This October, tvN Asia offers an exciting mix of fresh Korean dramas, variety shows, and survival competitions! From the intense legal battles in “Dongjae, The Good or The Bad,” to heartwarming friendships in “Be Melodramatic,” viewers can indulge in captivating stories. On the variety front, “3 Meals A Day: Light” and “Europe Outside Your Tent” promise wholesome fun, while “Stage Fighter” brings thrilling dance showdowns. Don’t miss the ongoing hits like “The Devil Judge” and “Fresh off the Sea” for even more entertainment.
New Korean Dramas and Variety Shows on tvN Asia this October
Get ready for an exciting lineup of new Korean dramas on tvN Asia! Premiering on October 10, you can catch Dongjae, The Good or The Bad, a thrilling legal crime drama that follows disgraced prosecutor Seo Dong-jae’s quest to restore his reputation. Later, tune in for Be Melodramatic, a heartwarming and humorous tale about three best friends in their 30s, navigating love, careers, and dreams while relying on their strong bond. These dramas promise captivating stories and unforgettable characters!
Dongjae, The Good or The Bad
Premiere: 10 Oct
On Air: Every Thu & Fri 19:15 (JKT)
Total: 8 ep
Genre: Drama, Legal, Crime
Writer: Hwang Ha-jung, Kim Sang-won
Director: Park Gun-ho (Under the Queen’s Umbrella)
Cast: Lee Joon-hyuk, Park Sung-woong
Synopsis:
In this ‘Stranger’ spin-off, disgraced prosecutor Seo Dong-jae faces a high[1]profile case that challenges his tarnished reputation. Will he reclaim his integrity or fall deeper into corruption.
Characters:
Seo Dong-jae (Lee Joon-hyuk)
Prosecutor at the Cheongju District Prosecutor’s Office. With no prestigious background or influential family, he struggles with a tarnished reputation from past bribery accusations. The harder he tries to fix his past; the worse things get.
Nam Wan-seong (Park Sung-woong)
Wan-seong is CEO of Ihong Construction. Obsessed with running the company systematically, he has no qualms about engaging in illegal activities.
Be Melodramatic
Premiere: 10 Oct
On Air: Every Thu & Fri 20:15 (JKT)
Total: 16 ep; Finale: 29 Nov
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Writer: Lee Byeong-heon (Movie: Extreme Job, Dream, Honey Sweet), Kim Young-young
Director: Lee Byeong-heon, Kim Hye-young
Cast: Chun Woo-hee, Jeon Yeo-been, Han Ji-eun, Ahn Jae-hong, Gong Myung
Synopsis:
3 best friends in their 30s struggling to balance between love, career and dreams, support each other through life’s ups and downs and find strength in their friendship.
Characters:
Lim Jin-joo (Chun Woo-hee)
A rookie drama screenwriter. She broke up with Kim Kwan-dong after dating him for seven years.
Lee Eun-jung (Jeon Yeo-been)
A documentary director who is the CEO and only employee of her company. She has persistent complex grief disorder after her boyfriend passed away and often imagines and talks with him.
Hwang Han-joo (Han Ji-eun)
The marketing team leader of a drama production company. She’s also a single mother.
Son Beom-soo (Ahn Jae-hong)
A famous drama director who has filmed five consecutive hits, who combines arrogance and insecurity. He decides to make Jin-joo’s proposed 16-episode romantic comedy, “When You’re 30, It Will Be Okay” after reading her proposal.
Chu Jae-hoon (Gong Myung)
A new employee in Han[1]joo’s marketing team. He has a complicated relationship with his girlfriend Ha-yoon.
3 Meals A Day: Light
Premiere: 26 Sep
On Air: Every Thu 21:30 (JKT)
Genre: Variety
Producer: Na Young-Seok
Cast: Cha Seung-won, Yoo Hae-jin
Guests: Lim Young-woong, Kim Go-eun
Synopsis:
“3 Meals A Day” returns on its 10th anniversary. Cha Seung-won and Yoo Hae-jin will experience a self-sufficient village life again and enjoy simple yet fulfilling meals with surprise guests.
Europe Outside Your Tent: Romantic Italy
Premiere: 23 Oct
On Air: Every Wed 21:30 (JKT)
Total: 10 ep (TBC)
Genre: Variety, Travel
Cast: Ra Mi-ran, Kwak Sun-young, Lee Joo-bin, Lee Se-young
Synopsis:
Join veteran camper Ra Mi-ran as she leads a trio of rookie campers -Kwak Sun-young, Lee Joo-bin and Lee Se-young – on a romantic camping trip across Italy’s hidden gems.
Stage Fighter
Premiere: 4 Oct
On Air: Every Fri 22:30 (GMT+8)
Total: 9 ep; Finale: 29 Nov
Genre: Variety, Survival Game
Director & Producer: Choi Jung-nam, Kwon Young-chan (Street Dance Series)
Host: Kang Daniel
Synopsis:
“Stage Fighter” is a survival program for male dancers to compete in ballet, modern dance and Korean traditional dance genres. They will present spectacular performances with unique style.
Ongoing Programs on tvN Asia this October
The Devil Judge
Premiere: 15 Aug
On Air: Every Thu & Fri 20:00 (JKT)
Total: 16 ep; Finale: 4 Oct
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Cast: Ji Sung, Kim Min-jung, Park Jin[1]young, Park Gyu-young
Synopsis:
Set in dystopian Korea where the entire nation participates in live court trials, is the notorious “Devil Judge” Kang Yohan a hero or a devil wearing the mask of the law?
Fresh off the Sea
Premiere: 24 Jul
On Air: Every Wed 21:30 (JKT)
Total: 13 ep; Finale: 16 Oct
Genre: Variety
Producer: Kim Se-hee (Youn Stay)
Cast: Yum Jung-ah, Park Jun-myun, Ahn Eun-jin, Dex
Synopsis:
Yum Jung-ah, Ahn Eun-jin, Park Jun-myun, Dex and special guests are visiting seaside villages in Korea. They will live there and cook fresh seasonal dishes using ingredients from the sea.
The Backpacker Chef 2
Premiere: 4 Jun
On Air: Every Tue 21:30 (JKT)
Total: 24 ep; Finale: 19 Nov
Genre: Variety
Cast: Paik Jong-won, Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Soo-geun, Go Kyung-pyo, Heo Kyung-hwan
Synopsis:
“The Backpacker Chef” is back! with more clients, more demanding environment and an upgraded backpack, how will Chef Paik take on challenges this time?
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