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Asian Drama Roundup — Summer

Need a new romance drama to watch? Look no further — below, we’ve got you covered on some currently airing dramas you can catch up on this month.

Assembly promotional poster (Korean)

Assembly promotional poster (Korean)

Assembly (new series) (Korean)

Synopsis from DramaFever: Prior to being elected a national assembly member, Jin Sang Pil (Jung Jae Young) worked as a humble shipyard welder. Though brave and passionate about improving the country, Sang Pil unfortunately lacks the political knowledge and acumen needed to excel on the national scale. However, with the help of his intelligent and resourceful aid Choi In Kyung (Song Yoon Ah), Sang Pil just may be able to rise to the task. [New episodes available every Wednesday and Thursday two weeks after broadcast.]

Available on DramaFever and Viki.

 

 

 

 

The Scholar Who Walks the Night promotional poster (Korean)

The Scholar Who Walks the Night promotional poster (Korean)

The Scholar Who Walks the Night (Korean)

Synopsis from DramaFever: Due to licensing agreements, The Scholar Who Walks the Night will be released on DramaFever on a two-week delay. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

When Jo Yang Sun (Lee Yoo Bi) is driven out of house and home after her father is framed for a crime, she is forced to crossdress in order to make ends meet as a bookseller, where she meets Kim Sung Yeol (Lee Joon Ki), a handsome, but mysterious scholar who is actually a vampire. Meanwhile, an evil presence at the royal palace stops at nothing to keep the Crown Prince from claiming his rightful throne.

Available on DramaFever.

 

 

 

 

Tiger Mom promotional poster (Chinese)

Tiger Mom promotional poster (Chinese)

Tiger Mom (Chinese)

Synopsis from DramaFever: Luo Qian Qian (Ji Zi Han) may be spoiled, but that all comes to an end when her mother Bi Sheng (Zhao Wei) discovers academic competition is fierce in elementary school. Determined to make up for lost time, Bi Sheng transforms into a fierce “tiger mom” hell bent on excellence at all costs. In contrast, Qian Qian’s father Luo Su (Tong Da Wei) believes their daughter’s happiness ranks higher than her academic performance. Meanwhile, both sets of grandparents weigh in, while Luo Su’s gentle ex resurfaces.

Available on DramaFever.

 

 

 

 

The Time That I Loved You 7000 Days

The Time That I Loved You 7000 Days

The Time That I Love You 7000 Days (Korean)

Synopsis from DramaFever: Jang Ha Na (Ha Ji Won) and Choi Won (Lee Jin Wook) are incredibly close platonic friends: throughout 20 years, they’ve braved it all through thick and thin. As Ha Na’s 30th birthday approaches, Won extols the virtues of aging as a man—like a wine—while explaining that women are like grapes that shrivel into raisins. Determined to prove him wrong, Ha Na strikes a bet on which of the two will marry before turning 35. Based on Taiwan’s hit In Time With You, can these two friends make the ultimate leap?

Available on DramaFever and Viki.

 

 

Constellation Women's Series -- Pisces Woman promotional poster (Taiwanese)

Constellation Women’s Series — Pisces Woman promotional poster (Taiwanese)

Constellation Women Series — Pisces Woman (Taiwanese)

Synopsis from Viki: A Pisces woman is said to be quiet, gentle and sensitive to other’s feelings. But if there is something that she wants, she is unstoppable. Shuang Shuang (Mini Tsai), an aspiring cartoonist, has been dating Sheng Xiong (Kun Da), a star baseball player, for many years. Wanting to make her big move, Shuang Shuang holds up a sign during an important game asking Sheng Xiong to marry her, but the sign distracts Sheng Xiong, causing his team to lose the game. Sheng Xiong rejects her marriage proposal because of his fear of commitment, and the heartbroken Shuang Shuang moves to Hua Lian village with her sister, Miao Miao (Zai Zai Lin). Shuang Shuang opens up a comic book store there and restarts her life. She meets Lu Yi (Bryant Chang), who is Miao Miao’s senior from college and also happens to be the village chief. Will the romantic and chivalrous Lu Yi help Shuang Shuang forget her past heartbreak, or will Sheng Xiong let her go that easily?

Available on Viki.

 

I just finished up another series (Mask), so I’m on the lookout for another one to keep me busy. There are two shows I am eyeing. I’m a big fan of Lee Joon Ki and vampire dramas, so The Scholar Who Walks the Night is on my watch list. It’s apparently doing fairly well in South Korea (Note: some spoilers). I’m also interested in the “astrology concept” of the Constellation Women Series. There are already two other signs released (Leo and Aries) as a drama this year. I think it’s a cute concept, whether or not you like astrology. If they are doing all the signs, I can’t wait to see my own in action (Virgo)!

What drama looks interesting to you?






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