¿Quieres una fotografía autografiada por Kim Soo Hyun y Gianna Jun de “Mi Amor de las Estrellas?

March 24, 2014, 10:21 am

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¡Viki te lleva a las Estrellas!

¡Esta es tu oportunidad para recibir una fotografía autografiada por las estrellas de “Mi Amor de las Estrellas”, Kim Soo Hyun y Gianna Jun!

Foto autografiada de Mi Amor de las Estrellas

¡Participar en esta contienda es muy fácil! Sólo encuentra las respuestas de dos preguntas en los siguientes videos de Viki.

Sigue los siguientes pasos:

1. Ve el epílogo de este video del K-Drama “Mi Amor de las Estrellas”. También lo puedes ver a continuación.

2. Luego responde a esta pregunta: ¿Cuál es el número de placas del carro que aparece en el epílogo?

3. Ve este video musical de Lunafly

4. Luego responde a la pregunta: Mirya de Brown Eyed Girls hace una aparición especial en el video de Lunafly. ¿Qué estampado lleva su chaqueta?

5. Envía tus dos respuestas y tu información de contacto en esta forma.

De todas las personas que hayan contestado correctamente, escogeremos una al azar para recibir la fotografía.

Y si compartes este blog en tu Facebook o Twitter, tal vez tengas mayor oportunidad de ser seleccionado. ¡Quién sabe!

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Lost in Translation: 10 Crazy TV Show Titles

March 25, 2014, 3:00 am

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If you're a fan of foreign TV dramas, you've probably had the following embarrassing conversation:

"What are you watching now?"
"It's a show called "Boys Over Flowers" -- it's about a girl who..."
"What kind of name is that? Do these boys have a flower shop? This sounds lame."
"It makes sense in Korean, trust me!"

We've all been there. Here are our picks for the top 10 confusing, awkward, and downright crazy titles on TV:

10.The Tragedy of W: I never knew that learning my ABC's would be so dramatic.

9. Me Too, Flower!: No, you shouldn't have that much in common with a plant.

8. Holy Battle in Couleur de Rose - The Future is in Our Hands: Why choose one long title, when you can have two?

7. Panda and Hedgehog: Either this is a heartwarming children's cartoon, or a strange gene-splicing experiment.

6. Smiling Pasta: Why does my dinner have feelings?

5. Answer Me 1997: Last time I checked, 1997 was a year; I don't think we'll be getting an answer anytime soon.

4. Without Breasts, There's No Paradise: As true as the message may be, saying it out loud still gets me in trouble with friends and family.

3. Escaping from Charisma: This sounds like a horror film made for anti-social people.

2. A Hole in My Panty: That's what happens when you leave your laundry in the dryer too long, right?
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1. True Love/Inborn Pair: Would I be wrong to assume this drama is about twins who fall in love while still in the womb?

Have you had to explain a strange English translation to your friends? What's the funniest title missing from this list?

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Give Subtitling a Try for a Chance to Receive Signed Photos - One Week Only!

March 25, 2014, 4:47 pm

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Until the end of March, you can flex your subtitling muscles for a chance to get Viki merchandise or even a signed photo of either Park Yoochun or Yoona! A gift will be given out every day between March 25th and March 31st to the person who writes the most subtitles that day. And you can win on multiple days! Follow the below instructions to be eligible to receive a gift.

Instructions

Once a day, submit the number of subtitles you wrote that day in this form.

Submissions must be made by 11:59PM PST

Check your PMs on Viki as we’ll contact the top subtitler each day there, by the end of the next day.

Gifts for Subtitling

Viki is bringing the stars to you! One person will get to choose between a signed photo of Park Yoochun OR Yoona. Six people will get surprise Viki gifts such as t-shirts, pens, stickers and more. We’ll give away something different every day!

Remember that you can win on multiple days, so submit your subtitling numbers every day!

Get Started Subtitling

1) Check out this Viki U video tutorial to learn to use the Subtitle Editor.

2) Navigate to a video and get started. You can practice on an English-language news video. Don’t speak another language? Don’t worry -- you can caption them in English!

3) Ready to subtitle a full-length movie or TV episode? Find a project here!

Note: Popular TV shows and movies are managed by volunteer “channel teams,” and only team members are allowed to subtitle those videos. If you want to join a team, just contact the Channel Manager!

