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Set in the late Joseon period, drama series follows face reader (physiognomist) Choi Chun Joong as he tries to build up an ideal nation. Choi Chun Joong is Joseon’s greatest fortune teller and physiognomist. He is a hero of the turbulent times, and he is the king of Joseon’s people. Choi Chun Joong possesses the great ambition of building a new nation after overturning Joseon, which has been ruined by the men in power. With handsome looks, Choi Chun Joong is a sophisticated man who excels in the arts including martial arts, gambling, singing, and dancing. He is also a romantic who puts everything in the line for the woman he loves. With a way with words and a brilliant mind for politics, he’ll create a miracle, making Yi Ha Eung the most powerful man in Joseon, Yi Ha Eung’s son Lee Jae Hwang into a King, and Min Ja Young, a girl from the streets, into Joseon’s empress. Adapted from the novel "Baramgwa Gooreumgwa Bi" by Lee Byung Joo (published from 1977 to 1987 in newspapers The Chosun Ilbo). Story features a mixture of fictional characters and real historical characters.
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  • Ep 15 SUB

    Brave to Love (2019) (2019)

    Brave to Love (2019)
    Genre:
    life, Romance, School, Society, Workplace, Youth
    Country:
    Taiwanese

    Cheng Mei, Gua Ju, Qu Shou, Xing Hua, and Song Gang are friends who met in a student association in university. Because of love, they all had a taste of heartbreak! From students to graduates entering society, facing obstacles that revolve around same-sex relationship, workplace bullying, female autonomy, extramarital affairs, and May-December romance, how do they maintain their friendship and resolve all the challenges that arise from life and love?

    (Source: Viki)

    Adapted from the manga series "Asunaro Hakusho" (あすなろ白書) by Fumi Saimon (柴門ふみ).

    Episodes: 15

  • Ep 9 RAW

    Kono Subarashiki Sekai (2023) (2023)

    Kono Subarashiki Sekai (2023)
    Genre:
    Comedy, Miniseries
    Country:
    Japanese

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    (Source: FUJI TV)

  • Ep 12 SUB

    Imperfect: The Series (2021) (2021)

    Imperfect: The Series (2021)
    Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
    Country:
    Other Asia
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  • Ep 3 SUB

    Bengoshi Sodom (2023) (2023)

    Bengoshi Sodom (2023)
    Genre:
    Law, Mystery, Thriller
    Country:
    Japanese
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  • Ep 52 SUB

    God of Lost Fantasy (2020) (2020)

    God of Lost Fantasy (2020)
    Genre:
    Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Martial Arts, Romance
    Country:
    Chinese

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  • Ep 64 SUB

    Golden Bride (2007)

    Golden Bride
    Genre:
    Family, Romance
    Country:
    Korean

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  • Ep 10 SUB

    ST Aka to Shirou no Sousa Paire (2014) (2014)

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    Genre:
    Detective, Investigation, Mystery, Phobia
    Country:
    Japanese
    The ST team at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department consists of eccentric members. Akagi works as an analyst on the ST team. He won't appear in front of others, but his colleagues trust him as a leader. Yurine is tasked to manage the ST team. He experiences difficulties in dealing with the team. Meanwhile, the ST team come into conflict with other detectives at the police department over an indiscriminate gun firing case and a grotesque murder case. This forces Akagi to appear in front others. Akagi and Yurine work together to solve the case.
  • Ep 6 SUB

    Thai Cave Rescue (2022) (2022)

    Thai Cave Rescue (2022)
    Genre:
    Based on True Story, Biography, Drama, Miniseries, Survival
    Country:
    Thailand
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