For those who are passionate about drama, they certainly like tips on where to watch new releases and review their favorites. I brought you 5 options for websites to stay on top of your favorite drama and without paying anything extra for it – besides, of course, internet and electricity.
Unfortunately, many funsubs had to close their activities in 2021, most of them not being able to afford the expenses as they were sites that did not have the financial help of third parties.
However, despite several account deactivations, there are still good options for those who are fans of a drama to have fun. So let's go.
The drama also called K-drama or South Korean soap opera is a television drama from North Korea. Just as there are various categories of movies, there are also styles of dramas for all tastes, such as comedies, dramas, romances, thrillers and many other genres.
Whoever is a dorameiro is certainly always up to date with new releases and there are people who want to embark on this type of entertainment. With that in mind, I'm going to talk about the 5 most popular sites to watch dramas, both paid and free platforms.
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1 - Netflix
Netflix is by far one of the most well-known platforms worldwide for watching everything from animations to series from various countries. Founded in 1997 in the United States, the company started as a DVD rental service by mail. Today, it is a streaming platform with over 220 million subscriptions not counting the non-subscribers who gain access by sharing the account with someone else.
And on the platform there are even several types of drama and many that are among the most popular. There is no way to know for sure the amount of drama available on streaming, but the certainty is that there are countless. Every month something new arrives and the public has shown an increasing interest in South Korean culture.
To access Netflix it is necessary to pay the monthly fee, but most people can watch it for free with accounts from friends, relatives, partners and other means. It is important to mention Netflix, as it is responsible for disseminating Korean dramas in the West,
Many people choose to split the amount as it is possible to have up to 4 screen divisions. And still others are simply “parasites” (a common term on the internet to refer to a person who does not pay, but uses the platform). This is a good option for those who like a more complete version.
2 - Telegram
The Telegram is a social network for chatting and groups. One of the main features of this tool is cloud storage. If you join a group, you can access messages that were sent prior to your joining the group.
The social network has more than half a billion active users, according to surveys from last year, and allows the use of video calling, sending messages, exchanging photos, videos, and files. And you can watch your favorite series. But how?
After you have already installed the app on your cell phone, go to the magnifying glass (top right corner) and search for: streaming now, click on the option, then you will enter a kind of group, but with electronic messages with the options you can choose.
Another way to watch the drama is to join specific groups that you find on different Instagram profiles. Usually in the bio you will already have the link to access the group and be able to watch your drama. There are groups for specific K-drama and others with several options to be able to watch. The app is free and available for Android and IOS.
3 - Rakuten Viki
Founded in 2007, Rakuten Viki is a streaming platform that allows users to interact to create content. For example, users are allowed to subtitle series, movies, among others. The name Viki is the union of VIDEO and WIKI (like Wikipedia), as it uses volunteers to manage content.
Because of the collaborators, the network contains more than 200 languages, 50 of which are endangered languages, making a difference in relation to the others that generally have the most popular dialects. Rakuten Viki has its own productions such as: Dramaworld, Where your eyes remain and Light in me.
Viki has a free version and a paid version. Even in the free option, there are doramas available, even in the app. The subscription service is called Viki Pass and has exclusive content, ad-free, HD options. The price is US$ 0.99 per month or US$ 9.99 per year.
4 - Drama Fansubs
Drama Funsubs is a website that allows drama fans to translate and subtitle. The site has an immense amount of dramas, the quality of the videos is in HD, without the need to register and you have the option to download as well.
You can find the drama in alphabetical order and you can keep an eye on those that release weekly episodes that are always updated on the website and have access to Korean soap operas from 2010 to the present.
5 - Kingdom Fansubs
Kingdom Fansubs is very similar to Drama Funsubs, but the user needs to register, but it's free. To be able to watch the drama you must follow the steps: Enter the site; Go to 'Register'; Accept the terms of use; Insert data and email; in the email you will receive a password for access.
6 - Line TV
Line TV is a free streaming service, but as you watch, some ads appear. The platform originated in Thailand, expanded throughout the Asian continent, and is now easily accessible in various countries around the world. The headquarters are located in Japan.
The platform allows you to exchange experiences with other users, watch shows, 24-hour television and your favorite dramas. Line TV can be downloaded on any device.
7 - Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll serves both for watching anime and dorama. However, this platform is not 100% for free. It provides content at no cost, but if you want to have more variety, you need to make a monthly subscription. When the platform launched in 2006, the site mainly had content from East Asia.
More than 100 million users access the platform worldwide - it is not allowed in all countries. Crunchyroll has over 1000 anime series, more than 200 doramas from East Asia, and around 80 manga titles. The streaming service already had over a million paid subscribers in 2017. In 2021, there were more than 5 million.
8 - Filme Asiático Fansub
The Movie Asian Funsub features dramas and movies from South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, India, and the Philippines. Created in August 2017, the site does not have much engagement on social media, but the platform is well visited. It is quite simple to navigate; right at the entrance of the site, users are given options for which nationality they wish to watch programming.
Then just go to the desired option and go to the catalog of dramas of various styles. However, you must open an account to gain access.
9 - Nós TV
We TV is geared towards Android and you should download the app "We TV - Dramas and shows!". The app is easy to use and since it is divided by categories, it is better for finding the dorama you want. The app is quite comprehensive and allows configurations according to each user's needs.
The app has a feature similar to that of Instagram, where short and fun videos are displayed on the screen in a vertical format. Your Instagram profile is quite engaged and brings many excerpts from doramas, which makes it easier to know which one will be next on the list.
10 - Drama Websites
Doramas BR, in addition to broadcasting doramas, also has anime. You don't need to download an app or register, the videos are watched online. The platform is simple, at the beginning of the site, the options for dramas that are organized in alphabetical order already appear.
By clicking on the desired drama, the technical sheet and the list of seasons with the episodes appear. When clicking to play the video, another tab will open and then the user must click on the ad to get the release.
Yes, the bad thing about free options is the various ads that we have to watch, but they are helpful so that the people involved have the resources to continue keeping them running.