Top Picks from Tving and Wavve: 'Yumi's Cells 3', '21st Century Grand Lady', and 'Gugidong Friends'
The OTT platforms Tving and Wavve have unveiled their curated recommendations for the second week of April.
On April 9th, Tving and Wavve released their list of recommended shows, featuring Tving's 'Yumi's Cells', MBC drama '21st Century Grand Lady', and tvN variety show 'Gugidong Friends'.
'Yumi's Cells', which sparked a cell craze by combining live-action with 3D animation, returns for its third season. In Season 3, Yumi, who has grown into a bestselling author, encounters a new variable in her monotonous life: a character named Soonrok. As Yumi, who had been stuck in a rut, clashes with the contrasting Soonrok, she faces unexpected emotions.
Top Picks from Tving and Wavve: 'Yumi's Cells 3', '21st Century Grand Lady', and 'Gugidong Friends'
Kim Go-eun and Kim Jae-won deliver a nuanced performance, creating chemistry between two contrasting characters. Additionally, the once-dry cell village inside Yumi regains its vitality, leading her on a journey of self-discovery that resonates with viewers. 'Yumi's Cells Season 3' will be exclusively pre-released on Tving every Monday at 6 PM starting April 13th.
'21st Century Grand Lady' is a drama set in a constitutional monarchy in 21st-century Korea. It tells the story of a wealthy woman frustrated by her commoner status and a prince who is sad because he cannot have anything, as they challenge their fates and social standings.
Top Picks from Tving and Wavve: 'Yumi's Cells 3', '21st Century Grand Lady', and 'Gugidong Friends'
The drama, which won the 2022 MBC Drama Script Contest, has already garnered significant attention. IU and Byun Woo-seok ranked first and second in the Good Data Corporation's FUNdex TV-OTT drama cast popularity rankings for the first week of April 2026, even before the show's premiere. Alongside IU and Byun Woo-seok, the cast includes Noh Sang-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon, Yoo Soo-bin, and Lee Yeon, promising a unique entertainment experience. '21st Century Grand Lady' premieres on April 10th and will be available for quick rewatching on Wavve.
Top Picks from Tving and Wavve: 'Yumi's Cells 3', '21st Century Grand Lady', and 'Gugidong Friends'
'Gugidong Friends' features a diverse cast including Jang Do-yeon, Lee Da-hee, Choi Daniel, Jang Keun-suk, Ahn Jae-hyun, and Kyung Soo-jin, who share their candid stories. The program introduces a 1.5-family lifestyle, expanding the traditional concept of family, and offers both empathy and laughter through the lives of the cast living under one roof. As life mates, they respect each other's privacy while sharing their daily lives, showcasing a new form of communal living. 'Gugidong Friends' premieres on April 10th and can be rewatched on Tving.
