Asian Drama

A unique audition show finds the best senior model for promoting K-rural villages. Three young celebrities visit various towns to meet the grandpa and grandma to find the best model to promote their village on social media.

This biographical drama deals with the palace politics in the time of Han Myung Hoe, a tactician who was instrumental in Sejo's usurpation of young King Danjong's throne. The events detailed here are similar to those already presented in The Ume Tree in the Midst of the Snow, written by the same writer a decade earlier.

"Hankyu Densha" follows the lives of various people who commute on Hankyu Railway's Imazu Line - connecting the cities of Nishinomiya and Takarazuka in Hyogo prefecture. One of the commuters is Shoko (Miki Nakatani), an office worker in her 30s who lost her boyfriend to a younger colleague. There's also a college student (Erika Toda) who is so easily persuaded by her no good boyfriend. Other commuters include a grandmother & granddaughter, a house wife, a female high school student, and a female otaku college student. Although the train ride takes only 15 minutes between two stations, the lives of these commuters are changed as they interact with each other ...

Shanghai hairdresser Lu Hanzhi was murdered because of his father by a traitor, his family fell from the road, from embarked on the road of resistance. Due to the fate, the two men who are closely related to the fate of Lu Hanzhi belong to the two hostile camps. On the surface, the morning work for the traitors is actually the intelligence personnel of the underground party of the Chinese Communist Party. On the surface, Han Shoumin, who was an anti-Japanese tyrant, was an excellent agent of the Kuomintang's military unions but was gradually framed by the Wang pseudo-spy organization and embarked on a road of no return to defection. The emotional relations between the three were full of variables in the context of the Anti-Japanese War. Lu Hanzhi hovering between the two major espionage masters of the CCP and the military, and gradually from inexperienced aristocrats grew into a brilliant espionage officer. Lu Hanzhi, living in the bloody fight of the Wang pseudo and the anti-Japanese forces, is confused and confused and has an undercover career that has brought her to maturity in the cruel struggle. Finally, with the help of the CCP's party organizations, Lu Hanzhi found his own faith and became an excellent intelligence officer of the Communist Party in Shanghai's upper-class society.

Fumi becomes Genzui Kusaka’s wife. During the turbulent times of the closing days for the Tokugawa shogunate, she lives positively and tries to keep up Shoin Yoshida's will. Shoin Yoshida is her older brother and intellectual.

There is no other historical figure that captures the hearts and imaginations of people everywhere. Zhao Zi Long (Lin Geng Xin), also known as Zhao Yun, was a great military general who lived in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and early Three Kingdoms period. With unparalleled fighting skills, courage and charisma, Zhao Yun initially served the great warlord Zan Gong Sun but switched alliances to serve Liu Bei (Kevin Yan) for most of his illustrious career as a member of the famed Five Tiger Generals. But when Zhao Yun becomes embroiled in a love triangle with the beautiful Xiaohou Qing Yi (Yoona) and another great warrior, Gao Ze (Kim Jeong Hoon), will he discover that battles of the heart are the most dangerous of all? “God of War, Zhao Yun” is a 2015 Chinese drama series directed by Yong Guo Jian. It is based on the novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” by Shan Tian Fang.

Set in the end of the Qing Dyansty, the drama chronicles the rise of the Chinese National Industry and Commerce against Western influences.

Izawa Miyuki works as a sales rep for a real estate company. She is well-trusted by the company and the job is a breeze for her. But little does everyone know, she has a hidden passion. She spends all of her time outside of work drinking and thinking about alcohol. Her motto is, “No matter what I activities I do, I’ll make it taste the best!” She takes on various activities like going to the sauna, camping, mountain climbing, and other activities just to get that refreshing taste of alcohol afterwards.

This is the story of one woman’s relentless pursuit of drinking well.

In order to protect the elders of the family, Guo Er, the genius girl from Warrior League comes to Shan Yu Valley, a place where humans and mutants live together peacefully She comes across He Bi Qiang, a rogue who lives by his wits. Under the guidance of the Mediator, Gao Yao, the three of them are involved in a series of supernatural cases triggered by the ancient artifact Energy Crystal. While the love-hate relationship between Guo Er and He Bi Qiang escalates, He Bi Qiang dies unexpectedly and turns into a puppet for a fathomable adversary. Guo Er must release him from this spell.

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How will popular actor Sugisaka Hana spend her filming break? This is the 4th season in this omnibus series that focuses on how an actor spends their vacation in between the filming of dramas and movies.

On the morning of her break from filming, Sugisaki Hana listens to the horoscope on the radio. “If you are a Libra, tidy up all your clutter today. Your lucky item is a round object!” Hearing this, she tries to clear her laundry, but the washing machine just won’t work. Sugisaki has no choice but to go to the laundromat which she is unfamiliar with and does not know how to pay the 300-yen charge. What she brought with her is a credit card and a 1,000 yen note. Sugisaki follows another laundromat user’s suggestion to get small change from the vending machine outside. However, she ends up getting entranced by the voice of a street musician that she happened to hear and buys a CD with those 1,000 yen…

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

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

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Adapted from the manhua "Ying You Chang Feng Yi Bi Yuan" (应有长风倚碧鸢) by Mao Jiu (毛啾) and Varney (编剧).

