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INTERVIEW: What is Yellow Fever?

April 2, 2013, 3:03 pm
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Interracial dating is becoming more accepted with each passing year; in the United States, almost 90% of today's "Millennial" generation approves of it. So what's the problem with the most common pairing, White males and Asian females? It's called "Yellow Fever," or the strong romantic interest that some men have in (exclusively) Asian women.

"Seeking Asian Female" follows Steven, who fell in love with a Chinese woman online.
In her award-winning documentary, "Seeking Asian Female," Debbie Lum examines yellow fever by following 60-year-old Steven on his quest to find an Asian wife. The film exploded in popularity after premiering at SXSW last month, attracting attention from not just the Asian-American community, but also media outlets including Variety Magazine, Boing Boing, and This American Life. According to WSJ columnist, Jeff Yang, yellow fever is "a hotbed of controversy for Asian-Americans." With the success of "Seeking Asian Female," the conversation has been taken to a national, and even global level.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Debbie Lum about the challenges of making the film and her personal experience with yellow fever at the CAAMFest Opening Night Gala. Watch the Viki TV Exclusive interview below:



In the Viki TV interview, Lum reveals that even though Steve and his Chinese bride, Sandy, had corresponded online for two years, they could barely communicate after meeting in person. Being Chinese-American, Lum was able to help translate for the couple, and in doing so even improved her own Chinese language skills.

"Seeking Asian Female" will premiere on PBS on May 6th. If you've had experience with yellow fever, join the discussion and let us know in the comments.

You can follow the Viki TV channel here to see more exclusive interviews with filmmakers and celebrities in global entertainment.
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This Winter, The Wind Blows No More

April 3, 2013, 7:00 am
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One of the most popular Korean dramas of the season, “That Winter, The Wind Blows,” is coming to an end this week. In it, Jo In Sung shines as the morally ambiguous character Oh Soo, an orphan who lost his sense of purpose in life after his first love passed away, and became a high stakes gambler and womanizer.

Opposite him is Oh Young (Song Hye Gyo, Worlds Within), the sole heiress of the PL GroupCorporation. Estranged from her mother and brother, the blind Young is left alone after her father dies. With no one to lean on, she lives a very lonely existence until Oh Soo enters her life. But Oh Soo don't have good intentions: he sees an easy target in the blind young woman and tries to pull off his biggest scam to date -- pretending to be her long-lost older brotherand claim the family fortune.

Supporting cast members includeKim Bum who plays Park Jin Sung, Oh Soon's best friend, and Jung Eun Ji (Answer Me 1997), who plays the spunkyyounger sister of his first love, Moon Hee Sun. 

"That Winter, The Wind Blows" is based on the Korean movie "Love Me Not," starring Kim Ju Hyeok as Julien, the parallel to Jo In Sung's character Oh Soo, and Moon Geun Young as Ryu Min, the parallel to Song Hye Gyo's character Oh Young.

Check out this video for abehind-the-scenes look at "That Winter, The Wind Blows."



Just like us, you're probably sad to see this show come to an end. So we put together a slideshow of the actors' childhood pictures to put a smile back on your face!


This show is available to viewers in the Americas. If you love “That Winter, The Wind Blows,” make sure to visit the channel page and thank “The Winter Lovers Team” for translating the show!
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UPDATE: New viki.com launching within 24 hours

April 8, 2013, 11:26 am
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UPDATE: The new viki.com (see original post below) will launch within 24 hours. Thanks to everyone who gave valuable feedback over the last several weeks. We'll continue to make improvements based on your comments and requests!

NOTE: The Subtitle Editor will be unavailable for approximately nine hours around the time of launch. We're also working on an update to Timed Comments, which will be available within two weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience, but promise to get your favorite features up quickly!


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Hi everyone. This is Rohit, VP of Engineering, and Howie, head of User Experience.

The great thing about building a popular product is that many people learn about it and tell their friends. The challenge comes when you try to scale that product to accommodate tens and even hundreds of millions of users.

Over the last year, we’ve been hard at work doing just that: making Viki easier to scale so that we can bring you a better performing, faster site and apps, as well as an easier-to-use set of APIs for partners of all kinds.

