Preview/Teaser TVING 'Make Me Tingle' Highlights (Premieres October 15)
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r/KDRAMA • u/sianiam • 14d ago
r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 - September Check In
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Another month has flown by and we have just three more months to finish the challenge off! My resolve is weakening... I hope you are all going strong!
If you missed the introduction post it’s not too late to join the fun! You can find all the information you need there as well as links to our challenge recommendation index and drama database.
We've had a handful of dedicated users filling out the drama database with dramas they have watched but don't forget to leave recommendations for your favourites in the individual recommendation posts. If you are looking for a recommendation for a specific challenge you can ask in the comments here - I suggest linking your MDL and giving an idea of what you are after as well as the challenge you are trying to fill.
So Let's Talk September…
How was your month of dramas? What challenges did you check off? Did you watch what you expected to? Did anything catch you by surprise? Find a new favourite? Drop something you expected to love? Let us know how you're tracking!
Moving Onto October…
What do you hope to get through this month? Tackling anything hard? Looking for someone to watch with you? Need recommendations? Share below.
Community Events
The r/KDRAMA census closes at midnight KST tonight don't miss your chance to take it!
Take a read through our AMA interview with the director So Jaehyun of Dive Into You which premiered over the weekend (join us discussing it here). He answered 10 questions we had about Dive Into You including, what attracted him to the story, what easter eggs we should be on the eye out for and what he would do if he suddenly travelled back in time! Along with those questions he answered another 55 questions we had about his previous works, directing, producing, and more fun stuff. It’s an excellent read which made me very excited to watch the drama. The interview starts in the post body with questions on Dive Into You, Sh**ting Stars, The Witch’s Diner and 100 Days My Prince and continues into the comment section with questions on Castaway Diva, Jirisan, Directing/Drama Production , Career, Opinion, Advice , and finally Industry, and Personal.
Missed our K-Drama day games? Over on our sister sub, r/kdramarecommends you can join us playing a game of "They Should Watch That!" recommending a drama to a Kdrama character or download this years exclusive r/KDRAMA x Viki K-drama day bingo sheet and see if your current watch can get you a bingo - (hint: this one is best suited toromancedramas!). You may notice some of our KDC challenges feature in this too!
The MBC Dramas Watched Survey is still running if you haven't had a chance to take it.
Have ideas for 2027 Challenges?
We have a KDC suggestion box if you have any great ideas throughout the year.
Completed the challenge?
Once you complete the challenge come back and fill out our KDC 2026 challenge hall of fame Google form.
r/KDRAMA • u/viki_official • 21d ago
AMA FINISHED You Asked, He Answered: Exclusive Interview with 'Dive into You' Director So Jaehyun!
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K-Drama Day is almost here! As promised, we've compiled your questions for 'Dive into You' director So Jaehyun, and he's given his answers. Director So had a great time answering your questions and was impressed by the depth and breadth of the things you wanted to know!
If you're unfamiliar with Director So, his newest drama 'Dive into You' is premiering exclusively on Viki on September 26, and he has previously worked on dramas including '100 Days My Prince', 'Sh**ting Stars', and 'My Lovely Liar'. Enjoy!
(p.s. post got too long, see comments for more Q&A)
Dive into You
r/KDRAMA: What attracted you to this story? What were you most excited about directing before production began?
Director So Jaehyun: “The narrative itself – traveling between the past and present to save a precious friend through the medium of 'time' – was incredibly charming. From a directorial standpoint, I was most excited about the process of visually contrasting the analog sensibility of the past with the modern feel of the present, while ensuring they transitioned into each other naturally.”
r/KDRAMA: What kind of input do you have on the OST and score?
Director So Jaehyun: “From the planning stage, I discussed the theme songs for each character and the overall tone and manner with the music director in depth. For scenes where specific emotional lines intensify, we collaborated from the script-reading stage to decide which instruments and melodies to use.”
r/KDRAMA: Can you share an Easter egg? Like any tiny detail you included that only true detectives would notice?
