5 Trending Asian Dramas on Online Streaming Applications

Kapanlagi.com - Taking a break from the busyness and daily work, it's really important to drive away boredom. It can't be denied that excessive boredom can hinder creativity. Don't let that happen, KLovers! Quality time with loved ones can be an interesting choice to refresh the mind. Or if you want some me-time, you can enjoy various quality shows like these 5 Asian dramas. Get ready to enjoy captivating plots and storylines!

STORY OF YANXI PALACE

Speaking of Asian dramas, it turns out that China has a series of titles that deserve attention. One of them is STORY OF YANXI PALACE, which was once crowned as the most searched drama in 2018. Enjoying this series will transport viewers to 18th century China with its royal setting and various intrigues within it. Starring popular actors and actresses such as Wu Jinyan, Charmaine Sheh, Qin Lan, Nie Yuan, Xu Kai, and Tan Zhuo, this Asian drama has obtained a rating of 8.1 on IMDb.

Regarding its plot, STORY OF YANXI PALACE tells the story of Wei Yingluo, a servant in the 1700s who works in the Emperor Qianlong's Palace. This character is brave, intelligent, and kind-hearted. There, she investigates the death of her sister and is considered a threat by the Emperor Qian Long's concubines. There are many intrigues presented that keep the audience on the edge of their seats from the beginning to the last episode.

MORE THAN FRIENDS

This series is starred by Ong Seong-wu, Shin Ye-eun, and Kim Dong-jun, where its episodes premiered in September 2020. More Than Friends has a total of 16 episodes and is directed by Choi Sung Bum, who previously succeeded in directing MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY. Prepare for a plot that stirs emotions.

MORE THAN FRIENDS tells the story of Kyung Woo Yeon, who falls in love with her own friend named Lee Soo. Unfortunately, his love had to be unrequited. It didn't stop there, seven years later Woo Yeon tried the same effort again, but failed once again. Until one day he met someone who invited him to be in a relationship. In this situation, it turns out that it is known that Lee Soo has actually been harboring the same feelings for the past 10 years. So why can't their love story go as desired? Then what will happen next to the two of them?

LOVE YOURSELF

Another successful Chinese Asian drama that has attracted attention is titled LOVE YOURSELF which aired starting from August 18, 2020. The scenario is written by Qin Wen and has a total of 36 episodes that tell the story of four career women who must face problems in their love story. Prepare to be entertained by the stunning acting quality of four beautiful actresses from China, such as Victoria Song, Karlina Zhang, Frida Li, and the beautiful Hong Kong native Celina Jade.

Each of the four characters plays a career woman trying to find the best way to enjoy their 30s. They face many challenges in aspects of romance, career, friendship, and the search for identity, which turns out to play an important role in the maturity of each character.

LOVE IS SWEET

This Chinese drama promises a touching romance story. LOVE IS SWEET tells the story of two childhood friends who are reunited after 10 years of separation at a company. The meeting of the main characters, Yuan Shuai and Jiang Jun, happens during a job interview. Despite being old friends, it turns out that Yuan Shuai is not a good boss because he often provokes emotions and is too controlling. At one point, it is revealed that both of them have hidden feelings of love. So, what happens next?

LOVE IS SWEET is portrayed by Leo Luo, Bai Lu, Shane Xiao, Riley Wang, Zhao Yuan Yuan, and also Taiwanese actress Ariel Ann. This drama is adapted from the novel of the same name, Ban Shi Mi Tang Ban Shi Sang, written by Qi Zi and produced as a 36-episode series.

MY UNICORN GIRL

Missing your school days and the romantic drama? It would be really indulgent if you include a Chinese drama, MY UNICORN GIRL in your watching list. This series is starred by a talented lineup of young actors and actresses, such as Darren Chen who previously appeared in METEOR GARDEN in 2018. Additionally, there is Chen Yao who previously appeared in SO YOUNG.

Regarding the plot, MY UNICORN GIRL tells the story of Sang Tian who wants to fulfill her mother's promise to join a hockey club. In order to achieve that, she disguises herself as a man. Unfortunately, she encounters her arch-enemy named Wen Bing there. At first, they hate each other, but unexpectedly, feelings start to grow between them during their hockey team journey.

The good news is, you can exclusively enjoy the above-mentioned quality Asian dramas on iQIYI. It is the leading video streaming service in China, iQIYI International (iQ.com), which offers a series of premium and original content in Indonesia. Established since 2010, iQIYI is globally known for its lineup of blockbuster content, mostly consisting of Chinese dramas such as STORY OF YANXI PALACE, which has been watched up to 15 billion times.

iQIYI International offers various affordable and flexible subscription packages. It's even more enjoyable because if you prefer accessing new and exclusive content, you can sign up for a VIP account for only Rp3,000 in the first month. Existing content is also available for free through the iQIYI International website at iQ.com or through the app.

But it doesn't stop there, iQIYI also has a range of exciting and thrilling content such as variety shows, Chinese romantic dramas, epic dramas, mystery dramas, Korean dramas, and many more. Steven Zhang, the Country Manager of iQIYI International in Indonesia, expresses gratitude to Indonesian viewers who continue to support the quality content provided by iQIYI.

"We can't wait to bring these popular programs to the iQIYI International platform. We know that the content we have is relatively new to Indonesian viewers, so we offer a special price of Rp3,000 for the first month of subscription so that everyone can enjoy our original content. We also hope that the programs on iQIYI International can provide entertainment and joy for everyone, especially during this Covid-19 pandemic period," said Steven.

Quality time watching iQIYI content, including Asian dramas mentioned above, is effective in warding off boredom. It's no wonder iQIYI is called The Best Asian Entertainment. Want to prove it yourself? Immediately access it on iQ.com or for even easier access, immediately download the application here!

(kpl/zki)