay. But when I’m in a scene where I’m upset or I’m angry, people tend to speak faster when they’re upset but you have to have the speed plus the terminology has to be correct. So those scenes were really difficult for me because I couldn’t go as fast as I would want to with the terminology. But as I got used to it, I could really express my full emotions even when I’m speaking faster, but that is more towards the end of the show so I really have a lot of respect for the professionals.

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    How did you two first meet and how did you build your chemistry?

    Park Min-young: The first time we’ve met is when the creator Kang Eun-kyung, the director, and us met for the first time. At the time, Song Kang was still in his last work’s character so he had this black halo behind him so I was like ‘uh-oh, what’s going to happen?’ But on the second and third reading of the script, he came as himself, and I knew that the chemistry between us is going to just naturally come to us. And after that, he delved directly into Si-woo, and after he became Si-woo, there was no problem at all. I think Si-woo is like naive and is a pure soul, which is very different from who Ha-kyung– my character– is, so I think this actually gives a lot of chemistry because they’re so different so they actually go together.

    Song Kang: This was my first try at a romantic comedy, so I put a lot of thought into it. Really, Min-young solved a lot of my problems for me and as she said, the two characters are really different, and I think, I really like the fact that the two different characters came together and helped each other grow personally.

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    Working on drama after drama, what do you do to rest and reset before going into another project?

    Song Kang: First of all, I like to work out and I also like reading novels. I also build legos and there are miniature houses that I like to build. So I basically do anything that I can at home. I watch dramas, I watch a lot of films. Because when I start working, I spend very little time at home, so I try to do everything that I can at home.

    What do you find most interesting about meteorology during filming?

    Park Min-young: I saw this documentary and in the documentary, this professional from the Korea Meteorological Administration [spoke] and he has this pure face like Si-woo and he said “If we didn’t forecast rain, but there is rainfall then that is our teardrops.” So when I listened to him, I really felt him and I thought the subject was very appealing to me so I wanted to immerse myself into these people who are really crazily in love with weather.

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    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    If you were to choose one season for the entire year, what would it be?

    Park Min-young: I would choose spring because I was born in spring and I like the feeling of freshness that spring gives us. It’s like the feeling of starting something new, and there are also cherry blossoms in Korea that bloom in the spring. And my nickname is Spring Park because my personal color is spring so I would choose spring.

    Song Kang: My favorite season is winter. I am a homebody, I like to stay home. So when it snows, I like to stay at home and watch it snow outside. I also like wearing a short T-shirt, and when I have a T-shirt on and a padded jacket on, I like the cool feeling that I have on my arms, so I would choose winter.

    Forecasting Love and Weather Song Kang
    Photo courtesy of Netflix


    Directed by Cha Young-hun and written by Sun Young, Forecasting Love and Weather also stars Yoon Bak and Yura. You can now stream the first two episodes on Netflix, with the next 14 episodes releasing every Saturday and Sunday.

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  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From February 14 to 20, 2022

    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 February 14 to 20, 2022.

    February 14, Monday

    Between Maybes
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A man lives as a recluse in Japan until a washed up actress arrives. As he checks up on her, the two lost souls find comfort in each other.

    I Love You, Hater
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A boy tries to help his family survive while a girl hopes to prove herself.

    Crazy, Stupid, Love
    (8:05pm, HBO)
    Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal’s seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

    Horrible Bosses
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    Nick, Dale and Kurt are workers who would like nothing better than to grind their oppressive employers into the dirt. Quitting their jobs is not an option, so — fueled by alcohol and dubious advice from a criminal — the men devise a complex and seemingly foolproof plan to permanently rid themselves of their terrible bosses. The problem is, any plan is only as clever as the brains behind it.

    Horrible Bosses 2
    (11:40pm, Cinemax)
    Tired of always answering to others, Nick, Dale and Kurt go into business for themselves. After demonstrating the prototype for an invention called the Shower Buddy, the guys attract the attention of Rex Hanson and his father, Bert. Bert invests in the trio’s product, then cancels the order and steals their idea. Now heavily in debt and with no legal recourse, Nick, Dale and Kurt decide to kidnap Rex and use the ransom money to pay off their loans.

    February 15, Tuesday

    Mr. & Mrs. Cruz
    (11am, PBO)
    Raffy and Gela find themselves taking off for Palawan to escape the not so great realities of their current lives and catch up on their respective me-time. But as fate would have it, they find themselves meeting and enjoying each other’s company.

    Superman Returns
    (5:15pm, HBO)
    While Lex Luthor plots to destroy him once and for all, the Man of Steel returns after a long absence to a much-changed world. Lois Lane has moved on with her life, and society has learned to survive without him. Superman must find a way to reconnect with her and find his place in a world that may no longer need him.

    Sisterakas
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Bernardo hires his half-sister Bernadette as an assistant and she has no idea who he really is. Bernardo plans to make her life hell until a rival tries to lure Bernadette away and he has to fight to keep her.

    February 16, Wednesday

    Camp Sawi
    (1:30pm, PBO)
    A group of brokenhearted women goes to a resort that specializes in helping people ease their pain.

