Tired of watching the same old rom-coms? Why not give something different a try? Full of everything from intense crime and puzzling mystery to sumptuous food and thrilling suspense, this collection of dramas and movies is sure to spice up your watchlist!

Try Something Different!

DMM TV

Feeling stuck in his hometown and needing a change of pace, Yu (Rintaro Hachimura) decides to travel to Tokyo to see his girlfriend and asks to move in with her. The unexpected visit leads to an argument, and Yu ends up with nowhere to stay... until he comes across a run-down sharehouse called Eden. With no other options, Yu decides to stay there, where he meets a group of strange, unsettling tenants, including Kirishima (Shuntaro Yanagi). After a boarder who claimed he intended to stay for six more months mysteriously disappears the following morning, Yu starts to grow suspicious of the other residents. What are the inhabitants of Eden up to – and is Yu their next target? This drama was adapted from the Korean webcomic "Strangers from Hell" by Kim Yong Ki.

Hell Is Other People

❌The next victim team 💢

When Jang Byung Tae (Yim Si Wan) transfers to Buyeo Agricultural High School, he hopes to turn over a new leaf, as his small, weak stature made him a constant target of bullies at his old school. To his surprise, however, the students at his new school seem to fear him – for some reason, they've mistaken him for a renowned high school fighter nicknamed "The White Tiger of Asan." Bolstered by his new "title," Byung Tae vows to fight against bullying to end the cycle of violence against himself and others like him... but when the real "White Tiger" shows up at school, will he manage to remain strong?

Boyhood

Fuji TV

The Special Disaster Management team is a rapid response unit dedicated to saving lives during meteorological emergencies. Led by the charismatic yet blunt Kankuro Haruhara (Tomohisa Yamashita), the team often grapples with his sharp criticisms. Among the newest recruits is Aya Kumota (Natsuki Deguchi), a determined and straightforward rookie in the meteorological field. Initially skeptical of Aya, Kankuro soon realizes her tenacity could be a vital asset. As a deadly storm barrels toward Tokyo, the team faces their greatest challenge yet. Can Kankuro, Aya, and their colleagues act swiftly enough to avert a catastrophe? This 2024 Japanese drama series was based on a manga by Kana Ozawa and was directed by Ryo Tanaka and Tomonobu Moriwaki.

Blue Moment

Blue Hour's Moment Team

JTBC

Yoon Joo No (Lee Je Hoon), a renowned expert in the high-stakes world of corporate mergers and acquisition, is the leader of a team of skilled professionals that includes sharp and savvy lawyer Oh Soon Young (Kim Dae Myeung) and market trend and risk analyst Choi Jin Soo (Cha Kang Yoon). While working a white-collar job might seem boring, their lives are anything but mundane as they tackle complex corporate deals while facing challenges from rival companies, internal conflicts, and ethical dilemmas that threaten to blur the boundaries between their personal and professional lives. As the stakes rise and personal sacrifices grow ever larger, Joo No must use his legendary negotiation skills to secure deals that could make or break their careers.

The Art of Negotiation

🐺 Wolf in a Suit 👔

When a group of high school classmates – Yun Seo (Lee Jae In), Jun Hui (Kim Woo Seok), Jeong Won (Choi Ye Bin), Gyeong Jun (Cha Woo Min), Da Beom (Ahn Ji Ho), and So Mi (Jeong So Ri) – head off on a class retreat, their innocent game of “mafia” takes a deadly turn. Mysterious texts reveal that one of them is a real killer, forcing the students into a terrifying fight for survival. As tensions rise and lives are lost, they must use every ounce of cunning to unmask the murderer before it’s too late. Will the citizens succeed in unmasking the “mafia”? This 2023 South Korean drama series was directed by Lim Dae Woong.

Night Has Come

University student Chun Yu (Sun Qian)'s life is thrown into a tailspin when she awakens after a school bus crash, only to find herself trapped in a ghostly building with her schoolmates. She soon learns that she has been dragged into the macabre world of a horror-themed VR game, set in a “haunted” building where every floor is a tangle of danger and terrifying secrets. Failing to complete a level leaves players comatose in the real world, compelling them to fight for their lives. Forced to play along, she meets fellow player Gao Xuan (Wei Zhe Ming). Together, the duo and their schoolmates navigate the perils of the building, slowly heading toward the final, fearsome 19th floor. Based on the novel “The Nineteenth Floor of Hell” by Cai Jun, this 2024 Chinese drama was directed by Cai Cong and Li Zhi Heng.

