Asian Drama

Seike Ichiro is a popular, 43 year old politician. He has gained popularity for his impressive smile and liberal speech and behavior. He is expected to be a future prime minster candidate. He has a secretary, Suzuki Toshiya, who carefully works to guide him to the prime minister position. They look like a perfect match as a politician and his secretary, but Reporter Michiura Kanae feels something is off about the relationship of these two. She begins to investigate their past and notices the mysterious deaths that have followed Seike Ichiro during his rise in politics. Her own father's death, who was also a reporter, is somehow connected to the politician's past.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Adapted from the novel "Warau Matryoshka" (笑うマトリョーシカ) by Hayami Kazumasa (早見和真)

Tags: Politician Male Lead, Secretary Male Lead, Reporter Female Lead, Adapted From A Novel, Investigation, Suspense (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 54 min.

Country: Japan

Airs On: Friday

Aired: Jun 28, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

‘The Loyal Pin’ revolves around the story of the prim and proper Lady Pin and the naughty but charmingly lovely Princess Anilaphat. The two are brought together by fate and have since grown up together. Will they grow feelings for each other, too?

Episodes: 16

Aired On: Sunday

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Through unexpected circumstances, an illegitimate daughter crosses paths with the God of War. As she is forcibly pulled into disputes involving the nation, the two pit wits and will against various factions.

An irrevocable change in her identity leads Han Zi Jing to Jun Bei Ye, a prince known as the God of War for his prowess in battle. He has chosen her even though she is merely the illegitimate daughter of the prime minister. He may seem ruthless and domineering but he is willing to devote everything to protect her.

Meanwhile, the poisonous scent has ignited the mystery behind Han Zi Jing's identity. Han Zi Jing may seem weak and gentle on the outside, but she is bold and intelligent. In order to unravel the secrets, the two embark on a difficult journey to places that only exist in legends.

Adapated from the novel "Du Chong Yong Bin Wang Fei" (毒宠佣兵王妃) by Mao Xiao Mao (猫小猫).

Ha Yoon Seo is single and works as a team leader at a large company. She is attractive, has a nice personality, and is respected at her company. When she was younger, she took her younger brother and left her family because of domestic violence. She has now matured into a confident and pragmatic person. Her boyfriend is Seo Joo Won, who is younger than her. He works as a staff member at the same company where Yoon Seo works.

To her surprise, Yoon Seo learns that her boyfriend is the son of the chaebol family that runs her company. Joo Won's mother then reaches out to Yoon Seo to break up with her son and offers her money to do so. Yoon Seo believes fairy tales doesn't exist in her world and decides to take the money from his mother and break up with Joo Won. But, Joo Won believes in love and follows his heart faithfully. He tries his best to change Yoon Seo's mind.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Adapted from the webtoon "Cinderella at 2 A.M." (새벽 두 시의 신데렐라) by Algome (아이고메).

Episodes: 10

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Saturday, Sunday

Yan Xing, a concubine’s daughter from the Yan family, was trained from a young age by the Ministry of Justice’s chief inspector, acquiring exceptional investigative skills and the ability to find answers hidden within evidence.

Yan Xing passes the examination to become a female official in the Ministry of Justice, determined to uncover the true culprits and uphold justice. However, when her third sister flees from an imperial marriage bestowed by the Empress Dowager, Yan Xing is forced to marry in her sister's place to protect her family, tying the knot with Shen Du, the head of the imperial guard.

Mysterious cases begin to occur frequently in the capital, and Yan Xing and Shen Du join forces to solve several major cases. As they work together, their relationship gradually deepens. Together with their companions, they uncover a shocking conspiracy and protect the peace and justice of Xiang'an City.

(Source: Chinese = Baidu)

Adapted from the web novel "Chang An Tong Que Ming" (长安铜雀鸣) by Feng Huang Xi (凤凰栖).

Episodes: 40

Duration: 45 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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

Ratings: 7.9

Through unexpected circumstances, an illegitimate daughter crosses paths with the God of War. As she is forcibly pulled into disputes involving the nation, the two pit wits and will against various factions.

An irrevocable change in her identity leads Han Zi Jing to Jun Bei Ye, a prince known as the God of War for his prowess in battle. He has chosen her even though she is merely the illegitimate daughter of the prime minister. He may seem ruthless and domineering but he is willing to devote everything to protect her.

