Asian Drama

The drama tells the story of young people in modern urban life who, in their search for love and self-discovery, are unafraid of setbacks and failures, ultimately achieving different kinds of growth. He Zhi Nan seeks love, while Han Su seeks a livelihood. The collision between emotion and reason creates a unique twist in the plot. Qu Yi Peng is focused on making a living, while Gao Peng is a wealthy second-generation character who bravely pursues self-discovery. Gao Peng has money but also hopes to gain the superpower of shouldering life’s responsibilities. (Source: Chinese = Baidu || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Zhe Li Mei You Shan Nan Xin Nv" (这里没有善男信女) by Liu Cui Hu (柳翠虎).

Episodes: 27

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

Duration: 45 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Celebrity dads are left to care for their kids alone for 48 hours without the help of anyone, while their wives leave the home to enjoy some relaxing time off. The wives are shown leaving the home before the 48 hours begins and coming back to greet their family once the 48 hours have ended. During the 48 hours, the dads and children are either doing a task the wives have written out for the dads to complete or the dads exploring new activities with their kids. Occasionally celebrity friends of the dads will stop by to interact with the kids.

A real-life "hipster" variety show where Gen-Z celebrities from the city become country Z by living in the countryside.

(Source: Korean = ENA)

Episodes: 10

Airs On: Sunday

The story follows Miyuki Izawa, a real estate company employee who pursues "how to make the last drink of the day taste better." Until now, she has mainly sourced ingredients for her evening drink at the supermarket Tsur Mart, but this time, she will expand her food source to include shopping districts.

(Source: Japanese = natalie.mu)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 30 min.

Airs On: Saturday

About the independence, growth, and friendship of the 'Bangpan Sisters', four women who started selling adult products door-to-door in a rural village in 1992, a time when “sex” was still taboo. It's a story of women who were ahead of their time when it was hard even to say the word 'sex', who somehow managed to bring a healthy dose of energy into the secretive world of couples and thrive on their own.

(Source: Korean = Naver)

Remake of the British drama "Brief Encounters" [2016].

Episodes: 12

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Saturday, Sunday

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.

A man with autistic disorder and a savant syndrome overcomes bias and discrimination by the society and becomes a paediatrician by utilizing his exceptional abilities that the disorder brings.

'Sister’s Direct Delivery' is a salty fishing village reality show about Yeom Jung Ah, Ahn Eun Jin, Park Joon Myun, and Dex, who start living in a seaside village for 3 days and 2 nights. It contains a variety of journeys, including various jobs by the sea and seasonal meals that can only be tasted there.

(Source: Korean = Naver)

Episodes: 12

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.

Airs On: Thursday

Komori Hiroto is a kind young man who works at the city hall. Since losing his parents in an accident, he has been living with his younger brother Michito, who has autism spectrum disorder. Their restful days are changed when they meet a young boy called “Lion” who they decide to take in. Before long, they get caught up in an incident that changes their lives completely.

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Duration: 54 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Airs On: Friday

A story of a child who has the right to decide the choice of gender and decides his future as he goes through adolescence.

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

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

A drama about the interactions between the owner/chef of a gourmet restaurant that is tucked away in a back alley, and the customers who visit with their various concerns. However, although he is warm-hearted and listens with the intent to help them, he misunderstands their problems and as a result gives misguided advice which confuses his customers…

A variety of mouthwatering dishes are also a highlight of each episode.

Adapted from the manga series "Meshi wo Kurahite Hana to Tsugu" (飯を喰らひて華と告ぐ) by Adachi Wahei (足立和平).

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Tags: Restaurateur Male Lead, Chef Male Lead, Middle-Aged Male Lead, Short Length Series, Miniseries, Misunderstanding, Cooking, Adapted From A Manga (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 12

Aired On: Tuesday

Aired: Jul 9, 2024 - ?

Duration: 12 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Eighty "Black Spoon" underdog cooks with a knack for flavor face 20 elite "White Spoon" chefs in a fierce cooking showdown among 100 contenders.