19th Floor

The hellbound team 

Kang Yo Han (Ji Sung) is the "Devil Judge" who presides over a televised courtroom in a dystopian future South Korea, where justice is a public spectacle. His controversial methods expose corruption while blurring the lines between hero and villain. Jeong Seon Ah (Kim Min Jung), a powerful and ambitious foundation director, seeks to uncover Yo Han's secrets and challenge his authority. Childhood friends Kim Ga On (Jinyoung), a rookie judge, and Yun Su Hyeon (Park Gyu Young), a police officer, are drawn into this high-stakes battle for justice. As Yo Han's unconventional court captivates the nation, the complex dynamics between these characters threaten to unravel the very system of justice they seek to uphold. This is a 2021 South Korean drama series that was directed by Choi Jung Gyu.

The Devil Judge

When journalist He Shan (Zhou Yi Ran) attends Fei Ke's (Jing Bo Ran) memorial service, she discovers she is among five strangers who each have drastically different memories of the deceased. As they share their conflicting perspectives, the group begins to unravel the enigmatic layers of Fei Ke's true identity. Their collective recollections gradually expose unexpected connections and hidden truths about the mysterious man who has brought them together. Will they ultimately be able to piece together the complete picture of who Fei Ke really was?

Regeneration

Faces of Me Team 

GMM 25

After his wealthy grandfather's death, Home (New Thitipoom Techa-apaikhun) returns to Thailand to handle his newly-inherited family properties. Home intends to sell off the properties, but finds that every single one is haunted by ghosts, and no one's willing to buy them. Things aren't looking good, until he comes across a viral video filmed by aspiring TikToker Pangpang (Jan Ployshompoo Supasap) featuring her brother Peach (Tay Tawan Vihokratana), who gained the ability to see ghosts after a near-death experience. Home, along with Attorney Kan (Mook Worranit Thawornwong), seeks out Peach to help exorcise the ghosts from the properties. Peach, who has become a recluse after realizing his new ability, is reluctant, but eventually agrees to help out. Will this unconventional ghostbusting team manage to succeed?

Peaceful Property

👻Ghosts for Sale🏠 team

TV Asahi

A Japanese high school is transformed by the arrival of Zero Mishima (Shunsuke Michieda), a charismatic 19-year-old transfer student with white hair and a radical mission to dismantle the current world order created by adults. Zero recruits disaffected students to join his group "Mars," promising a new future through revolutionary action. As Mars grows in influence, they begin challenging the existing social structures, creating tension with teachers and students who oppose their ideology. The group's provocative mission sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation between those who support radical change and those who resist it. This 2024 Japanese drama series was directed by Osamu Katayama and Yuichiro Hirakawa.

Mars

🐺 The Rebels 🐺

TVING

Despite Youn Ga Min's (Hwang Min Hyun) natural gift in martial arts, he dreams of academic success. However, the school he attends is notoriously attended by troubled students, making it difficult to succeed, and carries dark secrets – including a past teacher's murder. Determined to boost his grades, Ga Min forms a study group with Kim Se Hyun (Lee Jong Hyun) and other like-minded students, but the group soon finds itself targeted by bullies, led by Pi Han Ul (Cha Woo Min). Ga Min refuses to let his study group get beaten down, unleashing his fighting skills to defend them. Idealistic teacher Han Kyeong​ (Han Ji Eun), Ga Min's former tutor, also wants the school to do better, but she harbors some secrets of her own. Can Ga Min and Han Kyeong help this disastrous school?

Study Group

📝  The Diligent  📚  team

Cha Eun Gyeong (Jang Na Ra), a star lawyer with 17 years of experience, is renowned for her no-nonsense approach and dedication to her firm’s success. However, her personal life begins to unravel, adding new layers of complexity to her professional challenges. Amidst this turmoil, she encounters Han Yu Ri (Nam Ji Hyun), a rookie lawyer with a strong sense of justice and a fresh perspective. Unlike Eun Gyeong, Yu Ri prioritizes her clients’ needs and is determined to fight against injustice, leading to frequent clashes with the veteran lawyer. Despite their differences, the two women gradually learn to draw strength and inspiration from each other, transforming their initial friction into a powerful partnership. Kim Ga Ra directed this 2024 South Korean law office series.&nbsp;

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