DramaFever
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DramaFever is a video website that specializes in streaming Asian dramas and specifically targeting an English-speaking audience. DramaFever has licensing deals with all three major Korean TV networks: Seoul Broadcasting System, Korean Broadcasting System, and Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
.. It is the first website to work with all three South Korean content providers legally and will soon be adding Chinese, Taiwanese and Japanese TV shows.
The site was in beta for many months and went live on August 6, 2009 . All videos are subtitled in English and the service has two services: free with commercials and limited episodes or premium with no commercials and all episodes and shows. Premium rates start at $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year.. Videos are streaming in high quality flash video. DramaFever is only available to US and Canada users due to international licensing agreements. DramaFever currently has many popular South Korean dramas online like Shining Inheritance and Boys Over Flowers
and Cinderella's Sister
The site's name is based on the "Korean Wave
", or popularity of Korean dramas, also known as "Hallyu" or "drama fever".
In March 2010, DramaFever unveiled a partnership with Hulu
, launching 5 titles: Coffee Prince, IRIS
, Queen Seon Duk, My Lovely Sam Soon
and Pasta
.
In June 2010, DramaFever debuted the release of three Filipino telesyeres in partnership with ABS-CBN
.
On December 13, 2010 DramaFever was awarded the Korean Business of the Year Award by the Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), the Korean Cultural Center
and the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for their work in showcasing Korean content in the U.S.
In 2011, Dramafever partners with San Diego Asian Film Festival
to present the first virtual on-demand Asian American film festival titled "DigiFest." The film festival will run from September 1 to December 31 and feature an extensive collection of Asian American independent films and documentaries for free viewing at http://www.dramafever.com/digifest.
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
.. It is the first website to work with all three South Korean content providers legally and will soon be adding Chinese, Taiwanese and Japanese TV shows.
The site was in beta for many months and went live on August 6, 2009 . All videos are subtitled in English and the service has two services: free with commercials and limited episodes or premium with no commercials and all episodes and shows. Premium rates start at $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year.. Videos are streaming in high quality flash video. DramaFever is only available to US and Canada users due to international licensing agreements. DramaFever currently has many popular South Korean dramas online like Shining Inheritance and Boys Over Flowers
Boys Over Flowers (TV series)
Boys Over Flowers is a South Korean television drama series starring Ku Hye Sun, Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong of SS501, Kim Bum, Kim Joon of T-Max and Kim So Eun. It premiered on January 5, 2009 on KBS2 and ended on March 31, 2009 after 25 episodes....
and Cinderella's Sister
Cinderella's Sister
Cinderella's Sister , also known as Cinderella's Stepsister / A Modern Story of Revenge, is a romantic and melodramatic TV drama in Seoul, South Korea, under KBS network. It first aired on March 26, 2010, and ended its broadcast in June 2010...
The site's name is based on the "Korean Wave
Korean wave
The Korean Wave, also known as the Hallyu , refers to spread of South Korean culture around the world. The term was coined in China in mid-1999 by Beijing journalists surprised by the fast growing popularity of Korean entertainment and culture in China...
", or popularity of Korean dramas, also known as "Hallyu" or "drama fever".
In March 2010, DramaFever unveiled a partnership with Hulu
Hulu
Hulu is a website and over-the-top subscription service offering ad-supported on-demand streaming video of TV shows, movies, webisodes and other new media, trailers, clips, and behind-the-scenes footage from NBC, Fox, ABC, and Obstacle on October 20th 2011 Nickelodeon and CBS and many other...
, launching 5 titles: Coffee Prince, IRIS
Iris (TV series)
Iris is a South Korean espionage television drama series broadcast by KBS in 2009. With a budget in excess of 20 billion won , it, along with its spin-off Athena: Goddess of War, share the record for the most expensive Korean dramas ever produced.Premiering in October 2009, the series was a...
, Queen Seon Duk, My Lovely Sam Soon
My Lovely Sam Soon
The My Lovely Sam Soon soundtrack was released on June 18 2005. A famous Korean electronica band Clazziquai contributed two songs on its soundtrack: "Be My Love" and "She Is", the former of which became the show's theme song...
and Pasta
Pasta (TV series)
Pasta is a South Korean TV series broadcast by MBC from January 2010 to March 2010.-Synopsis:Pasta covers the dreams and success of a young woman who aspires to become an elite chef at La Sfera restaurant....
