If you skipped a show because of the Viki Pass badge, September 25 is a good day to check it again.

Rakuten Viki is a global streaming service for Korean and other Asian dramas and movies. For its fourth K-Drama Day, Viki says 10 selected K-dramas will be free to watch from September 25 through October 1 without a paid subscription.

There is one catch: Viki says the offer is available in select regions. The same 10 titles may not unlock everywhere.

Is it really free? You do not need a paid Viki Pass

Viki’s official announcement says the 10 titles can be watched without a paid subscription. You do need a free Viki account to watch videos, and free viewing may include ads.

Title availability and subtitle languages can vary by region and by show. During the event, open the show page and check playback in your region and the subtitle languages you want before you settle in.

Only one week? Start with these five

This is not a definitive ranking. It is a quick “where should I start?” order based on current Viki user ratings, rating volume and existing audience response as of Sep 17, 2026.

1

A Bona Fide Killer

Action · crime · contemporary

Viki 9.7. Start here if you want fast action and a crime-driven story.

2

To My Beloved Thief

Period · romantic comedy · fantasy element

Viki 9.5 with especially strong rating volume. A lighter period romance with a body-swap hook.

3

Spirit Fingers

Youth · coming-of-age · romance · contemporary

Viki 9.5. The easy pick if you want something bright and warm.

4

Ms. Incognito

Romance · thriller · crime · contemporary

Viki 9.2. A middle ground if you want romance with tension.

5

The Scarecrow

Crime · thriller · investigation

Viki 9.5. Pick this if mystery matters more than romance.

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The other free titles are Positively Yours, IDOL I, Last Summer, Love Me, First Lady. All 10 are listed for the Sep 25–Oct 1 free window.

The fan vote ends before the free week starts

Voting for the 2026 Global Fan Favorite K-Drama runs September 14–21, with one vote per day. The winner is announced on September 25. The vote and the 10-title free window are separate parts of K-Drama Day.

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The short version: you need a free account, but you do not need to pay for Viki Pass for these 10 titles during the event. Region and subtitle availability can still differ, so check the exact title page on September 25 before you settle in.