Channel V

Channel V (stylised as Channel [V]) is an Asian pay music television network owned by Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific, a pay-TV channel unit of Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International. It was launched by what was back then Star TV to replace MTV's original Asian operation. The Mainland Chinese version is owned by Star China Media and the Australian channels were owned by Foxtel until their closures.

This article is about the music TV channel. For the Quebec TV network, see V (TV network).

Channel V
Launched27 May 1994
Closed1 June 2018 (Malaysia)
Owned by
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i/576i for the SDTV feed)
SloganV, don't regret
CountryHong Kong
LanguageEnglish
Hindi
Mandarin
Cantonese
Korean
Japanese
Broadcast areaHong Kong
Macau
Southeast Asia
Asia
HeadquartersHong Kong
ReplacedMTV (original)
Sister channel(s)
Availability
Terrestrial
5 Network (Myanmar)Channel 17
Satellite
CBTV Sat (China)Channel 502 (Chinese feed)
K+ (Vietnam)Channel 64
MNC Vision (Indonesia)Channel 272
TransVision (Indonesia)Channel 550
First Media (Indonesia)Channel 225
Channel 376 (HD)
SKYNET (Myanmar)Asia
Channel 54 (SD)
Cignal (Philippines)Channel 150 (SD)
beIN
(Middle East & North Africa)		Channel 352 (HD)
Macau Cable TV (Macau)Channel 73
Channel 74
Channel 75
MediaNet (Maldives)Channel 552
Cable Star Iloilo (Philippines)Channel 71
SPC-New World Cable TV (Philippines)Channel 54
Hanoi Cable Television (Vietnam)Channel 27
HTVC (Vietnam)Channel 64
IPTV
Now TV (Hong Kong)Channel 534
Singtel TV
(Singapore)		Channel 352 (International; HD)
Channel 547 (China)
olleh TV (South Korea)Channel 138

Channel [V] currently operates either a local feed or a relay of the international version in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Mainland China and Thailand. It previously operated localised versions in India, Australia, Taiwan and the Philippines.

Current feeds

Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and International

Channel [V] Asia is the flagship of the Channel [V] network. It was founded after MTV Asia parted ways with the STAR TV Network. It was produced and operated from Hong Kong from January 1994 until January 2002, after which operations and studios were shifted to Malaysia with some aspects still operating in Hong Kong. Since 1 January 2008, Channel [V] International has moved back to its original studio in Hong Kong, which is also the same studio of Channel [V] China and Taiwan.

Former VJs

Thailand
Main article: Channel V Thailand

It is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, GMM Media and TrueVisions.[1]

Former VJs
  • B – Bandit Saokaew
  • Boss – Chatchavalit Sirisab
  • Chai – Chartayodom Hiranyasthiti
  • Earth – San Ittisuknanth
  • Emme – Amika Boohert
  • Helen – Prathumrat Berger
  • Jenny – Genevieve Jane Irwin
  • Janeen – Janeen Lyons
  • Loukade – Metinee Kingpayome
  • Louk-Tarn – Supamat Phahulo
  • Meaw – Autcharra Sinratchar-tarnon
  • Nadia – Nadia Nimitvanich
  • Sunny – Sunissa Brown
  • Ta-Ngaew – Bussaba Mahatthapong
  • Team – Kosin Piyakittiphaibun
  • Terng – Pradorn Sirakovit
  • Michael – Sirachuch Chienthaworn
  • Nax – Charlie Potjes
    • Alex – Bin Alexandre
    • Bank – Puttipong Kongsomsaksakul
    • Bas – Panupat Sulanlayalak
    • Ake – Eakachai Waricharaporn
    • Ja – Natthaweeranuch Thongmee
    • Kwan – Sirikwan Chinnachot
    • Loukade – Jirada Yohara
    • Mike – Michael Kenneth Wong
    • Paula – Paula Taylor
    • Pitta – Pitta na Patalung
    • Woonsen – Virithipa Pakdeeprasong

Mainland China

Channel [V] Mainland China is the Chinese branch of the Channel [V] network. Fox International Channels Asia Pacific sold certain Mandarin language entertainment television channels that target Mainland China, including Channel [V] Mainland China, to China Media Capital. As a result, Channel [V] Mainland China is a part of Star China Media as of 2014. It is broadcast free-to-air on AsiaSat 7.[11] Channel [V] switches between Simplified and Traditional Chinese with selected Channel [V] International programs airing with Chinese subtitles. It is the only feed that is available free-to-air.[2]

Current VJs
  • Blackie (黑人)
  • Christine Fan (范范/范瑋琪)

Former VJs

Former feeds

Taiwan (1994 - 2018)

It started operating in Taiwan in 1994 under the name, Channel [V] Chinese. On 1 September 2012 it was replaced by Fox Taiwan, while Channel V Taiwan still operated overseas. On 15 July 2018, Channel V Taiwan was officially shut down.

India (1994 - 2018)
Main article: Channel V India

It is operated by Star India. On 1 July 2015, the channel discontinued its musical programming and started focusing on original content through fiction dailies and studio formats that address teenage issues.[3] On 30 June 2016, stopped airing original programming. On 1 August, it rebranded its graphical package.[3] Later, it discontinued operations on 15 September 2018.

Australia (1995 - 2020)
Main article: Channel V Australia
Main article: V (Australian TV channel)

Channel [V] was first launched in 1995 and was owned by Foxtel. It ceased broadcasting in Australia on 26 February 2016, as it merged with [V] Hits (later rebranded as [V]), focusing only on music video programming and countdowns. V Hits was also formerly known as Club [V] and Channel [V] 2, and ceased broadcasting on 1 July 2020.[4] Former VJs included Andrew Günsberg, Jabba, James Mathison, Chloe Maxwell and Yumi Stynes

Philippines (1994 - 2012)
Main article: Channel V Philippines

It was a joint venture between Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific, Fox International Channels, TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company and Northern Star Productions as network providers.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] It discontinued operations on 13 July 2012.

Programming
Main article: List of programmes broadcast by Channel V

See also

References
  1. STAR, TrueVisions and GMM Media Enter Strategic Alliance for CHANNEL V Thailand Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.startv.com
  2. "Channel V China - LyngSat". www.lyngsat.com. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  3. "All about Channel V's new logo and shows". Radioandmusic.com. 2 August 2016.
  4. https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/05/foxtel-overhauls-music-channels.html
  5. CHANNEL V International and Makisig Network Announce the Launch of Channel V Philippines Tagalog language content block on V International set to launch with an expanded distribution for the channel on Sky Cable Archived 4 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.startv.com 02-26-2009
  6. CHANNEL V Expands Filipino Presence retrieved via www.worldscreen.com 02-26-2009
  7. CHANNEL V International and Makisig Network Launch V Philippines Archived 6 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.casbaa.com 03-02-2009
  8. Channel V to speak Tagalog; taps local partner retrieved via www.indiantelevision.com 02-27-2009
  9. Channel V to launch local content for the Philippines retrieve via www.brandrepublic.asia 03-02-2009
  10. Makisig launches Channel V Philippines retrieve via www.stir.ph 04-16-2009
  11. Channel V launch in Philippines with Local Block retrieve via www.onetwomusic.com 04-16-2009
  12. V Philippines on Channel V Retrieved via www.philstar.com.ph 05-03-2009
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