Mediacorp’s Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story 小娘惹之翡翠山 to stream on Tencent Video following latest acquisition deal
Singapore, 24 July 2025 – Over 113 million subscribers on Chinese streaming giant Tencent Video (腾讯视频) will soon have access to Mediacorp’s blockbuster period drama, Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story 小娘惹之翡翠山, following a newly inked licensing agreement that's set to reignite the cultural phenomenon first sparked by The Little Nyonya over a decade ago.
This landmark streaming deal strategically complements the show's upcoming Q4 premiere on SMG's Dragon TV (东方卫视), announced last month, allowing the show to reach both television and digital streaming viewers. The move also makes Tencent Video the digital home for both the original 2008 hit The Little Nyonya and its acclaimed spin-off, allowing viewers new and old to experience the entire Nyonya saga in one place.
A Tencent spokesperson said: “As a spin-off to The Little Nyonya, a classic IP that holds precious memories for a generation of viewers, Emerald Hill continues the legacy with polished production and a gripping storyline. We’re confident it will captivate both new and returning audiences with its blend of Nanyang charm and modern storytelling, and become a new icon on Emerald Hill.”
Virginia Lim, Chief Content Officer, Mediacorp, said: “Our ambition has always been to bring the Singaporean voice to the world stage, and this landmark deal with Tencent Video is a proud milestone in that journey. Now, millions of viewers can experience both the beloved original, The Little Nyonya, and its new chapter, Emerald Hill, on the same platform, creating a wonderful bridge between its original fans and a new generation of viewers. This affirms that great stories have no borders and fuels our passion to bring even more distinctive Singaporean voices to the world.”
This acquisition deal builds on the title’s success. Upon its debut in Singapore earlier this year, Emerald Hill drew over 1.67 million viewers on mewatch and Channel 8, making it the most-watched local Chinese drama on these platforms in five years. This is a statistic that excludes viewership on regional and global platforms: on Netflix Singapore, it made history as the first Mediacorp Chinese drama to debut at #1, a position it held for four weeks out of a total of seven consecutive weeks on the streamer’s “Top 10 TV Programmes” rankings. Recent acquisition deals add to the show's growing international footprint, which spans Southeast Asia via Netflix; global travellers through Singapore Airlines’ KrisWorld; Malaysia via Astro and Netflix; and Taiwan through friDAY and TVBS 42.
Produced by Mediacorp, Emerald Hill is a richly layered spin-off of the beloved 2008 hit The Little Nyonya 小娘惹. Set within the opulent confines of a sprawling Peranakan mansion, Emerald Hill unfurls across two gripping murder mysteries and the entwined lives of three “Little Nyonyas”—a story of legacy, betrayal and love that spans generations. With its vivid cinematography, compelling performances, and a stirring theme song 落花如雨 (Echoes of Petals) performed by national music icon Kit Chan 陈洁仪, the series exemplifies Mediacorp’s commitment to telling authentic Singaporean stories that resonate far beyond its borders.
Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story is slated to premiere on Tencent Video in end-2025.
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