Are you ready for yet another sweltering summer month? The weather’s hot spells show no sign of abating, which means it’s time to hide out in the air conditioning with all of Viu’s latest releases!
Binge-watch to your heart’s delight with the best Korean and Chinese dramas, movies and variety shows for your every whim and fancy.
If you’re looking for the next rom-com series to binge on, here’s one with a riveting fantasy plot that may be right up your alley! Starring fresh-faced leads Hwang Min Hyun and Kim So Hyun, Viu Original My Lovely Liar revolves around Mok Sol-hee, a tarot cafe owner with the supernatural ability to hear lies, and Kim Do-ha, a mysterious composer who struggles to prove his innocence in a murder case.
When Do-ha moves to a new town, he crosses paths with Sol-hee. Will she be able to help him turn things around?
In case you missed it, Miraculous Brothers is now streaming on Viu!
Top-billed by Jung Woo and Bae Hyun Sung, the series narrates the story of Dong-joo, an aspiring writer whose ambition is to become a best-selling author, but he spends most of his days working various part-time jobs to pay off his massive debts.
One day, Kang-san, a mysterious boy with unique abilities, appears in Dong-joo’s life. After getting into a car accident, Kang-san loses his memory, but gained the special ability to feel others’ pain and despair. Dong-joo starts to take care of Kang-san, and together, helps other people in desolation.
Late Night K-Movie VIU-ing Delights
Missed the screenings of Switch and My Puppy in local theatres this year? Fret not, for you can now watch them at home or on the go from July!
Switch, one of the highest-grossing movies in South Korea this year stars Kwon Sang Woo as Park Gang, a popular actor who also enjoys his bachelorhood greatly.
After a night out with Jo Yoon (Oh Jung Se), his friend, manager, and failed actor, he wakes up to find himself leading an ordinary life with a wife and two children, while Jo Yoon is a famous actor.
Animal lovers have to watch My Puppy, which revolves around Min-soo (Yoo Yeon Seok) and his journey to find a new home for his beloved dog Rooney, after learning his fiancée is allergic to dogs. During his search, he and his cousin (Cha Tae Hyun) come face-to-face with the heartbreaking reality of abandoned dogs.
Also available this month are films Hit-and-Run Squad. It narrates the story of a veteran police detective and a rookie cop who team up to take down a rich and powerful businessman with a reckless need for speed and power.
Featuring a star-studded line-up, Hit-and-Run Squad is a must-watch for all action film enthusiasts.
In addition, The Assassin also starts streaming on July 23. It is a 2023 South Korean historical action-drama film written and directed by Kwak Jeong-deok. It stars veteran actors Shin Hyun-joon and Lee Moon-sik, both well-known for their versatile acting. The film depicts the story of Lee Nan, Joseon’s best swordsman, as he is hunted by the government, rival assassin groups, and other killers.
K-Shows For Your VIU-ing Pleasure
Off The Grid
Embark on a captivating healing journey with A-list actors and actresses Kim Da Mi, Kim Hee Ae, Han Ji Min, Do Kyung Soo, and Park Jin Young in Off the Grid.
Immerse in the serene beauty of tranquil forests, breathtaking mountains, calm beaches, and enchanting countryside as these talented individuals seek solace and unwind in their own unique ways.
The Wedding War
Get ready for a heart-racing adventure like no other in The Wedding War as real-life couples go head-to-head for the prize money of 290 million Korean won, to fund their wedding and say “I do”. Will their relationships emerge triumphant, proving that love can conquer all? Or will the intense pressures and grueling challenges tear them apart?
Camp ZEROBASEONE
The winners from hit reality show Boys Planet are almost ready for their debut as Zerobaseone! But first, they head to South Korea’s countryside for a camping trip full of surprises and missions.
Get on your VIU-ing couch and enjoy this amazing K-Content with your friends and family!
PR Source: Viu
