Lifestyle
Twitch will stream your favorite Koreanovelas for free this August
Will run every Wednesday in August
If you haven’t heard of Twitch yet, now is the perfect time to get into the popular streaming site. Lately, the video game streaming portal has expanded its borders to offer non-gaming content. This month, Twitch might just become your haven if you’re a Koreanovela fan.
Since its inception in 2011, Twitch has focused heavily on video gaming. The platform allows streamers to broadcast themselves playing their favorite games, often for money. Throughout the years, Twitch began to allow non-gaming streams on the site like talk shows, art shows, and even people eating.
Currently, this non-gaming initiative included an entertainment-focused stream called TwitchPresents. Across its run, TwitchPresents has broadcasted live marathons of everyone’s favorite shows like Saturday Night Live, Power Rangers, and Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting. Last month, the channel hosted the entirety of the classic Doctor Who seasons.
This month, the channel will represent a vastly new demographic — Korean drama fans. From now until August 25, TwitchPresents will broadcast favorites like My Sassy Girl, Boys Over Flowers, and Missing Nine. In total, it will show 254 episodes from 26 shows.
The schedule will start every Wednesday in August, 10pm Pacific Time. Currently, viewers can watch only from the US, Canada, and Latin America. For more details, you can check out schedules on TwitchPresents’ official channel.
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It’s not every day you get to see Han So Hee in person. On September 13, I found myself at her Manila fan meeting. This was my first time at a fan meet, and the energy was noticeably different from the K-Pop girl group concerts I frequent—softer, more intimate, but just as filled with devotion.
Han So Hee was visibly tired, but that almost made the night more moving. You could see her push through with genuine effort to show appreciation for her fans. At one point, she even stepped off the stage to take a selfie with a fan who had shared a deeply personal story. I wasn’t fast enough to capture it, but the moment spoke volumes.
The fanmeet
The program had playful bits too. A highlight was when she was asked to copy poses from fan art. It was a treat both for the fans and for my camera—visually sharp, fun to shoot, and perfectly suited for social feeds.
Somewhere in between, she also revealed a small but telling personal preference: she’s a binge-watcher. She wants to know how a story ends, so she’d rather power through a series than wait week after week.
And then there was the hi-touch session. I wasn’t sure how I’d react until it was my turn. I walked up, scrunched my nose at her, and she did the same back.
It wasn’t a hi-five, it was a firmware upgrade for my soul.

We weren’t allowed to take photos or videos during hi-touch so this is So Hee with a cute pouty face instead.
The funny thing is, before the event, a friend had asked me which of her dramas they should watch. Without hesitation, I rattled off a list—My Name and Soundtrack #1 topping my recommendations. That’s when I realized I wasn’t just there to test a device. Somewhere along the way, I’d actually become a fan.
vivo V60
Still, I did bring along the vivo V60. Seated further from the stage, it became the perfect challenge for the phone’s telephoto camera and Stage Mode. I was a bit disappointed to learn that Stage Mode only worked for photos this time around. I’d had such a good time using it for fancams on the vivo X200 Pro that it felt like a step back.
Even so, the V60 held up. Shots within a reasonable range looked clean, and those where I didn’t push the zoom too hard were the best. Once you go beyond 10x, things get dicey.
At that point, it’s less ‘zoom’ and more ‘interpretive art,’ but Han So Hee’s face card refused to fold.
But that’s also the charm—having a camera that helps you capture fleeting moments, even from a distance, made me appreciate the fan meeting differently.
That night wasn’t really about testing tech. It was about being present for a star who, despite the fatigue, showed up wholeheartedly. The V60 was just my lens into it all—a reminder that sometimes the best shots are the ones that let you relive how it felt to be there.
Here are a few more photos from the fanmeet.
Entertainment
NBA on Prime officially debuts in the Philippines this October
Catch the Opening Night double-header on October 25
NBA on Prime is officially in the Philippines. With media days for the upcoming NBA season in full swing, hype is steadily peaking.
The streaming platform will bring live NBA action starting October 25, during the league’s season opener.
Opening Night will feature a double-header that tips off starting at 7:30 A.M. Manila time.
The New York Knicks, which now has Filipino-American star guard Jordan Clarkson, will square off against the Boston Celtics.
This will be followed by a Western Conference showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers at 10:00 A.M.
In addition, NBA on Prime pregame coverage begins at 7:00 A.M.
Ian Eagle will be the play-by-play anchor for the Knicks-Celtics opener, joined by Stan Van Gundy as the color analyst and Cassidy Hubbarth reporting from the sidelines.
Meanwhile, the second matchup will feature Kevin Harlan on the call, with Candace Parker providing analysis and Allie Clifton as sideline reporter.
NBA on Prime Video
The NBA and Amazon Prime Video inked an 11-year media rights agreement for exclusive global coverage for 66 regular-season NBA games.
The scope includes an opening-week doubleheader, a new Black Friday NBA game, and all games from the Emirates NBA Cup beginning from the knockout stages.
NBA has actually already created a quick guide of all the games streaming on Prime Video here.
In addition, Allen Iv3rson, a new three-part original docuseries, is coming on October 23. Made by Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey Legends and Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton’s Unanimous Media, the series showcases the captivating life of the basketball legend.
Prime Video movies, series coming this October
Aside from live NBA action, Prime Video subscribers can look forward to these upcoming movies and series next month:
- October 1: Play Dirty
- October 2: A Star Brighter Than The Sun
- October 4: Sanda
- October 8: Ninja vs. Gokudo
- October 10: John Candy: I Like Me
- October 16: Culpa Nuestra (Our Fault)
- October 22: Harlan Coben’s Lazarus
- October 23: Host
- October 29: Hedda
- October 29: Hazbin Hotel Season 2
Gaming
PlayStation, Klook launch Ghost of Yotei Hokkaido Tour
Exploring the game’s real inspirations
PlayStation has teamed up with travel platform Klook to launch the Ghost of Yotei Hokkaido Tour. It’s a curated trip inspired by the landscapes that shaped the upcoming PlayStation 5 title Ghost of Yōtei.
The tour offers fans and travelers the chance to explore real-world locations that influenced the game’s development. It covers spots from Edo-period villages to volcanic valleys and tranquil hot springs. Bookings open today, September 30, with the first tour kicking off on November 3, 2025.
Highlights include Noboribetsu Date Jidai Mura, where visitors can experience Edo-era life and samurai culture; Jigokudani, or “Hell Valley,” which inspired the game’s Oni mythos; Lake Toya, known for its hot spring traditions and views of Mount Yōtei; and the mountain itself, a constant presence in the game’s story and setting.
Alongside the tour, PlayStation is running the “Experience Ghost of Yōtei” campaign. Fans can win prizes including a Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition, PlayStation peripherals, exclusive merchandise, and Klook travel vouchers. Participants can join by watching the campaign video or sharing in-game photo mode captures once the game launches on October 2, 2025.
More details on bookings and giveaways are available on Klook and PlayStation Asia’s official channels.
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