Read our FAQs to learn everything you need to know about subtitling. If you need assistance, please visit the Viki Help Center.

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Do You Know These 12 Real-Life K-Drama Couples?

February 13, 2014, 10:48 am

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Love is in the air. As fans, we often ship the imaginary relationships between two fictional characters from our favorite drama. So when these stars pair up in real life, our hearts cannot handle the cuteness!

Here are 12 of our favorite drama-to-real-life couples that we can’t resist!

Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung

She’s in one of the world’s most famous girl groups, Girls’ Generation (also known as SNSD), and he starred in the K-drama “The 3rd Hospital.” But before they were famous, they were church buddies and also attended the same high school.

Lee Bo Young and Ji Sung

The two stars first met in 2004 while filming “Save the Last Dance for Me” and married in 2013.
They both had big hits in 2013 with her successful series “I Hear Your Voice” and his dark drama “Secret.”

Han Ga In and Yun Jung Hoon

The couple met on the set of the 2003 drama “Yellow Handkerchief” and started dating. Two years later, they got married. Jung Hoon said that they don’t watch each other’s work, especially kissing scenes! He’s in “Vampire Prosecutor” and she starred in “The Moon Embracing the Sun.”

Yoo Ji Tae and Kim Hyo Jin

The “Mary Me, Mary!” actress met the actor-director when they both modeled for a clothing brand in 2003 and started dating in 2006. They married in 2011 and are now expecting their first child.

Rain and Kim Tae Hee

The “Full House” star and “My Princess” actress gained a lot of attention when they first started dating. Rain says Tae Hee will only hear his new songs after the album is released.

Kim Bum and Moon Geun Young

The two actors met while on set filming “Jung Yi, The Goddess of Fire,” and it blossomed into a real relationship. Last November, the couple went on a month-long vacation together to Europe.

Jang Dong Gun and Go So Young

The sexy member of the new F4 in “A Gentleman’s Dignity” met his wife more 15 years ago on the set of the film “Love Wind Love Song.” The two are now expecting their second child.

Lee Chun Hee and Jun Hye Jin

This couple met while filming “Smile You” in 2009. Although there is a nine-year age gap between them, Lee Chun Hee claims that they’ve never felt the age difference.

Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung

The action star of such Hollywood hits as “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” and “Red 2” married the lovely “Boys Over Flowers” actress last year in a blockbuster wedding.

Yoona and Lee Seung Gi

The news that the two hottest young stars in Korea — Yoona of Girls’ Generation and Lee Seung Gi of “Gu Family Book” were dating broke on New Year’s Eve, starting 2014 off with a bang.

Yoo In Na and Ji Hyun Woo

During a press conference for “Queen In Hyun’s Man,” Ji Hyun Woo confessed that he had feelings for his co-star, and the two started dating shortly thereafter!

If only all our confessions of love were reciprocated.

Eugene and Ki Tae Young

This adorable pair met while filming “Creating Destiny.” It was a dating scandal that caused them to start talking more, and naturally they started dating for real!

Which real-life couple is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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Explore The World With Viki: Korea

March 27, 2014, 3:17 pm

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Saving up to take your dream vacation? Explore the world with Viki through the lens of K-Dramas, featuring some amazing sight-seeing spots in Korea.

Jeju Island

Jeju Island is a volcanic island, created more than 2 million years ago. Today it's a popular vacation spot featuring waterfalls, gorgeous beaches, and cliffs overlooking the ocean. A perfect place for romance!

You can see it featured in "Lie to Me" episode 11 and "Secret Garden" episode 5.

Jeju Island

Gyeongbokgung Palace

This historical location is immediately recognizable to K-Drama fans. This royal palace, originally built in 1395, was the largest of the five grand palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. It's been used as a backdrop for shows like "Rooftop Prince" and "Queen Inhyun's Man."

Blossoms in the Spring

Changing of the Guards at Gyeongbokgung Palace

Namsan Tower

Officially known as the YTN Seoul Tower, this communication tower marks the highest point in Seoul. Visitors can take a cable car up to tour the site and view Seoul from the observation deck.

You can see the towering attraction in "Boys Over Flowers" and recent K-Drama "My Love From the Star" Episode 18 below.

