Weaving a tale of confrontation against a creature borne of greed, Netflix's upcoming series Gyeongseong Creature, starring Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee set the stage for a powerful narrative with its latest teaser trailer. Set in the spring of 1945, the series tells the story of two starkly opposite individuals, Jang Tae-sang and Yoon Chae-ok, as they team up to fight for their purpose, survival, and what little remains of humanity amid the looming threat of a deadly creature. The trailer will leave viewers wondering what dark secrets and conspiracies lie ahead for the duo in this shadowy era. 

 

Following rave reviews at a public screening at Busan International Film Festival’s On Screen program, the highly anticipated Korean thriller Connect will debut all six episodes globally on December 7 only on Disney+ Hotstar. An Original series available exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar, Connect stars Jung Haein as Ha Dongsoo - a new type of immortal human known as ‘Connect’, who is kidnapped by a gang of organ harvesters who are determined to take his eyes. After suddenly waking up on an operating table part way through the surgery, Dongsoo is able to escape with one eye remaining, and later discovers that he can still see out of his missing eye, which is now being used by a serial killer who has been terrorizing the residents of Seoul. Determined to get back what was taken, Dongsoo will pursue the killer, taking whatever steps are necessary to make himself whole again. Viewers around the world will be able to see a unique collaboration in Connect between prolific Japanese director Miike Takashi (Audition, Ichi the Killer, Gozu) who is directing his first Korean series, and an all-star cast of Korean talent, including Jung Haein (Snowdrop, D.P., Tune in for Love) as Ha Dongsoo, a self-healing immortal man who now has the vision of a prolific serial killer, Ko Kyungpyo (Reply 1988, Seoul Vibe, Chicago Typewriter) as serial killer Oh Jinseop, and Kim Hyejun (Kingdom, Inspector Koo, Matrimonial Chaos) as the mysterious Irang. The latest Korean title to be announced as part of the library of endless entertainment available on Disney+ Hotstar, Connect joins other world-class local APAC content, including Big Mouth about an inept lawyer who is falsely imprisoned and accused of being the country’s most notorious conman; Soundtrack #1, about unrequited love between two close friends, and many more. Stream the Original series Connect exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar December 7.

K-drama fans, get prepared to have your TV time of Summer Strike with award-winning Korean actress, Kim Seol Hyun! Adapted from Joo Young-Hyun’s romance webtoon series, “I Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything”, the latest 12-episode Korean romance drama series, Summer Strike will premiere on 22 November. Express within 24-hours from South Korea, new episodes will air every Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:55pm on ONE TV Asia, Astro Channel 393. Starring Kim Seoul Hyun (acted in Awaken and My Country: The New Age) and joined by singer and actor Im Si-Wan (a member of the South Korean boyband ZE:A; previously acted in Tracer and Hell is Other People), Summer Strike sees Kim Seol Hyun take on the role of protagonist Yeoreum, while Si-Wan plays her love-interest, Daebum. 

 

When a student at a high school suddenly dies without explanation, two students will vow vengeance against those responsible in Revenge of Others, a thrilling new Korean drama coming exclusively to Disney+ Hotstar November 9. Following the suspicious death of her twin brother, Ok Chanmi, a shooting athlete, takes the extraordinary step of transferring to her brother’s school in an attempt to uncover the truth and find out why the police and school authorities seem to have covered up his death. Driven by her love for her brother and a need to understand what happened, Chanmi will partner with another student, Ji Suheon, to exact revenge by proxy on those who bully others. Filled from start to finish with mystery, intrigue and a series of strange incidents, audiences will be left wanting more with the end of each new episode. Starring an up-and-coming cast of talented Korean actors, Revenge of Others is written by Lee Hee Myung, directed by Kim Yoojin and stars Shin Yeeun (A-TEEN, He is Psychometric) as Ok Chanmi, a star shooting athlete whose brother dies under mysterious circumstances; Lomon (All of Us Are Dead, The Guardians) as Ji Suheon, a student committed to taking revenge on other people’s bullies; Seo Jihoon (Seasons of Blossom, Drama Stage: Midnight) as Seok Jaebeom, someone who is able to trace events through lost memories; Chae Sangwoo (Wretches, Nokdu Flower) as Ji Oseong, Lee Soomin (Two Universes, Pumpkin Time) as the secret-hiding Guk Jihyeon, and Chung Subin (Rookie Cops, Dark Hole) as Tae Soyeon. 

ONE, Asia’s leading network for the best of Korean entertainment (owned and fully operated by KC Global Media), announced the first and exclusive premiere of the latest 16-episode Korean romance drama series, Summer Strike, starring award-winning Korean actress, Kim Seol Hyun on November 12 at 9:45pm. Express within 24-hours from South Korea, new episodes will air every Saturday and Sunday at 9:45pm on ONE TV Asia, Astro Channel 393. 

