KDrama Fan’s Guide to Black Friday 2020

Looking for the best deals this week? We’ve got your go-to guide for all the best KDrama, Kpop, and Korean related deals to complete your holiday shopping.

Psst! Looking for gifts for your favorite KDrama fan? Be sure to also check out our 20 Gift Ideas for Korean Drama Fans.

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Amazon Black Friday Deals

Up to 40% off Premium Beauty Appliances

Whether you’re looking for a new hairdryer, flat iron, curling iron, or that cute little jaw-roller thing you always see KDrama leads using at night, Amazon has your must see line-up for beauty appliances at can’t beat prices.

41% off HadinEEon Electric Kettle

I’m a HUGE fan of these electric kettles. Whether I’m making tea, soup, ramen or anything else, they are great for getting hot water FAST so I can stop waiting and start eating. Trust me, you will use this constantly.

15% off Sushi Maker Kit

Complete with 2 Sushi Rolling Mats, 5 Pairs of Chopsticks, 1 Paddle, 1 Spreader, and a Beginners Guide PDF, this kit has everything you need to get started making those mouth watering sushi or kimbap rolls right at home. (Omg, I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!)

Maangchi’s Big Book of Korean Cooking 28% Off

If you’re looking for the real deal in Korean cooking, nobody makes it easier or more fun to learn than Maangchi. Best known for her fabulous YouTube channel, this lady is the queen.

Rice Cooker Deals

If there is one item a Korean kitchen can’t do without it would be the rice cooker. A staple of EVERY meal, there is nothing like the comforting smell of warm rice ready to eat. And while you can make rice on the stovetop, having a rice cooker makes it SO much easier to prepare — and if you’re like me, far less likely to end up with burnt rice. hehe.

COMFEE’ Rice Cooker 8% off

COMFEE’ 5.2Qt Asian Style Programmable All-in-1 Multi Cooker 25% off

Toshiba TRCS01 Cooker 6 Cups 20% off

Face Mask Deals

An essential to every Korean beauty routine, face masks are a soothing, moisturizing treat for your skin. But while they are a must-have beauty trick, the cost of buying them can add up. So you better believe we’ll be stocking up while the sales last.

Papa Recipe Probalance Biome Mask extra 20% off with Coupon (coupon located on Amazon page)

Dermal Korea Collagen Essence Full Face Facial Mask Sheets 16% off

SNP – Animal Rabbit Brightening Korean Face Sheet Mask only $0.87 each mask (OMG, these are adorable.)

Bayco Containers 21-32% off

I can not praise these little containers enough. My family uses them for constantly, and have been thrilled with how appetizing and easy it makes our meals meals and leftovers. Perfect for creating a delicious picnic lunch with Oppa or taking kimbap to the office, these containers are going to be your favorite purchase this holiday season.

10 Bayco single-compartment containers 32% off

10 Bayco two-compartment containers 21% off (Personally, I always prefer the extra compartments because it makes it easier to keep foods separate during transport.)

KDrama Streaming Services

OnDemandKorea: $20 off Premium Annual Subscription with Coupon

OnDemandKorea is the rescuer of many niche KDramas not carried on the bigger Asian drama providers. If you love the dramas from smaller networks like OCN and TV Chosun, this is a can’t miss addition to your streaming platform collection. For a limited time over Thanksgiving OnDemandKorea is offering their Premium Annual Subscription (reg. $109.99) at $89.99 with coupon code SALE2020. So if you’ve been secretly eyeing this service, now is a great time to take the plunge.

iQiyi: Up to 50% Off Standard and Premium VIP Annual Subscriptions

The new name in the KDrama streaming corner is iQiyi. Originally a Chinese Drama, Movie, and Variety streaming platform solely, iQiyi has lately begun to add a few currently airing KDramas to the platform as well. As a CDrama as well as KDrama fan myself, I’ve been using the iQiyi website and phone app for about six months and have been thrilled. Although many of their CDramas (although not all) are also available on Viki.com, iQiyi’s biggest draw is that it provides early access and instant subbing for currently airing dramas. The immediate subbing alone was enough to have me scurrying to give them my money.

For a limited time only, iQiyi is now offering their annual VIP subscriptions (includes early access to episodes as well as exclusive VIP content such as Chinese movies) for 50% off. These offers don’t come around often, so I HIGHLY recommend grabbing it while you can.

Still uncertain if you should take the plunge? Check out what TeaRexDramaMama had to say about trying iQiyi at the end of her The Spies Who Loved Me Recap (a 2020 KDrama provided only on iQiyi’s platform.)

Deal ends 11/30

FanMerch

Threadless: 50% off sitewide & $10 Tees and free shipping on orders over $99

Another great shop for finding everything on your list, Threadless has so many fun items we could get lost wandering around on it all day. Today only, shop all their great merch at up to 50% off sitewide and grab their awesome tees for just $10!

Korean Boxes

One of our favorite holiday gifts, both to give and receive, Korean boxes are a great way to try a sampling of products from South Korea. With a wide variety of options from beauty products to snack foods, there is something for everyone.

Korean Snack Box: Up to 10% off the first box plus free worldwide shipping with code PEPERO11 (Sale ends 11/30)

InspireMeKorea: Up to 30% off boxes and shop. Boxes include a little bit of everything Korean related, so they can appeal to many KDrama fans. Also, 20% off the limited edition game box now through 11/30.

Daebak Box: Limited Edition collaboration boxes available. Plus get a limited time welcome gift (shipped in December) with an Annual Subscription.