.
In June 2010, DramaFever debuted the release of three Filipino telesyeres in partnership with ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
.
On December 13, 2010 DramaFever was awarded the Korean Business of the Year Award by the Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), the Korean Cultural Center
Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles
The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles is operated by the South Korean government’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. KCCLA’s mission is to broaden Korea-U.S. relations through cultural and educational activities...
and the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for their work in showcasing Korean content in the U.S.
In 2011, Dramafever partners with San Diego Asian Film Festival
San Diego Asian Film Festival
The San Diego Asian Film Festival is an annual event organized by the San Diego Asian Film Foundation. The festival was first held in 2000 at the University of San Diego by the Asian American Journalists Association of San Diego.-Organization Overview:...
to present the first virtual on-demand Asian American film festival titled "DigiFest." The film festival will run from September 1 to December 31 and feature an extensive collection of Asian American independent films and documentaries for free viewing at http://www.dramafever.com/digifest.
Programming (as of Feb. 2010)
- Coffee Prince (Korean drama)
- Goong (Korean drama)
- Couple or TroubleCouple or TroubleCouple or Trouble is a South Korean TV drama which starred Oh Ji Ho and Han Ye Seul . The original meaning of the title is Fantasy Couple. The drama was aired in Korea from October 14 to December 3, 2006 through MBC network. It was Oh Ji Ho and Han Ye Seul first leading roles in a TV drama...
(Korean drama) - Dr. Kkang (Korean drama)
- La Dolce Vita (Korean drama)
- New Heart (TV series)New Heart (TV series)New Heart is a South Korean medical drama that was originally broadcast on MBC, from December 12, 2007, to February 28, 2008. It was directed by Park Hong Kyun and written by Hwang Eun-kyeong. It was very popular in Korea with its high ratings. It stars Kim Min Jung, Ji Sung, Cho Jae-hyun and Jung...
(Korean drama) - My Lovely Sam SoonMy Lovely Sam SoonThe My Lovely Sam Soon soundtrack was released on June 18 2005. A famous Korean electronica band Clazziquai contributed two songs on its soundtrack: "Be My Love" and "She Is", the former of which became the show's theme song...
(Korean drama) - Before and After: Plastic Surgery Clinic (Korean drama)
- H.I.T. (TV series) (Korean drama)
- Jumong (TV series)Jumong (TV series)Jumong is a historical drama which aired on South Korea's MBC television network as a 45th Anniversary Special Drama. Originally set to be 60, MBC decided to extend it to 81 episodes due to its popularity. It portrays the life of Jumong Taewang,...
(Korean drama) - Last Scandal (Korean drama)
- Que Sera, Sera (TV series)Que Sera, Sera (TV series)Que Sera Sera is a passionate, violent and twisted television drama series about emotional abuse, the notion that love is a zero-sum game and that sometimes, you can even buy love. Starring Eric Moon as Kang Tae Joo.-Synopsis:...
(Korean drama) - I Really Really Like You, aka Love TrulyLove TrulyLove Truly is a 34-episode South Korean television drama broadcast by MBC in 2006.-Synopsis:There's no ‘nobody.’ Everybody is once an important person to somebody...
(Korean drama) - Thank You (Korean drama)
- White Tower (TV series)White Tower (TV series)White Tower , aka Behind The White Tower, is a South Korean drama aired on MBC in 2007, based on the novel Shiroi Kyotō written by Toyoko Yamazaki, Japanese novelist.-Cast:*Kim Myung Min — Jang Joon Hyuk...
(Korean drama) - Yi SanYi SanYi San was a South Korean historical drama that aired on MBC, Monday and Tuesdays at 9:55 P.M. Yi San had much success and ended up in MBC's Acting Awards with "Top Excellence Acting Award" for Lee Seo Jin and "Best Actress" for Han Ji-min. It was also nominated for MBC Best Drama but lost to Legend...
