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{{Short description|Defunct Asian music television channel}}
{{About|the music TV channel|the Quebec TV network|V (TV network)}}
{{Correct title|title=Channel [V]|reason=bracket}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Channel V
| logo = File:Channel_V_Logo.svg
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_alt = Channel [V]
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1991|09|15}}<br>{{Start date and age|df=yes|1996|06|01}}<br>(Malaysia on [[Astro (company)|Astro]])<br>{{Start date and age|df=yes|1996|08|04}}<br>(Thailand)<br>{{Start date and age|df=yes|1997}}<br>(Middle East)<br>{{Start date and age|df=yes|2013|09|01}}<br>(Malaysia on [[Unifi TV|HyppTV]])
| closed_date = {{End date and age|df=yes|2010|06|16}} (Malaysia on Astro)<br>{{End date and age|df=yes|2018|06|01}} (Malaysia on [[Unifi TV]])<br>{{End date and age|df=yes|2021|10|01}} {{small|(Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Middle East)}}<ref name="SEAShutdownBundle">Multiple sources:
*{{Cite web |last=Frater |first=Patrick |date=27 April 2021 |title=Disney Slashes Linear TV in Asia With 18-Channel Closure, Shifts Focus to Disney Plus |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/asia/disney-closing-tv-channels-in-asia-1234961166/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921002441/https://variety.com/2021/tv/asia/disney-closing-tv-channels-in-asia-1234961166/ |archive-date=21 September 2021 |access-date=21 September 2021 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}
*{{Cite web |last=Kanter |first=Jake |date=27 April 2021 |title=Disney Closes 18 Asia TV Channels As It Shifts Focus To Disney+ |url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/disney-closes-asia-tv-channels-1234744754 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921002426/https://deadline.com/2021/04/disney-closes-asia-tv-channels-1234744754/ |archive-date=21 September 2021 |access-date=21 September 2021 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}
*{{Cite web |last=Lai |first=Adrian |date=29 April 2021 |title=Disney To Shut Down 18 Channels In Southeast Asia |url=https://sea.ign.com/walt-disney/171433/news/disney-to-shut-down-18-channels-in-southeast-asia |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921002411/https://sea.ign.com/walt-disney/171433/news/disney-to-shut-down-18-channels-in-southeast-asia |archive-date=21 September 2021 |access-date=21 September 2021 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>
| owner = [[Star China Media]]
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]]<br />{{small|(downscaled to [[480i]]/[[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)}}
| type = {{plainlist|
* [[Pay television|Pay television channel]]
}}
| country = [[China]]
| area = [[Mainland China]], [[Taiwan]], [[Southeast Asia]]
| network = {{plainlist|
* [[Disney Networks Group Asia Pacific]] {{small|(formerly)}}
* [[Star China Media]] {{small|(a subsidiary of [[China Media Capital]])}}
}}
| language = [[English language|English]]<br />Chinese
| headquarters = Hong Kong
| former_names = [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]]<br>{{small|15 September 1991 – 1 May 1994}}
| sister_channels = [[Xing Kong]]
| timeshift_service = 
| website = 
}}
'''Channel [V]''' ("V" as in the letter, not the [[Roman numerals|Roman numeral]] "5") is a Chinese and former Asian [[pay television]] [[music television|musical]] network originally launched by Star TV Hong Kong (now [[Disney Networks Group Asia Pacific]]). It was part of the unit of [[List of assets owned by the Walt Disney Company#Disney International Content and Operations|Disney International Operations]], and was launched in September 1991 to replace the first incarnation of [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV]]'s Asian operation before it was shut down on October 1, 2021.

The mainland Chinese version is owned by [[Star China Media]], and is still operational. The Australian channels were owned by [[Foxtel]] before their closure.

Channel [V] previously operated either a local feed or a relay of the international version in Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Thailand or localized versions in India, the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Australia.

== History ==
===Early years===
====MTV Asia (15 September 1991 – 2 May 1994)====
Channel [V] was originally launched on 15 September 1991 as [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]] ({{Lang|zh-Hant|音樂台}}). It was a [[24-hour clock|24-hour]] [[Music television|music channel]] broadcast in English, [[Hindi language|Hindi]] and [[Chinese language|Chinese]], focused on [[pop music]].

On 2 May 1994, [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]] left the [[Fox Networks Group|STAR TV Network]] as the contract with Viacom expired.

