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MediaCorp Channel U
	Channel U logo
Launched	May 6, 2001
Network	MediaCorp TV
Owned by	MediaCorp
Picture format	PAL 576i(SDTV) 4:3
Slogan	最精彩 (Translation: The Most Exciting)
Country	Singapore
Broadcast area	Nationwide
Formerly called	优频道 (from SPH MediaWorks, until January 2005)
Website	u.mediacorptv.sg
Availability
Terrestrial
MediaCorp -Analogue	Channel 28 (527.25 MHz)
Cable
StarHub TV	Channel 7
MediaCorp (via SCV TV socket)	Channel 28 (527.25 MHz)
IPTV
mio TV	Channel 7

MediaCorp TV Channel U (U频道; pinyin: U Pín Dào) is the second Chinese-language channel in Singapore and was inaugurated on 1 January 2005 (although it had been broadcast since 6 May 2001 under SPH Mediaworks). Taking over the channel from SPH Mediaworks as a result of the media merger, it aims to target the younger generations of Singaporeans as an alternative to the more mainstream and established Channel 8.

In 2009, the station changed its post-merger slogan (带动亚洲流行, Leading Asia's Trends) to 最精彩 (The Most Exciting). This slogan complements Channel 8's longtime slogan, 最亲切 (The Most Endearing).

[edit] Post-Merger

In its first four year, the channel continued to show imported programmes which had been telecast while the Channel was run by SPH Mediaworks as well as screening other imported programmes, resulting in the channel having no locally-produced content except for the two news bulletins. Locally-produced programmes began airing from 1 January 2005 onwards, which included a revamp of the news bulletins, the addition of five current events programmes, and four variety programmes. Channel U's target audience consists of Singaporeans aged 15-45. Current broadcasting hours begin at 3 pm, Monday through Friday, 10 am on weekends.

TV tuner frequency 487.250 MHz

[edit] Slogans Over The Years

以优为先 (Putting Quality [or You] First, 6 May 2001-31 December 2004)
带动亚洲流行 (Leading Asia's Trends, 1 January 2005-2009)
最精彩 (The Most Exciting, 2009-Present)

[edit] Artists

[edit] Newscasters

Current

Serene Loo 吕寺琳 (From MediaCorp Channel 8/8频道)
Tung Soo Hua 董素华 (From MediaCorp Channel 8/8频道)
Zhao Wenbei 赵文蓓 (From China CCTV/中国中央电视台)

Left MediaCorp

Jessy Chang 张恒芝 (From TVBS) Signed a 3 year contract with MediaCorp
Liang Ni 梁妮 (From Shanghai Dragon TV/上海东方卫视)

[edit] Local programmes

[edit] Drama

2006: Dream Chasers 梦·拼图
2008: Perfect Cut 一切完美
2009: Perfect Cut 2 一切完美 2

[edit] Current affairs

2005: Inside Out 非常透视眼 (from SPH MediaWorks Channel U)
2005: News Jab@ 9 9点新闻 (3 January)
2005: News World@ 11 11点新闻 (1 January)
2005: News Club@7 周末新闻俱乐部 (1 January)
2005: Crossfire 针锋相对 (4 April)
2005: Made in Singapore 十分新加坡 (5 April)
2005: Scoop 十分头条 (6 April)
2005: Money Week 财经追击 (1 January)
[transplanted from MediaCorp Channel 8]
2006: Art of War 孙子智慧 (5 July)

[edit] Documentary and docudrama

2005: New Lease of Life 让生命继续 (10 February)
2005: The Hospital 抢救心跳 (7 June)
2005: Hooked 迷幻人生 (10 November)
2006: Youth Decode 青春游走(6 January)

2006: Project Y Y计划 (4 April)
2006: Mamma Mia! 新新妈咪 (6 April)
2006: My Special Journey 生命无缺 (24 May)
2006: Y Do U Care 惊叹号！ (13 July)

[edit] Lifestyle and fashion

2005: Beyond Body and Soul 健康就是美 (7 April)
2005: Man Enough 男人本色 (7 April)
2005: A New You 亮丽秀出 (4 July)
2005: City by Night 夜森林 (13 October)
2005: Man O Man 男人帮 (3 November)
2005: Closet Affairs IN女皇 (7 December)

2006: Condo and the City 寓望城市 (12 January)
2006: Seeking the Right One 选好就结婚 (8 March)
2006: Quick Cuisine 30分钟煮一餐 (23 March)
2006: Follow Your Dreams 随心所欲 (7 August)
2006: Taking Off 起飞 (7 August)
2006: Night Walk 步夜城 (16 August)

[edit] Variety

2005: Project SuperStar 2005 绝对SuperStar (8 June)
2005: FOODBALL TIC TAC GOAL 食在好球 (5 July)
2005: HeART & Soul 艺心艺意 (7 July)
2005: My Hero Teacher 中华INK雄 (6 September)
2005: Smile With Oral B ORAL B 笑一笑比一比 (8 September)
2005: Incredible Tales 灵异怪谈 (8 September)
2005: It's You 非你莫属 (13 September)
2005: When We Were Together 当我们同在一起 (15 September)
2005: Love Airways 爱之航 (21 September)
2005: Say Cheez 好摄2人组
2005: Planetshakers 自游疯 (6 April)
2005: Love Bites 缘来就是你
2005: Shoot! 有话就说
2005: Makan King 好吃王 (22 December)
2005: SuperFunkies 绝对大玩家 (3 October)
2005: City by Night 夜森林 (13 October)
2005: SuperHost 超级主持人

