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BEST ASIAN DRAMAS OF 2019

Oh Yoon Seo (Yoo In Na), a glamorous actress with a tarnished career, is given a chance at redemption with a new lead part. To prepare for it, she must work as a secretary for icy lawyer Kwon Jung Rok (Lee Dong Wook) for several months. As she struggles to adapt to her new role and prove her acting skills, tensions rise between the two – his cold demeanor constantly clashes with her determination. Amidst professional challenges and personal conflicts, Yoon Seo must navigate this tumultuous journey to restore her reputation and find her true self. Will this unexpected opportunity be her path to success or lead to more setbacks? This 2019 Korean drama series was directed by Park Joon Hwa.

Touch Your Heart

Sincerely, Yours Team

Tencent

In a realm dominated by the formidable Wen clan, Wei Wu Xian (Xiao Zhan) forms an unexpected bond with the righteous Lan Wang Ji (Wang Yi Bo). Their discovery of the Wen clan chief's sinister plot leads them to challenge his schemes, but their efforts result in Wei Wu Xian’s mysterious disappearance, leaving their world in turmoil. Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian returns to a land plagued by mysterious murders and rekindles his alliance with Lan Wang Ji. Together, they must unravel the dark conspiracy behind the killings and confront the shadowy figure orchestrating the chaos. Can they solve the mystery and restore peace, or will the dangers of the past resurface to thwart their quest? This 2019 Chinese drama, based on the hit novel Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, was directed by Steve Cheng and Chan Ka Lam.

The Untamed

Fuji TV

Mitari Yo (Adachi Rika) and Ishida Ren (Shirasu Jin), long-time best friends since high school, make a playful bet on their 29th birthday: whoever marries first receives a 300,000 yen cash gift before Mitari turns 31. As they navigate their professional lives in shoe manufacturing and urban redevelopment, unexpected romantic complications arise when a junior employee shows interest in Ishida and Mitari's ex-boyfriend Mizusawa Ryusei (Asaka Kodai) reappears. Their friendship is tested as they wonder if their true feelings might actually lie deeper than platonic companionship. Will one of them win the bet, or will they discover a different kind of connection? This is a 2019 Japanese drama based on a 2011 Taiwanese series, directed by Izuru Kumasaka.

In Time With You (JP)

Always With You Team

LINE TV

After a deadly shooting leaves a police officer and a crime boss dead, Meng Shao Fei (Jake Hsu) spends four years tracking down Tang Yi (Chris Wu), the only survivor and new head of the Hsin-Tien Group. Both men are searching for answers, but Tang Yi seems intent on exacting his own form of justice, harboring a dark secret that complicates his motives. Locked in a dangerous game of wits, Tang Yi and Shao Fei are kidnapped together, forcing them to team up to escape while blurring the lines between loyalty, desire, and revenge. Will their deadly dance lead to the truth—or to destruction? This 2019 Taiwanese drama, written by Lin Pei Yu and directed by Li Ching Jung, is the third installment in the “HIStory” series.

HIStory 3: Trapped

Hanai Ao (Fumika Baba), a renowned romance manga writer, is dedicated to her work but has never experienced love herself. Constantly teased by her editor about her lack of romantic experience, Hanai decides to transform her appearance. At a salon, she meets Riichi (Eiji Akaso), a charismatic stylist who catches her eye. Struck by his charm, Hanai unexpectedly falls for him, and the feeling appears to be mutual. As she navigates her first real relationship, Hanai struggles to balance her intense work ethic with her newfound romance. Can a workaholic manga writer maintain a relationship while being completely absorbed in her writing? Based on the manga by Aya Asano, "Hey Sensei, Don't You Know?" is a 2019 Japanese romance drama directed by Keijiro Tsubakimoto and Tatsuya Aoki.

Hey Sensei, Don't You Know?

Love At First Sight Team

Jang Man Wol (IU), the thousand-year-old proprietor of the supernatural Hotel del Luna, is doomed to manage it until she finds someone who has committed a worse sin. When Goo Chan Sung (Yeo Jin Goo), a meticulous former hotel assistant manager, is forced to work at Hotel del Luna due to his father's past deal with Man Wol, their unlikely partnership begins. As Chan Sung brings order to the hotel that caters to lost souls, he may be the key to helping Man Wol break her eternal curse. This is a 2019 South Korean mystery-fantasy drama directed by Oh Choong Hwan.

