WATCH IT Partners with iQiyi: Chinese and Korean Dramas Hit Arab Screens for the First Time
In a strategic content-sharing deal signed on May 11, 2025, streaming platform WATCH IT joins forces with China's entertainment giant iQiyi to introduce top-rated Chinese and Korean dramas to Arab audiences for the first time. This exciting collaboration promises a richer, more diverse viewing experience while expanding both platforms' digital libraries.
Kicking things off, WATCH IT is now airing several hit series that captivated millions in their home countries:
🎖 My Dear Guardian
Genre: Romance, Action, Drama
Starring: Johnny Huang, Li Qin, Ji Tian Yi
Streaming: Sundays to Tuesdays
In a military thriller filled with danger and emotion, a disciplined special forces officer and a sharp army doctor clash, connect, and fall in love amid a deadly terrorist threat.
👁 The Golden Eyes
Genre: Action, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery
Starring: Lay Zhang, Feng Chuanzhou
Streaming: Thursdays to Saturdays
When an ordinary young man gains supernatural vision, his life spirals into a world of ancient treasures, dark conspiracies, and deadly secrets.
👑 Strange Legend of the Tang Dynasty
Genre: Action, Historical Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Starring: Yang Xuwen, Zhang Yujian
Streaming: All episodes available since June 5, 2025
Set in the glory days of the Tang Empire, a series of bizarre crimes force a commander and a clever investigator to confront political intrigue and mythical forces in a gripping historical mystery.
Since its launch in 2019, WATCH IT has been committed to delivering high-quality, culturally resonant entertainment. This latest move underlines its mission to offer a global, family-friendly streaming experience—bridging Arab audiences with the vibrant worlds of Asian storytelling.
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