Director So Jaehyun: “In addition to the actors, famous figures from various fields appear as Easter eggs in the work. Unexpected people, such as famous doctors, golfers, and businesspeople, make surprise appearances. You can enjoy the show even more if you keep an eye out for which scenes they pass through.”
r/KDRAMA: Were there any memorable moments while directing “Dive into You”?
Director So Jaehyun: “The sunrise scene shot early in production is the most memorable. The entire staff stayed up all night to capture the best shot, and luckily, we were able to capture a truly beautiful, fleeting moment in the clear weather.”
r/KDRAMA: For “Dive into You,” the camcorder seems to play an important role in connecting the past and present in the drama. What made you choose a camcorder as a storytelling device, and what do you hope it will add to the story?
Director So Jaehyun: “The unique texture and frame of a camcorder were the perfect tools to visualize the 'warmth of memory' – the desire to cherish a specific moment through a lens. I hoped that through the camcorder screen, viewers would feel not just a simple flashback, but the characters' lingering, wistful gazes.”
r/KDRAMA: From a directorial perspective, how did you put a fresh twist on the soul swap trope in “Dive into You”?
Director So Jaehyun: “I didn't focus solely on slapstick or comedic elements; I focused on emotional depth. I designed the camera angles and tone to appropriately intersect both comedy and wistful emotional lines.”
r/KDRAMA: Were there any memorable directions or suggestions you made to the cinematographer on “Dive into You”?
Director So Jaehyun: “I asked them to get up close and capture even the subtle trembling of emotions from the moment Ha Na and Woo Jae’s distance closes and they feel that spark. By utilizing warm sunlight and backlighting, I wanted to create that warm, heart-fluttering atmosphere unique to romantic comedies that makes your heart tingle just by watching.”
r/KDRAMA: What is one lesson you've learned from a previous production that was impactful for your work on “Dive into You”?
Director So Jaehyun: “The lesson that flexibility on set and constant communication with staff and actors ultimately increases the quality of the work. While perfect planning is important, I learned through previous projects how to capture the vivid energy and ideas that occur spontaneously on set.”
r/KDRAMA: The synopsis of “Dive into You” seems intriguing. Are there going to be other elements like action/thriller as well that we can look forward to?
Director So Jaehyun: “Yes, beyond the core romance narrative, in the process of digging into the truth of the incident, thrilling thriller-like elements and suspense that increases immersion are melted in, so you can feel a variety of fun.”
r/KDRAMA: If you suddenly found yourself in the body of a family member and were thrown back in time as our characters in “Dive into You” are, how do you think you would react and what would be the first thing you would want to do?
Director So Jaehyun: “At first, I think I'd be a bit flustered, but I think I would adapt right away. First of all, I would buy NVIDIA stock, and, just in case I might forget, I think I would urge [myself], ‘Don't sell the stock, hold out until the end.’ Haha.”
Sh**ting Stars
r/KDRAMA: “Sh**ting Stars” featured cameos by many famous actors. Can you talk about what was involved in fitting in so many brief appearances?
Director So Jaehyun: “We put effort into script revisions and fine-tuning the directorial tone so that cameos would not be used simply for buzz, but would connect naturally with the overall entertainment industry episodes of the show. We prepared customized movement lines and cut compositions so that the strengths and charms of the actors, who willingly appeared despite their busy schedules, could be maximized in just a few minutes.”
r/KDRAMA: “Sh**ting Stars” had 4 couples and yet managed to balance them so well on screen. It's something that I have not seen in any other drama and I'd like to know the process behind it, aside from the script.
Director So Jaehyun: “We differentiated each couple so that their unique colors and emotional lines (e.g., bickering, older woman/younger man, office romance) didn't overlap. During the editing process, we used cross-editing with a sense of rhythm so that one couple's emotions wouldn't become tedious, maintaining an overall balance.”
r/KDRAMA: In your opinion, how accurate was “Sh**ting Stars” portrayal of the industry, and do you think meta dramas like this are beneficial to viewers to gain an understanding of the world behind the camera?
