You have several possibilities to watch Asian Dramas online, but if you do not understand English well, you will, unfortunately, be very limited because there are still too few sites offering subtitles in French or other languages, and the latter is sometimes paid for through subscriptions.
In this category, we will list sites where you can see your series and we do not reference all existing sites, but the most popular. This list is not exhaustive because some sites will disappear or change their names and others may also see the light of day in the meantime. The series come and go on some of these channels as well, so don't hesitate to look for them again, a few months apart.
There is no longer any need to introduce NETFLIX, the subscription streaming platform. Its plus is the broadcasting and rebroadcasting of Asian dramas. The series remains present between 4 to 6 months before giving way to new ones. The advantage is that the series comes back regularly too. If you missed one, you will have to wait a few months before finding it again. The Dramas are always in the original version with subtitles and you can choose the language of your subtitles (French or other). Netflix also exists as an application for your mobile phone. If you are not a NETFLIX subscriber, you can register for the first time on the site, and thus benefit from a 30-day free trial.
Url: www.netflix.com
WETV: This application offers you some Asian series, with English subtitles for free. However, for a subscription (about 60€ per year), this application will allow you to watch the latest popular series in VIP mode, without advertisements. Not all series are streamed on this app, so it is strongly advised to have additional apps for other series you want to watch. There is also a version for the net. Please note that depending on the region of the world where you are, some dramas will not necessarily be accessible.
Url: www.wetv.com
RAKUTEN group's mobile application is free with quite annoying advertising breaks, but if you take the plunge and take out a subscription (around 60€ per year), you will then see your Asian series without advertising breaks which is much more pleasant. It is a team of volunteers who translate the series into several languages, including French. You have to be patient because when a drama is being broadcast in the country of origin, the episodes arrive bit by bit as well as the translations. They have a very large selection and you can search by series name, series type, etc. The series are archived and if you only know the English title, the site finds you the series with the title in French, Spanish, etc., and vice versa The little extra is the minute comments of people (sort of "chat") who have watched, or who are watching a series, which are often very funny. If you prefer not to be distracted by comments, it is quite possible to deactivate them. For some series, which we would describe as mediocre, these comments make them watchable and enjoyable until the end. There is also a version for the net and if you have Amazon Prime for your television, you can also access VIKI via your subscription. Note that depending on the region of the world where you are, some dramas will not necessarily be accessible.
Url: www.viki.com
: On this site, you can see part of the series for free, and for some in their entirety. If you opt for the VIP mode, which is on subscription (about sixty euros per year) you will not have ads before each episode (there can be up to 5 ads before) and can watch everything. IQYI only offers English subtitles. There are also anime and TV shows on this platform.
Url: www.iq.com
WATCH ASIAN (also called DRAMACOOL) - there are several extensions. This is the ultimate site to find or find virtually any Asian series, past or recent. The site is free but the programs are only in their original version or their original version with English subtitles. If it says SUB, it's translated into English, if it says RAW, it's only available in the original language of the drama. The site also offers downloads and it's free. There are several extensions for this website but, especially if you use your phone, there are a lot of ads and pop-ups, which is often frustrating.
Url: www1.watchasian.eu
: There is a mix of series subtitled in English, French and other languages. It's a bit haphazard luck to tell you the truth. The site is free but there are a lot of advertisements, before and during your episodes, which is sometimes very frustrating. You have the possibility of subscribing to a subscription plan to reduce advertisements. Some dramas are also available with subtitles in other languages like Spanish, French, etc.
Url: www.dailymotion.com
on YouTube, there are Asian series and films but with English subtitles. You can watch them for free (but there will be ad breaks while you watch your episodes) or through a subscription if you don't want to be bothered by ads. Some dramas are also available with subtitles in other languages like Spanish, French, etc.
Url: www.youtube.com
The site is free but the programs are only in the original version or original version with English subtitles. If it says SUB, it's translated into English, if it says RAW, it's only available in the original language of the drama. We don't like it because there are far too many pop-ups and advertisements, often for sites prohibited for those under 18.
Url: www.kissasian.org
: There is a European version of this Chinese application. It offers a few series and films, but they are only subtitled in English and the choice is still very limited to this day. Also, if you don't subscribe, the ability to watch the dramas is further reduced. It seems to us that they should be given a little more time so that it develops a little more.
Url: application disponible sur google play (version anglaise et française)
We recently discovered this site which offers series subtitled in English, Khmer, Indonesian and Malaysian in streaming but also for download. You can watch dramas for free but you can also create an account via Google, Facebook, Yahoo, Microsoft, or Github. For the subtitles to be displayed, remember to check if they are active by clicking on the letters CC which is in a small rectangle. This takes you to the subtitle language selection menu.
Url: https://kisskh.me
This site offers the streaming of anime and some manga series. There is also an application of the same name for mobile phones, for which the first 14 days are free. Whether on the website or the mobile application, you are required to create an account and pay for a subscription, but you can choose the type of subscription: Fan (4.99€ per month), MegaFan ( 6.49€ per month), or MegaFan Annual (64.99€ per year), especially if you are an anime fan.
Url: www.crunchyroll.com
