Asian Drama

The 'Universe League', which will create a boy group, will be held in a completely different format from Season 1. It is a league-style audition where the final winning team that wins the Prism Cup debuts. Three representative K-pop artists will become the managers of each club. They select team members through a trainee draft and compete against each other. This was combined with the sports element of combining the best members of each club through a trade of exchanging trainees. Through this, 'Universe League' is expected to be a differentiated audition that shows more dynamic competition.

(Source: Korean = sports.khan.co.kr)

Episodes: 10

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Airs On: Friday

During the summer in the present day, Jeon Youn Ha runs a vacation cottage located deep in the woods. His peaceful life is shaken by the sudden appearance of a mysterious woman named Yoo Sung A.

In the early 2000's, Koo Sang Joon ran the same vocation cottage as Jeon Young Ha did years later. Koo Sang Joon and his family also lived there, but, during the summer, something happened at his vacation cottage and Koo Sang Joon lost everything because of that. At that time, Yoon Bo Min worked as a police officer at the nearest police substation from the vacation cottage. 20 years later, Yoon Bo Min is transferred to the same police substation where she worked before and she begins to work there as the chief. She enjoys solving things and begins to observe Jeon Young Ha closely.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 8

Content Rating: 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity)

Airs On: Thursday

In her final year of high school, Lee Hong Ju fell head over heels in love. But this first brush with love ended in heartbreak. Ever since, she has been deeply skeptical when it comes to everything love-related. A decade later, she has become an animation producer when fate reunites her with her former crush, Hu Yeong, in a cafe.

He has returned to South Korea from the United States and is now a 29-year-old financial planner. They are both hit by a wave of emotions. Could a fresh chance at romance be in the cards? Or has too much water passed under the bridge?

(Source: Viki)

Adapted from the webtoon "Uyeonilkka?" (우연일까?) written by Nam Ji Eun (남지은) and illustrated by Kim In Ho (김인호).

Episodes: 8

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Monday, Tuesday

Set in 1960s South Korea. The series follows two men through their bromance and the obstacles they face during a turbulent time in the country’s history.

It depicts the story of Park Doo Chil, who is known as Uncle Samsik, who always has three meals a day, even during the war, and Kim San, an elite man from the Korean Military Academy, who wants to create a country where everyone lives well.

(Source: Korean = Naver || Translation = Deadline.com)

Episodes: 16

Airs On: Wednesday

Yang Kkot-Nim is a therapist at a rehabilitation hospital. She is bright and brave, but highly emotional inside. Since her father passed away, Kkot-Nim gets through the world with her step mom Jang Soon-Ae, who has been always nice to her step-daughter Kkot-Nim.

Witness to a Prosecution is a Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The original broadcast was on the TVB Jade network with 45-minute episodes airing five days a week from 20 December 1999 to 16 January 2000. The drama stars Bobby Au-yeung as the famous historical forensic medical expert Song Ci. Set during the Southern Song Dynasty of Mid-Imperial China, Witness to a Prosecution tells a fictionalised account of Chee's modest beginnings and the events leading to the creation of his book Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified, the world's earliest documentation of forensic science.

A collection of strange objects that collect the abnormalities of modern society. Whether it be strange horror stories, eerie city gossip, or unimaginable supernatural events... every page tells a cursed story.

(Source: bilibili)

Episodes: 26

Pho, the only district in the central basin, is controlled by Thongkam. He's a rich and influential man who gained his wealth through illegal activities. No one dares to fight him; even authorities are scared of him. However, one day a young and fearless stranger called Thanu appeared. He has the kind of Kard Chuek skills that have never been seen before. He becomes a threat to Thongkam. Lamai and Lamian are sisters. They inherited a big market in Pho after their parents died. Although sisters, the two girls have extremely different personalities. Lamai, the oldest, is arrogant and values money over everything, but deep down she's a good person. Lamian has a strong personality with a bad temper and constantly pesters her sister to break up with her boyfriend Thongdee, son of Thongkam. Lamian knows they're not good people but Lamai refuses to believe her. Boonsom is a hot headed and aggressive young man. He's one of the most skillful Kard Chuek fighters in Pho, which makes both Thongkam and Thongdee see him as a threat. Thongkam frames him for murder and Boonsom's mother falls ill after seeing her son getting arrested. Lamai takes care of her despite her dislike for Boonsom. Thanu is interested in Lamai, but she doesn't hide her hatred for him. She only has eyes for Thongdee. Everyone thinks that her parents' death was an accident, but they were actually murdered by Thongdee. This is because he learned the parents were upset at Lamai's relationship with him. Boonsom is released from jail and works hard to become a police officer. His relationship with Lamian changes over time. Thanu and Boonsom join forces to fight against Thongdee and Thongkam.

Goguryeo, at the time of the protagonist's birth, is no longer powerful as it used to be. Prior to his birth, his grandfather, King Gogugwon was killed by the Baekje forces led by King Geunchogo. When his uncle King Sosurim died without a heir, his father King Gogugyang rose to the throne of Goguryeo. At the same time, they were also under attack by the Later Yan forces, led by none other than the Emperor of Later Yan himself, Murong Chui. After his father's death, he rises to the throne and vows to restore Goguryeo to its former glory. His struggle would later form the basis of a popular Korean legend.

Zi Ling is a dreamer who has always been overshadowed by her perfect older sister Lu Ping. For a long time, she's secretly been in love with Chu Lian, who also happens to be Lu Ping's boyfriend. Lu Ping is busy with her own dream of becoming a successful professional dancer and has little time for Chu Lian. Conflict arises when Chu Lian realizes that the one he truly loves is Zi Ling. An unfortunate accident forces a guilt-ridden Chu Lian to enter an unhappy marriage with Lu Ping, but he is unable to forget Zi Ling. Fei Yun Fan is a mysterious, wealthy, and much older man who loves Zi Ling with all his heart. Hoping to move on with her life, Zi Ling gradually reciprocates Fei Yun Fan's affection.

Pop singer Otsuka Ai made her acting debut in June 2005 with the drama series Tokyo Friends. Released only on DVD, the five-episode urban drama about four young women was a huge hit despite never being broadcast on television. The series was so popular, a feature film based on the drama was released a year later. In addition to Otsuki Ai, the fresh cast includes Kobayashi Mao, Makimura Yoko, Matsumuto Rio, Eita, Kitamura Ikki, and Sato Ryuta. Small-town girl Rei (Otsuka Ai) moves to the big city to pursue her dreams. In Tokyo, she finds work at a pub and befriends the three other girls who work there, art student Maki (Kobayashi Mao), opportunistic Ryoko (Makimura Yoko), and aspiring actress Hirono (Matsumoto Rio). Their pub's name is Yume no Kura, or "Dream Warehouse", and indeed each girl is in search of her dreams. Rei joins the band Sakaban and must work hard for their big debut. Ryoko lives life freely, but her laid-back attitude hides a deeper story. Unsure of her goals, Maki begins to question her love for art, while Hirono joins a theater troupe run by her high school crush. Through the tears and laughter, the four friends stick it out together on the bumpy road toward their dreams.

Living in an area known for its juvenile crime, 21-year-old Makoto is a friend of King, the leader of a youth gang called the G-Boys, though he himself does not want to join as a member. Known for his cool head and ability to get things done, Makoto becomes an key trouble-shooter for the gang by diffusing tense situations and keeping his friends out of harm's way. However, the death of his girlfriend and an escalating turf war with a rival gang threaten to be more than Makoto can handle.