No Pay, All Play

After falling on hard times, Hao Yu (Lu Zhao Hua) agrees to serve as an informant for her adoptive father as he investigates the ruthless Cangfeng criminal syndicate. But when the gang suspects a leak, Hao Yu is helpless as her adoptive father is killed. Her boyfriend, Ji Zhi Jie (Fan Zhi Xin), Cangfeng's second-in-command, shields her from suspicion, but the gang continues searching for the mole. Hao Yu secretly partners with her former lover, who now works with the police, in the hopes of dismantling the syndicate, but he may not be as trustworthy as he appears. Will Hao Yu manage to ensure her father figure's sacrifice was worth it, or is Cangfeng too strong to fall?

Turbulent Love

Mafia Boss 2 go 

TV5/VIU

A new cross-cultural culinary collaboration is here! Led by chef JP Anglo, Filipino celebrities Jodi Sta. Maria, Francine Diaz, Janella Salvador, and Arci Muñoz partner with South Korean actor Ji Chang Wook to develop a Filipino pop-up restaurant in Gangnam. The stars are put to work sourcing ingredients, designing menus, preparing food, and serving customers while navigating language barriers, cultural differences, and the everyday pressure of working in a restaurant. Despite the difficulties ahead, the stars are dedicated to their goal of introducing Korea to Filipino food, serving up classic Filipino dishes to special guests and curious customers.

Kumusta

Five years after her time studying abroad in Japan, Choi Hong (Lee Se Young) works at her father's publishing company in Korea. Unexpectedly, she ends up running into her ex, Jungo Aoki (Kentaro Sakaguchi), who's now a successful author visiting Korea to promote his new book... that happens to be about their previous relationship and all the things Jungo wished he told Hong. Taken aback, Hong remains cold and distant with Jungo, not wanting to let their reunion stir up painful memories. Jungo, however, sees their encounter as an opportunity to try again and vows to do things differently this time around. Can these two heal the wounds of their past and write a new happy ending for themselves, or has the book closed for good on their relationship? This 2024 Korean drama was directed by Moon Hyun Sung and adapted from the novel of the same name by Gong Ji Young and Hitonari Tsuji.

What Comes After Love

Nostalgic

Wealthy heir Kang Ji Sung, better known as Louis (Seo In Guk), grew up in France, shielded from the world and indulging in extravagant shopping sprees. His impeccable "golden dog nose" for discerning quality and trends makes him a walking encyclopedia of luxury goods. However, a tragic accident leaves him with amnesia, and he finds himself penniless and homeless in Seoul, remembering nothing but his name. He is discovered by Ko Bok Shil (Nam Ji Hyun), a pure-hearted country girl who has come to Seoul to find her runaway younger brother. Mistaking Louis for her brother due to his familiar clothes, she takes him in. As they navigate the harsh realities of city life, Bok Shil teaches Louis the value of money and hard work, while Louis's innate shopping instincts inadvertently lead them to clues about his past and help Bok Shil in her search. Will their unlikely cohabitation blossom into a heartwarming romance?

Shopaholic Louis

The Shopaholics Team

Graphic designer Sol Ah (Shin Ye Eun)’s love-hate relationship with cats takes an unexpected turn when she ends up taking care of her crush’s girlfriend’s cat Sergei! However, Sergei is no ordinary cat – he can turn into a human, newly-named Hong Jo (Kim Myung Soo). Sol Ah, mistaking Hong Jo for her landlord’s son, continues to live with him, not knowing about Hong Jo’s double life as her cat. Things get complicated when Hong Jo starts to fall for Sol Ah – is there any way this relationship could work?

Meow, the Secret Boy

The Purrrrr-fect Team

JTBC

Miss Hammurabi follows the contrasting journeys of two judges in the 44th Civil Affairs Department at the Seoul Central District. Park Cha Oh Reum (Go Ara) is a newly appointed, empathetic judge who is always passionate about fighting injustice, while Im Ba Reun (Kim Myung Soo) is a rigid, principled colleague committed to creating an equal court system. Their differing approaches to judicial work create tension and challenge each other's perspectives on law and human compassion. Together, they must navigate complex legal cases while exploring the intricacies of judicial decision-making and their own personal growth within the court system.

Miss Hammurabi

The Don't Judge Me Team! 

