Oh!K Programming Highlights – July 2019
This July, Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) continues to bring its fans the ultimate Korean entertainment! The Great Wives, the channel’s newest daily drama will be premiering on the 12th of July. The show which follows three women at their coincidental reunion 20 years after a terrible incident will air Tuesdays – Fridays at 10.00pm with double episodes.
Aside from that, K-drama fans looking for their daily K-fix can continue to follow Victory For Tomorrow which airs Mondays – Fridays @ 7.45pm. Fans can also revisit their favourite shows and eras with Lucky Romance on Thursdays & Fridays @ 8.55pm, The Flower in Prison on Mondays @ 8.55pm and Monster on Tuesdays and Wednesdays @ 8.55pm.
PRIMETIME DRAMA
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PREMIERES ON 21 JULY
SAME DAY AS KOREA
Thurs – Fri, 8.55pm
This drama depicts the lives of two destined individuals who both live in Seoul but lead very different life experiences.
Lee Jong Suk plays the role of a former Olympic gold medalist who is also a smart young chaebol. On the other hand, Han Hyo Joo plays the role of an outgoing second year resident in the field of cardiothoracic surgeries, whom during her search for her missing father, chances upon Lee Jong Suk.
- Cast : Lee Jong Suk, Han Hyo Joo
- Subtitles : English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
Note: Featuring Song Jae-jung, a highly acclaimed writer who is hailed for Nine and Queen In-hyun’s Man, alongside PD Jung Jae-yoon who produced hit romantic comedy, She Was Pretty.
THE GREAT WIVES
NEW DAILY DRAMA
DOUBLE EPISODES
PREMIERES ON 12 JULY
Tue – Fri 10.00 pm
After twenty years, three women who share a terrible secret are reunited after coincidentally moving into the same apartment building. Finding out they all have something in common – their sneaky and unfaithful husbands, they band together to get revenge!
- Cast : Kang Sung Yeon, Ahn Jae Mo, Kim Ji Young, Lee Jong Won, Hwang Woo Seul Hye, Hwang Dong Joo
- Audio | Subtitles : Bahasa Malay and Mandarin audio | English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
VICTORY FOR TOMORROW
DAILY DRAMA
DOUBLE EPISODES
Mon – Fri, 7.45pm
Sungari’s life spirals out of control after her dad’s death. While fighting to revive her dad’s business, she meets Hong-joo, scammer who deceives women for their money. In the name of love, Hong-joo eventually becomes a changed man.
- Cast : Jeon So-min, Song Won Geun, Phillip Choi, Yoo Ho Rin
- Audio | Subtitles : Bahasa Malaysia & Mandarin audio | English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
LUCKY ROMANCE
SAME DAY AS KOREA
FINALE ON 15 JULY
Thurs & Fri, 8.55pm
Superstitious Bo-nui is told that she will face a grave misfortune unless she has a one-night stand with a man whose zodiac sign is a tiger! As luck would have it, her detestable landlord fits the bill – can she save herself and do the unthinkable?
- Cast : Hwang Jung Eum, Ryu Jun Yeol, Lee Soo Hyuk, Lee Chung Ah
- Subtitles : English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
FLOWER IN PRISON
DOUBLE EPISODES
Mon, 8.55pm
Born in a prison cell in the Joseon era, Ok-Nyeo is haunted by her unfortunate past. Looking to move on and find a better life, she takes on a personal mission to find justice for the wrongly accused.
- Cast : Jin Se Yun, Ko Soo, Jung Jun Ho, Park Joo Mi, Yoon Joo Hee, Kim Soo Yeon, Choi Tae Joon, Kim Mi Sook, Jung Kwang Leol, Jung Da Bin
- Subtitles : English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
Note: This drama will see the reunion of Lee Byung Hoon, who directed Dae Jang Geum, Yi San, Dong Yi, and Horse Doctor, with the screenwriter Choi Wan Kyu who wrote All In, Jumong, Kingdom of the Wind, Swallow the Sun, and Triangle
MONSTER
SAME DAY AS KOREA
Tue – Wed, 8.55pm
A man is out to get revenge against a powerful organization that stripped him of his life and those that he loves. Amidst of all the ugly behaviour from his societies elite, a love story emerges showing the true value of life.
- Cast : Kang Ji Hwan, Seong Yoo Ri, Gi Kwang (BEAST), Lee Yeol Eum
- Subtitles : English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
Note:
Taiwanese actor Chen Bolin has been confirmed for a special appearance in this highly anticipated drama. He will play the role of a Chinese businessman who is fluent in Mandarin, English and Korean and his character is expected to bring a twist to the storyline.
MAKE YOUR WISH
DAILY DRAMA
DOUBLE EPISODES
FINALE ON 8 JULY
Tue – Fri, 10pm
After So-won’s husband meets a terrible accident on their wedding day, he is then accused of corporate embezzlement. Currently in a coma and unable to defend himself, So-won embarks on a mission to clear his name.
- Cast : Oh Ji Eun, Ki Tae Young, Yoo Ho Rin, Sung Yoo Jung
- Audio | Subtitles : Bahasa Malaysia & Mandarin audio | English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
VARIETY SHOWS
DUET SONG FESTIVAL
SAME WEEK AS KOREA (15 JULY)
2 June – 8 July, Thu & Fri 6.05pm
From 15 July onwards, Fri 6.05pm
The hottest singers in Korea perform alongside talented fans in a bid to win the hearts of a live studio audience! With their fates in the hands of their loving audience, will they be able to work together and pull off a show stopping performance?
- Hosts: Baek Ji Young, Sung Si Kyung & Yoo Se Yoon
- Subtitles : English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia subtitles
INFINITE CHALLENGE
SAME WEEK AS KOREA
Sat, 8.00pm
infinite Challenge is hosted by a bunch of wacky personalities who will stop at nothing to bring you laughter and endless entertainment. Some of the more famous hosts allocated regular and unexpected tasks include Yoo Jae Suk, HaHa and Park Myung Soo.
- Cast: Yoo Jae Suk, Park Myung Soo, HaHa, Jung Hyung Don, Jung Jun Ha, Kwang Hee (ZE:A)
- Subtitles : English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia
REAL MEN S2
Sun, 11.00pm
The Real men features male celebrities as they experience life in the Korean military. With no special treatment, these celebrities have to go through training as low-ranking personnel. Be ready for some action and of course, friendship and camaraderie
- Cast: Kang-in (SJ), Lee Kyu-han, Jung Gyu-woon, Samuel Okyere, Julien Kang, Young Min (Boyfriend), Kwang Min (Boyfriend), Baro (B1A4)
- Subtitles : English, Simplified Chinese & Bahasa Malaysia