Asian Drama

It is a family meddling dating reality program where siblings come together to help each other find romantic partners.

I-LAND 2 is an upcoming 2022 survival show created by Belift Lab. It is scheduled to premiere in the first half of 2022. It is the sequel to I-LAND where boy band ENHYPEN was created.

Song Ki Baek is single and 33 years old. He works as an announcer at a broadcasting station. People consider him an ideal announcer. He is polite and well-mannered. One day, Song Ki Baek suffers from a disease which causes him to speak without thinking first. He now faces the biggest crisis of his life.

Meanwhile, On Woo Joo is an enthusiastic TV variety show writer. She becomes interested in Song Ki Baek’s harsh language, and she gets him to appear on her variety show.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 12

Duration: 1 hr. 20 min.

Jung Ki Sub is Kim Jin Woo's slacker friend - and secret crush. So when Ki Sub asks to crash at his place, his heart tingles to be near him everyday. But as the short stay turns into permanent mooch, how long can Jin Woo keep his true feelings under wraps and hold back from confessing?

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Adapted from the webtoon "Can't Confess" (고백을 못하고) by Seok Young (석영).

Episodes: 8

Duration: 28 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Thursday

It's everywhere, but it's nowhere! The HYPE Boy Scout project will perfectly satisfy our selfish desires! Become the representative of a top 5 agency! Tak Jae Hoon took on the challenge of entering the entertainment business with a big dream. Together with his staff, he gathers charming and unique people and holds auditions! Who will be the hip and hot Hype Boy who will pass the rigorous judgment of the four judges? A dopamine-exploding new concept entertainment show that competes with charm and talent never before seen in the world!

(Source: Korean = ENA)

Episodes: 12

One of the best MCs in the country, Yu Jae Seok, often asks about how others play on their day-offs. It has gotten to the point that he says this out of habit. His saying sparks an idea in Kim Tae Ho's head. He gets the thought of filming celebrities on their day-offs on a relay camera. So Tae Ho hands a small and portable camera to Jae Seok out of the blue. At first, Jae Seok is taken aback but goes along with the idea. Starting with Jae Seok, celebrities get handed a camera to film their everyday lifestyle. Some may work out to get in shape, some may simply rest up from their tiring schedule, and others may meet up with friends they didn't have the time to. From well-known comedians to global superstars, the relay camera captures unexpected and uniques stories. Take a peek at what the celebrities are up to on their day-offs and discover something new about them.

A variety show where the hosts visit ordinary citizens during their brief moments of free time, aiming to sprinkle a bit of luck into their lives.

(Source: Soompi)

Episodes: 8

Duration: 1 hr. 40 min.

Aired On: Tuesday

Ending millions of years of humans eating animal meat, BF now dominates the genetically engineered cultured meat market. There are people inside BF and outsiders who begin to have doubts about the path taken by BF CEO Yoon Ja Yoo. Yoon Ja Yoo founded BF with On San, who has a Ph.D. in physiology.

Meanwhile, after graduating from the Naval Academy, Woo Chae Woon served in the army, but he now works as a bodyguard.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 10

Airs On: Wednesday

The drama follows the lives of seven boys navigating their school years and personal growth, each grappling with family obligations, loss, poverty, abandonment, violence, and rejection.

After an unwanted return to Songju-si, Kim Hwan meets six boys. As an outsider and the son of Kim Chang Jun, the boys sometimes find him suspicious and misunderstand his actions, leading to conflicts. Despite these initial difficulties, they eventually become friends. It seemed awkward at first, but over time, they grow closer and open their hearts. They travel and play together, sharing their problems to help each other heal. Realizing they all have similar family issues, they become even closer. Hwan confronts his own feelings by staying with the other boys. As he spends time with them, he starts to like Songju-si and genuinely wishes for these days to continue forever.

However, Chang Jun notices the other boys and considers them useless, insisting that Hwan stay away from them. Hwan, who has always lived an obedient life, raises his voice for the first time and confronts his emotions.

