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This drama explores the concept of ‘fate’ and the unpredictable nature of life, alongside the themes of love and sacrifice as experienced by those who endeavor to defy their destinies

Ha Ri visits a cabin in the woods to spend time with her friends. While there, she encounters a tarot card reader who reveals that she is destined for an unrequited love. Additionally, who is that enigmatic girl referring to Kang Lim as "oppa"?

An Eun Young is a newly appointed nursing instructor at her school. She possesses a unique gift that allows her to perceive jelly-like creatures formed from the remnants of human desires, and she has the capability to eliminate these jellies. Armed with a toy knife and a BB gun, she confronts these entities. An Eun Young feels that something enigmatic is occurring within the school. Hong In Pyo, who teaches Chinese at the same institution, also has a distinctive energy. To safeguard the students, An Eun Young collaborates with Hong In Pyo to eliminate the jellies.

In a new paranormal investigation, a connection is discovered between a string of frightening incidents spanning from 1958 to 1997, all originating from the identical residence

The narrative unfolds in a high school setting where Hari goes to school alongside her friends, Ka Eun and Hyun Woo. Whispers are spreading among the students about Park Joo Min, who is rumored to be haunted by a ghost. While Hari doubts these claims, bizarre occurrences begin to take place within the school. A boy named Kang Lim appears, asserting that he and Hari share a friendship. Who is this enigmatic figure, and is there any truth to the rumors?

The last installment of a series of brief ghost tales featured and led by Johnny's Jr. was titled "Kowai Nichiyoubi ~2000~ (Scary Sunday ~2000~)." This series had four individuals serving as "navigators" who presented the episodes: Akanishi Jin, Hasegawa Jun, Nagatani (formerly of Johnnys), and Hagewara Yukito.

One year ago, Mo Xiao Yun lost the hearing in her left ear due to an accident, which also led to her experiencing unusual sounds. She suspects that these sounds may be coming from a different realm, but she chooses to pretend not to notice in the hopes that it will go away. However, on her first day at a new job, she encounters a ghost who turns out to be her coworker, Ken. In an attempt to rid Xiao Yun of the ghost, her colleagues enlist the help of a specialist in exorcism and mortuary practices, Zhang Ji En. Despite Ji En's efforts, the ghost continues to haunt Xiao Yun.

Tse Chi Tong used to be the next in line to inherit a medicinal oil business that shut down over a decade ago. Presently, he is fully committed to his job as a postal worker, residing with his younger sibling Mei Ling and the faithful servant of his deceased father, Chan Tung. Tong's tranquil routine takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the ghost of a woman named Mak Chau Kuen, who shares her heartbreaking love story with him and implores him to fulfill a specific task. Determined to assist her, Tong joins forces with the spirited wealthy young lady Wong Yuk Cham on a mission to locate a missing letter from Kuen's lover, Miu Lin Sin, dating back 12 years.

In this 1970s supernatural thriller, Wang Jian, a police officer, stumbles upon the ghost of his neighbor, Huang Yinggu, who has been trapped in a braid inside the police station for over a decade. As Yinggu slowly unravels her tragic story to Jian, it is revealed that she was wrongly convicted of a crime she did not commit. Her nephew, Ye Jiasheng, was the true culprit who framed her to cover his tracks. Despite her efforts to break ties with Jiasheng's son, Ye Zuguang, who is involved in criminal activities, tragedy strikes again when Zuguang commits a heinous act and tries to pin it on Yinggu's daughter, Sun Minghua. With Jian now a police inspector, he works tirelessly to uncover the truth and bring justice to the innocent victims. However, Jiasheng, a cunning senior police inspector, uses deceitful tactics to protect his son, even resorting to framing innocent individuals and tampering with evidence. In a dramatic confrontation, Yinggu's ghost confronts Jiasheng, who remains unrepentant until his eventual demise from cancer. Justice ultimately prevails as new evidence surfaces, leading to Zuguang's confession and conviction. As the story unfolds, a subplot emerges involving Jian's wife, Baoyan, accepting bribes on his behalf, leading to her decision to come clean and face the consequences. The series concludes with Baoyan's release from prison and a heartwarming reunion with Jian and their family.

