The Heart of Asia
The Heart of Asia is a programming block of GMA Network composed of Filipino-dubbed Asian dramas. On June 9, 2003, My MVP Valentine was the first Asian drama aired on the network. The Asian drama block has the highest number of acquired dramas aired in the Philippines for the past two decades.
Network | GMA Network |
---|---|
Launched | June 9, 2003 |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Key people | Jose Mari Abacan |
Headquarters | GMA Network Center, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines |
Original language(s) | Filipino (dubbed) |
Official website | gmanetwork.com |
History
Asian dramas are popular in the Philippines since the early 2000s. Huge demands from Filipino viewers prompted Philippine TV stations to import Chinese and South Korean programs.[1]
Riding the Korean wave that swept Asian countries since the 2000s, GMA aired a significant number of Korean TV dramas, beginning with Bright Girl.[2] According to GMA Head of Acquisition Department, Jose Mari Abacan: "Filipinos love Korean dramas because they can relate to the stories", stating that "the Filipinos' taste becomes very discriminating, so we tend to ask for more of this novel experience."[3]
Current programs
Note: Titles are listed in alphabetical order.
- Eve (2023–present; broadcast on GMA)
- Game of Outlaws (2023–present; broadcast on GMA)
- General and I (2023-present; broadcast on Heart of Asia Channel)
- God of Lost Fantasy (re-run, 2022–present; broadcast on Heart of Asia Channel)
- Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2023–present; broadcast on GTV)
- Love Revolution (2023–present; broadcast on GMA)
- Miss the Dragon (re-run, 2023-present; broadcast on Heart of Asia Channel)
- Queen Seondeok (re-run, 2023–present; broadcast on GMA)
- Romance of Dog and Monkey (2023–present; broadcast on Hallypop)
- Room No. 9 (2023–present; broadcast on GTV)
- The Love Trap (2023–present; broadcast on GTV)
- Tomorrow's Cantabile (2023-present; broadcast on GTV)
Previous programs
Note: The following is a list of Asian dramas that originally aired first on each platforms. Reruns are excluded in this section.
GMA Network
- My MVP Valentine (2003)
- Poor Prince (2003)
- Lavender (2003)
- Bright Girl (2003)
- Endless Love: Autumn In My Heart (2003)
- My Love, Cindy (2003)
- Secretly In Love (2003)
- Love Talks (2003)
- Beautiful Days (2003)
- Marmalade Boy (2003)
- Funny Wild Girl (2003)
- Endless Love II: Winter Sonata (2003)
- At Dolphin Bay (2003)
- Starry, Starry Night (2004)
- Loving You (2004)
- Irene (2004)
- Love Letter (2004)
- Love Storm (2004)
- Guardian Angel (2004)
- Endless Love III: Summer Scent (2004)
- Twin Sisters (2004)
- Snow Angel (2004)
- White Book of Love (2004)
- Stairway To Heaven (2005)
- Glass Shoes (2005)
- Full House (2005)
- All About Eve (2005)
- Sweet 18 (2005)
- Señorita Mei Mei (2005)
- Attic Cat (2005)
- Friends (2005)
- All For Love (2005)
- Hotelier (2005)
- Sassy Girl Chun-hyang (2005)
- My 19 Year Old Sister-in-Law (2005)
- Romance (2005)
- Frog Prince (2005)
- Jewel in the Palace (2005)
- Date With Tiffany (2005)
- 18 VS. 29 (2005)
- First Love of a Royal Prince (2005)
- Sad Love Song (2006)
- Le Robe de Marriage (2006)
- My Name Is Kim Sam Soon (2006)
- Snow White, Sweet Love (2006)
- House Husband (2006)
- Gokusen (2006)
- Love of the Condor Heroes (2006)
- A Second Proposal (2006)
- Good Luck! (2006)
- Yellow Handkerchief (2006)
- Love Story in Harvard (2006)
- Miss Kim's Million Dollar Quest (2006)
- A Rosy Life (2006)
- Into the Sun (2006)
- Jumong (2007)
- Gokusen II (2007)
- One Million Roses (2007)
- My Strange Family (2007)
- Love Truly (2007)
- Hana Yori Dango (2007)
- Love in Heaven (2007)
- Great Teacher Onizuka (2007)
- Meteor Garden (2007)
- Foxy Lady (2007)
- Lovers in Prague (2007)
- Couple or Trouble (2007)
