Want to get your K-drama fix while flying on Singapore Airlines? Or are you looking for laughs from Korean variety shows? You’re in luck — we’ve got fantastic offerings to keep you entertained.
K-dramas had a bad rep in the ’00s. Often dismissed as soapy trash back then, they were frequently the stuff of parody. But they’ve come a long way since then and are now firmly entrenched in global pop culture. K-dramas are no longer consigned to the romance genre; now, they span everything from thrillers and melodramas to good ol’ rom-coms.
Korean variety shows have also gained worldwide popularity; as Korean celebrities become recognised everywhere, so too do these shows become appreciated internationally.
For those who are swept up in the hallyu craze, catch these shows on KrisWorld — they will draw you in with their unique blend of compelling characters and intricate settings.
Undercover High School
What’s tougher than chasing criminals? High school, apparently.
When disgraced National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent Jung Hae-seong (Seo Kang-joon) gets demoted, he’s thrown back into action with a bizarre assignment: go undercover as a teenager to track down a stash of Joseon-era gold bars hidden … in a high school.
Between dodging suspicious classmates, navigating cafeteria politics, and keeping a straight face in gym class, Hae-song has his hands full. Things get even trickier when his homeroom teacher, Su-a (Jin Ki-joo), starts noticing he looks an awful lot like her first love.
Blending sharp comedy, unexpected romance, and just the right dose of absurdity, Undercover High School proves that surviving secret missions is easy compared to surviving school.
An NIS agent goes undercover as a student to track down Emperor Gojong’s missing gold.
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Running Man
Who knew outrunning your friends could become a global phenomenon? Running Man, South Korea’s longest-running variety show, has been sprinting strong since 2010 — and it shows no signs of slowing down. With over 750 episodes under its belt, this chaotic, laugh-out-loud series has redefined entertainment, one ridiculous mission at a time.
Led by comedy king Yoo Jae-suk and beloved castmates like Haha, Song Ji-hyo, and Kim Jong-kook, the crew tackles wild challenges everywhere from Seoul’s bustling streets to landmarks across the globe. Think spy games, slapstick chases, star-studded guests, and the kind of over-the-top antics only Running Man can pull off.
Fifteen years in and still going strong, the show remains a masterclass in mayhem, heart, and hilarity. It’s not just running — it’s soaring.
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Prepare for quests and betrayals as Running Man members and guest stars fight their way to the finish line.
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The Tale of Lady Ok
In The Tale of Lady Ok, nothing is quite as it seems. By day, Ok Tae-yeong (Lim Ji-yeon) is the perfect Joseon noblewoman. But in reality? She’s Goo Deok — a former slave with a sharp mind, a hidden past, and a knack for justice. When fate (and a case of mistaken identity) lands her in Lady Ok’s shoes, she doesn’t just keep up the act — she takes charge.
Unlike other dramas that slow-burn their secrets, Lady Ok flips the script early. Goo Deok confesses her true identity to Lady Ok’s grandmother … who, in a surprising twist, urges her to carry on the masquerade and take down the powerful men responsible for the real Lady Ok’s death.
Inspired by the 1607 classic Legend of Yoo-yeon and real-life Joseon crime cases, this bold period drama pairs courtroom thrills with a heroine who rewrites her fate. With heaps of praise for Lim’s layered performance, The Tale of Lady Ok isn’t just another sageuk (Korean historical drama) — it’s a genre-defier.
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Ok Tae Young is a legal expert. People admire her for always helping others, but she keeps a secret.
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Family by Choice
Yoon Ju-won (Jung Chae-yeon) has always dreamt of having an older brother and somehow ends up with two. Family by Choice tells the story of Ju-won and the two older boys she ‘adopts’ as brothers: Kim San-ha (Hwang In-youp), whose mother left after blaming him for his sister’s death, and Kang Hae-jun (Bae Hyun-sung), a boy who’s also waiting for his mother to return. The three may not be related by blood, but their shared troubles allow them to bond.
Full of heart and garnished with a little romance, Family by Choice shows that unbreakable ties can be forged as long as you truly care for each other like family.
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A youth romance about two men and woman who treated each other as family during their teens.
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2024 MAMA Awards Japan
Held across LA and Osaka, the 2024 MAMA Awards brought both stadium-sized spectacle and rare, intimate moments to life. BIGBANG’s surprise reunion after nine years was a standout — G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung, and the gang gathered once more to light up the stage with hits like “Bang Bang Bang” and “Fantastic Baby”. Rosé and Bruno Mars performed a surprisingly intimate rendition of their viral hit “APT”.
Other highlights include aespa’s commanding set and SEVENTEEN’s high-energy performance, as well as (G)I-DLE name-dropping a former member during Soyeon’s rap. More than an awards show, MAMA 2024 was a celebration of K-pop’s past and future. If you missed it live, don’t worry. You can still catch the magic on board.
The MAMA Awards mark a historic celebration of K-pop's global impact with star-studded performances.
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