Asian Drama TV Shows (1980 - 2025), a list by babybarr

98

/5/

95

/15/

"The Untamed Special Edition" is a 20-episode cut of The Untamed specially made to overseas fans for better integration and comprehension of the series. This special edition focuses more on Lan Wangji/Lan Zhan and his emotions towards Wei Wuxian/Wei Ying.

93

9.1

/34816/

89

/821/

87

/447/

4.7

/94366/

100

/8/

98

In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs — proving love endures across time.

91

9.0

/14680/

89

/629/

85

/181/

4.4

/18128/

100

/7/

92

In a world that is less than kind, a young woman and a middle-aged man develop a sense of kinship as they find warmth and comfort in one another.

91

8.7

/56183/

86

/2250/

85

/870/

4.3

/61310/

100

/6/

97

age 13+

A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress in North Korea -- and into the life of an army officer, who decides he will help her hide.

90

82

8.5

/3287/

83

/231/

87

/71/

4.1

/3174/

100

/8/

98

Since he was a child, the board game baduk has been everything to Jang Geu-rae. But when he fails at achieving his dream of becoming a professional baduk player, Geu-rae must leave his isolated existence and enter the real world armed with nothing but a high school equivalency exam on his resume.

89

79

8.9

/4890/

82

/138/

82

/46/

4.3

/4312/

100

/7/

92

A love-story between a noblewoman and a mysterious man who shows up in her hometown set in the 1600s during the Qing invasion.

89

8.5

/36836/

84

/1921/

84

/892/

4.0

/22098/

100

/11/

94

age 14+

With a genius-level IQ, Woo Young-woo learns to embrace her extraordinary self while forming a tight-knit community of friends and allies.

89

35

9.1

/555/

84

/43/

95

/32/

A series based on the events in the reign of the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming dynasty.

89

9.0

/18226/

89

/776/

88

/194/

4.5

/46870/

Take a nostalgic trip back to the late 1980s through the lives of five families and their five teenage kids living in a small neighbourhood in Seoul.

88

59

8.7

/2268/

86

/135/

92

/39/

4.3

/10896/

A young gay man and his spirited roommate help each other navigate love, mortality and sexuality in the bustling city of Seoul.

88

?

8.3

/161/

87

/21/

94

/5/

Lin Tuo and An Zhique fall in love during a summer internship and journey together from college into the working world. Their lives are upended when Lin Tuo is diagnosed with ALS. With the unwavering support of An Zhique, family, and friends, he confronts the disease with courage, inspiring everyone around him to cherish life, embrace hope, and live each day to the fullest.

88

22

8.8

/622/

84

/19/

92

/17/

Towards the Republic, also known as For the Sake of the Republic and Zou Xiang Gong He, is a Chinese historical television series first broadcast on CCTV in China from April to May 2003. The series is based on events that occurred in China between the late 19th century and early 20th century that led to the collapse of the Qing Dynasty and the founding of the Republic of China. Owing to its portrayal of historical issues deemed politically sensitive by the Chinese government, the series has been subject to censorship in mainland China.

88

43

8.9

/1147/

89

/104/

86

/31/

4.0

/1106/

A young girl named Hye-Na is abused by her mother, Ja-Young. Although she is not okay, she tells other people she is alright. Soo-Jin is a temporary teacher at the elementary school where Hye-Na attends. Soo-Jin is aware of her situation and decides to become her mother.

88

71

8.9

/3496/

87

/177/

89

/68/

Weakened by illness but strong in mind, Mei Changsu enters court politics to seek justice for a tragedy long forgotten.

87

57

8.8

/1604/

85

/170/

88

/104/

3.9

/555/

The 12-episode series follows Wang Xiang, an ex-train driver who had worked his whole life at the steel plant in a fictional small town in North China, as he attempts to solve the mystery behind a brutal murder during the autumn of 1998. For more than 20 years, the murder has haunted him and other people who worked at the steel plant as they struggled to come to terms with the loss they’ve experienced.

