Asian Drama

10 years after her middle school days and now a full grown woman, Takagi-san returns to the middle school where she graduated from as a trainee trainer. There, she meets Nishikata who was one of her middle school classmates and he was frequently teased by her. Now, Nishikata works as a PE teacher at the same school.

For this friend group, no matter how hard their university studies are, there's always something more to do their head in; the chaos of life and love won't let anyone rest.

We are... friends, but we fight each other and like each other so much we might hit on each other.

(Source: Thai = GMMTV)

Adapted from the novel 'We are... คือ เรารักกัน' by ภารวี.

Episodes: 16

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Wednesday

While Nishimura Kanade was a 3rd grade middle school student, her father, who worked as a prosecutor, died in an incident. After her father’s death, she and her mother moved to her moved to her mother’s hometown in Nagano Prefecture. Nishimura Kanade wanted to become a prosecutor like her father, and she entered law school at a national university in Nagano Prefecture. There, she had 4 friends, including Nogi Masaki. They became really close friends and shared memorable experiences together. Due to a case involving a death, their relationship ended.

12 years later, Nishimura Kanade is now 35 years old and works as a prosecutor in the Yokohama District Public Prosecutors’ Office. Her boyfriend is Okuda Takashi, who works as a doctor, and they live together. One day, one of her law school classmates, who disappeared after the death case, appears in front of her. Nishimura Kanade must confront the suspicious death case from her law school days. This leads her to examine the truth behind her father’s death from 20 years ago and also the secret faces of her friends.

(Source: Japanese = TV Asahi)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 54 min.

Airs On: Tuesday

The story revolves around Ogami Ryutaro aka "The Owl", a man who controls Japan from within the shadaows, and his son Ogami Ryu , who counters his father as a "dark hero." "The Owl" is Ogami Ryutaro, a mastermind who solves various scandals and sensational cases by covering them up or bringing them to light. Ogami Ryu upholds justice with a worldview very much different to his father, and he works behind the scenes in order to correct his father's actions.

The drama follows the lives of seven boys navigating their school years and personal growth, each grappling with family obligations, loss, poverty, abandonment, violence, and rejection.

After an unwanted return to Songju-si, Kim Hwan meets six boys. As an outsider and the son of Kim Chang Jun, the boys sometimes find him suspicious and misunderstand his actions, leading to conflicts. Despite these initial difficulties, they eventually become friends. It seemed awkward at first, but over time, they grow closer and open their hearts. They travel and play together, sharing their problems to help each other heal. Realizing they all have similar family issues, they become even closer. Hwan confronts his own feelings by staying with the other boys. As he spends time with them, he starts to like Songju-si and genuinely wishes for these days to continue forever.

However, Chang Jun notices the other boys and considers them useless, insisting that Hwan stay away from them. Hwan, who has always lived an obedient life, raises his voice for the first time and confronts his emotions.

(Source: youth.toy.devhand.net; edited by NAY)

Adapted from the webtoon "Save Me". The series is inspired by BU (BTS Universe). It expands on the storyline fans have seen throughout BTS' music videos and Save Me webtoon.

Episodes: 12

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Tuesday

Ratings: 8.4

Tells the story of the arrogant and cold-faced female detective Li Yi Yue and the Prince of Norther Hai, Tong Ling, who met, fell in love, and forgot each other to save the common people, and then met again for the sake of justice, hated each other, fell in love, and stayed together!! Three years ago, the two fell in love with each other while tracking down "Ping Ji's inner demon", but their lives were hanging by a thread in the battle with the inner demon. After the robbery, their memories were blocked. Three years later, the two united to eliminate the returning demons. Their relationship was on the verge of breaking up in order to restore their memories, but they finally eliminated the demons. In order to save Li Yi Yue, who was possessed by the inner demon, Tong Ling "erased" the memories and feelings of the two people... The extraordinary skill of the iron-faced female detective of the Lone Star, the immortal who can grow dragon scales on her neck when she is shy. The combination of the most handsome and dandy prince in the palace, the "tiger" type "chivalrous heroine" and the "big" type "prince of the fairy world" is actually destined to have a red line and fate for three lives? A love like "thunder and fire" is unfolding enthusiastically this summer...