Namsan Tower from afar

La Petite France

This quirky attraction is located about an hour outside of Seoul in Gapyeong, and is modeled to look like a French cultural village. The provincial architecture is dedicated to the famous children's character "Le Petit Prince."

You can see this little bit of Paris in Seoul in"Beethoven Virus"and in episodes 15 and 16 of "My Love From the Star."

Gianna Jun films in La Petite France

Gangnam District

This neighborhood was immortalized in Psy's K-Pop hit "Gangnam Style," and is one of the poshest areas in Seoul, full of great restaurants and shopping. Korean dramas often feature characters eating at cafes located here. Take a stroll through Gangnam with "Heirs" and "Gentleman's Dignity."

Gentleman's Dignity films at Mango Six cafe

Lee Min Ho & Kim Woo Bin enjoy a drink from Mango Six

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Get Free Tickets to 'Make Your Move' Starring BoA!

March 28, 2014, 9:30 am

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≪ Previous: Explore The World With Viki: Korea

Are you ready for global K-Pop star, BoA, to make her American film debut? The multi-talented sensation will be starring in "Make Your Move" with Derek Hough from "Dancing with the Stars," premiering this weekend.

We've partnered with CJ E&M America to bring YOU to a "Make Your Move" screening in your city.

Los Angeles, CA - The Grove
Monday, March 31st at 8:00PM(special screening featuring special guests BoA and Derek Hough)
Monday, April 14th at 7:00PM

Washington DC - Gallery Place
Monday, April 14th at 7:00PM

New York City, NY - AMC Empire
Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00PM

Miami, FL - Cobb Dolphin
Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00PM

Want to hear about more Asian movie screenings and announcements? Check out CJ E&M America's Facebook page for updates!

K-Pop superstar, BoA, stars in "Make Your Move."

Viki's "Make Your Move" Ticket Giveaway Instructions:

1. Follow @Viki on Twitter.
2. Watch the trailer below for BoA's first K-Drama, "Hope for Dating."
3. Click the "Share" icon on the video and post to Twitter, adding #MakeYourMove to the end of your tweet.

If your entry is selected, we will contact you via Twitter Direct Message, so please remember to follow @Viki to be eligible!

This giveaway is open to participants living in the U.S., who are responsible for their own transportation to and from the screening.

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April Star Birthdays!

March 31, 2014, 10:04 am

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Happy April! Now that spring's here, we can finally go outside and enjoy the sunshine! Not to mention celebrate the birthdays of some of our favorite drama stars! Check out who's a lucky April baby below!

1. April 4th - Chen Qiao En, one of our favorite Taiwanese actresses who has starred in both Fated to Love You and Easy Fortune Happy Life! Chen Qiao En is also a singer and co-leader of the Taiwanese group, 7 Flowers.

2. April 4th - James Roday, an American actor, director and screenwriter, currently stars in the hit comedy, Psych, where he plays psychic detective Shawn Spencer. Roday is also the co-artistic director of the non-profit theatre group, Red Dog Squadron.

3. April 9th - UEE, member of Korean girl group After School, has been in numerous dramas, including Golden Rainbow, Birdie Buddy, You're Beautiful and Barefoot Friends! Check out the trailer below to see UEE!

4. April 19th - Im Soo Hyang, a talented Korean actress was in I Do, I Do and is currently starring in the Viki exclusive, Inspiring Generation! She's also the recipient of the 2011 New Star SBS Drama Award.

5. April 19th - Lee Da Hae is a Korean actress, and she's set to star in Viki's upcoming drama, Hotel King! This ultra-popular actress also speaks several languages, including Chinese, English, Korean and Japanese!

6. April 23rd - Marjorie de Sousa is a world-renowned Venezuelan model and actress, and has been in both Wild Cat and Love Contract. Marjorie de Sousa also participated in the 1999 Miss Venezuela contest before pursuing a career in modeling.

Were there any birthdays we missed? What would you give your favorite actor or actress? Let us know in the comments below!

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EXCLUSIVE: Kim Soo Hyun Joins NASA Space Camp

March 31, 2014, 8:00 pm

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After playing an alien in "My Love from the Star," actor Kim Soo Hyun has officially enrolled in basic space training at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Kim Soo Hyun became a worldwide celebrity after his stellar performance in "My Love from the Star." News of the show's popularity even reached the United States, catching the attention of NASA's Administrator of International Relations, Michael F. O'Brien.