Director So Jaehyun: “The writer of 'Sh**ting Stars' is a former PR team member for an entertainment agency, so the field details and historical verification were vivid, reaching almost 100% accuracy. Thanks to this, we were able to sincerely convey the real reality of the staff hidden behind the glamour.”
r/KDRAMA: Since the drama portrayed the entertainment industry, were there any special considerations when producing the drama?
Director So Jaehyun: “We paid attention to tuning the tone so that when people actually working in the industry watched it, they would not be hurt by it being too far from the truth or caricatured. At the same time, we tried to explain terms and situations easily and wittily so that general viewers could also understand without difficulty.”
r/KDRAMA: The drama's ensemble cast seemed to have perfect chemistry, what was the casting process like?
Director So Jaehyun: “Not only the individual actors' acting skills, but the energy and chemistry (합) that came out when the characters gathered together was considered as the top priority. We closely observed the breathing/teamwork between the actors during pre-meetings and script readings, and as actors with bright and healthy energy joined, the best chemistry was naturally created.”
r/KDRAMA: The drama featured numerous cameos. Were there any challenges in making these cameos happen?
Director So Jaehyun: “Since the cast members' schedules were so busy, scheduling work to match the filming sessions was the biggest challenge. However, thanks to many actors who sympathized with the purpose of the drama and willingly made time for it, we were able to finish filming safely.”
r/KDRAMA: This drama featured some really great and fun PPL moments (e.g. one the characters teaching another character how to properly hold a bottle so the logo is showing). Can you talk about how the PPL was selected and incorporated during the production process?
Director So Jaehyun: “I contemplated how to make PPL not a disruptive element that breaks the flow of the drama, but a delightful episodic element that utilizes the setting of the entertainment industry itself. From the script stage, I gathered ideas to sublimate the PPL situation into a comedic scene, and requested that we proceed with filming in that way.”
r/KDRAMA: This drama has perhaps the best pun in the drama title in both Korean and English. Do you have any insight into how the English drama title came to be?
Director So Jaehyun: “Just like the Korean meaning of ‘all kinds of people who clean up the poop of stars,’ the English title as well was decided in close consultation with the overseas marketing team to preserve both the story of people struggling (shooting) to make celebrities (stars) shine and the double meaning of 'Shooting Star' in the night sky.”
The Witch’s Diner
r/KDRAMA: “The Witch's Diner” has a unique and beautiful look – magical and mysterious without tipping over into gloomy or fake. Can you talk about what went into creating the lighting, costumes, color scheme, and set design to complement this witchy story?
Director So Jaehyun: “To combine Western witch concepts with a Korean sense of space, I actively utilized the color palette of a cruel fairy tale. In set design, we mainly used deep blue and purple, and in lighting, we used a dreamlike tone. For costumes, we mixed classic and modern sensibilities to create a strange yet fascinating atmosphere.”
r/KDRAMA: “The Witch's Diner” required a lot of post production special effects. Were there any challenges during the filming process related to conveying what special effects would be put in?
Director So Jaehyun: “Because there were many scenes with green screens or virtual effects, I produced storyboards and 3D pre-visualizations to share visually with the actors and staff in advance. On set, I provided clear guides on the location and size where the effects would be implemented to help the actors perform without feeling awkward.”
r/KDRAMA: The drama featured food and eating of the food prominently. Can you describe your approach to these scenes? Since the food had to be eaten deliciously, but in the context of the story, they were not entirely enjoyable/happy moments but had a dark undertone, was it more challenging to get the tone of the scene to feel right?
Director So Jaehyun: “We put effort into food styling so that the food would visually appear as an extreme feast. However, by coordinating the close-ups of the moment the character swallows the food, the close-up eyes, and the sound effects, I implicitly revealed that a cruel price was waiting, creating a unique tone where greed and tragedy coexist.”
100 Days My Prince
r/KDRAMA: When shooting “100 Days My Prince,” did you find the romance scenes more challenging to capture, or the comedy? Which did you enjoy filming most?
