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Rakuten Viki, the global streaming platform for Asian entertainment, is building on the success of Love For You with Overdo, a sweeping Republican-era romance starring Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan. Following the July 31, 2026 finale of Love For You, Overdo is now available to stream on Rakuten Viki, giving C-drama fans another emotionally charged story to follow.
Love For You ranked No. 1 in weekly viewership on Viki across extensive regions worldwide during its premiere week. The series remained among the platform’s Top 2 most-watched titles throughout its simulcast run, underscoring the growing global demand for Chinese dramas fueled by emotionally rich storytelling, standout performances, and high-quality production. Set in the 1990s, Love for You follows Chen Yi and Miao Jing, played by Song Weilong and Zhang Jingyi, whose lives become intertwined after they meet through their parents. Although their relationship begins on uncertain terms, personal loss eventually brings them closer, leaving them to depend on each other as they navigate difficult family circumstances. The series brings together two of China’s most popular young stars. Their pairing gives the drama a compelling emotional center as Chen Yi and Miao Jing move between first love, separation and the possibility of a second chance. Building on this momentum, Overdo brings viewers a darker romance shaped by betrayal, hidden identities and unresolved love. Set in Republican-era Shanghai, the series follows Murong Qing Yi, a doctor who endured years of abuse from his birth mother after being mistakenly switched at birth. While working in another city, he discovers a series of letters that lead him to Ren Su Su, an orphan carrying secrets of her own. As they gradually get to know each other, their connection develops into love. Their relationship is shattered when Su Su makes a desperate choice to save someone close to her. The consequences leave Qing Yi permanently scarred, falsely imprisoned and convinced that she has died.Three years later, Su Su returns under another identity and is engaged to Qing Yi’s brother. Their reunion brings buried feelings and old resentment back to the surface. He believes she betrayed him, while she carries a painful truth she cannot bring herself to reveal. As the two test and challenge each other, the line between love and hatred becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish. Just as the misunderstandings surrounding their separation begin to unravel and their feelings rekindle, the country is plunged into crisis, forcing them to step into the conflict together without knowing where fate will ultimately lead them.
Adapted from a novel by bestselling author Fei Wo Si Cun, Overdo delivers the emotionally intense and heart-wrenching romance for which the author is known. The series combines unexpected twists, layered character development and cinematic visuals with a central relationship marked by longing, resentment and undeniable chemistry.Zhang Linghe has emerged as one of China’s fastest-rising leading actors through dramas including Story of Kunning Palace, The Princess Royal, Pursuit of Jade, and Love’s Rebellion. He stars alongside Wang Churan, known for her emotionally nuanced performances in Fireworks Of My Heart, Are You The One, Serenade Of Peaceful Joy and Have A Crush On You. Love For You and Overdo demonstrate the continued evolution of Chinese dramas as a major force in global entertainment. From a nostalgic modern romance about first love and homecoming to a sweeping period story shaped by sacrifice and conflict, the two titles highlight the range of stories attracting audiences to C-dramas. All episodes of Love For You and Overdo are now available to stream on Rakuten Viki in select regions.
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Prime Video Brings GMA Network And ABS-CBN Studios Together For ‘Honor Thy Mother’
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Prime Video recently unveiled the official key art for Honor Thy Mother and confirmed its September 11, 2026 premiere. Featuring the first Prime Video Original collaboration involving GMA Network and ABS-CBN Studios which brings together talents and creatives from two of the Philippines’ leading entertainment companies, the 14-episode family drama-suspense series brings together some of the country’s most acclaimed stars and creative talents for a story about family, legacy, and long-buried secrets. Leading the cast are Sharon Cuneta, Barbie Forteza, John Estrada, Khalil Ramos, Tonton Gutierrez, and Mercedes Cabral.
After years of separation, a mother and daughter are finally reunited — only to discover they’ve become fierce rivals. As old wounds resurface and they fight for what is rightfully theirs, they must decide whether to confront the past together or let it tear them apart. Sharon Cuneta stars as the formidable CEO of a powerful family-run business whose carefully controlled world is shaken by an unexpected crisis. Barbie Forteza plays a determined young woman whose arrival unveils a life-changing truth: she is Sharon’s long-lost daughter. As mother and daughter are thrust back into each other’s lives after years of separation, they must navigate a complicated relationship shaped by secrets, ambition, and the painful consequences of the past. The series is directed by award-winning filmmakers Onat Diaz, known for Wildflower (2017), Dirty Linen (2023), and The Alibi (2025), and Jojo Saguin, known for Linlang (2023) and The Alibi (2025). Honor Thy Mother joins thousands of titles available on Prime Video including Filipino favorites such as The Loyalty Game, Love is Never Gone, The Silent Noise, The Alibi, LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines, Saving Grace, Linlang, and Drag Den With Manila Luzon Seasons 1 and 2; Korean titles like See You At Work Tomorrow!, Absolute Value Of Romance, Siren’s Kiss, Spring Fever, Surely Tomorrow, Head Over Heels, GOOD BOY, Newtopia, and Marry My Husband; and anime hits including Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, and Rurouni Kenshin.
