Mr. Queen | Photo: Viu
Cover Mr. Queen | Photo: Viu

Another round of ECQ beckons upon Metro Manila this August. Keep yourself entertained with these gripping shows.

Can't get enough of Korean dramas? Travel further down the rabbit hole with these exciting shows which you can access on Viu. Whether you're looking for romance, intrigue, action, mystery, or even comedy—there's something in this list for every kind of K drama fan.

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1. The Devil Judge

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The Devil Judge | Photo: Viu
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This ongoing show is top-billed by veteran actor Ji Sung. Returning to the silver screen after a three-year hiatus, he stars in The Devil Judge which tells the story of a dystopian version of South Korea, where morals and ethics are far and few between. Full of unexpected twists and mind-boggling storylines, this series will keep you at the edge of your seat and eagerly awaiting the next episodes. 

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2. True Beauty

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An adaptation of a webtoon of the same name, True Beauty lived up to the expectations of many for its great casting and engaging cinematography. Featuring one of K drama land's most hotly-debated love triangles, this show will leave you confused and frustrated as you root for your favourite character. Starring Cha Eun-woo, Moon Ga-young, and Hwang In-youp, there's definitely no shortage of eye candy either.

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3. Mr. Queen

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Photo 1 of 2 Mr. Queen | Photo: Viu
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A personal favourite of mine, Mr Queen is perhaps one of the funniest shows available for binging on Viu. A rough-and-tumble chef finds himself in the body of a queen... during the Joseon period. He is faced with adapting to a less than modern lifestyle (to say the least) and not to mention, a woman's body. The lead character is skillfully played by Shin Hye-sun who shines in one comedic skit after the other. Want to find out whether our superstar chef makes it back to modern-day Korea? Tune in for 16 episodes to find out. 

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4. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

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Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo | Photo: Viu
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A crowd-favourite, this heartwrenching saeguk (historical) drama is top-billed by stellar actors IU and Lee Joon-gi. As another time-travelling series, Moon Lovers is a far cry from the fun and light viewing of Mr. Queen. The story follows IU's character, Hae-soo, who ventures back in time during a total eclipse, and ends up falling in love with Wang So (Lee Joon-gi). Besides incredible acting and a beautifully written script, fans love this show for its great mix of swoon-worthy and riveting scenes. 

5. Doom At Your Service

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Doom At Your Service | Photo: Viu
Above Doom At Your Service | Photo: Viu

Feeling at a loss for purpose in life? This show might just nudge you into appreciating the world around you a bit more. Following the characters of Tak Dong-kyung (Park Bo-young) and Myul-mang (Seo In-guk), Doom At Your Service is all about life and death - quite literally. 'Myul mang', which in English means 'collapse or doom', is personified by Seo in-guk, who offers a sombre yet emotive performance throughout the show. 'Doom' falls in love with Dong-kyung who has only months left to live. The two oddities find comfort in each other and erstwhile discover new meaning in their existence.

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What do you get when you bring together an exorcist and a swindler? 16 nerve-wracking episodes, that's what. Sell Your Haunted House has become somewhat of a cult favourite for its interesting premise and equally refreshing execution. It has a good mix of suspense and thoughtful character development that will have you saying 'just one more episode', even if it's already quite late into the evening. Captivating performances from lead actors Jang Na-ra and Jung Yong-hwa won't help you cap your daily binge either. 

 

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Photo 1 of 3 The Penthouse | Photo: Viu
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Photo 3 of 3 The Penthouse | Photo: Viu

Ah, the mother of all makjangs. Untimely deaths, intense face-offs, lavish apartments, betrayals, backstabbing (or literal stabbings)... you name it, three seasons of Penthouse have it all—and more. If you're looking for a thrill you can't seem to find in real life, then give this series a binge and before you know it, you'll find yourself deeply invested in each character's plight for poetic justice.

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6. Taxi Driver

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Photo 1 of 2 Taxi Driver | Photo: Viu
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Speaking of poetic justice, make sure to add Taxi Driver to your list if you're a fan of revenge dramas. Following the story of a Taxi company by day and hired retribution gang at night, this series brings together action, heartfelt storytelling, together with moral grey areas that will have you pondering about the law and fairness. 

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7. Mouse

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Mouse | Photo: Viu
Above Mouse | Photo: Viu

Fond of police procedurals like Signal or Beyond Evil? Then you'll probably fall head over heels for Mouse which stars long-time action star Lee Seung-gi and veteran actor Lee Hee-joon side by side as their characters discover the world of violent psychopaths. A mental thriller through and through, Mouse offers a perfect balance between intrigue and subtlety that will leave you asking more questions each episode. For those who are fascinated with true crime shows, you'll be interested to know that the premise of this drama is actually based on true events in South Korea.

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