Do you like a good Asian television series? So, check out these great Korean dramas (K-dramas), Chinese dramas (C-dramas) and Japanese dramas (J-dramas) available in the Netflix catalogue.
An Extraordinary Lawyer
Trailer:
An Extraordinary Lawyer | Official Trailer DUBBEDYear: 2023
IMDb Rating: 8,9
Genre: drama, romance
Source: korean
Available dubbed on Netflix
Woo Young Woo is a brilliant 27-year-old lawyer. On the autism spectrum, she has some skills that set her apart, such as an excellent memory and a great understanding of the law. However, she has to face many daily challenges, such as human interactions in her work relationships.
A special drama for those: looking for something sensitive and delicate that responsibly addresses the issue of autism, bringing good discussions about the behavior of society and the different existing prejudices.
naviellera
Trailer:
Navillera | Official trailer | NetflixYear: 2023
IMDb Rating: 8,5
Genre: drama, romance
Source: korean
Available dubbed on Netflix
A drama that guarantees moments of tears and inspiration. A young man and a retired man have very different stories, but a common passion: ballet. The young man is a dancer, but, with a difficult financial situation, he thinks about giving up dancing. Meanwhile, you were a postman during your professional life and now you've decided to dedicate yourself to your old dream of dancing ballet. With their paths crossed, their lives begin to change.
A special drama for those: Want an inspiring story to reflect on life.
A Love So Beautiful
Trailer:
A Love So Beautiful | Official Trailer | Netflix [ENG SUB]Year: 2020
IMDb Rating: 7,3
Genre: drama, romantic comedy
Source: korean
Available dubbed on Netflix
Shin Sol-i is in love with her neighbor and classmate. However, he never showed his feelings. Tired of trying to show that she likes him, she decides to approach a boy who has just started school. From then on, the other boy starts trying to win her back. This is a remake of the original Chinese drama.
A special drama for those: seeks a delicious and passionate romantic comedy.
Squid Game - Round 6
Trailer:
Round 6 | Official Trailer | NetflixYear: 2023
IMDb Rating: 8,2
Genre: violence, suspense, drama
Source: korean
Available dubbed on Netflix
Would you be willing to kill for money? And running a strong risk of dying? Based on this premise, this series arrived on Netflix and became an immediate success. Ordinary people, with no money in their pockets, are invited to compete in children's games with the promise that the winner will take a gigantic amount of money. The problem is that the losers may not even come home.
A special drama for those: wants a great production with suspense and struggle for life, which also makes a sociopolitical critique of the current world.
Landing in Love
Trailer:
Crash Landing on You | Official Trailer #1 | Netflix [ENG SUB]Year: 2018
IMDb Rating: 8,7
Genre: romantic comedy, drama
Source: korean
Available dubbed on Netflix
A South Korean heiress suffers a paragliding accident in North Korea and ends up meeting and being protected by an army soldier. A romantic Korean series that still brings some teachings about the cultural differences between North and South Korea.
A special drama for those: wants a good romance with a bit of culture about Korea.
Mr. Sunshine - A Ray of Sunshine
Trailer:
Mr. Sunshine | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixYear: 2018
IMDb Rating: 8,8
Genre: drama, romance
Source: korean
Available dubbed on Netflix
A charming and poetic period drama. It tells the story, set in the XNUMXth century, of a young Korean captain of the American Navy who returns to Korea after being taken to the United States with his family as a child. Now he sees the future of Korea put at risk by the exploitation of Japan and ends up falling in love with a young aristocrat.
A special drama for those: wants to watch something epic, with the right to romance and period history in the same intensity.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Trailer:
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | Official Trailer | NetflixYear: 2023
IMDb Rating: 8,6
Genre: comedy, romance
Source: korean
Available dubbed on Netflix
A stylish young woman from the big city decides to open a dental office in a small coastal area. Unaccustomed to living in a village, she needs to adapt to her new routine. There she meets a boy who works like he does everything and who has a completely different way of living life. They have everything to hate each other (or love each other!).
A special drama for those: wants to watch a very light and fun romance, with two perfect opposites.
Prisoner's Handbook
Trailer:
Prison Playbook (full version) wise moving poster revealed! 171122 EP.0Year: 2017
IMDb Rating: 8,4
Genre: comedy, drama, police, crime
Source: korean
A baseball player defends his sister from being sexually abused and is arrested shortly before joining the Boston Red Sox. It can be considered a drama version of Orange is the New Black.
A special drama for those: likes to watch a series with teachings to reflect on changes in life.