Meanwhile, the poisonous scent has ignited the mystery behind Han Zi Jing's identity. Han Zi Jing may seem weak and gentle on the outside, but she is bold and intelligent. In order to unravel the secrets, the two embark on a difficult journey to places that only exist in legends.

Adapated from the novel "Du Chong Yong Bin Wang Fei" (毒宠佣兵王妃) by Mao Xiao Mao (猫小猫).

Another work by Violet Rain, author of "The Scent of Love".

It tells the story of Khen who goes to an old mansion in Chiang Mai to write copy, where he begins to see ghosts after an accident.

At the foot of the mountain, a two-storey mansion stands majestically in the middle of nature, exuding a mysterious and intriguing atmosphere, waiting for the arrival of a team from abroad, one of whom is a young and energetic copywriter Khen.

The creepy atmosphere of this eco-resort, and the horror of the mysterious woman in the room at the end of the corridor, are not a problem for those who don't have the slightest sense of touch, but Khen is an exception.

Even after he had an accident and temporarily lost consciousness, he saw things he shouldn't see, heard things he shouldn't have heard, and met Matthew Maas Coleridge, the son of the former landlord of the mansion, whose name means the same as the moon.

Adapted from the novel "The Hidden Moon" (เดือนพราง) by Violet Rain.

Episodes: 10

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Airs On: Saturday

The story revolves around two detectives who dig into mysterious incidents that happen in a village. The drama will reinterpret those events and the characters in the book to match Korean sentiments, and it will show the ugly side of human nature.

Go Jung Woo when was younger, he was smart enough to be on the early admission list to medical school. He went on a trip after taking his SAT (scholastic ability test) but became a murderer ever since that day. He returns to his hometown after being released from prison and comes across what happened 11 years ago.

Adapted from the novel "Snow White Must Die" by Nele Neuhaus.

Release dates: April 10, 2024 (Episode 1 premiere | Festival).

Episodes: 16

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Duration: 50 min.

Airs On: Friday, Saturday

In the diplomatic institution 'Sifang Pavilion' in the state of Yong, four idealistic individuals reside, Yuan Mo, Ashu, Wang Kun Wu, and Yu Chi Hua. Their unwavering determination propels them forward as they fearlessly pursue justice and defend their homeland while embodying the spirit of the Four Corners.

(Source: Reddit)

Adapted from the novel "Xi Yu Lie Wang Fei"(西域列王纪) by Chen Jian (陈渐).

Episodes: 36

Duration: 40 min.

An encounter that brings a paleontology student together with an established actor and the romance that ensues.

Xu Zhen is a bright and optimistic young woman who doesn't easily give up. In order to patch things up between her mother and her ailing father, she applies for a job at Jiang Ye Entertainment where her mother works as a Director and accidentally witnesses Gu Chi Jun getting coldly rejected by his ex-girlfriend yet again. In order to protect his huge and heavily-bruised ego, Gu Chi Jun does everything in his power to force Xu Zhen out so that she'll never have a chance to expose what happened to him. She wins him over instead and becomes his personal assistant. However, Xu Zhen also learns about a conspiracy within the firm and finds that she may be in danger.

Adapted from the novel "Castle In The Time" by Jiaojiao.

Episodes: 38

Duration: 60 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

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

On the last night of the sixth and twelfth month each year, Ai has long had prophetic dreams. There's only one thing he's never dreamt of—love. On the last night of that year, however, he dreams of a love so warm. He doesn't want to believe that the man of his dream could be P'Yu, a neighbour skilled at driving him crazy, the opposite of dream Yu.

(Source: Thai = Goodreads)

Adapted from the novel "I Saw You in My Dream" (คุณในฝัน) by Afterday.

Tags: Psychic Male Lead, Neighbors' Relationship, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Adapted From A Novel (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 12

Country: Thailand

Airs On: Wednesday

Aired: Jul 24, 2024 - Sep 25, 2024

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Seike Ichiro is a popular, 43 year old politician. He has gained popularity for his impressive smile and liberal speech and behavior. He is expected to be a future prime minster candidate. He has a secretary, Suzuki Toshiya, who carefully works to guide him to the prime minister position. They look like a perfect match as a politician and his secretary, but Reporter Michiura Kanae feels something is off about the relationship of these two. She begins to investigate their past and notices the mysterious deaths that have followed Seike Ichiro during his rise in politics. Her own father's death, who was also a reporter, is somehow connected to the politician's past.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Adapted from the novel "Warau Matryoshka" (笑うマトリョーシカ) by Hayami Kazumasa (早見和真)

Tags: Politician Male Lead, Secretary Male Lead, Reporter Female Lead, Adapted From A Novel, Investigation, Suspense (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 54 min.

