Fanlife by 917Ventures: the ultimate marketplace for K-Pop and K-Drama fans

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With the pandemic suspending live tours and appearances, artists and fans alike have been trying to rekindle their connection with one another through social media, virtual shows, and merchandise.

Fanlife, the ultimate marketplace experience made for every fan and 917Ventures’ new offering, brings K-Pop and K-Drama supporters all over the country closer to their favorite artists via exclusive experiences and official goods.

Seeking to expand the reach and engagement between local and international artists and their supporters (yes, not only K-Culture!), Fanlife boasts of an immersive experience for fans on www.fanlife.ph. On the platform, fans may learn more about their favorite artists through exclusive content and get a chance to meet them via online live events. They may also stoke their love for their favorite artists with collectibles and merchandise available on the e-commerce site.

 

“Fanlife connects you to your favorite artists through exciting experiences, bringing you closer to them with just a click. You may also discover your new favorite artist and be a part of your favorite artists' communities all within the website,” said Aya Villa-Real, the Venture Builder of Fanlife.

 

Fanlife was one of the selections from the first batch of the Velocity program, a 917Ventures initiative geared towards helping aspiring entrepreneurs from ideation to execution with the goal of building a successful business that would progress on to ultimately becoming a standalone entity.

 

“We believe the best ideas and ventures come from such a diverse entrepreneurial base in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. As such, Velocity provides venture builders the opportunity to build businesses leveraging on the advantage of operating within 917Ventures and Globe,” said Vince Yamat, 917Ventures Managing Director.

 

For more information about 917Ventures, visit https://917ventures.com/

TikTok EnTRAPs Users with Debut of First-Ever Korean Drama : TikTok and tvN D co-produce Korean Drama ‘TRAP’, where fans from the Philippines can watch hidden clips and communicate with the main characters on TikTok

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – K-drama fans of Kim Dong Han can now get to watch her together with popular actors Woo Davi, Park Lee Hyun and Son Hyun Woo when TikTok, the short-form video app with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy, unveils the first episode of its new Korean drama ‘TRAP’ on 30 July 2020.

‘TRAP’ co-produced by TikTok and tvN D, is the drama set to be an addictive mix of romance and thriller, and expected to be as riveting as other past dramas produced by tvN D. It is centred around university students in their twenties and unfolds the intricate story of love, temptation and betrayal. Parts of the story that cannot be told through the main episodes, such as the inner conflict and intimate feelings of the protagonists, will be released as hidden clips on TikTok.

At the beginning of the drama, the leading characters each create a TikTok account and actively engage on the platform, including following their friends and lovers on TikTok and liking their videos. TikTok takes it a step further by creating an immersive experience for the audience. After viewing the drama, fans can look forward to communicating with the main characters on TikTok and involve themselves even deeper into the story. 

There will be a total of 12 nail-biting episodes, which promise to hook viewers from the start. Fans on TikTok will also get an exclusive, first-hand view of ‘TRAP’ one week before the episodes are uploaded onto tvN D’s YouTube channel. 

TikTok strives to bring joy to its global community through its diverse array of content. It plans to create a new type of Korean drama with hidden clips, following the production of interactive content last year.

TikTok is available in over 150 countries and regions in 75 languages. 

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VIU supports Globe #PlayItRight anti-illegal sites advocacy with #VIUItRight

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VIU, a leading Asian digital content provider popular for its online distribution of K-Drama and K-Pop shows, recently announced its full support for Globe Telecom’s anti-illegal site advocacy, #PlayItRight.

VIU Country Manager in the Philippines Arianne Kader-Cu said that Korean drama has a huge base in the country with an estimated 22.5 million Filipinos who watch online.  “The soul of K-Drama and K-Pop are the Korean idols who depend on the revenue of their projects to remain popular. We are supporting Globe #PlayItRight to protect and champion the rights of actors, staff and even the viewers of Korean content through #VIUItRight,” Kader-Cu revealed.

Globe Senior Vice President for Content Nikko Acosta expressed the company’s gratitude to VIU for its support for the company’s advocacy. “Globe with the help of its content partners like VIU wants to send a strong message to the public to consume digital content the right way.  The support given by VIU strengthens our aim in promoting good content by using the right avenues to watch, stream or play Korean content,” Acosta said.

Kader-Cu added that #VIUItRight also encourages its millions of Korean fans to support #PlayitRight to ensure that their actors and actresses’ superstardom stays alive in the industry. “Fans are the major stakeholders in the careers of Korean acts. They are the deciding factor in whether an actor, a drama, or an idol becomes a hit. They can literally make or break careers, and their participation in accessing online content through the right channels would go a long way towards helping their favorite actors and idols achieve their dreams of stardom,” she said.

From the first Annyeonghaseyo in “Bright Girl” — the first Korean drama series that aired on Philippine television — in 2003 to dancing and singing to the music from the likes of Big Bang, BTS, Girls Generation, and Twice, the Philippines has come a long way in its appreciation of Korean-made content.

The love affair of Filipinos with Korean content has intensified through the years with Pinoys, teens to the 40 something, consuming everything Korean - series, films and music. Pinoy fans camp out the day before concert tickets are sold to their favorite K-Pop bands. Tickets are always sold out on the first day. With such clamor, the Philippines has become one of the top markets for Korean content consumption.

#PlayItRight through #VIUItRight encourages Filipinos to help their Korean idols accomplish their dreams by watching content legally and rightfully.