Vincenzo
Trailer:
Vincent | Official Trailer | NetflixYear: 2023
IMDb Rating: 8,5
Genre: romance, crime, comedy
Source: korean
Available dubbed on Netflix
Vincenzo is a lawyer who was born in South Korea but moved to Italy at a young age. Now, on a visit to his home country, he has the opportunity to face a mafia group that caused him a lot of trouble in the past. For this, Vincenzo has the support of a courageous and intelligent lawyer and his intern.
A special drama for those: wants a story with action and mafia conflicts. Vincenzo is a crime drama reminiscent of the great movies: The Godfather and The Great Gatsby.
Kingdom
Trailer:
Kingdom | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixYear: 2019
IMDb Rating: 8,4
Genre: action, drama, suspense
Source: korean
Available dubbed on Netflix
A historical drama about a corrupt kingdom that suffers from a disease in which infected people turn into zombie monsters. To fight evil, the crown prince is seen as a possible savior, who begins to investigate the mysteries of the place. A complete series, including samurai and zombies.
A special drama for those: Loves a period story.
The Eternal King
Trailer:
The King: Eternal Monarch | Official Trailer | Netflix [ENG SUB]Year: 2020
IMDb Rating: 8,3
Genre: drama, romance, action
Source: korean
Available dubbed on Netflix
A king travels to a parallel world where he meets a determined detective along the way. This is an epic South Korean series, which blends two contrasting realities: Republic of Korea and Kingdom of Korea. The drama focuses on the stories and secrets of the two worlds, showing connections that interfere with the reality of the king and the Kingdom of Korea.
A special drama for those: likes dramas about culture and history.
A second chance
Trailer:
A Second Chance | Season 01 Trailer | Subtitled (Brazil) [HD]Year: 2020
IMDb Rating: 8
Genre: drama, romance, comedy
Source: korean
A ghost woman is given the opportunity to return to life for 49 days. With that, she can visit her little daughter and the man who was her husband. This is an emotional K-drama that reflects on death in a beautiful and mature way, bringing new perspectives. It is also a beautiful story about a mother's strong love for her daughter.
A special drama for those: seeks an emotional story about a mother's death and unconditional love.
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
Trailer:
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories - Main Trailer - NetflixYear: 2016
IMDb Rating: 8,4
Genre: drama, romance
Source: japanese
An exciting and different drama: a restaurant that stays open all night, which makes all kinds of food and is always ready to listen to the stories of the customers who appear there. Based on the Shinya Shokudo manga.
A special drama for those: looking for something different, loves stories and loves good food.
meteor garden
Trailer:
Meteor Garden | Official Trailer | NetflixYear: 2018
IMDb Rating: 8,1
Genre: romance
Source: chinese
A young woman enters university determined to be studious and succeed, but discovers that she will have to face many obstacles, such as the elite of some groups. Despite this, she will also find love along the way.
A special drama for those: loves a good novel.
Hae Ryung, a historian
Trailer:
Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung | Official Trailer | NetflixYear: 2019
IMDb Rating: 8,2
Genre: romance, drama, comedy
Source: korean
A period story in which a free-spirited young woman decides to take a public exam to become a historian. The other protagonist of the series is in charge of an unusual prince, who lives in exile and writes novels.
A special drama for those: wants a powerful female character, ready to break paradigms.
Ashes of Love
Trailer:
Ashes of Love Official TrailerYear: 2018
IMDb Rating: 8,4
Genre: fantasia, romance
Source: chinese
In this Chinese drama, the daughter of the Floral goddess falls in love with the son of the Celestial Emperor, but their path will not be easy. An enchanting story that delves into the magic of the East, bringing an ancient history and the role of gods in the scenario.
A special drama for those: wants to be enchanted by a beautiful story of martial arts and fantasy.
Romance Is a Bonus Book
Trailer:
Romance is a Bonus Book | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixYear: 2019
IMDb Rating: 8,1
Genre: romantic comedy
Source: korean
A passionate k-drama that takes place in the world of books, as one of the protagonists is the director of a book publisher. He will get back in touch with an old friend, who is in the communication area, but is unemployed and has a lot of expenses, as she is a mother and divorced.
A special drama for those: seeks a more poetic story featuring famous actor Lee Jong Suk.
One Spring Night
Trailer:
One Spring Night | Official Trailer | Netflix [ENG SUB CC]Year: 2019
IMDb Rating: 7,9
Genre: drama, romance
Source: korean
In their 30s, two young men are crossed by chance: he is a single father and she is in a relationship with another man. When they get to know each other, they notice some points in common in their way of seeing life and start to share moments and conversations. Gradually, they fall in love, but they still have to deal with some of society's prejudices.
A special drama for those: wants to watch a novel that reflects on life and on love relationships.
