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Forbes
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Goblin' K-Drama Finale Leads Into ‘W, Dos Mundos' Premiere On UNIMÁS
The K-drama experiment continues on UNIMÁS as Goblin, El Guardián — the first South Korean series on the Spanish-language network — wraps up with a direct handoff to another romance from that country. Goblin, El Guardián, which debuted on July 9, comes to an end next Wednesday, August 13 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT. The finale will be the lead-in for the premiere of W, Dos Mundos (W: Two Worlds) the same day at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT. The pairing of Goblin's finale with the series premiere of W, Dos Mundos gives TelevisaUnivision's secondary U.S. broadcast network an audience retention hook for its second K-drama rollout of the summer as it courts younger viewers with globally popular IP. W, Dos Mundos stars Lee Jong-suk and Han Hyo-joo, two popular South Korean actors, in a tale that blends parallel universes, romance, suspense and the metafictional world of webtoons. The series follows Oh Yeon-joo, a surgical resident whose search for her father — the creator of Korea's top webtoon, W — pulls her into the comic's universe. There, she meets Kang Chul, the story's protagonist: a young, wealthy entrepreneur and Olympic medalist determined to solve his family's murder. When Yeon-joo intervenes and saves him from an assassin, the two are thrust into a high-stakes, emotional journey. As she falls for Kang Chul, Yeon-joo must unravel why her father is determined to kill his own creation, and how their two worlds have become intertwined. She soon learns that the only way to escape this alternate universe is to win Kang Chul's love. Produced by Chorokbaem Media, W Dos Mundos has received multiple awards, including Drama of the Year and top excellence actor awards in a miniseries for the lead stars at the 2016 MBC Drama Awards. Targeting Youth with Global K-Drama Appeal The premiere of W, Dos Mundos extends UNIMÁS's programming strategy of tapping premium, high-production-value K-dramas — dubbed in Spanish — to diversify primetime and grow share among younger viewers who already stream Korean content. When TelevisaUnivision announced the addition of K-dramas to the UNIMÁS lineup, Bárbara Musa Ruiz, the company's SVP of programming strategy and scheduling,framed the bet around the genre's global appeal and content that boasts "impressive cinematography and settings, and visual effects that enhance the viewer's experience, in addition to their emotional stories with surprising twists that will deeply connect with our audiences." Musa Ruiz noted that the twist-driven storytelling of Korean dramas aligns with UNIMÁS's edgier, more experimental strategy and complements the company's broader ecosystem. She positioned K-dramas as a "natural extension" of the network's long-running international slate that has included Turkish series and acclaimed imports from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and beyond.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Korean stars Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young show love for Malaysian fans, reveal what drew them to the drama ‘Law and the City'
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — After gracing the red carpet at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur yesterday for the series finale fan screening of Law and the City, the two lead superstars Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young expressed their appreciation for Malaysian fans at today's press conference held at DADI Cinema. Moon said she was surprised to see many Malaysian fans in attendance yesterday. 'For the first time in a long time, I felt kind of nervous. 'It's also a rare opportunity to be able to spend the final episode with fans nearby, and I'm very grateful for this memory that I have created,' she said. Lee said the warmth from everyone yesterday was amazing. 'It's my first time in this city, and I feel so grateful for having this moment. 'I feel like I also enjoyed myself with the fans, and I'm going to leave with a great memory,' he said. 'It was also my first time getting to spend the finale with fans, and I am so grateful to the fans for creating this opportunity,' he added. There is no doubt Law and the City is trending in Malaysia since it premiered back in July, but what exactly drew the actors to this hit project? For Moon, it was Lee himself who played a big role in her decision to join. 'The script was also really great, and the fellow actors who were part of this programme made me feel like I wanted to act here,' she said. Lee added: 'I never had the chance to portray my character in a daily life setting, and I wanted to show the fans what it's like. 'It's also great having this opportunity.' Law and the City also marked the first time the two actors shared the screen together, with Lee saying that working with Moon was a great experience, noting that she is a very stable person and handled the role exceptionally well. Moon, in turn, said that Lee took care of her, guided the other actors, and contributed to creating a stable environment on set. Looking ahead, Lee, fresh off finishing Law and the City, will be working on another project titled Leonardo, while Moon has an upcoming movie set to be released soon. 'Coming to Malaysia, there were a lot of moments where I felt touched, and I feel like all the hard work that we put into this drama is all worth it when I get to see the fans enjoy it,' said Lee. 'There were a lot of firsts we experienced, and I hope that next time the rest of the lead cast from the series can visit Malaysia and enjoy it together,' Moon concluded.
