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πŸ“… BROADCAST & SIMULCAST TRACKER

Weekly Asian Drama Airing Schedule

Stay up to date with ongoing Korean, Chinese, and Japanese dramas. Track broadcast days, premiere hours (KST/CST), and official legal simulcast providers with multi-language subtitles (Sub Indo & English).

⏰ All broadcast times are displayed in Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) & China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8). Official streaming platforms usually release English & Indonesian subtitles (Sub Indo) within 2 to 6 hours after original broadcast.
Queen of Tears
βœ” COMPLETED SERIES South Korea tvN β€’ Netflix

Queen of Tears (눈물의 μ—¬μ™•)

Broadcast Run: March – April 2024 β€’ 16 Episodes β€’ Approx. 85 min per episode

A marriage crisis between a department store queen and her small-town husband turns into a miraculous rekindled romance against corporate intrigue.

Joy of Life
πŸ”΄ ONGOING C-DRAMA China Tencent β€’ WeTV

Joy of Life (εΊ†δ½™εΉ΄)

20:00 CST (Monday to Wednesday) β€’ 45 min per episode

A young man with 21st-century memories navigates royal court schemes, secret assassins, and political power struggles in ancient Southern Qing.

🌍 Global Airing Time Zone Converter

Convert standard Korean (KST) and Chinese (CST) broadcast times to your local time zone.

Origin Broadcast (KST / CST) Indonesia (WIB / Jakarta) Singapore / Malaysia (SGT) United States (EST / New York) United States (PST / LA) Europe (GMT / London)
20:00 CST (China Primetime) 19:00 WIB (Same Day) 20:00 SGT (Same Day) 08:00 AM EST (Same Day) 05:00 AM PST (Same Day) 12:00 PM GMT (Same Day)
21:10 KST (Korea tvN / JTBC) 19:10 WIB (Same Day) 20:10 SGT (Same Day) 08:10 AM EST (Same Day) 05:10 AM PST (Same Day) 12:10 PM GMT (Same Day)
22:00 KST (Late Primetime) 20:00 WIB (Same Day) 21:00 SGT (Same Day) 09:00 AM EST (Same Day) 06:00 AM PST (Same Day) 13:00 PM GMT (Same Day)

Understanding Asian Drama Broadcast Cycles & Simulcast Windows

Unlike American television networks that air one new episode per week over 22-episode seasons, South Korean miniseries broadcast on a paired 2-night schedule (typically Monday/Tuesday, Wednesday/Thursday, or Friday/Saturday). This delivers two full episodes every week, concluding a standard 16-episode series in just 8 weeks.

Live Broadcast vs. OTT Streaming Availability

While live viewers in South Korea and China watch the real-time television broadcast, international fans rely on OTT simulcasts. Licensed providers like Netflix, Viu, and Viki ingest raw video master feeds the minute television credits roll, applying professional subtitles for global distribution within hours.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding air dates, broadcast delays, and weekly hiatuses.

What does KST and CST stand for in the schedule?

KST stands for Korea Standard Time (UTC+9), which is the primary broadcast time zone for South Korean television. CST stands for China Standard Time (UTC+8), used for Chinese drama releases.

Why are some drama episodes delayed or postponed during holidays?

Korean networks occasionally preempt scheduled episodes during major national holidays (such as Chuseok or Lunar New Year) or global sporting events to broadcast holiday variety specials or live athletics.

How many episodes of a K-Drama air each week?

Almost all Korean primetime miniseries air exactly two episodes per week (e.g. Saturday and Sunday night). Weekend family dramas also air two episodes per week, while daily morning or evening dramas air five episodes per week (Monday through Friday).

Where can I find release times for Indonesian subtitles (Sub Indo)?

Visit our Subtitle Speed Guide (/subtitle-speed/) to compare exact turnaround times for Sub Indo across Viu, Netflix, Viki, and iQIYI.

Can I bookmark scheduled dramas to receive release reminders?

Yes. Click "+ Watchlist" on any card on this page to pin it to your private Saved Watchlist (/saved/) for rapid access on broadcast nights.