Korean Beauty

BeautyTap: Up to 75% Off Sitewide

THE destination for Korean makeup and skincare, BeautyTap has all the big brands you love. Now you can receive up to 75% off select holiday products in BeautyTap’s 75% Holiday sale or shop their massive Cyber Monday sale with 25% off with coupon code CYBERWEEK. While supplies last only.

Sale ends 12/01.

Etude House: Up to 50 % off Best Deluxe Packages

Based in South Korea, but shipping to the world, Etude House offers the top brands in Korean cosmetics and beauty. Now they have made Christmas shopping even easier by combining some of their hottest products into appealing packages, such as “SoonJung Sensitive Care” and “Wonderpore Must Haves” at a 50% off savings!

But this isn’t their only deal. Be sure to check out their Super Black Friday Deals page for more deep discounts on individual products

More Deals in Korean Beauty Products

StyleKorean: Up to 61% off many big name brands, such as Innisfree, Lineage, Beauty of Joseon, and more. Also, free DHL shipping on orders over $80.

BeautyNetKorea Up to 80% off

Dodokemo: Up to 88% off. Offer ends 11/30. Dodokemo is a site focused primarily on Japanese beauty products.

chuu: 30% off sitewide

Sephora: Exclusive Black Friday deals with Sephora app. Text APP to 63485 to get the app download link.

Korean Fashion

YesStyle: Up to 80% off plus 15% off coupon

The ultimate one-stop-shop for all things Korean fashion, beauty, and accessories, YesStyle has become our favorite place for online finds. With a seemingly endless number of items to choose from, there is something for everyone on your Christmas list. Today only catch their biggest sale of the year with up to 80% off sitewide (yes, you read that right) plus an additional 15% off orders over $35 with coupon code “2020BLACKFRI”. This is a CAN’T miss deal.

Additionally, if you are a new customer you can receive an another 10% off your first purchase.

Kooding: Up to 50% off + an extra $15 off $100 or more with coupon

One of our favorite stops for Korean clothes and accessories, Kooding has everything to recreate your favorite star’s style. Right now save up to 50% off plus an additional $15 off orders over $100 using the coupon BLKFRIDAY. Yeah, this sale blew me away too.

Aliexpress: Up to 70% off Fashion Accesories and Beauty Care

Had your eye on some of IU’s stunning jewelry in “Hotel Del Luna” or that eye-catching pair of earrings Park Min Young wore in “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?” Now is your chance to grab replica pieces for a steal. Find your favorite pieces at up to 70% off now.

More Deals in Korean Fashion

Stylevana: Up to 18% off with code SVBF2020 (November 23 – 29th)

66girls (aka Yook Yook Girls): 30% off Sitewide for members. Also, 5% off new arrivals. Offer ends 11/30

Language-Learning:

Talk to Me In Korean: Up to 10-15% Off Books

Interested in learning Korean? Talk to Me In Korean is the biggest name in Korean language learning for a reason. Very learner-friendly, you will fall in love with the easy, conversational style of teaching in their podcasts, videos, and books. This was the curriculum we used when we learned and we can not recommend it enough. Now until December 7th shop their massive book sale at 10-15% off.

iTalki: Get $10 when you spend $50

While it is possible to learn Korean on your own, there is just nothing like getting one-on-one time with a native speaking teacher. iTalki brings in the personal touch with hundreds of qualified and kind tutors ready to help you succeed in your language goals. I’ve personally used iTalki for years and have LOVED the experience. The teachers are patient and the pricing is low enough even my college student budget doesn’t complain. If you want to make progress fast and learning fun, iTalki is the secret.

From now through November 30th new users will get $10 free when they purchase $50 worth of lessons. (Considering many teacher give lessons that are less than $10 a piece, this is like getting a lesson for free!)

Innovative Languages’ KoreanClass101 41% off

Another of my favorite Korean language learning resources Innovative Languages’s KoreanClass101 does a amazing job at making language learning easy for everyone. Whether online or in the app, learners can enjoy absorbing Korean language and culture through short, leveled videos and podcasts created by some of the best teachers in the industry. Although only currently available online, my favorite part of their curriculum (and the reason I got a subscription) is the easily customizable flashcards and word lists. It shouldn’t be so hard to find flashcards for common Korean words, and with Innovative Languages it isn’t. Some subscription levels also include individual tutoring as well, although I haven’t tried that feature yet.

Ends 11/27

VPNs (Watch Country Locked Web Videos)

There are few things which I consider more essential to following Asian dramas and culture than a good VPN. Depending on where you live, so much of Asian content is locked by country restrictions on sites like YouTube, Netflix, and Viki. So if you want safe, legal access to this content where you live, there is no better solution that a good VPN. VPN’s work by routing your computer’s connection through their servers making it appear that you are viewing the site from the country you selected. As a bonus, because you are not viewing the site directly, you are also protected from many online threats as well (making it safer if you decide to view your dramas from a shadier site.)

NordVPN: 68% off Plus 3 Free Months

While there are many VPNs out there, NordVPN is still my trusted favorite. While it is one of the best at safety and has a HUGE list of countries to route through, I must admit its biggest draw is that it allows me to change countries on Netflix — something most VPNs can’t do.

Other VPN Deals:

VyprVPN: Limited Time Only Buy 2 Years of VyprVPN, Get 1 Year Free. Offer ends in 4 days.

PureVPN: 88% off with 5 year plan.

Looking for gifts for your favorite KDrama fan? Be sure to also check out our 20 Gift Ideas for Korean Drama Fans.