Asian Drama

Adapted from the manga "Tomodachi Game" (トモダチゲーム) written by Yamaguchi Mikoto (山口ミコト) and illustrated and written by Sato Yuki (佐藤友生).

Katagiri Yuichi is a second-year high school student who is abducted with four friends to repay a large amount of debt and he decides to participate in the mysterious "Tomodachi Game".

Koda Minare is a 26-year-old single woman working part-time at a curry restaurant. She's recently gone through a series of troubling events, including being dumped by her boyfriend and getting conned out of money. Because of this, she drinks alcohol at a bar. At that time, the chief director of a local radio station happens to be there and joins her. Koda Minare tells her story about the recent troubles she has experienced. The radio station chief director listens to her and realizes she has potential as a radio personality. Thanks to the chief director, Koda Minare is selected to host the late night radio program "Wave, Listen to Me."

Adapted from the manga series "Nami yo Kiite Kure" (波よ聞いてくれ) by Samura Hiroaki (沙村広明).

A couple's life gets upside down after their daughter gets sexually assaulted.

A noir action drama about three men who became entangled in debt but attempt to escape it in any way they can.

Adapted from the webtoon "Hunting Dogs" (사냥개들) by Jung Chan (정찬).

When love is kept for a long time...will that feeling blossom?

Seo Han Joon has been in love with his childhood friend, Jo Yoo Jae, for a long time. He knew his feelings wouldn’t be reciprocated, and it didn’t matter because he never even dreamed of confessing to him. But this time, he wanted to express his love...

Adapted from the novel "Star Struck" (스타스트럭) by Ha Tae Jin (하태진).

Set in the 1990's, Park Ha Kyung teaches Korean literature at a high school. To escape her ordinary days, Park Ha Kyung decides to take one day trips on Saturdays. During her one day trip, she walks around, eats different foods, and meets various people. She realizes she receives comfort and empathy through her travels.

A man killed himself. Due to his death, three of his former classmates from art school, reunite for the first time in a long while. These three people have connections to the man in different ways, including his ex-girlfriend, the manager of a rugby club where the man played, and his ex-boyfriend. While struggling with their own lives, these three people begin to meet and have meals together.

Oda Chiharu worked as a designer for a company she has long coveted to work for, but, due to bullying by her boss, she quit her job. She finds pleasure in cooking and serving her food to other people. When she is alone, she often eats food from the convenience store.

Nakamura Seiko works in the PR department for a cosmetics company. Being influence by her family, she has grown up with the idea that marriage is mandatory and not optional. She now has a strong desire to marry, but her fiancé, who works in the same department, suddenly breaks off their engagement.

Amagai Eiji worked as a designer for an advertising agency, but he was suddenly transferred to the sales department. He doesn’t know what he wants to do anymore. He is a gay man, but he hasn't revealed his sexual orientation to his parents.

Adapted from the manga series "Kashimashi Meshi" (かしましめし) by Okazaki Mari (おかざき真里).

A strict but loving grandma solves a myriad of issues for the people around her!

Doumeki Miki lives in a small rural village surrounded by abundant nature and beautiful scenery. After becoming a widow at an early age, she’s spent many years working as a leader in her village. A beautiful, intelligent woman in her 70s, she’s incredibly spry, with perfect posture.

Whenever a problem arises, her neighbors all rush to Miki for advice.

When faced with two bickering villagers:

“Your plum tree is ruining my view!”

“Well, your cherry blossom tree is an eyesore, too!” Miki’s response is simple.

“Then, I’ll cut down both of your trees!” Strangely enough, after being reminded of how joyful it is to watch the seasons change through the blossoming of different trees, both neighbors cease their arguing and calm down.

One spring, Miki’s son moves himself and his family back to the village after living in the city and she comes face to face with her 6 year old granddaughter, Ako. Despite Miki’s severe personality and intimidating presence, the little girl seems intent on befriending her...

Adapted from the manga series "Grandma no Yuutsu" (グランマの憂鬱) by Takaguchi Satosumi (高口里純).

