Following rave reviews at a public screening at Busan International Film Festival’s On Screen program, the highly anticipated Korean thriller Connect will debut all six episodes globally on December 7 only on Disney+ Hotstar. An Original series available exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar, Connect stars Jung Haein as Ha Dongsoo - a new type of immortal human known as ‘Connect’, who is kidnapped by a gang of organ harvesters who are determined to take his eyes. After suddenly waking up on an operating table part way through the surgery, Dongsoo is able to escape with one eye remaining, and later discovers that he can still see out of his missing eye, which is now being used by a serial killer who has been terrorizing the residents of Seoul. Determined to get back what was taken, Dongsoo will pursue the killer, taking whatever steps are necessary to make himself whole again. Viewers around the world will be able to see a unique collaboration in Connect between prolific Japanese director Miike Takashi (Audition, Ichi the Killer, Gozu) who is directing his first Korean series, and an all-star cast of Korean talent, including Jung Haein (Snowdrop, D.P., Tune in for Love) as Ha Dongsoo, a self-healing immortal man who now has the vision of a prolific serial killer, Ko Kyungpyo (Reply 1988, Seoul Vibe, Chicago Typewriter) as serial killer Oh Jinseop, and Kim Hyejun (Kingdom, Inspector Koo, Matrimonial Chaos) as the mysterious Irang. The latest Korean title to be announced as part of the library of endless entertainment available on Disney+ Hotstar, Connect joins other world-class local APAC content, including Big Mouth about an inept lawyer who is falsely imprisoned and accused of being the country’s most notorious conman; Soundtrack #1, about unrequited love between two close friends, and many more. Stream the Original series Connect exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar December 7.
6/45
Comedic Hit '6/45' Available via Astro First and unifi TV On Demand
Wednesday, November 02, 2022Be prepared to double up with laughter as the Korean Box Office hit comedy movie “6/45” comes straight to your screens via Astro First and unifi TV On Demand from Tuesday, 1 November! Directed by Park Gyu-Tae (“Bunt") and starring Ko Kyoung-pyo, Lee Yi-kyung, Eum Moon-suk and Kwak Dong-yeon, “6/45” is a comedic encounter between North and South Korean soldiers over a 5.7 billion won winning lottery ticket that crosses the Military Demarcation Line. South North sergeant “Chun-woo” is in his final weeks of military duty when a top-prize winning lottery ticket lands at his feet. While he dreams of claiming the winning prize money, a gust of wind accidentally blows the lottery ticket over the Military Demarcation Line to North Korea. “Chun-woo” risks crossing the Military Demarcation Line to retrieve it but waiting for him there is Yong Ho, a North Korean soldier who finds the ticket and claiming "Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers". With no conclusion to the rightful owner of the lottery ticket and prize money, each side enlisted the help of their own comrades to participate in the negotiation. An intense and hilarious confrontation between the North and South Korean soldiers begins as they battle out their wits to claim their 5.7 billion won dream! “6/45” generated more than USD$13.8M and close to 2M admissions in the Korean Box Office. Powered by excellent word-of-mouth reviews, it is the #1 hit comedy film of 2022 and is currently in the top 10 highest grossing box office films of 2022 to date. In Vietnam, “6/45” emerged as the highest-grossing South Korean film, setting a new record for South Korean film earnings in the country. The movie’s Indonesia theatrical release in mid-October also received rave reviews and is holding strong in box office rankings since its premiere despite competition from newly-debuted local films.
Watch “6/45” via Pay-Per-View purchase on Astro First and unifi TV On Demand from Tuesday, 1 November.
An exciting collaboration between Japanese director Miike Takashi and an all-star Korean cast, “Connect” will pit a serial killer against a man who is determined to reclaim what is his
When a man is suddenly kidnapped by a gang of organ harvesters, he will awaken following the procedure to find his eye missing and to discover that he has the vision of an infamous serial killer, in Connect, an Original coming exclusively to Disney+ Hotstar soon.
Ha Dongsoo is a man with a secret. Throughout his entire life he has had the ability to immediately heal from any injury, no matter how serious. While amazing, this ability has led those who have discovered it to label Dongsoo a “monster”. Once again finding himself alone and wandering the streets of the big city, Dongsoo is suddenly kidnapped by a gang of organ harvesters who are determined to take his eyes. After awakening on the operating table, he is able to escape, but later discovers that he can still see out of his missing eye, which is now being used by a serial killer who has been terrorizing the residents of Seoul. Determined to get back what was taken, Dongsoo will pursue the serial killer, taking whatever steps are necessary to make himself whole again.
A unique collaboration between prolific Japanese director Miike Takashi (13 Assassins, Ichi the Killer, Gozu) and writers Nakamura Masaru and Heo Dam (Monstrum), Connect features an all-star cast of Korean talent, including Jung Haein (Snowdrop, Start-Up, Tune in for Love) as Ha Dongsoo, a self-healing man who now has the vision of a prolific serial killer, Ko Kyungpyo (Decision to Leave, Seoul Vine, Private Lies) as serial killer Oh Jinseop, and Kim Hyejun (Inspector Koo, Kingdom, Sinkhole) as the mysterious Irang.
The latest Korean title to be announced as part of the library of endless entertainment available on Disney+ Hotstar, Connect joins other world-class local APAC content, including Big Mouth about an inept lawyer who is falsely imprisoned and accused of being the country’s most notorious conman; Soundtrack #1, about unrequited love between two close friends, and many more.
Stream the Original series Connect exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar soon.
Ko Kyung Pyo
Ko Kyung Pyo to visit Singapore for the first time on 7 January 2017!
Sunday, December 04, 2016
Korean actor Ko Kyung Pyo will be visiting Singapore on 7 January 2017 (Saturday), 7pm at Suntec Convention Centre, Level 3 for his first overseas fan meeting in the South East Asia region.
Many who watched "Jealousy Incarnate" (also known as "Incarnation of Jealousy") will know him well as the character Ko Jung Won, the only heir to a large corporation that manages several clothing brands. Prior to this, Ko Kyung Pyo was also one of the main casts in the popular family drama series, “Reply 1988”, where he played the role of Sung Sun Woo, a student council president.
Organized by KMTV Asia, and sponsored by Grand Park Orchard and 5:5, Ko Kyung Pyo’s 1st Fan Meeting in Singapore is only open to 150 fans. Fans will have the chance to get upclose and personal with the actor and for those who attend will receive a hi-touch and a group photo with Ko Kyung Pyo at the end of the event. Not only groupfie, a selfie with Ko Kyung Pyo is possible too, ps: if you're lucky enough.
Tickets priced at $148 (excluding $3 booking fee) and will go on sale at www.asiaboxoffice.com from 17 December 2016 at 10AM onwards.
Be sure to follow KMTV on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and stay tuned for more exciting announcements on getting up-close with the actor!
Seating Plan
Date: 7th January 2016
Time: 7PM
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre, Level 3
Ticket Price: $148 (excluding $3 booking fee)