{"id":22158,"date":"2011-08-23T21:46:57","date_gmt":"2011-08-23T13:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=22158"},"modified":"2011-08-23T21:46:57","modified_gmt":"2011-08-23T13:46:57","slug":"singtel-mio-launches-hokkien-and-mandarin-jia-le-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2011\/08\/23\/singtel-mio-launches-hokkien-and-mandarin-jia-le-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"SingTel mio Launches Hokkien and Mandarin Jia Le Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Singtel mio is launching a new Channel, Jia Le (\u4f73\u4e50\u53f0) (Channel 88), focused on the best Hokkien dialect and Mandarin content on 29th August 2011. I have included some information of the programmes on Annex A and B.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/singtel_mio_jiale.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22167\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2011\/08\/23\/singtel-mio-launches-hokkien-and-mandarin-jia-le-channel\/singtel_mio_jiale\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/singtel_mio_jiale.jpg?fit=540%2C299&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"540,299\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"singtel_mio_jiale\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/singtel_mio_jiale.jpg?fit=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/singtel_mio_jiale.jpg?fit=540%2C299&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22167\" title=\"singtel_mio_jiale\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/singtel_mio_jiale.jpg?resize=540%2C299\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/singtel_mio_jiale.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/singtel_mio_jiale.jpg?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><!--more--><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">mio TV launches Jia Le Channel<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>SingTel\u2019s first self-packaged Asian entertainment channel will focus on top-rated dramas and<\/em><br \/>\n<em> variety shows in both Hokkien and Mandarin<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Singapore, 23 August 2011 \u2013 Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) announced today that mio TV will launch a new self-packaged Asian entertainment channel focused on the best Hokkien dialect and Mandarin content on Monday, 29 August 2011. The new 24-hour channel, Jia Le (\u4f73\u4e50\u53f0) (Channel 88), will feature the latest top-rated Hokkien and Mandarin dramas and variety shows sourced from the top producers in Taiwan and the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are very pleased that Jia Le will be the first channel to bring Singaporeans their favourite Taiwanese dramas and variety shows in their original Hokkien dialect. We have gone the extra mile to ensure that not only will our customers be the first in Singapore to enjoy these top-rated programmes, they will have access to the largest volume of fresh programmes each day compared to any other Asian entertainment channel,\u201d said said Mr Goh Seow Eng, Chief, Digital Home, SingTel. \u201cAdd this to our top-notch sports, movies, US TV series, and ethnic offerings, and mio TV has cemented its position as the compelling and value-for-money choice for family home entertainment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Giving our customers even more convenience, Jia Le On-Demand (Channel 288) will allow customers to catch up on their favourite shows anytime within 24 hours after an episode premieres on Jia Le Channel. This is the first time in Singapore that a pay TV provider has provided a \u2018catch-up service\u2019 for all programmes within a premium channel so that viewers do not have to worry about missing the scheduled screening.<\/p>\n<p>Channels 88 and 288 will be priced at $9.90 per month for both channels on an a la carte basis and included in mio TV\u2019s Jingxuan Pack so that existing customers of that pack can enjoy them at no extra cost. Both channels will be available to all mio TV customers to sample free-of-charge from 29 August to 30 September 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Jia Le will officially commence broadcast at 8.00pm with the highly anticipated Taiwanese drama \u300a\u5bb6\u548c\u4e07\u4e8b\u5174\u300bwhich has recently leapt to number one in the Taiwanese ratings, with an estimated 1.32 million viewers per episode. has over 260 episodes and features a strong cast including June Tsai \u516d\u6708 and Eric Huang \u9ec4\u5c11\u797a. June Tsai is a versatile actress who won the Best Newcomer in Taipei\u2019s Film Festival 1998 and clinched the Best Actress at the Golden Bell Awards 2001. Eric Huang is one of Taiwan&#8217;s most popular actors with roles in over 50 TV and film productions. He is best remembered for his role in \u201cFei Long Zai Tian\u201d \u201c\u98de\u9f99\u5728\u5929\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Customers will also enjoy a weekend prime time Hokkien drama serial called \u201cAn Heir of Love\u201d \u300a\u82b3\u8349\u78a7\u8fde\u5929\u300b, starring veteran artistes Yang Kuei-Mei \u6768\u8d35\u5a9a\uff0cSun Peng \u5b59\u9e4f and Francesca Gao \u9ad8\u6167\u541b. Francesca Gao won the Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Bell Awards 2010 for her role in this drama series.<\/p>\n<p>Popular variety shows form the second pillar of the channel. hosted by well-known entertainer Bai Bing Bing features contestants belting out classics songs in Hokkien. will allow music fans to enjoy popular artistes singing their favourite songs in Hokkien and Mandarin. Music fans must also look out for <a>featuring young contestants from age six to 12 competing to be the next big thing. Also not to be missed is , a singing competition akin to \u201cSuper Idol\u201d but with a twist \u2013 contestants will be duelling in Hokkien.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Subscribe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Current mio TV subscribers can subscribe to Jia Le channel directly using the mio TV on-screen interface or by contacting the SingTel Hotline at 1610 daily from 8.00am to midnight. For new subscribers, sign-ups for mio TV services are available at any SingTel shop or at SingTel exclusive retailers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Annex A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/jiale_annex_a.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22166\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2011\/08\/23\/singtel-mio-launches-hokkien-and-mandarin-jia-le-channel\/jiale_annex_a\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/jiale_annex_a.jpg?fit=540%2C628&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"540,628\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"jiale_annex_a\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/jiale_annex_a.jpg?fit=257%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/jiale_annex_a.jpg?fit=540%2C628&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22166\" title=\"jiale_annex_a\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/jiale_annex_a.jpg?resize=540%2C628\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/jiale_annex_a.