Asian Drama

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

In the 19th century, on the night of her wedding day, Park Yeon Woo's husband died after revealing that he had suffered from a heart condition for a long time. She is devastated, but before she can even mourn her husband, she gets kidnapped by a man and is thrown into a well. The moment she opened her eyes, she saw her husband before her. Transcending time, space and death, she is now in present-day Seoul, South Korea, and the man who saves her from the swimming pool is Kang Tae Ha, who looks a lot like her dead husband from the 19th century.

Kang Tae Ha is the successor of SH Seoul Corporation. He does not like opening himself up to others due to his heart disease and the trauma that he endured in his childhood. He prioritizes logic over emotions and is uninterested in having a romantic relationship, but his ill grandfather tells him that he wishes to see his wedding before he dies. In the hopes of making his grandfather's wish come true, Kang Tae Ha asks Park Yeon Woo to enter into a contract marriage with him.

(Source: AsianWiki, MBC; edited by kyungsoosbae)

Adapted from the web novel "The Story of Park's Marriage Contract" (열녀박씨 계약결혼뎐) written by Kim Neo Ul (김너울) and illustrated by B.

Episodes: 12

With each day feeling hopeless and bleak, Kang Jin's life takes a dramatic turn when he stumbles upon a lost envelope of money belonging to Rang. Using this newfound wealth, he takes a stand against Nam Young's girlfriend Da-young. But when Nam-young discovers Kang-jin's actions, he strikes back by stealing his money and issuing dangerous threats. With nowhere to turn, Kang-jin confides in Rang, who reveals a secret knowledge of the debt-collecting world. Together, they embark on a thrilling journey of power and control, as Kang-jin takes his first steps into the world of loan sharks.

Duration: 1 hr. 45 min.

Step into the thrilling world of high school student Kang Jin as he fights against debt collectors and the oppressive harassment of Nam Young, who masquerades as a model student. With each day feeling hopeless and bleak, Kang Jin's life takes a dramatic turn when he stumbles upon a lost envelope of money belonging to Rang.

Using this newfound wealth, he takes a stand against Nam Young's girlfriend Da Young. But when Nam Young discovers Kang Jin's actions, he strikes back by stealing his money and issuing dangerous threats. With nowhere to turn, Kang Jin confides in Rang, who reveals a secret knowledge of the debt-collecting world.

Together, they embark on a thrilling journey of power and control, as Kang Jin takes his first steps into the world of loan sharks.

(Source: HanCinema)

Duration: 1 hr. 45 min.

An ordinary 24-year-old college student, Han Joo. On the surface, she appears to be a hardworking job seeker facing the harsh reality, but secretly, she nurtures her dream of becoming a singer by operating a cover song SNS account called 'Plii,' all while keeping her identity hidden.

On the other hand, there's a member of the popular idol group S.E.Z., Do Gook. Approaching the end of his contract, he decides to seek out Plii, whom he has admired, for a collaboration project as he prepares to go solo. However, it turns out that the two were classmates in college! Han Joo, who must conceal her identity as Plii, and Do Gook, who needs to find Plii. Can they really uncover each other's true identities?

(Source: Korean = TVING)

Adapted from the webtoon "Secret Playlist" (플레이,플리) by 2F (이에프).

Episodes: 8

Duration: 55 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Saturday

An ordinary 24-year-old college student, Han Joo. On the surface, she appears to be a hardworking job seeker facing the harsh reality, but secretly, she nurtures her dream of becoming a singer by operating a cover song SNS account called 'Plii,' all while keeping her identity hidden.

On the other hand, there's a member of the popular idol group S.E.Z., Do Gook. Approaching the end of his contract, he decides to seek out Plii, whom he has admired, for a collaboration project as he prepares to go solo. However, it turns out that the two were classmates in college! Han Joo, who must conceal her identity as Plii, and Do Gook, who needs to find Plii. Can they really uncover each other's true identities?

(Source: Korean = TVING)

Adapted from the webtoon "Secret Playlist" (플레이,플리) by 2F (이에프).

Episodes: 8

Duration: 55 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Saturday

Story of 3rd year students of Sungjin High School who started a 'real war' to fight against the attack of a mysterious creature that covered the sky. Will they be able to save the planet from doom?

Adapted from the webtoon "Duty After School" (방과 후 전쟁활동) by Ha Il Kwon (하일권).

The students and teachers at Sungjin High School receive a terrifying shock when they witness the start of an alien invasion. Coming from the skies, horrific “eggs” hatch violent insect-like creatures that attack humans. The invasion is worldwide, and the South Korean military fears it will be overwhelmed. In desperation, the President announces that mandatory conscription will begin – and that all third-year high schoolers – male and female – must join the armed forces.

Soldiers arrive at Sungjin High School. And the third-years – who only have 50 days until they are supposed to sit their university entrance exams – must commence their military training in the school playground. They must learn how to shoot rifles, fight hand-to-hand, and navigate obstacle courses...in their school uniform! Putting the students through their paces will be the platoon leader Lee Chun Ho. Meanwhile, the class teacher Park Eun Young is determined to do what she can to keep her students out of harm’s way. Will the high schoolers help save the planet from doom?

Adapted from the webtoon "Duty After School" (방과 후 전쟁활동) by Ha Il Kwon (하일권).

Being a collaboration between Korea’s “Produce 101” series and Japan’s AKB48 system, ‘Produce 48’ will feature competitions among 96 trainees from both South Korea and Japan, contesting for four months to debut as a global girl group.

(Source: tvN Asia)

Episodes: 12