Recommendations for Japanese Dramas Starring International Artists, Interesting to Watch!

THE SECRET MESSAGE (2015). A Japanese drama starring international artists tells the story of Woo Hyun (T.O.P from Big Bang), a Korean man hurt by love, and Haruka (Juri Ueno), a Japanese woman searching for the meaning of true love. They connect through a mysterious message that changes their lives. The emotionally charged plot and cross-cultural themes are particularly appealing. This drama is available to watch on Viki.

BOKU TO STAR NO 99 NICHI (2011). A Japanese drama starring international artist Kim Tae-hee from Korea, as Han Yoo-na, a Korean celebrity living in Japan. She falls in love with an ordinary Japanese man, Kohei Namiki (Hidetoshi Nishijima), who becomes her bodyguard. This sweet romantic story with a touch of comedy showcases cultural differences. This drama is available on Viki.

THE DIPLOMAT KOSAKU KURODA (2011). A Japanese drama starring international artist Lee Byung-hun in a cameo role as John, the childhood friend of the protagonist. Kosaku Kuroda (Yuji Oda), a Japanese diplomat, faces political intrigue and international crime. The story is filled with tension and cross-border conflicts. This drama can be watched onFuji TV.

TOKYO VICE (2022). A Japanese drama starring international artist Ansel Elgort as Jake Adelstein, an American journalist investigating the criminal Yakuza world in Tokyo. He collaborates with Hiroto Katagiri (Ken Watanabe) to uncover the truth. Based on a true story, this drama combines investigative thriller elements with Japanese culture. Available on HBO Max.

ONE PIECE LIVE ACTION (2023). A Japanese drama starring international artists such as Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy in the live-action adaptation of the famous manga. It follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirate crew in search of One Piece, the legendary treasure. A blend of exciting action and humor makes it captivating. This drama is available to watch on Netflix. That’s a list of Japanese dramas starring international artists that you can watch. There are still many other Korean drama recommendations that you can learn about by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when?