"We've been looking for an international ambassador at NASA for a long time. When I heard about this actor in Korea making space 'cool' again, I knew we had to get in touch," O'Brien said.

Kim's representatives say that while he has always had an interest in outer space, "My Love from the Star" changed his perspective entirely. "[Kim Soo Hyun] fell in love with the idea of space travel while filming this drama. Even during breaks, we found him flipping through astronomy books and looking at the sky through the telescope on set."

In this memorable scene below, Do Min Joon's alien abilities of teleportation and telekinesis are exposed to Cheon Song Yi's younger brother:

The training camp, which other celebrities such as N'SYNC's Lance Bass have joined, will last for up to 3 months. We hope Kim Soo Hyun enjoys the program and returns home safely.

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What to Watch: New Can't Miss Shows & Movies!

April 2, 2014, 1:58 pm

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Grab some popcorn and get ready to watch these great upcoming shows and films! Don't forget to follow the channels so you know when new videos get added and let us know which show you're anticipating most!

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The Dog (Movie, Thailand)

See Mario Maurer. We could stop there, but here's the plot anyway: Three men decide to kidnap a famous dog. After a Mission Impossible-style heist, they dognap the pooch, but trouble ensues as they're soon haunted by a mysterious gunman. Available worldwide (except Thailand) and for QCs worldwide.

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Hotel King (TV, Korea)

A sheltered heiress, played by Lee Da Hae, must do all she can to protect her family's hotel after a catastrophe. Lee Dong Wook stars as a cold-hearted hotelier out for revenge. Available in the Americas and for QCs worldwide.

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Fall In Love With Me (TV, Taiwan)

Aaron Yan is back! He plays an advertising prodigy who decides to take a break from the limelight. He disguises himself with a hat and glasses, but hilarity and trouble brew under his new fake identity. Available in the Americas, Europe, Africa Middle East, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia, India and for QCs worldwide.

Watch the trailer now below:

Doctor Stranger (TV, Korea)

Park Hoon, a genius North Korean doctor, played by Lee Jong Suk, escapes to South Korea and must make a new life for himself and his love. Available in the Americas and for QCs worldwide.

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You're All Surrounded (TV, Korea)

See Lee Seung Gi and Go Ara in this K-Drama! Can an intelligent but foul-mouthed rookie detective and his team successfully protect the people of the swanky Gangnam area? Available in the Americas and for QCs worldwide.

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Witch's Romance (TV, Korea)

See the Korean remake of "My Queen." Follow a reporter who doesn't believe in love after her boyfriend disappeared before their wedding. Available in North America and for QCs worldwide.

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Bunny Drop** (Movie, Japan)

27-year-old Daikichi's life is turned upside down when he attends his grandfather's funeral and learns that the grandfather has an illegitimate daughter. Now, Daikichi must become the guardian of the 6-year-old girl. Available in United States, Asia (except China, Taiwan & Korea), and for QCs worldwide.
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Angel Eyes (TV, Korea)

Can a former blind girl, played by Gu Hye Sun from Boys Over Flowers, reunite with her first love after more than a decade and have a second chance at happiness? Available in North, South and Central America, Europe and QCs worldwide.

Watch the trailer now:

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Love Scenario (Movie, Japan)

When a famous screenwriter gets writer's block, she comes up with a crazy romantic scheme for inspiration. Available in the United States, Asia (except China, Taiwan & Korea), and for QCs worldwide.

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Why Won't Kim Soo Hyun Stop Crying?

April 2, 2014, 4:00 pm

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Have you ever felt so close to a TV show character that you tried to reach out and touch them through the screen? I have! And I know that when Kim Soo Hyun cries in a Korean Drama like "My Love from the Star," I'm not the only one pulling out my tissues to help him make it through a break-up.

In honor of Kim Soo Hyun's crying skills, we hope you enjoy this video. Share this and your favorite crying scenes on the #DontCryKSH Twitter hashtag!

And watch some of his best crying scenes in "The Moon Embracing The Sun," and "Dream High."

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‘My Girl’ Stars Reunite for ‘Hotel King’

April 3, 2014, 3:30 am

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The first still filming shots for the upcoming Korean drama “Hotel King” have recently been released. The Saturday-Sunday drama will premiere on April 5. Add the channel to your favorites for more updates!

