K-Love (Philippine TV series)
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| Genre | Romantic comedy |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | English, Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
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| Cinematography | Ian S. Takahashi |
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| Release | October 14, 2022 – February 13, 2023 |
K-Love is a Philippine romantic comedy television series created by Corinna Vistan and directed by Bobby Yan. The show premiered on Viu on October 14, 2022, as a Viu Original series.[1] It stars Iza Calzado, Isabelle Daza, Sue Ramirez, Gabby Padilla, and Jake Cuenca.[2]
The series is inspired by the "anatomy of K-dramas," which highlights three guiding principles that define the genre: (1) love conquers all, (2) fantasy comes to life, and (3) escape from reality.
Synopsis
The series follows five Filipino K-drama enthusiasts who draw inspiration from the dramas they watch.[3] The five main characters—Tish, Jay, Shiela, Val, and Frances—are friends from different walks of life.[4] They are brought together by their shared passion for K-dramas, even as they navigate the various risks and challenges in their personal lives.
Cast and characters
Main characters
- Iza Calzado as Patricia San Juan ("Tish")
- Isabelle Daza as Shiela Cassandra Aragonna ("Shiela")
- Sue Ramirez as Valentina Dizon ("Val")
- Gabby Padilla as Frances Orteras ("Fran")
- Jake Cuenca as Marcus Aurelius Narcisco ("Jay")[5]
Supporting Characters
- Guji Lorenzana as David (Sheila's husband)
- Jojit Lorenzo as Antonio (Val's business partner)
- Afi Africa as Kimmy
- RK Bagatsing as Calvin
- Markus Paterson as Pedro
- Raul Morit as Mang Ben
Production
Series creator Corinna Vistan previously worked as a Marvel Studios executive, contributing to 19 Marvel films as of 2022.[6] Vistan's work on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 received a Gold Clio Award,[7] while Doctor Strange and Thor: Ragnarok earned Silver Telly Awards in 2016 and 2017, respectively.[8]
Series director Bobby Yan has received multiple accolades throughout his career, including seven Emmy Awards for his work[9] as a producer and editor on the MLB Network. He also participated in the ABC Disney Directing Fellowship and has worked on a variety of television shows, including Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Showtime's The Chi, and The Politician. Yan's recent independent film, Marz, was featured in film festivals worldwide, including Sundance, Toronto, London, and Palm Springs.[10][11]
Series cinematographer Ian S. Takahashi has worked on both films and music videos. He was recognised with a Clio Award for Best Cinematography for a Kaiser Permanente advertisement featuring NBA star Stephen Curry.[12]
The production team also includes several accomplished individuals. Tara Sering, former Editor-in-Chief at Summit Publications, is known for her contributions to contemporary women's fiction and her successful book sales in the Philippines. Tweet Sering, a best-selling author, received recognition from the Manila Critics Circle for her novel Wander Girl and was honoured with the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, one of the country's most prestigious literary distinctions. Lea Dizon, a script development executive, previously worked at Walt Disney Studios and contributed to the children's animated series Valt the Wonder Deer, which aired for multiple seasons in both the United States and China. Katherine Visconti, known for her work on series such as Designated Survivor, FBI, and Chicago P.D., also contributed her writing expertise to the production. Wardrobe duties are overseen by fashion stylist and current Vogue Philippines fashion editor Pam Quiñones.
References
- ^ Shackleton, Liz (December 7, 2022). "How Asian Streamer Viu Is Fighting Off Global Competition With Youth Focus, Hot Content Trends: K-drama, Boys' Love & Rising Thai Wave". Deadline. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Sue Ramirez says "K-Love" helps her move from Lexy". Yahoo News. October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ MacDonald, Joan. "How The Love Of Korean Dramas Inspired The Filipino Story 'K-Love'". Forbes. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ Ayu, Salpi (September 30, 2022). "Sinopsis K-Love | Viu Original | VIU". www.viu.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Viu's new rom-com series K-Love celebrates Filipinos and their love for K-Drama". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ BMPlus (October 10, 2022). "Viu Original's 'K-Love' gives Filipino spin to K-Drama craze • BMPlus". BusinessMirror. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Viu Philippines executive seeks to create original stories with distinctive cultural touch". The Korea Times. December 27, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Noncrazy Asians in Hollywood: How four young Filipino women are thriving in the 'jungle'". Lifestyle.INQ. September 15, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ Cabrera-Paraiso, Janelle Roa (October 14, 2022). "Viu's Original Series "K-Love" Mirrors The Life Of Every K-Drama Fan". Metro.Style. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "45th Asian American International Film Festival Announces Award Winners". www.aaiff.org. September 2, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Bobby Yan Lectureship in Media and Social Change featuring Christine Vachon". Tulane University Events. October 10, 2019. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Iza Calzado, Jake Cuenca, Isabelle Daza, Sue Ramirez, Gabby Padilla bibida sa Viu series K-Love". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 31, 2023.