There are many top-rated streaming services in Singapore, from Netflix with its huge catalogue of TV series and movies, to Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV which both offer their own line-up of shows.
But when it comes to K-drama, films and variety shows from Korea, where can fans find their K-fix? Viu, that's where.
What is Viu?
Viu was launched in 2015 and made its way to Singapore in 2016, roughly around the same time as Netflix. Owned by PCCW Media, a Hong Kong-based media company, it has since expanded to 16 different countries. Recently, Viu struck a deal with JTBC (a Korean cable TV network), giving them access to a massive 80% of JTBC’s content. This is in addition to their existing contracts with other major Korean broadcasters, including MBC, SBS, KBS, and CJ E&M. While Viu's extensive library of video content is primarily Korean, the company has set its sights on content from other countries as well, including Thailand and Hong Kong.
For users willing to wait, free access is typically given 3 days after shows are aired for Viu Premium members. Users not on Viu Premium might also find a fair number of advertisements interrupting their experience.
Viu Premium Subscription
For those who want on-demand access to all the content available on Viu, a monthly subscription to their Premium plan is perfect. Not only can you watch every single show and movie in their gigantic library, but you can also do so with minimal disruptions by advertisements.
What’s more, you’ll only have to wait 8 hours from the original telecast to watch the latest episodes. Plus, you can watch all your favourite shows in full HD 1080p resolution, unlike Free Viu where you’re limited to 480p.
Finally, getting a subscription to a Viu Premium plan means you’re free to download unlimited content, as opposed to one episode at a time with Free Viu. Premium, therefore, gives you an all-access pass to all your favourite K-dramas, which you can watch during your daily commute without using your precious mobile data.
How Can I Sign Up for the Viu Premium Subscription?
Want a free Viu Premium plan? Sign up or re-contract to one of the 2-year mobile plans (excluding Bespoke) or Fibre Broadband 1Gbps plan at M1 and you’ll get up to 12 months’ worth of Viu Premium, completely free!
You can also add on a monthly subscription to any of the great Bespoke mobile plans and enjoy Viu Premium at just $7.98/mth.