Director So Jaehyun: “Romance was more cautious and demanding because I had to capture the subtle changes in emotional lines and the wistful atmosphere. On the other hand, the comedy scenes were always filled with laughter thanks to the actors' excellent improvisation and chemistry, making it very enjoyable throughout the shoot.”
[Answers have been translated from Korean into English]
r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 5h ago
Weekly Post What Are You Watching? - [2026/10/14]
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A weekly thread to talk about all the things that we are watching! You are not limited to Korean things, feel free to talk about other dramas/shows you are watching.
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News Cha Jun Hwan, Woo Davi, Lee Jae Won, Park So Jin, And More Confirmed For New Sitcom
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 9h ago
Monthly Post Refund My Time - October, 2026
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Ever watch a drama where by the time the ending credits roll for the final episode, you start wishing you can get a refund for your time spent?
If so, come to this thread to lament about that drama you wish you'd never watched!
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 12h ago
Weekly Post Who, What, Where Is It? - [2026/10/13]
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Welcome to our weekly identification thread. This is the themed post for all identification questions and requests, including dramas!
Before posting in this thread please take a look through our discussion resources - who/what/which is this section which outlines ways in which you can work out many of these requests for yourself.
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News Sooyoung, Lee Jung Eun, Kang Seung Yoon, And More Confirmed For New Drama By “Crash Course In Romance” Writer
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 22h ago
The r/KDRAMA Approach ON-AIR-TIQUETTE (Discussion Etiquette for On-Air Discussions)
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r/KDRAMA • u/perochan • 1d ago
Preview/Teaser KBS 'Sword & Silence' Main Poster [Premieres November 14]
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Memes/Screencaps [Bon Appetit, Your Majesty x Dive Into You] Bending Time and Space for a Dubai Chewy Cookie
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago
FFA Thread Kim Tan's Talk Time (Tuesday) - [2026/10/13]
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Hello and welcome to Kim Tan's Talk Time (Tuesday)!
This is a free-for-all discussion in which almost anything goes, don't diss The Heirs or break any of our other core rules. General discussion about anything and everything is allowed.
Consider this post a refuge from all the memes and fanart that are pouring in and enjoy the peace and quiet. Think of it as Tan's family wine cellar, the perfect place to chill out from the world in a fabulous sweater and have a little chat.
Who is this Kim Tan I keep hearing about and why does he have not one, but two threads dedicated to him? Good questions. If you take a look through our glossary, you will find all the answers you seek;
KIM TAN is the lead male in r/KDRAMA’s favourite drama, The Heirs. He’s kind of the worst but he has great sweaters so it balances out. “Kim Tan” is used in three ways on r/KDRAMA; 1) when referring to Lee Min Ho’s seminal character in The Heirs, 2) when referring to Automod (alt. Tan Bot) - “Kim Tan is feeling very triggered by my post”, “S***! Tan Bot just ate my post”, 3) In place of “God” or other deities - “For the love of Kim Tan!”
Please remember to use spoiler tags when discussing major plot points or anything you think should be redacted. If you are using Markdown and not Fancy Pants Editor, the easiest way to create spoiler tags is to use > ! spoiler content ! < without spaces to get spoiler content. For more detailed guidance on spoiler tags and when to use them, check our Spoiler Tags Tutorial.
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r/KDRAMA • u/capthyeong • 2d ago
Featured Post Premiere Week: "Make Me Tingle"
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Premieres 15 October. New episodes every Thursday
- Cast: Nam Ji Hyun, Kim Jae Yeong
- Synopsis: A marketer with traditional views on love and marriage tries to navigate a connection with an adult toy company CEO with different values.
