Video streaming service "TSUTAYA TV" now offers Korean blockbuster titles on its unlimited viewing plan for a flat monthly fee of 933 yen!
2016.11.30
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TSUTAYA Co., Ltd.
--A lineup of 30 SBS Korean dramas, from popular hits such as "Stairway to Heaven," "Beautiful Days," and "You're Beautiful" to classic classics--
TSUTAYA TV, a video streaming service operated by TSUTAYA Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / President and COO: Kazuo Nakanishi / hereinafter referred to as "TSUTAYA"), will begin streaming 30 classic hits and popular works from SBS, the Korean terrestrial TV station that sparked the original Korean wave boom, from Thursday, December 1, 2016, in addition to the approximately 80 Korean dramas that are already available for a monthly flat-rate unlimited streaming plan of 933 yen (excluding tax). In response to the expectations of Korean drama fans, the service will begin streaming 30 classic hits and popular works from SBS, the Korean terrestrial TV station that sparked the original Korean wave boom, from Thursday, December 1, 2016. In addition, to commemorate this occasion, we will also be launching the "SBS x TSUTAYA TV Korean Drama Campaign."
▼ "SBS x TSUTAYA TV Korean Drama Campaign" official website ▼
The 30 titles available for streaming from December 1st include hit dramas that all recorded high viewership ratings, such as "Stairway to Heaven" starring Kwon Sang-woo, which sparked the Korean drama boom and reached number one on TSUTAYA's rental rankings in 2005, "Star's Lover" starring Choi Ji-woo, and "Beautiful Days," which co-stars a star-studded cast including Lee Byung-hun, as well as many classic Korean dramas, such as the super-hit romantic comedy "You're Beautiful," which reached number one on TSUTAYA's rental rankings in 2010 and sparked the second Korean wave boom, and the hotly-anticipated "Doctor Stranger," starring the currently hottest actor Lee Jong-suk.
In addition, to commemorate the expanded distribution of Korean dramas, we will also be holding the "SBS x TSUTAYA TV Korean Drama Campaign."We will also be launching a luxurious campaign in which a total of 28 people will be selected by lottery to win a trip to Korea, luxurious prizes, and TSUTAYA Asia Books. This winter, enjoy your fill of Korean dramas on "TSUTAYA TV" over the New Year holidays.
TSUTAYA will continue to expand its selection of Korean and other Asian dramas and films, offering customers the joy and excitement of discovering wonderful entertainment.
■ "SBS x TSUTAYA TV Korean Drama Campaign" Overview
・Campaign period: Thursday, December 1, 2016 to Monday, January 9, 2017
・Gift contents:
① Korea trip (1 group of 2 people)
② SBS novelty goods
1. "Angel Eyes" OST CD x 10 2. "The Heirs" double-walled glasses x 3 (450ml, glass) 3. "The Heirs" (Lee Min-ho, Kim Woo-bin) key rings x 3, total 6 (metal) 4. "The Heirs" eco bag x 1 (cotton) 5. Variety show "Running Man" tumbler x 1
3. "TSUTAYA Love Asia Book" 2016 New Year/Spring/Autumn Issue 3 copies (limited to unlimited video viewing members) (not for sale) 5 winners
・Apply here:http://tsutaya.jp/sbs/
・Product shipping: Scheduled for mid- to late January 2017
・Winner notification: The winner will be notified upon delivery of the prize.
■List of 30 Korean dramas available for streaming (starting streaming on December 1st)
■Video streaming service "TSUTAYA TV" Service overview
This video streaming service is compatible with multiple devices, allowing you to enjoy it anytime, anywhere on any compatible device, including internet-connected TVs, PCs, tablets, and smartphones. We have approximately 14,000 titles available across a wide range of genres, including new movies, foreign TV dramas, domestic TV dramas, and anime.
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Video streaming service "TSUTAYA TV" now offers Korean blockbuster titles on its unlimited viewing plan for a flat monthly fee of 933 yen!
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TSUTAYA Co., Ltd. Public Relations Tel: 03-6800-4764