We’ve already started rolling out some of these products, including a new video playerand subtitling and segmenting tools. But the most visible change will come in the next few weeks, when we start rolling out a redesigned viki.com.

The changes will enable better discovery, navigation, video viewing and much more. We’ll let you know (via the website, blog, Facebook, Twitter) exactly when the changes will take effect, but in the meantime, here’s a sneak peak of the home page:


And the video page:


We can’t wait for you to try out the new Viki! In the meantime, leave a comment here or through the Help Center - we’d love to hear from you!

Follow us on Twitter for updates on the new website!
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New J-Drama Titles From TV Asahi

April 10, 2013, 10:40 am
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We're excited to announce that we'll soon be streaming 11 Japanese TV shows, ranging from comedy, crime shows, mysteries, medical dramas, thrillers and sports on Viki! They'll be available to viewers in Southeast Asia, Latin America, North America and Oceania. Many shows will become available in the next few weeks, but The Tragedy of W. and CSI - Crime Scene Talks, Season 2 are available now.

The Tragedy of W.

Follow the story of two women, Mako, the daughter of a wealthy business conglomerate family, and Satsuki, a dancer who leads a solitary life but dreams of money and power. When the two women exchange lives, it results in tragedy for both of them.



The Tragedy of W.

CSI - Crime Scene Talks Season 2

When major crimes happen it's up to the elite members of the Metropolitan Police Department's Scientific Investigation Team to examine the evidence using high-tech tools to solve the case. But one detective relies on his own methods, examining personal items on the victims, rather than data, to hear the last voices of the victims, and crack the case.

CSI - Crime Scene Talks



The following titles will be available soon!

Sacred Monsters
This medical suspense drama follows a young doctor who finds himself involved in a series of questionable events. Are they coincidental or a calculated scheme by outside forces?

DOCTORS: The Ultimate Surgeon
This depicts the story of a brilliant surgeon named Kosuke Sagara who confronts doctors who are more concerned with their careers and money than with their patients.

Holy Battle in Couleur de Rose - The Future Is in Our Hands 
Can a 30-year-old housewife and mother get a second chance at life as a professional top model, after she discovers her husband's affair?

I Love Tokyo Legend - Kawaii Detective
Beautiful detective Tsukiko uses her belief in urban legends to solve crimes. Will her unique police work solve the crimes and prove these legends are true?

The Real Answer - Validation Inspectress
Akira, a sharp-minded police chief, had a bright future in law enforcement, until one incident changes everything. She's reassigned to a dead-end division with a group of misfits.

Doctor-X
Statuesque surgeon Michiko Daimon is not afraid to make waves to protect her patients. But when she speaks up against the hospital's policies, she is relegated to menial jobs. Follow her as she fights back and for what she believes is right.

Detective Anonymous
A hilarious drama about a tough private detective who is a master at uncovering the truth. But his love of bourbon, jazz, and beautiful women always gets him into hot water behind the scenes.

Team ASTRO
A young boy, Shuro, meets the legendary pitcher Eiji Sawamura in the Philippines during World War II and gathers nine "Supermen" to create the greatest baseball team in the world.

Tomomi Itano's Love Japan Ranking 
This Japanese entertainment program showcases the latest in trends with AKB48's fashion leader Tomoni Itano. From fashion, to food, beauty tips and more, you'll learn about all the must-have kawaii trends!
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Which K-drama Stars Are Swapping Co-Stars?

April 11, 2013, 3:36 pm
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What do Song Seung Heon, Kim Tae Hee, Yoo Ah In and Shin Se Kyung have in common?

These actors have worked together before and have switched co-stars for two new dramas, “When a Man Loves,” and “Jang Ok Jeong, Lives in Love.”

Song Seung Heon and Kim Tae Hee played rivals-in-love on “My Princess” (2011), and Yoo Ah In and Shin Se Kyung played a couple of aspiring designers in “Fashion King” (2012). In an interesting turn of events, these pairs have swapped co-stars and now appear in two concurrently airing dramas.