- Screenwriter: Ahn Sae Bom
- Teaser/Trailer: TVING Teaser
- Streaming: Viki, HBO Max Asia
On-Air: ENA Between Steps [Episodes 3 & 4]
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- Drama: Between Steps
- Korean Title: 연애박사
- Director:
- Ahn Pan Seok (Something in the Rain, One Spring Night, Midnight Romance in a Hagwon)
- Screen Writer:
- Starring:
- Choo Young Woo as Park Min Jae (You Make Me Dance, Oasis, The Trauma Code)
- Kim So Hyun as Im Yu Jin (Serendipity's Embrace, The Take of Nokdu, School 2015)
- Kim Min Seok as Im Yu Seong (Descendants of the Sun, Lovestruck in the City)
- Network: ENA/Genie TV
- Premiere Date: Monday October 5th, 2026
- Airing Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays at 10pm KST
- Episodes: 12
- Streaming Sources: Disney+
- Teaser/Trailer: Disney+ Korea Trailer
- Plot Summary: Depicts the romance between a man who once was a swimmer but lost his left leg to illness and a woman who, after losing her way as a medical resident, finds a new path as a graduate student. Park Min Jae, a man who lost his promising swimming career and his left leg to osteosarcoma. After hitting rock bottom, he discovers a new purpose in robotics. Four years of dedication pay off when he is accepted into the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Seoul National University. He hides his sensitivity behind a nonchalant facade, but he's actually just a simple guy who has dating on his bucket list. Im Yu Jin, who is on the verge of graduating from the Department of Clothing and Textiles when she gets caught up in an incident and fails in her attempt to enter graduate school; she then becomes fascinated by robotics and enrolls in a master’s program in mechanical engineering.
- Major News Summary: Kim So Hyun And Choo Young Woo Share An Unforgettable First Encounter In "Between Steps"
- Previous Episode Discussions:
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Mod Announcement On-Air Passport Sign up for A Love Other Than Yours
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Hi Everyone,
Unfortunately our attempts to stem the flow of toxicity, hatred and other general misconduct from users who refuse to read and follow our rules within the On-Air discussions for A Love Other Than Yours have been unsuccessful so we will be requiring anyone wishing to participate in these discussions moving forward to have an On-Air Passport.
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What is it?
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Will this post be open for the duration of the drama?
We hope so. One of the aims of this is to reduce our moderation load by having users read and understand our expectations for conduct. We do not want to spend our free time reading people’s arguments when we could be watching dramas instead. However, if our moderation load becomes excessive we will lock this post until things calm down.
Expectations For Conduct in A Love Other Than Yours On-Airs
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These rules can be found in section 5 of our full rules or as a standalone section.
Suggested reading:
We strongly recommend users also read the following before participating in any discussions on /r/KDRAMA: (1) Reddiquette, (2) our Conduct Rules (3) our Conduct Related Policies, (4) our Moderation Policy, and (5) the When Discussions Get Personal Post.
These five items form the basis of our expectations of civil behavior in our community, we expect all users to conduct themselves in line with the standards and expectations set forth in them.
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Most Common Forms of Misconduct we are targeting
The following are the most common forms of misconduct that we moderate. Please avoid such behavior.
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A single comment removed by the moderation team due to misconduct will result in a minimum 30 day ban from r/KDRAMA. You will not be eligible to re-enter the discussions.
Comments which fail to follow On-Air rules such as comment limitations, comment quality, use of spoiler tags will be actioned as normal.
If we have a large number of new accounts causing issues we will stop allowing new accounts from participating in these discussions altogether.
Any extremely problematic behavior will result in overall bans from r/KDRAMA community (including r/kdramarecommends) and may be reported to reddit admin.
Reporting Conduct Issues
Reports that are helpful:
Reporting users who break our conduct rules e.g. make personal attacks, make racist comments, use hate speech etc.
If someone makes a personal attack on you please report it immediately and walk away. Retaliating will only earn you a ban.