Country: Japan

Airs On: Friday

Aired: Jun 28, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

The clever and decisive Liu Mian Tang, as the first lord of Yang Shan, led the people of Yang Shan to punish the wicked, promote goodness, and uphold justice. However, she suffered serious injuries under the attack of various evil forces and was rescued by Cui Xing Zhou, the Prince of Huai Yang. When Liu Mian Tang woke up, she had no memory of Yang Shan, mistaking Cui Xing Zhou for her husband, Cui Jiu.

With extraordinary courage and wisdom, she opened a porcelain shop and helped create a successful porcelain brand in the town, which thrived. The court appointed Cui Xing Zhou to go to Jin Jia Pass, and to protect Liu Mian Tang from any harm, Cui Xing Zhou left a farewell letter and departed. Liu Mian Tang stood by him, and together, they supported the rear, fought enemy forces, and suppressed bandits. They worked in harmony, guarding the frontier, and finally came together as a true couple.

However, their identities were exposed, but they faced it honestly after enduring hardships. In the difficult times, the couple helped the grandson of the emperor, Zi Yu, eliminate the rebels and stabilize the court, finally living a sweet and peaceful life.

(Source: Cpophome)

Adapted from the novel "Jiao Cang" (娇藏) by Kuang Shang Jia Kuang (狂上加狂).

Episodes: 40

Duration: 45 min.

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

Depicts the forbidden romance between an idol and the otaku who has serious feelings for her. The main character is Onodera Mimika, a second-year high school student who is the center member of the increasingly popular idol group Tetra but has concerns regarding her future.

One day, after the words of her fan Keita resonate deeply with her, she heads towards where he works at his part-time job and thus, crosses the barrier between idol and fan.

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Adapted from the novel "Idol Disqualification" (アイドル失格) by Abe Wakana (安部若菜).

Episodes: 12

Aired On: Saturday

It tells the love story of piano teacher Wen Man and lawyer Huo Shao Ting, two people who are not good at expressing love; from temptation to suspicion to trusting each other, and being honest with each other.

(Source: Chinese = Baidu)

Adapted from the web novel "Huo Xian Sheng Guai Guai Chong Wo" (霍先生乖乖宠我) by Feng Yu Qing Qing (风羽轻轻).

Episodes: 24

Duration: 10 min.

Aired: Jun 18, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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

It tells the story of the complicated love-hate relationship between Lin Yue Er, Guo Feng and Zhao Ding Hong. Lin Yue Er, the daughter of a general, wanted to marry Zhao Ding Hong to avenge her father's murder, but her plan was exposed before she could take action. She was "imprisoned" by Guo Feng for two years in the name of protection. After being rescued by her father's subordinates, Lin Yue Er transformed into a stunning dancer and infiltrated Guo Feng's side. She planned a revenge drama step by step. Returning to her hometown, can she clear her father's name and escape the vortex of love and hate?

(Source: KUKAN Drama English Youtube Channel)

Adapted from the web novel "Xia Nv Fu Chou" (下女复仇) by Shi Qian Ah (十千啊).

Episodes: 24

Duration: 10 min.

Aired: Aug 4, 2024 - Aug 19, 2024

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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

Model Plawan has been a pad kaprao—no long beans—enthusiast all his life. Offered a hefty sum, he's hired to train at a well-known chef's table restaurant under head chef Chef Oab. His secret mission is to make Chef Oab fall for him and and to become his successor. Unfortunately, he's shaken by the harsh and stern-looking chef who smells like holy basil. Apart from being known for his skills in the kitchen, he's also said to be a serious perfectionist, instilling fear even in his peers. How, then, can amateur Plawan hope to measure up?

Adapted from the web novel "No Beans and Love Me More" (รักนี้ไม่มีถั่วฝักยาว) by Ninepinta (นายพินต้า).

