Channel V

Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.^[1]

Channel [V] International

Channel [V] International is 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 1 January 1994 until 1 January 2002, after which operations were shifted to Malaysia with some aspects still operating in Hong Kong. Since 1 January 2008, Channel [V] International has moved back to original studio in Hong Kong, which is also the same studio of Channel V China, Taiwan and India.

Current VJs

• Alvey Pulga
• Lisa S.
• Tom Price
• Cara Grogan
• Cliff Ho
• Georgina Wilson
• Matt Bailey

Former VJs

• Adrian da Silva
• Alessandra
• Amanda Griffin
• Angela Chow
• Asha Gill
• Brad Turvey
• Cindy Burbridge
• Charrs Bailey
• Dania Khatib
• Danny McGill
• David Wu
• Dominic Lau
• Francis Magalona
• Joey G
• Joey Mead
• Jonathan Putra
• Kamal Sidhu
• Marion Caunter
• Maya Karin
• Melanie Casul
• Nicholas Saputra
• Paula Malai Ali
• Petina
• Rick Tan
• Ruth Winona Tao
• Sarah Tan
• Sophiya Haque
• Trey Farley

Slogans

• "You're In It" - 1995 to 2000
• "Music and So Much More" - 2000 to 2008
• "[V] Plays Music" - Now

Channel [V] Australia

Channel [V] Australia is the Australian affiliate of Channel [V] It is available on Foxtel, Optus TV and Austar satellite and cable services. Unlike the other Channel [V] affiliates, Channel [V] Australia is owned by XYZnetworks, not STAR, and uses the name under license.

[V] Hits

[V] Hits is the sister station of Channel [V] Australia, focusing more on Chart/Hit music 24/7 without TV Shows. It was formally known as Club [V] until January 12, 2007, and Channel [V] ² until November 15, 2009. [V] Hits plays such countdowns as US 22, UK 22, Top 10 Theme, iTunes Top 50 and Twin Action.

Current VJ's

• Jane Gazzo
• Danny Clayton
• Billy Russell

Former VJ's

• James Mathison
• Andrew Günsberg
• Yumi Stynes
• Steve Bourke
• Jabba
• Andrew Mercado
• Chloe Maxwell

Current Shows

• The Riff

Channel [V] India

Channel [V] India is the Indian affiliate of Channel [V].

Current Shows

• [V] A List
• [V] Adam VS Madam
• [V] Bollytics
• [V] Bollywood Tashan
• [V] Dare 2 Date
• [V] Get Gorgeous
• [V] Lola Sunday
• [V] Love Net
• [V] News flush
• [V] R Family
• [V] Zabardast Hits
• [V] Beauty and the Geek
• [V] Axe Ur Ex
• [V] Behind the Sins
• [V] Bollywood OMG
• [V] Campus Blogs 2
• [V] Dil Dosti Dance
• [V] Date My Folks
• [V] Deadly Dus 2
• [V] Footloose
• [V] Humse Hai Life
• [V] Love Kiya Toh Darna Kya
• [V] Love Net Season 2
• [V] Ye Parindey
• [V] Perfect Couple
• [V] Roomies
• [V] Truth Love Cash2
• [V] U R Fired
• [V] Vella Boys
• [V] Simpoo
• [V] VJs

Former Shows

• By Demand
• Bolly [V]
• Fashion Police
• First Day First Show
• Flashback
• Fresh [V]video
• Get Gorgeous
• House of Noise
• Jammin'
• Late Night [V]
• Lola Gk
• Mangta Hai
• [V] Aditya's Playlist
• [V] Dares U
• [V] Challenge
• [V] Cool Maal
• [V] Good Morning
• [V] Latesht
• Oye!
• Patli Galli
• Nach Le
• Rewind
• Speak Easy
• Sophia's Choice
• The Juice
• The Ticket
• Tony B Show
• [V] Next Big Thing
• [V] Pakao
• [V] People
• [V] Launch Pad
• Very [V]
• [V] Full On

Current VJs

• VJ Andy
• Karan Singh Grover
• Juhi Pande
• Manish Anand
• Sir Simpoo Sodhi

Former VJs

• Aditya Roy Kapoor
• Anish Trivedi
• Anushka Manchanda
• Archana Vijaya
• Bruna Abdullah
• Gaurav Kapoor
• Komila Jagtiani
• Komal Rizvi
• Laila Rouass
• Luke Kenny
• Mahima Choudhary
• Mantra
• Meghna Reddy
• Nandita Chandra
• Nauheed Cyrusi
• Neil
• Nina Manuel
• Peeya Rai Chowdhary
• Pia Trivedi
• Purab Kohli
• Ranvir Shorey
• Rohit Dubey
• Ruby Bhatia
• Sarah-Jane Dias
• Shruti Seth
• Sophiya Haque
• Sushma Reddy
• Tommy (Animated dog)
• Arplan Malakar
• Uma Chiplunkar
• Vekeana Dhillon
• Vikram Dhillon
• Vinay Pathak
• Yudhishtir Urs (Yudi)

Former Executive Producers

• Jules Fuller
• Puneet Sira
• Rohit Vaid
• Anirban Bhattacharyya

Channel [V] Thailand

Channel [V] Thailand is a music channel in Thailand and is the Thai affiliate of Channel [V]. It is a joint-venture between STAR TV, GMM Media and TrueVisions.^[2]

