Astro’s Korean channel subscribers can watch an intriguing array of Korean entertainment programmes. K-fans may binge-watch episodes from a variety of genres, including action, romance, thriller, comedy, and drama on tvN (Ch 395 HD), ONE (Ch 393 HD), K-Plus (Ch 396 HD) and tvN Movies (Ch 416 HD). Not only that, fans can catch up on episodes or movies they had missed on On Demand and Astro GO.
New shows and movies for K-fans include the romantic drama “Eve” – airing 24 hours after the Korean premiere on tvN, comedy and crime drama “Cleaning Up” – also airing 24 hours after the Korean premiere on K-Plus, fantasy-action movie “Spiritwalker” airing on tvN Movies, and many more.
Here are the full list of the best K-entertainment from Astro:
1. [Premiere] Eve
Date: 2nd June
Time: 9:15pm (every Thursday & Friday)
Channel: tvN (Ch 395 HD), On Demand & Astro GO
Drama, murder, mystery and revenge. What more could you ask for? This K-drama tells the story of Lee Ra-el, the daughter of a Chaebol family, who seeks and planned her revenge for 13 years for her father’s mysterious death by targeting one of the main culprits, Kang Yoon-gyeom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQbJng5eiWU
2. [Premiere] Cleaning Up
Date: 5th June
Time: 9:15pm (every Sunday & Monday)
Channel: K-Plus (Ch 396 HD)
Everybody loves a good company gossip. It’s a guilty pleasure after all but what would you actually do if you overheard some very juicy information that can benefit you? After hearing about an insider information, cleaners at a security corporate Eo Yong-mi, Ahn In-kyung, and Meng Soo-ja venture into the world of stocks in order to feed their families and fulfill their dreams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufHWQCH20hc
3. [Premiere] Why Her
Date: 25th June
Time: 9:45pm (every Saturday & Sunday)
Channel: ONE (Ch 393 HD)
Oh Soo Jae is a brilliant lawyer and the youngest partner at one of the most prominent law firms in South Korea. Soo Jae is on her way to becoming the firm’s top lawyer, driven by her self-righteous ideals and a never-ending determination to win. However, all of her hard work is undone when she is relegated to work as an associate professor at a law school due to an unexpected case.
4. [Premiere] Team Bulldog: Off-Duty Investigation
Date: 28th June
Time: 9:15pm (every Tuesday & Wednesday)
Channel: tvN (Ch 395 HD), On Demand & Astro Go
Do you love crime and comedy? This show is just for you. Jin Kang-ho is a dedicated investigator who prefers working alone and solving difficult cases but then meets Kang Moo-young, an aggressive investigative programme producer. The two shares an enthusiasm for solving crimes and apprehending criminals, so they decided to partner up.
5. [Premiere] Home of Summer
Date: 20th June
Time: 6pm (every Monday)
Channel: ONE (Ch 393 HD)
If love triangles are your cup of tea then you’re sure to enjoy this one. Joon Ho and Geum Hee have been married for 10 years but their marriage and happiness are then compromised when Joon Ho meets Sang Mi, a divorcee who desires Joon Ho despite the fact that he is already married.
6. [Premiere] Youn’s Unexpected Journey
Date: 6th June
Time: 10:30pm (every Monday)
Channel: tvN (Ch 395 HD), On Demand & Astro GO
This documentary chronicles the journey of Youn Yuh-jung (윤여정), the first Korean actress to win an Academy Award for her performance in “Minari” and became a presenter at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022 in Los Angeles with Lee Seo-jin.
7. [Premiere] Be Mbitious
Date: 3rd June
Time: 10:30pm (every Friday)
Channel: tvN (Ch 395 HD), On Demand & Astro GO
It’s always exciting to see who will become the next big Korean performers and we’re not just talking about K-pop idols. Hosted by one of Korea’s pioneer idols, Rain, 40 talented solo dancers will have to compete against each other for the top spots and the chance to appear on the following survival show, “Street Man Fighter”.
8. [Premiere] The Backpacker Chef
Date: 31st May
Time: 10:30pm (every Tuesday)
Channel: tvN (Ch 395 HD), On Demand & Astro GO
Who doesn’t love a good cooking show? They can be pretty intense or hilarious or both. With only limited tools and ingredients in their backpacks, Ahn Bo-hyun, Oh Dae-hwan, Din-Din, and Baek Jong-won must cook large amounts of personalised meals in a short amount of time in an unfamiliar setting for customers. This should be very interesting indeed.
9. [Premiere] Spiritwalker
Date: 18th June
Time: 10pm (Saturday)
Channel: tvN Movies (Ch 395 HD), On Demand & Astro GO
Imagine waking up in a completely different body every 12 hours and still having no idea who you are? A mystery-action film about a man who must find missing pieces to know more about who he really is while evading attacks from pursuing agents and dangerous criminals alike.
10. [Premiere] King Maker
Date: 4th June
Time: 10pm (Saturday)
Channel: tvN Movies (Ch 395 HD), On Demand & Astro GO
Things can get ugly in politics. A brilliant campaign strategist – Seo Chang-Dae, assists politician Kim Woon-Bum in becoming the party’s strongest presidential candidate. However, tensions begin to grow as Kim disagrees with his opinion that unjustifiable tactics are required for politics.
Which of these series or movies are you most excited to watch?
Sonia Ho contributed to this article