(Source: Netflix)

Episodes: N/A

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Aired On: Tuesday

Sasaoka Rio entered the teaching profession with dreams and hopes cherished in her heart. In her second year as a high school teacher, Rio's days were so stressful that she considered quitting her job.

Still, when Rio vents her complaints on a secret social media account, both venting her anger and being listened to by a gentle boyfriend, she maintains a balance between her natural energy and freshness.

The story unfolds when a third-year class suddenly lacks a homeroom teacher, so Rio is assigned to this position for the first time.

(Source: Japanese = natalie.mu || Translation = MyDramaList)

Tags: Student Supporting Character, School Setting, Classmates' Relationship, Teenager Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Miniseries, High School, Student-Teacher Relationship (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 54 min.

Country: Japan

Airs On: Sunday

Aired: Aug 18, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

This drama is adapted from the manga of the same name, and tells the story of Yuya Ishida, a young editor in his 20s, who became the editor of a sports magazine because of his baseball experience, but went to a women's magazine that he was not used to due to transfer. Temporarily serving there was a culinary researcher in his 50s, Mr. Miya, who is a signature figure in the Kyoto dialect and a popular entertainer who openly gays and lesbians. Although Tomo was nervous, Mitsuya's food grabbed his stomach with ease. Staring at Tomoya's gentle gaze, cheerful character, and occasionally showing cuteness, I was helplessly attracted——!?

Adapted from the manga series "Mitsuya Sensei no Keikakutekina Ezuke." (三ツ矢先生の計画的な餌付け) by Matsumoto Ayaka (松本あやか).

Tags: Age Gap [Drama Life], Middle-Aged Male Lead, Café Owner Supporting Character, Editor-in-chief Supporting Character, Editor Supporting Character, Editor Male Lead, Researcher Male Lead, Age Gap [Real Life], Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 10

Country: Japan

Airs On: Friday

Aired: Jul 26, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Sasaoka Rio entered the teaching profession with dreams and hopes cherished in her heart. In her second year as a high school teacher, Rio's days were so stressful that she considered quitting her job.

Still, when Rio vents her complaints on a secret social media account, both venting her anger and being listened to by a gentle boyfriend, she maintains a balance between her natural energy and freshness.

The story unfolds when a third-year class suddenly lacks a homeroom teacher, so Rio is assigned to this position for the first time.

(Source: Japanese = natalie.mu || Translation = MyDramaList)

Tags: Student Supporting Character, School Setting, Classmates' Relationship, Teenager Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Miniseries, High School, Student-Teacher Relationship (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 54 min.

Country: Japan

Airs On: Sunday

Aired: Aug 18, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

It tells the story of Lin Hao, a Han youth who grew up in Xinjiang, and Halik, a Uyghur youth who met in the uninhabited area of ​​Dahaidao, Xinjiang, in 2013. The two people with different personalities but equally persistent learned from each other and became brothers in the constant competition.

In order to realize their common dream of becoming professional motorcycle racers, the two participated in rally after rally to accumulate experience. In the process, they experienced the psychological trauma of losing friends and the devastating blow of physical pain, but neither of them stopped the two people's determination to pursue their dreams.

(Source: Chinese = Baidu)

Episodes: 24

Duration: 45 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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

Ratings: 7.0

Story follows the life of Inotsume Tomoko, who dreams to be a lawyer.

(Source: Japanese = nikkansports.com)

Episodes: 130

Duration: 15 min.

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

Tsukioka Natsu is 28 years old and single. He works for a printing company in Tokyo. One day, Tsukioka Natsu hears that Nagumo Mizuki died. They were in a romantic relationship when they attended the same university. They broke up after Nagumo Mizuki suddenly told him that she wanted to end their relationship, and she disappeared afterwards. He didn't hear anything about her for the past 7 years after their breakup. Tsukioka Natsu attends Nagumo Mizuki’s funeral, where he meets a young child named Umi. He is surprised to learn that Umi is Mizuki Nagumo’s daughter. Nagumo Mizuki’s mother talks to him and tells him that Umi is his daughter.

