Itaewon Class, the 2020 K-drama aired in Korea by JTBC and streamed around the world on Netflix has captivated audiences with its compelling story of an ex-convict who tries his luck in the restaurant business while vowing to take revenge on the death of his father. Originally based on a webtoon of the same name, Itaewon Class won the Best Drama Series category at the 25th Asian Television Awards in 2020. The series was well-received not just in Asia but around the world, making it to many … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Kim Sung-Yoon, Director, ‘Itaewon Class’
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Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Mongol TV
Mongolian audiences have been captivated by reality TV shows like The Voice of Mongolia where talent and an interesting backstory make up for an award-winning hit. The Voice of Mongolia was lauded as the Best Music Programme at the 25th Asian Television Awards. Saruul Bold, the Head of Production at Mongol TV shared that Mongolia is drawn to the emotional aspect of TV shows. Saruul said that Mongol TV always tries to achieve the best quality from staging to entertainment. The … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Mongol TV
Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Jiang Ji-Zheng, Director of Photography, ‘Love and Destiny’
Innovation was at the helm of the 2019 Chinese drama Love and Destiny, a love story that tells the tale of the God of War Jiu Chen played by Chang Chen and a fairy maiden, Ling Xi played by Ni Ni. Bringing to life the historical drama through his skilful techniques in cinematography, Love and Destiny’s Director of Photography, Jiang Ji-Zheng wanted to create something new and different for the audience—resulting in a win for Best Cinematography at the 25th Asian Television … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Jiang Ji-Zheng, Director of Photography, ‘Love and Destiny’
Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Formosa Television
Giving the audience a view of the world from the perspective of Taiwan since 1996, Formosa Television is one of Taiwan's leading broadcasters serving up top-rated content that is beloved by Chinese-speaking communities. During the 25th Asian Television Awards, the broadcaster bagged several awards such as Best News Programme, for Formosa News - Faces of the Coronavirus Fight; Best Actress in a Leading Role for Li You-Ru for her work in The Rootless; and Terrestrial Broadcaster of the … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Formosa Television
Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Sahana Kamath, Executive Producer, ‘Pretty Little Liars’
Indonesian teen drama Pretty Little Liars captivated Asian audiences as it addressed themes such as cyberbullying, complicated female relationships and empowerment—all set in the picturesque location of Bali. The 10-episode series, which is streaming on Viu, features an ensemble cast including Shindy Huang, Anya Geraldine, Eyka Farhana, Valerie Thomas, and Yuki Kato. The teen drama has received many accolades since its premiere in April 2020, among them the Best Adaptation of an Existing … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Sahana Kamath, Executive Producer, ‘Pretty Little Liars’
Jiangsu Broadcasting Corp. brings China’s stories to the international stage
Nanjing-based Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC) offers truthful, objective, and empathetic news that resonates well with the international audience. A testament to this is the broadcaster’s recent win at the 25th Asian Television Awards for the category of Best Single News Story (10 mins or less) for the documentary Canadian Girl Writes A Song of Peace for Nanjing. JSBCI President Ms. Yuanyuan Qiu told Television Asia Plus that prior to the National Memorial Ceremony for the … [Read more...] about Jiangsu Broadcasting Corp. brings China’s stories to the international stage
