MediaCorp TV Channel U
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MediaCorp Channel U or Channel U (U頻道; pinyin
: U Píndào) is the second Mandarin Chinese channel in Singapore
and was started officially began on-air broadcasting, inaugurated opened television studio station's transmission first established since on 1 January 2005 (although it had been broadcast since 6 May 2001 under SPH MediaWorks Channel U
). Taking over the channel from SPH MediaWorks
as a result of the media merger, it targets the younger generations of Chinese Singaporeans as an alternative channel to the more established MediaCorp Channel 8.
On 1 January 2010, the station changed its post-merger slogan (帶動亞洲流行, Leading Asia's Trends) to 最精彩 (The Most Exciting). This slogan complements Channel 8's longtime slogan, 最親切 (The Most Endearing).
. Channel U was popular for showing Hong Kong
and Taiwan
prime time television dramas and variety shows, and the first in Singapore to broadcast Korea
dramas. On the other hand, locally-produced contents (although made with quality) are somewhat lacking as SPH MediaWorks
was running the broadcast business at a loss.
Upon merger with MediaCorp
on 1 January 2005, Channel U began to air more locally-produced programmes, which included a revamp of the news bulletins, and the introduction of new current events and variety programmes. Channel U's target audience consists of Singapore aged 15–45. Current broadcasting hours begin at 3:00 pm on weekdays and 10:00 am on weekends.
From 31 December 2009, there is a major programming refresh during prime-time hours ever since post-merger. There are non-stop entertainment programmes on weekdays between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm with the best of acquired programmes from the region and quality local productions.
Its weekend news bulletin News Club, which aired at 7pm, is replaced by current affairs programmes Money Week and World This Week from 27 December 2009.
was played, followed by the stations ident (MediaCorp TV/MediaCorp TV Channel U). The first programme of the day follows thereafter.
. Stations ident (MediaCorp TV/MediaCorp TV Channel U) and the test card
was broadcast at the end.
In the closing (offair) time, Channel U is broadcasting a testcard
complete with date to time and with the text "MEDIACORP TV CHANNEL U - SINGAPORE".
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Transmission Times:
Former
Former, but still in MediaCorp
Pinyin
Pinyin is the official system to transcribe Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet in China, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. It is also often used to teach Mandarin Chinese and spell Chinese names in foreign publications and used as an input method to enter Chinese characters into...
: U Píndào) is the second Mandarin Chinese channel in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
and was started officially began on-air broadcasting, inaugurated opened television studio station's transmission first established since on 1 January 2005 (although it had been broadcast since 6 May 2001 under SPH MediaWorks Channel U
SPH MediaWorks Channel U
SPH MediaWorks Channel U as called name Channel U was defunct Chinese language television channel in Singapore which began broadcasts on 6 May 2001...
). Taking over the channel from SPH MediaWorks
SPH MediaWorks
SPH MediaWorks Ltd was an ephemeral free-to-air terrestrial television broadcaster in Singapore. In 6 May 2001, SPH MediaWorks brought 2 alternative free-to-air terrestrial television channels to the audience in Singapore, operating SPH MediaWorks Channel U and SPH MediaWorks Channel i.A...
as a result of the media merger, it targets the younger generations of Chinese Singaporeans as an alternative channel to the more established MediaCorp Channel 8.
On 1 January 2010, the station changed its post-merger slogan (帶動亞洲流行, Leading Asia's Trends) to 最精彩 (The Most Exciting). This slogan complements Channel 8's longtime slogan, 最親切 (The Most Endearing).
Programming
In its first four years, the Channel was run by SPH MediaWorks, a subsidiary of Singapore Press HoldingsSingapore Press Holdings
Singapore Press Holdings Limited is a media organisation in Singapore with businesses in print, Internet and new media, television and radio, outdoor media, and property. SPH has over 4,000 employees, including a team of approximately 1,000 journalists, including correspondents operating around...
. Channel U was popular for showing Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
prime time television dramas and variety shows, and the first in Singapore to broadcast Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
dramas. On the other hand, locally-produced contents (although made with quality) are somewhat lacking as SPH MediaWorks
SPH MediaWorks
SPH MediaWorks Ltd was an ephemeral free-to-air terrestrial television broadcaster in Singapore. In 6 May 2001, SPH MediaWorks brought 2 alternative free-to-air terrestrial television channels to the audience in Singapore, operating SPH MediaWorks Channel U and SPH MediaWorks Channel i.A...
was running the broadcast business at a loss.
Upon merger with MediaCorp
MediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
on 1 January 2005, Channel U began to air more locally-produced programmes, which included a revamp of the news bulletins, and the introduction of new current events and variety programmes. Channel U's target audience consists of Singapore aged 15–45. Current broadcasting hours begin at 3:00 pm on weekdays and 10:00 am on weekends.