Kim Tae Hee plays Jang Ok Jeong, one of the most well-known concubines of the Chosun Dynasty, alongside Yoo Ah In as King Suk Jong in “Jang Ok Jeong, Lives in Love,” now on Viki! Song Seung Heon plays a self-made gangster-turned-businessman who falls in love with a troubled but highly driven young woman played by Shin Se Kyung in “When a Man Loves.”

You can hear more about Song Seung Heon and Shin Se Kyung’s partnership in this news video:



“When a Man Loves,” which began airing on April 3, is available to viewers in the Americas, Indonesia and Malaysia. If you’d like to join the “Fighting Man in Love Team,” please PM the Channel Manager, bkiss.

“Jang Ok Jeong, Lives in Love” is available to viewers in the Americas. The first episode aired on April 8, and the Channel team is still growing and could use your help. If you’re interested in joining the team, please PM one of the Channel Managers, sweetlola or bluedelacour.
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Top 10 K-Drama Steamy Shower Scenes

April 12, 2013, 6:00 am
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K-drama fans know that no drama is complete without at least one steamy shower scene. These scenes show the male lead (and their chocolate abs) brooding over their troubles while standing in a steaming shower with water pouring down their slick bodies. For some reason, most guys like to do their deep thinking while standing in a shower. Nothing goes together better than abs and angst. 

Who cares if they are cliché? These scenes will have you wanting to watch, rinse, repeat. 

The Drama Shower Scene 
 1. Song Seung Heon in My Princess (2011)

In “My Princess,” Song Seung Hun showed off his six-pack in a shower scene during the second episode of the show. Yet another reason to watch this drama. 

Song Seung Heon in 'My Princess'

2. Lee Min Ho in City Hunter (2011)



The scars on Lee Min Ho’s back in this scene are from his character’s assassin training.


Lee Min Ho in 'City Hunter'

3. Lee Dong Wook in Scent of a Woman (2011)

Actor Lee Dong Wook showed off his six-pack during the 4th episode. Rumor has it that staff members on set were unable to hide their amazement at his muscles when he took off his shirt during filming. 

Lee Dong Wook in 'Scent of a Woman'
4. Jang Geun Suk in You’re Beautiful (2009)

Jang Geun Suk’s shower scene showed off his slim, sleek physique. 

Jang Geun Suk in 'You're Beautiful'
5. Lee Seung Gi in King 2 Hearts (2012)

So this is a bubble bath, and not a shower, but look at that face! How can it not make the list?

Lee Seung Gi in 'King 2 Hearts'

6.Ji Hyun Woo in A Thousand Kisses (2011)



Ji Hyun Woo cries while taking a shower because Seo Young Hee’s character keeps rejecting him. 


Ji Hyun Woo in 'A Thousand Kisses'

7. Han Jeong Su and Jang Hyuk in Slave Hunters / Chuno (2010)



This historical K-drama doesn’t feature a modern-day shower scene, but we’re not complaining. 


Han Jeong Su and Jang Hyuk in 'Slave Hunters / Chunu'
8. Hyun Bin in My Name Is Kim Sam Soon (2005)

Hyun Bin was so adorable as the younger love interest of the spunky Kim Sam Soon.

Hyung Bin in 'My Name Is Kim Sam Soon'

9. Gong Yoo in Coffee Prince (2007)

This scene takes place right before Yoon Eun Hye’s character stumbles into the room and embarassingly tries to look away from Gong Yoo’s unclothed body during their first meeting. 

Gong Yoo in 'Coffee Prince'
10. Lee Min Ho in Boys Over Flowers (2009)

Lee Min Ho’s character Goo Joon Pyo agonizes about how hard it is to be the richest man in the country.

Lee Min Ho in 'Boys Over Flowers'
This is just our highly subjective list of our favorite shower scenes featuring the irresistible abs of K-dramas’ leading men. Have we missed your favorite? Let us know!

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Which Celebrities will Become Mothers this year?

April 15, 2013, 4:59 pm
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It's a celebrity baby boom! These A-list stars are all set to become parents this year. Congratulations to all the glamorous moms to be! 