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/jiale_annex_a.jpg?resize=257%2C300&amp;ssl=1 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Annex B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Dramas:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Lee\u2019s Family Reunion (\u5bb6\u548c\u4e07\u4e8b\u5174) (29 August 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The return of a scheming illegitimate child, a missing granddaughter who shows up unexpectedly, and a rival who threatens the existence of their 100-year-old confectionary business. One of Taiwan\u2019s top rated Hokkien dramas, this is a long-running melodrama series filled with tragedies and betrayals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. A Stepmother\u2019s Love (\u6625\u5929\u540e\u6bcd\u5fc3) (30 August 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Widowed at a young age and left to settle the debt that her ex-husband incurred, Lin Jin Feng remarries into another family as a 2nd wife. Not in the good books of the 1st wife, Jin Feng\u2019s own children are tortured by the first wife\u2019s, and after her husband goes missing after an accident, coupled with the news of the family\u2019s business going bankrupt, Jin Feng is left to fend for herself and her children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. None Is Born (\u5929\u751f\u65e0\u624d) (30 August 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After squandering away his family fortune, Liu Yi Qing enters the palace to serve the<br \/>\nemperor but realises that not all are friends. With his quick wit though, he manages to<br \/>\novercome the obstacles in his way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. First Theatre (\u7b2c\u4e00\u5267\u573a) (3 September 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lasting 2 hours, each episode tells a different story from Taiwan\u2019s mystical tales, folklores and ghost stories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. An Heir Of Love (\u82b3\u8349\u78a7\u8fde\u5929) (3 September 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sold to a rich family at a young age, A-Wang is hated by her stepmother. Her daughter, Gao Jin Ying and her son-in-law have 3 daughters and the couple feels the pressure of carrying on the family\u2019s lineage.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Variety shows:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Genius Go Go Go! (\u5929\u624d\u51b2\u51b2\u51b2) (29 August 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two teams of artistes compete in each segment which includes, \u751f\u6d3b\u667aHigh \u738b, where artistes have to redesign and recycle daily items. \u5c14\u865e\u6211\u8bc8\u5927\u8f66\u62fc: Artistes have to guess who is the lying one. \u5168\u6c11\u60ca\u900f\u900f: Artistes share scary ghost experiences and perform hairraising performances. \u827a\u80fd\u884c\u4e0d\u884c: A test of artistes\u2019 reaction and IQ skills. Challenges include construction of words, etc<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Fall In For Fun! (\u7efc\u827a\u5927\u96c6\u5408) (30 August 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Filmed entirely outdoors, the hosts, together with guest artistes walk into the school campuses of Taiwan and showcase the niche areas and colorful school activities of each institution. The guest artistes will work together with the students and teachers to compete against each other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Happy Everyday (\u6b22\u4e50 Everyday) (30 August 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first half of the program has contestants belting out oldies in Mandarin or Hokkien. For the Taiwanese Opera (\u6b4c\u4ed4\u620f) segment in the programme, well-known opera artistes are invited to perform famous Chinese folktales.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Super Idol (\u8d85\u7ea7\u5076\u50cf) (31 August 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Panel of judges include famous singers and producers like Sandee Chan \u9648\u73ca\u59ae, Huang Guo Lun \u9ec4\u56fd\u4f26and Wang Zhi Ping \u738b\u6cbb\u5e73. Season 6 takes on a new format by holding the auditions in school campuses. And in this season, the contestants\u2019 self introduction will be taken into consideration during the assessment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Treasure Hunter (\u5192\u9669\u5947\u5175) (1 September 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two teams, red and blue, each led by one of the hosts and consisting of both artistes and students, will compete in a series of challenges and the team with the final higher score wins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Wonderful World (\u4e16\u754c\u6b63\u7f8e\u4e3d) (2 September 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Travel program which brings you to beautiful and exotic places around the world. The program includes introducing delicious local delights, participating in local festivals celebrations and customs, as well as the beautiful natural sights and wonders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. World\u2019s No. 1 (\u4e16\u754c\u7b2c\u4e00\u7b49) (2 September 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The program focuses on less known destinations and exotic local culture. The host, alongside Taiwanese businessmen or immigrants residing there, will bring you around the world the adventurous way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Golden Classics (\u91d1\u66f2\u767e\u8001\u6c47) (3 September 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With renowned Hokkien singers performing live and singers from different generations of the Mandarin pop industry performing classics, Golden Classics is a great way to enjoy nostalgic Hokkien songs. There are even re-enactments of the getai (\u79c0\u573a) days and a song request segment!<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. A Moment of Fame (\u6210\u540d\u4e00\u77ac\u95f4) (3 September 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Children aged 6 to 12 showcase their singing and musical talents in this show, where they have to sing a song in any language (including Hokkien) and do an additional creative performance of their choice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. 100 Years of Taiwan\u2019s Popular Songs (\u53f0\u6e7e\u7ea2\u6b4c100 \u5e74) (3 September 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Focusing on Hokkien music, the show invites well-known singers to bring back popular Hokkien songs. 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