ABEMA features a diverse lineup of Korean dramas, including free limited-time offerings and new releases starring popular actors.
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The new future television 'ABEMA' is continuously streaming a diverse lineup of new works, from the world’s fastest distribution featuring Red Velvet's Yeri to popular works available for a limited time as 'all episodes free'! In the May lineup, a wide range of Korean works is being developed, from dramas depicting the behind-the-scenes of romantic reality shows to heartwarming youth romances and human dramas portraying adult love. Whether at home, during commutes, or in small gaps of time, viewers can easily enjoy binge-watching. ◆ Currently streaming the world’s fastest distribution of 'Azure Spring' starring Red Velvet's Yeri. 'Azure Spring' is an adult youth healing drama about Anna, who was once a famous swimmer but became fearful of the future after an accident, and Dokhyun, a man who has shut himself away in the past. They accidentally meet on a remote island far from the city and confront themselves through free diving as sea women and men. For them, burdened with shattered dreams and unhealed wounds, the sea becomes a place of solace where they can find themselves again. While diving, gathering sea creatures, and cooking and sharing meals, Anna and Dokhyun gradually face themselves and embrace their old wounds, rediscovering the meaning of life. Anna is played by Yeri, a member of the idol group Red Velvet, who has appeared in many dramas such as 'Blue Birthday' and 'Bitch X Rich'. Dokhyun is portrayed by Kang Sangjoon, an actor known for his roles in 'My Husband's Wedding' and 'Esquire: Lawyers Who Dream of Being Lawyers'. Watching this work amidst busy days will surely make you want to pause and take a deep breath. It's guaranteed to feel like a journey to a seaside town. All 6 episodes are available for free! Cast: Kim Yerim, Kang Sangjoon, Ko Juhee, Jung Hyunmin. >> Watch 'Azure Spring' here. ◆ Depicting the 'behind-the-scenes' of love reality! Featuring a luxurious cast, 'Adieu Solo' is a new romantic comedy drama concept based on the immensely popular Korean love reality shows 'I Am SOLO' and 'Escape from Single Island', streaming the world’s fastest on 'ABEMA'. Set in Pattaya, Thailand, eight high-spec men and women, including influencers, cosmetic surgeons, chefs, and professional golfers, live together in search of love, competing for 'single escape'. The luxurious cast is also a highlight. SF9's Juho plays a perfect elite orthopedic surgeon who has it all in terms of profession, appearance, and background, while Yoon Ji-sung from Wanna One plays a character who is not only a stage actor active in Daehangno but also the representative of a theater company. The diverse characters come together, and their individual charms and backgrounds intertwine, making the romantic developments even more dramatic. Although they appear perfect on the surface, each harbors 'hidden identities' and circumstances, leading their romantic relationships in unexpected directions. Additionally, the survival element of who can truly find love adds thrilling developments that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. New episodes are released for free every Monday at midnight! Cast: Juho (SF9), Yoon Ji-sung (from Wanna One), Moon Jin-seung, Oh Gi-gwan, A-Young (from Dal☆Shabet), Shin Sua, Song So-rin, Choi So-eun. >> Watch 'Adieu Solo' here. ◆ Starring Choi Jong-hyup and Kim So-hyun, 'Is It a Coincidence?' features Choi Jong-hyup, who gained explosive popularity in Japan with 'Eye Love You', in a heartwarming love story that begins with a fateful reunion with his first love. Choi Jong-hyup plays the role of Huyoung, an elite financial planner based in America, portraying a wide range of ages from high school to 29 years old. Kim So-hyun plays the heroine Hongju, embodying a character full of free and warm charm as Huyoung's first love. The story begins when Huyoung, who has achieved success in America, returns home after ten years and reunites with his high school first love, Hongju. Encountering her unchanged presence rekindles forgotten feelings from 'those days'. Will the 'coincidental' reunion transform into 'fate'? This work, filled with the bittersweetness and excitement that resonate more as adults, is a must-see. All 8 episodes are available for free until May 26 (Tuesday)! Cast: Kim So-hyun, Choi Jong-hyup, Yoon Ji-on, Kim Da-som, and others. >> Watch 'Is It a Coincidence?' here. ◆ Starring Shin Hyun-bin and Moon Sang-min, 'Cinderella at 2 AM' is a romantic comedy about a 'realist career woman' and a 'romantic younger chaebol boyfriend'. Ha Yoon-so (Shin Hyun-bin), a realist who prioritizes work and chooses 'money over love', decides to break up with her boyfriend Seo Joo-won (Moon Sang-min) after learning he is the heir to a chaebol family. She even accepts a severance payment from his mother and acts in ways to make him dislike her. However, Joo-won, who was secretly assigned to her team, continues to pursue her unwaveringly. The relationship between the calm and rational Yoon-so and the idealistic Joo-won, who believes in fairy-tale love, takes unexpected turns. Love or reality, or something else? The outcome of their relationship, which is filled with misunderstandings yet attraction, is unmissable. All 10 episodes are available for free until June 3 (Wednesday)! Cast: Shin Hyun-bin, Moon Sang-min, Yoon Bak, Park So-jin, Jin Ki-kyung, and others. >> Watch 'Cinderella at 2 AM' here. ◆ A human drama depicting adult love, 'Man and Woman - The 7-Year Dilemma', stars SUPER JUNIOR's Donghae, portraying the 'real love' of a couple who have been together for a long time. Hyun-seong and Seong-ok have been dating since their student days. Hyun-seong aspires to be a fashion designer, while Seong-ok aims to be a jewelry designer, nurturing love and dreams together, but before they know it, seven years have passed. Hyun-seong finds more joy in being with friends than just the two of them, and Seong-ok is on the verge of losing patience. Their jointly created brand 'H2' is also struggling to take off, leading to emotional distance, but breaking up isn't easy. What awaits their future...? All 12 episodes are available for free until May 26 (Tuesday)! Cast: Lee Donghae (SUPER JUNIOR), Lee Seol, Park Jung-hwa, Kim Hyun-mok, Baek Soo-hyun, Yoon Ye-joo, Lim Jae-hyuk, Choi Won-myeong, and Yong Jae-hyun. >> Watch 'Man and Woman - The 7-Year Dilemma' here. ◆ A poignant yet beautiful youth drama, 'Eternal Moments', is also available for free. In this short yet deeply resonant youth romance, a girl named Hayoung, who has moved to a rural area, struggles to fit in at school due to her parents' profession until she meets Heewon, who reaches out to her, and they gradually connect. One day, Heewon proposes a 'forever list' to fulfill their wishes together. They spend precious days together, but a sudden farewell comes after writing down wishes for when they turn twenty. After losing someone dear, Hayoung closes her heart. Nevertheless, she sets out to fulfill the 'forever list' she made with Heewon. Eventually, she meets a young man named Dowoon, who knows about the 'forever list', and time that had stopped begins to move again. This quietly depicted story of loss and rebirth is a must-see. All 2 episodes are available for free until June 3 (Wednesday)! Cast: Ahn Sol-bin, Ho Won-so, Lim So-yoon, and others. >> Watch 'Eternal Moments' here. In addition, 'ABEMA' is streaming many noteworthy Korean dramas and trending works. Check out the 'now to watch' lineup, including world’s fastest distribution and limited-time free works! ■ Related Sites - 'ABEMA' Homepage - 'ABEMA' K-POP and Korean Drama Official X
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