Asian Drama

Le Ying has stayed at home for many years doing nothing. After graduating from college and working for a period of time, Le Ying chose to withdraw from society and not held contact with her social circle. This was the best way she believed to "reconcile" with herself. One day, due to several "tricks" of fate, she decided to change her life.She met boxing coach Hao Kun. Just when she thought her life was about to get on the right track, life tests her again.

A French woman, who initially played a child's recorder in a park and faced financial struggles, eventually became a French teacher for two women, finding solace in lying down on rocks and relying on makkeolli for comfort.

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min

Aired: Feb 19, 2024

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Two work colleagues: he suffers from panic attacks, she has extreme PMS. Their company distributes toy planetariums. What may not sound like Ozu Yasujirō is actually precisely that: people are attentive and do each other good, without even realising.

Episodes: 1

Duration: 1 hr. 58 min

Aired: Feb 9, 2024

"Journey to the South" or "Southern Journey: Three-Eyed God General" tells the story of Hua Guang who has been dependent on his mother since he was a child. Unexpectedly, one day a monster captures his mother, and Hua Guang is rescued by King Long Rui whom he follows to practice the fairy law. A few years later, Hua Guang and his senior sister Su Su cast down demons in the Three Realms. During his adventures, competing with other entities, Hua Guang finds himself involved in a conspiracy involving the safety of the Three Realms.

Duration: 1 hr. 11 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

A group of students test out an augmented reality horror game at a university rumored to be haunted, releasing something sinister - and very real.

Duration: 1 hr. 41 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Negotiator expert Cheuk Man Wai (played by Sean Lau) unexpectedly becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. Forced into a corner, he occupies the police station, taking officers hostage, and demands negotiations with the former negotiator Tse Ka Chun (played by Francis NG). With Tse's expertise in psychological manipulation and Check's exceptional skills, they engage in a battle of wits. As the verbal sparring deepens, their positions and mindsets gradually change... This film is adapted from the American movie "The Negotiator".

On a sunny day, Noboru murders his in-laws – chairs of the extremely wealthy Higashi Holdings – by pushing them down a cliff. What should have been a perfect crime is captured on video by a trio of junior high schoolers driven by their own troubling histories. Evidence in hand, the kids set out to blackmail the killer, unleashing an intense and unpredictable game of cat-and-mouse.

Cheng Jie, chairman of a certain group, was instructed by a "master" to have sex with a woman to change his luck. He targeted Han Mei, a "single mother" employee of his company, and raped and injured her, leaving her in a vegetative state. Afterwards, he lied to the media that it was Han Mei who seduced him and asked his pregnant wife to cooperate in the play, successfully changing public opinion. Han Mei's sister, policewoman Qiu Yi Zhao, firmly believed that Cheng Jie was lying and started an investigation. In the process of collecting evidence, she encountered many obstacles from evil forces, and Cheng Jie's ugly face of a beast in human form gradually surfaced. For her sister's sake and justice, even if she was in danger, Qiu Yi Zhao was still determined to fight to the end with the other party!

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Aoi s a young man without a dream or hope in his life. An accident led him to stop speaking completely. One day, he happens to meet Mika. She is a music student and wants to become a pianist. Due to an accident, she lost sight in her eyes. Aoi is attracted to her and tries to protect her from any dangerous situations. He conveys his feelings to her through the light touch of his index finger or the sound of a small bell. His basic, but genuine gesture changes her. With Aoi, she see is able to see hope through the despair, but something happens to them.

(Source:AsianWiki)

Duration: 1 hr. 56 min.

Content Rating: G - All Ages

Realtor Jung Tae’s hobby is sneaking into strangers’ homes and peeping into their lives. One day, an unfamiliar face in the area grabs his attention-an Instagram star, So Ra. Miraculously, So Ra leaves her house key at Jung Tae’s agency, and Jung Tae visits her home whenever he can, thrilled and excited.

Like any other day, Jung Tae makes another visit and finds what he hadn’t expected: the dead body of So Ra. Even worse, all evidences say that Jung Tae is the criminal. Can he find the real killer and clear his name?

(Source: K-Movie Entertainment & Studio)

Duration: 1 hr. 43 min.