    Bridget Jones’ Diary
    (3:05pm, HBO)
    At the start of the New Year, 32-year-old Bridget decides it’s time to take control of her life — and start keeping a diary. Now, the most provocative, erotic and hysterical book on her bedside table is the one she’s writing. With a taste for adventure, and an opinion on every subject – from exercise to men to food to sex and everything in between – she’s turning the page on a whole new life.

    Space Jam
    (3:55pm, Cinemax)
    Swackhammer, an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. The aliens agree, but they steal the powers of NBA basketball players, including Larry Bird and Charles Barkley — so Bugs gets some help from superstar Michael Jordan.

    A Moment in Time
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A high-spirited guy working as a waiter and painter meets a shy violinist from a rich family, and love blossoms — until a dark secret is revealed.

    Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
    (5:40pm, HBO)
    The sequel to “Bridget Jones’s Diary” finds Bridget working as a TV host and still dating barrister Mark. But Bridget is jealous of the time Mark spends with a co-worker, and, despite a vacation meant to smooth things over, ends their relationship. On assignment in Thailand, she has a dalliance with her disreputable ex, Daniel, and is temporarily jailed on the false accusation of drug smuggling, before Mark comes to the rescue.

    February 17, Thursday

    Kimmy Dora: Ang Kyemeng Sequel
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    The first installment to the Kimmy Dora series, the film centers on a woman who tries to help her twin.

    Dunkirk
    (9pm, HBO)
    In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated.

    Sid & Aya: Not A Love Story
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    A successful stockbroker who suffers from insomnia hires a woman to keep him company during his long, sleepless nights.

    The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
    (11:50pm, Cinemax)
    Disgraced financial reporter Mikael Blomkvist finds a chance to redeem his honor after being hired by wealthy Swedish industrialist Henrik Vanger to solve the 40-year-old murder of Vanger’s niece, Harriet. Vanger believes that Harriet was killed by a member of his own family. Eventually joining Blomkvist on his dangerous quest for the truth is Lisbeth Salander, an unusual but ingenious investigator whose fragile trust is not easily won.

    February 18, Friday

    Feng Shui 2
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Lester Anonuevo struggles to make ends meet for his family. Having difficulties in earning a decent living, he accepts an offer from a mysterious Chinese woman to recover a specific bagua for a handsome fee.

    The Grudge (2020)
    (11:55pm, Cinemax)
    A detective investigates a murder scene that has a connection to a case that her new partner handled in the past. The killings occurred in a haunted house that passes on a ghostly curse to those who dare enter it. Soon, the curse spreads to a terminally ill woman and her husband, and another unsuspecting couple who were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

    February 19, Saturday

    This Time
    (5pm, PBO)
    Childhood friends start having feelings for each other, but a long-distance relationship becomes a great challenge for both of them.

    Charlie’s Angels
    (6:05pm, HBO)
    Elena Houghlin is a scientist, engineer and inventor of Calisto — a sustainable energy source that will revolutionize the way people use power. But when the cutting edge technology falls into the wrong hands, Elena turns to the Townsend Agency for help. Now, it’s up to the Angels — Jane, Sabina and the newly recruited Elena — to retrieve Calisto before it can be transformed into a weapon of mass destruction.

    The Hows of Us
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.

    Final Destination 2
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    Kimberly has a premonition of a horrible highway accident killing multiple people — including her and her friends. She blocks the cars behind her on the ramp from joining traffic — and as a police trooper arrives, the accident actually happens. Now, Death is stalking this group of mistaken survivors — and one by one they are dying as they were supposed to on the highway.

    Final Destination 3
    (11:30pm, Cinemax)
    Six years after a group of high-school students first cheated death, another teen has a premonition that she and her friends will be involved in a horrifying roller-coaster accident. When the vision proves true, the student and her fellow survivors must deal with the repercussions of cheating the Grim Reaper.

    February 20, Sunday

    On Vodka, Beers and Regrets
    (11:30am, PBO)
    Romance blossoms between a former child star and a handsome singer.

    She’s Dating The Gangster
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Seventeen-year-old Athena Dizon unwittingly plays a trick on resident heartthrob and bad boy Kenji de los Reyes. All of a sudden, she finds herself pretending to be his girlfriend to make an ex jealous; however, she falls in love with him.

    Jumanji: The Next Level
    (5:05pm, HBO)
    When Spencer goes back into the fantastical world of Jumanji, pals Martha, Fridge and Bethany re-enter the game to bring him home. But the game is now broken — and fighting back. Everything the friends know about Jumanji is about to change, as they soon discover there’s more obstacles and more danger to overcome.

    Coach Carter
    (5:25pm, Cinemax)
    In 1999, Ken Carter returns to his old high school in Richmond, California, to get the basketball team into shape. With tough rules and academic discipline, he succeeds in setting the players on a winning streak. But when their grades start to suffer, Carter locks them out of the gym and shuts down their championship season. When he is criticized by the players and their parents, he sticks to his guns, determined that they excel in class as well as on the court.