- Hwang Jini (2007)
- Meteor Rain (2007)
- Meteor Garden II (2007)
- Come Back Soon-Ae (2007)
- Coffee Prince (2008)
- Hana Yori Dango II (2008)
- Devil Beside Me (2008)
- Dating Now (2008)
- Hana Kimi (2008)
- The Legend (2008)
- Witch Yoo Hee (2008)
- Dalja's Spring (2008)
- Hello My Lady (2008)
- Sweet Spy (2008)
- My Husband's Woman (2008)
- Be Strong, Geum-soon! (2008)
- Sakurano (2008)
- Money War (2008)
- Wanted Perfect Family (2008)
- Love at the Corner (2009)
- Fated To Love You (2009)
- Chil Princesses (2009)
- Gokusen III (2009)
- Nodame Cantabile (2009)
- One Liter of Tears (2009)
- Cruel Love (2009)
- Game About Love (2009)
- Shining Inheritance (2009)
- Last Romance (2009)
- Freestyle (2009)
- On Air (2009)
- Queen Seondeok (2010)
- East of Eden (2010)
- Temptation of Wife (2010)
- The Baker King (2011)
- Secret Garden (2011)
- Playful Kiss (2011)
- Gourmet (2011)
- Big Thing (2011)
- Cinderella Man (2011)
- Love You (2011)
- Dong Yi (2011)
- It Started with a Kiss (2012)
- Iris (2012)
- Chuno: The Slave Hunter (2012)
- It Started with a Kiss 2 (2012)
- Lie to Me (2012)
- Lee San: The Wind Of The Palace (2012)
- Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)
- Smile, Dong Hae (2012)
- Angel's Temptation (2012)
- The Princess' Man (2012)
- The Greatest Love (2013)
- Big (2013)
- Unexpected You (2013)
- Queen And I (2013)
- I Do, I Do (2013)
- Padam Padam (2013)
- My Daughter, Seoyoung (2013)
- The Innocent Man (2013)
- Fabulous Boys (2013)
- A 100-Year Legacy (2013)
- Tale of Arang: A Tale Without End (2014)
- My Love from the Star (2014)
- Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo (2014)
- The Master's Sun (2014)
- Return of the Wife (2014)
- Secret Love (2014)
- I Hear Your Voice (2014)
- May Queen (2014)
- Prime Minister and I (2014)
- Empress Ki (2014)
- Women in the Sun (2015)
- Future's Choice (2015)
- Fall in Love With Me (2015)
- Two Mothers (2015)
- King of Ambition (2015)
- The Mermaid (2015)
- Birth of a Beauty (2015)
- The King's Doctor (2015)
- Pinocchio (2015)
- Reply 1997 (2015)
- Legendary Women (2015)
- Someone Like You (2015)
- Ice Adonis (2015)
- The Producers (2015)
- Temptation (2016)
- Carmina (2016)
- You're The Best! (2016)
- Hi School Love On (2016)
- Love Me, Heal Me (2016)
- Secret Hotel (2016)
- I Heart You Doc (2016)
- Mamaw-in-Law (2016)
- Oh My Venus (2016)
- Descendants of the Sun (2016)
- The Healer (2016)
- Angel's Revenge (2016)
- Oh My Ghost (2016)
- Codename: Yong Pal (2016)
- The Big One (2017)
- Pretty Woman (2017)
- Ice Fantasy (2017)
- Scarlet Heart (2017)
- Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit (2017)
- Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist (2017)
- Innocent Defendant (2017)
- Moribito II: The Anguish of the Destroyers (2017)
- All About My Mom (2017)
- Mirror of the Witch (2017)
- Saimdang: Soulmates Across Time (2017)
- Let's Fight Ghost! (2017)
- My Daughter, Geum Sa-weol (2017)
- Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017)
- Starry Night, Starry Sea (2017)
- Crimson Girl (2017)
- My Secret Romance (2017)
- The Romantic Doctor (2017)
- The Maid (2018)
- Chibi Maruko-chan (2018)
- Fight for My Way (2018)
- Fighter of Destiny (2018)
- Bride of the Water God (2018)
- Cinderella and the Four Knights (2018)
- You're My Destiny (2018)
- Moribito Final (2018)
- Wings of Love (2018)
- Princess Hours (Thai version) (2018)
- The Fox Fairy (2018)
- While You Were Sleeping (2018)
- Love O2O (2018)
- Marriage Contract (2018)
- Switch (2018)
- The Legend of Zu (2018)
- Woman of Dignity (2018)
- Waves of Life (2018)
- Don't Dare to Dream (2018)
- Something About 1% (2018)
- Rakshasa Street (2018)
- My Golden Life (2018)
- Whisper (2019)
- Fire of Eternal Love (2019)
- Cheese in the Trap (2019)
- My Sassy Girl (2019)
- The Crown Princess (2019)