In Kyoto, soon after the war, Ichika strives to save her family's long established ryoten restaurant from financial crisis. In order to do so, she marries Yamaguchi Amane, who is 15 years younger, in a marriage of convenience.

Adapted from the manga series "Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou" (ながたんと青と -いちかの料理帖-) by Isoya Yuki (磯谷友紀).

Depicts the solid friendship and sincere love story of 18-year-old youths who cannot give up love or friendship. The drama deals with the unique subject of cellular memory, which hypothesizes that memory is transferred to organ transplant recipients.

Go Yoo is an 18-year-old student in his second year of Hara High School. Go Yoo grows taller everyday, and he is often praised as a genius at basketball, which he originally started in order to grow taller. He’s also a charming student who manages to at least do averagely in school despite not studying. Go Yoo is too busy to date, and he’s preoccupied with protecting Joon Hee, but after he donates his kidney to Joon Hee, he becomes rivals in love with Joon Hee for the school’s No. 1 student and his first love So Yeon due to cellular memory syndrome.

Saito Haruomi is a young man who moves from his hometown to Tokyo to attend a university. He begins to live in a lodging place that charges the low price of 10,000 yen per month. On his first day there, he meets a beautiful girl named Kokono. While making conversation with her, Saito Haruomi’s face blushes. He suffers from erythromania, which causes him to blush often. Saito Haruomi is excited to live with a such beautiful girl, but he soon discovers that Kokono is actually a man.

Adapted from the manga series "Ore no Bijoka ga Tomaranai!?" (俺の美女化が止まらない!?) by Aizen Mana (愛染マナ).

Minami Hiromi is an FBI agent visiting Japan from the US for a limited time. Minami lost his sight due to an accident in the past and he is called the "last man" in the FBI, referring him as the last trump card to end a case with his strong sense of analysis, smell, and touch. Godo Shintaro has been assigned to attend to Minami. From a family that has served as the Commissioner of the National Police Agency for generations, Godo has an extraordinary sense of justice and is willing to go any lengths to catch the criminals. Minami, who is always ready to ask for help, and Godo, who has never trusted anyone except himself, become a duo and work together to solve cases.

Seung Jun has been a wedding singer for many years and has become bored with this job. He no longer has any illusions about the romance people yearn for through these ceremonies. One day, he meets Jae Hyun, who is also working at the wedding as a host, and the lively and charming guy in front of him is his ideal type! As the two of them get closer and closer each wedding, the introductory notes of love are starting to play out between them…

Adapted from the manhwa “Happy Merry Ending” (해피메리엔딩) by dorae (도래).

Adapted from the manga series "Debu to Love to Ayamachi to!" (デブとラブと過ちと) by Mamakari (ままかり).

Sasano Kaori and her husband are very close but Kaori starts to notice that her husband has "changed". One day, while talking to her best friend Yuki, Kaori learns that Takuya has a secret account with many posts that hint an affair. Kaori later finds out that the partner is Mishima Mutsumi and visits Mutsumi's husband, Kyosuke, and asks for his cooperation in separating Takuya and Mutsumi. Kyosuke agrees with the condition that Kaori sleeps with him. While following and monitoring Takuya and Mutsumi, Kaori begins an affair with Kyosuke, and later falls in love with him.

Adapted from the manga series "Watashi no Otto wa: Ano Ko no Koibito" (わたしの夫は―あの娘の恋人―) by Aizawa Atsuko (あいざわあつこ) and Gin Tsukishiro (ツキシロギン).

Sasano Kaori and her husband are very close but Kaori starts to notice that her husband has "changed". One day, while talking to her best friend Yuki, Kaori learns that Takuya has a secret account with many posts that hint an affair. Kaori later finds out that the partner is Mishima Mutsumi and visits Mutsumi's husband, Kyosuke, and asks for his cooperation in separating Takuya and Mutsumi. Kyosuke agrees with the condition that Kaori sleeps with him. While following and monitoring Takuya and Mutsumi, Kaori begins an affair with Kyosuke, and later falls in love with him.

