Japanese Actor Kento Yamazaki to Star in the “Kiss that Kills” Same Time as Japan on
GEM
Exclusive Contest Offers Subscribers the Chance to
Meet Kento in Hong Kong
The Japanese king of
romantic films, Kento Yamazaki, will star in the highly-anticipated drama
series, “Kiss that Kills”, which
premieres same time as Japan on January 7, 2018 at 9:00pm (8:00pm JKT/BKK).
Kento Yamazaki plays
the role of Otaro, the most sought-after host at a nightclub whose only passion
is fearless pursuit of money and power. When Otaro is kissed by a mysterious
woman, he dies but quickly comes back to life. What is the true identity of
this mysterious woman? Can Otaro unravel the mystery behind the deadly kiss and
the time loop?
“GEM has established
its foothold as the top regional destination for extraordinary North Asian
entertainment. “Kiss that Kills” is a
testament to our ongoing commitment to consistently bring fans premium quality
and highly creative content that captures their imaginations. Fans of Kento
Yamazaki can expect his most breathtaking performance yet, and it’s one that is
rich in mystery, drama and intrigue,” said Virginia Lim, Senior Vice President
and Head of Content, Production and Marketing, Sony Pictures Television
Networks, Asia.
To celebrate the
premiere of “Kiss that Kills”, GEM
fans from around the region will have the unprecedented opportunity to win an
all-expenses paid trip to Hong Kong to meet Kento Yamazaki. In this up-close
and personal closed-door session, Kento will share his thoughts about the
drama, interact with fans and autograph exclusive drama merchandise. The
meet-and-greet session will take place on January 21, 2018 and will be streamed
live on Facebook on www.facebook.com/gemtvasia.
Japanese Actor Kento Yamazaki to Star in the
Highly-Anticipated Drama Series “Kiss that Kills” Same Time as Japan on
GEM
Exclusive Contest Offers Subscribers the Chance to
Meet Kento in Hong Kong
“The GEM experience
is all about bringing content beyond the screen and into the real world to
create “money-can’t-buy” experiences for our fans. This exclusive event
featuring Kento will mark the first time in Asia that GEM subscribers will have
the opportunity to spend time with their favorite actor – it will be a dream
fulfilled for many!” said Virginia.
Commenting
on the drama and his upcoming visit to Hong Kong, Kento Yamazaki said, “I have
never been to Hong Kong before, so I am extremely excited to visit to promote
this drama. The interesting part of the drama is its recurring time loop and as
I have always enjoyed watching dramas like this, I am very excited to be
involved in one. There are also parallel worlds, so I really feel like it is a
story that is going to appeal to people in all sorts of ways. Please look
forward to it!”
Kento Yamazaki made
his debut in 2010 and rose to stardom with his role as L in the massive hit TV
drama adaptation of “DEATH NOTE”.
Since his debut, Kento Yamazaki’s versatility as an actor has made him a rising
star in Japanese entertainment.
Fans can get their
“Kento-fix” on GEM this December with the premiere of “Baseball Brainiacs” on December 13, every Wednesday and Thursday at
9:00pm (8:00pm JKT/BKK), and “Sea Side
Blue”, premiering December 30, Saturday at 7:30pm (6:30pm JKT/BKK).
“Kiss that
Kills” premieres on GEM same time as Japan on January 7, Sunday at 9:00pm
(8:00pm JKT/BKK), subsequent episodes will air on Sunday at 9:30pm (8:30pm
JKT/BKK). GEM is available in the Philippines through
SKYCable Ch 116 in Metro Manila and Ch 222 in Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, and
Baguio, as well as other cable operators nationwide.
For more information
on GEM channel and the latest telecast details, visit http://www.gemtvasia.com/ or follow our conversations on social media
(@GEMtvasia).
About GEM
GEM is the glittering jewel of Asian general
entertainment. A joint venture between
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks and Nippon Television Network
Corporation, GEM enjoys access to more than 500 hours of Japanese content per
year exclusively from Nippon TV. The
channel features first-run and exclusive dramas, comedies and variety
entertainment shows from Japan as well as other Asian territories including
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. This includes selected prime time dramas on the
same day and within the same week of their broadcast in Japan. GEM also made history for being the first
channel to broadcast Nippon TV’s music festival ‘THE MUSIC DAY’ LIVE, and for
simulcasting the Japanese drama series ‘Guard Center 24’ at the same time as
Japan. In addition, GEM takes its shows
beyond the screen and into the lives of viewers, and most recently brought
Japanese star Hayami Mocomichi on promotional tours to meet with his fans in
Hong Kong and Singapore.GEM Vietnam, which is also part of the Asian channels
portfolio, is wholly-owned and operated by SPT Networks. See www.GEMtvasia.com
for more.
About Nippon Television Network Corporation
Nippon TV is
recognized as Japan’s viewer ratings champion having topped all timeslot
categories for three consecutive years and garnering the largest profits in the
country’s broadcasting industry. One of the biggest successes for the nation’s
finest producer of all genres of programming is “Dragons’ Den”, a globally
successful business show format that has sold into more than 30 territories
including the UK, Canada, Australia, Russia, Germany, India, Italy and Nigeria.
The Emmy award winning version, “Shark Tank”, airs in the US. Following closely
is the success of “Mother,” a scripted format that has become a big hit in Turkey
and has sold into many territories around the world. With well-established
companies that deal in a broad range of businesses from animation, movies,
events, to fitness clubs, Nippon TV is leveraging its coveted platform to
revolutionize digital media in an ever-changing industry. Launching a channel
in Southeast Asia named GEM through a joint venture with Sony Pictures
Television Networks, and leading the digital content market through Hulu Japan-
a subsidiary that boasts the largest SVOD subscriber base in the country,
Nippon TV is steadily solidifying its presence and brand as a global media
powerhouse.
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