Asian Drama

Despite not being biologically related, Kim San Ha, Yun Ju Won, and Kang Hae Jun share a close bond with each other. The trio spent their adolescence raised by Ju Won's father Jeong Jae and San Ha's father Dae Uk, who did their best to give them a happy childhood as they healed from past trauma. Upon reaching adulthood, however, San Ha and Hae Jun sought out their biological families, leaving Ju Won behind.

Ten years later, the five members of their found family reunite, but things aren't the same as they used to be. Ju Won holds some resentment after feeling abandoned by San Ha and Hae Jun, while the two boys are struggling with new romantic feelings for Ju Won and their own familial issues. Can these chosen siblings work out their feelings with each other, and will romance form between them?

(Source: Viki)

Episodes: 16

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Wednesday, Thursday

This program is to recollect the daily lives of celebrities and form its unique sympathies among the singles within South Korea by showing celebrities' lives without significant filtering.

Although Itsuki and Fuyu were once separated despite their feelings for each other, they successfully reunite with the understanding of Fuyu’s husband and their daughter. They spend happy times together, filling the gap from the period they couldn’t meet, talking a lot, and embracing each other.

However, Fuyu’s first love appears before Itsuki, and Fuyu’s mother, who disapproves of their relationship, continues to monitor them, creating a tense atmosphere between the two. How will they overcome the trials that come their way after finally being together?

(Source: Japanese = TV Tokyo || Translation = BLtai.com)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 23 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Airs On: Friday

Fahsai's life and family have turned upside down overnight. She struggles through this hard time with her cooking ability. In the end, she can regain her happiness and also finds the love of her life.

(Source: thaidramatic_update on Instagram)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 52 min.

Content Rating: G - All Ages

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

It follows a group of close friends in their seventies, still chasing their dreams and love lives to the fullest.

Lee Sun Jae used to be a big star but now lives a simple life. Despite challenges, he handles neighborhood problems with humour and wisdom. Kim Yong Gun, another former star turned director, adds fun with his playful arguments. Lim Chae Mu, dreaming of YouTube fame after a career in lighting, completes the trio. Together, they show that friendship and adventure never get old and that age is just a number.

(Source: Korean = JoyNews24.com)

Episodes: 12

Duration: 60 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Airs On: Wednesday, Thursday

Two girls, Cai Xiao Ai, who is battling a terminal illness, and Gu Eun Zhao, a cold and distant girl, come together despite their fates. As they struggle with life's challenges, friendship, family, love, and their future, a hidden conspiracy begins to unravel around them.

(Source: WeTV)

Adapted from the webtoon "Knife in Her Heart" (칼가는 소녀) by O Ri (오리).

Episodes: 48

Duration: 10 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Airs On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

A behind the scenes look at South Korean boy band Seventeen's members.

Tags: SEVENTEEN, K-Pop, Variety Show, Talk Show, Friendship (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 30

Duration: 15 min.

Country: South Korea

Airs On: Monday

Aired: Jun 5, 2017 - Dec 25, 2017

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Xia Mo is born from a single-parent family, her father's departure has caused her a lack of security therefore she and Chu Qiu agreeded to be good friends for lifetime. Xia Mo always treats Chu Qiu, as a male best friend for friendship. She relies on Chu Qiu heavily as a habit, and in return he always took care of her and accompany her as his habit. The appearance of Wei Si Cong broke the peace, and make Chu Qiu to discover love but got rejected. Which Xia Mo starts to realize his disappearance and yearned for him day by day till they met again on the wedding.

On the first day, when Sheng Wang transferred to the attached high school, he "will not get acquainted without fighting" with Jiang Tian. What made him feel most magical was that Jiang Tian was certified as his brother that night.

In the process of defending the face and territory of Sheng Wang, a period of arrogant and arbitrary life began, and the two also went from not dealing with each other from the beginning to later cherishing each other. They thought this time was only a short period of life until they became indispensable to each other.

(Source: goodreads)

Adapted from the novel "Mou Mou" (某某) by Mu Su Li (木苏里).

Episodes: 12

Duration: 49 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Aired: Aug 22, 2024 - Oct 2, 2024

Airs On: Wednesday, Thursday

Ratings: 8.3

Soma Yui and Torino Naoki were childhood friends, but they met again as adults. Just as he decides to propose to Yui, Naoki suddenly disappears from Yui's sight after being embroiled in a mysterious incident. Naoki continues to wander in this world as a spirit without knowing that he has died.

Naoki asks Uozumi Yuzuru, a detective who is the only one able to see Naoki, to convey his feelings to Yui, but Naoki ends up breaking up without properly saying "thank you, goodbye, and I love you" to the person he loves the most.