The tale of Lee Segye, who possesses the ability to glimpse one minute ahead, and Ha Nabi, who captured his attention

Xia Dong Qing, a seemingly invisible individual, possesses a unique ability to perceive the existence of otherworldly beings. Raised in an orphanage, he recently completed his university studies and is now focused on preparing for a postgraduate entrance exam and seeking employment. In the midst of his endeavors, Dong Qing lands a job at 444 Convenience Store. Rumored to be haunted after midnight, the store actually serves as a portal connecting two distinct dimensions in space. (iQiyi)

Cha Seung Hyo is a child who was abandoned and later adopted in the United States, ultimately becoming a person with a cold demeanor. Son Il Gun, a deceased father, left his relationship with his daughter unresolved. To ensure his daughter is taken care of, he inhabits Seung Hyo's body for three hours each day over a period of 49 days. Using Seung Hyo's resources, he buys gifts for his daughter that he was unable to provide during his lifetime. His daughter, Young In, is a hot-headed young woman who encounters Seung Hyo while working part-time. Initially, she has a negative impression of him, but as time passes, she begins to develop feelings for the isolated Seung Hyo, who struggles to connect with others due to his painful past.

Meisuke Nueno, also known as Nube, is the homeroom teacher for a 2nd grade 3 class at a high school. Despite sometimes appearing foolish, he deeply cares for his students. In addition to his caring nature, Meisuke Nueno possesses a demonic hand which he uses to solve supernatural cases and protect his students from monsters.

The series centers on Ra Eun Ho, an 18-year-old aspiring webtoon artist, who faces challenges in a school that prioritizes wealth and academic excellence. When she is falsely accused of being the infamous Student X, a notorious troublemaker, her future becomes jeopardized. Teaming up with Hyun Tae Woon, the distant son of the school's director with a complicated history, they develop an unexpected partnership. As their bond deepens, they collaborate with fellow students to confront the corrupt educational system and advocate for reform.

In our classroom, there are 21 students. "What do you mean... Your class initially had 20 students..!!" A calm fourth-grade class at Treasure High School. A story of friendship and suspense as they begin to doubt each other. Can they uncover the mystery of the ghost? (BambooNetwork.co.kr)

Cha Cha Ung is a well-known stage and TV magician known for his sarcastic humor and love for performing spectacular tricks. What most people don't realize is that he has a group of mysterious assistants - ghosts. Despite their supernatural nature, Cha Cha Ung sees them as his team and they see him as their leader. When he encounters Ko Seul Hae, a passionate young police officer investigating an incident related to his magic show, he initially tries to dismiss her. However, she recognizes the potential of his unique skills in fighting crime and convinces him to join forces with the police. Together, they use his ghostly helpers to thwart evil criminals. As they work together in this unconventional partnership, could a romantic connection also blossom between them?

College student Stone has had a fascination with the paranormal since he was a child. In an attempt to persuade his crush to join the little-known "Supernatural Sensing Society," he devises a plan to carry out a daring rescue mission. Unfortunately, the situation takes a tragic turn, resulting in Stone sacrificing his life to save his crush from drowning. Upon his death, Stone encounters Lou, a guide from the Underworld who mistakenly captures his spirit but ultimately brings him back to life. Together, they find themselves in the Dream Pavilion, where they must assist lost souls or face eternal imprisonment in the Underworld. (kdramadiary) Co-production with Hong Kong.

Joo Joong Won, the miserly and avaricious head of Kingdom, a large conglomerate that encompasses a prominent department store and a hotel, encounters the melancholic Tae Gong Shil, who began to see ghosts following an accident. Their lives shift dramatically as they collaborate to confront the fear and sorrow caused by the apparitions, while also investigating a kidnapping case from Joong Won's past. Unbeknownst to them, they gradually develop feelings for one another.

Yun Hwa Pyeong, a young clairvoyant from a family of shamans, discovers the existence of a formidable demon known as "Son" (Guest)

Seo Young Min works as a taxi driver who unexpectedly starts picking up ghostly passengers. He soon becomes the go-to driver for these supernatural beings, fulfilling their wishes. One day, Kang Ji Hyun enters Seo Young Min's taxi, but there's a twist - she has amnesia and cannot leave the vehicle. Taking on the role of the taxi's sales manager, Kang Ji Hyun teams up with Seo Young Min to help various ghosts fulfill their desires, including tracking down a serial killer. With the support of Do Kyu Jin, a dedicated ER doctor, they work together to prevent sinister events at the hospital.

The narrative revolves around Yang Shi On, a woman who gains the ability to perceive spirits after emerging from a six-year coma, and Cha Gun Woo, a man who holds a firm belief in tangible proof. As the two detectives collaborate to assist spirits bound to items at a lost-and-found facility in finding peace, they gradually come to understand one another. This drama will explore a romantic triangle involving both spirits and humans. Si On's deceased boyfriend, Lee Hyung Joon, will manifest as a spirit, enhancing the supernatural love story involving Si On and Gun Woo. Hyung Joon was a distinguished member of the police force but met with a tragic fate due to an accident.

Sze Sai Lun and his family arrive in town where he takes on the role of the new judge. He is faced with the task of sentencing the town fool, who later ends up dead by hanging outside Sai Lun's residence. Wong Tin Pak is accused by the townspeople for the fool's death. As the situation deteriorates, Sai Lun stumbles upon a ceramic pillow that holds a mysterious spirit offering assistance in solving the case.

