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International Business Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Oh My Ghost Clients Ending, Episode 10 (Finale) Preview, Spoilers
Oh My Ghost Clients episode 10 will feature the final move by Noh Mu Jin as he tries to help his ghost clients. The chapter will air on MBC on Saturday (June 28) at 9:50 PM KST. It will take viewers through the showdown between the labor attorney, Myungeum Construction CEO Kim Myung An, and Assemblywoman Moon Jung Eun. K-drama lovers worldwide are eagerly waiting for the ending to see if the attorney will succeed in his mission. The production team has teased a risky and ingenious move by Noh Mu Jin to overturn the game against Myungeum Construction. According to the producers, the labor attorney will arrive like a grim reaper in front of CEO Kim Myung An and Assemblywoman Moon Jung Eun. "Mu Jin's final strategy to overturn the game against Myungeum Construction will unfold. To CEO Kim Myung An and Assemblywoman Moon Jung Eun, his arrival will feel like a grim reaper descending upon them. Please stay tuned to see what risky and ingenious move Mu Jin pulls off," the producers shared. Oh My Ghost Clients Episode 10 (Finale) Preview, Spoilers The newly released stills show Noh Mu Jin crashing a secret meeting between Assemblywoman Moon Jung Eun and CEO Kim Myung An. A photo captures his determined final stand as he stands like a grim reaper in front of them. The viewers are curious to watch his bold move. With the help of his right ghost clients, the attorney will make his final move against them. People in Korea can watch the last episode on TV or stream it online. K-drama fans from other parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, China, Japan, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Turkey, and South Africa, can watch the ending with subtitles on online streaming platforms, like Netflix. Here are the International Air Timings of Oh My Ghost Clients Episode 10: US - 7:50 AM Canada - 7:50 AM Australia - 11:20 PM New Zealand - 1:50 AM Japan - 9:50 PM Mexico - 6:50 AM Brazil - 9:50 AM Saudi Arabia - 3:50 PM India - 6:20 PM Indonesia - 7:50 PM Singapore - 8:50 PM China - 8:50 PM Europe - 1:50 PM France - 1:50 PM Spain - 1:50 PM UK - 12:50 PM South Africa - 2:50 PM Philippines - 8:50 PM Oh My Ghost Clients is an ongoing comedy-action drama starring Jung Kyoung Ho, Seol In Ah, Cha Hak Yeon, and Tang Joon Sang. Screenwriter Kim Bo Tong wrote the script with Yoo Seung Hee. Director Yim Soonrye helmed the directorial role in association with Lee Han Jun. The mini-series premiered on MBC on Friday (May 30) at 9:50 PM KST. It follows a labor attorney, Noh Mu Jin, and features his struggle due to his ability to see ghosts. He teams up with his sister-in-law Na Hee Ju and YouTuber Go Gyeon Woo to help the ghosts resolve their grudges.
International Business Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Oh My Ghost Clients Episode 9 Preview Teases Trouble for Noh Mu Jin; Will Ghost Workers Help Him?