Han Chae Young

Ad Genius Lee Tae Baek star Han Chae Young is going to be a mom! The actress is expecting her first child with her husband of 6 years, Korean-American financial expert Choi Dong-joon. Her representative said that despite being pregnant, the actress will continue to perform her duties for as long as possible. 

Han Chae Young is expecting her first baby


Kate Middleton

There is perhaps no baby-bump watched more than that of Kate Middleton. The Duchess is expecting her first child with husband, Prince William. The royal heir will become the 3rd in line to the throne.


Kate Middleton's royal baby bump
The Duchess of Cambridge recently admitted that she watches the reality TV show of another pregnant celebrity, Kim Kardashian. The British media report that Kate decided to check out the show 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' after hearing that Kim Kardashian was a fan of hers. Kate's husband, Prince William, however, is not a fan.




Kim Kardashian

Kayne West announced that his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, was pregnant, live on stage late last year. The reality TV star of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' like Duchess Kate, is due in July.


Kim Kardashian's high fashion maternity wear
Wonder Girls Sunye 

Sunye, of the K-Pop group Wonder Girls, has only been married since January, but announced earlier this month that she and husband had been gifted with a honeymoon baby and is 3 months along. She is the first member of the current group of girl groups to get married and have a baby. 


Wonder Girls Sunye is going to be a mom
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Win Tickets to See 'Fists of Legend' in U.S. Theaters

April 16, 2013, 3:12 pm
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In conjunction with CJ Entertainment, we’re giving away ‘Fists of Legend’ movie tickets to Viki viewers in six different cities in the United States! The giveaway will run from Tuesday, April 16th to Friday, April 19th at 2:00 PM PST. If you're a fan living near any of the following six locations, read more for instructions on how to enter!

1. Fullerton Location
Regal La Habra
1351 West Imperial Highway
La Habra, CA 90631
4. Atlanta Location
AMC Colonial
825 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd.
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
2. Irvine Location
Regal Edwards UTC
4245 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
5. Houston Location
AMC Studio 30
2949 Dunvale Rd
Houston, TX 77063
3. New Jersey Location
AMC Ridgefield Park
75 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
6. Dallas Location
AMC Grapevine Mills
3150 Grapevine Mills Parkway
Grapevine, TX 76051


Yoon Je Moon in 'Fists of Legend'

‘Fists of Legend’ is a Korean action drama film directed by Kang Woo Suk and starring Yoon Je Moon, Hwang Jung Min, and Yoo Joon Sang. The film is currently playing in theaters in Korea and the United States.

Synopsis:
A group of middle-aged men who used to be called "legends" during their teenage high school days will now face each other in the ultimate "live action fighting" reality show, Fist of Legend, for the chance towin a prize of ₩20 million every round.

HOW TO ENTER:

1. You must live in one of the six valid locations to enter: Fullerton, Irvine, New Jersey, Atlanta, Houston, or Dallas.

2. All you have to do is tweet a description of your favorite scene from any of the dramas listed below also starring Yoon Je Moon:

- The King 2 Hearts
- A Tree with Deep Roots
- Midas
- Iris

TWEET FORMAT:
@Viki Best scene in #Name of Drama is _________ http://bit.ly/11aDNQ4

EXAMPLE TWEET:
@Viki Best scene in #TheKing2Hearts is When Jae Ha met Hang Ah for the first time after her miscarriage http://bit.ly/11aDNQ4

We’ll be announcing the winners on FRIDAY, APRIL 19th at 2:00 PM PST. Winners will be contacted by Direct Message on Twitter - so make sure you’re following @Viki and that you check your direct messages! If you’re a winner, you MUST reply with your Name and Address so that we can send you the tickets.

Note: Each ticket admits 2 people. The tickets are valid on weekdays (Monday-Thursday) for as long as the movie is available in the select theaters listed.
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Want to go to The Korea Times Music Festival in LA?

April 17, 2013, 2:06 pm
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Want to go to The Annual Korea Times Music Festival, the largest and oldest K-Pop concert in the US? This is your lucky day! We're giving away 2 pairs of tickets to see the concert on Saturday, April 27 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA.

