The new year brings new beginnings, and there is nothing better than kickstarting 2022 with the latest and best of Asian entertainment, right here on Viu! This January, gear up for another month of exciting releases – from crime-busting to fantasy, our latest offerings are sure to keep you glued to your screen. Buckle up, thrill-seekers – you are in for an emotional rollercoaster ride, with an array of invigorating shows awaiting you.

A toast to the new year – A host of exciting new shows for a fantastic Viu-ing experience

Catch the face of Hallyu, Rain, in Ghost Doctor, a fantasy medical drama featuring out-of-body experiences. Rain stars as Cha Young-min, a talented but arrogant doctor who falls into a coma. His spirit leaves his body and possesses Go Seung-tak (Kim Bum), a new resident doctor who is not very talented. Due to their clash in personalities and skills, an interesting budding friendship develops between them.

Play armchair detective and solve crimes with Through The Darkness, streaming first on Viu. Based on a non-fiction book co-written by Korea’s first criminal profiler Kwon Il-yong, it tells a story set in a time where criminal profiling was still a novel concept in society. Starring Kim Nam-gil as Song Ha-young, a calm and charismatic criminal profiler who investigate murder cases, and looks deeply into the mind of serial murderers.

Don’t miss out on catching K-drama darlings Yoo Seung-ho and Hyeri in Moonshine, which premiered recently. The historical romance drama set in the Joseon era tells the story of Nam Young (Yoo Seung-ho), an enforcement officer whose job is to prevent alcohol sales, and Kang Ro-seo (Hyeri), the sole breadwinner of a debt-ridden noble family who earns a living through selling alcohol. Their fateful encounter with discovering a hidden stash of alcohol brings about an endearing and beautiful romance.

Action thrillers to start the year on a brand-new high

In the mood for more crime-busting action? Catch Don’t Go Too Far – a movie featuring veteran actor Son Byung-ho. It tells the story of three sons and a daughter, looking to split their late father’s inheritance of 2 billion won. Amid a dispute for money, the eldest son receives a call from a mysterious kidnapper, requesting a 2 billion won ransom. With the inheritance getting tangled up with kidnapping, the situation escalates into chaos.

Go back in time with Memories of the Sword, a movie about three swordsmen from the Goryo Dynasty leading a revolution. Just as they were about to succeed with their quest for freedom and justice, Deokki (Lee Byung-hun) betrays them, leading to the death of one of his partners, and Seol-rang (Jeon Do-yeon) disappearing. 18 years later, Deok-ki has risen to become the most powerful man in the country. Seolrang, now a blind woman, trains her disciple to become a master of the sword for revenge.

With his well-defined features and chiseled body, it doesn’t take long for anyone to be smitten by popular actor Gong Yoo. This January, Gong Yoo fans are in for a treat as Viu brings you not one, but two movies starring the Korean heartthrob. The Suspect is a movie about a North Korean spy abandoned by his own country. He defects to South Korea but is framed as a prime suspect in a thrilling murder case. Fueled by vengeance, he seeks to take revenge and uncover the truth. Also, don’t miss the iconic Train to Busan, featuring a captivating story of a workaholic father and estranged daughter trapped on a high-speed train during a zombie apocalypse in South Korea.