8 Exciting Dramas To Enjoy on Viu This Month
‘True Beauty’, ‘Mr. Queen’, ‘The Penthouse’, and so many more—here are the K-dramas we’re watching right now!
This past year has been such a great year for K-dramas and, while we’re already at the tail-end, there’s still so much to enjoy and discover!
From Cha Eun Woo in True Beauty and Kim Jung Hyun (of CLOY fame) in historic comedy Mr. Queen, to our current favorite suspenseful makjang drama The Penthouse: War in Life, we round up all 8 titles you need to be watching right now on Viu this month. Check them out below!

What We're Watching on Viu This Month
What We're Watching on Viu This Month
By Metro.StyleApril 17 2021, 5:18 AM
True Beauty
Starts: December 10, 2020 | Type: Series | Synopsis: Based on a Korean hit webtoon, True Beauty tells the story of a high school student, Im Ju Gyeong, with an inferiority complex about her appearance. She hides behind heavy make-up and convinces others that her made-up face is her natural appearance. The only boy who has seen her without makeup is Lee Su Ho, an attractive and dashing model student with a dark past. Slowly, the two become drawn to each other and learn more about the other’s secrets. | Cast: Cha Eun Woo, Moon Ga Young, Hwang In Yeop | Why watch: - First on Viu! - The director Kim Sang Hyub has produced popular past works like idol drama Extraordinary You and period dramas The King in Love and Dong Yi. - The three lead actors highly resemble the original characters in the webtoon, and many are looking forward to their chemistry!
Mr. Queen
Starts: December 13, 2020 | Type: Series | Synopsis: Adapted from popular web series Go Princess Go, Mr. Queen tells the story of a man from the modern age whose soul gets trapped in the body of a queen in the Joseon era. Bong Hwan is a free-spirited man who works as the President’s chef. One day, he wakes up in Joseon Dynasty as a woman named Kim So Yong, who has to marry King Cheol Jong the next day. He tries to return to the present day, or even at least back to being a man, but fails. | Cast: Shin Hye Sun, Kim Jung Hyun | Why watch: - First on Viu! - The director Yoon Seong Sik is well known for his historical dramas like Hwarang, Bridal Mask and The King's Face and the series is written by Park Gye Ok who also penned successful medical thriller Doctor Prisoner. - The series reunites lead actor Kim Jung Hyun and Seol In Ah who both starred in the drama School 2017. - Choi Jin Hyuk will make a special appearance in this drama.
Cheat on Me if You Can
Type: Series | Synopsis: Kang Yeo Joo (Cho Yeo Jeong) is a best-selling crime novelist. Because of her job, she is perpetually thinking about gruesome murder methods to write about. Her husband Han Woo-Sung (Go Joon) is a divorce lawyer. He is a doting husband but one day writes a memo to his wife that reads "If I cheat, I die." | Cast: Cho Yeo Jeong, Go Joon, Kim Young Dae, Yeon Woo (Momoland) | Why watch: - First on Viu! - Cho Yeo Jeong is most recognized for her leading role in the award-winning film Parasite - Go Joon is best known for his breakout role in The Fiery Priest. Kim Young Dae is a rising actor who starred in Extra-ordinary You and When the Weather is Fine.
Hera, Goddess of Revenge
Type: Series | Synopsis: Hera is a reporter who marries one of the country’s most famous celebrities and becomes a popular influencer. Unfortunately, she is caught in an unfounded scandal that ruins her reputation and she seeks revenge against those that hurt her. The story also follows talented lawyer Cha Min Joon who also vows to destroy those who ruined his family. They both realize there is more going on than meets the eye. They delve deeper and find shocking truths. | Cast: Kim Sa-rang, Yoon Hyun-min | Why watch: - First on Viu! - This is Kim Sa Rang's first official return to the small screen, after her lead role in the 2015 JTBC melodrama This Is My Love (also known as My Love Eun-dong).
The Penthouse
Type: Series | Synopsis: An ambitious woman is determined to do whatever it takes to both enter high society and own a luxury penthouse in the Gangnam District. However, she soon turns into a greed driven “monster” in the process. | Cast: Kim So Yeon, Eugene, Uhm Ki Joon, Bong Tae Gyu, Yoon Jong Hoon | Why watch: - First on Viu! - The drama is the highly anticipated reunion of writer Kim Soon Ok and PD Joo Dong Min, who worked together on the popular SBS drama The Last Empress.
Kairos
Type: Series | Synopsis: Kim Seo Jin (Shin Sung Rok) is an ambitious man who is fixated on success. He climbs the corporate ladder to become the youngest executive at his company, and his life appears to be perfect with a successful career and a beautiful family. However, his world comes crashing down when his young daughter is kidnapped. Desperate to recover everything he has lost, he begins to communicate with Han Ae Ri (Lee Se Young), a woman from his past. | Cast: Shin Sung Rok, Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Se Young, Kang Seung Yoon (Winner) | Why watch: - First on Viu! - Director Park Seung Woo of Lookout and W.
Delayed Justice
Type: Series | Synopsis: Park Tae Yong is a public defender who took an unconventional route to become a lawyer. He is passionate about upholding justice and is full of empathy, even for offenders who might not deserve it. We follow his story as he climbs the career ladder to make a name for himself in the judicial sphere. | Cast: Kwon Sang Woo, Bae Sung Woo, Kim Joo Hyun | Why watch: - First on Viu! - Kwon Sang Woo is a veteran actor who starred in numerous hit dramas including Stairway to Heaven and Queen of Mystery series.
Awaken
Type: Series | Synopsis: Mysterious cases take place in a small town and they are all uncannily connected to cases that took place 26 years ago. Do Jung woo and Kong Hyewon try to uncover the secret behind the past cases and their link to the present-day cases. | Cast: Nam Goong Min, Seolhyun (AOA) | Why watch: - Nam Goong Min is a critically acclaimed actor and his most recent dramas Hot Stove League and Doctor Prisoner both won multiple awards which also performed well on Viu! - Seolhyun is a K-pop girl group member turned-actress actress. She is considered one of the top “it” girls in South Korea and a popular choice for advertisers.
You can view these series and more on Viu free via the app which is available on App Store, Google Play, and selected smart TVs, as well as www.viu.com!
So what are you waiting for? Check them out now if you haven't yet—and happy watching!