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago
Spotlight On SPOTLIGHT ON Thriller & Suspense - October, 2026
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Welcome to our Spotlight On post series where you can share your picks of dramas that deserve the spotlight! Each Spotlight On post is focused on a genre or theme, as you can see in the post title. Based on this genre/theme, you are welcome to share your views about dramas you have watched that fit the topic of this post, which is:
Thriller/Suspense
Dramas that create a heightened feeling of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation, or anxiety. This can involve crime or criminal elements but the difference here is that a cover-up is involved or that a progressive investigation takes center stage, usually towards some thematic climax (the big reveal, villain unmasked, the mystery solved).
You are invited to share short (or long) reviews of dramas you have watched that fit the topic of this post and an explanation of why you think the drama deserves the spotlight, including whether you would recommend the drama or not.
Our suggested format/structure for comments is:
Drama Name
Good Things: about the drama,
Bad Things: about the drama
Interesting Things: about the drama
Spotlight On Because: explain why you think the drama deserves the spotlight, including whether you would recommend the drama or not.
We strongly encourage you to share your MDL profile so that others can compare their tastes with yours to get a better understanding of preferences and dislikes, which will help in understanding if the feedback provided is applicable for them.
Please remember that every individual watching goes in with their own life experiences and biases so not everyone will see the drama in the same light or enjoy it in the same way.
Just because someone did not enjoy a drama that you loved is not a slight against you as a person.
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago
FFA Thread Monday Madness! - [2026/10/12]
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Another Monday, another week -- welcome to Monday Madness! This is a free-for-all (FFA) discussion post in which almost anything goes, just remember to be kind to each other and don't break any of our core rules. General discussion about anything and everything is allowed.
This is also the space to share content that would otherwise not qualify as self-posts under our rules -- like rumored casting news and discussions about non-kdramas.
Please remember to use spoiler tags when discussing major plot points or anything you think should be redacted. If you are using Markdown and not Fancy Pants Editor, the easiest way to create spoiler tags is to use > !spoiler content! < without spaces to get spoiler content. For more detailed guidance on spoiler tags and when to use them, check our Spoiler Tags Tutorial.
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 3d ago
Quarterly Post Streaming Services - October, 2026
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Welcome to our quarterly discussion about streaming sources! You can ask questions about legal streaming services or share experiences you have had while using a legal streaming service, including your thoughts about subtitle quality. Remember to include your region so people with personal knowledge of user experience in that region can answer you! Note: If you need technical assistance, please reach out to the customer service of your legal streaming service.
How To Find A Streaming Source For A Specific Drama
Drama Profile on MyDramaList (MDL): Drama profiles on MyDramaList may provide information about where certain dramas can be streamed. Availability of this information varies highly between dramas but it is a good starting point. Note that the availability information may not be complete for all regions of the world due to regional restrictions. See profile for The Heirs for example to see which streaming services have the drama.
User Compiled Database of Dramas Available on Viki: See this post (July 2020) for a database of dramas available on Viki organized by region. Note: Viki selections change over time so the information in this database may no longer be entirely accurate.
Available Legal Streaming Sources & Official Youtube Channels With Kdrama Content
Below are some of the most commonly used legal streaming sources for kdramas and official Youtube channels with kdrama content, see our Where to Watch for a more complete listing and our Where to Watch Web-dramas for an extended listing of Youtube channels known to have web dramas.