====Channel [V]====
On 27 May 1994, under the leadership of managing director Gary Davey,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Stilson |first1=Janet |first2=William |last2=Mahoney |title=Rock 'n' Rollouts |url=https://archive.org/details/mcni-images/page/8/mode/2up |access-date=16 May 2024 |work=Multichannel News International |publisher=Capital Cities/ABC |date=1 November 1995 |page=9}}</ref> Channel [V] was launched as a replacement of [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]] with VJs (who used to work on [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]]) celebrating on air from various locations; the [[Great Wall of China]], the [[Taj Mahal]], [[Shinjuku|Downtown Tokyo]], the [[Himalayas]] etc. At the same time, Channel [V] officially 'split' its beam, in effect, providing two separate services for different regional audiences within the [[AsiaSat|AsiaSat 1]]'s footprint.<ref>{{cite news |title=Star TV launches new music channel |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19940602-1.2.60.5.5 |access-date=26 October 2024 |work=The Straits Times |date=2 June 1994}}</ref> This enables the channel to provide appropriate programming and viewing time for its viewers from different regions in Asia.

On 5 June 1994, Channel [V] has opened up its production facilities in [[Taipei]], [[Taiwan]].

On 4 July 1994, Sigaw Manila was launched on the Northern Beam.

On 1 August 1994, BPL Oye! was launched on the Southern Beam.

On 5 June 1994, Channel [V] has opened up its production facilities in [[Mumbai]] (formerly known as [[Mumbai|Bombay]]), [[India]].

On 27 April 1995, the [[Disney Networks Group Asia Pacific|STAR TV Network]] starts transmitting Channel [V] on the [[Palapa|Palapa B2R]] satellite to [[Indonesia]] and the [[Philippines]].

On 30 April 1995, Channel [V] has opened up its production facilities in [[Dubai]], the [[United Arab Emirates]] producing Sony Yalla!, the first ever Arabic Top 10 Countdown in the [[Middle East]] was launched on the Southern Beam.

On 4 August 1996, a [[Channel V Thailand|Thai-localized feed of Channel [V]]] was launched in [[Thailand]], as carried on Thai cable and satellite providers. This apparently replaced Channel [V] International in the country, but the pan-Asian feed would still be available in [[Thailand]] via both [[AsiaSat]] and [[Palapa]] satellites.

In 1997, Channel [V] International was launched in the [[Middle East]] on the Middle Eastern digital satellite TV platform [[Orbit Communications Company]] as part of the STAR Select package.

On 15 July 1997, Channel [V] International was launched in [[Japan]] on the Japanese digital satellite TV platform [[SKY PerfecTV!]].

In 1999, the president of rival MTV Networks Asia conceded that Channel [V] was a very close competitor in Taiwan and Thailand.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hughes |first1=Owen |title=Battle of the Bands |url=https://archive.org/details/multichannel-news-international-march-1999/page/n3/mode/2up |access-date=11 May 2024 |work=Multichannel News International |publisher=Cahners |date=1 March 1999 |page=5}}</ref>

On 27 April 2021, Disney announced that Channel [V] would be closing down on 1 October as part of its winddown of traditional cable/satellite networks across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong in favor of focusing on both [[Disney+]] and [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref name="SEAShutdownBundle" /> Thus the channel space initially created by the first incarnation of MTV Asia in 1991 subsequently ceased to exist on October 1, 2021.<ref>{{citation|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJk4U8UJ-wE |title=Channel [V] Asia Shutdown}}</ref> As a result, Channel [V] remains on-air only in Mainland China.<ref>{{citation|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjXGanYoLHg |title=Channel [V] China Continuity}}</ref>

==Operating channel==
=== Mainland China ===

Channel [V] Mainland China is the Chinese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Mainland China in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. Fox International Channels Asia Pacific sold certain Mandarin language entertainment television channels that target Mainland China, including Channel [V] Mainland China, to China Media Capital. As a result, Channel [V] Mainland China is a part of Star China Media as of 2014 along with [[Xing Kong]]. The channel is free-to-air on 3715 H on [[AsiaSat]] 7 however in areas with strong 5G reception it can be hard to receive stable reception. Channel [V] switches between Simplified and Traditional Chinese with selected Channel [V] International programs airing with Chinese subtitles.

====Current VJs====
* [[Blackie Chen|Blackie]] (黑人)
* [[Christine Fan]] (范范/范瑋琪)
* [[Will Pan]] (潘瑋柏)

==Former feeds==
*'''Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, and International'''

Channel [V] Asia was the flagship of the Channel [V] network. It was founded after [[MTV Southeast Asia|MTV Asia]] separated with the [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific|STAR TV Network]] after the expiration of its contract. It was produced and operated from Hong Kong from January 1994 until January 2002, after which operations and studios were shifted to Malaysia with some aspects still operating in Hong Kong. Since January 1, 2008, Channel [V] International has moved back to its original studio in Hong Kong, which is also the same studio of Channel [V] China and Taiwan.

