Top 6 Korean Drama Streaming Sites

On the various other hand, it can likewise be the scourge of lots of visitors that want to see all the dramas in one website since major streaming business now contend very to stream dramatization specifically on their platforms. Below are the leading Korean dramatization streaming sites worldwide where you can invest that money, and the continuous Korean dramas they serve right currently.

Launched in July 2017, Kocowa (which stands for Korean Contents Wave) is the youngest among the five Korean drama streaming sites on this list. It is powered by Korea Content Platform, which distributes dramas and other shows from the three biggest Korean broadcasting stations—KBS2, MBC, and SBS. Since it is a joint venture between the three companies, it became a centralized content broker for existing streaming platforms like Viki and OnDemandKorea. However, it lacks cable dramas from tvN, JTBC, and OCN. It has a special offering called Taste24HR, which allows ALL users, including those not subscribed to paid plans, to watch all the newest content for FREE within 24 hours from release. A 14-day free trial is available to all first-time subscribers.

Availability: North and South America, including the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Puerto Rico

Paid Subscriptions: $0.99/day, $6.99/month, or $69.99/year

Ongoing K-dramas Available (US):

A Good Supper (MBC)
A Man in a Veil (KBS2)
Homemade Love Story (KBS2)
No Matter What (KBS1)
Phoenix 2020 (SBS)

Netflix—The Most Expensive

Entertainment giant Netflix may not be as big as the other streaming sites on this list in terms of Korean content, but that will change very soon. It has shown so much interest in ‘Made in Korea’ content that it started producing Korean original series, namely Kingdom, My First First Love, Love Alarm, and My Holo Love. On the exclusive distribution front, the company has recently inked multi-year deals with cable network JTBC and production company Studio Dragon, a move that will make a wide variety of dramas easily accessible to international fans on a single platform. A major downside to Netflix getting exclusive distribution rights to dramas is it will deprive many fans who can’t afford its subscription plans of the enjoyment from (legally) watching the series in question. A 30-day free trial is available to all first-time subscribers.

Availability: Various countries

Paid Subscriptions: Depends on location; in the US—$9.99/month (Basic, one non-HD stream), $12.99/month (Standard, two HD streams), or $15.99/month (Premium, up to four Ultra HD streams)

Ongoing K-dramas Available (Worldwide):

A Love So Beautiful (Kakao TV)
Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) (TV Chosun)
Lovestruck in the City (Kakao TV)
Run On (JTBC)

OnDemandKorea—The Least Popular

Despite having so much content in its library, OnDemandKorea is the least popular top Korean drama streaming site on this list. But don’t get too excited. Many of its shows lack English subtitles because the company didn’t obtain the necessary subtitle licenses from original content providers. Fortunately, it has partnered with Kocowa to bring more prime-time Korean dramas into its platform, complete with English subtitles. ODK has recently stepped up its game when it comes to airing exclusive K-dramas in the US. And with the rising competition between existing and budding OTT video services, it is expected to acquire exclusive distribution rights to more dramas in the future.

Availability: North and South America

Paid Subscriptions: $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Plus, select content), $10.99/month or $109.99/year (Premium, all content)

Ongoing K-dramas Available (US):

A Good Supper (MBC)
A Man in a Veil (KBS2)
Homemade Love Story (KBS2)
No Matter What (KBS1)
Phoenix 2020 (SBS)

Viki—The Biggest Library

As far as Korean content is concerned, Viki is no doubt one of the most popular streaming sites worldwide. It is particularly famous in the US along with its now-defunct rival Dramafever. One striking fact about the company is that it removes the language and cultural barriers with the help of its fans all over the world, who produce the subtitles of the shows as members of a volunteer community. This engaging, community-oriented approach sets Viki apart from other streaming video services—its subscribers not only visit the site to watch shows but they also connect and make friends with other users. Right now, it boasts the most number of ongoing Korean dramas on its platform.

Availability: Mainly North America (also available in many other countries but some content are restricted)

Paid Subscriptions: Depends on location; in the US—$4.99/month or $49.99/year (Standard, select shows), $9.99/month or $99.99/year (Plus, all shows)

Ongoing K-dramas Available (US):

A Good Supper (MBC)
A Man in a Veil (KBS2)
Homemade Love Story (KBS2)
Mr. Queen (tvN)
No Matter What (KBS1)
Phoenix 2020 (SBS)
True Beauty (tvN)

Viu—The Most Affordable

Viu serves as Viki’s counterpart in many Asian, African, and Middle East countries, offering a large library of Korean dramas at a very affordable price. It’s also relatively young compared to Viki, having been launched in Hong Kong in 2015. Aside from dramas, Korean movies are one of the staple content of the site. And speaking of movies, the award-winning thrilling black comedy Parasite will become available on the platform beginning February 15 in the Philippines. A 14-day free trial is also available to all first-time subscribers.

Availability: Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, India, Iraq, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria

Paid Subscriptions: Depends on location; in the Philippines—Php129/month or $2.5/month

Ongoing K-dramas Available (Philippines):

A Man in a Veil (KBS2)
Homemade Love Story (KBS2)
Mr. Queen (tvN)
No Matter What (KBS1)
Phoenix 2020 (SBS)
True Beauty (tvN)