Yang Dong Geun is a popular South Korean actor, rapper, hip-hop artist and singer-songwriter who also is known as YDG. Born on June 1, 1979, he made his debut as a child actor in the 1986 television drama “Three Families Under One Roof” and then won two Best Young Actor awards for his role in the 1991 television drama “Hyung.” Many other acting awards have followed. Some of his popular television roles include “I Am Sam” (2007), “Hero” (2012), “The Three Musketeers” (2014), “Bubblegum” (2016) and a notable cameo in Viki’s first original series “Dramaworld” (2016). In 2016, Yang Dong Geun, along with his son Joon Seo and daughter Joy, joined the cast of the popular reality series “The Return of Superman.”

Yang Dong Geun

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MBC, KOCOWA

After the death of the crown princess, a young King bans marriage for everyone in the Joseon Dynasty, and all of Korea is upset! But for a swindler named, So Rang, it's an opportunity to make money. However, is it a good business decision to fake being possessed by the late crown princess? Not when the King finds out! Your heart will be touched and tickled by this historical romantic comedy that dares you not to smile while watching it.

The Forbidden Marriage

Hae Yi is a freshman at Yonhee University in the year 2019. As she comes from a poor family, she focuses mainly on earning money. She joins the Theia Cheerleading Squad just for the purpose of making money, but happens to learn true love there. Jung Woo is a senior student at Yonhee University and is also the leader of Theia. Being a principled student with a warm heart, he leads the squad in need despite his exam studies. Sun Ho is a Medical School freshman who has always been an elite student. However, he feels something that he never felt before when meeting Hae Yi at the cheerleading squad. The future of Theia and the relationships of these young students will unravel soon.

Cheer Up

So Hee (Lee Jung Hyun), a blissful newlywed married to the seemingly perfect Man Gil (Kim Sung Oh), discovers a shocking text message that shatters her idyllic marriage. Hiring eccentric private investigator Dr. Jang (Yang Dong Geun), she uncovers a bizarre truth about her husband's true nature. Realizing Man Gil is part of an "unbreakable" alien race, So Hee teams up with her best friends Sae Ra (Seo Young Hee) and Yang Seon (Lee Mi Do) to take him down before she becomes his next victim. Facing imminent danger, So Hee prepares for a fight that will test her survival skills and resolve. This is a 2020 South Korean sci-fi comedy thriller film directed by Shin Jung Won.

Night of the Undead

🔥The Unbreakable Team🔥

Hyeong Ju is a violent crime detective who lives a contented and fulfilling life but is given the mysterious opportunity to go back in time. Ga Hyeon is a famous webcomic author known for her mystery thriller stories. Unfortunately, a workaholic and perfectionist, Ga Hyeon, suffers from a terrible accident and receives the same offer to go back in time. In addition to 8 other individuals, the two of them reset their lives for the better but quickly begin to uncover a series of mysterious events that threaten their future.

365: Repeat the Year

KBS02

There are prestigious professions such as doctors, lawyers, and professors. One family, however, thinks con artist is the best profession if they don't get caught by the police. Jung Gook is the third generation con artist in his family and continues to swindle people out of their money. Due to his profession, he has many enemies and always has to watch out for the police. He has spent his entire life avoiding getting caught by the police, but his wife reveals to him that she is a detective after his wedding ceremony. Jung Gook's wife, Mi Young, kept this a secret because her past relationship got ruined due to her profession.

My Fellow Citizens!

The Sweet Scammers

Do you remember Dae Jang Geum of the Joseon Dynasty under King Jung Jong's rule who was renowned for her sense of taste, smell, and cooking? She was the first female physician to the king, something inconceivable during the Joseon era. She was someone with extraordinary skills that impressed the king, and someone we should all aim to match. In this day and age, we were curious to know how her descendants were living, and with this drama, we plan to share with you their joyful, everyday lives. This mouth-watering, romance-filled, variety-drama is about three siblings who live to eat. We invite you to sit at their dinner table and enjoy with them the most heartwarming dishes even Grandma Jang Geum would approve. Don't miss out on this feast!

Jang Geum, Oh My Grandma

JTBC

The Third Charm follows the tumultuous love story of On Joon Yeong (Seo Kang Joon), an intelligent and shy university student, and Lee Yeong Jae (Esom), an optimistic 20-year-old assistant hairdresser. Their relationship unfolds over 12 years, marked by multiple encounters and a complex dynamic that challenges their understanding of love. As they navigate through different stages of life, from college to their early thirties, Joon Yeong and Yeong Jae experience an on-again, off-again relationship that tests their compatibility and emotional connection. Their contrasting personalities - his reserved nature and her outgoing spirit - create both tension and attraction, making their journey unpredictable and compelling. Will their third encounter finally be the charm that brings them together, or will their differences continue to keep them apart? This 2018 South Korean romantic drama explores the complexities of love and personal growth across different life stages.