Channel [V] along with most of the other [[The Walt Disney Company]] channels across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong <ref>{{Cite web|title=Disney pulling plug on Asian sports channels in DTC pivot - SportsPro Media|url=https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/disney-fox-sports-hong-kong-southeast-asia-star-f1-tennis|access-date=2021-04-29|website=www.sportspromedia.com|date=27 April 2021}}</ref> ceased broadcasting on October 1, 2021, with the final <!-- program being Double Shot and the final !-->music video being "[[M to the B]]" by Millie B.

=== Former VJs ===
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
* [[Rick Tan]]
* [[Paula Malai Ali]]
* [[Cindy Burbridge]]
* [[Marion Caunter]]
* [[Angela Chow]]
* [[Trey Farley]]
* Alessandra
* [[Patrick Lima]]
* [[Amanda Griffin]]
* Danny McGill
* [[Sophiya Haque]]
* [[Cliff Ho]]
* [[Maya Karin]]
* [[Dania Khatib]]
* Dom Lau
* [[Francis Magalona]]
* [[Rishma Malik]]
*Samira
* [[Joey Mead]]
* [[Melanie Casul]]
* [[Jonathan Putra]]
* [[Lisa S.]]
* [[Nicholas Saputra]]
* [[Jeremiah Odra]]
* [[Asha Gill]]
* [[Vivien Tan]]
* [[Kamal Sidhu]]
* [[Sarah Tan]]
* [[Ruth Winona Tao]]
* [[Brad Turvey]]
* [[Georgina Wilson]]
* [[David Wu (entertainer)|David Wu]]
{{div col end}}


*'''India (1994–2018)'''
{{Main|Channel V India}}

Channel [V] India was the Indian branch of the Channel [V] network. It was operated by [[Star India]]. It started operating in India in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. On 1 July 2012, the channel discontinued its musical programming and started focusing on original content through fiction dailies and studio formats that address teenage issues.<ref name="music1">{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/music/television-channels/160802-all-about-channel-vs-new-logo-and-shows|title= All about Channel V's new logo and shows|date=2 August 2016|website=Radioandmusic.com}}</ref>  On 30 June 2016, stopped airing original programming. On 1 August, it rebranded its graphical package.<ref name=music1/> Later, it discontinued operations on 15 September 2018.

* '''Philippines (1994–2012)'''
{{Main|Channel V Philippines}}

Channel [V] Philippines was the Filipino branch of the Channel [V] network. It was a joint venture between [[Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific]], [[Fox International Channels Philippines|Fox International Channels]], Previous channel providers and partners like Ermita Electronics Corporation (Channel 23 where MTV Asia also air on the same channel as a first launch), CityNet (Channel 27, A GMA Network affiliate), TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company and Northern Star Productions.<ref>[http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3661 CHANNEL V International and Makisig Network Announce the Launch of Channel V Philippines Tagalog language content block on V International set to launch with an expanded distribution for the channel on Sky Cable] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304134722/http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3661 |date=4 March 2009 }} retrieved via www.startv.com 
02-26-2009</ref><ref>[http://www.worldscreen.com/articles/display/19907 CHANNEL V Expands Filipino Presence] retrieved via www.worldscreen.com 
02-26-2009</ref><ref>[http://www.casbaa.com/NewsDetail.aspx?id=d5c1beda37464169904b71fa3b2b72ca CHANNEL V International and Makisig Network Launch V Philippines] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090306020122/http://www.casbaa.com/NewsDetail.aspx?id=d5c1beda37464169904b71fa3b2b72ca |date=6 March 2009 }} 
retrieved via www.casbaa.com 
03-02-2009</ref><ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k9/feb/feb272.php Channel V to speak Tagalog; taps local partner] retrieved via 
www.indiantelevision.com 
02-27-2009</ref><ref>[http://www.brandrepublic.asia/Media/Newsarticle/2009_02/Channel-V-to-launch-local-content-for-the-Philippines/34546 Channel V to launch local content for the Philippines] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090306173430/http://www.brandrepublic.asia/Media/Newsarticle/2009_02/Channel-V-to-launch-local-content-for-the-Philippines/34546 |date=6 March 2009 }} retrieve via 
www.brandrepublic.asia 
03-02-2009</ref><ref>[http://www.stir.ph/LM/articles~level2/id-1238740005585_1/ai-null/Makisig_launches_Channel_V_Philippines.html Makisig launches Channel V Philippines] retrieve via www.stir.ph 
04-16-2009</ref><ref>[http://onetwomusic.com/?p=493 Channel V launch in Philippines with Local Block] retrieve via 
www.onetwomusic.com 
04-16-2009</ref><ref>[https://archive.today/20130104174807/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=452434 V Philippines on Channel V] Retrieved via www.philstar.com.ph 
05-03-2009</ref> It started operating in the Philippines in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. It discontinued operations on 13 July 2012.

