Summer is in the air, heaven is in your eyes. Let's chill and refresh your day with these dramas!

THOSE LAZY, HAZY, CRAZY DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

When Joseon-era mermaid Sim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) follows her true love, she finds herself mysteriously transported into modern-day Seoul. Though separated from her true love, she soon crosses paths with his doppelgänger, Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho). With nowhere else to go, Joon Jae takes the stranded mermaid in, though not out of the goodness of his heart. As a con artist, Joon Jae is quick to spot the priceless jade bracelet Sim Cheong wears. Determined to take Sim Cheong for all she’s worth, Joon Jae soon finds himself thinking twice about the mermaid after she helps him evade the lethal plans of his greedy stepmother. As the two draw closer together, will the charms of the ancient mermaid begin to melt the icy heart of a bitter conman? Inspired by a historical folktale, this 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Jin Hyuk.

The Legend of the Blue Sea

The Blue Sea

Lee Yeong Joon (Park Seo Joon) is the arrogant hotshot vice president of his family’s company, thanks to the tireless efforts of his incredibly talented secretary, Kim Mi So (Park Min Young). With her by his side for the last nine years, Yeong Joon has been able to appear like the shining star he believes he is. But when Mi So suddenly decides to quit, Yeong Joon quickly realizes just how important she is... and not just to his career. Jealous over his older brother, Lee Seong Yeon’s (Lee Tae Hwan) growing relationship with Mi So, Yeong Joon decides it’s time to get his secretary back, no matter what. Based on the novel of the same name by Jung Kyung Yoon, this 2018 South Korean romantic comedy series was directed by Park Joon Hwa.

What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim

The Perfect Secretaries Team

Bong Sang Pil (Lee Joon Gi), a former gangster turned lawyer, seeks revenge for his mother's tragic death by targeting powerful individuals who believe they are above the law. Using his street skills and legal expertise, he builds an impressive winning record. Ha Jae Yi (Seo Yea Ji), a principled lawyer whose license was suspended after hitting a judge during an unjust trial, joins Sang Pil's team to pay off her father's debts. Together, they take on a high-stakes case involving Cha Moon Sook (Lee Hye Young), a senior judge, and An Oh Ju (Choi Min Soo), a former gangster turned corporate CEO. As they challenge the most powerful figures in the city, Sang Pil and Jae Yi must navigate a dangerous legal and personal battle. This is a 2018 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Jin Min.

Lawless Lawyer

Hunan TV

Wen Nuan (Janine Chang) leaves her lucrative job in England to become an executive assistant to Zhan Nan Xian (Zhang Han), the founder of a successful high-tech company in China. Their professional reunion reveals a complicated past romantic relationship, sparking tension and unresolved feelings. As Wen Nuan strategically works to become essential to Nan Xian both professionally and personally, she navigates the delicate balance between their shared history and current workplace dynamics. This 2018 Chinese drama is based on the novel "Warm Chord" by An Ning and explores the complex interplay of love, ambition, and professional relationships.

Here to Heart

Tencent

Gu Cheng Ze (Jiang Chao), CEO of Gu Mall Corporation, is tasked by his adopted family to groom their biological son Gu Jin Yu (Daniel Zhang) as the heir. Strategically, Cheng Ze hires fashion designer Li Yan Shu (Tan Song Yun), Jin Yu's ex-girlfriend, to entice him into the company. His plan initially succeeds, but Jin Yu's mother demands they be separated. Complications arise when Cheng Ze unexpectedly develops romantic feelings for Yan Shu, threatening to unravel his carefully constructed scheme. This 2017 Chinese drama series, based on the online novel "When the President Falls in Love" by Shen Cang Mei, was directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

The Fox's Summer

The Fox's Summer Team

As the adopted son of the wealthy Gu Family, Gu Cheng Ze (Jiang Chao) manages the family business as the CEO. When the family matriarch decides her biological grandson, Gu Jin Yu (Daniel Zhang), should take over, she tasks Cheng Ze with grooming the inexperienced Jin Yu for leadership. Simultaneously, Cheng Ze must separate Jin Yu from his ex, Li Yan Shu (Tan Song Yun), a talented fashion designer recently hired by the company. Despite his best efforts to guide Jin Yu and maintain family expectations, Cheng Ze finds himself struggling with his own growing feelings for Yan Shu. As he tries to balance his professional duties and personal emotions, Cheng Ze must navigate the complex dynamics of family loyalty and unexpected love. This is a 2017 Chinese romance drama adapted from the web novel "When the President Falls in Love" by Shen Cang Mei, directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

The Fox's Summer Season 2

The Foxy Team

ZJTV

Meng Fu Yao (Yang Mi), reincarnated from a divine lotus flower, masters an invincible fighting technique at 16 and sets out to collect secret talismans from five kingdoms. Her quest leads her to Crown Prince Zhangsun Wu Ji (Ethan Juan), who becomes her ally in battling powerful political forces. Together, they navigate a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the land, with Fu Yao determined to restore peace and uncover the truth behind her mysterious origins. As she travels through different kingdoms, she encounters challenges that test her skills and resolve, ultimately seeking entry into the sacred Firmament. This is a 2018 Chinese historical fantasy drama directed by Yang Wen Jun, based on the novel Empress Fuyao by Tian Xia Gui Yuan.

Legend of Fuyao

Fuyao's Court 

Newly qualified doctor Mi Ka (Sandra Ma) joins a joint emergency rescue training exercise with an elite special forces unit, but finds herself thrust into action right away when a powerful earthquake devastates the city. She finds herself working with special ops agent Xing Ke Lei (Bai Jing Ting), but this isn’t the first time they’ve met – a series of misunderstandings previously left them both with poor impressions of each other. With hundreds of people in mortal danger, they must put their personal issues aside and work together to save lives. As the nation’s situation starts to become more perilous, can they rescue those in need? And might love bloom between them as they learn the true meaning of teamwork? This 2021 Chinese drama series was based on the novel by Mu Qing Yu and was directed by Zhang Tong.

You Are My Hero

Cong Rong (Xing Fei) dreams of becoming a lawyer. Defying her mother's wishes, she secretly rents a place near home to start a legal internship. Her first case reunites her with childhood friend Wen Shao Qing (Tang Xiao Tian), who is also her new neighbor and landlord. As they spend more time together, tensions rise, blending professional challenges with personal emotions. Will this unexpected reunion jeopardize her legal ambitions, or could it help fulfill them? And might their rekindled connection ignite a lasting romance? This 2021 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Dong Ben Xi Gu and was directed by Yang Long.

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