Fans can watch these 10 K-dramas for free during Viki’s K-Drama Day 2026
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Rakuten Viki, one of the world’s leading streaming platforms for Asian content, is hosting its fourth annual K-Drama Day, a multi-day celebration of the global fandom surrounding Korean entertainment.
From September 25th through October 1st, viewers in select regions will be able to watch 10 of Viki’s most popular Korean series for free without a paid subscription, including:
- Spirit Fingers
- To My Beloved Thief
- Positively Yours
- IDOL I
- Last Summer
- Love Me
- Ms. Incognito
- A Bona Fide Killer
- First Lady
- The Scarecrow
‘IDOL I’ starring Choi Soo-young and Kim Jae-young is one of the K-dramas that fans can watch for free during Viki’s K-Drama Day.
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This year Viki is also giving K-drama lovers a more direct role in the celebration. For a limited time, fans can visit the K-Drama Day website and vote for their favorite K-drama for a chance to see it featured on billboards around the world. The winning series will be revealed on September 25th and will be displayed shortly thereafter on digital billboards in key U.S. cities and select international markets.
Voting closes on September 24th.
‘Positively Yours’ starring Choi Jin-hyuk and Oh Yeon-seo
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“Fans have always been at the heart of Viki,” Viki CEO Sam Wu said in a statement. “K-Drama Day is our tribute to the incredible passion of this global community. Thank you for making Viki what it is today. We are thrilled to celebrate this day by putting your voices front and center.”
“A Bona Fide Killer” starring Kong Hyo-jin
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K-Drama Day 2026 will also feature exclusive content and giveaways for fans, including:
- A video compilation featuring shoutouts from K-drama stars like Park Ji-hoon, Lee Hye-ri, Hwang In-youp, Choi Soo-young, Kang Tae-oh, Kim Se-jeong and Kong Hyo-jin
- An interview with Bae In-hyuk, star of Our Universe
- An interview with So Jae-hyun, director of Dive into You, a Viki co-production debuting September 26th
- A conversation and snack truck video with the Dive into You cast, including Kim Ji-yeon (a.k.a. Bona of WJSN), Park Seo-ham, Jang Se-hyuk and Moon Seung-you
- An interview with Yoon Jong-ho, director of A Bona Fide Killer, an action drama starring Kong Hyo-jin that recently topped viewer ratings in South Korea during its run
- Contests offering prizes including signed polaroids from actors appearing in Viki series, such as Moon Sang-min, Park Sung-hoon, Nam Ji-hyun, Kong Hyo-jin and many more
‘To My Beloved Thief’ starring Nam Ji-hyun and Moon Sang-min
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‘The Scarecrow’ starring Park Hae-soo and Lee Hee-joon
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Viki is also providing its community with exclusive access to special offers and promotions through its 2026 K-Drama Day partners, including:
- Agoda: The global travel platform is offering Viki users a booking discount as well as a chance to win a complimentary overnight stay in South Korea.
- LG: LG TV users in select regions can receive a one-month free trial of Viki Pass Standard through October 18th. Participating markets include the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and India.
- Rakuten Rewards: The leading cash back shopping platform is offering Viki fans a cash bonus for new members and increased cash back when shopping select lifestyle brands on Rakuten during K-Drama Day.
- WEBTOON: The world’s largest digital comics platform is partnering with Viki on a cross-promotion that will introduce Viki K-dramas to WEBTOON audiences.
‘Last Summer’ starring Lee Jae-wook and Choi Sung-eun
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More information can be found on Viki’s K-Drama Day 2026 website.
Viki can be watched for free (with ads) or without ads through its Viki Pass Standard and Viki Pass Plus subscription tiers, and is available on multiple platforms and devices.
Rakuten Viki is a global streaming destination for Asian entertainment, with an extensive library of dramas, variety shows, movies and Viki Originals from across Asia. Part of Rakuten Group, Inc., Viki has over 127 million registered users across more than 190 countries and territories and offers curated Asian content with subtitles for its global audience.
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