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Many Filipinos have been drawn to all things Korean in recent years. From music, food, skincare products, to TV shows – we can’t deny the ubiquitous presence of Korean culture in the Philippines. 

Given the popularity of Hallyu culture in the country, it’s not surprising to learn that we’ll get to watch a K-drama-inspired Filipino series soon. This October, Viu is set to premiere “K-Love” – an original Pinoy TV series made for K-drama fans.

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If you’re a solid K-drama fan, you’re probably familiar with the whirlwind of emotions we have to go through after finishing a whole series – from kilig, sadness, guilt, to happiness. This is why we can’t wait to binge-watch “K-Love” (while eating our favorite Korean and Pinoy snacks, of course) and see where the plot will take us. 

Are you also curious about what “K-Love” is all about and the other things we can look forward to in the series? We gotchu! Here are some fun facts about “K-Love” that might interest you.

1. It revolves around the story of five friends from different walks of life.

As the title suggests, the show follows the story of five friends from different walks of life. In the series, we’ll witness how their love for K-drama would lead them to take risks in life and pursue their happy endings. A lot of K-drama fans might be able to relate to this story!

2. Their crew and cast are composed of award-winning actors and Hollywood filmmakers.

The all-star crew of “K-Love” are composed of former Marvel Studios executive Corinna Vistan, former Summit Publications editor-in-chief Tara Sering, best-selling author Tweet Sering, and cinematographer Ian Takahashi who has previously worked on films and videos like James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad 2 and Harry Styles’ Falling music video.

They are also joined by former Walt Disney Studios executive Lea Dizon, seven-time Emmy Awards winner Bobby Yan, fashion stylist and current Vogue Philippines fashion editor Pam Quinones, and Executive Producer Katherine Visconti, who has worked on shows like Keifer Sutherland’s Designated Survivor and CBS’s FBI.

The “K-Love” series will be starring sought-after Filipino celebrities too, including Iza Calzado, Isabelle Daza, Sue Ramirez, Gabby Padilla, and Jake Cuenca. 

3. It features unique, relatable, and interesting characters.

In the series, we’ll meet Tish (Iza Calzado), a brand strategist who struggles with constant pressure of settling down and building her own family; Shiela (Isabelle Daza), a full-time mom and wife who tends to be a perfectionist; and Val (Sue Ramirez), a young Fil-Am entrepreneur venturing into the tech industry.

There’s also Frances (Gabby Padilla), an idealistic, quirky, intelligent woman whose love for K-drama inspires her to find her ultimate oppa in real life and Jay (Jake Cuenca), the son of a wealthy businessman who tries to carve a name for himself and step out of the shadows of his father.

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4. It will be available for streaming, set to premiere this October 14.

We only have a few days to go before we can stream the K-Love series! Catch brand new episodes every Friday starting October 14 exclusively on Viu with simulcast in 16 markets across Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa. Make sure that you’ve downloaded the Viu app to watch the show plus other popular Asian titles.

Is “K-Love” going to make us cry, happy, or feel inspired? What do you think? Let’s watch the series to find out. – Rappler.com

Stream K-Love, a Viu Original series, this October 14! Download Viu here: https://bit.ly/3dXN25U