The BBC Studios has unveiled the first trailer for Asia, an upcoming natural history series narrated by Sir David Attenborough, featuring a new track created by SEVENTEEN and the acclaimed Bleeding Fingers Music team. The series, which explores the wildlife and landscapes of the largest continent on Earth, will soon air in the Philippines on BBC Earth.
BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit released the trailer for Asia, offering a glimpse into the extraordinary creatures and breathtaking vistas from across the continent. The stunning two-minute preview is accompanied by an original score composed by K-pop megastars SEVENTEEN and award-winning composers Jacob Shea and Laurentia Editha of Bleeding Fingers Music. The trailer promises a visual journey that showcases the incredible diversity of life across Asia, featuring unique moments like urban deer traveling with workers in Japan and the alien-like sea bunny moving gracefully along the ocean floor in Indonesia.
SEVENTEEN, fresh from the success of their record-breaking 2023 album, continues to make waves internationally. Earlier this year, they became the first K-pop group to perform on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, further cementing their status as global icons. Their involvement in Asia adds yet another milestone to their impressive career. The trailer’s uplifting soundtrack features vocals from SEVENTEEN’s DK and SEUNGKWAN, blending their emotional delivery with orchestral swells provided by Bleeding Fingers Music, perfectly complementing the visual splendor of the series.
The extended trailer is set to premiere across various platforms, including BBC Earth, and BBC Studios’ social media channels, such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. It will also be shared via the social platforms of SEVENTEEN and Bleeding Fingers, ensuring fans across the globe can tune in.
SEVENTEEN expressed their excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are deeply honored to be part of Asia, a series that highlights the awe-inspiring natural beauty and hidden wonders of the continent. Through our music, we strive to spread unity and positivity, and working alongside Sir David Attenborough and the talented team at Bleeding Fingers has been a surreal experience for us. We hope our music brings audiences even closer to the powerful stories told in this series.”
Russell Emanuel, CEO/President of Bleeding Fingers Music, praised the collaboration, adding, “It’s always a pleasure to work with world-renowned artists on projects as special as BBC Studios’ natural history series. SEVENTEEN was a perfect match for Asia—their passion and energy elevated the music to new heights, making this collaboration truly unforgettable.”
Matthew Wright, Series Producer for Asia, also commended the partnership: “The combination of SEVENTEEN’s heartfelt vocals and Bleeding Fingers’ incredible composition has created a magical piece of music that perfectly enhances the stunning footage we’ve captured over the past three years.”
Asia is a seven-part series, each episode lasting 60 minutes, produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit in collaboration with BBC America, ZDF, and France Télévisions. It was commissioned by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning for Specialist Factual. The series is executive produced by Roger Webb, with Matthew Wright serving as Series Producer, and Sreya Biswas as Head of Commissioning for Natural History. BBC Studios is managing global distribution and helped secure the co-production deals with BBC America, ZDF, and France Télévisions.
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