Don't miss the chance to join other Hallyu fans that are expected to make the pilgrimage to sample Korean food and K-pop fun! The 2013 lineup will feature numerous artists from the Korean Wave including Beast, BTOB, ZE:A, Jewelry, YB, Guckkasten, Im Tae-Kyung, BMK, Joe Sung-Mo, Heyee, Kim Bum-Ryong, Oh Jung-Hae and Blush.


ELIGIBILITY

You must be able to attend the event in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 27, 2013. NOTE: Transportation not provided. 

HOW TO WIN

Tweet at us with your favorite part of the new Viki website with the #VikiKpop. You can Tweet as many times as you'd like. 

Example: My favorite part of the new @Viki is ____________ #VikiKpop

We’ll contact the winners by Direct Message on Twitter - so make sure you’re following @Viki and you check your direct messages! If you’re a winner, you must reply with your name and phone number, so that we can contact you to receive details and tickets.

Note: Each ticket admits 2 people.
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Colombian Telenovelas Come to Viki!

April 19, 2013, 6:25 pm
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Telenovelas from Caracol, Colombia's biggest television network, are now on Viki! These intense crime dramas, from the biographical Pablo Escobar to the CSI-like Infiltrated, to a classic tale of love and revenge in Made in Cartagena, to a horrifying story of sex trafficking in Broken Promises, are sure keep you at the edge of your seat, and wanting more. Check out these trailers and synopses for a glimpse of the excitement! Please note that this trailer may include language and images not appropriate for all ages.

This title is also available on the Viki Telenovelas YouTube Channel

His name alone elicits a combination of terror and awe. Pablo Escobar is one of the most infamous figures in drug-trafficking history, and this narco-novela, based on facts and interviews with those who knew him best, tells the life story of the legendary Colombian drug lord. Pablo Escobar, The Druglord is one of the most ambitious productions ever made in Colombia and just finished a successful run in December 2012.



This title is also available on theViki Telenovelas YouTube Channel

A spike in the number of criminal cases led to the formation of the G.I.C. These elite group of police officers investigate the toughest cases, in an attempt to track down the most dangerous criminals in Colombia.

'Infiltrated'

A new drama not yet on-air in Colombia. It depicts the story of Harvey Noriega, seeking revenge for his son, who was killed during a bank robbery. His goddaughter, Flora was tricked into entering Vicente's life, who Harvey thought was the murderer. The drama unfolds when Flora and Vincente fall in love.

'Made in Cartagena'

We have even more Caracol shows coming your way. Make sure to favoriteThe White Line, Without Breasts, There's No Paradise, and The Witch to receive messages when videos become available. And if you'd like to get involved with any of these shows, please contact the Channel Managers!

These Caracol Telenovelas are available to viewers in Australia, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Cambodia, New Zealand, and to QCs worldwide.
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How much do Korean stars make?

April 23, 2013, 4:00 am
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Korean idols work incredibly hard for many years to bring us our favorite songs and K-Dramas. They often also appear in TV commercials, endorse products and, of course, perform in concerts. So how much do stars earn from all this?

Miss A's Suzy reportedly earns around US $540,000 per modeling (print advertising) deal. Although there are others who might make more than this per deal, Susy has made more than US $8.9 million in only 14 months, due to the large number of contracts that she has. YoonA, Jeon Ji Hyun and Song Hye Gyo reportedly make similar amounts per modeling deal.

Suzy is able to command such a large paycheck because of her image and activities - she is both an idol and an actress with lead roles in top dramas such as Gu Family Book and Big. Suzy is currently the face of beauty brand The Face Shop, Reebok, Domino's Pizza and Tagatose amongst others.



Miss A's Suzy makes a reported US$540,000 per modeling deal

Gangnam Style became the first video in YouTube history to hit 1 billion video views. This was great news for artist PSY, who reportedly made around US$10 million in 2012, most of which came from YouTube and TV commercial deals.

Girl group Girls' Generation reportedly made around US$43 million in 2012, while boy band Big Bang earned around US$70 million.