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Adapted from the webtoon "Save Me". The series is inspired by BU (BTS Universe). It expands on the storyline fans have seen throughout BTS' music videos and Save Me webtoon.

Episodes: 12

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Content Rating: G - All Ages

King of Mask Singer is a South Korean singing competition program starting Celebrities. Each competition lasts for two episodes, with the singers competing one-on-one in three elimination rounds. They are given elaborate masks to wear in order to conceal their identity, thus removing factors such as popularity, career and age that could lead to prejudiced voting. In the first round, both contestants sing the same song, while in the second and third round they each sing a solo song. The winners of each pair are selected by the audience and panel of celebrities through instant live votes.

The identities of the singers are not revealed until they have been eliminated. The winner of the third round challenges the previous competition's Mask King, and is either eliminated or becomes the new Mask King.

Every week there will be a featured market from South Korea and within it, there are 3 types of food selected as its representatives. The cast and guest(s), as contestants, have to play games and win to be able to enjoy the food. There will be a dressing theme concept for the cast and guest(s) to follow for the filming of each episode. For episodes, 1–4, the program format is only 3 rounds of song dictation. From episode 5, the program format changed to 2 rounds of song dictation, with a Snack Time in between the dictation segments.

A new camping trip set in southern France. Traveling around Europe using camping sites instead of hotels, rental cars instead of trains, and local supermarkets instead of restaurants.

(Source: Korean = newsis.com)

Episodes: 10

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Sunday

Na Moon Young is married to Cha Sung Jae, but Cha Sung Jae suddenly disappears. Na Moon Young tries to find her husband and uncover the secret behind his disappearance.

Meanwhile, Ha Yeon Joo is neighbors with Na Moon Young. There is also a mysterious man named Do Jin Woo who holds a key to the secret of Cha Sung Jae's disappearance.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 12

Airs On: Saturday, Sunday

It is a reality show that observes actors' daily lives, contemplating their careers and always looking to grow and change.

A high-teen noir romance under the theme of 'Texas Hold 'em' amid the recent popularity of hold 'em poker as a sport in Korea.

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An asteroid is on course to crash into Earth in 200 days and destroy the planet. The world soon learns of the news and falls into confusion.

Jin Se Kyung works as a middle-school teacher in Woongchun City. She learns about the impending end of the world. She decides to quit her job and do volunteer work at a child and youth division in city hall. She struggles to save children in danger. Her boyfriend of many years is Ha Yoon Sang. He currently works as a researcher at a biotechnology research institute in the United States. After news of the end of the world is released, he flies back to South Korea to be with Jin Se Kyung.

Woo Sung Jae is an assistant priest at a Catholic Church. The presiding priest at the church ran away after news broke out about the approaching asteroid. Woo Sung Jae now takes care of the parishioners at the church. Kang In A is a commander of a combat support battalion. She goes around Woongchun City, which has been ruined, to provide supplies, transport and security.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Adapted from the novel "Shumatsu no Furu" (終末のフール / ) by Kotaro Isaka (伊坂 幸太郎).

Episodes: 12

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Cinematography: Son Won Ho [손원호]

Cha Soo Hyuk is focused only on his survival, without any grand goals. He reunites with Lee Yoon Dae, who he was very close with. Yoon Dae was living with his girlfriend but now has nowhere to go. They end up living together.

(Source: TMDb)

Episodes: 5

Duration: 20 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Thursday

Wish I Have, Kara S01 (2024)

After suffering from serial paranormal events, a wealthy family living in LA summons a young rising shaman duo Hwa Rim and Bong Gil to save the newborn of the family. Once they arrive, Hwa Rim senses a dark shadow of their ancestor has latched on the family in a so-called 'Grave Calling'.