Shunichi Minami is a handsome and academically successful high school student, while Chiyomi Horikiri is a talented dancer with a bright personality. They were childhood friends and each other's first loves, but drifted apart after Shunichi's father disappeared. One stormy night, Chiyomi argues with her parents about her future plans and decides to leave home. Seeking shelter from the rain, she suddenly wishes to return to her childhood and magically shrinks to 15 cm in height. When Shunichi stumbles upon tiny Chiyomi, she asks him to keep her size a secret and he takes her to his house.

A detective who does not believe in the paranormal uses his scientific expertise to investigate mysterious occurrences. He remains steadfast in his conviction that ghosts only exist metaphorically within people's minds.

He Tan, a college student facing the possibility of leaving school, finds himself smitten with the popular Wang Dan Sui. Determined to win her over, he boldly declares in front of his peers that he will graduate with top honors and then ask her out. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he begins to see ghosts and befriends seven spirits of various ages, personalities, and appearances that haunt the campus. Initially disruptive, these ghosts eventually become his companions.

In a high school setting, a cheerful young girl crosses paths with a math prodigy who excels in IQ but lacks emotional intelligence. However, he harbors a hidden side that sets him apart. Lin Yuan, a 17-year-old, experiences heartbreak when she falls for her math teacher. As she navigates the challenges of growing up, she learns to move on from an unattainable love and bid farewell to her past companions. Despite carrying the scars of heartbreak, she struggles to open her heart again until she meets Xiao En, a smart and attractive math teacher. Will history repeat itself, or is there a deeper enigma at play? Lin Yuan becomes captivated by his brilliance and charisma, getting entangled in a new yet familiar romantic journey.

Taking place during the early 1800s Qing dynasty, one year following the events of the previous installment, Sze Sai Lun encounters a fresh pillow spirit who persuades him to take on the role of the new magistrate for Sin-yau County.

In this tale reminiscent of "Ghostbusters," youthful watchmen from the Joseon Dynasty battle against demons. Against the backdrop of the royal palace, the heroes defeat these malevolent beings while the villains exploit them for their own agendas. The palace is filled with dark schemes aimed at seizing control and overthrowing the king. This narrative of young demon hunters beautifully illustrates the challenges and joys of life in all their richness. (MBC)

The plot centers around the otherworldly experiences of 10 individuals, such as the puzzling vanishing of a single mother's child, the peculiar behavior of a bookstore proprietor, a fanatical otaku observing his neighbor, and the sudden arrival of a young wife pushing a closed baby stroller. (JayneStars)

Seung Jae was a high school student whose life was abruptly cut short in a traffic accident. At the time of his passing, he was in a relationship with Su Ah, another student at the school. A year later, Su Ah begins to receive emails that unveil hidden truths about Seung Jae. It is revealed that he had been unfaithful to Su Ah, as he was also involved with Eun Ho, the sister of his friend Du Hyeon. Furthermore, Dong Cheol, a classmate aspiring to be a football player, stopped participating in his extracurricular activities following Seung Jae's death and has since ceased attending school. As Su Ah reads the emails, more of her own secrets gradually come to light.

The play revolves around Xia Dong Qing and Zhao Li, who acts as a soul ferryman, assisting lingering souls who have unfinished business in the mortal realm. Despite appearing inconspicuous, Xia Dong Qing harbors a mysterious ability - his special eyes, known as Yin and Yang Eyes, allow him to perceive beings from the spirit world and interact with them. This unique gift brings about various challenges for Xia Dong Qing.

"Love is the era of commitment. You can have a shared partner." A teenage boy, thrown into a puzzling harem situation, chooses to partake in "polyamorous relationships" with alluring girls, all while navigating peculiar dating guidelines. Yet, beneath the unconventional love arrangement lies an unexpected secret... (HikariTV)

Xiao Zhen, a 16-year-old girl, possesses the unique gift of being able to communicate with spirits. While assisting the living in connecting with their departed loved ones, Xiao Zhen navigates the challenges of adolescence alongside the responsibilities of interacting with the spirit realm. (HBO Asia)

The narrative follows Tang Yu, a direct descendant of the legendary Tang who made a brave sacrifice in ancient times. In the present day, Tang Yu stumbles upon a bottle filled with miraculous healing powers, granting him the extraordinary ability to heal others.

The tale humorously depicts ghosts who are unable to depart our realm due to their strong connection to the living

Koyama Akira, a teacher at a middle school, possesses the gift of detecting spirits. At his recent assignment, he encounters a ghost named Akane, who was once a teacher at the school.

