Asian Drama

7 huge holes suddenly appear in locations around Japan. The holes appear in random places like in the sky, in the middle of a road, in a field, or in the middle of the city. Citizens are confused about the holes, and different investigations are carried out about the holes, but the true nature of the holes remains known. As time goes by, people begin to live with these holes. Many people go into the holes, but nobody has returned from the holes.

Then, a man named Ozawa appears who worships the holes as a god. He insists that salvation can be found in the hole. Eight people who are followers of Ozawa gather at a resort facility. The eight people are Kawabata, Sugaya, Matsuoka, Aoyama, Watanabe, Shingo, Iguchi, and Okamoto. Following Ozawa's rule, they must talk about why they want to go and record themselves before they enter the hole.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Chen Xiao Man has been working hard in the city in order to save enough for her to be able to invest shares in the family's porcelain business. However, she becomes unemployed and has no choice but to return to her hometown. At this time, Chen Xiao Man's superior, Ke Yan, also encounters an unprecedented setback. Hoping to turn things around, he has come to Chen Xiao Man's hometown to seek the help of a legendary figure in the investment community who has been living in seclusion. This leads to a reunion between Chen Xiao Man and Ke Yan. Under his guidance and encouragement, she decided to embark on the road of entrepreneurship.

(Source: ChineseDrama)

Episodes: 36

Duration: 45 min.

Deep Night Side Story: The Two of Us (2024)

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Episodes: 30

Duration: 45 min.

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

The wealthy Qiu family has always been known for favoring sons over daughters. It is known that the Qiu family property will be inherited by the only male grandson of the third generation, Qiu Zhi Bin. Mr. Qiu was in coma due to a stroke. A letter of authorization signed by him shocked everyone: he actually entrusted his eldest granddaughter, Qiu Hao Er, to act as chairman of the group on his behalf. But this letter of authorization did not send Qiu Hao Er to the peak of power but pushed her into the center of the storm.

(Source: Youku)

Episodes: 30

Duration: 45 min.

Airs On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

With his parents frequently away for work, Natsukawa Ryota had been the main caretaker for his younger sisters and the housework, but now he’s finally about to go to University, he’s looking forward to being able to live freely on his own! However, in a surprising turn of events, he’s surprised to discover his roommate will be his childhood friend Tanaka Kazuhito. Despite his picture-perfect looks and pleasant personality, Kazuhito doesn’t have a girlfriend. Curious, Ryota accompanies him in searching for the reason why, but is unable to find any flaws and finds his heart fluttering over Kazuhito’s kind words and actions. As he gets to know more about Kazuhito, their relationship develops. Thus begins their cohabitation life where they’re mutually self-aware of each others presence!

The year is 1892 during an era of prosperous prostitution. This story reflects women's rights and female friendships when three women stand up and fight for their dreams whilst searching for a way to liberate themselves and redeem their human dignity.

Kulap is a beautiful and talented sex worker full of courage and an unimaginable dream. Botan wants an ordinary life a man she loves, not an easy feat. Sold into the brothel, Thianyot dreams of being an ordinary girl who gets to study.

(Source: Thai = Sanook)

Episodes: 8

Airs On: Wednesday, Thursday

Sakuragi Miyabi is a high school student in Aomori. She lives with her lawyer grandfather and she receives special education from him in the field of law. Sakuragi Miyabi soon becomes the youngest person to pass the bar exam on their first try. A decision is then made to send Sakuragi Miyabi to her grandmother in Tokyo, who works as a director of a law office. Sakuragi Miyabi begins to work as an apprentice lawyer at her grandmother’s law office. Despite her position, she still has the mindset of a teenager and she sometimes has disagreements with senior lawyers. Meanwhile, Sakuragi Miyabi begins classes at her new high school in Tokyo. She hides her lawyer job from people at her high school, but she eventually begins to give counseling at her school on law matters.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 60 min.

Airs On: Friday

Fifty-year-old Yuria has a quiet life teaching embroidery classes in her home, where she lives with her writer husband and his mother. Then one day her world is turned upside down when husband has a subarachnoid hemorrhage and upon arriving at the hospital, Yuria is met by a tearful young man who announces that he is her husband's lover.

(Source: MangaUpdates)

Adapted from the manga series "Yuria Sensei no Akai Ito" (ゆりあ先生の赤い糸) by Irie Kiwa (入江喜和).

Episodes: 10

Season 2 of Oi Handsome depicts the ongoing struggles of stubborn father Gentaro, his wife, and their three daughters.

Wu Xing Yu, the new captain of the Jinlin Guard, is newly married to silver hairpin maker Hua Jian Jiu when a mysterious murder case occurs in the capital. As she investigates, the clues begin to point to her loving and considerate husband as the culprit and killer of her father.

