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The best part is that you can binge-watch your dramas without having to spend a lot of money! There are several free platforms that offer a wide variety of titles, with or without ads. Here are some of the best apps to watch dramas for free:
1. Viki (Rakuten Viki)
O Viki is one of the most popular platforms for watching dramas, with a huge variety of Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Thai dramas. It offers subtitles in several languages, including Portuguese, and is free, with the option to remove ads if you opt for the paid version.
Countries where it works: Available in Brazil and several other countries around the world.
Benefits:
- Wide variety of dramas.
- Subtitles in Portuguese and other languages.
- Access to new releases.
2. Kocowa
O Kocowa It focuses primarily on Korean dramas. It offers a free version with ads, but it also has a paid version without interruptions. It is an excellent option for those who love dramas produced in Korea.
Countries where it works: Available in Brazil and several Latin American countries.
Benefits:
- Focus on Korean dramas.
- Subtitles in Portuguese.
- Quality content.
3. YouTube
O YouTube offers a large number of dramas, many of them for free. Official channels and production companies often upload episodes, and you can watch these videos for free (with ads).
Countries where it works: Global, including Brazil.
Benefits:
- Easy and quick access.
- Some dramas available for free.
- Variety of content related to dramas.
4. WiTV
O WiTV is a free streaming service that offers an excellent selection of Asian dramas, including Chinese, Korean and Japanese dramas. The platform is simple to use and offers titles with Portuguese subtitles.
Countries where it works: Available in Brazil and other countries.
Benefits:
- Varied catalog of dramas.
- Subtitles in Portuguese.
- Totally free.
Cheap and paid apps for dramas
While the free options are great, if you're willing to invest a little more for a more complete and uninterrupted experience, there are great paid platforms that offer superior quality dramas, without ads, and with exclusive content.
1. Netflix
A Netflix has become one of the biggest names in entertainment, including dramas. In addition to producing its own line of original dramas, it offers a wide range of Korean, Chinese and Japanese titles. The picture quality is excellent and subtitles are available in several languages, including Portuguese.
Countries where it works: Global, including Brazil.
Benefits:
- Variety of dramas.
- High quality original productions.
- Subtitles in Portuguese and other languages.
2. Amazon Prime Video
O Amazon Prime Video It also has a catalog of dramas, although it is not as large as Netflix's. However, it offers quality productions and also has some exclusive titles that you will not find on other platforms.
Countries where it works: Global, including Brazil.
Benefits:
- Quality content.
- Some exclusive productions.
- Affordable plans.
3. iQIYI
O iQIYI is a streaming platform that started in China and has expanded to other countries. It is especially strong in Chinese dramas, but it also has Korean and Japanese dramas. The free version offers access to some of the content, but the paid version removes ads and offers more options.
Countries where it works: Available in Brazil and several other countries, including Asia and the USA.
Benefits:
- Focus on Chinese dramas.
- Excellent image quality.
- Subtitles in Portuguese.
4. WeTV
O WeTV is a platform with a vast collection of dramas, including Chinese, Korean and Thai series. It has an interesting catalog and is an excellent option for those looking for exclusive drama content.
Countries where it works: Global, including Brazil, USA, Europe and Asia.
Benefits:
- Wide variety of Asian dramas.
- Subtitles in Portuguese.
- Access to exclusive productions.
Languages and application compatibility
In addition to national options, many of these apps offer subtitles and content in multiple languages. For example:
- Viki offers subtitles in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French and many other languages.
- Kocowa It has subtitles in Portuguese and other languages, and is very popular in Latin America.
- WeTV offers subtitles in Portuguese, English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages, making it an excellent option for international drama fans.
- iQIYI has content with subtitles in several languages, including Portuguese, English and Spanish.
- Netflix offers a wide variety of subtitles in Portuguese, English and other languages.