Sales clerk Makoto Sugawara (Ayaka Konno) works hard at her job at an advertising agency, where she's well-liked by her colleagues. However, her desires for a happy family are dashed by her long-term boyfriend, who treats her coldly. To make matters worse, she finds out that he cheated on her. Makoto dumps him, but finds herself without anywhere to live. To her surprise, her department manager Ren Odagiri (Shota Totsuka) offers to let her stay with him. At work, Odagiri gained the nickname "yakuza boss" for his cold, strong personality, but at home, he's unexpectedly sweet to Makoto. But Odagiri is hiding a secret almost too absurd to believe: he's secretly a gang boss for real! Will Makoto find out about Odagiri's double life – and what will this mean for their growing connection? This drama was adapted from the manga of the same name by Nao Mashimo and @R.

The Yakuza Boss’s Beloved

The Yakuza Team 🐉

Fuji TV

Honoka Hayami (Haru) is a seemingly perfect employee at a leading consumer electronics firm. She keeps her workspace immaculately organized and her reputation as a perfectionist has earned her enormous respect among her colleagues. However, at home, she’s a total slob! When her clean-freak coworker Chihiro Yamamoto (Mahiro Takasugi) discovers Honoka’s “dirty” secret, he’s horrified. But instead of causing trouble for Honoka, he offers to help fix the problem, putting his cleaning skills to work in her filthy house! Chihiro proves incredibly competent, and Honoka is so impressed with his work that she asks him to move in and take full responsibility for tidying the house. But will this unusual arrangement send these two co-workers on the road to romance?

Mr. Bride

🍛mysexyhousekeeper team💞

Once a convict, Seo Ji Hwan (Um Tae Goo) is now a successful, albeit overly cautious CEO, who has yet to experience any of life’s more enjoyable pleasures: namely falling in love. But all that changes when fate brings beloved children’s content creator Go Eun Ha (Han Sun Hwa) into his life. The unlikely pair find love most unexpectedly but Eun Ha’s longtime fan, Prosecutor Jang Hyeon U (Kwon Yool) isn’t ready to let her go without a fight. Directed by Kim Young Hwan and Kim Woo Hyun, this 2024 South Korean romantic comedy series was adapted from the web novel “The Woman Who Plays” by Park Soo Jung.

My Sweet Mobster

Barbie Girl in a Mobster World

TV Asahi

As a popular fitness trainer, Soyogi Mikami (Reina Triendl) is highly disciplined, especially regarding her diet. Consuming only what she needs to meet her nutritional requirements, Soyogi has lost all interest in the joy of eating. Yuga Tsukuyomi (Riku Hagiwara), a dietary manager with a deep passion for food and cooking, enters her life unexpectedly. When they meet, Yuga offers to make Soyogi a snack so delicious that it reignites her love for food. His regular snack offerings initially raise concerns from her protective older brother, but Yuga's willingness to sign a no-romance agreement puts him at ease. However, as Soyogi and Yuga share midnight snacks, an unexpected romance begins to bloom. Yuki Saito, Atsushi Kaneshige, and Yuki Shimizu directed this 2023 Japanese romantic comedy series.

Midnight Snack

🌜Soul Food🥢

IQIYI

Gifted cellist Yi Lan (Zhang Xin Yi), forced to abandon her passion, finds a second chance in her school orchestra. But when another student threatens her spot, Yi Lan's self-confidence takes a huge hit. Throughout it all, her childhood best friend Tong Xiao Le (Xie Bin Bin) is by her side, encouraging her to try again, but behind his steady friendship lies a secret crush on her. As they face academic pressures, personal crises, and the allure of new opportunities from high school to college and beyond, their bond deepens while they navigate the complexities of their intertwined lives, but the timing never seems right for either of them to express their feelings for each other. Will they eventually find love together, or was it not meant to be? This drama was adapted from the web novel "Xiao Fu De Qun Bai" by Rao Xue Man.

Too Young to Love

🌸 Silent Crescendo 🎻

Tencent Video

During university, Nie Xi Guang (Zhao Jin Mai) has a crush on an aloof but brilliant top student, but unfortunately, her feelings are unreturned. Upon graduation, she tries to forget about her one-sided love as she enters the workforce, where she meets Lin Yu Sen (Song Wei Long), a former surgeon who pivoted to working in the solar energy industry after an injury ended his medical career. While their personalities initially cause some misunderstandings, Yu Sen is consistently drawn to Xi Guang's warm personality, standing by her side with unconditional support. Xi Guang, in turn, begins to let go of her past regrets as she learns to embrace where her life is now and reciprocates Yu Sen's affection. This drama was adapted from the web novel "Blazing Sunlight" by Gu Man.

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