New Viu Original Is A Romantic Fantasy Period Drama
Right after announcing the second Korean Viu Original "Doom at your Service," video streaming service Viu is releasing its next Viu Original from Korea, "Hong Cheon Gi," a romantic fantasy period drama set to premiere exclusively on the platform in the third quarter of 2021.
Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the story of "Hong Cheon Gi" (Kim Yoo-jung), an artist with extraordinary aesthetic insight and skills who became the first female painter of the Dohwaseo (Korean Royal Academy of Painting). During her stay in the palace, she gets embroiled in a love triangle with Ha Ram (Ahn Hyo-seop), an officer well-versed in astronomy and meteorology who lost his sight in a childhood accident, and the Grand Prince Anpyeong (Gong Myung) who is an arts enthusiast.
Kim Yoo-jung in 'Hong Cheon Gi'
Photo credit: Viu
The series features Kim Yoo-jung, a young and popular actress well known among K-drama fans for her numerous critically acclaimed period dramas. After her acting debut in 2003, Kim Yoo-jung became one of the best-known child actresses in Korea. Since then, she has transitioned into teen roles and gained fame for starring in the historical-fantasy drama "The Moon Embracing the Sun" (2012), before landing her first leading role in hit drama "Love in the Moonlight" (2016).
Ahn Hyo-seop has gained recognition in recent years with his outstanding performance in "Still 17" (2018), "Abyss" (2019) and "Dr. Romantic 2" (2020). Gong Myung debuted in 2013 and starred in various films before making his way to the small screen. He has taken on leading roles in "The Bride of Habaek" (2017), "Feel Good To Die" (2018) and "Be Melodramatic" (2019).
Viu is also focusing on bringing audiences local entertainment from all over Asia. Award-winning Malaysian Viu Original, "Black," is back with a bigger and more thrilling second season this month. With season 1 clinching the Asian Academy Creative Awards for Best Cinematography and Best VFX in 2020, "Black" will return with its original star-studded cast and new blood added to the mix, promising a darker and grittier plot.
Viu is also pleased to launch its first ever Philippines Original "Still." Starring "Asia’s Pop Diva" Julie Anne San Jose, theater princess Gab Pangilinan and "Asia’s Romantic Balladeer” Christian Bautista, "Still" tells the story of estranged friends Sab and Laura as they find themselves stranded together in “Balay” during the lockdown.
Julie Anne San Jose
Photo credit: @myjaps on Instagram
As they struggle to overcome the uncertainties during their time in isolation, Sab and Laura rally the support of other young creative talents to use their voices to inspire and motivate many others who face similar situations in this “new normal."
Be sure to catch these new titles and Viu’s extensive library of other blockbusters, first-on-Viu and exclusive titles on the Viu app which can be downloaded for free on App Store, Google Play, and selected smart TVs, as well as on the web at www.viu.com.