 

To four “ride or die!” best friends who are dedicated to pursuing their passions in the fashion world, falling down means standing right up. Set to be released on 4 November on Netflix, upcoming Korean drama The Fabulous captures the hustle and bustle of the fashion industry as the backdrop of the dreams, love, and friendship of the four main characters, who work in the fashion industry as a marketer, a photographer, a designer, and a model. Director Kim Jeong-hyeon uses the phrase “ride or die,” as often said by the main characters in the show, to describe how the four friends — Pyo Ji-eun (Chae Soo-bin), Ji Woo-min (Choi Min-ho), Joseph (Lee Sang-woon), and Ye Seon-ho (Park Hee-jung) — are “unafraid to explore and follow their passion” and portrays their thriving youth in a trendy way. The four friends are overloaded with work and hurt by people, but all it takes to get them back on their feet is words of encouragement for each other and some drinks. 

Latest Korean Suspense Drama Created by “Itaewon Class” and “Get Revenge” Director and Writer, Starring Jung Il-woo and Kwon Yu-ri Jung Il-woo funnily transforms into various looks while investigating, boasting that he is even better than Sherlock Holmes; Kwon Yu-ri shows off her figure as the “most beautiful spy”! K-drama Good Job is confirmed to stream on iQIYI beginning September 7! Starring Jung Il-woo and Girls' Generation member Kwon Yu-ri, who are partnering up together for the second time, Good Job tells the story of the wealthy detective, Eun Seon-Woo (played by Jung Il-woo), and Don-Se-Ra (played by Kwon Yu-ri), who was born with hyperacuity. Together, they embark on a romantic journey where they investigate cases together using their respective abilities! 

Starring a highly talented up and coming cast, this Original series will leave audiences on the edge of their seats from first period to the last bell When a student at a high school suddenly dies without explanation, the rest of the semester will be filled with vengeance against those responsible in Revenge of Others, a thrilling Original series coming to Disney+ Hotstar this November. 

An exciting collaboration between Japanese director Miike Takashi and an all-star Korean cast, “Connect” will pit a serial killer against a man who is determined to reclaim what is his When a man is suddenly kidnapped by a gang of organ harvesters, he will awaken following the procedure to find his eye missing and to discover that he has the vision of an infamous serial killer, in Connect, an Original coming exclusively to Disney+ Hotstar soon. 

While nothing in life comes free, Seungcheon and several others will soon learn that some actions have unexpected and irreversible costs in this upcoming Korean series When fate reaches out to an underprivileged high school student with the promise of a life filled with riches in exchange for a paltry sum, his life will be turned upside down when everything he ever wanted – and more – comes to pass, in The Golden Spoon – premieres on Disney+ Hotstar on September 23. 

Starring Namkoong Min and Kim Jieun, this upcoming legal drama pits a local courtroom hero against multinational law firms and their lawbreaking clients

Netflix is set to bring Gyeongseong Creature to viewers around the globe. The thriller series follows individuals going up against monstrous creatures that were born out of human greed. Set in the spring of 1945, in the city of Gyeongseong, the series is highly anticipated due to the sheer amount of talent tied to it. International heartthrob Park Seo-joon, who received acclaim for his roles in the dramas Itaewon Class and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, plays Jang Tae-sang — the head of merchant marketplace Golden Jade House who is the wealthiest, most well-connected person in Gyeongseong. Tae-sang is someone who puts money before justice, but all that changes when he crosses paths with Yun Chae-ok while investigating a series of missing person cases. 

From Emmy award-winning South Korean series Squid Game, to Japanese anime hit JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: STONE OCEAN to the huge popularity of India’s film slate — a myriad of colourful made-in-Asia Netflix titles have taken the world by storm and left fans wanting more. 

In October, K-fans can binge-watch more K-dramas, K-movies and K-variety shows and enjoy stories of romance, comedy, crime, family drama and friendship on TV via ONE (Ch 393 HD), tvN (Ch 395 HD), KBS World (Ch 392 HD), K-Plus (Ch 396 HD) and tvN Movies (Ch 416 HD). Fans can also stream available episodes anytime, anywhere via On Demand and Astro GO.  Programme Highlights:

 

This year, with the pandemic still keeping most of us at home, many of us have sought to spending our free time binge-watching KDramas and we have been blessed with plenty remarkable dramas!

Here are some of our KDrama picks for 2021.

Inspector Koo

Lee Young Ae as Inspector Koo Kyung-Yi

Starring Lee Young Ae, ‘Inspector Koo’ tells a story of a former police officer in her 40s, who now works as a private detective and insurance investigator.

Compared to other thriller or mystery films, the drama is directed in a rather unconventional yet refreshing manner. Slightly dark yet entertaining with a perfect mix of comedy and mystery, viewers can expect to be hooked on ‘Inspector Koo’.

Imitation