Oda Nobunaga pursues the unification of the entire country and fights against rivals on multiple fronts, including the Mori, Takeda, and Uesugi clans. In the midst of these battles, Nobunaga’s own vassal, Araki Murashige, stages a rebellion against him and then disappears. Nobunaga gathers his vassals, including Akechi Mitsuhide and Hashiba Hideyoshi, and orders them to find Murashige. He promises that the one who is successful will become his successor. Hideyoshi along with his younger brother Hidenaga and his military adviser Kuroda Kanbei devises a secret plan. They recruit storyteller Sorori Shinzaemon, who is a former ninja, to find Murashige. Beyond the capture of Murashige, Hideyoshi plans to take control over the country by removing Nobunaga and Mitsuhide.

Duration: 2 hr. 11 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Tetsuo Tosu is a typical father whose biggest worries are his job and his rebellious daughter, Reika. That is until he finds a bruise on her face. His worst fears come true when he finds out she has a secret boyfriend and he's part of a crime ring that's using her to steal her grandparent's wealth. If that wasn't bad enough, the thug catches Tetsuo snooping around and threatens to kill Reika as soon as she gets home. Fueled by fatherly instincts, Tetsuo murders the man. Only for his wife to walk in and witness what he's done. Now, with a corpse to hide and a crime ring hot on his tail, Tetsuo must resort to his love of detective novels and his wits to stay one step ahead of a grim fate.

(Source: MangaUpdates.com)

Adapted from the manga series "My Home Hero" (マイホームヒーロー) written by Yamakawa Naoki (山川直輝) and illustrated by Asaki Masashi (朝基まさし).

A cruel fate mystery series with 3 stories revolving around someone finding a tarot card and becoming trapped in a curse due to their choice.

"Santa’s Visit" - Ji Woo is a working mom who raises her daughter alone. While she is working, some strange and eerie things happen to her daughter, who is left alone at home.

"Please Throw Away" - Dong In is a veteran delivery rider. Something bizarre things happen to him.

"Going Home" - Kyeong Rae gets in a taxi hurriedly in the middle of the night and he is engulfed in fear and anxiety.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Duration: 1 hr. 34 min.

Content Rating: 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity)

Ratings: 6.9

When the hotel run by Taew is found to have a COVID-19 case, it is shut down and everyone there must remain in quarantine for 14 days. The messy and spooky happenings wages on, even the zombies rise to chase people.

Based on the Danggun myth that bears become humans after eating garlic and mugwort, it depicts the story of twin Asiatic Bear brothers, who were managed by the Pro-North Korean Institute of Technology, disappearing one day after eating mugwort and garlic.

(Source: HanCinema)

Duration: 1 hr. 38 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Ratings: 7.4

Mari Sonoda heads to Keitaro's cleaning shop with his nephew Jotaro and meets Naoya and Masato, who has returned. Meanwhile, Smart Brain, which has become a governmental organization, has transformed into a company aiming to annihilate all Orphnoch life, and this operation is led by Kitazaki. In order to protect the Orphnochs from extinction, Masato Kusaka fights against Smart Brain's enforcer, Reina Kurumi. Not only that, she is assisted by none other than Takumi Inui himself, who had disappeared years ago and returned as Kamen Rider NEXT Faiz to spearhead Smart Brain...! Mari and the others are confused after being attacked by the new Faiz. Why is Takumi working with Smart Brain? What has he been up to since? Their turbulent reunion marked the beginning of a new story involving Orphnochs and humanity.

Yumi decides to prepare for her contest after leaving her job to become a writer, which has been her long-time dream. From the schedule cell that creates her perfect writing schedule to the writer cell that runs around to find...

In the simulated universe of Wonderland, individuals can reconnect with loved ones they can no longer interact with in the real world. Jeong In and Tae Ju, a young couple, find their lives going downhill when Tae Ju falls into a coma. Desperate to see him again, Jeong In turns to Wonderland, where she can meet Tae Ju and rekindle their bond.

Overseeing the events within Wonderland are Harry and Hyun Soo, who meticulously control and shape the experiences of its visitors. Their role is crucial in ensuring that these reunions bring comfort and closure.

Meanwhile, a man in his 40s is deeply affected by the loss of his beloved wife, Bai Li. Struggling to cope with his grief, He seeks solace in Wonderland. There, he requests a reunion with her, hoping to see her again once more and find peace. Through these heart-wrenching encounters, Wonderland becomes a sanctuary for those yearning to reconnect with their past, giving out a bittersweet experience.

(Source: Soompi; edited by MyDramaList)

Tags: Simulation, Simulated Universe, Meet Again, Multiple Mains, Death, Coma, Artificial Intelligence, Multiple Couples (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 1

Duration: 1 hr. 53 min.