Atelier
Trailer:
ATELIER NETFLIX Japanese DramaYear: 2015
IMDb Rating: 8
Genre: drama, romance, overcoming
Source: japanese
With some inspiration from The Devil Wears Prada, this Asian series is about a young woman in the fashion field who gets a job at a large lingerie company and will have to work hard to succeed at work. A J-drama that, with the theme of lingerie, questions the acceptance of the female body.
A special drama for those: wants a Japanese series with comedy and fashion.
unforeseen passion
Trailer:
Trailer | CDRAMA - Unforeseen Passion | Netflix | PT - BRYear: 2018
IMDb Rating: 7,6
Genre: romance, comedy
Source: chinese
An engaging C-drama in which a young woman runs away from her marriage and goes undercover as a student to a university to seek refuge from her authoritarian grandfather who wants to decide her future. At university, she falls in love with a pop singer.
A special drama for those: loves a story with great photography and a wonderful soundtrack.
Good Morning Call
Trailer:
Good Morning Call - Trailer 【Fuji TV Official】Year: 2017
IMDb Rating: 7,5
Genre: comedy, romance
Source: japanese
A girl at school gets to rent her own apartment, but she has to share it with the most popular boy in school. Thus, the two will keep a secret that they share an apartment.
A special drama for those: likes a deep teen romance.
Chocolate
Trailer:
Chocolate | Official Teaser | Netflix [ENG SUB]Year: 2019
IMDb Rating: 7,0
Genre: drama, romance
Source: korean
In this Korean drama, there is a lot of romance and overcoming. A neurosurgeon, who dreamed of being a Chef, meets a friend from the past who is now a great Chef. The two are complete opposites, including the taste of chocolate, but there is a connection that unites them.
A special drama for those: likes to hear about life's coincidences, about destiny and about love, of course!
Well-intended love
Trailer:
Well-Intended Love [Season 1] MV | Chinese Pop Music + Drama Trailer | Simona Wang + Xu Kai ChengYear: 2019
IMDb Rating: 7,3
Genre: drama, romance
Source: chinese
A young actress discovers that she has leukemia and, in order to undergo treatment, agrees to marry a wealthy CEO, who is her bone marrow donor. One of those romantic comedy dramas that touches on a theme that has already been produced a lot, but which continues to enchant.
A special drama for those: wants a novel with real and well-constructed characters.
Switched
Trailer:
SWITCHED 2018 OFFICIAL Trailers HDYear: 2018
IMDb Rating: 7,2
Genre: drama, science fiction
Source: japanese
One of the good dramas to watch on Netflix! Two young women switch bodies by accident. One of them is a popular girl at school, within society's beauty standards. The other young woman is shy and insecure, not having a healthy relationship with anyone at school. After switching bodies, the two will learn what it's like to be in each other's skin.
A special drama for those: wants an in-depth series about bullying at school.
Boys Before Flowers
Trailer:
Boys Over Flowers | Official TrailerYear: 2009
IMDb Rating: 7,9
Genre: drama, romance
Source: korean
A girl from humble origins saves the life of a student at a famous school and, as a reward for her act, receives the opportunity to study at an elite school. There she needs to learn to fit into a new world and avoid confrontations with the F4, a group of troublesome boys. However, things don't go as planned and she ends up getting emotionally involved with two of them.
A special drama for those: likes korean school dramas.
after all love
Trailer:
Nevertheless, | Official Trailer | Netflix [ENG SUB]Year: 2023
IMDb Rating: 7,3
Genre: romance
Source: korean
After a heartbreak, a young woman traumatized by relationships meets a boy who has a butterfly tattoo. He's her opposite: a heartthrob who doesn't want serious commitments. Despite their differences, the attraction and friendship between the two bring them together, challenging everything they think about love.
A special drama for those: search for a story to believe in love again.
My only love song
Trailer:
[TRAILER] My Only Love Song Web Drama 2017Year: 2017
IMDb Rating: 6,9
Genre: fantasy, romance, comedy, adventure
Source: korean
An actress' show doesn't go as expected and she decides to embark on an adventure in a magical van. Throughout the adventure, the actress will travel through time, meeting new people and historical times.
A special drama for those: enjoys time travel and still loves to see a good romance with a couple full of chemistry!
Followers
Trailer:
Followers | Official Trailer | NetflixYear: 2020
IMDb Rating: 6,1
Genre: drama, romance
Source: japanese
Available dubbed on Netflix
A Japanese series that touches on a very current topic related to the world of social networks and followers. In Tokyo, different women have intersecting lives and struggle to have a good and glamorous life.
A special drama for those: wants to know a little more about the city of Tokyo and loves a good friendship series with sisterhood, empathy and empowerment.
