K-content is king on streaming platform Viu

Kim So-yeon in the soap opera The Penthouse. PHOTO: VIU
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SINGAPORE - South Korean offerings, in particular variety series, are the top titles on streaming platform Viu in Singapore, but Chinese and Thai content is gaining ground too.

Last year (2020), six of the 10 most popular series for the Singapore market were South Korean variety shows, including several seasons of Running Man (2010 to present); I Live Alone (2013 to present) and The Return Of Superman (2013 to present).

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