Korean drama fans are in for the biggest summer treat ever as the first and true home of Asianovelas, ABS-CBN, premieres on Monday (May 8) two of the biggest Koreanovelas of 2016— “Legend of the Blue Sea” and “Goblin” — topbilled by two of the hottest and most popular Asian superstars today, Lee Min Ho and Gong Yoo.
“This is an extraordinary TV event not only for Koreanovela fans but for all our Kapamilya viewers because these are two of the biggest Korean productions that commanded huge viewership across the pan-Asian region,” said Leng Raymundo, head of ABS-CBN Integrated Acquisitions and International Sales and Distribution.
“Legend of the Blue Sea” is a casting coup by led international superstar Lee Min Ho, who has always been a favorite here in ABS-CBN, and Jun Ji-Hyun, who is a leading multimedia star in Korea. Meanwhile, “Goblin” is the dream fantasy series of Korea’s most successful TV writer Kim Eun Sook. She really brought the fantasy drama genre to a whole new level comparable to Hollywood productions,” she added.
From the casting, storyline to production values, Raymundo said these two titles will surely captivate Filipino viewers.
“We are very excited for our audience to enjoy these Korean dramas. We have been receiving positive feedback since we announce our acquisition of the titles and we are very thankful and overwhelmed for all the support,” she said.
The biggest Korean fantasy-romance drama “Legend of the Blue Sea” marks the return of the King of Asianovelas, Lee Min Ho, on Philippine television after ABS-CBN last aired his series “The Heirs” in 2014. The series, which gave Min Ho the Top Excellence Award as an actor in the 2016 SBS Drama Awards, also stars international superstar and one of Korea’s sought after leading ladies, Jun Ji-Hyun.
Afternoon viewing definitely gets more exciting with the timeless love story of mortal Andrei (Lee Min Ho) and immortal mermaid Sheena (Jun Ji-Hyun). Watch as Sheena finds Andrei in his new persona at present time and rekindles the love they have in their past lives.
Meanwhile, the magic of love continues on Primetime Bida with premiere of the groundbreaking Korean fantasy drama “Goblin.” The series formally welcomes blockbuster star Gong Yoo’ as a Kapamilya and ‘My Girl’ leading man, Lee Dong Wook,” in his PH TV comeback.
“Goblin” recently won the Grand Award at the 53rd Baeksang Art Awards, Korea’s most prestigious award giving body, with lead star Gong Yoo bagging the Best Actor award for his portrayal in “Goblin.”
This award-winning fantasy love story follows the journey of a brave general named Kim Shin, who is cursed to live forever as a Goblin, an immortal protector of souls. After 900 years, he finally meets a woman that can end the curse— Erin, the Goblin’s bride. He, however, falls in love with the sweet and innocent young lady and risks both their lives in the name of love.
Don’t miss the premiere of “Legend of the Blue Sea” after “The Better Half,” and “Goblin,” after “A Love to Last” this Monday (May 8) only in the first and true home of Asianovelas, ABS-CBN.
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Koreanovela fans, nawindang; Lee Min Ho at Gong Yoo, magpapakilig na!
“LEGEND OF THE BLUE SEA” AT “GOBLIN” SABAY NA EERE SIMULA LUNES SA ABS-CBN
Mapapanood na ang dalawa sa pinakamalaking Koreanovela noong 2016 na “Legend of the Blue Sea”at “Goblin” ngayong Lunes (May 8) sa ABS-CBN tampok ang dalawa sa pinakamainit at pinakasikat na Asian superstars ngayon na sina Lee Min Ho at Gong Yoo.
“Ito ay isang kaabang-abang na TV event hindi lamang para sa Koreanovela fans kung hindi para sa lahat ng Kapamilya viewers dahil ito ay dalawa sa pinakamalaking Korean productions na talaga namang pinanood at tinangkilik sa iba’t ibang panig ng Asya,” sabi ni Leng Raymundo, head ng ABS-CBN Integrated Acquisitions and International Sales and Distribution.
“Ang ‘Legend of the Blue Sea’ ay binubuo ng premyadong cast sa pangunguna ng international superstar na si Lee Min Ho, na noon pa man ay mahal na ng mga Pinoy, at si Jun Ji-Hyun, na siyang leading multimedia star sa Korea. Ang ‘Goblin’ naman ay dream fantasy series pinakamatagumpay na TV writer sa Korea na si Kim Eun Sook. Makukumpara sa Hollywood ang kalibre ng seryeng ito,” dagdag pa niya.
Mula sa casting, kwento at production values, hindi umano bibiguin ng dalawang titulo ang mga manonood.
“Kaabang-abang talaga ang mga Korean drama na ito kaya naman sa lahat na nagpapaabot ng kanilang positive feedback sa amin mapa-email, tweet, Facebook message, tawag, at sa iba pang platforms, maraming salamat sa inyo,” sabi ni Raymundo.
Nagbabalik ang King of Asianovelas na si Lee Min Ho sa PH TV sa pinakamalaking Korean fantasy-romance drama na “Legend of the Blue Sea.” Katambal niya rito ang isa sa pinakamainit na leading lady sa Korea na si Jun Ji-Hyun at dahil sa kanyang pagganap sa serye kung kaya’t ginawaran siya ng Top Excellence Award sa 2016 SBS Drama Awards. Matatandaang, huling napanood ng mga Kapamilya si Lee Min Ho sa seryeng “The Heirs” noong pang 2014.
Sundan ang love story ng mortal na si Andrei (Lee Min Ho) at imortal na sirena na si Sheena (Jun Ji-Hyun). Gagawin ni Sheena ang lahat mahanap lang ang kasalukuyang katauhan ni Andrei para muling ipagpatuloy ang pag-iibigan nilang naunsyami sa kanilang nakaraang mga buhay.
Samantala, tuloy naman ang magic ng pag-ibig sa Primetime Bida sa pagsisimula ng groundbreaking Korean fantasy drama na “Goblin” kung saan mapapanood sa unang pagkakataon bilang Kapamilya ang ‘Train to Busan’ star na si Gong Yoo at nagbabalik-Kapamilya naman ang ‘My Girl’ leading man na si Lee Dong Wook.
Kamakailan lang ay pinarangalan ang “Goblin” ng Grand Award sa ginanap na 53rd Baeksang Art Awards habang si Gong Yoo naman ang hinirang na Best Actor para sa kanyang pagganap bilang Goblin.
Mapapanood dito ang kwento ng matapang na heneral na si Kim Shin na sinumpa na mabuhay habambuhay bilang isang Goblin o tagapagtanggol ng mga kaluluwa. Makalipas ang higit 900 taon ay makikilala niya ang babaeng tatapos sa sumpa— si Erin ang tinaguriang Goblin’s bride. Mahuhulog ang kanyang loob sa dalaga at ibubuwis ang kanilang mga buhay sa ngalan ng pag-ibig.
Huwag palalampasin ang premiere ng “Legend of the Blue Sea” pagkatapos ng “The Better Half,” at “Goblin,” pagkatapos ng “A Love to Last” ngayong Lunes (May 8) sa first and true home of Asianovelas, ang ABS-CBN.
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