Airs On: Friday

Zhou Quan submitted his resignation to his employer with great enthusiasm. It just so happened that his wife Che Li’s public account became famous overnight, and she was pushed to the position of entrepreneur. Zhou Quan happily accepted a new job with full board and lodging and a monthly salary of 20,000 yuan after tax. As soon as he joined the job, he directly contacted the core customer - his son Zhou Ai Wen. His wife is his boss, his son is his client, he is a stay-at-home dad, and it is a story where the father’s role returns to the family and a new life is about to begin.

(Synopsis: Chinesedramaworld)

Adapted from the novel "Quan Zhi Ba Ba" (全职爸爸) by Mao Li (毛利).

Episodes: 36

Duration: 45 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

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

Jin Xiao Bao, the son of the wealthiest man in the Jiangnan region, falls in love with icy, white-clothed beauty Huai En due to an unexpected meeting. This young woman he sees as his future wife, however, seems to have aroused a lot of enmity. When he comes to the rescue of an injured Huai En, who's tainted by an aphrodisiac, the true identity of this beauty is revealed.

(Source: Novel Updates)

Adapted from the novel "Hua Kai You Shi, Tui Mi Wu Sheng" (花开有时, 颓靡无声) by Shui Qian Cheng (水千丞).

Co-production with China and Taiwan

Episodes: 12

Duration: 44 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Airs On: Wednesday, Thursday

Ratings: 8.0

Princess Liu Chang Sheng from the Fu Yu Kingdom has the label of "husband-killer" attached to her name. As she reaches the age of marriage, she worries about finding a suitable husband. The Emperor intends to send her to the Da Tang Kingdom to marry the ruthless and bloodthirsty Prince Qin Li Jing, who is known as the "Jade-Faced Demon".

With the mission of "killing husbands to save the country", Chang Sheng and Li Jing embark on a comical and absurd journey. As they get to know each other, they overcome prejudices, ignore rumors, and bravely pursue love, ultimately discovering the true meaning of love.

(Source: Cpophome)

Adapted from the web novel "Sheng Dou Shi Jun Zhu" (剩斗士郡主) by A Ci (阿辞).

Episodes: 24

Duration: 45 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

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

Dr. Fahlada, whose alias is angel doctor, was left with a scar on her heart by old love, causing her to be unable to open up for someone anymore. She's reunited with free-spirited Earn, the ex-girlfrend who hurt her heart the worst, when she become the brand spokesperson for the hospital where Fahlada works.

(Source: LakornUpdate Facebook)

Adapted from the web novel "Jai Son Rak" (ใจซ่อนรัก) by Meenam (มีนาม).

Episodes: 8

Duration: 50 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Airs On: Monday

Young General He Jing Yao, in order to expand the power of the He family army, visits Banyue City under the pretext of marrying a daughter of the Su family. At this time, a series of murder cases of brides occurred in the city.

In order to protect Banyue City and her family, Su Mei, the eldest daughter of the Su family, teams up with He Jing.

Yao, to resist greedy and evil opponents. From testing, suspicion and exploitation of each other to cherishing each other and healing each other, they finally uncovered many mysteries side by side and found the truth and light.

(Source: Chinese = Sohu)

Adapted from the web novel "Luo Mo, Leng Xue Shao Shuai Qing Dian Ai" (落寞，冷血少帅轻点爱) by Li Mo Chou (李墨酬).

Tags: Adapted From A Web Novel, Short Length Series, Historical Fiction, Chinese Republican Era, Web Series (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 24

Duration: 10 min.

Country: China

Airs On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Aired: Jul 12, 2024 - Jul 30, 2024

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Her belief and trust were destroyed by the person who she loves the most. In spite of losing her home and family business, a light hearted young girl, Muanprae, became a woman who has nothing to lose and put everything for the revenge to her own aunt, Prangtong. Muanprae was deeply wounded by her cold-hearted aunt. The burning vengeance is so strong and would stop at nothing even though it might hurt people around her.

Coming into their world, understanding as he comes, Pithan is cutting the trail of love and forgiveness toward Muanprae and Prangtong. It not an easy task and still, he might get burn as well.

Adapted from the novel Phrommajaree See Dam (พรหมจารีสีดำ) by Chalalai (ชลาลัย).

Su Qin, a noble concubine suffering from a strange disease, was kidnapped by a man in black after entering the palace. The man agreed to kill the king on the condition that she would stay with him and marry Ning'an Prince Lu Huan.

