TVB Plus, formerly TVB J2 (Chinese: 無綫電視J2) is a Chinese-language free-to-air terrestrial television channel in Hong Kong. Owned by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) and first launched on 30 June 2008, the channel broadcasts programming aimed at youth and young adult audiences, as well as sports and financial journalism programming.
| Country | Hong Kong SAR, China |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Hong Kong Macau |
| Headquarters | 77 Chun Choi Street, Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English Mandarin Cantonese Korean Japanese |
| Picture format | 1080i 16:9 HDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Television Broadcasts Limited |
| Sister channels | TVB Jade TVB Pearl TVB News Channel |
| History | |
| Launched | 30 June 2008 |
| Links | |
| Website | programme |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Digital TV (Hong Kong) | Channel 82 (HD) |
Most of its programming is presented in Cantonese, but occasionally there are programmes in other languages including Mandarin, Japanese and Korean. Most of the shows are broadcast on bilingual audio channels with Chinese subtitles. It began broadcasting in high definition on 21 January 2013.
In April 2024, it was announced that TVB J2 would be relaunched as TVB Plus beginning 22 April 2024, replacing both itself and TVB Finance, Sports & Information Channel. The new channel was promoted as offering entertainment, sports, financial, and interactive programming.[1][2]
Programmes
editKorean and Japanese dramas are the most watched programmes on TVB J2. The time slots in prime time are specialized for most popular dramas every day, with ones from Korea (Mon-Fri), Taiwan (Mon-Fri, Sun), Japan (Fri-Sat) and USA (Sat-Sun).
Another popular genre of programmes for TVB J2 is Japanese anime.
Other programmes broadcast include:
- Entertainment
- Life Trends
- Travel
- Music
In 2015, J2 became the broadcaster of Hong Kong Jockey Club horse racing and the Mark Six lottery drawings.[3]
Originals
edit- Love Academy (愛情研究院)
- A space for teenagers and stars to discuss different kinds of love matters and play love games. The hosts are Miki Yeung and Cyrus Chow.
- Summer In Beijing (首都闖蕩)
- A reality show that comprised three single girls and a gentleman, centered around the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The hosts are Ursule Wong, Joyce Wong, Grace Wong and Jason Chan.
- According to the Year 2009 Market Promotion, TVB will produce new reality shows based on the format of this one.
- Big Boys Club (兄弟幫)
- All Things Girl (姊妹淘)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Standard, The. "Communications watchdog approves changes to line-up of channels of TVB". The Standard. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Communications Authority approves TVB channel changes". RTHK. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Chow, Anita (13 July 2015). "賽馬和六合彩攪珠8月起由無綫J2轉播" [TVB J2 to broadcast horse racing and Mark Six drawings beginning in August]. The News Lens (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Retrieved 21 April 2019.
External links
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