See Girls' Generation film a commercial in Japan below,  in the ad members transform into adorable miniatures. 
Some stars are also songwriters and earn royalties on the songs that they write. It was reported that, in 2012, Big Bang's G-Dragon made around US$846,000 in royalties while Kangta earns at least US$420,000 in royalties, each year.
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K-Drama Love Squares: A Guest Post From KDrama Fighting!

April 27, 2013, 4:30 am
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This is a guest post from Vivi & Coco of KDrama Fighting!

K-Drama Love Squares: Keep ’Em or Cut ’Em?

Anyone who has watched more than one K-drama on Viki has probably figured out that the heart of every series is the “love square.” You would think that we would get tired of them after the amount     we’ve seen, but they still get us every time – clichés and all. Let’s take a look at what we would keep or cut from the typical K-drama love square.

Female Lead

K-Drama Female Leads

First up: K-drama female leads – love them or leave them? She’s the girl whose antics get her into all sorts of awkward situations. With two attractive rich men fighting over her, she’s also the luckiest girl in the world! Female leads are typically hardworking poor girls in desperate need of a makeover. They break down into either sassy girls who don’t let anyone mess with them, or girls who are downtrodden and overly accepting of nonsense.

One of the things that attracted us the most to K-dramas were the spunky, confident female characters, such as Sam Soon from “My Name Is Kim Sam Soon.” This type of female lead is an obvious keeper. But the dramas in which the female lead follows the male lead around like a puppy (“Playful Kiss”) are ones we might cut.

In their defense, downtrodden female leads are not all bad. It’s really satisfying to see someone go from frumpy and passive to beautiful and empowered, but only if the progress is extreme. For example, in “Scent of a Woman,” the female lead starts out painfully wimpy and homely, but by the third episode, BAM, she’s a total powerhouse. In spite of problems, we would keep her because deep down, most of us still feel like that awkward girl who hopes to become powerful and miraculously snatch the man of her dreams.


Male Lead

Male leads – at least they’re consistent. Ninety percent of the time, they are abnormally attractive, abnormally wealthy, and abnormally selfish and rude. However, by the end of the drama, they’ll end up with girls who are less attractive than they are, care less about their money, and become decent human beings with deep feelings. Although these male characters are in almost every single K-drama, we love them anyway. (Not to mention the brooding shower scenes!)

These male leads do come with their share of problems, though. Sometimes their version of a “decent human being” isn’t decent enough. Even though we don’t want to cross “Boys Over Flowers” fans, you can’t tell us that we’re the only ones who found Jun Pyo’s intensity just a little bit unsettling. Especially when he said things like, “I will encircle you forever so that you can never leave me.” There has to be some minimum standard for change.  For example, don’t beat someone’s faces to a pulp. Totally reasonable, right? 

Although they are ridiculous, overall we can’t help but say KEEP the traditional male lead trope.

K-Drama Male Leads
Second Male Lead

Second male leads are easy to spot. They’re the handsome ones lurking (or stalking) in the background, doing thoughtful things for the female lead while she makes ugly crying faces over the rude man she loves. They’re the type of guys your dad wants you to marry.  

The Poor Second Male K-Drama Lead
Second male leads occasionally end up with a terrible girl, but most of the time, they just end up brooding and sad. And for all of this brooding, they don’t even get shower scenes. Don’t they have to shower, too? Or maybe they don’t shower, and that’s why they lose the girl.

It’s this sadness that makes us dislike second male leads. And here’s why: we love them too much. We suffer from “second lead syndrome” on a regular basis (“Flower Boy Next Door” being the most recent example). So when the second male lead implies he will “never love again,” we get a little cranky. If you need to create jealousy in a drama, introduce an old love for a couple of episodes and then send the person on a business trip or have the person get hit by a car. It’s something that happens all of the time in dramas! Just cut these nice guys and give them a break.

Second Female Lead

The girl we all love to hate: the second female lead. Or, as it often happens, the first love who is often a raging monster in disguise.

