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Whether you’re looking for your next K-drama binge or were just in the mood for a foreign language film, iQiyi is your one-stop shop for all things Asian cinema and television content.

If you’re not sure what you want to watch – no stress, there is plenty to choose from. iQiyi is one of the largest online streaming platforms and has something for every mood and for everyone. On top of the hundreds of anime, classic movies and new TV series available - you can also watch documentaries, variety shows and even indulge in some good old reality TV.

To help shortcut your decision-making process and fast track you to some good entertainment, we’ve put together a list of the most popular movies and shows from different countries for your watching pleasure.

China
Director: Zheng Wang

Even though this series was only recently released in China, its popularity has already been dubbed into various languages - with fans from around the world already wanting a second season.

The Day of Becoming You follows Jiang Yi (Steven Zhang), the star member of a chart-topping boy band and Yu Sheng Sheng (Liang Jie), an entertainment reporter whose worlds collide after an accident changes the course of both their careers and lives. After waking up in hospital, they both quickly discover that they have swapped bodies.

Agreeing to work together and make the best of the situation, Jiang and Yu begin to form a romantic bond -but things get even more complicated when they learn that a reverse may not be possible.

Thailand

If you were wanting a reality show where the audience can participate and influence circumstances, The Hidden Character (THC) may be a good a fit.

THC features an all-male cast specifically chosen based on their charm and physical features. The cast are all living under one roof and doing challenges together to determine who is the most popular. Think Terrace House but with viewer participation and games.

Viewers will get to see friendships develop into competitive relationships and will be able to vote on who their favourite characters are as well as the role in which they play within the house. 

Taiwan
Director: Lin Kuan Hui

In an original Taiwanese drama series produced by iQiyi International, Oh No! Here comes Trouble stars rising actors Tseng Jing-hua (from “Your Name Engraved Herin”), Vivian Sung (from “Our Times”), and Peng Cian You (from “Nowhere Man”) in this supernatural thriller that is garnering rave reviews from both local and international audiences.

High school student Pu Yi-Yong (played by Tseng Jing-hua) unexpectedly gains superpowers after a fatal car accident and embarks on a fantastical journey to do good as a mysterious hero. Pairing his new skills with rookie policewoman (played by Vivian Sung) and school revival (played Peng Cian You) – the trio do their best to protect the city against an unknown opponent. 

South Korea

The pop world will never be the same again. With the rise of girl groups in Asia, Girl Planet 999 is a competition series hosted by popular artists Jin-gu Yeo, Tiffany Young and Sunni to find the perfect talents to create the ultimate girl band.

Girls from China, South Korea and Japan are gathered together and put through various challenges to test their performance abilities and likeability. Each week, the entrants are ranked on their skill level and only those with the highest scores and fan vote will proceed to the next round.  

Hong Kong
Director: Herman Yau

Looking for a romance movie? Search for Love Lifting in the iQiyi search bar and you won’t be sorry.

Forced to retire from her weightlifting career due to an illness, Lee Li moves to Hong Kong to start a new life and escape the disappointment of early retirement. She arrives in Hong Kong not knowing anyone other than her friendly neighbour Shi Yong who is failed businessman raising his child on his own.

Looking to set a good example for his son, Shi Young decides to pick his life back up again and encourages Lee Li not to give up her dreams. They grow together through sweat and tears to see both of their life goals become reality again – however a sudden accident happens, which again through their lives and perspectives into question once more. 

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