Upcoming Chinese and Korean dramas in January 2017

Pretty Li Hui Zhen (Jan 2 on Hunan TV)
A Chinese remake of She Was Pretty, a Korean romantic comedy about a girl who meets her first love once again but she has become an ugly duckling while he matured into a handsome young man. Starring Dilraba Dilmurat and Sheng Yi Lun (eng subs on Viki). 

Magic Star (Jan 3 on Youku)
A fantasy xianxia about a group of young heroes on a quest to save humanity. Starring Wu Lei and Chen Xiang (eng subs on Viki).
 
Love & Life & Lie (Jan 4 on Zhejiang TV)
A young girl becomes part of a wealthy family and gets thrown in a complicated romance full lies and deception. Starring Chen Xiao and Zhou Dongyu (eng subs on Viki)
 
General and I (Jan 2 on Hunan TV)
In the middle of a bloody war battle, two lovers fight to prove their love for each other despite their nation’s turmoil. Starring Wallace Chung and Angelababy (eng subs on Dramafever). 
 
Legend of the Condor Heroes (Jan 9 on Dragon TV and iQiYi)
The first part of the Condor Trilogy that focuses on the legendary romance between Guo Jing and Huang Rong. Starring Yang Xu Wen and Li Yi Tong.
 
Kun Lun Que: Past and Present Life (Jan 12 on Tencent QQ)
A web series about a love story that transcends through time and space. Starring Xu Hai Qiao and Viann Zhang.
 
Voice (Jan 14 OCN and Viki)
An action-packed crime thriller about a once famous detective and a new recruit teaming up to bring down the serial killer who has turned their lives upside down. Starring Jang Hyuk and Lee Ha Na. 
The Journey
The Journey (Jan 16 on iQiYi)
A story transcends that time and space. Starring Ma Ke and Fu Xin Bo.
 
Missing Nine (Jan 18 on MBC)
A washed up superstar who gets stranded on a private island with his gorgeous new stylist after an unexpected plane crash. Starring Jung Kyung Ho and Baek Jin Hee (eng subs on Dramafever). 
Detective Samoyeds (Jan 18) (Feb 15 on Youku)
A team of detectives fight crime in Chang An. Starring Xu Hai Qiao and Ju Jing Yi.
 
Defendant (Jan 23 on SBS) 
A man wakes up in prison accused of a murder he cannot remember. Starring Ji Sung, Uhm Ki Joon and Kwon Yuri (eng subs on Viki). 
 
Chief Kim k-drama
Chief Kim (Jan 25 on SBS) 
A workplace comedy about a shady accountant who becomes a man of the people. Starring Nam Goong Min (eng subs on Viki).
 
Saimdang, the Herstory (Jan 25 on SBS)
Another time-travel drama about stepping into the past to discover the story behind renowned artists Saimdang. Starring Lee Young Ae and Song Seung Hoon.
 
The Glory of Tang Dynasty (Jan 29 on Beijing TV, Anhui TV and QQ)
An epic historical drama about a woman who rises above the odds to earn her place in the palace. Starring Jing Tian.
Dilraba Dilmurat Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms
Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms (Jan 30 on Zhejiang and Dragon TV)
A novel-adaptation about a romance that spans three lives and three worlds between a fox spirit and a prince. Starring Yang Mi and Mark Chao (eng subs on Dramafever). 
The Korean version of Robin Hood. Starring Yoon Kyun Sang and Chae Soo Bin (eng subs on Viki). 
Love Just Come (Jan 30 on Jiangsu TV)
A woman from the orphanage meets a man from a well-to-do family who constantly looks out for her in her quest to make the best fragrance. Starring Han Dong, Jiang Kai Tong and Li Wei.
 
Kris Wu in Journey to the West Conquering the Demons
Journey to the West 2 (Jan 28) –> Movie 
Tang San Zang leads his unwilling disciples in an adventure filled expedition to the West. Starring Kris Wu and Lin Gengxin.
 
Kung Fu Yoga (Jan 28) –> Movie
An archeologist leads a group of average joes to take an unexpected journey to India in search for treasure. Starring Jackie Chan, Aarif Lee and Zhang Yixin Lay.
 
Duckweed (Jan 28) –> Movie
A successful pro racer who has a strained relationship with his father finds himself taking on an unexpected journey of friendship and brotherhood. Starring Deng Chao, Eddie Peng and Zanilia Zhao.
 
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