`Shinsengumi'' is a story about the fictional young Shinsengumi soldiers Fukakusa Kyujuro and Kamagiri Daisaku. After his father is killed, Okajuro joins the Shinsengumi to improve his sword skills and avenge his death. At the entrance exam, I met Daisaku, a promising newcomer with excellent sword skills. Although the two develop a passionate friendship, they are at the mercy of the times and are destined to have to kill each other...

(Source: Japanese = natalie.mu)

Adapted from the manga "Shinsengumi" (新選組) by Tezuka Osamu (手塚治虫).

Episodes: 10

Duration: 30 min.

Airs On: Thursday

The story of a woman in a mountain cabin in Gangwon province who’s been possessed by an evil spirit and a priest tries to stop it. 66 years and six months later, best friends Sang Goo and Jae Pil buy the cabin and Mi Na ends up intertwined with them after coming on a trip. The movie follows the terrifying things that happen to the group, and it’s described that the film is about the “satanic” goat-headed figure Baphomet.

The character Sang Goo is said to be a man who appears intimidating but is really naive, while his friend Jae Pil is a man who seems rough on the outside but is actually warm. In contrast to the others from rich families, Mi Na grew up in a normal household in the countryside and she’s described as eccentric.

(Source: Soompi)

Duration: 1 hr. 41 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Ratings: 7.6

The station is the last station of the sea line railway, and when the south line of the sea line travels here, it means that it has arrived at the end point of the sea line railway. The next stop, Success--Shanhai Line Begins to Meet..., let the two people who are originally strangers start to meet, and the life story is about to begin, some people will get off the bus halfway, and some people will walk all the way to the end. "Chasing Success" is a modern family ethics drama, the story takes place next to you and me, watching a group of single tenants under the same roof, drifting north to pursue dreams, reaping love and friendship, but also facing gains and losses, from the process of their mutual companionship and growth, redefined: "What is success?" Define your own success, insist on chasing points, and embrace success.

Tags: Friendship (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 200

Duration: 1 hr. 38 min.

Country: Taiwan

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Aired: Nov 20, 2023 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

For this friend group, no matter how hard their university studies are, there's always something more to do their head in; the chaos of life and love won't let anyone rest.

We are... friends, but we fight each other and like each other so much we might hit on each other.

(Source: Thai = GMMTV)

Adapted from the novel 'We are... คือ เรารักกัน' by ภารวี.

Episodes: 16

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Wednesday

Focuses on two insomniac schoolmates, a boy named Ganta and a girl named Isaki. Both worry about their constant lack of sleep. After a chance meeting in the school's observatory-turned-storage room, the two share secrets, and begin having an unusual connection.

A variety show focused around the KPOP group EN-HYPEN where they complete games, obstacle courses, and trivia in order to strengthen their friendship and trust.

The first-ever, original variety show featuring TOMORROW X TOGETHER and their bubbly personalities off the stage!

(Source: Weverse official Twitter)

Tags: Tomorrow X Together, Variety Show, K-Pop, Reality Show, Friendship (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 135

Duration: 30 min.

Country: South Korea

Airs On: Monday

Aired: Jan 13, 2020 - ?

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

In this season of Stray Kids’ reality show, each member represents a family member who has to fight to occupy the throne. They play various games on a snowfield to select the king. SKZ CODE pays homage to the American fantasy drama “Game of Thrones”.

(Source: MyDramaList)

Tags: Stray Kids, K-Pop, Reality Show, Variety Show, Friendship (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 56

Duration: 28 min.

Country: South Korea

Airs On: Thursday

Aired: Feb 3, 2021 - ?.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

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

It redefines dating shows with a family twist! Together with four pairs of biological brothers and sisters, they gather in a shared house to assist each other in finding romantic partners. It introduces a refreshing concept where siblings embark on a quest to find love, not just for themselves but for each other, all under the watchful eyes of their siblings.

(Source: Viki)

Episodes: 15

Duration: 2 hr. 15 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Friday

Ratings: 8.2

A story about the friendship between a 17-year-old high school girl and a 75-year-old lady who met through BL manga.

Adapted from the manga series "Metamorphose no Engawa" (メタモルフォーゼの縁側) by Tsurutani Kaori (鶴谷香央理).

Xiao Chang Qing, Sun Qian Cheng and Chen Xin Cheng worked hard all their lives. After retirement, they finally got together and co-founded a warm retirement community. In the community, they solved problems that elderly people faced, and in the process, they recognized their own problems and reconciled with their family and with themselves.

Episodes: 36

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The self-disciplined and diligent editor-in-chief of a magazine, Ye Han, helped the clumsy and lovely physical education teacher Li Xiaoxiao resolve embarrassing crises again and again by chance. Due to past experiences, it was difficult to take the step of love.

