{
  "id": 7719799,
  "title": "Mediacorp expands Korean collaborations with new drama Collateral Romance and 4 microdramas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/mediacorp-expands-korean-collaborations-with-new-drama-collateral",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T06:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/mediacorp-korea-collateral-romance-kim-myung-soo-pyo-ye-jin-6387796"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mediacorp, Singapore's national media network, has expanded its collaborations with Korean content creators by partnering with Blintn and Studio S for new projects. The media giant is set to co-produce the 12-episode romantic drama Collateral Romance, featuring South Korean actor Kim Myung-soo and Singaporean actress Gladys Bay. The drama, directed by Kang Min-goo and written by Lee Do-yeon, marks Mediacorp's second Korean drama co-production. The series is scheduled to premiere in the first half of 2027, with filming taking place in both Singapore and South Korea.\n\nIn addition to Collateral Romance, Mediacorp has joined forces with Studio S and Soonshot to develop four short-form dramas, known as microdramas. These microdramas will feature Singaporean and Korean talent, with the first title being an adaptation of the 2018 Korean romantic comedy Still 17. The remaining three microdramas are yet to be announced but are expected to follow, with casting currently underway. These microdramas will be available on Mediacorp's platforms and Soonshot, with plans for international distribution.",
  "summary": "Co-produced by Mediacorp and Korean content company Blintn, the 12-episode drama Collateral Romance will star South Korean actors Kim Myung-soo and Pyo Ye-jin, alongside Singaporean actress Gladys Bay.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mediacorp partners with Blintn and Studio S for Korean collaborations.",
    "Co-produces 12-episode romantic drama Collateral Romance.",
    "Develops four microdramas featuring Singaporean and Korean talent."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Mediacorp expands Korean collaborations with new drama Collateral Romance and 4 microdramas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/mediacorp-expands-korean-collaborations-with-new-drama-collateral-7723516",
        "published": "2026-09-16T06:03:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}