Episodes: 10

Aired On: Monday

Duration: 54 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Saizo Yui is a single, 29-year-old woman who works in the crime laboratory at the Takanashi Police Station as a forensics examiner. She does her job well, due to her excellent memory and analytical mind. She prioritizes efficiency at her work. She also eschews the old-fashioned and traditional ways at the police station, like, working overtime or being liked by colleagues. She does have two close female colleagues at the police station. They are Kira Masumi and Motoyama Iori.

Kira Masumi works as a physician in the medical office and Motoyama Iori works in the traffic department. Every Friday night, these 3 women gather at an izakaya pub and chat about everything including work and relationships. One Friday night, during the course of their normal conversation, they talk about a case that detectives at the police station are having trouble solving. Since then, they have talked about difficult cases and tried to solve the cases using their respective talents.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Duration: 54 min.

Airs On: Thursday

Akari, who evacuated with a cat when earthquake struck, meets Kanoko, who also took her cat with her at the evacuation site. Jin, who lived in the same apartment, also loves big cats, and the three become close to each other through cats and eventually live together.

This movie is a human drama inspired by an article published in a newspaper in June 2020 that describes the heroic life of a girl. Ann was born and raised by a dysfunctional family. She was abused by her own family and became addicted to drugs. She finds hope by meeting warm-hearted people like a detective and a magazine journalist. She is touched by their kindness without conditions. Ann slowly opens her mind to them, but, just as she sees a glimmer of hope in her life, the cold, brutal reality of her life hits her again.

Duration: 1 hr. 53 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Drama series depicts the life of Ieyasu Tokugawa (January 31, 1543 - June 1, 1616).

Takechiyo (later becomes Tokugawa Ieyasu) was born as the son of a poor and powerless daimyo. Takechiyo lost his father during a war. He grew up lonely and away from his mother. Takechiyo didn't have a clue about what his future would hold. He then has a dramatic meeting with young Oda Nobunaga.

Isobe Isobee is a samurai school student who dreams of becoming a great samurai but tries his best to slack off every day. If only we could live like this. A Reiwa period comedy dedicated to all Japanese people who try too hard.

(Source: Japanese = WOWOW || Translation = MyDramaList)

Adapted from the manga series "Isobe Isobee Monogatari - Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo" (磯部磯兵衛物語～浮世はつらいよ～) by Nakama Ryo (仲間りょう).

Tags: Samurai Male Lead, Historical Fiction, Edo Period, Adapted From A Manga (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 30 min.

Country: Japan

Airs On: Friday

Aired: Jul 12, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Yoshizawa Miku leads a busy life as part of the variety show team at the local TV station "P-Tele". One day, her drama proposal is accepted and she's able to transfer to the drama department. Her joy was short-lived, as the department head then asked "Can we make the protagonist of this proposal a person with disabilities?"

As part of the "Diversity Month" campaign launched by the network, it is said that dramas featuring characters with diverse backgrounds are needed. Despite Miku's concerns, she continues to press on with the interviews, determined to make the plan work somehow.

Eventually, she meets Miyajima Haru, a wheelchair- bound high school student who aspires to be an actress. As a result of being charmed by Haru, she offers her the part, but Haru refuses, saying, "I don't want my disability to be exploited." Unable to give up, Miku visits the rehearsal studio of the theater company that Haru belongs to...