From 31 December 2009, there is a major programming refresh during prime-time hours ever since post-merger. There are non-stop entertainment programmes on weekdays between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm with the best of acquired programmes from the region and quality local productions.
Its weekend news bulletin News Club, which aired at 7pm, is replaced by current affairs programmes Money Week and World This Week from 27 December 2009.
Startup
Channel U starts at 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. on weekends. The national anthemMajulah Singapura
Majulah Singapura is the national anthem of Singapore. Composed by Zubir Said in 1958 as a theme song for official functions of the City Council of Singapore, the song was selected in 1959 as the island's anthem when it attained self-government. Upon full independence in 1965, Majulah Singapura...
was played, followed by the stations ident (MediaCorp TV/MediaCorp TV Channel U). The first programme of the day follows thereafter.
Closedown
Channel U closes down at 2:00 a.m. The last programme, will be broadcast followed by the national anthemMajulah Singapura
Majulah Singapura is the national anthem of Singapore. Composed by Zubir Said in 1958 as a theme song for official functions of the City Council of Singapore, the song was selected in 1959 as the island's anthem when it attained self-government. Upon full independence in 1965, Majulah Singapura...
. Stations ident (MediaCorp TV/MediaCorp TV Channel U) and the test card
Philips PM5544
The Philips PM5544 is a television pattern generator, most commonly used to provide a television station with a complex test card commonly referred to as a Philips Pattern or PTV Circle. The content and layout of the pattern was designed in the Philips TV laboratory in Copenhagen by chief engineer...
was broadcast at the end.
In the closing (offair) time, Channel U is broadcasting a testcard
Philips PM5544
The Philips PM5544 is a television pattern generator, most commonly used to provide a television station with a complex test card commonly referred to as a Philips Pattern or PTV Circle. The content and layout of the pattern was designed in the Philips TV laboratory in Copenhagen by chief engineer...
complete with date to time and with the text "MEDIACORP TV CHANNEL U - SINGAPORE".
Transmission Hours
Transmission hours are from 3:00 pm to 2:00 am in weekday or 9:00 am to 2:00 am in weekend and public holidays from 3:00 pm to 2:00 am in weekday or 9:00 am to 2:00 am in weekend under same time daily a day it plays the national anthemMajulah Singapura
Majulah Singapura is the national anthem of Singapore. Composed by Zubir Said in 1958 as a theme song for official functions of the City Council of Singapore, the song was selected in 1959 as the island's anthem when it attained self-government. Upon full independence in 1965, Majulah Singapura...
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Transmission Times:
- Mon to Fri: 3pm to 2am
- Sat to Sun: 9am to 2am
Slogans Over The Years
- 以優為先 (Putting Excellence [or You] First, 6 May 2001-31 December 2004. This slogan is a play on the channel name, as the Chinese word 優 sounds like the letter U.)
- 帶動亞洲流行 (Leading Asia's Trends, 1 January 2005-31 December 2009)
- 最精彩 (The Most Exciting, 1 January 2009–Present)
Newscasters
Current- Serene Loo 呂寺琳 (From Channel 8)
- Tung Soo HuaTung Soo HuaTung Soo Hua is an award-winning television news anchor and current affairs presenter with MediaCorp TV Channel U. Tung joined MediaCorp in 1997 as a Chinese-language news editor before becoming a news reporter and anchor in 2000...
董素華 (From Channel 8) - Zhao Wenbei 趙文蓓 (From CCTVChina Central TelevisionChina Central Television or Chinese Central Television, commonly abbreviated as CCTV, is the major state television broadcaster in mainland China. CCTV has a network of 19 channels broadcasting different programmes and is accessible to more than one billion viewers...
)
Former
- Jessy Chang 張恆芝 (From TVBS) Signed a 3 year contract with MediaCorp
- Liang Ni 梁妮 (From Shanghai Dragon Television/上海東方衛視)
- Wang Yan Qing 王燕青 (Returned To ShanghaiShanghaiShanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
)
Former, but still in MediaCorp
- Zhang HaijieZhang HaijieZhang Haijie is a renowned Singaporean television news presenter with MediaCorp TV Channel 8, one of two Mandarin Chinese free-to-air television channels in Singapore. Born in Xi'an, China, she became a Singaporean citizen in 2003. Since 1 May 2008, she has been anchoring News Tonight every...
張海潔 (From SPH MediaWorks Channel U, left MediaCorp at first, but later returned to Channel 8 as News Tonight presenter) - Wu LeiWu LeiWu Lei is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Shanghai East Asia in the Chinese Jia League...
吳磊 (Went to Channel 8's Good Morning Singapore breakfast television programme)
Drama
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Variety
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Specials
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紅星大獎 2005 - 2005: NDP 2005
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