The enthusiastic and direct magazine publisher Xu Jiacheng met their former model sister Tong Yiwen. The two continued to seek balance in their pursuit of love and career.

The relationship between the four became complicated and full of challenges because of Xiaoxiao's secret love for Jiacheng. With Xiaoxiao's secret love and fragility, Xiaoxiao completely healed Ye Han's emotional wounds, and Jiacheng and Yiwen passed the test and finally achieved a positive result.

Several other friends are also going through the tempering of life. The steady and down-to-earth lawyer Xu Yan has excellent professional ability, but he never dared to face the relationship with the young and energetic Xu Jialin. The romantic restaurant owner Lu Zheng and his wife Guo Shenglin has been married for many years, and in a seemingly beautiful marriage, there are also unknown troubles. After going through multiple tests of career and relationship, they finally gained their own happiness and deepened their bond with each other.

Episodes: 40

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Ratings: 7.9

Knowing nothing more than the working-class life he is born into, headstrong Lu Xiao Lu reluctantly starts down the path he is expected to follow. At age nineteen in 1990s China, he feels pressure to follow suit with those around him and takes a job at the town’s saccharin factory. Slowly, he adjusts to the bureaucratic factory routine, making the best of the situation by bonding with coworkers, flirting with girls, and refusing to give in completely to the expectations of those around him.

As Lu Xiao Lu finds his way, a startling portrait of an economically expanding China comes into view; the propaganda of a common goal gives way to a bottom-line system that he sees as indifferent to individual happiness. But thanks to the relationships he develops, Lu Xiao Lu decides to fight for the life he wants.

(Source: Goodreads)

Adapted from the novel "Young Babylon" (少年巴比伦) by Lu Nei (路内).

Episodes: 26

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Ratings: 8.3

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.

(Source: youth.toy.devhand.net; edited by NAY)

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: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Tuesday

Ratings: 8.4

About the friendship and love between 4 police officers working at a police station who each have their own problems. Shikahama Suzunosuke is suspended from work due to a mistake he made while Mabuchi Haruhi works at the general affairs department.

Yano Katsuhiko, a weather forecaster who is divorced and is introduced by his friend, Taguchi to popular radio DJ Yukawa Sachi aka "Love Specialist". Yano recalled seeing pictures of her before but the person he actually saw is Sachi's friend, Yujin.

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

After devoting themselves to their training, avoiding romantic attachments and being forbidden from any excursions, five aspiring idols are dumped by their agency in Korea. Suddenly, they find themselves breaking every rule they'd adhered to. After a night of drinking in Itaewon, the five unexpectedly wake up on a beach in Busan.

With no memory of the previous night, they'll have to find their way back to Seoul and locate their lost passports before boarding their flight back to Thailand.

Episodes: 10

Aired On: Wednesday

At the hotel inheritance ceremony, Wu Xiao Song dramatically met Chen Ying Zi, who was in charge of refurbishing the hotel. Chen Ying Zi became the number one public enemy of merchants in Liaohe Old Street. In order to keep the hotel, Wu Xiao Song had to bite the bullet and contact Chen Ying Zi. In order for Chen Ying Zi to successfully complete the transformation plan, she must also cross the hurdle of the family.

The two butt heads but eventually became friends. They also developed a touch of affection during several exchanges. When the renovation plan came to an end, Chen Ying Zi chose kindness and used a set of ancient building protection schemes to save Wu Jia Hotel and win the trust of the merchants.

(Source: Chinese = Baidu)

Episodes: 24

Duration: 10 min.

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Three women who wouldn't have known each other without a fight go against the routine and stand side by side in facing life's challenges. They never give up their persistence towards love and pursuit of ideals.

Lu Zhenzhen who takes her career very seriously returns to Chengdu while disregarding everything for the sake of love. Gu Man Ting who married her childhood sweetheart very early on has been wanting to escape her marriage. She invites Zhenzhen to join her business, "Chuanbailou."

The sudden appearance of catering entrepreneur Liang Qing Ran disrupts their trajectory and the crisis at "Chuanbailou" allows the three very different women to truly get to know each other. As their love, career, and ideals are tested at every level, in the city of Chengdu, what choices will they make?

(Source: ChineseDrama.info)

Episodes: 24

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

High school sophomores Ryo, Hikaru, and Chika are living a seemingly peaceful high school life while harboring hidden emotions. One day, Hikaru and Chika find 8mm film in an old warehouse inside the school. A stunning girl in the film captures Hikaru’s attention, while Ryo worries about Hikaru, and Chika keeps an eye on the beautiful girl, whose gaze seems to pass by.

(Source: BLTai.com)

Episodes: 8

Aired On: Friday