MANILA, Philippines - After Meteor Garden became a TV phenomenon in every Filipino household back in 2003, a surge of other Asian novelas swept our TV screens leading to the rise in popularity of Korean dramas. The hallyu or Korean Wave has since then invaded Philippine pop culture with more than 100 Korean dramas aired in the country since 2003. Viewers just can’t seem to get enough of these programs that even local remakes of top Korean hits gained following.
The swift yet steady rise of this wave has made an impact to Filipino individuals and various fan groups who dedicate their time and devotion over Korean Popular (K-Pop) music, novelas, young artists, and many others. Now, subscribers can experience the best of Korean drama, reality TV and pop culture 24/7 on SKYcable. Enjoy rich Korean content with a diverse offering of Korean entertainment.
Arirang features pure K-pop entertainment, variety shows and current affairs. The channel presents programs such as cultural features and documentaries designed to give viewers a contemporary, accurate look at Korea, Asia and the world. KBS World contains news, dramas, documentaries, sports and children’s programming. Although it broadcasts mostly in Korean, it also shows English language news bulletin. Channel M is the top choice for K-Pop in Asia. It has been at the forefront of spreading K-Culture throughout the world through its wide coverage of entertainment services including music, drama, reality programs, entertainment news and lifestyles. Screen Red is HBO Asia’s 24-hour, Asian movie channel featuring the best of Korean movies one will fall in love with.
Check out your basic cable TV subscription to know which Korean channels you can readily enjoy right in your own living room. You can add to your basic plan any of the Korean packs or channel via SKYcable Select: Korean Pack 1 (KBS World, Arirang, CTS, Channel M, YTN) for P199/month; Korean Pack 2 (KBS World, Arirang, CTS, Channel M, YTN, MBC) for P900/month, or Screen Red at P50/a month. Select is SKYcable’s innovative service wherein a subscriber can choose to add-on from a wide roster of channels to his basic plan.