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Globally renowned Korean entertainment channel tvN has recently launched its newest set of linear TV channels comprising of tvN Movies Pinoy and tvN Premium in the Philippines in partnership with Cignal TV, the country's leading pay TV provider. tvN Movies Pinoy, now available on Cignal channel 39 and via Video-On-Demand (VOD) on Cignal Play, is a Tagalog-dubbed channel which brings the vibrant world of Korean films to Filipino audiences in their own language; this complements tvN Premium, a high definition (HD) channel that features the latest Korean dramas and shows which is now on Cignal channel 237 replacing tvN Asia.
Packed with a diverse range of movie genres, tvN Movies Pinoy offers Filipino audiences movies featuring their favorite Korean stars including Hyun-bin, Son Ye-jin, D.O., Don Lee, Lee Byung-hun, and many more, all dubbed in Filipino. From thrilling romantic dramas to action-packed hits and heartwarming comedies, tvN Movies Pinoy caters to the diverse tastes and preferences of Filipino viewers. They can expect to watch the latest Korean films of 2023 including the tear-jerking story for pet lovers “My Puppy” starring Cha Tae-hyun and Yoo Yeon-seok, the inspirational sports movie “Countdown” starring veteran actor Jin Sun-Kyu, romantic comedy “My Worst Neighbour” starring Lee Ji-hoon and Han Seung-yeon about a neighbour who has a singer dream, and the adrenaline-pumping detective thriller “The Glorious My Revenge” starring Heo Jun-seok and Nam Bo-ra.
Just four months after its theatrical release in Korea and the Philippines, viewers can also catch “The Moon” in December, an action thriller featuring superstar D.O. (EXO) where he plays an astronaut who attempts to land on the moon. Pinoy fans can also enjoy the comedy “Switch”, a story about an identity switch between a top star and a commoner, starring A-list Korean actors Kwon Sang-woo and Lee Min-jung. The partnership also brings Cignal TV subscribers tvN Premium featuring the latest Korean dramas like the recently premiered “Not Others”, based off a webtoon of the same title about the love-hate relationship between mother and daughter starring Jeon Hye-jin, Sooyoung (from SNSD), Ahn Jae-wook, and Park Sung-hoon.
With the launch of tvN Premium and tvN Movies Pinoy in the Philippines, CJ ENM Hong Kong Senior Vice President Mickey Ong said, “Movies are favorites among Filipinos. We are grateful to partner with Cignal TV to be the first to bring tvN Movies to the Philippines. By dubbing the films in the local language, we appeal to a wider audience. Together with Korean dramas on tvN Premium, this is a surefire entertainment combo for everyone.” “We are pleased to add tvN Premium and tvN Movies Pinoy to our channel lineup. Consistent with our commitment to give Cignal subscribers the best options to choose from, this partnership allows us to offer them the latest Korean shows, and the best Korean films in Filipino,” said Cignal TV’s President and CEO Jane J. Basas.