Oh My Ghost Clients episode 9 will air on MBC on Friday (June 27) at 9:50 PM KST. The chapter will follow labor attorney Noh Mu Jin when he tries to help a group of ghost workers. The preview for this week teases trouble for the lawyer as the newly released stills show him tied to a pillar. Noh Mu Jin looks exhausted in the stills, which captured his bruises. But he is not alone in this grim situation as eight ghost workers are hovering around him. They seem worried about the lawyer as they do everything to help him. Meanwhile, a set of photos shows the kidnappers tempting Noh Mu Jin with jjajangmyeon in an attempt to extract information from him. The lawyer struggles to hold back while longingly watching the kidnappers enjoying their meal. The ghost workers also look tensed, watching the attorney leaning towards the dinner table. Oh My Ghost Clients Episode 9 Preview The MBC comedy-action drama is only a day away from its finale, and the viewers are curious to know what lies ahead for Noh Mu Jin. Episode 9 might feature a showdown between the lawyer and the real owner of Myeongeum Construction. Watch Oh My Ghost Clients episode 9 on MBC on Friday (June 27) at 9:50 PM KST to know if Noh Mu Jin and the ghost workers will succeed in their efforts to expose the truth and grant justice. People in Korea can watch the ninth episode on TV or stream it online. K-drama fans from other parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, China, Japan, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Turkey, and South Africa, can watch the mini-series with subtitles on online streaming platforms, like Netflix. Here are the International Air Timings of Oh My Ghost Clients Episode 9: US - 7:50 AM Canada - 7:50 AM Australia - 11:20 PM New Zealand - 1:50 AM Japan - 9:50 PM Mexico - 6:50 AM Brazil - 9:50 AM Saudi Arabia - 3:50 PM India - 6:20 PM Indonesia - 7:50 PM Singapore - 8:50 PM China - 8:50 PM Europe - 1:50 PM France - 1:50 PM Spain - 1:50 PM UK - 12:50 PM South Africa - 2:50 PM Philippines - 8:50 PM Oh My Ghost Clients is an ongoing comedy-action drama starring Jung Kyoung Ho, Seol In Ah, Cha Hak Yeon, and Tang Joon Sang. Screenwriter Kim Bo Tong wrote the script with Yoo Seung Hee. Director Yim Soonrye helmed the directorial role in association with Lee Han Jun. The mini-series premiered on MBC on Friday (May 30) at 9:50 PM KST. It follows a labor attorney, Noh Mu Jin, and features his struggle due to his special ability to see ghosts. He teams up with his sister-in-law Na Hee Ju and YouTuber Go Gyeon Woo to help the ghosts resolve their grudges.
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
New deal energises cagers of MBC Kirin
PETALING JAYA: Melaka-based MBC Kirin Basketball Club will start their title defence at this year's national Under-20 development league with a boost as they announced a new sponsorship deal with real estate company GPlex Realty. MBC head coach B. Guganeswaran said the sponsorship has injected fresh motivation and drive into the team ahead of the league starting from June 27-July 27. 'Every new sponsorship is a huge morale boost for the team. Although preparations this year have been more challenging, our players remain highly motivated. 'Our goal remains the same - to fight for the championship,' he said. With 12 teams competing in the league this year, Guganeswaran added that it would be tough to defend their title. 'Due to the fact that many of our players are students and there were uncertainties with the tournament schedule, our preparation time was limited. 'That's our challenge. We only managed to assemble the full team for training last week. We're working to get them fully ready. 'And with 12 teams this year, it's clearly going to be tougher too. Our squad also consist of new faces, only about seven are returning players from last year. 'The new players are excited and we will continue to work hard and showcase the strength of Malaysia's young generation of basketball talent,' he said. GPlex Realty chief executive officer Ron Ong said the decision to sponsor MBC goes beyond just supporting the sport. 'To us, basketball represents teamwork, fighting spirit, and the pursuit of excellence. ''Through this sponsorship, we're not only supporting Malaysian basketball, but we also want to encourage more youngsters to chase their dreams. 'In fact, several MBC players have already joined our Melaka branch as property consultants, proving that you don't have to choose between passion and career, you can have both,' he said.
