Are you looking for your next binge-worthy series? Viu has you covered with a lineup of exciting Korean shows that are sure to keep you entertained. From thrilling mysteries to hilarious transformations, here are five new Viu shows that you won’t want to miss:
1. The Escape of the Seven
○ Genre: Mystery, Revenge
○ Synopsis: This new Viu Original created by the same creative minds behind the Penthouse will bring another masterpiece in the makjang genre.
In “The Escape of the Seven,” seven individuals become entangled in the case of a missing girl, setting off a chain of events filled with lies, desires, and a quest for truth.
As they search for answers, the story takes a dark turn into the realm of bloody revenge that seems like divine punishment. Get ready for a suspenseful ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
○ Cast: Um Ki Joon, Hwang Jung Eum, Lee Joon, Lee Yoo Bi
○ Now streaming on Viu
2. Twinkling Watermelon
○ Genre: Fantasy, Coming of Age
○ Synopsis: In 2023, high school student Eun Gyeol leads a double life as a diligent student by day and a guitarist in a band by night.
However, his life takes a surreal turn when he stumbles upon a mysterious music store that transports him back to 1995.
There, he encounters his own father, Ha Yi Chan, as a high schooler, leading to a perplexing situation. Instead of his future mother, Cheong Ah, Yi Chan has a crush on an aloof cellist named Se Kyeong. Eun Gyeol joins a band led by his future father in an attempt to bring his parents together, but will his efforts succeed?
○ Cast: Ryeo Un, Choi Hyun Wook, Seol In Ah, Shin Eun Soo
○ Now streaming on Viu
3. A Good Day to be a Dog
○ Genre: Romantic Comedy, Fantasy
○ Synopsis: Based on a popular webtoon by the same name, A Good Day to be a Dog is about Han Hae Na, a high school teacher with a family secret that turns her romantic life upside down.
When anyone from her family kisses someone, they transform into a dog at midnight for six hours—until they kiss the same person again.
Han Hae Na’s life takes a hilarious turn when she accidentally kisses Jin Seo Won, and the two navigate a world where love and canine transformations collide.
○ Cast: Cha Eun Woo, Park Gyu Young, Lee Hyun Woo
○ Now streaming on Viu
4. GBRB: Reap What You Sow
○ Genre: Variety Show, Comedy
○ Synopsis: From star producer Na PD that created hit variety shows 2 Days, 1 Night, New Journey to the West, Youn’s Stay, and Earth Arcade – Reap What You Sow takes a lighthearted documentary-style approach as it follows four stars on a farming adventure in the countryside.
Watch as these four men, with little farming knowledge, embark on the challenge of plowing a small field together. Expect a series filled with humorous mishaps and unexpected moments as they learn the ropes of agriculture.
○ Cast: Lee Kwang Soo, Kim Woo Bin, EXO D.O., Kim Ki Bang
○ Now streaming on Viu
5. Matchmakers
○ Genre: Historical, Romance
○ Synopsis: Sim Jung Woo, a highly intelligent young man, finds himself in an unfortunate situation when he becomes the princess’s husband, only for her to suddenly pass away.
Unable to take government posts or remarry, he crosses paths with Jung Soon Deok, a widow who leads a secret life as a matchmaker named Yeo Joo Daek. Together, they embark on a journey to bring love to older singles in Hanyang, the capital city.
○ Cast: Rowoon, Cho Yi Hyun
○ Release Date: October 30, 2023
Get ready to laugh, cry, and be on the edge of your seat as Viu brings you a diverse range of original content that’s sure to leave you wanting more. Stay tuned for these exciting titles and more on Viu!
