LAST weekend was all about CLOY. If you don’t know yet, CLOY is the social-media acronym for the Korean drama Crash Landing On You, which had its final episode on Netflix last weekend.
Every girl, woman and mother, along with their husbands, boyfriends and fathers were waiting for the last two episodes of CLOY.
Nielsen Korea said the last episode of tvN’s drama Crash Landing on You scored an average rating of 21.683 percent based on the nationwide rating and an average viewership rating of 23.249 percent based on the Seoul metropolitan area viewers rating.
Directed by Lee Jeong-hyo, Crash Landing On You stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin.
At 37 years old, Hyun Bin is still a heartthrob. Longtime Korean drama enthusiasts will remember him from My Name is Kim Sam-soon, Worlds Within, Secret Garden and Memories of the Alhambra.
He has also appeared in the films Confidential Assignment, The Swindlers, The Negotiation and Rampant. My Name is Kim Sam-soon was such a hit worldwide that GMA Network remade it with Regine Velasquez in the title role. Hyun Bin’s role was played by Wendell Ramos.
Son Ye-jin is 38 years old and in Korea, she is considered at her peak. I just love that in Korean drama, a woman in her 30s is still considered desirable while a Filipino actress in that age range would already be playing mother roles. One of Son Ye-jin’s recent dramas was Something in the Rain, where she starred opposite young actor Jung Hae-in. Something in the Rain is also available on Netflix.
Son Ye-jin is a multi-awarded TV and film actress whose works, include Delicious Proposal, Lovers Concerto, The Classic and A Moment to Remember.
Anyway, Crash Landing On You tells the story of a how a South Korean heiress, by some force of nature while paragliding, crash lands into North Korean territory where she meets a North Korean military officer.
Crash Landing On You really has all the elements of a good drama—a handsome leading man, a beautiful leading lady, an intriguing plot, a strong supporting cast and a solid second love story.
I am only on the third episode of the series as I’m still watching another drama (Extraordinary You) but I’m very excited to watch CLOY in its entirety.
In other news on the digital front, PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has tapped solutions provider DelNet International Corp. (DelNet) to make its satellite services more accessible to Filipinos in the most remote areas around the world, whether on land and at sea, where standard mobile systems are not accessible.
Since 2013, Smart has been providing the maritime industry with reliable and affordable crew-calling solutions through its Marino Phonepal offering. Now, Smart will be able to reach more customers and expand its presence on ships of all sizes, thanks to DelNet’s far-reaching operations that have been addressing the needs of the maritime industry for 22 years. DelNet will also help Smart to provide communication systems in remote areas during emergencies and calamities when cellular service is not available.
Present during the contract-signing between Smart and DelNet were Katrina Luna-Abelarde, president and CEO at PLDT Global Corp; Alice Ramos, vice president, International Roaming and Consumer Business at Smart; and Klaas Oreel, CEO at DelNet.
“This is another milestone for our company because we believe that together with Smart, we can expand maritime communication for seafarers via satellite onboard ships,” said Oreel.
“We are confident that Smart and DelNet together can build solutions to better serve Filipino seafarers. Beyond this and in light of seemingly increasing natural disasters affecting the most vulnerable, we are also looking toward developing awareness on the importance of satellite services during those times when communication aid can literally help save lives,” said Luna-Abelarde.