Current VJ's

• VJ Ake
• VJ Alex
• VJ Bank
• VJ Bas
• VJ Ja
• VJ Khwan
• VJ Louk-Ked
• VJ Michael
• VJ Mike
• VJ Paula
• VJ Pitta
• VJ Woonsen
• VJ Both
• VJ Sai
• VJ Yeepun
• VJ Emmy
• VJ Auu
• VJ Baitoey
• VJ Belle
• VJ Fifa
• VJ Mato
• VJ Ink

Current Shows

• Khon Du Pen Yai (Live)
• I Am Siam (Live)
• [V] Life Begins (Live)
• [V] Japan Bravo (Live)
• [V] 365 Music
• [V] Boutique
• [V] Countdown
• [V] Covery
• [V] News
• [V] Play & Learn
• [V] REDioactive
• [V] Tunes
• [V] Vote
• Asian Chart
• Asian Hero
• Club [V]
• Melosamosorn
• Siam Top 20
• The Record Shop
• The Ticket
• To Ma Dauy Kan
• Zog Zag

Studio and Office

The new studio of Channel [V] Thailand name is "[V] Spot" located in Siam Discovery shopping center.

Channel [V] Philippines

Channel [V] Philippines is the Philippine affiliate of Channel [V]. This channel was a joint venture with STAR TV and TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company (formerly Makisig Network) as a new network provider on March 1, 2009.^{[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]}

Current VJs

• Cliff Ho
• Megan Young
• Sanya Smith
• Kevin Cisco

Current Shows

• Bente Uno
• Hits All You Can
• [V] Tunes Pinas
• [V]'d Out
• In Command
• Backtrack Pinas
• Sound Reel
• Dyip Ni Juan

Channel [V] Korea

Channel V Korea is the South Korean affiliate of Channel [V] launched on June 16, 2001. The channel is 67% owned by DoReMi Media. The channel was temporary shutdown on December 31, 2008.

Current Shows

• A Li[V]e
• Bowwow
• Freestyle
• Inside Cinema
• J-Pop Zone
• K-Pop 90's
• Korean [V] Countdown
• Opentalk
• Pop Planet
• Spirits Gayo
• Starscope
• Theme Music
• Writer Talk

Channel [V] Mainland China

Channel [V] Mainland China is the Chinese affiliate of Channel [V]. It is broadcast free-to-air on AsiaSat 3S. Channel [V] switches between Simplified and Traditional Chinese with selected Channel [V] International programs airing with Chinese subtitles.

Current Shows

• 13 Billion Db
• 45 RPM
• Chinese Top 20
• Coolala
• See More
• [V] My Guest
• REMIX - Music Season I.^[11]

Current VJs

• Nic Li

Current Channel V International VJ seen on V China

• Dominic Lau
• Lisa S.

Former VJs

• Rick Tan
• Derek Li
• Michelle
• Shadow
• David Wu
• Angela Chow
• Ruth Winona Tao
• Petina
• Michael
• Tony Ding

Channel [V] Taiwan

Channel [V] Taiwan is the Taiwanese affiliate of Channel [V]. It started operating in Taiwan in 1994. Channel V Taiwan is now reaching not only in Taiwan, but also for viewers in Singapore, Hong Kong and in Taiwanese communities in US.^[12][13] Apart from music programs, the channel also hosts animation, talk shows, television serial programs.

Current Shows

• I love blacklolipop (我愛黑澀棒棒堂)
• Fashion In House (流行 in HOUSE)
• Music Billboard Top 20 (音樂飆榜)
• Music Billboard Top 20 Annual Awards Concert (音樂飆榜頒獎演唱會)
• Campus park (校園四賤客)
• Pop Zone (VJ普普風)
• Gibar animation
• [V] Guests ([V]接客)
• Enertainment NP3 (娛樂NP3)

Past Shows

• Circus Action
• Bikini Runway (無敵青春客)
• Na Li Wu Da Kung (哪裡五打抗)
• Mei Mei Pop Zone (美眉普普風)
• Blackie's Teenage Club (我愛黑澀會)
• Welcome Aliens (Welcome！外星人)
• Lollipop! Na Li Pa (LOLLIPOP! 哪裡怕)
• America's Next Top Model
• Mou Fan Bang Bang Tang(模范棒棒堂)

Anime

• Best Student Council (極上生徒會)
• Prince of tennis (網球王子)

Current VJs

• Candice Liu Rong Jia (劉容嘉)
• Lu Jia Yi (路嘉怡)
• Henry
• Xiao Xiang(趙延慶)
• Da Ya/Zhou Yi Jun (大牙/周怡君)
• Blackie(黑人)
• Fan Fan (范范/范瑋琪)

Former VJs

• Will Pan/Pan Weibo (潘瑋柏)

Channel [V] Shows

See also

• VH1
• MTV Southeast Asia
• MYX

References

External links

• Channel V Default Site
  • Channel V International in Middle East via STAR Select
• Channel V Australia
• Channel V China (Chinese)
• Channel V Taiwan (Chinese)
  • Channel V Taiwan US
• Channel V India
• Channel V Philippines
• Channel V Thailand (Thai)