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In 2023, Eun Gyeol, a dedicated high-school student and CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), harbors a secret passion for music. By day, he excels as a model pupil, but by night, he transforms into a dynamic guitarist in a local band. One fateful evening, he discovers a mysterious and enchanting music store that catapults him back to 1995. There, he encounters his own father, Ha Yi Chan, as a high schooler! Yi Chan is baffled when Eun Gyeol addresses him as "dad." To complicate matters, Yi Chan is smitten with an enigmatic cellist, Se Kyeong, rather than his future mother, Cheong Ah. Determined to set the past on the right course, Eun Gyeol joins Yi Chan's band. Will his musical intervention be enough to unite his future parents and secure his own existence? And can he find a way back to the 2020s before time runs out?

Han Geu Roo, a 20-year-old with autism, finds solace in his unique role at "Move To Heaven," a family-run business dedicated to the sensitive task of crime scene cleanup and the tender handling of belongings left behind by the departed, ensuring they reach the hearts of grieving families. When tragedy strikes and Geu Roo's father passes away, his world is upended. Enter Cho Sang Gu, his estranged uncle and a former convict turned underground martial arts fighter. Bound by the father's last wish, Sang Gu is tasked with a three-month trial: to care for and collaborate with Geu Roo at "Move To Heaven." Despite his initial motives driven by financial gain, Sang Gu steps into a world where emotional connections and the weight of human stories await. Inspired by the poignant nonfiction essay "Things Left Behind" by trauma cleaner Kim Sae Byul.

Kim Bong Seok, Jang Hee Soo, and Lee Gang Hoon appear to be ordinary high school students, but they harbor extraordinary inherited abilities. Bong Seok soars through the skies, Hee Soo exhibits unparalleled athleticism and rapid healing, and Gang Hoon possesses awe-inspiring strength and blinding speed. While they meticulously hide their powers, their parents wage a relentless battle to protect them from exploitation, delicately balancing secrecy and safety in a world that threatens to unravel their lives. (Adapted from the gripping webtoon “Moving” (무빙) by Kang Full (강풀).)

Yeon Shi Eun, a brilliant high school scholar, defies his fragile exterior to combat the pervasive violence within and beyond school walls. Armed with sharp intellect and psychological prowess, he stands as a resilient force against the odds. ~~ Adapted from the gripping webtoon “Weak Hero” (약한영웅) by SeoPass (서패스) and illustrated by Kim Jin Seok (김진석). ~~ Premiered Oct 7, 2022 (Festival) || Available online Nov 18, 2022.

Every day unfolds as an extraordinary journey for five dedicated doctors and their patients within the hospital's walls, where the profound cycles of life—birth, death, and every moment in between—intertwine in a tapestry of human experience.

In the tumultuous era of sixth-century China, the ruthless Emperor of Great Liang decrees a brutal purge, annihilating Marshal Lin Xie, his entire family, a valiant army of 70,000, and the beloved Crown Prince Qi. Amidst the carnage, a lone survivor emerges—Lin Xie's son, Lin Shu. Through a miraculous yet transformative medical procedure, Lin Shu's appearance is radically altered, leaving him physically frail and forever bereft of his martial prowess. Reborn as Mei Chang Su, he rises to become the enigmatic chief of the pugilist realm, forging the formidable Jiangzuo Alliance. Twelve years hence, Mei Chang Su steps back into the treacherous capital, harboring a meticulously crafted scheme. Pursued by the power-hungry Princes Yu and Xian, locked in a deadly struggle for the throne, Mei Chang Su aligns himself with the overlooked and underestimated Prince Jing. With unparalleled wisdom and cunning, he orchestrates a covert campaign to cleanse the corrupt court, paving the way for justice and redemption. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Lang Ya Bang" (琅琊榜) by Hai Yan (海宴).

Baek Hee Sung, a man with a hidden past, has meticulously crafted a picture-perfect life: a devoted husband and a loving father to his young daughter, complemented by a flourishing career. However, this serene existence is threatened when his wife, Cha Ji Won, a tenacious homicide detective, delves into a chilling series of unsolved serial murders from 15 years ago. As Ji Won uncovers unsettling clues, she detects subtle yet alarming shifts in Hee Sung’s behavior, igniting a relentless suspicion that the man she loves may be harboring a devastating secret.

In the heart of a bustling hospital, a microcosm of life's most profound moments, ordinary days unfold into extraordinary stories. Here, life begins and ends, weaving a tapestry of human experience. Five doctors, bound by 20 years of friendship since their 1999 undergrad days at the same medical school, now stand side by side as colleagues. Beyond their professional lives, they share a unique bond as members of a band, harmonizing their talents both in and out of the operating room.

In the enigmatic realm of Daeho, a land untouched by history and maps, a tale of love and transformation unfolds among young mages entwined by the forbidden "alchemy of souls"—a dark spell that swaps souls between bodies. At the heart of this mystical saga is Naksu, a legendary assassin whose spirit is inexplicably trapped in the frail form of Mu Deok, a loyal servant to the Jang Family. Jang Uk, the enigmatic young master of this noble mage lineage, harbors a shadowy secret about his origins. Desperate to alter his predetermined fate, he seeks the prowess of the formidable assassin now residing within his servant's body. (Source: Soompi; The Korea Herald)

An enigmatic phenomenon ensnares college student Li Shi Qing in a relentless time loop, trapping her aboard a public service bus teetering on the brink of a catastrophic explosion. With each循环, she faces not only her own demise but the potential loss of every soul on board. In a desperate bid to break free from the loop and alter her grim destiny, Shi Qing inadvertently pulls fellow passenger Xiao He Yun into the temporal abyss. United by fate, they embark on a perilous quest to navigate the labyrinth of time, striving to prevent the bus from meeting its fiery end. Their journey is fraught with challenges, testing the limits of their courage and ingenuity as they battle against the clock to rewrite their fate. (Adapted from the novel "Kai Duan" (开端) by Qi Dao Jun (祈祷君).)

Five childhood friends, who all live in the same Ssangmundong neighborhood of Seoul, lean on each other to survive their challenging teen years and set a path for their futures. Sung Deok Sun struggles for attention as the middle child in her poor family while also carrying the burden of her 999th ranking in school. Kim Jung Hwan only has a one-track mind for soccer, even after his family becomes rich overnight. Sung Sun Woo is the perfect student, student council president and a caring and dependable son in his family. Ryu Dong Ryong is a geek who knows more about girls and life than the rest of his friends, but his poor academic score prevents him from being able to go to college. Choi Taek is a genius baduk player who dropped out of school to go professional. As the group of friends gets into and out of mischief around the neighborhood, what experiences from these memorable times together will they carry with them into their future lives? (Source: Viki)

Sang Zhi falls in love with Duan Jia Xu, the boy who often comes to her house to play games in her older brother's room. He is five years older than her. Sang Zhi had a crush on Duan Jia Xu when she was young, but they lost contact with each other for some reason. After she graduates, she joins the university in the city he is in, and during their day-to-day intimate and close interaction, they slowly fall in love. (Source: Chinese Drama Land YouTube) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Secretly, Secretly; But Unable to Hide It" (偷偷藏不住) by Zhu Yi (竹已).