Hotel Del Luna

🏨  Team Hotel Del Luna  🌕

iQiyi

Ten thousand years ago the God of War, Jiu Chen (Chang Chen), managed to seal the foul demon lord away for good, but at the cost of nearly all his strength. Exhausted after his victory, he fell into a deep slumber, until the young fairy maiden, Ling Xi (Ni Ni), accidentally wakes him from his slumber. Jiu Chen is smitten with Ling Xi, but there's a catch: Ling Xi was born with an evil miasma that could potentially free the demon lord and endanger the world. Jiu Chen faces an impossible choice between saving the woman he loves and preventing global destruction. Torn between his heart and his duty, he must decide the fate of both Ling Xi and the entire world. This is a 2019 historical fantasy romance drama directed by Lin Yu Fen.

Love and Destiny

Divine Destiny

Dragon TV

Tong Nian (Yang Zi) might be a brilliant IT programming student, but when it comes to love, her score is anything but perfect. Having fallen for Hang Shang Yan (Li Xian), one of the best pro gamers in the world, Nian tries everything she can think of to get Shang Yan’s attention. Sadly, no matter how hard she tries, she always ends up failing miserably. Will she ever find a way to catch the eye of a man who never seems to notice anyone? Based on the novel “Stewed Squid with Honey” by Mo Bao Fei Bao, this 2019 Viki Original Chinese romantic comedy series was directed by Li Qing Rong and Xiang Xu Jing.

Go Go Squid!

🍯 Honey Stewed Squid! 🐙 

Sung Deok Mi (Park Min Young) is a dedicated art gallery curator who’s even more dedicated to her “job” as the fansite owner for boy group member Cha Shi An (Jung Je Won). While Deok Mi keeps her fangirl activities a secret at her day job, the new gallery director Ryan Gold (Kim Jae Wook) manages to discover her extracurricular activities. As Ryan learns more about Deok Mi's secret, he disrupts her carefully guarded life, sparking unexpected changes. With her personal and professional worlds colliding, Deok Mi must navigate the complexities of love, fandom, and her secret. Can she keep her passion concealed, or will it redefine her life forever? This 2019 Korean drama was based on the webtoon “Noona Fan Dot Com” by Kim Sung Yeon, and was directed by Hong Jong Chan.

Her Private Life

The Undercover Sasaeng Team

After being attacked by a group of female assassins, young swordsman Jeon Nok Du (Jang Dong Yoon) sets out to track down one of his assailants. However, his quest leads him to a village populated entirely by widows. In order to evade detection, Nok Du disguises himself as a woman while he searches for clues. But one of the residents, Dong Dong Ju (Kim So Hyun), learns Nok Du’s secret identity… although she has a secret of her own: she has escaped from an ill-fated gisaeng (courtesan) apprenticeship. Will they succeed in keeping each others’ identities a secret? And what will happen when they begin to fall for each other? This 2019 South Korean drama series was based on the hit webtoon “Nok Du Jeon” by Hye Jin Yang and was directed by Kim Dong Hwi.

The Tale of Nokdu

💞Lovers Secrets Joseon's Team

Struggling jobseeker Go Mi Ran (Won Jin Ah) and TV producer Ma Dong Chan (Ji Chang Wook) agreed to an experiment that promised a cash payout in return for spending 24 hours in cryogenically-frozen sleep. However, upon waking up, they’re shocked to find they’ve been frozen for 20 years! With their bodies unaged but the world around them drastically different, they must navigate their new lives in the future while keeping their body temperature low, as any rise could be fatal. As they grapple with their new reality and unravel the mystery behind their extended slumber, unexpected romance blooms between them, threatening their very survival. Will they overcome the heat of their budding relationship and uncover the truth behind their 20-year freeze? This 2019 South Korean drama series was produced by Shin Woo Cheol.

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