Broadcast Pro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Sand, sweat and high stakes
What happens when a global survival format gets a cultural reboot in the heart of Neom? In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Blue Engine's Ziad Kebbi and MBC's Hussein Jaber explain how they turned an international hit into a distinctly Arab spectacle, powered by raw emotion and regional authenticity. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Saudi Arabia's Neom region, Million Dollar Island brought a daring new twist to reality television. Season 2 returned to the Middle East with a sharper edge, a more intimate cast and a desert twist that has attracted audiences far beyond the region. Rebranded as Million Dollar Land (or Ard Al Malyon), the Arabic-language version was filmed entirely in Neom under the creative direction of Blue Engine Studios and with the full backing of MBC Group. 'It's a partnership rooted in trust and aligned ambition,' says Ziad Kebbi, founder of Blue Engine Studios and Executive Producer of the show. 'MBC has the regional muscle and reach; Blue Engine brings the creative edge and executional agility. We complement each other in the best way, challenging each other, pushing boundaries, but always with the same goal: to elevate the content landscape in the region.' But there's more to it than survival drama and big-money suspense. At its heart, this is a show about identity, resilience and how global storytelling can take on new meaning when rooted in Arab values, say the duo. 'We flipped the script,' explains Kebbi. 'No one had ever done a desert version before. We didn't just relocate the geography; we redefined the cultural texture. From how competition is framed to the way alliances and group dynamics are portrayed, we built the format around values like trust, honour, resilience and respect for others. The tone of interaction, the story arcs, even how we depict conflict is all intentionally filtered through a regional lens. This isn't just an Arab version of a Western show, it's a rooted, reimagined take that stands on its own.' Kebbi, a long-time champion of international formats adapted for Arab audiences, knows how to find that sweet spot between global appeal and regional authenticity. For him, Million Dollar Land 'isn't just a survival show or entertainment'. He calls it 'a layered social experiment'. 'What fascinated me was the psychological interplay, the ever-shifting alliances and the way it unearths primal human behaviour under pressure. I saw an opportunity to localise those dynamics and make them culturally relevant. It's rare to find a format that's both epic in scale and deeply emotional. That duality is what pulled me in.' The format has already proved successful. In its first season, it quickly became the highest-rated non-scripted programme on MBC. 'Audiences were hooked. They rooted for some, plotted against others and fully immersed themselves in the ride. It wasn't just background TV; it became a weekly conversation starter. And let's not even talk about the visuals. Neom gave us a backdrop that made every frame feel cinematic. People weren't just watching a show, they were watching a spectacle,' says Kebbi. Now, with season 2 introducing only 30 contestants (down from 100), the stakes are more personal and less predictable. 'We wanted to go deeper,' says Hussein Jaber, Senior Programme Manager at MBC Group. 'Fewer contestants meant richer stories. The result is a more intense emotional arc that connects across the Arab world.' Kebbi elaborates: 'In season 2, we focused on filming in a deeply intimate way, capturing raw, unfiltered emotions with zero manipulation or scripting. We let reality unfold on its own, and what came through is powerful, unexpected and very real. This season brings unparalleled moments to the screen, ones that will cause gasps, awe and a flurry of emotions. And of course, we made sure to design water cooler moments that drive conversation and reaction. Think shocking twists, emotional reckonings and scenes that stick with you long after the episode ends. This isn't just a show, it's an emotional rollercoaster waiting to be talked about.' That depth, Kebbi notes, is the result of a team that brought both technical mastery and cultural sensitivity to the table. 'Director and Head of Production Jenane Mandour, Producer Nadine Smayra and our Content Producer Jad Azzam played key roles in shaping the narrative,' he says. That emotional resonance is what both Jaber and Kebbi believe makes the show work in this market. 'Audiences here want to see themselves reflected – people who sound like them, look like them, carry their stories and what they stand for. And they want complexity. They don't want to be spoon-fed,' explains Kebbi. The setting, of course, plays its own starring role. Neom's surreal desert backdrops elevate the show into something cinematic. But producing there comes with its own set of challenges. 'Neom is a beast in the best way,' Kebbi says. 'Logistically it's remote and ambitious, which presents challenges in infrastructure and access. But the flip side? You're standing in a landscape that looks like Mars and shoots like a dream. The visual scale is cinematic.' Jaber agrees: 'The location was stunning and futuristic, perfect for the show. Even though logistics were a bit tougher in terms of weather and proximity, it was worth it for the result on screen.' From Format to Franchise Talpa Studios, which created the original Dutch version, is now expanding the format internationally, with Million Dollar Land in the Middle East and Million Dollar Desert airing on NET5 in the Netherlands. Blue Engine Studios has been key to that evolution, not just executing the Middle East edition but helping bring other productions to the site as well. 