Dramacool, a prominent free website for streaming pirated Asian dramas and TV shows, officially shut down on Thursday, citing copyright issues and escalated legal troubles.
Earlier this month, Dramacool’s websites, along with its communication hub Asianwiki.co, became inaccessible.
The popular K-Drama streaming site announced on Wednesday (November 27, 2024) on their platform’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming the closure of five major domains and apologizing for the abrupt end.
“Hi all. We are sorry to announce that we will be closing all 5 websites: Asianc, Dramanice, Watchasia, Runasian, Asianwiki. Due to the copyright, we cannot run the sites anymore. We apologize to every fan that always supported and loved DRAMACOOL. Thank you and Best Regards,” the operators wrote on X.
Hi all?
We are sorry to announce that we will be closing all 5 websites: Asianc, Dramanice, Watchasia, Runasian, Asianwiki. Due to the copyright, we cannot run the sites anymore.
We apologize to every fan that always supported and loved DRAMACOOL.
Thank you and Best Regards. pic.twitter.com/4ft5KIWBLv— Dramacool (@dramacoolcom) November 27, 2024
With Dramacool shutting down, we provide the three best legal alternatives for downloading or streaming movies online in high-quality resolution.
Best Dramacool Alternatives
1. Viki
Viki is a another subscription-based Drama cool alternative. While being paid, you can still stream many Kdrama shows for free without paying a penny.
You will just have to login and unlock over 1000+ shows on the platform. There are few ads between the stream but that is a very small price to pay for free streaming.
They have apps available for all major platforms so you can watch it anywhere and anytime.
2. Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is an affordable streaming service that offers a vast library of movies and TV shows, including exclusive titles.
While not free, it allows users to download content for offline viewing within the app. In many countries, you can watch Prime Videos for free with your Amazon Prime membership.
The service is available globally, though the content library varies by region.
3. IFlix
iFlix is a subscription-based video-on-demand service offering various movies, TV shows, and original content, including international and regional titles.
It features content from major global film industries, such as Hollywood and Bollywood, besides local offerings tailored to each market.
iFlix is available in Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, Brunei, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
4. Netflix
Netflix is a subscription-based streaming service that offers new users a free one-month trial. It is available in over 190 countries and boasts a massive library of movies, TV shows, and exclusive content.
Known for its user-friendly interface and fast streaming speeds, Netflix is compatible with smartphones, PCs, smart TVs, and streaming devices.
While available globally, the content library varies by region.