Lee Da Hae and Lee Dong Wook star in ‘Hotel King,’ which premieres on April 5.

In the new drama, a rich CEO (played by Lee Dong Wook) climbs the corporate ranks to take on the president of a rival luxury hotel. But things get complicated when he falls in love with the daughter of his enemy (played by Lee Da Hae). The story of the upcoming Korean drama is familiar to fans who have seen “Shark,” or more recently, “The Full Sun.”

Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae strike a serious pose for ‘Hotel King.’

But the one K-drama that comes up in every discussion of “Hotel King” is actually a romantic comedy from nine years ago. In 2005, Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae also appeared together in “My Girl,” a hilarious and heartwarming classic that launched both stars to worldwide fame.

The ‘Hotel King’ pair first met in 2005 K-drama, ‘My Girl.’

In “My Girl,” Lee Dong Wook played another hotelier with an all-business attitude.

And Lee Da Hae played everyone’s favorite tomboy con-artist, with the smarts to get herself out of any situation.

We can’t wait for the “My Girl” reunion on the set of “Hotel King.” From the looks of the stills and first press conference, we’re in for a fun and memorable drama experience!

Are you as excited as we are about the reunion of these two top stars on April 5? Let us know in the comments below!

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Congratulations to the Top Subtitlers of the Sub-a-thon!

April 5, 2014, 3:00 am

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During the last week of March, we invited Viki community members to subtitle as much as they could every day for a chance to receive a gift. Gifts were either Viki merchandise or a signed photo from Park Yoochun or Yoona!

The turnout was amazing! Some users nearly or even fully reached QC status within just this one week alone! Thank you to everyone who participated - we really appreciate and admire your efforts! Viki is what it is because of people like you!

Finally, we're excited to specifically recognize the Top Subtitlers and their respective languages.

Tuesday, March 25th - talentina011, Serbo-Croatian

Wednesday, March 26th - danylor, Romanian

Thursday, March 27th - Dudie, Dutch

Friday, March 28th - Dudie, Dutch

Saturday, March 29th - talentina011, Serbo-Croation

Sunday, March 30th - ana_vos, Dutch

Monday, March 31st - j_freedom, Korean

If you missed out on this sub-a-thon, don't worry because the next one will be coming along soon!

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What to Watch: New Can't Miss Shows & Movies!

April 2, 2014, 1:58 pm

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≪ Previous: Congratulations to the Top Subtitlers of the Sub-a-thon!

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The Dog (Movie, Thailand)

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Hotel King (TV, Korea)

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Fall In Love With Me (TV, Taiwan)

Watch the trailer now below:

Doctor Stranger (TV, Korea)

Park Hoon, a genius North Korean doctor, played by Lee Jong Suk, escapes to South Korea and must make a new life for himself and his love. Available in the Americas and for QCs worldwide.

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You're All Surrounded (TV, Korea)

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Witch's Romance (TV, Korea)

See the Korean remake of "My Queen." Follow a reporter who doesn't believe in love after her boyfriend disappeared before their wedding. Available in North America and for QCs worldwide.

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Bunny Drop** (Movie, Japan)

27-year-old Daikichi's life is turned upside down when he attends his grandfather's funeral and learns that the grandfather has an illegitimate daughter. Now, Daikichi must become the guardian of the 6-year-old girl. Available in United States, Asia (except China, Taiwan & Korea), and for QCs worldwide.
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Angel Eyes (TV, Korea)

Can a former blind girl, played by Gu Hye Sun from Boys Over Flowers, reunite with her first love after more than a decade and have a second chance at happiness? Available in North, South and Central America, Europe and QCs worldwide.

Watch the trailer now:

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Love Scenario (Movie, Japan)

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24-Hour Ticket Giveaway to LA K-POP Festival!

April 8, 2014, 11:03 am

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Calling all K-Pop fans in the Southern California region! We're giving away 3 pairs of tickets to the sold-out LA KPOP Festival! The Festival is all day on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Tickets do not include travel arrangements or expenses.

For a chance to receive a pair of tickets, watch Eric Nam's new music video "Ooh Ooh"and answer the following question:

Several K-Pop stars appear as guests in Eric Nam's music video "Ooh Ooh." What are the names of all of the K-Pop stars?

