Asian Drama

Cha Se Eum used to be a violinist, but she is now a conductor of an orchestra. She has pursued her career boldly and with passion. She is now in a position where others are envious. What others don't know is that Cha Se Eum carries a secret. That secret will shake her life.

Meanwhile, mysterious cases take place within her orchestra. Cha Se Eum looks into the cases and approaches the truth surrounding her.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Remake of the French TV series “Philharmonia" [2019].

Episodes: 12

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Saturday, Sunday

The documentary captures the past, present, and future of BTS over the course of nearly 9-years, as well as interviews with each of the group's members on their thoughts moving forward with the second chapter of their careers.

Episodes: 8

Aired On: Wednesday

In a world where popularity turns into social class, and not receiving hearts makes you a loser, a high-teen drama depicts the anxious concerns of students at the Han Arts High School. Centered around the students, the drama unfolds a bold and diverse story about their social status, desires and growth in a society where they yearn for love.

(Source: Korean = Naver)

Episodes: 8

Airs On: Wednesday, Friday

“Asia Super Young” plans to gather trainees from all over Asia and select only the strongest from S-class trainees who will explore the three major areas: trendy music, street dance, and rap. Seven trainees that represent Asian entertainment's standards will form a group and debut.

With a playful, fitting rhyme with the title track of D-2, Daechwita; this talk-show format provides Min Yoon Gi, as the main host, to engage in open dialogue with guests from a range of professions while drinking. He will utilize his conversational talents to highlight the attractions of his visitors by drawing on his understanding of a variety of topics, including music.

General of the Three Kingdoms, Kongming had struggled his whole life, facing countless battles that made him into the accomplished strategist he was. So on his deathbed, he wished only to be reborn into a peaceful world and was sent straight to modern-day party-central, Tokyo! Can even a brilliant strategist like Kongming adapt to the wild beats and even wilder party people.

(Source: MangaUpdates)

Adapted from the manga series "Paripi Komei" (パリピ孔明) written by Yotsuba Yuto (四葉夕ト) and illustrated by Ogawa Ryo (小川亮).

Episodes: 10

MBC Gayo Daejejeon, also spelt Gayo Daejejun is a major annual end-of-the-year music program broadcast on 31 December by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC).

Twenty-four trainees mix and match in this survival competition aimed at selecting members of Sonray Music's first boy band. Tune in to see if seven, eight or nine trainees will debut in the end.

Episodes: 12

Duration: 1 hr. 36 min.

Content Rating: G - All Ages

Aired On: Friday

At a secret monastery located in a rural area of Thailand. A music teacher is trying to help a young nun to be able to speak again.

Duration: 24 min.

SBS Year End special Concert where mixed groups and solo artists perform on stage

Jin is a temporary elementary school teacher on his way to a permanent position when a traumatic event plunged him into a terrifying deep darkness. Three months later, a mysterious man named Kai provokes Jin's memories and feelings regarding the past experience through rapping.

Why is Kai obsessed with Jin? How does Jin confront his own "darkness"? Conflicts and battles for men who have been deeply injured inspire healing. And does true love exist on the other side?

Struggling, suffering, we will live.

Adapted from the manga "Koi Kogare Utae" (恋い焦れ歌え～R.I.P.～) by Miso.

Mnet’s new survival audition show, "KING OF KARAOKE: VS", invites you to the world of karaoke showdown. A diverse array of participants from across the country compete for the 100,000-dollar prize. The star-studded lineup of celebrity panelists, including Soyou, Woo Young, Young K, and Eun Kwang, set the show apart. As the show deviates from the traditional singing competition show formats, it offers a unique mix of excitement and entertainment and aims to captivate a wide audience.

(Source: Viu)

Episodes: 10

An Jung Geun is a fighter for the Korean independence movement. Seol Hee used to be a court lady for Queen Myeongseong, but, after Queen Myseongseong was assassinated by the Japanese, Seol Hee takes part in Korean independence activity. She becomes a geisha and gains the favor Ito Hirobumi, who is the Japanese Resident-General of Korea. He travels to Manchuria and Seol Hee accompanies him. Korean independence fighter An Jung Geun learns of Ito Hirobumi's travel plans from Seoul Hee. An Jung Geun decides to assassinate Hirobumi Ito for the Korean independence movement.

Ji Soo Ho and Do Hyun Seo, who once dated for six years, meet again as a young rich CEO and a piano instructor who gave up on her dreams. Despite the awkward reunion, the two start piano lessons for their respective purposes. Meanwhile, talented musician Kei accepts Soo Ho's offer to work on a collaborative project and invites Hyun Seo as a fellow collaborator.

