Snowdrop is a Korean romance drama (k-Drama) series that came out in 2021. The most notable actor is Jisoo Kim from the popular K-Pop girl group, Blackpink. Directors adapted the story from the handwritten notes of a man who escaped from a North Korean political prisoner camp in 1987. Of course, that means it is set during the 1987 democracy movement in South Korea. This show is outstanding, and if you are a BLINK (fan of Blackpink), this is a show you won’t want to miss out on. This show is available on Disney Plus, but not in the US. If you want to watch it there, you’ll need to connect to a VPN.
Quickstart Guide for Watching Snowdrop in the US
If you want to watch Snowdrop on Disney Plus, follow these directions.
- Sign up for ExpressVPN (includes a 30-day money back guarantee).
- Now, download and install the app on your favorite device.
- Launch the Express VPN app and connect to a server in Japan.
- Open a browser and go to the Disney Plus website or app (as long as you have a subscription).
- Search for Snowdrop to enjoy the show, and then you can enjoy other things on the service.
Please note if you don’t already have a Disney Plus subscription, Amazon may have a free 6-month Disney Plus subscription for its new Music Unlimited customers. For those that have Verizon as a phone carrier, they may bestill offering a free subscription with their unlimited plans. Of course, those types of deals are subject to change, so you may want to verify those deals yourself.
Do I Need a VPN to Watch Snowdrop ?
You certainly do, especially if you are in the US. While Disney Plus is available in a growing number of countries, not everything is available in all places. That is because of interests and licensing rights. While you may already have a subscription to Disney Plus in the US, you won’t find it on the US version.
That said, ExpressVPN will help you solve that problem. That’s because it will change your IP address to Japan (one of the best options to watch the show). Choosing Japan is your best bet. Additionally, it will mask your current IP to help you appear as if you are in the country. Then, you can gain access to other streaming services as well that may not be available in your region. By doing so, you can watch this period romantic drama series or anything else on the streaming service, unrestricted with a VPN.
Love among political intrigue
Again, this show is set during the 1987 South Korean Democracy Movement. It was a time in the country when protesters were trying to force the government of South Korea to hold fair elections, leading to the end of authoritarian rule in South Korea and the establishment of democratic governance in the Sixth Republic of Korea. When you consider that these elections only took place 18 months or so before the actions in Tiananmen Square, you can see that this was a watershed moment for the country.
Eun Yung-ro (played by Jisoo Kim) and her troublesome friends live in a school dormitory. She discovers Im Soo-ho (Jung Hae-in) covered in blood. She likes him and agrees to hide him in her dorm room at her women’s college. However, he is not what he appears to be. The pair fall for each other, and their relationship grows against the turmoil.
Let’s take a quick look at the cast of this show.
- Jung Hae-In – Im Soo Ho
- Yoo In-Na – Kang Cheong Ya
- Jisoo Kim – Eun Young-ro
- Yun Se-ah – Pi Seung Hee
- Park Sung-woong – Nam Taeil
- Kim Jung-nan – Hong Ae-ra
- Kim Hye-Yoon – Kye Boon Ok
This show is highly rated and scores really high on popular rating websites. If you are a fan of Blackpink, this is one show you don’t want to miss out on.
You can find this show on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 PM, KST. That is 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time and 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time.
The first episode of the show launched on December 18th, 2021 on JTBC in South Korea and at the same time on Disney Plus Asia.
In addition to Snowdrop, you can look forward to several shows and movies that target South Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia, and Australia. Here is a list of titles coming to each country:
South Korea – BLACKPINK: The Movie, Grid, Kiss Sixth Sense, Moving, Outrun by Running Man, Rookies, Snowdrop
Japan – Black Rock Shooter Downfall, Gannibal, Lost Man Found, Summer Time Rendering, Tokyo Mer Mobile Emergency Room, Twisted-Wonderland, Yojohan Time Machine Blues
China – Delicacies Destiny, Joy of Life 2, Min’s Family, Small & Mighty, Women in Taipei
Indonesia – Jurnal Risa, Keluarga Camera, Susan Sinyal, Teluh Darah, Tira, Virgin, Wedding Agreement