The Third Charm

Jun Oh was once a popular leader of the band Dreamers but is now at the lowest point in his career. Since he was a young trainee, he has never done anything without the help of his manager. He has now become a useless person stranded on a deserted island. Ra Bong Hee is Jun Oh's stylist and has lived her life within the tyranny of modern society. However, she is a skillful swimmer and fisher since her family has lived by the sea. Like a weed with a relentless will to survive, she shows her uprising against oppression on the deserted island. Nine characters, including Jun Oh and Bong Hee, face each other in sharp conflict on a deserted island where money, honor, and fame mean nothing. The only thing that matters is their ability to survive. Will love and friendship overcome boundaries when an extreme situation arises, and each individual's nature becomes exposed as the roles of the privileged and oppressed change?

Missing 9

What is the most exciting — and most terrifying — thing that can happen to a K-drama fanatic? Claire Duncan (Liv Hewson) is a 20-year-old college student who finds her real life boring. Maybe that’s because she’s never looking up, instead having her nose buried in her smartphone and watching her favorite Korean drama, “Taste of Love,” starring her favorite actor Joon Park (Sean Dulake). Joon Park plays the hot chef and protagonists in “Taste of Love” who is still waiting for his one true love to come into his life. Through a touch of the supernatural and a sprinkle of magic, Claire’s desire to shed her own boring life and live in the world of “Taste of Love” comes true when she is transported into her favorite drama and comes face-to-face with Joon Park! There, Claire also meets the mysterious waiter Seth Ko (Justin Chon), who made his own journey into the drama years ago from the real world and mentors Claire on how to navigate the dramaworld. When the appearance of Claire throws “Taste of Love” off-balance, causing other dramas to splice into the series, what kind of crazy adventure will Claire experience? “Dramaworld” is a 2016 Viki original series. Set in Los Angeles and Seoul, the first-ever American-Korean mashup series is written by Josh Billig and Chris Martin and directed by Chris Martin.

Dramaworld

The K-Drama Lovers

Yang Dong Geun, Jung Joon, and Kim Yoo Mi, actors and friends, embark on a transformative journey to Harlem, New York City, with members of Heritage, South Korea's only gospel choir. Their mission is to explore the roots of American gospel music and learn from leading experts in the genre. Throughout their one-month trip, they immerse themselves in the culture, performing in local church congregations and honing their musical skills. The ultimate challenge awaits them at the end of their journey, when they will perform in one of Harlem's most prestigious theaters, facing a discerning audience of gospel music enthusiasts. This documentary captures their musical and personal growth as they delve deep into the heart of gospel music. "Black Gospel" is a 2013 documentary film directed by hisMT Ministry.

Black Gospel

🎷🎤The Musician Team🎤🎸

Celebrity dads take care of their children on their own without any help! While the moms enjoy their freedom away from childrearing, dads who aren't as familiar raising them must spend time with them. How will dads who aren't as skilled and children who like their moms more spend their days? A childrearing reality TV show about celebrity dads and cute children filled with emotional, funny, and surprising moments. Let's take a look at their lives.

The Return of Superman

Super Daddies Team

Kang Il (Go Soo), a guilt-ridden firefighter haunted by a past tragedy where saving another life cost him his wife, dedicates himself to recklessly rescuing others. Mi Soo (Han Hyo Joo), a doctor facing legal challenges after misdiagnosing a patient, seeks Kang Il's help in a court case. Initially resistant, Kang Il becomes the target of Mi Soo's desperate attempts to secure his testimony, leading her to join a paramedic unit to get closer to him. As she spends more time with him, her initial manipulative intentions transform into genuine romantic feelings. Their complex relationship develops against the backdrop of personal struggles and professional challenges, raising the question of whether Kang Il might reciprocate her growing emotions. This is a 2012 South Korean movie directed and co-written by Jeon Gi Hyun.

Love 911

🚒 Call 911 Team 🚑

Seo Joo Hee (Kim Tae Hee), an accomplished jockey with dreams of winning the Grand Prix Championship, has her career abruptly halted by a devastating racing accident that injures her arm and costs her beloved horse. Falling into deep depression, she travels to Jeju Island hoping to heal and find new purpose. There, she meets Lee Woo Suk (Yang Dong Geun), a champion jockey who understands her pain and helps her rediscover her passion for racing. With Woo Suk's support, Joo Hee finds the courage to restart her career and pursue her championship dreams once more. This is a 2010 South Korean sports film directed by Yang Yun Ho that explores themes of resilience and second chances.

Grand Prix

Jang I san teaches Korean at a high school. He is a very timid and reserved man. One day, he runs into a runaway girl, Yu Eun Byeol. She is the only daughter of the leader of a nation gang, Yu Jae Gon. Unlike I San, she has her own way of living and tenacity second to none. I San tries to take care of Eun Byeol and gives her pieces of advice, but her words go beyond the bounds, making I San snap and slap her face. And so, he ends up living with Eun Byeol under the pretext of being her live-in tutor and making a million-dollar deal with Jaegon.

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