Studio76 to Launch Classic Taiwan Dramas on U.S. FAST Platform Amasian TV
(中央社訊息服務20241111 13:42:17)Studio886, the digital media distribution arm of Studio76 Original Productions Co., Ltd. Taiwan, today announced its groundbreaking entry into the U.S. FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television) market with the launch of 886TV on Amasian TV, a premier FAST platform dedicated for Pan-Asian Entertainment in North and South America. This milestone marks the first time a Taiwanese media company has established a dedicated FAST channel for popular Chinese-language dramas in the region.
The channel debuts with beloved Taiwanese series including “Silence,” and “Fondant Garden,” now streaming on Amasian TV, attracting Asain Amercians and fans of Asian entertainment across the Americas amid a booming demand for Asian content.
“Studio886 is bridging cultural gaps through digital media platforms, making Taiwanese entertainment accessible to global audiences,” said Dennis Yang, Founder and CEO of Studio76. “Our extensive library of over 4,500 hours of content, ranging from dramas to pre-school kids animation and documentaries, has already generated over 500 million views worldwide on various social video platforms, and earning us YouTube’s Silver Creator Award.”
The company’s success is evident in its recent performance metrics:
- Over 8.6 million viewing hours across global platforms alone in 2024 so far (January-August 2024)
- Content distribution partnerships with 16 Taiwanese TV stations and production companies
- Multi-language subtitling support including English, Japanese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish
- Growing viewership in key markets, including Indonesia, India, the United States, Brazil, Australia, and Vietnam
The launch of 886TV comes at a strategic time when one in three U.S. streaming users actively engages with FAST services, according to TechCrunch’s report in 2023, The platform will feature both contemporary hits and classics romantic drama series, including works from renowned producer Angie Chai, creator of popular series such as “Why Why Love” and “Love Scar.”
Founded in 2019, Studio76 is Taiwan’s pioneer in streaming-media-focused IP investment and development. The company is backed by leading music streaming service KKCompany Taiwan, Taiwan’s National Development Fund and Japan’s Asahi Broadcasting Group, with its original productions receiving recognition at the Asian Content Awards, Asian Creative Awards, and Asian Television Awards.
Amasian TV is a premier FAST platform owned and operated by ODK Media, which has delivered top Asian content across America in partnership with leading Asian studios and broadcasters for over a decade. Studio886 has chosen Amasian TV as the first U.S. platform to launch its channel, 886TV, joining a lineup that brings top Asian programming to diverse audiences.
Peter Park, CSO of ODK Media, shared his vision on this partnership: 'Our goal is to bring the best of Asian entertainment to audiences across North and South America. With Amasian’s innovative features such as ‘Start-Over’ bridging linear and On-Demand viewing and ‘personalized EPG’, viewers can enjoy a seamless experience that celebrates the diversity and richness of Asian media.'
■ About Amasian TV
Amasian TV, a part of ODK Media’s streaming services, is a premier live TV streaming platform that brings a diverse array of pan-Asian entertainment to audiences across North and South America. Amasian TV offers viewers free access to a vast selection of films, TV shows, and more across web, mobile, tablet, and connected TV (CTV) devices.
■ About ODK Media:
Since 2011, ODK Media, Inc. has been a leader in connecting North American audiences with premium international content. Through its owned and operated OTT platforms, including OnDemandKorea, OnDemandChina, and Amasian TV, ODK Media provides cutting-edge solutions for content distribution, localization, and syndication, serving broadcasters and service providers worldwide.
■ About Studio886:
Studio886 is the digital distribution brand of Studio76, specializing in aggregating and presenting premium Taiwanese content to global audiences through global streaming platforms. The brand manages over 4,500 hours of licensed content, including dramas, movies, animation, reality shows, and lifestyle programming. Studio886 signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Sony Television Pictures in 2024 to distribute Studio76’s completed production works to over 11 markets in Asia.
■ About Studio76:
Studio76 is Taiwan's leading IP investment company focused on the streaming media environment. The company specializes in IP investment, development, marketing, and distribution, with a proven track record of creating award-winning content for global audiences.
