Asian Drama

A comical crime investigation drama depicting the process in which the worst violent crimes unit in the country and the best elite violent crimes unit leader meet and grow into the strongest team.

The Songwon Police Department's 2nd Violent Crimes Unit, which has the lowest arrest rate, loses its team leader after a failed undercover investigation and moves its office to a closed daycare center. The new team leader, Dongbang Yubin, appears before the 2nd Violent Crimes Unit. At first, Yubin is suspicious, but as they solve cases together, they gradually build trust in each other and become a true team.

Dongbang Yu Bin is the tall, intelligent and athletic head of Songwon Police Station’s homicide squad. He was offered a permanent professorship at a famous overseas university, but he suddenly came to Korea and volunteered to become the head of the Songwon Police Station’s homicide squad Unit 2, which ranked last in the country in terms of arrest rate.

(Source: Korean = Naver)

Episodes: 12

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Wednesday

Prince Murong Jing He of the Great Yan Dynasty led his Weibei Army to reclaim Qingzhou, a lost territory. His triumphant victory should have been a moment of glory, but soon after his army entered the city, a devastating fire broke out. Whispers spread throughout Qingzhou, accusing Murong Jing He of harboring a grudge against the people for their alleged betrayal of Great Yan. Rumor had it that the prince, now known as the ruthless "Butcher General", ordered the city to be burned to the ground.

In the flames, a young girl named Mei Lin lost her entire family. Heartbroken and consumed by vengeance, she vowed to kill the one responsible for the massacre. She joins a secret organization known as the Shadow Works, where she undergoes years of brutal training after consuming a deadly poison that turns her into an unstoppable assassin. Mei Lin's first mission is finally assigned: to assassinate her greatest enemy, Prince Murong Jing He himself.

Disguised as one of a hundred Xiyan beauties sent to the Great Yan as part of a political marriage alliance, she patiently waits for her chance to strike. But what Mei Lin doesn't know is that the man who masterminded her entire assassination mission—setting her on this path of revenge—is none other than Murong Jing He himself.

(Source: Youku)

Adapted from the novel "Chun Hua Yan" (春花厌) by Hei Yan (黑颜).

Episodes: 32

Duration: 45 min.

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

Si Qing Ye, the president of the Si Group, and Ning Wu Hui part ways due to a misunderstanding. Pregnant and alone, Ning loses all her memories after giving birth and becomes a single mother. Seven years later, they reunite and gradually rediscover their feelings, resolving past misunderstandings and embarking on a journey toward a joyful life as a family of four.

A street-smart girl named Lan Che, who is dedicated to protecting her neighborhood, accidentally gets involved in a serious crime and meets Lou Ming Ye, the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple. Initially, their different backgrounds lead to frequent misunderstandings, but as they get to know each other better, they resolve their misunderstandings and work together to solve bizarre cases. Throughout their investigative journey, they develop feelings for each other, confirm their true identities, and ultimately find sincere love. With Lou Ming Ye's support and assistance, Lan Che overcomes many challenges and grows from a street girl into the first female Deputy Chief of the Dali Temple, achieving her life's aspirations.

Episodes: 22

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

Duration: 30 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

When Kim Ji Yong was a child, his mother was beaten to death in the street. The culprit only received three and half years in prison. Kim Ji Yong—now an adult—sees that his mother's killer hasn't changed at all. Ji Yong takes matters into his own hands and beats him brutally.

Subsequently, Kim Ji Yong begins living two entirely different lives. On weekdays, he's a model student at the police university. During the weekends, he punishes criminals who'd recieved light sentences and continue to commit criminal acts. Now called Vigilante, Ji Yong receives help from admirer Cho Kang Ok. Meanwhile, Detective Cho Heon chases after the man called Vigilante.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Adapted from a webtoon "Vigilante" ( 비질란테) written by CRG and illustrated by Kim Gyu Sam (김규삼)

Release dates: October 5, 2023 (Festival)

Episodes: 8

Set during the reign of famous tyrant King Yeonsangun, it tells the story of Hong Gil Dong (Yoon Kyun Sang), the illegitimate son of a nobleman who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and his journey in becoming Joseon’s first revolutionary activist.

Cute introvert Diewdai likes living in his ultra private world, hiding away in his apartment. His best friend is a turtle called Khun Chai. Diew's life of peace, however, is destroyed when God—an extroverted senior from another faculty—moves in next door.

God throws loud daily parties. Diew does his best to endure it—he likes this building—but one night he can't take it any longer. He slams his door shut to let God know he has a neighbour. After having been there a month, God feels bad and—unsure how to apologise—addresses him from the balcony. Diew responds unconcernedly and, going back and forth, the pair's talking turns to friendship, with the caveat that they mustn't meet face-to-face, Diew insists.

(Source: Thai = booksreviewbyme2.wordpress.com || Translation = MyDramaList)

Adapted from the novel "Godzilla Next Door" (พี่เขาบุกโลกของผม) by Jiwinil

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

Episodes: 12

Country: Thailand

Airs On: Thursday

Aired: Aug 8, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

A story about a conceited star fencer who loses everything in an instant. After five years, he returns to the sport in a bid to reach the top once again. Fencing prodigy Ou Yang experienced the highest highs and lowest lows of his life on his 20th birthday. Having just won the world championships, Ou Yang's life flashes before his eyes when he gets into a motorcycle accident and falls into a coma. Five years later, Ou Yang wakes up and learns that his father has mysteriously died while his close friend Fan Qi everything from him. Ou Yang breaks down from the setbacks, but his love for fencing reignites his fighting spirit to take back what is his.

Miyuki Itoi is a mysterious woman and her name often appears in rumors. She only dates rich men.

Back in her high school days, Miyuki Itoi went unnoticed by most people. One day, she suddenly changed into an attractive woman. Since then, she has toyed with the men in her small town. The men around her die one by one.

The story takes place in Prison HOPE, year 20xx. With the reform of Juvenile Law, private juvenile prisons were born. Dangerous delinquent young girls, abandoned by society, school, and even their family are gathered in a place where the detention period is unlimited. The battle ring where only the fittest survived, therefore it is also called Majisuka Prison.

Tokiwa Megu is a modern-era woman who excels at work but cannot succeed where romance is concerned. By chance, she meets Iura Kakeru, a member of the time patrol team who comes from the future and together they receive a special mission where they are tasked to catch illegal time travelers. Although the two were former lovers, Megu’s memory of their time together has been erased in accordance with the time traveling governing rules. In order to make her relationship come to fruition this time, Megu spends time struggling to find the love of her life.

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Episodes: 10

During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, Princess Jieyou is sent to Xiyu to act as a form of Heqin. There she must learn to adapt to her new life as well deal with her husbands harem. It is through her efforts that, the Han prevail over the Xiongnu tribe, and Han culture begins to spread throughout Xiyu.