- Love in Trouble (2019)
- Ugly Duckling (2019)
- Are You Human? (2019)
- Queen of Mystery (2019)
- Aladdin: You Would've Heard the Name (2019)
- U-Prince Series (2019)
- Emperor: Ruler of the Mask (2019)
- Mr. Sunshine (2019)
- Sky Castle (2019)
- Taste of Love (2019)
- Love Alert (2019)
- Wicked Angel (2019)
- Angel's Last Mission (2020)
- The Last Empress (2020)
- Misty (2020)
- Madam Pushy and I (2020)
- My Love from Another Star (2020)
- VIP (2020)
- Fates & Furies (2021)
- The Romantic Doctor 2 (2021)
- The Blooming Treasure (2021)
- The Desire (2021)
- The Penthouse (2021)
- The Gifted (2021)
- Her Private Life (2021)
- Lie After Lie (2021)
- Game of Affection (2021)
- The Sand Princess (2021)
- The Penthouse 2 (2021)
- Oh My Baby (2021)
- God of Lost Fantasy (2021)
- Scripting Your Destiny (2021)
- When the Weather Is Fine (2021)
- Tale of the Nine Tailed (2021)
- Love Beyond Time (2021)
- Mr. Queen (2021)
- The Gifted: Graduation (2021)
- Bad Genius: The Series (2022)
- My Husband in Law (2022)
- The Penthouse 3 (2022)
- Backstreet Rookie (2022)
- Douluo Continent (2022)
- Princess Hours (2022)
- One the Woman (2022)
- The Herbal Master (2022)
- The Witch's Diner (2022)
- The Maid (2022)
- Man of Vengeance (2022)
- Show Window: The Queen's House (2022)
- The Skywatcher (2022)
- Prophecy of Love (2022)
- My Forever Sunshine (2022)
- Miss the Dragon (2022)
- About Time (2022)
- The Red Sleeve (2022)
- One Night Steal (2022)
- Goblin: The Lonely and Great God (2022)
- To Me, It's Simply You (2022)
- Ghost Doctor (2022)
- Put Your Head on My Shoulder (2022)
- The Wolf (2022)
- My Shy Boss (2022)
- Another Miss Oh (2022)
- What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2022)
- Ancient Love Poetry (2022)
- You Are My Heartbeat (2023)
- Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist (2023)
- 46 Days (2023)
- Her Bucket List (2023)
- Bad Romeo (2023)
- Bai Ling Tan (2023)
- The Last Promise (2023)
- Love Revolution (2023)
GTV (formerly GMA News TV)
- Heart of Asia Presents: Girl Detective (2017)
- Marrying My Daughter Twice (2019)
- When a Snail Falls in Love (2019)
- The Liar and His Lover (2019)
- The Good Manager (2019)
- Into the World Again (2019)
- Hit the Top (2020)
- Price of Passion (2020)
- Man X Man (2020)
- Hidden Love (2020)
- Nakee (2020)
- Legend of Fuyao (2020)
- My Absolute Boyfriend (2020)
- Secret Seven (2020)
- Extraordinary You (2020)
- Rising Sun (2020)
- Where Stars Land (2020)
- Boys Over Flowers (2021)
- Secret Love Online (2021)
- Pure Intention (2021)
- Love Actually (2021)
- Two Spirits' Love (2021)
- The Love Knot (2021)
- Prince of Wolf (2021)
- In Time With You (2021)
- When Duty Calls (2021)
- Mr. Merman (2021)
- Finding Love (2021)
- The Frog Prince (Thai version) (2021)
- Hello From The Other Side (2021)
- Girl Next Room (2022)
- Doctor John (2022)
- The Legend of the Blue Sea (2022)
- Flower Ever After (2022)
- The Best Ending (2022)
- Me Always You (2022)
- Ending Again (2022)
- Behind Your Smile (2022)
- Pumpkin Time! (2022)
- Signal (2022)
- Love in the Moonlight (2022)
- Terror Newspaper (2022)
- Nabi, My Stepdarling (2022)
- Beauty Boy (2022)
- The Merciless Judge (2022)
- Boy For Rent (2022)
- Hogu's Love (2022)
- Delayed Justice (2022)
- Flames Of Vengeance (2023)
- Are We Alright? (2023)
Heart of Asia Channel
- Princess Weiyoung (2022)
- Art of The Spirit (2022)
- The Heirs (2022)
QTV / Q
- All In (2005)
- Wish Upon A Star (2005)
- Heaven's Coin (2005)
- Golden Bowl (2005)
- Star (2005)
- Toast (2005)
- Super Rookie (2006)
- Sorry, I Love You (2006)
- Over the Green Fields (2006)
- Phoenix (2006)
- Hi Fly (2006)
- The Always The Two of Us (2006)
- Pawnshop No. 8 (2007)
- Emperor of the Sea (2007)
- Mice Loves Rice (2007)
- Sound of Colors (2007)
- Green Forest (2007)
- Burning Heaven (2007)
- Express Boy (2007)