Submit your answer by filling out this form.

Entries to the giveaway close at 12PM on Wednesday, April 9th (PST).

Good luck!

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Become a Campus Ambassador -- You Could be Our Next Intern!

April 9, 2014, 9:00 am

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≪ Previous: 24-Hour Ticket Giveaway to LA K-POP Festival!

Viki's Campus Ambassador Program

Calling all San Francisco Bay Area college students! Want to help spread the word about Viki at your school and potentially experience your first startup internship? We're looking for people like you, fans of Viki, to become our Campus Ambassadors. And we're keeping one summer internship position open that we'll fill from the pool of Campus Ambassadors! If you think that you'll make the perfect Campus Ambassador, fill out this application form.

As a Campus Ambassador, you’ll act as a representative of Viki on your campus and lead one or more of the following activities:

Organizing events, like fan meetups or drama screenings
Teaching others how to subtitle on Viki
Working with language teachers to include Viki in the classroom

Campus Ambassadors will get:

A mentor at Viki who'll teach you all you need to know about Viki and support you in your ambassador efforts
A stipend
Great marketing experience to put on your resume
Exclusive prizes such as t-shirts, concert & event tickets, and more
A potential summer internship at the Viki office in San Francisco!

To apply for this program, fill out this form so we can get in contact with you to discuss your interests and potential opportunities on your campus.

And if you’re new to volunteering on Viki, check out this blog post for helpful information about getting started!

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Explore the World With Viki: Taiwan

April 10, 2014, 10:00 am

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Watching dramas and movies on Viki is a great way to explore the world! This week, Viki is exploring Taiwan through some of our favorite dramas! Watch these Taiwanese dramas to learn more about Taiwan’s iconic sights.

Minquan Old Street

Minquan Old Street is a part of the historical northern Taiwan district of Sanxia. Best known for its ornate architecture and shops, Old Street is a go-to place for shopping and snacking. It was featured in popular drama “Love Family.”

Old Street in ‘Love Family’

Yangmingshan National Park

Yangmingshan National Park is one of Taiwan’s eight national parks. It’s a tourist’s delight filled with amazing hiking trails, hot springs, cherry blossom trees, and even an inactive volcano!

The guys compete in a bicycle race in the national park in Episode 3 of “In a Good Way.”

A bridge and field in Yangmingshan National Park

Vincent Park Cable Car

In “My Lucky Star,” couple Ah Xing and Tian Qi are supposed to meet here and confess their feelings for each other. Open year-round, this park is famous for its wide variety of plants and animals.

You can see the Vincent Park Cable Car in Episode 18 of “My Lucky Star.”

The cable car scene in ‘My Lucky Star’

Yilan County

In “Fated to Love You,” Yilan County is the hometown of female lead character, Chen Xin Yi (played by Joe Chen). However, in the show, the location is known as Jiang Mu Island. Yilan County in Taiwan’s northeast region is best known for its beautiful scenery, International Children’s Folklore Festival, Dongshan River Water Park, and the Yilan Green International Film Festival.

Episode 3 of “Fated to Love You” takes place in Yilan.

Boats docked in a river at Yilan

Taipei 101

Standing at 509 meters, Taipei 101 was the world’s tallest building until 2010. Marvel at the 101 Building in the “2014 Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Countdown”!

Explore more of the world on Viki!

Some titles on Viki are not available in certain regions of the world. But Qualified Contributors (QCs) can view and contribute to most titles. Read this blog post to learn how to become a QC.

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Join the Black Day Livestream Party with Eat Your Kimchi, April 14th!

April 10, 2014, 7:53 pm

≫ Next: Do You Know These Global Music Shows?

≪ Previous: Explore the World With Viki: Taiwan

You're invited to a very special event with our friends at Eat Your Kimchi! Join Simon and Martina as they celebrate the perfect "Black Day": eating black noodles while watching a Viki drama.

Made popular in Korea, the day to celebrate singlehood (think anti-Valentines) is quickly gaining steam worldwide, including in San Francisco, where some unnamed singles in the Viki office will be eating/watching with you guys and gals...

Join Viki and Eat Your Kimchi for the Black Day live stream party on April 14th!