The service also features award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon MGM Studios series and films such as Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Elle, Off Campus, Young Sherlock, Fallout, Reacher, Road House, The Boys, The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, and The Summer I Turned Pretty alongside licensed fan favorites like John Wick. Prime Video also offers exclusive access to live sports, including the NBA, as well as acclaimed sports documentaries such as Bye Bye Barry, Kelce, and Earnhardt. Prime Video members can watch anytime, anywhere on thousands of compatible devices. Through the Prime Video app, members can also download content on mobile devices and tablets for offline viewing at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in the Philippines for just Php149 per month.
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Japanese Girl Group kiOra Debuts ‘Coco’ Music Video At HEAD IN THE CLOUDS In LA
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Emerging Japanese girl group kiOra has released their first single “Coco” with the music video given a special advance screening last August 8, 2026 at the “HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Music & Arts Festival” in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. followed by its eventual release on kiOra’s official YouTube channel. Built on their “Japanese heritage” concept, kiOra introduces a new musical style they call “TOKYO HYPER CITY POP”, fusing a cutting-edge hyperpop sound with the melodic charm of city pop. “Coco” is the first single to bring that style to life, crafted by world-class producers and songwriters her0ism (BLACKPINK’s LISA, XG, Arashi, NEWS, etc.), Yaeji (Sampha, Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, etc.), Mechatok (V8, SEVENTEEN, FKA twigs, fakemink, Bladee, etc.), Kanata Okajima (BTS, Namie Amuro, etc.), and Chelsea Warner (EXO, (G)I-DLE, KiiiKiii, etc.).
The “Coco” music video carries kiOra’s hyperpop world into a landscape of iconic Japanese imagery: tatami mats, dry rock gardens, public bathhouses, and a conveyor-belt sushi lane reimagined as a fashion runway. It is a bold visual statement of the group’s TOKYO HYPER CITY POP concept. Riku Ozama, who helmed the music video, commented, “By mixing familiar Japanese elements like a sushi counter with the unexpected, like a fashion runway, we aimed for iconic visuals that feel familiar yet completely fresh. To me, kiOra’s debut is like a soap bubble just as it bursts, and I hope they reach the whole world.” Having watched the music video for the first time alongside the audience at the Head In The Clouds Los Angeles, the members of kiOra commented:
OTO: “I loved shooting this music video, packed with everything wonderful about kiOra and Japanese culture! And it was so special to see everyone’s reactions in-person.”
KYLA: “It was awesome to see the Coco music video on the big screen here. I can’t wait to share it with the world!”
RUKA: “So glad we could watch our very first music video on the screen at Head in the Clouds LA, and I’m hoping it reaches even more people!”
YU: “I was moved to have our music video played in such a wonderful place. I hope this leads to even more people around the world learning about kiOra.”
Fans in Asia will be happy to hear that kiOra’s next performance is confirmed with their first-ever show in Thailand at Nippon Haku Bangkok, taking place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on August 29, 2026. More information on Nippon Haku Bangkok can be seen at https://nipponhaku.com/exhibition/. Stream kiOra's “Coco” at https://orcd.co/kiora_coco and watch its official music video here.
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Stream Live Action Of Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 Via ABS-CBN YouTube Membership, iWant Tickets
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The game is on as popular Kapamilya artists from Star Magic and Thai BL actors from GMMTV Thailand battle it out on the hardcourt for the first time ever at the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 which will stream live worldwide on August 23, 2026 (Sunday) at 1:00 pm. Viewers can get front row seats to the first SEAbling Showdown and cheer for their favorite artists from the comfort of their homes by joining the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube membership or by booking via iWant Tickets at tickets.iwanttfc.com for only Php79. Both livestream offerings come with exclusive All-Star Fancam access for a closer look at their favorite Star Magic artists.
A fun-filled day of three exciting games await fans led by the main basketball match of Team Star Magic Shooting Stars facing Team GMMTV Thailand, volleyball match between the Lady Spikers and Lady Warriors, and junior basketball clash of Team Blue and Team Red. Meanwhile, fans can also vote for their favorite Star Magic artists through ABS-CBN YouTube Super Chat for three different categories: Fancam Fave where they can vote for any player from team Star Magic Shooting Stars, junior basketball, and women’s volleyball; Fave Duo with nominees FranSeth, JMFyang, LelQuin, and ArJas; and Fave Muse with nominees Jane De Leon, Francine Diaz, and Eliza Borromeo. Team Star Magic is led by Gerald Anderson and Ronnie Alonte with reigning Rookie Of The Year JM Ibarra, Emilio Daez, River Joseph, Jeremiah Lisbo, Ashton Salvador, Argel Saycon, Elyson De Dios, JV Kapunan, and Tristan Ramirez. Meanwhile, GMMTV Thailand consists of AJ, JJ, Neo, Joss, Gawin, Ryu, Aston, Marc, Ping, and Teshow.
