Taiwan’s Funded Projects Spotlight: ‘Our Blues’ and ‘Midnight Diner’ Lead the Way

TAICCA and Local Funds Showcase Collaborative Projects

In a significant event today, four content funds—collaboratively established by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) along with various local enterprises—unveiled the projects they have been backing over the past year during the TCCF showcase.

Diverse Projects from Multiple Funds

The presentation featured a broad array of endeavors from the four funds: the Chunghwa Digital Cultural and Creative Fund, the Momomini Kids Content Fund, Joint Journey Creative, and Enjoy Entertainment. These initiatives span films, television series, live performances, and immersive exhibitions.

Professional Oversight Ensured

Opening the showcase, TAICCA Chair Sue Wang emphasized the fund’s commitment to professional governance, stating, “These ventures are managed by professional fund managers, based on rigorous risk assessment and management. We want to ensure professional governance in planning the portfolios of these funds.”

Focus on International Co-Productions

Enjoy Entertainment—a partnership between TAICCA, Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), and Far Reach Entertainment—targets high-quality content and international collaborations. The fund has made 15 investments within its first year, including the Taiwanese adaptation of the Korean series Our Blues, set to debut on Netflix on December 3. Other notable investments include the Taiwanese horror film The Rope Curse 4: Kuntilanak and the action flick 96 Minute.

Success in the Taiwanese Market

Gary Tsai, COO of FET’s Entertainment Service and GM of Far Reach Entertainment, noted that The Rope Curse 4 has successfully earned $2.5 million (NTD 80 million) in Taiwanese theaters and has also been released in Malaysia, Indonesia, and is set to debut in Cambodia. “The film embodies Taiwanese culture while resonating with audiences across Asia,” Tsai commented.

Investment in Cultural Events

In addition to film and television, Enjoy Entertainment has also invested in the ID Music Festival at Huashan Cultural Park, along with live musicals such as Her Voice and Don’t Cry Dancing Girls, plus an immersive exhibition created by acclaimed illustrator Jimmy Liao.

Innovative Kids’ Content Development

TAICCA has also teamed up with Momomini, a prominent Taiwanese media brand and YouTube content channel, to create the Momomini Kids Content Fund, which focuses on producing children’s content. This fund has made six investments over the past year, bolstered by support from the Fubon Cultural & Educational Foundation and DaWin Creative.

Phoebe Tsai, COO of Momomini Kids Content Fund, introduced projects including animated works like the comedic adventure Who’s Our Sub Today and Feifei, inspired by stories from renowned Taiwanese artist Bei Lynn. Additionally, the slate features live-action titles such as Mogu & Perol, a collaboration with French entity Zephyr, and the reality series Having Fun In The Mountains.

Addressing a Gap in Children’s Programming

The Momomini Fund has also financed the drama series Hello Mr President, a narrative about a child traveling to Taipei to meet Taiwan’s president. “There is a scarcity of children’s and teenage drama production in Taiwan. We are honored to support this important project with TAICCA, which has completed filming and is set to air in January,” Tsai added.

Strengthening International Ties

Joint Journey Creative (JJC), established in 2025, is a collaborative fund involving SET Group, TAICCA, Chunghwa Telecom, and Japan’s The Far Eastern TV Entertainment. This fund emphasizes transmedia investment and intellectual property development, aiming to forge connections between Taiwanese creators and global markets.

Joanne Tsai, President of JJC, noted the fund’s efforts to bridge relationships between Taiwan and Japan, indicating its involvement in producing multiple seasons of the popular Japanese drama Midnight Diner, including the upcoming sixth season. JJC is also conducting talent incubation programs, including workshops for romance dramas that link Taiwanese talent with producers from Korea and Japan.

Investment in Diverse Content

The fourth fund, Chunghwa Digital Cultural and Creative Fund, was jointly established by TAICCA, Chunghwa Telecom, and E.Sun Bank, with a commitment of approximately $30 million (NTD 1 billion). General Manager Lin Kun-feng revealed that the fund is making equity investments in Taiwanese production company Damou Entertainment, known for The World Between Us, and the IP development firm Horiza Creations.

Chunghwa is actively investing in various film and television projects, including C’est La Vie starring Esther Liu, Call Of Lobster featuring Chang Chen and Choi Siwon, along with indie band Shallow Levee’s tour, Speak in Silence. Chunghwa holds a 64% stake in the fund, while TAICCA has 30%, E.Sun contributes 5%, and CDCC Capital Management holds a 1% share.