The Second Female Lead
What we would keep is the flexibility of the second female lead. Although most are monsters, some are kind, sisterly types who respond maturely to their jealousy. For example, Coco loves the second female lead in “Coffee Prince.” If she could, she would be best friends with her in real life. They would hang out at art galleries and eat brunch (because she’s too classy for lunch).

In reality, we have to recognize that sometimes second female leads literally kill people. In fact, we would rather have her be a horrible person and a murderer, rather than be tricked into liking some previously terrible person. But let’s face it: we fast forward through 90 percent of second female lead scenes anyway, so keeping them isn’t a big deal.

To sum up, we have pretty conflicted feelings about all of these characters. But conflict is at the core of K-dramas, which is why we adore them so much!

Coco and Vivi of KDrama Fighting!
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The Stages Of Getting Addicted To A Drama

April 30, 2013, 2:17 pm
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You laugh, you cry, you lose sleep. Starting a new show on Viki can be a wild ride!

1.  Your Friend Tells You To Watch a Show




2. You Watch The First Episode 



3. And Then 5 More



4. You're At Work and All You Think About is Your Show



5. You Get Emotionally Sucked Into The Characters




6. You Fight With Anyone Who Questions Your Show



7. Your OTP Kisses




8. When A New Character Enters That You Hate



9. You Have Not Left Your Room In Days




10.  When It Ends



11. Time to Start a New Show!




See all the new shows here!

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Our 10 Favorite K-Drama Kiss Scenes!

May 2, 2013, 3:00 pm
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For many fans, there is nothing more exciting, magical, and satisfying than a Korean Drama kiss scene. Heavy with tension and bottled-up feelings, kiss scenes are extremely rare. In fact, there may be only one in an entire series! A kiss tends to follow a heated argument, a tearful confession, a shocking revelation, or all of the above; because nothing says "I love you" like a slap in the face.

The K-Drama Kiss
We've picked out some of the hottest, most romantic moments in K-Drama history. Here are our favorite 10 K-Drama Kiss Scenes!

10. Secret Garden "Foam Kiss"

Joo Won couldn't resist Gil Raim's foamy lips
9. Brain "Bubblegum Kiss"



8. Flower Boy Ramyun Shop "Motorcycle Kiss"


7. Queen Inhyun's Man "Tiptoe Kiss"


6. Personal Taste "Game Over Kiss"


5. The Greatest Love "Car Kiss"


4. Rooftop Prince "Tear Kiss"



3. My Girl "Forehead Kiss"



2. Lie to Me "Cola Kiss"



1. Coffee Prince "Alien Kiss"




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New Feature: Team Notes

May 2, 2013, 7:41 pm
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A new feature, Team Notes, designed to allow Channel Managers and Moderators publish channel guidelines, progress charts, character names, or anything else that they'd like to share with other channel team members, is now live!

It can be edited by Channel Managers and Moderators and is available for everyone to see and read from a tab on the Subtitling Tools. Everyone in a Channel will see the same Notes (and Team Discussion, which is available on the neighboring tab), no matter what video you're accessing in the Subtitling tools.



We'd love to hear what you think of Team Notes. Please send us your thoughts and comments through the Help Center! 
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Korean Idols in Military Service

May 6, 2013, 1:55 pm
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Today, Super Junior’s Yesung enlists in the military, joining his bandmates Leeteuk and Heechul. 


Korean Idols in Military Service 

This year, many K-pop and K-drama stars will serve in one of the Republic of Korea’s three Armed Forces branches as part of the two-year mandatory military service. Singer Se7en became one of the first idols to enlist in 2013. “I Miss You” star Yoo Seung Ho quietly joined the military following the finale of his hit show in March. Watch his goodbye to fans below:




Fans know that two years can be a long time to wait for your favorite idol to return from military service. But take heart! Many stars will complete their service this year and return to the airwaves and stages. 

Kim Jae Wook of “Coffee Prince,” Kim Kyu Jong of boy band SS501, Ji Hyun Woo of “Queen In Hyun's Man,” Kim Jun of “Boys Over Flowers,” and singer Wheesung will all return this year. K-pop idol Rain also will complete his mandatory military service this July, and Hyun Bin recently returned after his two years of military service.