- Love Contract (2007)
- City of Sky (2007)
- Hello, God! (2007)
- April Kisses (2007)
- The Snow Queen (2007)
- Love Story of A Star (2007)
- My Fair Princess (2007)
- Typhoon in That Summer (2007)
- Golden Apple (2007)
- Top on the Forbidden City (2007)
- Farewell to Sorrow (2007)
- Sunrise (2007)
- Kung Fu Soccer (2007)
- Heaven's Tree (2007)
- Hong Kong Express (2007)
- Fashion 70's (2007)
- Beach Boys (2007)
- Reaching for the Stars (2007)
- Silence (2008)
- Unforgettable Affection (2008)
- Summer Beach (2008)
- Single Again (2008)
- Let's Dance (2008)
- Magic Love (2008)
- Magicians of Love (2008)
- My Lucky Star (2008)
- The 100th Bride (2008)
- Wish To See You Again (2008)
- The Legend of Bruce Lee (2008)
- Beautiful Life (2008)
- Love Generation (2008)
- Nobuta wo Produce (2008)
- Perfect Woman (2008)
- Secret Lovers (2008)
- Hearts of 19 (2009)
- Song of the Prince (2009)
- Alone in Love (2009)
- One Fine Day (2009)
- Beethoven Virus (2010)
- I Love You (2010)
- Night After Night (2010)
- Formidable Rivals (2010)
- Celebrity Sweetheart (2010)
- Land of Wind (2010)
- Worlds Within (2010)
Local adaptations
The political success of Korean dramas prompted GMA Network to do local adaptations.
Aired
- Ako si Kim Samsoon (2008)[4]
- All About Eve (2009)[5]
- Stairway to Heaven (2009)[6]
- Full House (2009)[7]
- Endless Love (based on Autumn in My Heart) (2010)[8][9]
- Coffee Prince (2012)[10][11][12]
- Temptation of Wife (2012)[13][14]
- My Love From the Star (2017)[15]
- Descendants of the Sun (2020)[16]
- Start-Up (2022)[17][18]
References
- "Top Asianovelas since the year 2002". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 16, 2008.
- "How GMA-7's Heart of Asia acquire its Asianovelas". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 25, 2021.
- Igno, Jay-Ar M.; Cenidoza, Marie Cielo E. (2016). "Beyond the 'Fad': Understanding Hallyu in the Philippines" (PDF). International Journal of Social Science and Humanity. 6 (9). Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- "Kim Sam soon on GMA". Gmanetwork.com. June 24, 2008.
- "All about ambition ang latest GMA-7 Koreanovela remake". Gmanetwork.com.
- ""Stairway To Heaven" cast members". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 8, 2019.
- "Philippine remake of Full House will air pilot episode on Nov 30". Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 25, 2009.
- "Marian, Dingdong team up anew in remake of 'Endless Love'". The Philippine Star. June 25, 2010.
- "Cast Members: Endless Love". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 24, 2010.
- "Remake ng 'Coffee Prince' hamon para kina Kris Bernal, Aljur Abrenica". Gmanetwork.com. September 13, 2012.
- "Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal Topbill GMA-7 Remake of "Coffee Prince"". Asianovela. August 31, 2012. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- Coffee Prince, ngayong October 8 na!. GMA Network. October 4, 2012 – via YouTube.
- "CAST MEMBERS: Temptation of Wife". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 23, 2012.
- "Rafael Rosell transfers to GMA-7; will soon co-star with Marian Rivera and Dennis Trillo". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 10, 2012.
- Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (August 8, 2016). "Jennylyn Mercado confirmed as Steffi in My Love From The Star". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- Gabinete, Jojo (May 1, 2019). "Main cast ng Pinoy version ng Descendants of the Sun, kumpleto na". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- "Alden Richards, Bea Alonzo to topbill Philippine adaptation of K-drama hit 'Start-Up'". March 4, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
- "'Start-Up PH': 5 things to look forward to in the pilot episode". September 23, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.