Annoyed with this new partnership, Soo Ho proposes that they stay and work at his house, which causes subtle tension between the three. Soo Ho becomes confused after learning why Hyun Seo left him. Hyun Seo worries about Soo Ho's health, while Kei doesn't hide his feelings for Hyun Seo. Soo Ho and Hyun Seo embark on a bumpy romantic journey full of twists and turns. Will history repeat itself?

(Source: Disney+)

Episodes: 6

Duration: 45 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Aired On: Wednesday

A university student has another identity - online she is "Sheng Sheng Man" who does music for the historical genre. Although she is still a nobody, it doesn't stop her from dreaming of the day she can collaborate with her favorite voice dubbing god "Qing Qing Ci."

Driven by her passion, Gu Sheng who is in her senior year is diligent in composing and creating music. Meanwhile, Mo Qing Cheng is the famous voice actor known as "Qing Qing Ci." Gu Sheng has never told anyone that her greatest wish is to be able to work with "Qing Qing Ci," yet one day, she unexpectedly encounters his voice. Mo Qing Cheng reads a recipe out loud to her, which stirs her heartstrings.

(Source: ChineseDrama.info)

Adapted from the novel “Really, Really Miss You” (很想很想你) by Mo Bao Fei Bao (墨宝非宝).

Episodes: 33

Depicts the love story and conflicts of a couple in a long-distance relationship in the modern, tech-obsessed era that is glued to their screens. Do Ha is a 28-year-old beginner in love and relationships. He goes from being a fan of an indie band to dating its vocalist for five years. During the process, he struggles to balance work and his relationship. Tae In is Do Ha’s lover and the band’s vocalist. While in her twenties, Tae In lived an exciting life, but in her thirties, she finds herself at crossroads between dreams and reality and struggles to cope.

A young man moves to Thailand to attend a prestigious academy and realise his dreams of becoming a famous musical artist just like his late father.

(Source: Netflix)

Episodes: 10

Follows the story of a woman who is rescued on a deserted island after going missing 15-years ago.

Mok Ha is a girl who has always dreamt of becoming a singer. During middle school, Mok Ha goes missing and ends up on a deserted island, where she manages to survive alone for 15-years. For Mok Ha, being rescued from her solitary life is one thing; adjusting to modern society is another!

(Source: Allkpop)

Episodes: 12

In this place where there is one star and one you, this talk show provides music and stories that will get rid of all your troubles and worries. Third part of "The Seasons" project where AKMU invites you to forget about your long day with a long and pleasant night.

(Source: Korean = KBS)

Episodes: 12

The Mnet Asian Music Awards (commonly abbreviated as MAMA) is one of the major K-pop music awarding ceremonies held annually by CJ E&M through its music channel Mnet, involving the participation of some of the most well-known actors and celebrities, not only in South Korea, but also in other countries such as China (including Taiwan and Hong Kong), Japan, Canada and United States.

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

A virtual idol-based variety show that uses "digital twin technology" along with the combination of real-time data from motion capture and real-time rendering for recording. Dimension Nova creates a full 3D environment of an ideal stage on which the virtual avatars can perform. Angelababy, Xiao Gui, and Esther Yu serve as expansive mentors, leading more than 30 virtual competitors through a series of challenges to select the final winner.

The story opens with the failed uprising in 1927. Foshan Communist Party members Chen and his wife died tragically to provide cover for their comrades. Years later, their three children go on to make spectacular achievements in the field of Cantonese medicine, cuisine and opera to earn fame in all of Guangzhou, staying true to their intentions even in wartime.

Due to the drastic countermeasures against the revolutionaries in Guangzhou on April 15, 1927, CCP underground members Chen and his wife died heroically and their three children were adopted by ordinary people. The eldest son Chen Shan He becomes an apprentice of medicine, the second son Chen Qing Wei becomes a chef, and the youngest daughter Chen Li Xia becomes an opera performer. Under the tutelage of their respective masters, they become legends in their own fields.

Just as they are about to take revenge on the enemy who killed their parents, war breaks out in Guangzhou causing the fates of the three individuals to also change dramatically. Chen Shan He engages in a seven-year struggle with Japanese merchants to protect the secrets of traditional Chinese medicine. He also devotes everything in the deadly fight against Japan's biological weapons.

Chen Qing Wei refuses to betray his country so he leaves for Hong Kong to promote Cantonese cuisine. He returns to Guangzhou with a successful career and helps his brother in their efforts to save the people. Chen Li Xia leads the performance troupe during the war, continuing to improve her craft and learning to find a balance between their harsh reality and the beautiful world of opera. The three siblings adhere to their national integrity amidst the severe trials of war to pass on their respective skills.

(Source: ChineseDrama.info)

Episodes: 40

Join RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook in this special cinematic cut, re-edited and remixed for the big screen. Watch new close-up angles and a whole new view of the entire concert, BTS Yet To Come in Busan. Featuring hit songs from across the group's career, including "Dynamite," "Butter" and “IDOL," plus the first concert performance of "Run BTS" from the group’s latest album Proof.

