Korean dramas has influenced our Filipino pop culture in many ways and we’re really digging it. From K-Pop music to our favorite Korean idols, their culture has grown into our hearts everytime we watch K-dramas. Usually the theme of every K-telenovelas are romantic, comedy or drama. But how about Drama-thriller?
This year, LG Electronics collaborate with Netflix to launch an original series that’s worth binge-watching.
“Kingdom” is a Netflix original Korean series that tells a story in an ancient Joseon Period setting. Starring Korean actor Ju Ji-Hoon (as the royal crown prince), he is in search for his father’s medical condition, that lead to serious zombie apocalypse. This suicide mission aims to investigate a gruesome plague spreading inside the kingdom — only to find zombies threatening his reign and his people.
This is part of LG Electronics Philippines 30th Anniversary initiative and promotion of their new LG OLED B8 4K TV. LG had a preview screening of this Netflix original series at the Korean Cultural Center as their partner venue.
And why not LG? This B8 4K OLED TV is made perfect for Netflix binge-watchers. It has a 55-inch 4K Cinema HDR panel with sharp contrast and vibrant colors. Another best feature is the Smart Brain α7 Intelligent processor, to make sure that all TV functions and features work seamlessly together for a better user experience. Plus, a Dolby Atmos sound system for a more immersive viewing experience.
This growing partnership between LG Philippines and Netflix Philippines further solidifies the bond between Filipinos and Koreans. 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the friendship between Philippines and South Korea which started when the Philippines became the fifth country to recognize the Republic of Korea in 1949. Since then, the mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries has grown in every aspect: economically, technologically, culturally, and even in military and government support and this latest event is a reminder of the strength and reliability of the flourishing friendship between the two nations.
To honor the two countries’ thriving relationship and strengthen KCC’s mission to “deepen the understanding and appreciation of Korean culture among Filipinos by providing diverse cultural programs and events”, LG Philippines, being a Korean company with principal headquarters in Seoul, South Korea has donated five 55-inch UHD 4K TVs (four 55UK6300 and one 55UK6500) to the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines.
“It is an important celebration of the strong relationship between Korea and the Philippines, which started in 1949. To honor this friendship, we at LG always go beyond the call of duty to provide excellent home entertainment products and appliances to millions of Filipinos who have supported us from the beginning. It is our pleasure to contribute in strengthening the bond between our two countries,” shared LG Philippines Managing Director Mr. Inkwun Heo.
So there’s no better way to watch “Kingdom” with the new LG B8 4K OLED TV. As a gift, the LG TV comes with a 6 months free access on Netflix at the price of PHP 89,991. Now talk about ultimate binge-watching. Now let’s sit back, Netflix and chill, people.
For more details on LG OLED TVs, log on to lg.com/ph, like @LGTVPhilippines on Facebook, and follow @LGPhilippines on Instagram.
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