3 New Korean Shows To Start Off Your First Month Of 2017 Right

Catch these three new shows to start your first month of the new year right, all on Viu Singapore.

1. Song Ji Hyo’s Beauty View

Running Man’s Ace to share beauty secrets?

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Yes, that’s right! The variety show’s leading lady will be hosting her own television programme this year titled ‘Song Ji Hyo’s Beauty View’.

Song Ji Hyo will redefine “beauty” alongside actor Gong Myung and fashion designer Katiacho.

Widely known for her ageless beauty and flawless complexion, she will showcase a different side of her as she holds intimate, one-on-one discussions with famed beauty gurus and trendsetters. Viewers can also expect guest star appearances from the likes of DIA’s Chaeyeon and Huihyeon, who will be making their long-awaited return to variety television through the show.

The beauty variety show is set to premiere on 20 January, and will be available on Viu on Fridays.

In the meantime, fans can continue to catch the fierce fighter hold her own in the latest episodes of Running Man, which are available on Viu as fast as 12 hours after Korea’s telecast, with English subtitles, for free.

2. Three Colors of Fantasies

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Available on Viu from 27 Jan, every Friday

Part 1: Star of the Universe
Starring EXO’s Suho and Ji Woo
The first part tells the story of Byul, a grim reaper who falls in love with a celebrity named Woo Joo.

Part 2: Romance Full of Life
Starring Yoon Shi Yoon, Jo Soo Hyang
The second part highlights the sad reality of Noryangjin, a neighbourhood in Seoul. Wang So Ra (Jo Soo Hyang) is a happy and optimistic girl. But her dreams to become a world famous pianist had to take a backseat as she chooses a more practical path of becoming a certified music teacher.

Part 3: Queen of the Ring
Starring Kim Seul Gi, Ahn Hyo Seop, Yoon So Hee
Mo Nan Hee is an individual whose less than desirable looks leave her mean-spirited. One day, she receives a ring that hides one family’s deepest secret. Meanwhile, Park Se Gun (Ahn Hyo Seop) is a good looking man with a cold personality, who ends up declaring Nan Hee as his ideal partner due to the ring’s magical powers.

3. Rebel: Hong Gil Dong

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Available on Viu from 31 Jan, every Tuesday and Wednesday

Starring Yoon Gyun Sang, Chae Soo Bin, Lee Ha Nui, Kim Ji Suk
Born as the illegitimate son of a nobleman, Hong Gil Dong is Korea’s own Robin Hood. He uses his intelligence and supernatural abilities to steal from the rich to help the poor, and to fight to become a revolutionary emblem for the people of Joseon, in a world of haves and have-nots.

Fans can enjoy the above shows on viu.com or via the Viu mobile app for FREE!

Viu Premium users will be able to enjoy unlimited downloads for offline viewing while on the go. Viu also offers download-to-stream capability and personalized multi-device synchronization for a seamless viewing experience.