The second rendition of the all-female dance competition show, Street Woman Fighter 2, aims to outperform the debut season. Unlike its first season, which only featured Korean dance crews, Street Woman Fighter 2 intends to expand its target audience, making it a bigger international dance competition. Dancers from various countries, such as Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and China, add more variety and fierceness to the competition. Monika, Mike Song and Shownu join this season’s judging panel, and they’ll be accompanied by guest judges, including Bae Yoon Jung, Aiki, Mike Song, and many more.

(Source: Viu)

Episodes: 10

"Next Girlz" is a survival show where 54 female trainees, ages ranging from 13 to 28, are divided into six groups, with nine members in each group. The groups are represented by a brokerage company, and each team has its own representative crystal and colour that represent the different styles of the group.

This season differs from the previous seasons, as this season will have a live audience. The scoring of the trainees will be done by the audience and online popularity. The brokerage company will select the challenges. Some of the challenges are song adaptation and mentor collaboration. There is also a hidden mystery group that will be revealed after three months of competition. This will affect the outcome of the next round. The mentors will not participate in the scoring of the contestants.

In this year's show, there are a number of foreign trainees including from France, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and more, to attract international interest in the show and the new girl group.

(Source: YoungCha)

Episodes: 12

The story opens with the failed uprising in 1927. Foshan Communist Party members Chen and his wife died tragically to provide cover for their comrades. Years later, their three children go on to make spectacular achievements in the field of Cantonese medicine, cuisine and opera to earn fame in all of Guangzhou, staying true to their intentions even in wartime.

Due to the drastic countermeasures against the revolutionaries in Guangzhou on April 15, 1927, CCP underground members Chen and his wife died heroically and their three children were adopted by ordinary people. The eldest son Chen Shan He becomes an apprentice of medicine, the second son Chen Qing Wei becomes a chef, and the youngest daughter Chen Li Xia becomes an opera performer. Under the tutelage of their respective masters, they become legends in their own fields.

Just as they are about to take revenge on the enemy who killed their parents, war breaks out in Guangzhou causing the fates of the three individuals to also change dramatically. Chen Shan He engages in a seven-year struggle with Japanese merchants to protect the secrets of traditional Chinese medicine. He also devotes everything in the deadly fight against Japan's biological weapons.

Chen Qing Wei refuses to betray his country so he leaves for Hong Kong to promote Cantonese cuisine. He returns to Guangzhou with a successful career and helps his brother in their efforts to save the people. Chen Li Xia leads the performance troupe during the war, continuing to improve her craft and learning to find a balance between their harsh reality and the beautiful world of opera. The three siblings adhere to their national integrity amidst the severe trials of war to pass on their respective skills.

(Source: ChineseDrama.info)

Episodes: 40

The male radio presenter Dong Hyun and the female TV home-shopping phone operator Soo Hyun are both lonely. While Dong Hyun is focused on getting back to his ex-girlfriend Young Hae who has sent him a special LP, Soo Hyun is crazy for her friend's boyfriend. Via the Internet and music Soo Hyun and Dong Hyun get together in a special way.

(Source: Written by Marco Radke)

A new project will turn the Korean music charts upside down! The hit-making duo creates new songs for legendary singers and recreates hidden masterpieces in a different style. The show even offers special concerts filled with legends from all genres! Welcome to The Greatest Song Production! First, place your order!

A new hybrid music/game show featuring fun games and high-quality live performances! Anyone who wants to sing must win the game and earn coins to get a chance. With various games, a live stage, and an impromptu meeting with fans with remarkable stories, you'll have a great time! TV Chosun's spinoff program with the Top-9 from "Mr. Trot 2".

(Source: Korean = TV Chosun)

Episodes: 27

Duration: 1 hr. 50 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Eden, who is about to debut in a boyband, encounters Ji Hoon, an over-the-hill celebrity from the same agency as his. Not long after seeing Ji Hoon and determining that he would become a more popular star than Ji Hoon, Eden is told that he can make his debut only by doing a “business gay performance (BGP)” as a team with Ji Hoon. Eden wants to reject such a reality, but he follows what his agency wants him to do for his long-cherished dream of debuting. Eden feels averse to “BGP” while working in a boy band called “BoK”, and Ji Hoon naturally approaches and teases him. The two continue to squabble, but as they spend more time together, they begin to grow closer. In the meantime, with the appearance of top stars Hyun Bin and Jay, misunderstandings between Eden and Ji Hoon build up… Will they be able to clear up the misunderstanding and find out their true feelings for each other?

(Source: BLUPDATE2022 Twitter)

Adapted from the webtoon "Bump Up Business" (범프 업 비즈니스) by RK Studio.

Episodes: 8