Philippine media giant ABS-CBN is expanding its global footprint by bringing its popular television series to Rakuten Viki, one of the premier streaming platforms for Asian entertainment.
Through this brand-new partnership, viewers in more than 200 countries and territories across the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia can now access top-tier Filipino content.
To cater to a global audience, the titles come equipped with English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French subtitles. These translations are bolstered by the unique community-driven subtitling initiative of Rakuten Viki, which relies on a dedicated network of volunteers worldwide to make international content accessible across cultures.
The initial lineup features some of the biggest recent hits from ABS-CBN. Headlining the launch is the Filipino adaptation of the hit K-drama “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,” which stars Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia, and Carlo Aquino.
Joining the roster are the phenomenally successful teen romance series “He’s Into Her” and its follow-up, “He’s Into Her Season 2,” both starring the popular love team of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano.
This collaboration aligns ABS-CBN with a platform that boasts over 120 million registered users globally, alongside its sister entertainment platform Soompi.
The move deepens the presence of Filipino storytelling within international fandom spaces. Currently, the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel stands as the most subscribed media channel in Southeast Asia with 54.9 million subscribers, proving the massive digital appetite for its content.
Facilitated by the International Sales Division of ABS-CBN, this deal represents the latest milestone in the company’s ongoing push into international streaming, broadcast, and digital markets.
With a track record of selling more than 50,000 hours of content to over 50 countries, the media powerhouse continues to champion Filipino talent on the global stage.
This article was written with the help of A.I., based on an ABS-CBN Newsroom story, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.