| COMMON LEGAL STREAMING SOURCES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Streaming Site/Platform | Region | Free/Subscription | Notes |
| Amazon Prime | Global except Mainland China, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Syria | Subscription | Limited selection that varies by region. Some exclusives. |
| Disney+ | Various regions | Subscription | Limited selection that varies by region. Some exclusives. |
| iQIYI | Global | Both | Has exclusive licenses for some kdramas. Primarily Chinese shows, also has programming for kids, anime, and movies. Subtitles in multiple languages including English, Chinese, etc. |
| KOCOWA | North & South America, Europe, and Oceania](https://help.kocowa.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004038493-Is-my-country-available-for-KOCOWA) | Both | Based in USA, a joint venture by the broadcasting stations KBS, MBC, and SBS. English subs available on all content. Spanish and/or Portuguese subs available on some content. Limited selection of kdramas with Spanish dubs also available. |
| Netflix | Global | Subscription | Selection varies depending on location. Has a collection of Netflix produced Korean Originals (Kingdom, Love Alarm, Extracurricular, Sweet Home, etc.), which are exclusively available on Netflix. Also has exclusive streaming licenses for some dramas broadcast on Korean broadcasting stations. Also has variety shows and movies. |
| Viki (Rakuten Viki) | Global | Both | Content may be region restricted. Subtitles (in various languages) for majority of content are created by fansubbers, which are often considered the most helpful subtitles since translators will include notes to explain references/cultural aspects. |
| VIU | Bahrain, Egypt, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, and UAE | Both | Content may be region restricted. Subtitles provided in local languages, availability varies by region. Cantonese dubbing on select content (currently only available in Hong Kong). Additionally, some of the regions have localised dubbing available on selected titles like Thai dub & Tagalog dub. For Viu Premium users, there are no longer any video advertisements that will roll during viewing. |
| OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNELS | |||
| Associated Broadcasting Station or Brand | Channel Name | Type of Content | Notes |
| CJ ENM | Cereal | Full VOD of aired CJ ENM produced dramas with English subtitles. | Content may be region restricted. |
| CJ ENM | Previews, teasers, and clips from CJ ENM produced dramas (mostly broadcast on tvN and OCN). | Channel is in Korean, content is likely not subtitled. | |
| Diggle | Clips from CJ ENM produced programs, including dramas. | Some content is subtitled. | |
| Diggle Classic | Clips from from CJ ENM produced programs, including dramas. | Some content is subtitled. | |
| Hashtag K | Clips from CJ ENM produced dramas. | Content is subtitled. | |
| K-DRAMA | Full VOD of aired CJ ENM produced dramas with English, Turkish and Arabic subtitles. | Content may be region restricted. Availability of different language subtitles varies depending on drama. | |
| JTBC | JTBC Drama | Previews, teasers, clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes content from JTBC dramas. | Subtitles available for some content. |
| JTBC Drama Voyage | Clips from JTBC dramas. | Channel and content in Korean, no subtitles. | |
| Lululala Story Lab | Lululala Story Lab is a web drama channel from JTBC Digital Studio Luluala. | Subtitles in multiple languages available. | |
| KBS | KBS World TV | Full episodes of dramas and variety shows from KBS | KBS WORLD TV is a television channel for international audiences provided by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). Content is subtitled in English (other languages may be available depending on program). Content may be region restricted for users in areas serviced by KOCOWA |
| KBS DRAMA | Previews, teasers, clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes content from KBS dramas. | Channel and content in Korean, no subtitles. | |
| KBS Drama Classic | Full VOD of aired KBS dramas, including some very old sageuks. | Content may be region restricted, some content requires subscription membership to the channel for access. Channel is in Korean, content is likely not subtitled. | |
| My Love KBS/KBS 한국방송 | Previews, teasers, clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes content from KBS content, including dramas and variety shows. | Channel is in Korean, content is likely not subtitled. | |
| Kocowa | Kocowa TV | Previews, teasers, clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes content from KOCOWA content library. | English subtitles available. |
| MBC | MBC Classic | Clips from aired MBC dramas. | Content may be region restricted, subtitle availability unknown. |
| MBC Drama | Previews, teasers, clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes content from MBC dramas. | Channel and content in Korean, no subtitles. | |
