MUMBAI: VH1 is all set to entrance its viewers with a special line up of shows this September. The channel will telecast The X Factor UK Season14, Lip Sync Battle season three with Korean Pop music K-Pop.
On demand by K-pop viewers, VH1 India will introduce K-Pop starting 16 September 2017 which will feature superhit tracks by some popular Korean musicians like BTS, EXO, GOT7, Seventeen, Monsta X and many more. To add to the excitement, VH1 will also air the all new season of The X factor UK season 14 starring Simon Philip Cowell. With Simon Philip judges Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh will be seen seeking the winning candidate for the The X Factor UK Season 14.
Vh1 will also pay tribute to the people who have mentored and contributed to the music industry by airing a special programme based on best student and teacher duo on Vh1 Teachers Pet which will feature sensational duos like Rihanna and Jay Z, Timberland and Nelly Furtado, Dr. DRE ,Eminem and many more who will be seen belting out their block busters that include Umbrella, We found love, Empty state of mind. Also, Lip Sync Battle Season 3 will have witty commentary by LL Cool J and supermodel Chrissy Teigen.
Vh1 has always raised the bar while setting trends and giving its viewers the best of International music and entertainment. Viacom 18 Head of Programming English Entertainment Hashim D’Souza said, “The tremendous response we have received for talent hunt shows in the past has prompted us to bring some of the most popular programs back on our channel this month, including a brand new season of the X Factor UK. Looking at the immense popularity amongst Indian viewers for K-Pop, we are also very excited to introduce a special segment VH1 K-Popp’d which I’m sure will be appreciated by our fans across India.”
The channel will also be airing a new music series presenting Shawn Mendes and featuring the 19-year-old Vine cover star turned pop crooner famous for super hit singles like Stitches, Mercy and Treat You Better.
Show Line-up:
Show: The X-Factor – UK Season 14
Date: Every Monday & Tuesday| Time: 10 Pm
Synopsis: Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh are on the lookout for the next big thing. Do not miss the exhilarating performances as the judges
seek the most talented one to take the award home.
Show: Lip-Sync Battle Season 3
Date: Every Monday – Friday | Time: 9 Pm
Synopsis: Hosted by LL Cool J and with colourful commentary by Chrissy Telgen, the latest season of Lip-Sync battle promises a series of epic performances. The new season will see guests like Sir Ben Kingsley, Ruby Rose, Spiderman stars- Tom Holland and Zendaya and cast of Stranger Things.
Show: VH1 K-Popp’d
Date: Saturday, 16 September 2017 | Time: 8 Pm
Synopsis: The advent of K-pop is a music phenomenon that introduced South Korean culture to the world. K-Pop has grown into a subculture that amassed enormous fandoms of teenagers and young adults. Vh1 brings to its viewers a whole new music block dedicated to K-pop.
Show: Shawn Mendes Unplugged
Date: Premiers on Sunday, 17 September 2017| Time: 8 Pm
Synopsis: Eight years after the series that featured stripped-down performances, VH1 is rolling out Unplugged again. The first guest to grace the new Unplugged will be Vine cover star turned popstar, Shawn Mendes. He has been knocking out monster singles like Stitches, Mercy and Treat You Better.