Is the husband she loves really a vicious killer? And if he is, will she be able to turn him over into the hands of justice... and execution?

(Source: Chinese = Douban)

Episodes: 24

Men San Dao, the great master of the Inner Household, as well as the imperial bodyguard of the Guangxu Emperor, was imprisoned for participating in the Hundred Days Restoration. After serving 12 years, he was released by the boss of the Xuantong Internal Affairs Office, who asked him to solve a case in exchange for a commutation of his sentence. He agreed and, when investigating, found a man who was to be arrested was the remnant of the same faction he was a part of. Zhou Bu Fan was a Jianghu swordsman and a master of high skill. He was intelligent, but unfortunately, he was very poor, so poor that he had to rent out the main altar of the Gate Sect and wander around with his disciples. Running out of options, he made a deal and secretly helped Wang Ye do something disgraceful, making himself a pawn that could be used and discarded at any time. Jianghu had changed; no one cared for his cause, and he just couldn't adapt to modernization. Zhu Yan was a small-town Confucian student. She waited 10 years to take an important exam and get the meritorious name, but the law changed, the examination was abolished, and all of her efforts were in vain. In order to make a living, she opened a shop in her town. She hated the law of change and hated all the people and things that undermined the imperial power, wanting to do something about it. She became involved in a case and chased the murderer for thousands of miles, only to find that he was protecting the interests of the revolutionaries. In 1919, three unrelated people who were stuck in a turbulent world met each other and came together with others coming from similar hardships and defended the imperial power, who longed for a constitution and to block the opposition once and for all. Would they succeed, would their ultimate goals be realized, and would they be the heroes of their generation?

The love stories of five girls named Ploy: same name, same classroom, but completely different personalities. 'Ploy's Yearbook' takes viewers back to the era of flared skirts and shorts, an age filled with dreams and the bond of friends. What will happen when the friendgroup members cross paths again fifteen years later? Although many things may have changed, their hearts remain the same.

(Source: Thai = pen1books.lnwshop.com)

Adapted from the novels "The Only Regret" (สิ่งเดียวที่เสียดาย ในวันวัยที่สวยงาม) by Nenechan, "Moving around You" (ดาวหมุนรอบฉัน ตะวันหมุนรอบเธอ) by Bhapimol (ภาพิมล), "Secretly Love" (เพราะเธอคือความลับของหัวใจ) by Tinya (ติญญา), "Busy February: หรือเดือนกุมภามันสั้น เราเลยรักกันไม่ได้เสียที" by Baison and "Faded Memory" (ภาพสีจางกับบางความทรงจำ) by Maysarinn (เมษาริน).

Episodes: 10

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday

Charming and sarcastic Mueang is an outspoken eco-warrior geologist. View is an overworked architect who was recently dumped by her company and cheated on by her boyfriend. Cupid strikes the moment they set eyes on each other.

(Source: World Screenings)

Episodes: 16

Duration: 60 min.

In the glitzy realm of stardom, Ryu Seon Jae shines as a top-tier celebrity, captivating the spotlight since his debut. Despite the facade of a perfect life, the demanding nature of the entertainment industry has left him utterly exhausted. Im Sol, an ardent admirer, holds an affectionate love for Ryu Seon Jae. A childhood accident derailed her dreams, yet the solace found in Ryu Seon Jae's music on the radio transformed her into an unwavering fan.

The narrative takes a poignant turn when Im Sol, reeling from the breaking news of Ryu Seon Jae's tragic demise, experiences a miraculous twist of fate. Transported back 15 years into the past, she confronts Ryu Seon Jae in his 19-year-old high school self. Im Sol grapples with the formidable challenge of altering the trajectory of his future, driven by an unyielding determination to avert the impending tragedy.

Adapted from the web novel “The Best of Tomorrow” (내일의 으뜸) by Kim Bbang (김빵).

Episodes: 16

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday

Adapted from the web novel "Tui Hun Hou Bei Da Lao Qin Ku Ke" (退婚后被大佬亲哭了) by Su Xiao Juan (苏晓卷)

The theme of "season 7" is diversity. The members of the Special Investigation Unit, including the team leader Kunikida Seiji, Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, Shindo Ryo, and Takao Yuma all have strong personalities. However, their ages, careers, personal circumstances, investigative viewpoints, and approaches to their work are all very different. Therefore, clashes occur on a daily basis, but based on the trust they have built up over the years, they are a team that can honestly admit their differences in opinion and work together.

On the other hand, the crimes they face are also becoming more diverse with the times. In the new season, they will depict not only cases that reflect the "current" world, but also various human dramas lurking in the background and the detectives who face them with all their might, in a complete episode format.

(Source: Japanese = TV Asahi)

Duration: 54 min.

Aired On: Wednesday

The story revolves around a company called “Office AIR Cleaning” that specializes in providing a unique break-up service for those who cause trouble to others due to their selfish in-house extramarital affairs.