2005: Campus SuperStar 校园Superstar
2005: Love Bites 2 缘来就是你 2 (7 December)
2006: On the Beat 都是大发现 (23 February)
2006: Weekend Escapade 周末万岁 (8 March)
2006: UNCUT UNCUT (29 April)
2006: Wardrobe S.O.S 抢救衣橱大作战 (17 May)
2006: SuperBand 非常Superband
2006: Hey Hey Taxi 比比接车无比乐 (7 June)
2006: Dollar & Sense 神机妙算 (4 July)
2006: What's Art 什么艺思？ (13 September)
2006: Say I Do 爱要怎么说 (19 September)
2006: Fit the Bill 人健人爱 (19 September)
2006: The 7-Eleven Game Show 7-Eleven 抢先夺快争第一
(16 October)
2006: Project SuperStar 2006 绝对SuperStar 2006-07 (8 November)
2007: Music in the Air 音乐格斗场 (5 April)
2007: Campus SuperStar 2 校园Superstar 2007 (28 May)

[edit] Specials

2005: Ren Ci Charity Show 2005 仁心慈爱照万千2005
2005: Star Awards 2005 红星大奖 2005
2005: NDP 2005

[edit] Foreign programmes

[edit] Drama

2005: A True Cop Story 非常好警 (HK)
2005: Hit on Time 准点出击
2005: Field of Dreams 壮志雄心
2005: Love Story 向日葵
2005: Love Story in the Fantasy Land 镜花缘
2005: Smart Kid 机灵小子 (CN)
2005: Tomorrow 爱情白皮书 (TW)
2005: Kindred Spirit 真情 (from SPH MediaWorks Channel U, HK)
2005: Point of No Return 日正当中 (TW)
2005: Amazing Story 捉鬼手记 (HK)
2005: Shao Lin King of Martial Arts 少林武王
2005: Piano 钢琴
2005: Tian Xia Liang Cang 天下粮仓 (CN)
2005: Taiwan Ah Seng 台湾阿诚
(from SPH MediaWorks Channel U)
2005: Thunderbolt 霹雳火 (from SPH MediaWorks Channel U)
2005: Master Swordsman Lu Xiao Feng 陆小凤

2005: Fight for Love 谈谈情练练武 (HK)
2005: Kung Fu Soccer 功夫足球
(from SPH MediaWorks Channel U)
2005: Virtues of Harmony 皆大欢喜
(from SPH MediaWorks Channel U)
2005: Slim Chances 我要FIT一FIT (HK)
2005: Shanghai Love Story 千年之恋 (2 March, CN)
2005: Let's Face It 无考不成冤家 (7 March, HK)
2005: Chronicles of the Heavenly Dragon 天龙八部 (2 April, CN)
2005: Golden Faith 流金岁月 (4 April, HK)
2005: Love At Dolphin Bay 海豚湾恋人 (6 April, TW)
2005: My Fair Lady 窈窕淑女 (9 May, KR)
2005: King of Yesterday And Tomorrow 九五至尊 (6 June, HK)
2006: The Three Musketeers 风尘三侠之红拂女 (20 May, TW)
2006: Jewel In The Palace 大长今
(encore telecast 9 September, KR)
2006: The Strange Tales of Liao Zhai 聊斋 (18 September, CN)
2006: Princess Hours 宫－野蛮王妃 (9 October, KR)
2009: ToGetHer 愛就宅一起 (21 February, TW)
2009: Boys Over Flowers (TV series) 流星花园－花样男子 (16 May, KR)
2009: Why Why Love 换换爱 (31 July, TW)
2009: You're My Destiny 命中注定我爱你 (4 August, TW)

[edit] Variety

2005: Tian Cai Go Go Go 天才Go Go Go
(from SPH MediaWorks Channel U)
2005: Variety Big Brother 综艺大哥大
(from SPH MediaWorks Channel U)
2005: Delicious Food All Over China 3 美食大三通
(from SPH MediaWorks Channel U)
2005: Health Bites 欢喜大补贴
2005: About Romance 3 非常男女

2005: Fun Club 5 周日八点党
2005: Guess 4 我猜我猜我猜我猜猜猜
2005: Music Time of Fei Yu Qing 3 费玉清时间
(from SPH MediaWorks Channel U)
2005: 100% Entertainment 娱乐百分百
2006: Guess 5 我猜我猜我猜我猜猜猜
2006: Fun Club 6 周日八点党
2009: Million Singer 百万大歌星

[edit] Education

2005: Hearts of Gold 从心出发

[edit] Primetime programme line up

[edit] External links

MediaCorp Channel U Official Website

Contents

[edit] Post-Merger

[edit] Slogans Over The Years

[edit] Artists

[edit] Newscasters

[edit] Local programmes

[edit] Drama

[edit] Current affairs

[edit] Documentary and docudrama

[edit] Lifestyle and fashion

[edit] Variety

[edit] Specials

[edit] Foreign programmes

[edit] Drama

[edit] Variety

[edit] Education

[edit] Primetime programme line up

[edit] External links