(Korean drama) - Jewel in the Palace (Korean drama)
- Soulmate (Korean drama)
- Who Are You? (Korean drama)
- Over the Rainbow (Korean drama)
- Sad Love StorySad Love StorySad Love Story, romanized as Seulpeun Yeonga, and also known as Sad Sonata is a Korean romantic drama, which ran from January 5, 2005 to March 17, 2005. It was distributed by MBC, which ran episodes on Wednesdays and Thursdays every week until the show's completion...
(Korean drama) - Air City (TV series)Air City (TV series)-Synopsis:Han Do Kyung was specially scouted by the Incheon Airport Director and willingly accepted 1/3 of the pay she was receiving when working in Singapore to come back to Korea as the chief of operations of Incheon Airport. She speaks five different languages. However, Do Kyung lives with an...
(Korean drama) - One Fine Day (TV series)One Fine Day (TV series)One Fine Day is a South Korean television drama starring popular actor Gong Yoo from The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince and Sung Yu Ri from First Love of a Royal Prince...
(Korean drama) - Boys Over Flowers (TV series)Boys Over Flowers (TV series)Boys Over Flowers is a South Korean television drama series starring Ku Hye Sun, Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong of SS501, Kim Bum, Kim Joon of T-Max and Kim So Eun. It premiered on January 5, 2009 on KBS2 and ended on March 31, 2009 after 25 episodes....
(Korean drama) - Bad Love (Korean drama)
- Strongest Chil WooStrongest Chil WooStrongest Chil Woo is a South Korean historical drama aired on KBS2. Also known as "The Mighty Chilwu", while the Korean title was : 최강칠우 . Something like Robin Hood during the Joseon period...
(Korean drama) - The Kingdom of the WindsThe Kingdom of The WindsKingdom of The Winds / The Land of The Wind 바람의 나라*Director : Kang Il Soo 강일수*Scriptwriters : Choi Wan Gyu 최완규, Jung Jin Ok 정진옥, Park Jin Woo 박진우*Author : Kim Jin-Synopsis:...
(Korean drama) - The World That They Live In (Korean drama)
- What Planet Are You From? (Korean drama)
- What's Up FoxWhat's Up FoxWhat's Up Fox? is a 16-episode South Korean television drama broadcast by MBC in 2006.Variations of drama name:*Foxy Lady *Hey fox,what you want to do?-Synopsis:...
(Korean drama) - Fireworks (Korean drama)
- Attic Cat, aka Rooftop Room CatRooftop Room CatRooftop Room Cat is a South Korean comedy show with light touches of drama about friendship, love and the fine line that separates the two. It is based on the internet novel written by the writer of the comedy show Full House. It was also aired in the Philippines via the GMA Network, and in the U.S...
(Korean drama) - Super RookieSuper RookieSuper Rookie , is a MBC TV drama series.- Storyline :Super Rookie deals with the story of a young worker named Kang Ho who happens to get a high-status job due to an error...
(Korean drama) - Hotelier (TV series) (Korean drama)
- Beethoven VirusBeethoven VirusBeethoven Virus is a 2008 MBC TV drama in Korea. It was screened Wednesday and Thursday nights on MBC. This show drew attention for being the first drama to depict the lives of classical musicians and orchestra in Korea....
(Korean drama) - Gourmet (Korean drama)
- Cinderella Man (Korean drama)
- Queen of Housewives (Korean drama)
- Sweet SpySweet SpySweet Spy is a MBC drama series and has been a major part of the Korean Wave both in Asia and throughout the United States. It starred Nam Sang Mi, Lee Joo Hyun, and Korean-American model-turned-actor, Dennis Oh.-Synopsis:...
(Korean drama) - All About Eve (TV series) (Korean drama)
- Strike Love (Korean drama)
- Phoenix (2004 TV series) (Korean drama)
- The Return of IljimaeThe Return of IljimaeThe Return of Iljimae is a Korean television drama series broadcast on MBC in 2009.-Synopsis:The story is about a man fighting against the selfish and corrupt government to save the ordinary peasants. Iljimae was abandoned by his birth father and adopted by a Chinese couple. He returns to Korea to...