(Source: China = Tencent Video || Translation = NightWanderer at MyDramaList)

Adapted from the web novel "Gui Fei Qi Ju Zhu" (贵妃起居注) by Xu Jiu Wang Chuan (许久望川).

Tags: Adapted From A Web Novel, Short Length Series, Web Series (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 24 min.

Country: China

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

Aired: Jul 9, 2024 - Jul 25, 2024

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

It is a tale of redemption and new beginnings. Seo Ji Hwan, a former gangster, embarks on a journey to leave his troubled past behind. Travelling across Korea, he dismantles criminal organizations and offers a fresh start to ex-convicts. Along the way, he reconnects with Go Eun Ha, his childhood friend and now a beloved kids' content creator.

Eun Ha, affectionately known as 'mini sister' to her young audience, radiates warmth and positivity in her videos, drawing inspiration from her cherished memories of Ji Hwan, her only childhood playmate, and protector. She sees beyond Ji Hwan's rough exterior and, with unwavering affection, endeavors to help him reclaim the innocence of their shared past, offering him a beacon of hope amidst the shadows of his former life.

(Source: NAY)

Adapted from the web novel "A Woman Who Plays" (놀아주는 여자) by Park Soo Jung (박수정) a.k.a. Bangulmama (방울마마).

Episodes: 16

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Aired: Jun 12, 2024 - Aug 1, 2024

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Wednesday, Thursday

Ratings: 8.5

Yukio Kunikida and Yuma Yamagishi are high school students, and they are dating each other. On an ordinary day, Yuma Yamagishi tells Yukio Kunikida, "I'm going to die in a week." She knows that her illness has progressed and has accepted the fact that her days are numbered. She wants to live the rest of her days being true to herself. Yukio Kunikida finds it difficult to accept that Yuma Yamagishi has just a short time left to live, but he busies himself fulfilling her wishes.

(Source; AsianWiki)

Adapted from the novel "Happiness" (ハピネス) by Takemoto Novala (嶽本 野ばら).

Duration: 1 hr. 58 min.

Content Rating: G - All Ages

Dujapsorn decides to apply to work for JT property company which Ronnaphee is the owner of because she needed to avenge her mother. She happens to be close to Asira, the oldest son of Tharathorn. He could remember her because of his impression of her beauty and bravery. Their love is in hardship because of her mother's vengeance.

(Source: Thaidramatic Updates Facebook)

Adapted from the novel "Dujapsorn" by Nara (ณารา).

An entertaining revenge drama follows Haibara Shoko, an ordinary high school girl who vows revenge after all of her family and friends are taken from her. Shoko, an ordinary high school girl, became an internet celebrity after she appeared in beauty streamer Tokumichi Hitoshi's video. However, her classmates, who are jealous of her success, lure her into a trap and film her being assaulted. As a result, the video goes viral and is spread across the internet - making her a target of hate.

To make matters worse, after her home address is revealed and her house is set on fire, she loses her parents as a result. And yet still, the digital tattoo remains on the internet. Suffering emotional scars, she ended up being taken in by her grandmother, where she lived a rough life. 10 years on, just as Shoko is deciding to end her life, she happens to see her former happy classmates on TV. At that moment, she vows instead to take revenge on them, and Tokumichi, regretful that he could not help in the past, lends her his support as her partner in revenge.

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 29 min.

Airs On: Saturday

Adapted from the 3rd book in the novel series "The Book of Mountain and Sea" (山经海纪) by Tong Hua (桐华).

Episodes: 21

Duration: 45 min.

Airs On: Monday

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

Adapted from the novel "Nai Wan Thi Fon Phrang Phrai" (ในวันที่ฝนพร่างพราย) by Bhapimol (ภาพิมล).

Episodes: 10

Airs On: Monday, Tuesday

The story begins with the assassin Zhao Xiao Ren accepting the task of assassinating Jun Mo of Jasmine Villa. In order to get closer to the target, Zhao Xiao Ren pretends to be a bride and marries Jun Mo. They both have ulterior motives. They are perfunctory to each other on the surface but gradually develop feelings in their hearts..

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

Adapted from the web novel "Mei Hua Ren" (梅花刃) by "Fen Nu De Bao Zi" (愤怒的包子).

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

Episodes: 24

Aired: Jun 20, 2024 - Jul 6, 2024

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Duration: 15 min.