Linear TV channels tvN Movies Pinoy (tagalog-dubbed) and Premium launched in PH!

In partnership with the leading pay-per-TV provider Cignal TV, tvN has launched two new linear channels in the Philippines—tvN Movies Pinoy and tvN Premium.

 They can expect to watch the latest Korean films of 2023, including the inspirational sports movie "Countdown", starring veteran actor Jin Sun-Kyu; and the 2020 comedy film "Honest Candidate" starring Ra Mi-Ran

tvN Movies Pinoy and tvN Premium launches in PH!

Cignal explained that tvN Movies Pinoy on channel 39 is a Tagalog-dubbed channel showing Korean films to Filipino audiences. Meanwhile, tvN Asia will be replaced by tvN Premium on channel 237. tvN Premium is a high-definition (HD) channel featuring the latest Korean dramas and shows.

tvN Movies Pinoy is also available on Video-on-Demand (VOD) through Cignal TV's streaming platform, Cignal Play.

tvN Movies Pinoy is said to be packed with a diverse range of movie genres from thrilling romantic dramas to action-packed hits and heartwarming comedies and offers Filipino audiences movies from their favorite Korean stars including Hyun-bin, Son Ye-jin, D.O., Don Lee, Lee Byung-hun, and many more. 

Cignal said that Filipinos can expect to watch the latest Korean films of 2023 including the tear-jerking story for pet lovers "My Puppy", starring Cha Tae-hyun and Yoo Yeon-seok, inspirational sports movie "Countdown" starring veteran actor Jin Sun-Kyu, romantic comedy "My Worst Neighbour", starring Le Ji-hoon and Han-Seng-yeon, and adrenaline-pumping detective thriller "The Glorious My Revenge", starring Heo Jun-seok and Nam Bo-ra.

Viewers can also catch "The Moon" in December, an action thriller featuring superstar D.O. (EXO) where he plays an astronaut who attempts to land on the moon. 

Also, viewers may also catch "The Moon" in December, just 4 months after its theatrical release in South Korea and the Philippines. It's an action thriller featuring superstar D.O. (EXO) who plays an astronaut who attempts to land on the moon.

Filipino fans may also watch out for "Switch", a story about an identity switch between a top star and a commoner, starring A-list Korean Actors Kwon Sang-woo and Lee Min-jung.

tvN Premium subscribers will also enjoy the latest Korean dramas like "Not Others" based off a webtoon of the same title starring Jeon Hye-jin, SNSD's Sooyoung, Ahn Jae-wook, and Park Sung-hoon. It's a love-hate relationship between a mother and daughter which will air from November 8 onwards.

With the launch of tvN Premium and tvN Movies Pinoy in the Philippines, the Senior Vice President of CJ ENM Hong Kong, Mickey Ong, said:

Movies are  favorites among Filipinos. We are grateful to partner with Cignal TV to be first to bring tvN Movies to the Philippines. By dubbing the films in the local language, we appeal to a wider audience. Together with Korean dramas on tvN Premium, this is a surefire entertainment combo for everyone.

We are pleased to add tvN Premium and tvN Movies Pinoy to our channel lineup, said Cignal TV’s President and CEO Jane J. Basas. Consistent with our commitment to give Cignal subscribers the best options to choose from, this partnership allows us to offer them the latest Korean shows, and the best Korean films in Filipino.

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