Their returns should pacify us until our other favorite idols can complete their military service and come back to their adoring fans. 
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Timed Comments are back -- better than ever!

May 9, 2013, 9:57 am
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We know that this is something that our entire community has been waiting for (as have we!), so we’re excited to announce that the new-and-improved Timed Comments feature is now live on all videos! Along with a new look, the improved feature now gives you the ability to write comments directly into the video. The new “Timed Comments Bar” also will allow you to see the location and quantity of Timed Comments in that video.

Other new features in Timed Comments include:
  • The ability to type comments directly in the video (no more scrolling down the page and entering the time stamp!)
  • The new “Timed Comments Bar” to indicate the locations of Timed Comments, with the ability to hover to read and click to navigate to that location within the video
  • Larger font size (the change was made based on community feedback from the beta version)
  • New design to compliment the new Video Player and Viki.com
  • The addition of commenter’s profile picture and username (also coming soon is the ability to click and go to the commenter’s profile)
  • The option to share your comments on Twitter

 We hope you love the new Timed Comments as much as we do. Let us know what you think by commenting or sending us a note through the Help Center!
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Get ready for the Timed Comments Contest!

May 9, 2013, 6:17 pm
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We love Timed Comments as much as our community does, and to celebrate the release of new and even better timed comments we want you to show us your favorites! 

If you haven't visited them already, check out LOL Viki Tumblr. They have a hilarious collection of funny Viki Timed Comments and we're partnering with them for our Timed Comments Contest. 


Timed Comments Are Back!

How to Enter:

There are two ways to enter the Timed Comments Contest:

1. Submit a screenshot of your funniest, most clever, witty Timed Commenthere through our Facebook page.

Here is an example submission:



Our Facebook fans will be able to vote for their favorite entries. The fan selected timed comment will win a Viki prize bag including a signed 2NE1 CD! Please note the winner will be the person who submits the comment - So start watching your favorite shows to find the best!

2. Share your best Timed Comment using the new Tweet feature in the timed comment player. The best comment will receive a Viki t-shirt. 

We hope you love the new Timed Comments as much as we do!
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Happy Mother's Day from all of us!

May 11, 2013, 11:00 am
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May 12 is Mother's Day in many countries around the world. And what better way to celebrate, and honor our mother-figures, than to look back at some of our favorite mommy memories:

Like when we brought our first crush over for dinner and Mom kept talking about our days wetting the bed.


Or when we went to a fancy restaurant and she tried a little too hard to blend in.


Or when she started borrowing from our wardrobe and copying our fashion:



There was that span of about 15 years when we didn't want to be seen in public with her,


Especially when she was trying to be a "Cool Mom."


And that time when she caught us sneaking out of the house and we just said,


But she never believed us.


Spending the rest of the night at home, we could never forgive her.


Until she suggested that we catch up on our dramas with Viki!


In the end, we love our amazing mothers and mother-figures with all our hearts. Starting this weekend, show the special lady in your life how much you care, and spend quality time watching the best programs together:

Korean Dramas like Sungkyunkwan Scandal, I Do, I Do, and King of Dramas all feature strong, caring mothers who support their child, give unconditional love, and know how to kick butt too. In the world of K-Drama, this kind of Mom is actually hard to find.

Go-Eun's mother was encouraging and feisty in King of Dramas
Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Viki!
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Announcing the Timed Comment Contest Winner!

May 14, 2013, 11:53 am
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To celebrate the new-and-improved Timed Comments, we asked fans to submit their favorite, funny Timed Comments for the Timed Comments Contest. Viki Facebook fans then voted on their favorite entry!

And we have a winner! Congrats to Javier Cruz, whose Timed Comment was voted as the favorite. Your prize, a signed 2NE1 CD, is on it's way to you! We hope you're loving the new Timed Comments feature as much as we are.

Javier Cruz's comment is our Timed Comment Contest Winner
Even though our contest has ended you can keep submitting funny Timed Comments to the Lol Viki Tumblr.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page to stay updated on new shows, features, and contest!
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