87

86

8.1

/5648/

83

/383/

81

/124/

4.3

/27140/

100

/6/

91

age 15+

A kind-hearted nurse working in psychiatry goes above and beyond to be a ray of light for those under her care, despite the challenges coming her way.

87

8.7

/15825/

89

/660/

85

/145/

4.3

/12639/

In a magical world of inter-clan rivalry, two soulmates face treacherous schemes and uncover a dark mystery linked to a tragic event in the past.

87

8.3

/62301/

81

/3877/

82

/1161/

98

/32/

92

In this zombie thriller set in Korea's medieval Joseon dynasty which has been defeated by corruption and famine, a mysterious rumor of the king’s death spreads, as does a strange plague that renders the infected immune to death and hungry for flesh. The crown prince, fallen victim to a conspiracy, sets out on a journey to unveil the evil scheme and save his people.

87

85

8.4

/6546/

83

/334/

82

/115/

100

/6/

88

An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.

86

17

8.3

/438/

83

/34/

93

/11/

3.6

/282/

After losing her memory in battle, skilled archer Fu Yixiao is taken in by a noble family and unexpectedly reunited with her former enemy, Prince Feng Suige—the man she once struck with an arrow. As they face the dangers of Yujing together, trust replaces suspicion and a deep bond begins to form. Caught in a web of past betrayals and political intrigue, the two must confront their shared history while fighting for survival, freedom, and each other.

86

?

84

/19/

88

/9/

Three siblings born as quadruplets lose their youngest sister, spending a lonely summer until finding love anew. A heartwarming tale of loss, connection, and healing.

86

78

7.9

/4711/

81

/214/

84

/71/

4.2

/12434/

100

/5/

age 14+

Twin sisters, whose similarities end with their looks, swap identities amid personal struggles — embarking on a journey to rediscover love and life.

86

24

8.5

/462/

83

/32/

92

/19/

3.8

/221/

Jiu Shi’s skills are pushed to the edge as he faces life-or-death challenges inside a brutal VR maze.

86

38

8.5

/1119/

86

/89/

87

/26/

3.9

/1812/

Su Yu’s simple high school life is turned upside down when his aloof stepbrother Wu Bi enters the scene—and a sudden accident unveils long-hidden secrets.

86

70

8.5

/3418/

86

/202/

87

/92/

4.3

/25384/

age 10+

Set off by a sweet chance encounter, 16-year-old Su Zaizai finds herself helplessly drawn to Zhang Lurang — her smart, charming yet distant schoolmate.

86

7.9

/7045/

79

/522/

79

/218/

4.0

/16698/

100

/5/

93

age 17+

A tough judge balances her aversion to minor offenders with firm beliefs on justice and punishment as she tackles complex cases inside a juvenile court.

86

7.8

/42293/

80

/2419/

82

/1007/

4.1

/90591/

100

/7/

92

age 15+

Following her father's murder, a revenge-driven woman puts her trust in a powerful crime boss — and enters the police force under his direction.

86

8.2

/11812/

81

/590/

80

/251/

4.3

/27947/

100

/11/

89

A young private's assignment to capture army deserters reveals the painful reality endured by each enlistee during his compulsory call of duty.

86

44

8.7

/927/

85

/75/

88

/63/

A comedy about some friends and their stories in Qixia Town.

86

8.7

/10416/

86

/580/

85

/160/

Every day is extraordinary for five doctors and their patients inside a hospital, where birth, death and everything in between coexist.

86

39

8.6

/1375/

83

/42/

90

/29/

Two surgeons with contrasting objectives are asked to work together in a city hospital. While one of them strives to achieve fame and power through his work, the other wants to save human lives.

86

73

8.7

/3145/

89

/251/

84

/153/

4.2

/1878/

1 Rittoru no Namida is a Japanese television drama for Fuji Television about a girl who was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative disease at 15, but was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25.

86

60

8.8

/3210/

84

/82/

87

/52/

4.0

/576/

A ten-part hour-long series that follows the aftermath of a mass-shooting where all parties involved - the killer, the victims, the victims’ families, the media and the defense teams, whose fates are all intertwined.