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Episodes: 4

Airs On: Saturday

17-year-old Cheng Miao Miao and her brother, 16-year-old Cheng Ya Ya, were born in the No. 1 Oil production plant of Linqi Oilfield. Three generations of their family are oilfield workers. Their father, Cheng Peng Fei, is an otolaryngologist, and their mother, Jia Dai Yu, is a team logistics. The whole family moved from the northwest to the seaside base, Heping Town, in the late 1990s. Miao Miao, with a yearning for the outside world, pulled her childhood sweetheart Li Si and her best friend Hu Qiu Min, intending to use the summer vacation of her first year in high school to start the adventure of "going to Hong Kong to welcome the city's return to the motherland", but failed. On the other hand, her brother Cheng Ya Ya went to the back mountain for archaeology and was almost mistaken for a tomb robber. Mother Jia Dai Yu often felt worried, and the siblings began their high school life, which was full of chaotic moments. Cheng Miao Miao fell into a friendship crisis with Li Si. In Cheng Ya Ya's class, there's a newly transferred student named Yuan Shan Qing, and she is the daughter of a wanted criminal. Ya Ya was the first to stand up and resist the hostility from all sides against Yuan Shan Qing. The children ushered in growth in the changes.

Two girls with a twisted fate, born on the same day, Lee Eun Hee and Lee Keum Hee live their lives as sisters. Living a life of poverty with their family, kind and considerate Eun Hee sacrifices her educational chances to better herself for her older sister Keum Hee. Eun Hee's true identity unbeknownst to her, one day a wealthy older man comes to their home requesting the return of his long lost granddaughter. Due to an accident that caused the death of her husband, in spitefulness, the girls mother returns the wrong granddaughter to the older wealthy man and leaves the real granddaughter in a life of struggling and hardship.

Depicts the process in which three actresses who have been 'best friends for 20 years', who have lived the life that many people want to live, find their fateful love. It will show them as women, not actresses, searching for true love through dates with their ideal men outside the city and in nature.

(Source: Korean = Enews.imbc.com || Translation = MyDramaList)

Tags: Best Friends' Relationship, Dating Show, Variety Show, Reality Show (Vote or add tags)

Country: South Korea

Aired On: Tuesday

Episodes: 10

Duration: 2 hr. 30 min.

Release date: Aug 20, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Cha Eun Kyung is a 17-year veteran star lawyer at Law Firm Daejung. Her specialty is in the field of divorce law. While working on divorce cases, she soon faces a crisis with her own potential divorce. At her law firm, she works alongside rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri. They are entirely different from each other. Yoo Ri doesn't tolerate injustice, while Eun Kyung believes that the law firm's and her client's interests come first, no matter what. Due to their differences in values and experience, they disagree on everything. While working through their differences, they both experience a big change in their lives. They work with lawyers Jung Woo Jin and lawyer Jeon Eun Ho at Law Firm Daejung.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 16

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Friday, Saturday

Saizo Yui is a single, 29-year-old woman who works in the crime laboratory at the Takanashi Police Station as a forensics examiner. She does her job well, due to her excellent memory and analytical mind. She prioritizes efficiency at her work. She also eschews the old-fashioned and traditional ways at the police station, like, working overtime or being liked by colleagues. She does have two close female colleagues at the police station. They are Kira Masumi and Motoyama Iori.

Kira Masumi works as a physician in the medical office and Motoyama Iori works in the traffic department. Every Friday night, these 3 women gather at an izakaya pub and chat about everything including work and relationships. One Friday night, during the course of their normal conversation, they talk about a case that detectives at the police station are having trouble solving. Since then, they have talked about difficult cases and tried to solve the cases using their respective talents.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Duration: 54 min.

Airs On: Thursday

Miyamoto Ayumu is a young orthopedic surgeon. He goes back to his hometown in Nagano Prefecture and begins to work at the general hospital there. In addition to working as an orthopedic surgeon, he is ordered to join the mountain medical treatment team. The team provides treatment for patients who became sick or injured while in the mountains. The medical team members need to have knowledge about both the mountain and medicine. They are called mountain doctors because of this. Miyamoto Ayumu is not passionate about his duties on the mountain medical team. Things change as he works more with the team members. Meanwhile, Emori Gakuto is a circulatory physician who works at the same hospital and is a member of the medical treatment team. Although Emori Gakuto does his job well, he has trauma from his past that he tries to overcome.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 54 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Airs On: Monday