Country: South Korea

Aired: Jun 5, 2024

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Rika is known as a good person at school, almost too good, while Hibiki is more logical and does not like wasting time. One day Rika got a copy of her Family Register in order to submit to the school, she found out that she was adopted and felt in shock. Rika and Hibiki try to find out the truth and visit the address written on Family Register paper. They find an area with several townhouses built closely to each other where unique people are living…

Duration: 22 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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Thot, the killer of the gang, was released from prison. Then came back to work in a pizza shop with his brother Singha. Fah, his brother's wife, had a strong impression of Thot but got rejected by Thot. Even if Singha raised him but he doesn't like Thot at all. Sergeant Chai, a police officer nearing retirement, loses a bet at a casino. Unwilling to sell the golden revolver that he left to Simon, the owner of the casino. But Simon returned the golden revolver to Sergeant Chai because he wanted Sergeant Chai to help him transport gold from Bangkok to Pattaya.

(Source: Thai = komchadluek.net)

Duration: 1 hr. 57 min.

Lost in Tomb (2024)

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.

While investigating a drug-trafficking app, “Monster Cop” Ma Seok Do and his team discover a connection between the app’s developer, who was murdered in the Philippines, and an illegal online gambling organization. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, Baek Chang Ki is controlling the Korean online illegal gambling market and spreading terror with kidnap, assault and murder. His partner, the IT genius Jang Dong Cheol, is planning an even larger scheme in Korea itself. To put an end to the escalating threat, Detective Ma expands his operation by proposing an unexpected alliance… The fourth installment in the Roundup series.

(Source: Berlinale.de)

Release dates: Feb 23, 2024 (Festival)

Duration: 1 hr. 49 min.

Tezuka Osamu’s beloved manga, Black Jack, is being remade into another Jdrama, this time starring Issei Takahashi. Manga synopsis: Many of the tales feature Black Jack undertaking altruistic acts, seldom receiving acknowledgment. He frequently heals the impoverished and downtrodden without charge or imparts lessons in humility to the arrogant. Some narratives conclude with a virtuous individual enduring adversity, often facing unavoidable demise, in order to rescue others.

Hayasaka Akito is a talented artist. He is working hard to be accepted for the Nika Exhibition, but a tumor is discovered in his heart, and he is told that he has one year left to live. Hayasaka Akito doesn't express his emotions on his diagnosis. One day, on the hospital rooftop, Hayasaka Akito meets Sakurai Haruna, who is painting. Sakurai Haruna tells him that she has only half a year to live. Hayasaka Akito gets attracted to her more and more, but he doesn't tell her about his condition.

Portrays three people as they live on the islands of Lake Toya in Hokkaido, Hachijojima in Tokyo, and Dojima in Osaka. Maki lives near Lake Toya, and has lived as a "woman" ever since her daughter passed away. Meanwhile, Makoto is a cattle herder living on Hachijojima who is confounded when his daughter comes home pregnant. And, Reiko visits her hometown of Dojima for the funeral of her former boyfriend.

(Source: JFDB)

Duration: 1 hr. 58 min.

Content Rating: G - All Ages

Ratings: 6.9

Mishima Kiko was exploited by her own family. When she was little, her mother neglected her. After her mother remarried, Kiko was abused mentally and physically by her mother, stepfather, and younger stepbrother. She didn't belong to this family. Somehow, she disconnects from her family in Tokyo and moves to a seaside town in Oita. There, she meets a 13-year-old boy named Mushi. He has been abused by his mother and does not speak due to trauma from the abuse. Mushi reminds Kiko of herself when she was younger.

Duration: 2 hr. 15 min

Release Date: Mar 1, 2024

In the 1980s, troubled youth Chan Lok Kwun accidentally enters the Walled City, discovers the order amidst its chaos, and learns important life lessons along the way. In the Walled City, he becomes close friends with Shin, Twelfth Master and AV. Under the leadership of Tornado, they resist the invasion of the villain, Mr Big, in a series of fierce battles. Together, they vow to protect the safe haven that is Kowloon Walled City.

In an attempt to win back the public's interest, has-been Hong Kong film star Lau Wai-chi makes a comeback film with a major director. To prepare for his role as a peasant farmer in the 1960s, he travels to the mainland China countryside to experience rural life there, but his arrogance triggers a series of farces.

TV Tokyo's 60th anniversary special drama. This is a human drama about a doctor struggling with his life and a patient who has been told he has little time left to live, as they travel around the world in search of answers to the eternal questions of what people live for and what they leave behind.