Viu has unveiled a comprehensive fall season of Korean programming, bringing together television stars and variety veterans. The slate includes Jung Yonghwa’s first drama in several years, a highly anticipated sequel to a ratings juggernaut, and a fresh batch of variety shows spanning travel, mystery, and workplace comedy.
Dramas: Star Power and Proven IP
The Viu Original romantic comedy The Fabulous premieres on October 24th, marking Jung Yonghwa’s return to the small screen. He plays Um Tae-bong, a top Hallyu star famously known for refusing to film kiss scenes—a professional quirk rooted in a deeper secret. His carefully managed life is thrown into chaos when he meets Oh Hae-ra (Hong Seung-hee), a woman who, after a traumatic accident, becomes convinced she is the lead character of his drama. The series blends absurd situational comedy with the charm of its two leads.
Following its predecessor’s massive success, Good Partner 2 is scheduled for a November 20th premiere. The first season, set inside Korea’s first divorce-specialist law firm, closed with a peak nationwide rating of 21% and earned star Jang Nara the Grand Prize at the SBS Drama Awards. Season 2 adds new partners played by Park Hae-jin and Kim Hye-yoon while Jang Nara reprises her award-winning role.
Another notable addition is Run Towards You, a time-slip romance starring Bona and Park Geon-il. It follows a top actress who uses her knowledge of the future to travel back to 2011 and prevent her first love from falling into a fatal debt trap. The story’s twists hinge on lottery numbers and sibling teamwork to rewrite a tragic past.
Variety: Laughter and Adventure
On the variety front, Yoo Jae-suk anchors two weekend shows for Viu. Whenever Possible 5 sees him and actor Yoo Yeon-seok drop rigid plans for spontaneous trips with guests. The show recently featured Byun Yo-han, who shared lighthearted stories about his marriage to Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany. Sixth Sense B-Side revives the mind-bending game of identifying fake venues, now with new cast member BIBI joining Yoo Jae-suk, Song Eun-i, and Go Kyung-pyo.
Universe Rice Porridge Shop continues its heartwarming kitchen premise. The four celebrity sisters—Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and Ahn Yu-jin—recently broke their single-day sales record, surpassing 2 million won. Special part-timers D.O. and dancer Gabee provided a boost, with Gabee earning the title of “part-time queen” for her tireless work.
This is Hyun Moo Road offers an unscripted travel experience. Jeon Hyun-moo and Lee Joon navigate Vietnam without a fixed itinerary, from impromptu chess games in Hue’s ancient streets to joining local dancers in the park. Lee Joon reflected on the trip, praising the freedom of their unplanned adventure.
Implications for Viewers
Viu’s fall strategy blends returning hits, new original dramas, and a diverse variety roster, ensuring a strong finish to the year for K-content fans looking for both heart and humor.