Episodes: 24

Duration: 10 min.

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

The story takes place at the beginning of the 19th century. Goo Hae Ryung is an intern to become a palace historian. However, it was not acceptable for women to write historical records at that time. She takes one step at a time to create her own destiny in Joseon, where the Confucius ideas are deeply rooted.

She wants to fulfill her duties as a historian and prove to the world that everyone is equal. Along with the fight of the female palace historians, the drama will tell her romance with Prince Lee Rim who has a secret of his own.

(Source: Koreandrama.org)

Two versions available: 40 episodes / 35 minutes (TV) || 20 episodes / 70 minutes (Online)

Episodes: 40

Duration: 35 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Wednesday, Thursday

Mashiba Kurumi works as a publicist for "el Arco Iris", an interior design company that is becoming popular with young people on social media. She's a fashionista who cares a lot about her appearance and about what others think. She works hard to gain the admiration of her coworkers and boss, Hayama Shogo. Kurumi is so busy with work that she forgets to renew her lease on her apartment. Her friend Koko helps her find a new place... but it's a share house with 3 strangers! There's Fujino Shun, a minimalist chef who just wants to live a simple life. Then there's Terai Haruto, Shun's cousin who works as an online counselor to help people with their problems. Finally, there's Hase Ayaka, an aspiring artist who makes contemporary art while working part-time as a delivery driver at a high-end supermarket. And so these people of different ages, occupations, and values come together under one roof. Though their personalities clash, Kurumi falls in love, deepens her friendships, and learns to take off her "armor" and live as herself.

The story of Wang Zhaojun, who was one of the four beauties of ancient china. She was known for keeping the peace between the Hans & the Xiongnu tribe. She gain the title First Lady of Xiongnu Peace for her good deeds that brought peace and security to the Xiongnu tribe.

Set between two worlds, the real world in which we live in, and another world where dragons live. Nagi is a fantasy loving high-school girl who lives in the real world. She has a special ability that allows her to visualize colors whenever she hears sounds, and doesn't feel she fits in with her surroundings. From some point, she starts to be troubled by repeated daydreams of flying in the sky.

Meanwhile Tyme lives in the alternate world of Upananta, where a strange phenomenon is occurring in which many flying islands are falling from the sky. Akuta Sky Group, led by the hero Akuta, have been trying to save people from the dangers of the world collapsing. Tyme admires Akuta, and decides to join his group as a dragon rider, but he isn't happy as he isn't able to hear the voices of the dragons and ends up being considered a "dropout".

One day, the two worlds intersect, and Nagi meets Time from Upananta.

Though they both come from different worlds, they find similarities in the fact they are different from those around them.

(Source: DramaOtaku)

Episodes: 8

Airs On: Wednesday

This special series focuses on the story of Akiba Ryo and Kayano Nanami, co-workers of Mashiba Kurumi at EL ARCO IRIS.

Spinoff from TOKYO MER.

This drama focuses on the fireworks industry, which is suffering from a decline in events due to the coronavirus pandemic. "Mochizuki Fireworks Store" is a fireworks store that has been running for generations. Mochizuki Kou is the fourth generation owner who passes away at the age of 80, leaving his son Seitaro alone and at a loss for words. Few months later, Kou, who was supposed to be dead, appears in front of Seitaro as if he is still alive. This is a heartwarming fantasy, depicting the mysterious daily life of the father and son fireworks masters.

This drama focuses on the fireworks industry, which is suffering from a decline in events due to the coronavirus pandemic. "Mochizuki Fireworks Store" is a fireworks store that has been running for generations. Mochizuki Kou is the fourth generation owner who passes away at the age of 80, leaving his son Seitaro alone and at a loss for words. Few months later, Kou, who was supposed to be dead, appears in front of Seitaro as if he is still alive. This is a heartwarming fantasy, depicting the mysterious daily life of the father and son fireworks masters.

Mochizuki Seitaro was full of enthusiasm as a pyrotechnist, but 1 year later (after the season one finale), his enthusiasm for his work has gone away. He hardly goes out, and he lives like a recluse. His fireworks store, which has been passed down for generations in his family, is still open but in danger of going out of business.

Meanwhile, Mizumori Hikari works part-time as a pyrotechnist at a different fireworks store. In the midst of all this, for the first time in a while - a quarrel breaks out between Wataru and Seitaro. Then, a mysterious woman, Fumiko Noguchi, suddenly visits the shop and not only asks to become Seitaro's apprentice but also suddenly proposes to him. Seitaro, Hikari, Fumika, and Wataru will live under one roof.

(Source: natalie.mu, AsianWiki)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 30 min.

Aired On: Saturday