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In the mood for an exciting revenge thriller? A laugh-out-loud variety show? Viu’s got the full range of Korean entertainment, and here’s some of the best.


Perfect Family

What you’re in for: An intense family drama that peels back the layers of perfection.

Quick take: Adapted from the popular webtoon of the same title, Perfect Family stars Kim Byung-cheol and Yoon Se-ah as the heads of a seemingly ideal household. One day, their daughter comes home covered in blood, saying she may have killed her friend – and the family’s facade starts to crumble. The plot thickens when another kid goes missing. What will happen to this “perfect family”?

Don’t miss: The stellar performances of veteran actors Kim Byung-cheol and Yoon Se-ah, whose portrayal of a couple facing immense pressure adds layers of tension and intrigue to the story.


Cinderella at 2am

What you’re in for: A modern-day Cinderella tale with a pragmatic twist.

Quick take: Ha Yoon-seo (Shin Hyun-bin), an independent woman who’s long given up on fairy tales, is dating her younger colleague Seo Joo-won (Moon Sang-min), who turns out to be the son of the chaebol family that runs her company. When his mother offers her money to break up with him, Yoon-seo takes the money, but Joo-won is determined to win her back.

Don’t miss: The anticipated on-screen chemistry between Shin Hyun-bin, who starred in Hospital Playlist and Reborn Rich, and Moon Sang-min, who starred in Wedding Impossible and Under the Queen’s Umbrella.


Good Partner

What you’re in for: Riveting courtroom antics meet unlikely camaraderie.

Quick preview: Cha Eun-kyung (Jang Na-ra), a star divorce lawyer, seems to have everything under control except her own failing marriage. Alongside her is bright-eyed rookie lawyer Han Yu-ri (Nam Ji-hyun), whose idealistic perspective on divorce cases contrasts with her jaded approach. As they work on high-profile cases while managing personal conflicts of their own, their relationship evolves.

Don’t miss: How Eun-kyung and Yu-ri evolve from courtroom combatants to a dynamic duo. As their contrasting characters bring both tension and camaraderie to the screen, their chemistry, alongside the show’s deft handling of courtroom drama, will keep you gripped.


Queen Woo

What you’re in for: A royal epic with a powerful queen at the helm.

Quick preview: Set in the Goguryeo era, this action-packed historical drama begins when Queen Woo’s (Jeon Jong-seo) husband, the king, dies unexpectedly. Woo must navigate a deadly power struggle as five rival princes and tribes vie for the throne. With only 24 hours to ensure the survival of her family and secure her position as queen, she must forge strategic alliances while outsmarting those who wish to see her fall.

Don’t miss: The star-studded cast. Alongside Jeon Jong-seo are K-drama A-listers Kim Mu-Yeol, Lee Soo-hyuk and Ji Chang-wook, whose presence adds even more tension to the high-stakes battle for the throne.


Running Man

What you’re in for: An iconic reality-variety show with slapstick comedy and hilarious banter.

Quick preview: The show’s seven beloved mainstay hosts – which include the famed MC Yoo Jae-suk and comedian Haha – must complete missions and compete in a series of challenges to win prizes and avoid punishment. Korean celebrities of the moment often join in the fun as special guests.

Don’t miss: Any of the episodes. Dig into Viu’s library of Running Man which spans the show’s decade-long run.