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The second season of "Weak Hero" was easily one of 2025's most anticipated premieres when it comes to K-dramas or South Korean scripted television shows. Adapting the webtoon of the same name by Seopass and Kim Jin-seok, the show has been lauded internationally for its sharp writing, strong performances, and unflinching action set pieces. On top of that, the adaptation hails from creative director Han Jun-hee, a prolific filmmaker and screenwriter in South Korea's rapidly growing entertainment industry. But for those looking for something at the same level of quality as "Weak Hero," albeit completely tonally different, Han Jun-hee also created the popular K-drama "Tastefully Yours."

A romantic comedy set in the world of Seoul's restaurant scene, the story revolves around two very different restaurateurs in the South Korean capital. Protagonist Han Beom-woo (Kang Ha-neul) is an executive director for a major food conglomerate and runs a Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul.

There’s a certain performance to family gatherings, a kind of unspoken agreement to keep things pleasant. Director Hur Jin-ho’s A Normal Family understands this social contract intimately, and its opening movements are dedicated to showing us the polished surface just before it shatters.

The film, whose title drips with irony, introduces us to two brothers living starkly different lives. Jae-wan is a high-powered, wealthy lawyer, the kind of man who smooths over ugly problems for his even wealthier clients. His younger brother, Jae-gyu, is a pediatrician, a man whose life is built around a rigid code of ethics. The film wastes no time in placing them on opposing sides of a crisis.

A shocking act of road rage leaves one man dead and his daughter fighting for her life in Jae-gyu’s hospital, while the perpetrator turns to Jae-wan for legal protection. This initial setup is perfectly calibrated,...

Tastefully Yours is a 2025 South Korean romantic comedy series that delves into the culinary world, highlighting the contrasting philosophies of its main characters. Set against the backdrop of Jeonju, a city renowned for its rich food culture, the series follows Han Beom-woo, a food conglomerate heir, and Mo Yeon-joo, a passionate chef. Their journey from rivalry to romance unfolds as they navigate personal ambitions and culinary challenges. Airing on Ena and Genie TV, the show is also available for streaming on Netflix in select regions.

About the Show:

Created by Han Jun-hee, written by Jung Soo-yoon, and directed by Park Dan-hee, Tastefully Yours combines elements of romance and comedy within the culinary arts. The narrative centers on Han Beom-woo, who, despite his position in a leading food conglomerate, lacks genuine passion for taste. Conversely, Mo Yeon-joo is a dedicated chef running a modest one-table restaurant in Jeonju. Their paths cross...

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Weak Hero is a South Korean action revenge thriller drama series co-written by Yoo Soo-min and Kim Jin-seok. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Seopass and Kim Jin-seok, the Netflix series follows Yeon Si-eun, a highly intelligent student who refuses to back down to bullies and soon decides to take them down by using his intelligence. Weak Hero stars Park Ji-hoon, Choi Hyun-wook, Hong Kyung, Ryeoun, Choi Min-young, Lee Min-jae, Yoo Su-bin, Bae Na-ra, and Lee Jun-young. So, if you loved the thrilling story, bloody action, and compelling characters in Weak Hero, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Revenge of Others (Hulu) Credit – Disney+

Revenge of Others is a South Korean mystery, revenge, thriller, drama series written by Lee Hee-myung. The Disney+ series follows Ok Chanmi, a Shooting champion who...

Season 2 of Weak Hero Class 2 picks up immediately after Yeon Si‑eun’s forced transfer to Eunjang High, where rumor and reputation erect invisible walls around him. Once a top student, he now faces an entrenched hierarchy of teenage delinquency known as “The Union,” a self‑policed syndicate that thrives on borrowed authority and administrative neglect. Si‑eun’s gamble to stay invisible unravels the moment he witnesses a classmate’s public humiliation—his calculated intervention signals another round in a schoolyard war that mirrors broader struggles over power and voice.

The series marries Si‑eun’s internal monologue—measured, almost clinical—with staccato bursts of violence, underscoring the tension between introspection and action. Rooted in its Korean webtoon origins, this Netflix installment flaunts higher production values: spacious corridors convey isolation, while dynamic camera work amplifies each fight’s tactical choreography. Yet the show never loses sight of its social...

Following what happened in the US during the last decade or so, the quality of Asian dramas has skyrocketed during the last few years, with a significant surge of talent from cinema towards streaming platforms, with Korea definitely paving the way in the regard, and Japan following. The result is quite impressive to watch, since, frequently, the level of these titles is equal to the one of movies.

Without further ado, here are 20 Asian dramas in random order proving the fact in the most eloquent fashion.

1. Cigarette Girl by Kamila Andini

“Cigarette Girl” is not a typical story of two broken hearts crushed by unfortunate circumstances, a trope over-used in the soap opera format. It also has a bit of history to offer alongside a basic insight into the women's hardships in Indonesia not such long time ago. “Your duty is to clean the house and find yourself a husband...

It has become evident for quite some time that the creative powers of the Korean movie industry are turning towards dramas instead of movies, where more popularity for local content seems to lie. The result of this trend is definitely bad for cinema, but at the same time, has led the quality of dramas to rather high levels. “The Deal” , a new series currently streaming on Wavve in South Korea, friDay Video in Taiwan and Viki in selected regions is a testament to this fact.

The Deal is screening at Red Sea Film Festival

Based on the webtoon of the same name by Woonam 20, the story revolves around two young men. Lee Joon-sung, a former high school soccer star, does not play the sport anymore, owes money, and his life is, in general, a mess. Song Jae-hyo graduated from the same high school and is now a medical student, who does face expulsion,...

The Busan International Film Festival has unveiled its selections for the popular Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere and On Screen strands.

The On Screen section, introduced in 2021, showcases series and this year boasts six world premieres – five from Korea and one from Indonesia.

Tving show “I Am a Running Mate,” about an ordinary student trying to become student president marks the directorial debut of Han Jin-won, winner of best original screenplay as a co-writer for Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite.” The series merges the coming-of-age genre with elements of a political drama, and stars Yoon Hyun-soo, Lee Jung-sic, Choi Woo-sung, Hong Hwa-yeon and Lee Bong-jun. Three of the nine episodes will screen at the festival.

“The Deal,” a Waave original series, is a tale of criminal intrigue in which two young men kidnap their friend and demand KRW10 billion ($7.5 million) as ransom. The cast features Yoo Seung-ho’s streaming debut alongside Kim Dong-hwi,...