'Season 1 made such an impact that it inspired the Dutch to shoot their next season here,' Kebbi says. 'That's a testament to the concept and to what Neom can offer.' The changes in season 2 go beyond cast size. New plot twists like the sudden disappearance of 10 bracelets (each worth $10,000) inject new layers of strategy and tension. 'That mystery kicks off the game with a bang,' says Kebbi. 'It's not just about surviving anymore; it's about decoding the game.' Culture Takes Precedence Every element of Million Dollar Land has been adapted with cultural consciousness at its core, says Kebbi. 'We understand this region – its complexities, its sensitivities and its deep-rooted values. That awareness isn't just a checkbox; it's embedded into every decision we make, from format tweaks to how we cast and guide interactions on set. And that extends to the contestants themselves. Everyone carries a deep respect for the cultural nuances of the countries they come from, and what's even more rewarding is seeing how eager they are to learn about each other's differences.' Jaber adds that the production went to great lengths to avoid the kind of confrontation-heavy content that often dominates Western reality formats. 'We prioritised storytelling that felt real. Family. Ambition. Roots. We made sure everything, including scripts, scenes, even tone, was authentic. We kept the thrill but grounded it in the Arab values of trust, growth and unity. Diverse casting and thoughtful challenge design made it relatable and inclusive.' That attention to nuance even shows up in unscripted moments. Kebbi recalls a powerful early scene: 'Without any intervention or instruction, the men in the game instinctively built shelters for the women to shield them from the rough desert environment and to provide them with a private space. That wasn't scripted. That was cultural DNA at work, and it was beautiful. This was an environment where cast and crew understood the line between drama and disrespect. And when that's your starting point, you rarely need to course-correct.' Connecting Across Borders For both Kebbi and Jaber, the show's success is proof that Arab audiences are ready for more emotionally complex, high-concept reality formats, especially when they're localised with care. 'The region was ready for a bold, emotional adventure. Neom gave us a dramatic canvas, and the format felt tailor-made for stories of loyalty, survival and community,' Jaber notes. 'We cast wide, hit key platforms and used social media smartly – teasers, BTS, polls. Mohamed El Shehri's hosting helped anchor the connection.' Blue Engine and MBC are already looking ahead, Kebbi reveals. 'We're working hard to establish this as a franchise that keeps coming back. The ultimate goal is to make this show the go-to place for anyone who wants to challenge themselves under extreme conditions and walk away with life-changing lessons. We've got exciting plans for future seasons, maybe even a celebrity version. We're also actively working to bring in other countries from around the world to film their own versions in this challenging desert environment.' He adds: 'This could be the franchise that keeps evolving. We're not done yet. Every format we've adapted has either struck gold or taught us how to refine. And we're just getting started.'
The Hindu
5 days ago
- The Hindu
Scheduled Caste man assaulted, his hut vandalised in Mayiladuthurai
A Scheduled Caste man was assaulted and his thatched hut was vandalised in an act of alleged caste-based violence at Mela Manganallur in Mayiladuthurai district. The attack stemmed from the resentment among members of the Most Backward Community (MBC) against the only Scheduled Caste house in the locality. The police have arrested four persons for the assault and registered a case under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police sources said M. Dhakshnamurthy, 50, of Kappur village, purchased a house on poramboke land at Mela Manganallur in 2022 from a former MBC resident. The village has around 20 houses, all occupied by MBC members. Since he moved in, Dhakshnamurthy and family had faced threats. On Sunday morning, Dhakshnamurthy's son, Sathriyan, 28, was near the house when a group allegedly entered the premises, dismantled the thatched structure, and attacked him with an iron rod. He was injured and admitted to a nearby hospital. The incident triggered blockade of the Mayiladuthurai-Kuthalam Road. CPI(M) district secretary P. Srinivasan and Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front district secretary C. Meganathan led the protest, demanding the immediate arrest of the assailants. Superintendent of Police G. Stalin visited the area and ordered an inquiry. The police later arrested A. Arivu, 50; M. Sivakumar, 49; R. Natarajan, 55 (all from Mela Manganallur); and K. Keerthivasan, 52, of Arivoli Mangalam. They were booked under six provisions of the BNS for assault and criminal intimidation and three Sections of the the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for house trespass, casteist abuse, and destruction of property. They were remanded in judicial custody, the police said.
