tvN launches revamped K-Entertainment channel in the Philippines

The Philippines just got a step closer to its favorite K-Dramas and variety shows.

Starting today (15/12), tvN will be available on the GigaPlay App for all Smart subscribers. Brought to you by CJ ENM HK and WILBROS Entertainment, tvN marks Smart's first-ever linear channel service where K-Drama fans can catch their favorite shows anytime, anywhere.

Hey Philippines!🇵🇭#Jirisan Marathon starts today on Smart GigaPlay app!😊
EP1–7 ǀ 15 Dec Tue Starting 10am
EP8–14 ǀ 16 Dec Wed Starting 10am

Download the GigaPlay app now👉🏻 https://t.co/dQZe37o0Sh
#tvNAsia #BestKoreanEntertainment #tvNPH #SmartXtvN @livesmart @wilbroslive pic.twitter.com/1djSDJcSs9

— tvN (@tvN_Asia) December 15, 2021

"We’re happy to collaborate with CJ ENM because K-content is truly close to Smart when it comes to service," Jane J. Basas, Smart SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business, shares in a statement. "We’ve been constantly listening to our customers as we enable our subscribers to pursue their passions despite the limitations of our current situation. GigaPlay plays a key role in our innovations platform because it delivers access to amazing experiences at their fingertips – and K-content is one of the main offers we have on the app alongside live sports, music and entertainment."

tvN's catalogue includes its tentpole drama series Jirisan, which stars Gianna Jun and Ju Ji-Hoon, as well as Ghost Doctor (premiering on 4 January 2022), Idol Dication Contest S2 (premiering on 20 December), Officer of the Year, Two Faces of My Girlfriend, The Beast and the Beauty, Fatal Encounter, A Company Man, The Witch: Part 1 The Subversion, and many more.

The GigaPlay App is available for free download to all Smart Prepaid, Smart Postpaid, TNT, and Smart Bro subscribers on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.