Adapted from the manga series "Watashi no Otto wa: Ano Ko no Koibito" (わたしの夫は―あの娘の恋人―) by Aizawa Atsuko (あいざわあつこ) and Gin Tsukishiro (ツキシロギン).

A healing drama about people in need of emotional support who gather around a cafe named “Finland Papa”. It is managed by a faceless owner who falls in love with a woman in her twenties who works at the cafe, mending her own inner wounds.

Set in the year 2071, where the world has been decimated by toxic air pollution. Only about 1 percent of the population has survived and a strict social class now exists. People rarely leave their homes and, when they do, they wear gas masks due to the air pollution. Citizens rely heavily on parcel delivery service for their needs. Delivery drivers, known as knights, delivers the packages and also protect them from thieves.

Knight 5-8 is a legendary knight. He is also highly skilled in physical combat. He happens to meet boy Sa Wol, who is a refugee. Sa Wol dreams of becoming a knight and he admires Knight 5-8. Seol A is an officer in the Defense Intelligence Command. She saved Sa Wol’s life and takes care of Sa Wol like he is part of her family. Knight 5-8 helps Sa Wol become a knight.

Based on webcomic "Taekbaegisa” by Lee Yoon Kyun.

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It describes how a young sumo wrestler joins the sumo world with the belief that he can get fame and riches through the sport.

Ichimatsu Kairo, an office worker, has been haunted by the memory of his ex-girlfriend, Kusakabe Hiyori, who disappeared seven years ago after dumping him. Despite his efforts to move on, he remains stuck in the past, reliving their memories through videos and pictures.

After his house is struck by lightning and he loses everything, Kairo reaches his breaking point and tries to take his own life. However, his fate takes an unexpected turn when Hiyori suddenly contacts him with a strange request.

Adapted from the manga series "Ojogiwa no Imi wo Shire!" (往生際の意味を知れ！) by Yoneshiro Kyo (米代恭).

Hikari Ichinose failed at work and in love. She is desperate but finally lands a new job. Her employer is a production company which currently creates a variety show. Hikari Ichinose works with Director Chiba at the variety show. He has a foul mouth but is passionate about his work. Hikari Ichinose as an AD (assistant director), has difficult times at her job. One day, she sees Oji-san who introduces himself as a fairy. Nobody can see or hear Oji-san except for Hikari Ichinose. Since then, Oji-san follows her.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 8

Duration: 48 min.

Aired On: Friday

A university romance about the confusion often felt by college youth regarding life and love.

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Adapted from the manga series "Tonari no Otoko wa Yoku Taberu" (隣の男はよく食べる) by Minami Haruko (美波はるこ).

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"I want to be loved, as a person, and as a woman." Nakamichi Misaki is a teacher who has been married for 5 years to her attractive husband. She appears to have a life that many would be envious of. However, the truth is that she has been concerned about her marriage due to the lack of intimacy. Her husband only sleeps with her once a year, on the day of their wedding anniversary. As she continues to question her husband's sexual desire for her, their next anniversary arrives... and she receives a shocking confession from him!

Adapted from the manga series "Watashi to Otto to Otto no Kareshi" (私と夫と夫の彼氏) by Ayano Ayano (綾野綾乃).

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Shikamori Umi is an overwhelmed office worker caught in a love triangle with her new coworkers.

Focusing on the "beauty of weddings", this drama depicts a family of mouses taking on the role of wedding hall staff and work hard to rebuild the wedding hall and solve various problems that couples face.

Kanata Moriguchi, a representative of the fashion subscription service "shareDresser", becomes popular overnight, because of a famous artist's shout-out on SNS. From there, surrounded now by luxury, Moriguchi starts touting the concept that the number of followers on social channels is the most important thing and everything else will just work on its own. Because of his popularity, he becomes a part of a celebrities circles, but also ends up as the object of envy and respect of his fellow industry colleagues.

However, everything changes when Moriguchi receives a message from a stranger. In it, he receives a video that should never see the light of day and could ruin his life. Forced to follow the blackmailer's instructions, Kanata tries to find out who is behind it and what his motives are. At the same time, he faces a dilemma whether to save his career or confess his sins to the world.