NEW PROGRAMS
The Penthouse
Mondays to Thursdays | 10:20 PM | GMA 7
Boys’ Lockdown
Sundays | 11 AM | Heart of Asia
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ill a love built in the time of a pandemic survive?
The colorful and relatable characters of Key Kalunsod (Ali King) and Chen Chavez (Alec Kevin) navigate their budding relationship in the middle of the enhanced community quarantine in the Pinoy boys’ love (BL) series Boys’ Lockdown. Key is an introverted college student stuck in Metro Manila while his parents reside in their hometown in Baguio City. Chen, on the other hand, is a shy guy in real-life but makes it up with being a fantastic online personality on his anonymous account.
L-R: Lee Ji-ah, Kim So-Yeon, and Eugene
To what extent would families be willing to do, to stay at the top and protect their interests? NEW PROGRAMS
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After making waves in Korea for its record-breaking viewership ratings, The Penthouse captivates the hearts of Filipino viewers. The multi-awarded series stars renowned actors Lee Ji-Ah, Kim So-Yeon, Eugene, Um Ki-Joon, Yoon Jong-Hoon, and Park Eun-Seok. The Penthouse tells the story of wealthy families living in Hera Palace and their children at Cheong-ah Arts School. All of them have grand ambitions for their children and would do anything for them. However, their lives crumble when a young mysterious woman crashes to her death during a party at Hera Palace. As residents try to cover up her death, they begin to suspect each other for the murder.
APRIL 2021 ISSUE
While it’s certainly not the best time to go out, meet someone and fall in love, the two find each other and connect in ways that surprise them both. As they grow closer despite the restrictions, challenges, and even dangers stemming from the pandemic, something very special starts to blossom between them
Ali King
