Global fans of Thai actor Suppasit "Mew" Jongcheveevat were thrilled when he announced he will be the producer of TV series The Ocean Eyes, which tells the story of a group of marine veterinarians. With an intriguing plot and a massive budget, The Ocean Eyes is a collaborative production between three countries: Thailand, China and the US. As an international star who plays the leading role, Suppasit has a chance to work with Hollywood producers, including Rick McCallum, producer of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and The Star Wars Special Editions; Herbert Primig, producer of the animation Star Wars: The Clone Wars; and Henry Gilroy, co-writer of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service Viu has revealed another Viu Original after launching a new Korean drama.
“Doom at Your Service,” its second Korean Viu Original, premiered on May 10 starring actress Park Bo-young and actor-singer Seo In-guk.
The drama tells the story of Dong Kyung (Park Bo-young), a web novel editor diagnosed with brain cancer, who unintentionally summons Myul Mang (Seo In-guk), a messenger between humans and gods to appear. When he unexpectedly offers to grant her wishes, she makes a contract with him for a hundred days to live as she wants, risking everything in the process.
After “Doom at Your Service,” Viu will release its next Viu Original from Korea, “Hong Cheon Gi,” a romantic fantasy period drama set to premiere exclusively on the OTT platform in the third quarter of the year.
Julie Anne San Jose, theater princess
Gab Pangilinan and Asia’s romantic balladeer
Christian Bautista,
Still tells the story of estranged friends Sab and Laura as they find themselves stranded together in “Balay” during the lockdown. As they struggle to overcome the uncertainties during their time in isolation, Sab and Laura rally the support of other young creative talents to use their voices to inspire and motivate many others who face similar situations in this “new normal”.
In addition, Viu is pleased to introduce
UBettina Wethu, a South African adaptation of hit international comedy drama
Ugly Betty and the first-ever South African Viu Original, to its audience in Asia. UBettina Wethu is about a smart and charming young woman from rural Hammanskraal who is determined to do whatever it takes to fulfil her ultimate dream of being in the fashion publishing business.