In order to exhume the grave and relieve the ancestor, Hwa Rim seeks help from top-notch geomancer Sang Deok and mortician Yeong Geun. To their dismay, the four find the grave at a shady location in a remote village in Korea. Unaware of the consequences, the exhumation is carried out, unleashing a malevolent force buried underneath.

(Source: showbox.co.kr)

Duration: 2 hr. 13 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

In his 40s, the stuntman Woo-seok wishes to go back to the prime of his life in 1997, before a facial scar ended his acting dreams. One day, he purchases five talismans from an unknown monk, hoping to change his life. However, during a film shoot, a car accident transports him back to his high school days in 1997. Now living as the high school student, he embarks on a project to revamp his past life, which was filled with a troublesome father, son, and husband.

'Crime Scene' is a mystery game show in which six celebrity players become suspects in a murder case and they have to prove themselves innocent while at the same time try to solve the mystery of who killed the victim among them like the game 'Clue'.

Four ex-couples live under one roof for three weeks to find love-new or re-visited. Knowing everyone’s ex is in the house, they must hide who that is by pretending to be strangers. While keeping that a secret, they try to get to know others and build new relationships throughout their stay. Through the EX-REVIEW and EX-CHAT systems, singles have opportunities to learn about their new date partners from the ex of that person. Will new relationships begin? Or do ex-couples rekindle their feelings?

(Source: CJ ENM)

Episodes: 16

Duration: 2 hr. 6 min.

Aired On: Friday

Celebrities are here to find your home sweet home! The show features two teams of celebs competing to help their clients find the new houses for them. As "real estate coordinators," celebs visit realtors and discover houses that fit the needs of the clients. They aren't afraid of cold weather, continuous allies to go through, nor stiff steps to climb. In the end, clients grades how much they are happy with celebs' proposals. Which team will get the clients pleased?

A new factual talk show explores human nature by examining the lives of two characters with the exact nature but different life paths and the devastating consequences that 'one difference' makes.

Nowadays Parenting My Dear Child is a show that provides parenting/child caring consults to families. The clients - usually parents who have problems with child care - asks to help them how to care for children properly. Then, a group of celebrities who have experiences in child care, as well as child care and parenting experts, will offer solutions and helps training. The show also provides knowledge and trendy information on how to raise the children. Ultimately, the program aims to make changes in families, relatives, friends, and everyone in society for providing better care for children.

Episodes: N/A

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Friday

No planning, no googling, and of course, no famous spots! Jun and Kwak embark on unplanned food trips following recommendations from locals. This is the adventure of two foodies that captures the stories of people and the flavors of the neighborhood.

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City Fishers, the most popular fishing variety show in Korea, comes back with the new season. Let's enjoy the new fishing trip with the three Lees, who are still crazy about fishing, and the guest anglers.

Episodes: 10

Si Young has been chosen to play the lead role in an experimental art film centered around her dance major. Along with her college friend Chae Yoon, they perform geometric dance routines as part of a shamanic ceremony as directed by the film's director. However, their world is turned upside down when a production team member suddenly falls from the roof, but their seemingly lifeless body begins to move and come to life.

(Source: ktalpha.kr)

Duration: 1 hr. 40 min.

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Episodes: 10

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Friday

Eun Soo Hyun is a psychology professor and a famous writer, but her life has completely changed. Her young son dies unjustly. Making things worse, the person responsible for her son’s death isn’t punished by the law. Eun Soo Hyun loses hope in this world. She decides to punish the person responsible for her son’s death by herself. Her life is still in pain and despair. Somehow, Eun Soo Hyun gets involved with other people who suffer from pain similar to hers and solves their mysterious cases. They slowly get healed in the process.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 14

Airs On: Friday, Saturday

Six residents try to uncover unprecedented incidents and mysteries in apartments in South Korea in this true-story mystery variety show that transcends time and space! Each episode will be based on real events and have a unique setting in a different period and location, stimulating viewers’ investigative skills and memories of each era.

Who will be the main character who will solve the secret?

(Source: tvN)

Episodes: 10

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Friday