* '''Australia (1995–2020)'''

{{Main|Channel V Australia}}
{{Main|V (Australian TV channel)}}
Channel [V] Australia was the Australian branch of the Channel [V] network. It was first launched as Red in 1995 and was owned by [[Foxtel]]. It ceased broadcasting in Australia on 26 February 2016, as it merged with [V] Hits (later rebranded as [[V (Australian TV channel)|[V]]]), focusing only on music video programming and countdowns. V Hits was also formerly known as Club [V] and Channel [V] 2, and ceased broadcasting on 1 July 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/05/foxtel-overhauls-music-channels.html|title=Foxtel overhauls music channels &#124; TV Tonight}}</ref> Former VJs included [[Osher Günsberg]] (then "Andy G"), [[Jabba (presenter)|Jabba]], [[James Mathison]], [[Chloe Maxwell]] and [[Yumi Stynes]].

* '''Taiwan (1994–2018)'''

Channel [V] Taiwan was the Taiwanese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Taiwan in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia. On 1 September 2012 it was replaced by [[Fox (Asian TV channel)|Fox Taiwan]] (and later [[Star World|Star World Taiwan]]).

* '''South Korea (1994–2008)'''

Channel [V] Korea was the Korean branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in South Korea in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.

* '''Japan (1994–2002)'''

Channel [V] Japan was the Japanese branch of the Channel [V] network. It started operating in Japan in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.

*'''Thailand'''
{{Main|Channel V Thailand}}

Channel [V] Thailand was the Thai branch of the Channel [V] network. It is a joint venture between [[The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific]], [[GMM Grammy|GMM Media]] and [[TrueVisions]].<ref>[http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3401 STAR, TrueVisions and GMM Media Enter Strategic Alliance for CHANNEL V Thailand] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105815/http://www.startv.com/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?seq=3401 |date=24 September 2015 }} retrieved via www.startv.com</ref> It started operating in Thailand in 1994 as part of Channel [V] Asia.

Channel [V] Thailand also officially ceased transmission on 1 October 2021.

=== Former VJs ===
* '''B''' – Bandit Saokaew
* '''Boss''' –  Chatchavalit Sirisab
* '''Chai''' – [[Chartayodom Hiranyasthiti]]
* '''Earth''' – San Ittisuknanth
* '''Emme''' –  Amika Boohert
* '''Helen''' – Prathumrat Berger
* '''Jenny''' – Genevieve Jane Irwin
* '''Janeen''' – Janeen Lyons
* '''Loukade''' – [[Metinee Kingpayome]]
* '''Louk-Tarn''' – Supamat Phahulo
* '''Meaw''' – Autcharra Sinratchar-tarnon
* '''Nadia''' – [[Nadia Nimitvanich]]
* '''Sunny''' – Sunissa Brown
* '''Ta-Ngaew''' – Bussaba Mahatthapong
* '''Team''' – Kosin Piyakittiphaibun
* '''Terng''' –  Pradorn Sirakovit
* '''Michael''' – Sirachuch Chienthaworn
* '''Nax''' – Charlie Potjes
** '''Alex''' – Bin Alexandre
** '''Bank''' – Puttipong Kongsomsaksakul
** '''Bas''' – Panupat Sulanlayalak
** '''Ake''' – [[Eakachai Waricharaporn]]
** '''Ja''' – [[Natthaweeranuch Thongmee]]
** '''Kwan''' – Sirikwan Chinnachot
** '''Loukade''' – [[Jirada Yohara]]
** '''Mike''' – Michael Kenneth Wong
** '''Paula''' –   [[Paula Taylor]]
** '''Pitta''' – [[Pitta na Patalung]]
** '''Woonsen''' – [[Virithipa Pakdeeprasong]]

==See also==
* [[MTV Asia]]
* [[Myx|MYX]]

==References==
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{{Star TV}}
{{Fox Networks Group}}
{{Music industry}}

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