Moreover, Team Blue features Diego Gutierrez, Iñigo Jose, Dylan Ytturalde, Josh Worsley, Rave Victoria, Dustine Mayores, Jan Silva, Binsoy Namoca, Rocky Labayen, Marc Nanninga, and Wakin while Team Red is composed of Seth Fedelin, Robbie Jaworski, BGYO Mikki Claver, Joaquin Arce, Fred Moser, Marc Santiago, Andrez Del Rosario, Lance Lucido, Ice Almeria, Russu Laurente, and JP Cabrera. Lady Warriors Blue Team is headed by Captain Ball Reign Parani together with Rans Rifol, Gillian Vicencio, Jas Dudley-Scales, Rain Celmar, Kolette Madelo, and Leona Andalio. Meanwhile, Lady Spikers Red Team features 5-time MVP Analain Salvador, Lella Ford, and Fyang Smith alongside Vivoree, Magui Ford, Janah Zaplan, Ai Dela Cruz, Isabel Laohoo, and Sophie Reyes.
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Angeline Quinto Hosts New Talk Show “The Angeline Quinto Show” On iWant Premiering August 27
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The country’s Power Diva, Angeline Quinto, extends her vocal range beyond music as she hosts her very own talk show titled “The Angeline Quinto Show”, bringing heart-to-heart chats, comedic banter, and musical performances with her guests starting August 27, 2026 only on iWant.
Angeline’s newest talk show on iWant delves in bringing genuine connections through her relatable experiences and welcoming personality with its first two episodes featuring big names in the industry as special guests, the Unkabogable Superstar Vice Ganda and the country’s Prince of Pop Erik Santos. For its debut episode, Angeline shares the floor with Vice to discuss his humble beginnings to becoming widely regarded as one of the country’s top faces in showbiz. She then sits down with Erik in the next episode as they share their love for music, their hardships in becoming OPM’s powerhouse singers, and relive their friendship through the years. The new talk show also coincides with Angeline Quinto’s 15th anniversary in showbiz, starting her journey through the reality-singing competition “Star Power” to cementing her name in OPM as the Power Diva.
Join in the light-hearted talks and entertaining performances with your favorite stars in “The Angeline Quinto Show”, premiering its first episode on August 27, followed by its second on September 24, exclusively on iWant. Subscribe to iWant subscription plans starting at Php35 per month in the Philippines and US$4.99 per month in the United States (until October 31, 2026) and for the rest of the world to have early access to the episodes on their premiere dates.
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ABS-CBN Announces 10 PH Entries For Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026
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ABS-CBN has officially announced the 10 songs that will vie to become the Philippines’ official entry to the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 which will take place at the Philippine Selection Night, dubbed “Pili, Pinas”, on August 30, 2026, streaming exclusively live and free on Eurovision's official YouTube channel. The Eurovision Song Contest is a long-running annual international TV music competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union. Its inaugural competition in Asia is slated to be held in Bangkok, Thailand on November 14. ABS-CBN serves as the broadcast partner for the Philippine participation.
Among the songs vying to becoming the country’s official entry are “Between Bituin” penned by Jungee Marcelo and performed by DNA; “Broken Beyond Repair” written by Angelo Gonzales and interpreted by SAGA; “Cheri(e)” composed by Nar Cabico who also performed it with Elha Nympha, Esang de Torres, and Lance Reblando; and “Di ‘Yan (Red Flag)” with words and music by Jason Marvin Hernandez and performed by Jason Dy and Sassa Dagdag. Also part of the selection are “Good For You”, written by Hazel Faith and interpreted by Ryssi Avila; “Make It Exist”, composed by Angelo Calucin and performed by AJAA; and “Mapadama”, composed by Jungee Marcelo and Jeremy Glinoga and sung by JM dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano.
Completing the song entries from the Philippines are “Reason To Leave” written by Stephen Tan and interpreted by KHIMO, “Round N’ Round” composed by Julius James de Belen and John Michael Conchada and sung by Vvink and WRIVE Russu, and “Sobra-Sobra” penned by Nica del Rosario and Mat Olavides and performed by Carmelle. You can stream these songs on digital music streaming platforms and vote for who deserves to represent the Philippines in the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 throughout the Philippine Selection Night.
