Asian Drama

Lee In is a prince. His older brother is King Lee Sun, who cares about him a lot. Vowing loyalty to his older brother, Lee In is taken hostage by the Qing Dynasty. King Lee Sun soon views his younger brother's loyalty as betrayal and begins to hate him. Lee In endures deep emotional pain because of this.

Lee In then meets an unknown baduk player who wagers on her games. He is completely fascinated by the baduk player. Through circumstances, Lee In becomes the king. He holds the highest position and is a strong person, but he is sad and weak internally.

When Kang Hee Soo was gaining fame as an unknown baduk player, she met Prince Lee In and fell in love with him. Through a vortex of fate, she becomes a spy. She approaches King Lee In to get her revenge.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 16

Duration: 1 hr. 20 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Saturday, Sunday

A poor samurai in the Edo era finds himself receiving the latest electrical appliances from the modern world one day.

In the third installment of the series, the Grand Empress has come back for another run at the gang. At the frustration of Yong Qi's lack of heir, the Grand Empress has made Yong Qi marry another girl so that he may produce a son and maybe one day become the emperor. Xiao Jian, Xiao Yan Zi's brother is in love with Qing Er, but he has a grudge with the emperor for killing their parents many years ago. Since Qing Er is a popular person in front of the Grand Empress, her marriage is within the empress's hands. In order for them to be together, Yong Qi must marry the other girl. Yong Qi chose to be the hero and sacrificed himself so that Qing Er and Xiao Jian could be together. What is worse is that the nation bordering China is going into war and Er Kang became drafted. During one of the big battles he loses his memory and falls for another girl. Will Er Kang return to Zi Wei? Will Yong Qi fall for his second wife?

Khem and Wan, two young men from Chachoengsao take on the mission to investigate the truth hidden inside "Man Suang", the most luxurious and mysterious entertainment club in Siam. Behind the curtain, people gather to plan and make political negotiations during the end of King Rama III's reign. The two friends join the troupe and meet Chatra, a taphon musician. The relationship between the three develops while the dark secret of Man Suang and their hidden motives begin being revealed bit by bit.

This mission, thus, involves murder, rebelion, the search for truth, and a major change for both the kingdom and the three men.

(Source: Major Group)

"Shogun" is set in feudal Japan in the 1600s at the dawn of the Battle of Sekigahara. As the enemy's siege approaches Lord Yoshii Toranaga, the strongest military commander in the Sengoku period, a British navigator called James Blackthorne, who comes bearing secrets that could save him from his predicament, drifts ashore into his territory.

Toranaga orders Mariko, a mysterious religious noblewoman who can speak English, to translate for Blackthorne (who later becomes known as Anjin) and a bond begins to form between the two. As the war rages on, their fates intertwine as they navigate among this treacherous political landscape while caught in a power struggle between two of the most powerful daimyōs.

(Source: Drama-Otaku.com)

Adapted from the novel "Shogun" by James Clavell.

Episodes: 10

Airs On: Tuesday

Ban Ruo Shui is the innocent and kindhearted princess of the Yin kingdom, but when she ends up being sent to the country of Southern Jiang, she endures countless torments and tortures, forcing her to change if she wants to pursue her freedom and independence.

Her love story with Yu Wen Sheng, prince of Northern Jiang, seems doomed as no matter how much he loves, his revenge and hatred may end up ruining everything...

(Source: Chinese = Sina || Translation = MyDramaList)

Episodes: 22

Duration: 10 min.

It tells both the heart-fluttering love story and fierce obsession of a King with two opposite personalities and an assassin girl who wants to kill him but ends up falling in love with him.

Crown Prince Sajo Hyun is an intellectual character who uses his innate artistic sense to work as a fashion designer at a downtown boutique while hiding his identity of crown prince. He has a wound deep down in his heart from his childhood due to his oppressive father Sajo Seung. Sajo Hyun’s other personality Ak Hee is a charming character who can easily seduce others, but he is cursed to feel extreme pain when he makes physical touch with others.

Yeon Wol lives a life full of twists and turns, going from an assassin to concubine. Yeon Wol is the royal descendant of the fallen Yeon Dynasty and the only daughter of Yeon Poong Hak. Yeon Wol hides her identity and becomes assassin Gye Ra to avenge her family. While trying to assassinate the king, she falls into a trap set by an unknown person and wakes up the next day with no memory of her past.

