There’s no denying it — one of the many things Filipinos love about Korean
culture is the K-Drama. These stories from our Asian neighbors have taken
entertainment by storm since they started arriving on free television in
2003. We’ve fallen in love with the characters, cried with them in their
saddest moments, rejoiced in their happiest, and participated in their
struggles.
Not the series’ main men, but these on-screen abeojis win our hearts
every time!
While a prominent theme in K-Dramas is often romantic love, there are many
types of love also explored in these stories. There’s platonic love
between friends, a child’s filial love for a parent, and
parents’ familial love for their children.
There are so many memorable families in past and modern K-Dramas alike;
and with Father’s Day upon us, it’s time we put the spotlight
on the best abeojis currently streaming on
Viu. (WARNING: Minor spoilers ahead
if you haven’t seen any of these dramas!)
Hwang Chi-young of Sky Castle
Played by Choi Won-young
Courtesy of Viu
Although a successful doctor, Hwang Chi-young doesn’t resort to
traditional Asian parenting and doesn’t pressure his son to follow
in his footsteps. In a wealthy neighborhood plagued with superficial and
materialistic desires, Hwang Chi-young cares less about making himself
look good. Instead, he guides his son through the difficult journey of
puberty with values he believes in. Watch Sky Castle on
Viu Premium here!
Hong Dae Young of 18 Again
Played by Yoon Sang-hyun
Courtesy of Viu
Hong Dae-young became a father at a very early age. He felt he was robbed
of his youth and forced to work a job he did not love to provide for his
family. But then, his life begins to crumble as his wife wants a divorce
and his children stop speaking to him. Suddenly, he gets a second chance
at life when he mystically turns 18 again. As he pursues his dream of
being a basketball star again, he realizes he misses his children, so he
gets near them and uses his adulting knowledge to help them in any way.
Watch 18 Again on
Viu Premium here!
Choi Jeon Gap of Fight For My Way
Played by Jeon Bae-soo
Courtesy of Viu
The world of combat sports can be stressful and demanding. Whether as a
fighter, committee member, or announcer, it’s a world that not
everyone can enter. This is the hard reality that aspiring sports emcee
Choi Ae Ra (Kim Ji-won) realized. It’s a great thing that her
father, Choi Jeon-gap, is 100% supportive of her. No matter the obstacle,
Jeon-gap is always taking his daughter’s side and would always offer
advice whenever she needs them. Watch Fight For My Way on
Viu Premium charged to your PLDT Home bill here!
Do Chil-Goo from Strong Woman Do Bong-soon
Played by Yoo Jae-myung
Courtesy of Viu
Chil-goo knows when to play protective father to his superhuman daughter
Bong-soon, even though she appears to not need it. Chil-goo is never
overbearing or annoying and knows when to loosen up. Beneath the bubbly,
edgy, and somewhat cartoonish facade, Chil-goo is a simple father who
wants nothing more than to ensure his family is safe and in good
condition. He has no problem going the extra mile just to help his
daughter, even giving her his savings. Watch
Strong Woman Do Bong-soon on
Viu Premium here!
Kim Chang-gul from Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
Played by Ahn Gil-kang
Courtesy of Viu
This comedy-drama is about weightlifter Kim Bok-joo (Lee Sung-Kyung) whose
competitive nature and natural athleticism earned her a spot in a
prestigious athletic school. Such a huge responsibility would require a
lot of support from friends and family, and Bok-joo is lucky to have a
father like Kim Chang-gul. Aside from the never-ending moral support,
Chang-gul always makes sure his daughter is on a proper diet to keep her
in tip-top shape for practice and competition. Watch
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo on
Viu Premium here!
Sky Castle and other amazing shows on this list are currently
streaming on Viu. For a great and memorable experience in streaming them,
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