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.

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

Princess Sheng Tao Tao of Sheng Xuan Kingdom is an upright and kind-hearted person, but because of her rebellious behaviors, which are incomprehensible to people, she causes the emperor a lot of headaches and is sent back to her fiefdom, Qingcheng, to reflect on her growth story.

Qingcheng was originally a rich and fertile place, famous for its garment-making culture, but as the young and strong gradually went out to work, leaving only the elderly and children to guard their homes, the skill of garment-making was gradually lost. Sheng Tao Tao was born with a love of beauty, and when she was relegated to the fiefdom, she witnessed the old people's unique dressmaking skills and resolved to promote them.

After Sheng Tao Tao's series of actions, the court issued an order on old age care, innovating a series of old age care practices. Spreading the culture of respecting and loving the elderly in old age and filial piety and opening up re-work opportunities for the elderly, the experience and craftsmanship of the elderly were stimulated to produce gorgeous garments, which reactivated Qingcheng's business and trade, attracting many young people back to work, and causing Qingcheng to prosper again.

(Source: Youku)

Episodes: 18

Duration: 10 min.

Aired On: Tuesday

Ratings: 6.9

Seo Jung Won is an investigative reporter and the host of the current affairs television program “Let’s Get Grabbed by the Collar.” Thanks to her unique and straightforward way of exposing all kinds of torts committed by culprits—all whilst making sarcastic remarks—she gains great popularity and attracts the general public’s attention.

When Jung Won is accused of murder, she joins with detective Kim Tae Hyun, and sets out to find the truth. Also helping her are her husband Seol Woo Jae and Woo Jae, respectively.

(Source: Soompi)

Adapted from the web novel "Myeoksal Hanbeon Jabhibsida" (멱살 한번 잡힙시다) by Nyureoki (뉴럭이).

Episodes: 16

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Airs On: Monday, Tuesday

Corporate drone Dr. Zhang Zi Qi accidentally enters a "fantastical" game and becomes the wealthy Li family's daughter, Li Chun Ri. Initially eager to indulge in the luxurious life of a young mistress, she soon finds out she's been designated as a sacrifice. Unexpectedly, she forms a symbiotic bond with the assassin Ling Xing He. In order to return to reality, they must kill each other. Behind this absurd domestic struggle lies yet another sinister conspiracy.

A Taiwanese opera family of generations sticks together and travels around the island to earn a living. On and off the traveling stage, they taste the flavors of life and experience joys and sorrows. Fearing no hardship, they fight together with resilience, presenting the story of their brilliant lives woven by laughter and tears on and off the stage.

Baek Hyun Woo, who is the pride of the village of Yongduri, is the legal director of the conglomerate Queens Group, while chaebol heiress Hong Hae In is the “queen” of Queens Group’s department stores.

“Queen of Tears” will tell the miraculous, thrilling, and humorous love story of this married couple, who manage to survive a crisis and stay together against all odds.

(Source: Soompi)

Episodes: 16

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Saturday, Sunday

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

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Love comes in all flavors.

Secret Ingredient is the story of a Korean man who gives up his entire luxurious life in Seoul in search of his childhood girlfriend, someone he’s never forgotten all these years, in the hopes that she would fall in love with him, not for who they were back then or who they are now, but for what they can aspire to be: happy, fulfilled and blissfully in love with one another.

