We are incredibly grateful to mark July 17th as the 7th anniversary of the launch of KOCOWA+ service. This lucky 7th year is a celebration for KOCOWA+, the premier K-content streaming platform, alongside our fans worldwide. In April, we fulfilled our promise to expand our service to 73 countries, allowing more fans to enjoy Korean entertainment with professional multi-language subtitles here on KOCOWA+.
As we commemorate the 7th anniversary of KOCOWA+ alongside our beloved fans, affectionately known as KOCONUTS, we extend our heartfelt thanks with a special shoutout on the main page of our platforms. We invited fans to share their all-time favorite K-Dramas, and received many, overwhelming responses! Additionally, we’ll showcase our favorite shows associated with the number ‘7’!
KOCONUTS’ Recommendations
“Children of Nobody”, recommended by Lila from Brazil
Cast: Kim Sun A, Lee Yi Kyung, Nam Gyu Ri, Cha Hak Yeon
Synopsis: Woo Kyung has led a diligent life as a devoted daughter, mother, and child development consultant. However, a mysterious incident shatters her world and turns everything upside down, leaving her to rely on Ji Heon, a detective from the Violent Crimes Unit, who is willing to listen to her story.
“Connection”, recommended by Sharon from the United Kingdom
Cast: Ji Sung,Jeon Mi Do, Kwon Yul, Kim Kyung Nam, Jeong Soon Won, Jung Yu Min, Kim Min Ju
Synopsis: Detective Jang Jae Gyeong of Anhyeon’s narcotics unit, a ten-year veteran, unexpectedly falls into a trap and gets involved in drug addiction. Despite his role as a narcotics officer, he denies being a user, but his health deteriorates due to a potent new drug unknown to the police. Reporter Oh Yoon Jin from the Anhyun Economic Daily reconnects with Jae Gyeong from their high school days. When a woman dies from the same drug, Yoon Jin pursues the story, intertwining her fate with Jae Gyeong’s once more. As the case unfolds, involving Geumhyung Group’s vice-chairman and Anhyun’s prosecutor, a sinister network linked to $50 million threatens their friendship and lives. Jae Gyeong vows retribution against the mysterious drug lord, but who will emerge victorious in this battle for justice?
“Extra-Ordinary You”, recommended by Damaris Mtz from Mexico
Cast: Kim Hye Yoon, Rowoon, Kim Young Dae, Lee Jae Wook
Synopsis: Dan Oh, a high school girl from a wealthy family with a congenital heart condition, discovers she’s a character in a cartoon when her memories start disappearing. Determined to find her true life and love, she teams up with an unnamed character, Student Number 13, whose life changes after meeting Dan Oh. Together, they embark on a mysterious adventure to uncover the secrets of the romance cartoon world and reclaim their independent lives.
K-Content Associated with the Number ‘7’
The most recently aired K-drama that grabbed many viewers’ attention due to its spoonful of makjang and spice plus has an association with the number seven is, “The Escape of the Seven”. This series ended with two seasons, leaving viewers with mixed feelings.
Cast: Um Ki Joon, Hwang Jung Eum, Lee Joon, Lee Yu Bi, Shin Eun Kyung, Yoon Jong Hun, Jo Yoon Hee, Jo Jae Yun, Lee Duk Hwa
Synopsis: A girl disappears from the world due to the Bobble Incident, and seven wicked people are involved in the incident. Seven villains, including the CEO of a drama production company, Geum La Hui, a gangster, Min Do Hyuk, a girl group trainee, Han Monet, CEO of entertainment, Yang Jin Mo, a teacher, Go Myoung Ji, a detective, Nam Chul Woo, and a gynecologist, Cha Ju Ran. They will play a game designed by convict Matthew Lee for seven charges of greed, betrayal, falsehood, distortion, incitement, envy, and indulgence. To escape the deity’s punishment, the villains cleverly unite and deceive each other. What were the unwashed sins committed by the wicked? How has the fate of a girl changed due to fake news that began with selfishness and desire? Who will be able to survive this bloody revenge?
“Queen for Seven Days”
Would you believe it if there was a queen on the throne just for seven days? Well, Lady Shin, or Queen Dan Gyoeng, was dethroned from her position after merely seven days from her rivals during the Joseon Dynasty. She’s been known to be the shortest person to have reigned as a Queen in the history of Korea. It’s also been known that the King and the Queen spent the rest of their lives longing for each other after she was dethroned and abandoned. Unlike how everyone else used to look at him with fear in their eyes, Lee Yung met a young woman who reached out to him first. He desired to become a good king for her, but the world was too cruel to him. This fictional drama focuses on the love and struggle of the woman who was unwillingly drawn into the political world.
Celebrate 7th Anniversary will More Exciting Titles on KOCOWA+!
There are more shows associated with the number seven, such as “School 2017” starring Kim Se Jeong and Kim Jung Hyun, where students fight against discrimination to achieve their goals. You can also enjoy the best K-pop variety shows featuring SEVENTEEN (“NANA TOUR with SEVENTEEN”) and the two seasons of “IN THE SOOP” with the seven members of BTS. Explore all this and more right here on KOCOWA+.
