New York-based content provider DramaFever is celebrating its fifth birthday this year.
Since its launch in 2009, the site has expanded beyond Korean dramas to include drama series, variety shows, kids programming and movies from around the world. The content provider not only continues to show k-dramas but it co-produced one of the most popular recent k-dramas "The Heirs," starring Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye, Kim Woo Bin, Choi Jin Hyuk and Krystal Jung. It was the first time that an American content site co-produced an original k-drama.
Not only did the site acquire 20 million international viewers during its first five years, but it has also helped to attract international interest for k-dramas. Popular series shown on the site, such as "Good Doctor" and "Reply 1997" were recently licensed by American television networks CBS and FOX for adaptations.
And there are more k-dramas on the list for fall. Currently running are "Blade Man" and "My Lovable Girl."
In "Blade Man," a tortured video game executive, Joo Hong Bin, played by Lee Dong Wook, lives in an extraordinary world where humans possess super-strength and weather controlling powers. The tortured Joo Hong Bin falls for a game developer with a heart of gold, played by Shin Se-Kyung.
In "My Lovable Girl," international superstar, Rain, stars as Hyun Wook, the president of an entertainment company. He loses his girlfriend in a tragic accident, but then meets his deceased girlfriend's younger sister, played by Krystal Jung.
Coming up are "The Greatest Wedding," "Servant," "Secret Door," "Boarding House," and "Modern Farmer." "The Greatest Wedding follows four tales of love and marriage all centering around a single mother. It stars Bae Soo Bin, Park Si Yeon and No Min Woo.
"Servant" tells the story of three women living during Korea's Joseon Dynasty. The life of a beautiful and popular socialite changes when her father is framed as a traitor and she is forced to become a servant. While working in a royal family's home, she befriends her former servant girl and gets involved in a love triangle with the city's most famous female entertainer.
"Secret Door": follows the conflict between King Yeongjo, played by Han Suk-Kyu, and Crown Prince Sado, played by Lee Je Hoon, as they argue over how to rule their subjects.
"Boarding House 24" features k-pop stars ZE:A's Kim Dong Joon, Jewelry's Park Se Mi, VIXX's Ken, and Rainbow's Jo Hyun Young living together in a boarding house.
"Modern Farmer is about a rock band that decides they need to move to the countryside. Without the distractions of the city, the members of "Excellent Souls" are able find themselves, their dreams and maybe love. It stars Lee Hongki.
For more information, visit www.dramafever.com.