(Source: Soompi)

Adapted from the webtoon "Love Song for Illusion" (환상연가) by Vanziun (반지운).

Episodes: 16

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Monday, Tuesday

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Duration: 1 hr. 29 min.

It tells the legendary story of Di Renjie who is known for his crime-solving abilities. Di Renjie has conquered the imperial examinations and awaits his official appointment in Chang'an. However, he was suddenly dispatched by Empress Wu Zetian to a border town where he encounters many mysteries. Di Renjie stands up to the challenge of upholding the duty of the higher judiciary to bring peace and prosperity to the people.

(Source: ChineseDrama.info)

Two versions available: 30 episodes (TV) || 32 episodes (Online).

Episodes: 36

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

It tells the story of the founding female general of Nanxia who took off her red robe in exchange for battle gear and became the goddess of war.

A Mai, the daughter of a Nanxia official, is out for blood after her family was killed by her childhood sweetheart Chen Qi. Having grown into a young woman, she disguises herself as a man and wanders the lands to seek revenge. During a chance encounter, A Mai rescues Shang Yizhi, the son of the Crown Princess, and helps him out of many predicaments. Their fates have been intertwined ever since.

When war broke out, A Mai joined the military. She moved up from a foot soldier to a commander due to her marvelous achievements. At the same time, Shang Yizhi has been struggling to survive as he is being hunted down. A Mai assists him in turning the tide. Meanwhile, she also has repeated encounters with the enemy general Chang Yu Qing in the battlefield. Through unexpected events, their paths cross again and they experience life and death together. In the face of the cruelties of the times, A Mai must make a decision for the sake of her country.

(Source: cdramainfo)

Adapted from the novel "A Mai Cong Jun" (阿麦从军 ) by Xian Cheng (鲜橙).

Episodes: 34

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Episodes: 20

Duration: 10 min.

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

In a dilapidated mansion under heavy debts, there are two heaven-sent marriages across social classes, three young women and four brothers.

(Source: ChineseDrama)

Episodes: 24

Cho Yeo Hwa has been a widow for 15 years. Her in-laws are the most prestigious noble family in the area. During the day, she lives quietly at home and never goes outside. But, during the night, Yeo Hwa secretly jumps over the surrounding wall and takes care of people who need help. In the process, she gets involved with Park Soo Ho, and she begins to dream about her future. Meanwhile, Soo Ho is a senior officer. He is good at his job and has an attractive appearance.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 12

Airs On: Friday, Saturday

Zhang Yi Meng, who lives in the present day, is convinced that she is a princess who has travelled from the ancient state of Xi, and she tries by all means to return to the past. An unexpected faint brings her back to the ancient state, where everything feels familiar yet strange. However, this is actually a treatment process planned for her by her father and her psychiatrist Song Jing Cheng! What is fiction and what is reality?

In 1598, the seven-year Imjin War nears an end as Wae invaders prepare to withdraw from Joseon. Admiral Yi Sun-shin leads an allied fleet of Joseon and Ming ships to annihilate the Wae army. Joseon, Ming, and Wae forces clash at Noryang Strait, the deadly sea where Admiral Yi fights his last valiant battle.

(Source: HanCinema)

Duration: 2 hr. 33 min.

In the female-dominated city of Yueling, a group of killers hid in an inn waiting for a chance to take revenge. Unexpectedly, the inn was bought by a merchant lady, Lu Huai Shuang. The killers who were good at kinds of weapons were forced to practice playing and singing, and the leader of them, Yue Qi Shan, even became the head of the inn under Lu Huai Shuang's guidance and also completely fell in love with her.

(Source: WeTV Philippines)

Episodes: 20

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

500 years ago, Hong Luan and Tian Xi fought against the nine-tailed fox. Tian Xi Xing decided to use up his thousand-year soul power to seal the nine-tailed fox for Hong Luan Xing. Hong Luan Xing, who lost her memory, became Yue Lao's little matchmaker, Liu Ying Ying, and attacked the reincarnated immortal Jiang Chang Qing, who was under a ruthless curse. At this time, the nine-tailed fox was about to break through the seal. Three lifetimes of love and calamity, a thousand years of destiny.

(Source: Chinese = Tencent)

Episodes: 24

Duration: 10 min.

