Twitter Still the Go-To Place for Filipinos this 2021 for Entertainment
- Pinoys will continue to chill, chat, and cheer into 2021 on Twitter
- With more local and international entertainment releases to watch out for, Twitter is the place to be
Twitter is the go-to place for people to discuss their favorite K-drama series, get scoop on new movie releases, and check out fresh drops in music. Although 2020 put a pause on real-life concerts or cinema experience, fans found their arena online.
During times of uncertainty, digital detox was put on hold as people turned to online entertainment for a meaningful escape from all the stress and worries of the world. In the first quarter of 2020, Twitter saw 678 million entertainment-related conversations in SEA. While conversations in the Philippines about celebrities, local TV, and movies dipped last year, Tweets about shows available on OTT channels increased throughout the region in countries with 184% growth (Q3 2020 vs. Q3 2019) in the Philippines.
This 2021, the industry is ready to give us brand new shows, music, and series to binge-watch. From BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Snowdrop to new seasons of Netflix shows, there’s no doubt that entertainment will continue to drive online conversations this year.
From #SB19 to K-drama hit #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay, fan chatter on Twitter is still at an all-time high. Here’s a lookback at what kept Filipinos glued to the edge of their seats (sofas) in the most extraordinary of years.
When the big screen went black
Although entertainment was enjoyed rather differently last year, what stayed the same was how Filipinos continued to discuss and bond over plenty of films. With its historic win at the Oscars in 2020 , hit Korean masterpiece #Parasite generated major buzz among Asians, with people joining in the celebrations online and cinema operators re-screening the movie.