Date & Time: April 14th, 7:00PM PDT

Where: Live Streaming from Eat Your Kimchi's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/simonandmartina
Event recording will be available on the Eat Your Kimchi Viki channel

How to Jointhe Party: Follow @Viki on Twitter and use hashtag #VikiKimchi to tweet your questions and comments to the hosts. Eat Your Kimchi may reply to your tweets live!

Here's what Viki and Eat Your Kimchi have in store for Black Day:

Black Day, which comes after romantic Valentine's Day (Feb. 14th) and lovey-dovey White Day (March 14th), is a chance for all the single ladies and gentlemen to order takeout black bean noodles and stay at home watching TV. And what better TV show to go with our noodles than "Let's Eat"? We'll be watching Episode 1 during the Black Day live stream party.

Tell Eat Your Kimchi and Viki how you'll be celebrating Black Day on Twitter, using the hashtag #VikiKimchi. You may get a shout-out during the party!

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Do You Know These Global Music Shows?

April 12, 2014, 3:30 am

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Need a break from watching all those romantic dramas? Feel like singing and dancing to all of your favorite songs from across the globe? Or perhaps you just want to discover new music? Here at Viki, we’ve got plenty of shows and series that feature music from all over the world that will get your soul singing and your toes tapping. Check them out in the list below!

Kawaii Matsuri — This Japanese show features legendary queen of “kawaii,” Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, in a star-studded celebration of all things cute and “kawaii” in Japanese music and fashion!

SBS Inki Gayo — This ultra-popular Korean music show features weekly live performances from the hottest K-pop artists, including SHINEE, Girls’ Generation and 2NE1. Catch the recent episodes right here on Viki of this long-running show of more than 700 episodes!

Rock ’n’ Road — Currently airing on Viki and starring Chris Wu from “Princess’ Stand In,” this series is about a former child actress and a top producer who lose everything and must help each other reach the top again!

Monstar — When a top teen idol, played by B2ST’s Yong Jun Hyung, is forced to return to school by his management agency to cool his hot temper, does he have what it takes to stand out in a performance arts high school full of talented students?

You and Me — This Venezuelan telenovela is a spin on the hit American “High School Musical” films, where teens Sheryl and Victor find their relationship growing even deeper when they learn of each others’ shared passion for music.

Did we miss your favorite music-centric show? Let us know in the comments below!

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Aaron Yan: Bad Boy or Total Sweetheart?

April 13, 2014, 4:00 am

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Have you seen Aaron Yan in “Just You” and still can’t get enough ? Not to worry. He’s starring in the new drama “Fall in Love With Me.” In his newest drama, Yan plays Lu Tian Xing, a ruthless advertising prodigy by day and a conservative, glasses-wearing shy fellow named Xiao Lu by night. But in “Just You,” Yan plays a cold-hearted CEO who eventually warms to his colleagues and housemate.

Which leads us to the question … is Aaron Yan a bad boy or a real sweetheart? Let’s compare below:

Bad Boy: Yan’s character, Qi Yi, has absolutely no problems judging you during meal times, just like he coldly judges his housemate, Liang Liang (played by Puff Guo), in “Just You.”

You want to say that again? Because I’m totally judging you.

Sweetheart: But sometimes, Yan’s character is the one being judged, and he’s kind of cute when he’s embarrassed about it. No one would dare judge the marketing prodigy, Tian Xing, in “Fall in Love With Me,” but maybe we’d tease his alter-ego, Xiao Lu?

Uh … sorry for being so cute, boss?

Bad Boy: Yan is a relentless boss, both in “Fall in Love With Me” as the ruthless Tian Xing and in “Just You” as Qi Yi. With him around, there’s absolutely no time for fun and games in the office — not to mention dating!

If you have any fun, I’ll know about it!

Sweetheart: But once he warms up to you (like he does with Liang Liang in “Just You”), Yan’s character is not so bad after all — not to mention a total softie. Plus, he’s got a smile that’ll melt your heart! And of course, as Xiao Lu in “Fall in Love With Me,” he’s far from the cold-blooded boss that he used to be!

Hey girl, want to hang out and have some fun?

But no matter what the situation, no one can deny that Aaron Yan works hard and always gets down to business!

Well, let’s hope the fangirls like my new drama!

So what do you think — is Aaron Yan a bad boy or a total sweetie? Let us know in the comments below! And don’t forget to share how excited you are to watch his new drama, “Fall in Love With Me”!

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