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

Xiao Lan, the herbs elf in Herb Village, unexpectedly saved the medical officer A Jiu, who could break through the "boundary" of Herb Village. Little did she know that A Jiu, in addition to being the revered "Divine Healer Jiu", had a hidden identity - the commander of the Shangqing Bureau tasked with capturing herb elf Jiu Ming.

Xiao Lan and A Jiu, through a twist of fate, formed a special bond where they share lives and wounds, leading to a cat-and-mouse game and unveiling the intertwined destinies of their past and present lives.

(Source: Cpophome)

Episodes: 24

Duration: 10 min.

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

On December 1979, Seoul had been enduring a harsh winter before the upcoming spring. After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo Kwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae Shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo Kwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.

(Source: HanCinema)

The two amnesiac youths, Yue Jin Zhao and Yue Qi, have been wandering the land in search of their identities and pasts, only for Yue Qi to lose all of her money to a member of the Risen Soul Cult. In the process of trying to recover the lost money, they meet up with Luo Zhou Yan, the head of the "Evanescent" Luo family who is spearheading efforts in her region to destroy the cult and expose its crimes. As the Yue siblings and Luo Zhao Yan join forces with each other and members of the True Martial Alliance: Ju Shi Fang, Ming Xin, and her uncle Xian Qing, to root out the leaders of the cult while overcoming their personal demons and finding out about the mysterious organizations operating in the shadows.

Adapted from a Chinese RPG game of the same name.

In 1910, in old Shanghai, a once inconsequential paparazzi becomes an industry darling once he publishes his portrayal of ten female celebrities, revealing the dark side of their glamorous lives.

(Source: WikiDrama)

Episodes: 47

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

Writer Hua Qing Ge transforms into a character within the world of her own novels. She thought she was in control of the script, but falling in love with Ji Chu was not part of the plan.

(Source: Baidu)

Episodes: 36

Duration: 30 min.

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

In the matriarchal kingdom of Liulian, facing both internal and external challenges, the royal counselor proclaimed, "The world will perish if six daughters are born."

Coincidentally, General Gu gave birth to six daughters. In order to save the youngest daughter, the Gu family falsely claimed to have a son. Their daughter, Gu Rong, of marriageable age, disguised herself as a man and married "good friend" Lord Yun together with her childhood friend, Shen Meng Chui.

From then on, this formidable trio joined forces and embarked on a struggle for the throne.

(Source: Cpophome.com)

Episodes: 20

Duration: 10 min.

Aired On: Saturday

This fourth season took place prior to the "Chinese Paladin 3" season.

Yun Tian He, a young man who had been living alone on a mountain peak, was on a regular boar hunting trip when he came across the young woman Han Ling Sha, from a clan of short-lived tomb raiders, attempting to break into his parents' tomb, culminating in the destruction of the tomb, and setting him on a journey alongside Ling Sha to the outside world to uncover his parents' past. On the journey, they encountered and befriended the adopted daughter of the magistrate of Shouyang, Liu Meng Li, who seemed to have connections to Tian He's father, and a skilled and kind swordmaster who trained at Mt. Kunlun's Qionghua School since a young age, Murong Zi Ying.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Adapted from the popular RPG of the same name.

Episodes: 36

Duration: 45 min.

In June 1993, the transnational cooperation between Donghai Chemical and Luoda Company was in full swing. Song Yun Hui, the key person behind the joint venture with Donghai, is leading the workers of Pengyang, a factory inferior to Donghai in all aspects, to begin its process of reform. Despite the difficulties in narrowing the gap between the two companies, Yunhui continues to adhere to his original intentions.

Lei Dong Bao leads Dengfeng Electric and merges with small factories to establish a cluster. He sets rules, finds investments, engages in foreign trade, and experiences the reality of human relationships. Nonetheless, he makes sure to always put the interests of the people first.

Yang Xun and Liang Si Shen are working together to build a shopping mall. In the midst of things, Liang Si Shen tries her best to balance Luoda's and Donghai's interests. The two gradually open their hearts in their cooperation to face future challenges hand in hand. With ups and downs along the way, the situation is constantly changing, but what remains unchanged are the courageous dream chasers who continue to work hard.

(Source: ChineseDrama.info)

Episodes: 33

Duration: 45 min.

The 63rd work of NHK Taiga Drama depicts the life of Murasaki Shikibu, a Japanese female poet who wrote "Tale of Hikaru Genji". This story is set in the mid-Heian period.

(Source: nhk.or.jp)

Episodes: 40