(Korean drama) - Damo (TV series) (Korean drama)
- Goong SGoong SGoong S is a spinoff of Goong. It is produced by PD Hwang with the production company Group Eight. The main cast includes Se7en , Heo Yi Jae, Park Shin-hye, and Kang Doo. The series began its season on January 10, 2007, on MBC, and airs consecutive episodes on Wednesdays and Thursdays...
(Korean drama) - 9 End 2 Outs (Korean drama)
- Truth (Korean drama)
- Snowman (Korean drama)
- December Fever (Korean drama)
- The Legend (TV series)The Legend (TV series)Legend is a South Korean TV series created by Kimjonghak Production that aired on MBC.The story is loosely based on the legend of Dangun and Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo. The story also adds mythical elements of the Four Symbols depicted in fantasy form as the four guardians who serve the...
(Korean drama) - East of Eden (TV series)East of Eden (TV series)East of Eden is a South Korean drama produced by Chorokbaem Media. MBC labeled it as their 47th Anniversary Special Project Drama. Twenty-five billion won was spent on the production of East of Eden.-Summary:...
(Korean drama) - Good Job, Good Job (Korean drama)
- Queen Seon Duk (TV series) (Korean drama)
- Triple (Korean drama)
- 90 Days, Time to Love (Korean drama)
- Auction House (Korean drama)
- Lawyers of Korea (Korean drama)
- Rebirth - Next (Korean drama)
- Outrageous Women (Korean drama)
- General Hospital 2 (Korean drama)
- When It's At Night (Korean drama)
- I Love You (Korean drama)
- Lobbyist (TV series)Lobbyist (TV series)Lobbyist is a TV drama series produced by Korea Pictures International, Inc. for South Korea's biggest TV network SBS. Lobbyist is a major TV production having the largest budget of any previous Korean series. Filming took place in both South Korea and the United States...
(Korean drama) - My Man's Woman (Korean drama)
- Bad Couple (Korean drama)
- Star's Lover (Korean drama)
- City Hall (Korean drama)
- Lovers (TV series)Lovers (TV series)Lovers is a South Korean drama series broadcast 2006 by Seoul Broadcasting System. It stars Kim Jung Eun and Lee Seo-jin. The show is the final installment of famed SBS drama series that was shot in a European country...
(Korean drama) - On Air (Korean drama)
- Surgeon Bong Dal Hee (Korean drama)
- IljimaeIljimaeIljimae is a Korean drama broadcast from May to July 2008 on SBS. It is loosely based on a comic by Ko Woo Yung that was based on a Chinese folktale from the Ming dynasty. It was produced by Lee Yong Suk. The plot is different from the original comic because the production company could not get...
(Korean drama) - Money War, aka War of MoneyWar of MoneyWar of Money is a 2007 Korean drama, starring Park Shin Yang. Airing on SBS, the originally 16-episode run was extended to 20, due to its popularity.-Details:*Title: 쩐의 전쟁/War of Money...
(Korean drama) - Shining Inheritance (Korean drama)
- Cain and Abel (Korean drama)
- Tazza (Korean drama)
- Soul (Korean drama)
- Iris (TV series)Iris (TV series)Iris is a South Korean espionage television drama series broadcast by KBS in 2009. With a budget in excess of 20 billion won , it, along with its spin-off Athena: Goddess of War, share the record for the most expensive Korean dramas ever produced.Premiering in October 2009, the series was a...
(Korean drama)
See also
- Korean dramaKorean dramaKorean drama refers to televised dramas, in a miniseries format, produced in the Korean language. Many of these dramas have become popular throughout Asia and have contributed to the general phenomenon of the Korean wave, known as "Hallyu", and also "Drama Fever" in some countries...
- Korean waveKorean waveThe Korean Wave, also known as the Hallyu , refers to spread of South Korean culture around the world. The term was coined in China in mid-1999 by Beijing journalists surprised by the fast growing popularity of Korean entertainment and culture in China...
- Contemporary culture of South KoreaContemporary culture of South KoreaThe contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea, and on its own path away from North Korean culture since the division of Korea in 1948. The industrialization and urbanization of South Korea, especially Seoul, have brought many changes to the way Korean...
- List of top rated Korean Dramas
- List of Korea-related topics
- List of Korean television shows