Viu (streaming service)


Viu is a Hong Kong-based over-the-top video on demand streaming service from PCCW Media Group's Viu International Ltd. Operated in a dual-revenue model comprising subscriptions and advertising, Viu delivers content in different genres from Asia's top content providers with local language subtitles, as well as original production series under the Viu Original initiative.
Viu is now available in 16 markets across Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East including Australia, Bahrain, Egypt, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, and United Arab Emirates. As of December 2022, Viu had 66.4 million monthly active users, including 12.2 million paying subscribers.

History

Viu International Ltd launched the Viu OTT video service in Hong Kong on 26 October 2015.
In January 2016, Viu announced its official launch in Singapore.
In March 2016, Viu announced its official launch in India and Malaysia.
In May 2016, Viu launches in Indonesia.
In November 2016, Viu announced its official launch in the Philippines and has achieved four million users and over 218 million video views.
In February 2017, Viu was available in major Middle East countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
In May 2017, Viu announced its official launch in Thailand and has expanded to 15 markets across Asia and the Middle East countries.
In September 2018, Viu announced its official launch in Myanmar.
In March 2019, Viu announced its official launch in South Africa.
In December 2019, Viu announced its suspension of operations in India without providing a date. On 5 November 2021, Viu stopped its services in India.
In June 2023, PCCW and the Canal+ Group announced a strategic partnership between the two companies, under which Canal+ will invest $300 million, including an initial investment of $200 million, in Viu and gain a 26.1% minority stake in the streaming service, with the option to invest further and gain a 51% controlling stake. The partnership serves as a catalyst for international expansions for both PCCW and Canal+ as well as collaborations between Viu and Canal+ on original productions.
In February 2024, the Canal+ Group announced it had increased its stake in Viu to 30%. This move underscored Canal+'s confidence in Viu, and highlighted the group's strategic focus on Asia as a pivotal growth area. By deepening its investment in Viu, which operates as a leading streaming service in Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa, Canal+ aims to accelerate its expansion in these regions. The total investment by Canal+ in Viu reached approximately $300 million, with the group maintaining the option to further increase its stake to 50%. This progression is indicative of the evolving relationship between Canal+ and PCCW, and underscores the importance of Viu in Canal+'s global strategy.
In November 2024, Viu launches in Australia and New Zealand.

Content

Viu offers a wide-range catalogue of movies and TV shows from across Asia, including popular and new titles. First-run TV episodes are available on the platform with advertisements in between, at least 72 hours after broadcast; Paid users can access episodes without advertisements, at least eight hours after broadcast. Several titles are also available separately in localized language audio dub.
Movie titles available on the platform, mostly from its sister network or partnered, require active Premium subscription.

Original programming

Viu has begun producing their original titles, in which most of their originals was based in Southeast Asia that has already received multiple award recognitions such as Asian Academy Creative Awards and Asian Television Awards. They also produce originals for the Middle East and Africa as well, as well as previously produced their originals for the Indian markets.

Drama

Comedy

Unscripted

Co-production

Exclusive international distribution

In addition to producing and distributing local titles, several Viu shows have been acquired and co-produced, partly or wholly, by Viu for exclusive first-run release or distribution in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and South Africa in deals with partners in other regions such as Rakuten Viki, Far EasTone friDay Video, KC Global Media among others.
Unlike major streaming platforms, which prevent third-party linear channels from securing broadcast rights of most co-produced shows, most Viu Original-labeled titles may be screened by local television channels in their respective countries, provided that the networks' local rights for such titles are for linear television broadcast only in their respective country jurisdiction.
TitleGenreOriginal networkPremiereSeasonsRuntimeLanguageStatus
River Where the Moon RisesPeriod dramaKBS2KoreanMiniseries
Doom at Your ServiceRomantic fantasytvNKoreanMiniseries
Lovers of the Red SkyRomantic period fantasySBS TVKoreanMiniseries
Now, We Are Breaking UpSlice of life romantic dramaSBS TVKoreanMiniseries
Again My LifeFantasy action dramaSBS TVKoreanMiniseries
From Now On, Showtime!Romantic comedy/Mystery dramaMBC TVKoreanMiniseries
Woori the VirginRomantic comedySBS TVKoreanMiniseries
Why HerRomantic mystery dramaSBS TVKoreanMiniseries
Today's WebtoonWorkplace comedySBS TVKoreanMiniseries
If You Wish Upon MeSlice of life light dramaKBS2KoreanMiniseries
The Law CafeRomantic comedy/Legal dramaKBS2KoreanMiniseries
The EmpireFamily legal dramaJTBCKoreanMiniseries
Reborn RichFantasy suspense dramaJTBCKoreanMiniseries
Taxi Driver Revenge dark comedySBS TVKoreanSeason 3 ongoing
Delivery ManRomantic fantasy comedyGenie TV KoreanMiniseries
The Secret Romantic GuesthouseRomantic period dramaSBS TVKoreanMiniseries
My Perfect StrangerRomantic fantasy/Mystery dramaKBS21 May 2023KoreanMiniseries
My Lovely LiarRomantic comedy/Mystery dramatvNKoreanMiniseries
The Escape of the SevenRevenge dramaSBS TVKoreanPending
Twinkling WatermelonComing-of-age fantasy musicaltvNKoreanMiniseries
A Good Day to Be a DogRomantic fantasy comedyMBC TVKoreanMiniseries
The MatchmakersRomantic period comedyKBS2KoreanMiniseries
Moon in the DayRomantic fantasy dramaGenie TV KoreanMiniseries
The Story of Park's Marriage ContractRomantic comedy/Period fantasyMBC TVKoreanMiniseries
Queen of DivorceRevenge legal dramaJTBCKoreanMiniseries
The Midnight Romance in HagwonRomantic dramatvNKoreanMiniseries
Good PartnerLegal dramaSBS TVKoreanMiniseries
Perfect FamilyMystery family dramaKBS2KoreanMiniseries
Cinderella at 2 AMRomantic workplace comedyKoreanPending
Family by ChoiceComing-of-age family dramaJTBCKoreanMiniseries
Brewing LoveRomantic dramaGenie TV KoreanMiniseries
The WitchRomantic fantasy/Mystery dramaChannel AKoreanPending
Undercover High SchoolAction comedyMBC TVKoreanMiniseries
Crushology 101Coming of age romantic dramaMBC TVKoreanMiniseries
My Girlfriend Is the Man!Romantic fantasy comedyKBS223 July 2025KoreanMiniseries
My YouthRomantic dramaJTBC5 September 2025KoreanMiniseries