(Source: Viu PH)

Episodes: 6

Airs On: Tuesday

Anata no Koibito, Godatsu Shimasu (2024)

At the end of the year, a poison gas terror attack takes place at a terminal station in Tokyo. 666 people die or are injured in the attack.The terror attack's number of victims is related to the "number of the beast" and the case is given the name "The Beast." The person who carried out the attack is a 25-year-old popular actress, Kotone Kido, who died at the terminal station. Kotone Kido had a childhood friend named Hajime Kanzaki. They were not blood-related, but they were very close like a brother and sister. Now, Hajime Kanzaki is 33-years-old and works as an undertaker. He wants to find out why his childhood friend committed the mass murder, who made her do that, and was there a chance she could have been stopped. While he investigates, he is killed by someone. At that time, he travels back in time and meets Kotone Kido again.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Adapted from the manga series "From the Fust" (君が獣になる前に) by Sano Takashi (さの隆).

Episodes: 10

Duration: 40 min.

Airs On: Saturday

Every day, bank branches encounter various problems like missing money, information leaks, loan problems & breach of duties. Hanasaki Mai's job is to go there and fix the problems. She is able to do so even though she is just a bank clerk without higher-level powers. Because of her character, Hanasaki Mai will not keep still when she sees a wrong. She's willing to stand up for the side of the weak, regardless of the relation between the top and bottom factions of the bank.

The story centers on Asakura Sumire, a marriage swindler who has seduced many men with her beauty and skilful techniques. Sumire targeted men who made a fortune through illicit activities, and she operated in the shadows as a "Miss Target," ensuring that her chosen targets never escaped. However one day, she decides to give it all up and earnestly begin searching for a partner through marriage activities! Armed with her skills at her advantage, she enthusiastically enters the marriage market to meet a wealthy man... who is the person she is destined to meet at the end of her serious marriage search?

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Episodes: 10

Airs On: Sunday

Duration: 54 min.

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

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

Oba Nana is the middle child among three sisters. She is 29 years old, single, and works hard at her job. She receives a promotion at her job to become the youngest assistant manager, but she feels anxious due to her friends getting married and having children. Her two sisters are 39-year-old Narusawa Mutsuki and 19-year-old Oba Hatsumi. Narusawa Mutsuki works as a certified accountant. She is currently separated from her husband due to her husband's infidelity. Oba Hatsumi feels unease with people her age who have their own life goals and pursue their goals. In order to comfort her feelings, she meets a man from a dating app.

One day, these 3 sisters face a big situation when their father suddenly goes missing. Due to that incident, they gather together.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 54 min.

Aired On: Friday

Japan has a conviction rate of 99.9% for criminal cases that goes to trial. A lawyer is able to defeat those odds and obtain an acquittal for his client, even though there's conclusive evidence that says otherwise. Sometimes, due to minor things, good and evil can switch sides and good people can become bad people.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 54 min.

Aired On: Sunday

Takara Keisuke was a detective who chased after a major scammer. Now, he works as a police officer at a police box located along a shopping street. He appears like an ordinary police officer who is friendly with the people in the neighborhood, but Keisuke Takara has a hidden side. He is also Scammer K who targets bad people that are able to avoid the law.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 54 min.

Aired On: Friday

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

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Episodes: 10

Duration: 30 min.

Aired On: Friday

Kuroba Miko is a mystery writer. Her books are popular and she has written bestsellers since she made her debut, but she is unable to write anymore. She currently works as a commentator for TV show. Morino Toru is a detective. Due to an incident, his arrest rate has plummeted and he is unable to solve cases anymore. Kuroba Miko and Morino Toru both suffer from the yips and they happen to meet at a sauna facility. They become good friends and solve cases together.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 58 min.

Airs On: Friday

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)

Story is set in the Anti-Japanese War period. It tells the story of Xia Ji Cheng, a proud son from a wealthy high-ranking political family, who originally wanted to go to the Navy to fulfill his dream of becoming a captain. However, an unexpected trip to Shanghai changes his life completely and he becomes a low-ranked police officer.

(Source: Chinese = Douban)

Episodes: 34

Duration: 45 min.

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

Adapted from a web novel "Chuan Yue Nv Yu Dao Chong Sheng Nan" (穿越女遇到重生男) by Xue Shan Lan (雪山岚).

Episodes: 23

Duration: 10 min.

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