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Adapted from the web comic "Onsha no Furin no Kudan: Zettai ni Wakare Sasemasu" (御社の不倫の件～絶対に別れさせます～) by Tatsuki Yuuma (樹ユウマ).

Episodes: 8

Duration: 30 min.

Aired On: Tuesday

Cheng Xi Nian is a young girl who met an untimely demise in her first life. Realizing that she had been used to death after she was unexpectedly reborn, she vows to change the outcome of this new life and allies herself with Su Jing Yuan, a man who has been lurking and hidden in her family to get his revenge.

(Source: Chinese = Douban)

Adapted from the novel "Huang Gui Fei Ta Xiang Lai You Chou Bi Bao" (皇贵妃她向来有仇必报) by Si Yue Chu Xi (四月除夕).

Episodes: 24

Duration: 10 min.

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

Ratings: 7.2

Wu Xing Yu, the new captain of the Jinlin Guard, is newly married to silver hairpin maker Hua Jian Jiu when a mysterious murder case occurs in the capital. As she investigates, the clues begin to point to her loving and considerate husband as the culprit and killer of her father.

Is the husband she loves really a vicious killer? And if he is, will she be able to turn him over into the hands of justice... and execution?

(Source: Chinese = Douban)

Episodes: 24

Adults often teach children that love should come at the right time, when they're ready to take on responsibilities and face life's challenges. But in today's world, many young people find themselves on a troubled path, struggling with the consequences of their actions. Adults may have their reasons for this, but ultimately, it's the children who suffer. This story highlights the harsh reality faced by these children, who want to remind adults that their problems are real and deserve attention. Love, no matter when it happens, is a beautiful thing, especially when it occurs during times of hardship and confusion.

Tao Zhen Yan, a trainee forensic doctor in the Republic of China, met private detective Gu Nan Chuan because of a murder case. Their fates were connected due to the emergence of the stamp demon serial killer, and they began to join forces to solve strange cases.

Ongsa's high school life will never be the same when she carelessly tells her cute and cheerful classmate Sun "sweet dreams" using the Instagram name Earth. Unfortunately, the masculine name leads Sun to believe she's talking to a guy, but Ongsa doesn't want to lose the opportunity to talk to her. She chooses to keep it a secret and go on talking to Sun as Earth.

(Source: Thai = GMMTV)

Adapted from the novel "23.5 When the Earth Is Spinning Around" (องศาที่โลกเอียง) by everY (เอเวอร์วาย).

Episodes: 12

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Airs On: Friday

Song Xiao Feng accidentally time-travels to 1993 and starts a business together with his father, Song Jian, as a friend. under the influence of Song Jian and Hu Ruo Xi, he grows up to go from a depressed man to a great commercial strategist.

Two neighbors in a small town, Zhou Yu and Cheng Yuzhou, a rich young master returning from the big city to prepare for an exam, met by chance and fell in love. But despite their feelings for each other, they were forced to separate because of their families. Many years later, they meet again and all the love they felt for each other has returned.

As punishment for playing a prank, the class troublemaker has to be supervised by the model student—but soon they catch feelings for each other.

Sakuraba Mio, a newcomer assigned to the Department of General Surgery at the prestigious Seirei Medical University Hospital, is neither a doctor nor a nurse but her job as a nurse aide makes her the closest person to the patients. Mio is not only a caring person but also a medical geek, so she often sticks her nose into the doctor's examination and gets into trouble with other hospital staff.

Meanwhile, the skilled handsome surgeon Ryuzaki Taiga thinks that a doctor's skill is everything to make a successful surgery. Taiga's complete opposite belief from Mio makes them often clash with each other.

(Source: Japanese = NTV)

Adapted from the novel "Tonari no Nurse Aide" (となりのナースエイド) by Chinen Mikito.

Episodes: 10

Duration: 60 min.

Airs On: Wednesday

A love story between Kosaka Maiko, a thirty-year-old office worker with a sexual complex, and Kagiya Senri, a lethargic young man who is not good at interacting with others.

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Adapted from the manga series "Uri wo Waru" (瓜を破る) by Itakura Azusa (板倉梓).

Episodes: 8

Duration: 30 min.

Aired On: Wednesday

Laorchan, who grew up in France and was reared by the elite, returns to Thailand to prove her family’s innocence and learn the truth about her origins. Laorchan plans to steal an ancient, accursed gemstone—the Ajna Chakra necklace—exhibiting at an aristocratic department store owned by M.L. Phuthanet Juthathep, son of M.R. Ratchanon and Soifah. She befriends the suave Phuthanet and he is instantly taken by her charm, beauty, and mysterious persona. Complications arise when she starts to fall for him, as deception and love are things that don’t go together. Can she resist his charms and accomplish her objective?