Channels
The brainchild of former Sony executives Andy Kaplan and George Chien, KC Global Media Asia is primed to be Asia’s leading entertainment hub through the production, distribution and programming of quality, groundbreaking content. Backed by more than two decades of industry experience, KCGM Asia boasts an impressive portfolio of premium pay-TV channels in Southeast Asia and Korea, including English-language general entertainment network AXN, anime channel Animax, South Korea’s ONE and Japanese entertainment channel GEM.
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Target Audience
Who’s who...
KCGM Asia owns 4 linear channels across 18 markets in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Korea, with on-demand availability via affiliates in select territories. AXN (www.AXN-Asia.com; www.AXN-Taiwan.com) Featuring top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programmes and groundbreaking Original Productions, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action. • Language: English Animax (www.Animax-Asia.com; www.Animax-Taiwan.com; www.AnimaxTV.co.kr) Animax is Asia’s leading destination for Japanese anime and offers a wide variety of programmes from popular genres, including some that are simulcast with Japan. In Korea, Animax is home to high-quality animations from domestic licensors, Japan and more. • Language: Japanese, Korean (KR only) ONE (www.ONETVAsia.com) ONE is the leading destination for the best of Korean entertainment, showcasing the latest South Korean drama and entertainment programmes. This includes selected prime-time dramas that air at the same time as Korea and within 24 hours of their debut broadcasts in Korea. • Language: Korean, Chinese GEM (www.GEMTVVAsia.com) GEM is your preferred destination for the best of Japanese entertainment, featuring first-run and exclusive dramas and variety entertainment shows from Japan. This includes selected prime time dramas airing at the same time and within the same week of their broadcast in Japan. • Language: Japanese
George Chien Co-Founder, President and CEO E: George.Chien@KCGlobalMedia.com Andy Kaplan Co-Founder and Chairman E: Andy.Kaplan@KCGlobalMedia.com AFFILIATE & ADVERTISING SALES: Avani Bhanchawat Vice President and Head of Revenue E: Avani.Bhanchawat@KCGlobalMedia.com PROGRAMME ACQUISITION: George Chien Interim Head of Content & Programming E: George.Chien@KCGlobalMedia.com Jay Kang Vice President and Representative Director for Korea E: Jay.Kang@KCGlobalMedia.com LOCAL ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS: Derek Wong Vice President and Head of Production & Creative E: Derek.Wong@KCGlobalMedia.com
Trends & Outlook 2021 While there are more great, premium products coming out of Hollywood than ever before, local content is what truly resonates with the audience, and so what we’ll focus on is moving the needle a little bit away from the large acquired Hollywood programme investments, to moving some of that money into more and more original content.” Andy Kaplan, Co-Founder and Chairman
AXN appeals to sophisticated working professionals aged 25 to 44 seeking the biggest hits in English entertainment. Animax Asia draws fans of Japanese animation aged 4 to 34, while Animax Korea is the leading kids’ entertainment channel in South Korea, attracting audiences aged 4 to 25. ONE and GEM target culture-savvy audiences aged 15 to 55, who are interested in the latest and hottest programmes from South Korea and Japan respectively.
Channels
Content
AXN content, apart from locally produced Original Productions, comes from the U.S. and U.K. with exclusive pay-TV and digital rights, with up to 12 months FTA and all digital rights holdbacks for key markets. AXN offers 2 to 6 fresh titles per month. Animax Asia airs Japanese anime, with exclusive and non-exclusive pay-TV, OTT and VOD rights. A select number of titles every quarter are simulcast with Japan. Animax Korea airs animation from South Korea, Japan, France, U.K., Canada and the U.S., with pay-TV rights for kids’ content, and both pay-TV and VOD rights with exclusivity for Japanese anime. Animax Korea offers 3 to 5 fresh titles per month, and 5 to 7 new anime titles per quarter that are simulcast with Japan. ONE and GEM air content from South Korea and Japan respectively, with exclusive pay-TV rights. A select number of titles every quarter are simulcast with South Korea and Japan respectively.
Local production
Local Original Productions make up a content pillar on AXN. On June 20, AXN Asia’s first crime thriller podcast will mark the network’s entry into scripted original content as well as the emerging platform of podcasting. Fey Hollow: The Fairy Tale Murders is an eight-episode audio drama podcast series with a dual ending. In the latter half of 2021, two six-episode travel shows will also launch on AXN. Animax Korea has also previously produced its own IP competitive content, from animation to kids’ entertainment shows, and audiences can expect a new exciting project in 2021.
Technology advancement evolves the way consumers digest content and sets new market trends. Despite the challenging times amidst the recent climate, our brand thrives on pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation. We are thrilled to roll out initiatives targeting local talents to develop new formats, produce original content and make it available on all platforms.” George Chien, Co-Founder and CEO
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Advertising/sponsorship
KCGM Asia offers advertising opportunities and integrated marketing solutions for brands across Asia, including customised content creation, brand integration, programme sponsorship and digital activations.
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