Detective Ango Ishikawa is known for his intelligence and sharp observational skills. He maintains excellent physical fitness and possesses a strong drive for success. Ango prioritizes his work above all else, with little presence of a personal life. Following a gunshot wound to the head at a crime scene, Ango teeters on the edge of life and death. From that point on, Ango gains the ability to communicate with and see the deceased.

Detective Cheo Yong utilizes his talent for communicating with spirits to crack cases.

After a former criminal was unexpectedly granted the ability to see spirits, his life took a dramatic turn. Spirits sought his assistance one by one, beginning with the deceased. What messages were they trying to convey to him?

Luo Yi Fan is the passionate village chief who encounters ghosts every day at 5:20 PM, while Zhao Nuan is a new lawyer who trusts in the legal system to promote fairness and justice. Their paths cross with the charming and romantic elite lawyer Wen Wei Ren, leading to a series of unexpected cases. As the clash between "Faith in God" and "Law" unfolds, a variety of strange and unresolved cases await resolution. The hidden secret among the trio slowly comes to light.

The students in sophomore class E possess vibrant personalities and prove to be quite unruly. Is it possible that replacing the current teacher could lead to a positive transformation? Wang Ge Bi, a wealthy student, steps up to take on the role of leading class E. With his disregard for rules, along with the physical education teacher Wu Wei and a new teacher named Su Yi, chaos ensues and transforms the school into a lively environment.

This is a tale of the overwhelming President Xiao Xiao navigating their relationship with their nephew Mei Ruo Bin amidst his declining mental health and complicated social interactions, immersing himself in a web of deceit. Xiao Wei is the deputy chief of Yuanhang Media. In the pursuit of his crush, Mei Xin, he willingly takes on the responsibility of looking after his younger brother, Mei Ruo Bin, who came back to town to study while Xiao Wei was away on a business trip. As a high school student at an international college, Mei Ruo Bin clashes with Xiao Wei. This mischievous nephew disrupts his uncle's life like a tiny troublemaker. Xiao Xiao must put in extra effort to care for his nephew in order to please his girlfriend, Mei Xin.

Mei suffers from memory loss after a traumatic incident but manages to lead a satisfying life, finding joy in her job and being supported by her loving fiancé and closest friend. However, her world is turned upside down when she becomes a suspect in a murder case that she has no recollection of. As she delves deeper into uncovering the truth, Mei realizes that some of those she thought were her allies are actually her enemies. Betrayal lurks around every corner as she struggles to unravel the mystery, all while keeping her own hidden secret.

After a tragic accident, Morikawa Natsumi finds herself invisible and unable to communicate with anyone, leading her to roam the streets as a ghost. Her life takes a surprising turn when she locks eyes with Ichijo Ryouei, a young man who is also a ghost drifting aimlessly through the city. This story serves as a precursor to the "Memory Arc" and "Love Arc", showcasing the special moments Natsumi and Ryouei shared following their initial encounter in the afterlife, all while being pursued relentlessly by the Grim Reaper. It is an original tale not featured in the webtoon "Take Me, I'm Yours" by RoseBean and One Punch Rabbit.

Since he was a child, Bai Luo Yin lived with his divorced, financially struggling father, Bai Han Qi, and his grandmother. At 16, his mother, Jiang Yuan, revealed her plans to marry wealthy official Gu Wei Ting. Gu Wei Ting's son, Gu Hai, held a grudge against his father due to his mother's passing and disapproved of the remarriage. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the step-brothers ended up in the same high school class by chance. Over time, their relationship took on a new dimension.

The play narrates the journey of young individuals as they undergo transformation following a seemingly innocent game of hide-and-seek. During the game, a hidden secret is uncovered by the players, leading to the unraveling of longstanding friendships.

In Duon Village, a place where the spirits of the deceased who have gone missing linger, Kim Wook, a con artist, accidentally finds himself in the village and becomes involved in a quest to reveal the truth behind their vanishings

Haruhi Fujioka is a diligent student attending the prestigious Ouran Academy in Bunky, Tokyo. While seeking a peaceful place to study, she stumbles upon the Third Music Room, where the Ouran Academy Host Club, consisting of six male students, entertains female "clients". In their initial encounter, Haruhi accidentally breaks a valuable antique vase worth 8,000,000 (US$80,000 in English manga) and is required to work off the debt by serving the club.

Domoto Tsuyoshi stars as Tenma, a character who has the gift of communicating with spirits but is hesitant to use it. Despite his reluctance, he is appointed as the president of a company specializing in exorcisms. Joining him on his supernatural missions are Kawaguchi Haruna and Minagawa Sarutoki. In the neighborhood, Serina portrays an elderly woman who constantly pursues Tenma, while Sato Jiro appears as Tenma's deceased father who communicates with him in his dreams.