| Netflix | Netflix K-Content | Previews, teasers, clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes content from Netflix dramas, movies, and variety shows (dedicated to their catalogue of Korean content) | Subtitles available. This channel was formerly known as "The Swoon". |
| OCN | OCN | Previews, teasers, clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes content from OCN dramas. Full VOD of aired OCN dramas (requires membership subscription/region restrictions may apply). | Channel and content in Korean, some content have subtitles. Unknown if VOD is subtitled. |
| Rakuten Viki | Viki Global TV | Previews, teasers, clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes content from Viki content library. | English subtitles available. |
| SBS | SBS Drama | Previews, teasers, clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes content from SBS dramas. | Channel and content in Korean, no subtitles. |
| SBS Catch | Clips, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content for SBS dramas. | Some content is subtitled. | |
| SBS World | Full VOD of aired SBS dramas with subtitles in multiple languages (availability varies). | Some content requires membership subscription. Region restrictions may apply. | |
| SBS Drama iClassics | Clips from aired SBS dramas. | Channel and content in Korean, no subtitles. | |
| SBS Retro Drama | Clips of SBS daily dramas. | Some content is subtitled. | |
| tvN | tvN Drama | Previews, teasers, clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes content from tvN dramas. | Channel and content in Korean, no subtitles. |
| tvN | Full VOD of aired tvN dramas (requires membership subscription/region restrictions may apply). | Unknown if VOD is subtitled. | |
| tvN D STORY | Web dramas aimed at the Z generation. Content includes full episodes of web dramas and related previews, teasers, clips, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content. | Web dramas are subtitled, multiple language availability varies. Other content may not be subtitled. | |
| tvN D ENT | Clips from tvN content, including dramas. | Channel and content in Korean, no subtitles. |
How To Determine If A Source Is Legal Or Illegal: See our tips on how determining if the source you are using is legal or not.
Just In Case Resources
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 3d ago
FFA Thread Eun Sang's Sleepy Sunday Soliloquy - [2026/10/10]
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Hello everyone! Have you been sleeping well or have you been up all night binging dramas?
Eun Sang's Sleepy Sunday Soliloquy (ESSSS) is a free for all thread, in which almost anything goes, don't diss The Heirs or break any of our other core rules. General discussion about anything and everything is allowed - including monologues!
Who is Eun Sang?! Good question. To the uninitiated among us who haven't watched the seminal masterpiece, The Heirs, she is r/KDRAMA's first lady, Kim Tan's main squeeze, Cha Eun Sang. She is a lady of few words, but many, many tears.
Please remember to use spoiler tags when discussing major plot points or anything you think should be redacted. If you are using Markdown and not Fancy Pants Editor, the easiest way to create spoiler tags is to use > ! spoiler content ! < without spaces to get spoiler content. For more detailed guidance on spoiler tags and when to use them, check our Spoiler Tags Tutorial.
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On-Air: tvN 100 Days of Deception [Episodes 1 & 2]
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Drama Information:
- Drama: 100 Days of Deception / 100일의 거짓말
- Network: tvN
- Premiere Date: October 10, 2026
- Airing Schedule: Sat & Sun
- Episodes: 16
- Streaming Sources: Netflix
- Director: Yoo In Shik (Dr. Romantic, Extraordinary Attorney Woo)
- Screenwriter: Ryu Bo Ri (Trolley, Do You Like Brahms?)
- Cast:
- Kim Yoo Jung (Love in the Moonlight, Dear X) as Lee Ga Gyeong / Geum Seo Hui
- Park Jin Young (Our Unwritten Seoul, Still Shining) as Kim Tae Ung / Sato Hideo
- Kim Hyun Joo (Hellbound, Trolley) as Yoo So Ran
- Lee Moo Saeng (Cleaning Up, As You Stood By) as Philip Yoo
- Jin Sun Kyu (Through the Darkness, Bargain) as Sato Shinichi
- Synopsis:
Set in Gyeongseong during the Japanese colonial period, the drama follows Ga Gyeong, the city’s most talented pickpocket, who strikes a dangerous deal with the independence army and goes undercover at the Japanese Government-General of Joseon. Disguised as an employee, she is tasked with acting as a “fake spy” for just 100 days, but her mission slowly turns her into a real informant caught between survival, loyalty, and conviction.
As she navigates her perilous double life, Ga Gyeong becomes entangled with Tae Ung, a Joseon-born Korean interpreter working inside the same building. Against a backdrop of secrets, lies, and growing political tension, a romance quietly takes shape between them. (Source: MyDramaList)
- Previous Discussions: N/A
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