86

69

8.1

/1899/

80

/82/

69

/37/

100

/6/

96

Baek Beom has worked as a forensic doctor for 10 years. He has a bad personality, but he is excellent with his work. Baek Beom does not open his mind to other people. Eun Sol is a rookie prosecutor with a warm heart. She has a bright personality and she comes from wealth family background. The forensic doctor and prosecutor work together to solve cases.

85

?

8.5

/404/

86

/48/

87

/8/

4.0

/3028/

An awkward teen joins a group of popular classmates on a school trip, sparking an unexpected romance with the most popular and charming boy in school.

85

37

8.5

/1091/

82

/70/

89

/27/

4.1

/5716/

Jin Minase, a dedicated student, finds his routine disrupted when he repeatedly encounters Hirukawa, a classmate from a rough neighborhood. Their unexpected interactions make Jin question his own life choices.

85

?

83

/18/

88

/6/

Chen Huan’er, along with her friends Jing Xichi and Song Cong, navigates the journey from high school to adulthood. Together, they experience love, loss, family struggles, and personal growth. As life takes them in unexpected directions, their enduring friendship remains a constant through every challenge.

85

?

8.4

/160/

80

/4/

93

/7/

During World War II, Shinkai Shion, a guard of prisoner-of-war in Borneo, was involved in a massacre. As the suspect, he realized the nature of war as he revealed the truth.

85

83

8.6

/8350/

85

/398/

85

/217/

4.0

/19778/

Since high school, Sang Zhi has had a crush on Duan Jiaxu. When fate brings them together again, they find a chance to embark on a sweet relationship.

85

7.7

/6409/

75

/453/

82

/118/

3.6

/12584/

100

/8/

93

The series follows the bittersweet relationship between a banchan shop owner whose daughter enters the war of Korea's college entrance exams, and a top hagwon instructor.

85

84

8.5

/6015/

85

/475/

85

/80/

3.9

/16944/

Chu Sang U, a strict computer science student, clashes with design major Jang Jae Yeong after removing his name from a project, leading to unexpected sparks.

85

?

7.6

/149/

88

/18/

93

/6/

3.8

/419/

About two people who are aromantic and asexual and begin living together. Sakiko finds it difficult to live in a society which operates under the assumption that people will fall in love with each other. She meets supermarket employee Takahashi when she goes to support a "fall-in-love" campaign by her junior at work. She is startled when she hears him say that there are people who don't fall in love. As Sakiko's mother keeps hurrying her to get married, she decides to move out and rent an apartment with her friend but her friend backs out at the last minute after reconciling with her ex-boyfriend. Just when Sakiko is about to give up, she ends up living with Takahashi under one roof because of their similar values towards romance.

85

8.6

/20955/

85

/861/

84

/302/

4.3

/97342/

age 14+

In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life.

85

75

8.7

/3866/

83

/245/

86

/202/

4.0

/5375/

A 70-year-old with a dream and a 23-year-old with a gift lift each other out of harsh realities and rise to the challenge of becoming ballerinos.

85

?

8.2

/84/

75

/12/

100

/2/

3.6

/360/

When five college students share a house, they also share their experiences with life and love. Han Yitong, Ni Jin, Chen Chenchen, Lin Xiaochun and Zhang Shengnan are roommates who share a house while attending the same university. Can they support each other through the many challenges they face?

85

8.6

/44111/

85

/1735/

85

/1431/

4.0

/61155/

Desperate to escape from his emotional baggage and the heavy responsibility he’s had all his life, a psychiatric ward worker begins to heal with help from the unexpected – a woman who writes fairy tales but doesn’t believe in them.

85

8.7

/13524/

85

/528/

84

/176/

4.3

/12578/

Set in the early 1900s, this drama tells the story of a young man from Korea who grows up in the United States. When he returns to Korea as a US Marine Corps officer, he meets and falls in love with a noblewoman who is fighting for Korean independence. Their romance is complicated by social class and political ideology.

84

67

8.7

/4478/

84

/132/

82

/56/

4.0

/7662/