Want to install the IcDrama Kodi addon on your FireStick and have an endless staple of K-dramas, Japanese anime, and just about every Asian content daily? Today’s your lucky day — we will show you everything you need to complete it.
The IcDrama add-on can be installed on Kodi by manually linking the path to the source of its ZIP file. The installation of unknown sources must be enabled under Kodi’s system settings as well as on your Amazon Firestick.
Don’t let the nitty-gritty alarm you, as we’ll show you how to do it every step of the way. Make sure you read this article throughout to know how to install the IcDrama Kodi add-on and make the most of it on your FireStick device.
| Difficulty | Easy ●●○○○ |
| Duration | 10 to 12 minutes |
| Things You Need | Any FireStick deviceSmart TVA working internet connection |
What Is IcDrama?
IcDrama is a streaming app for all types of popular content from Asia, such as anime, Korean dramas, Chinese wuxia movies, and Asian action flicks. This add-on is a spiritual successor to the beloved IcDrama website years ago.
Developers from Kodi have integrated the website as an app add-on to the web player. And it’s timely, so if you long for free bottomless Asian content on FireStick, you should get IcDrama on the device.
The IcDrama add-on is effective at scraping good quality free links from different sources, which we think is helpful as it doesn’t support Debrid account integration or other premium link scrapers. In short, you won’t have to spend to access the app.
You can integrate IcDrama on your FireStick, one of the most popular add-ons on Kodi. All Kodi-supported devices can tap into the IcDrama add-on:
- Smart Android devices
- Windows
- Mac
- Smart iOS devices
- Raspberry Pi
- Linux
You can even figure out traditional TV boxes to work with Kodi.
Is IcDrama Safe & Legal?
IcDrama is safe to install on Kodi, as shown by the results from running the download source and its ZIP file through VirusTotal analysis. Both software packages have not been flagged as malicious by sandboxes and security vendors.
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About its legality, it’s difficult to say for sure, but you should consider that its website has been taken down as a red flag. There’s no reliable way to track whether the links it scrapes from the internet hold the proper licensing to stream those content.
| WARNING: We recommend using a VPN when streaming with the IcDrama Kodi add-on for your protection. This way, you can avoid getting into legal trouble when you watch copyright-protected content. |
You must use a VPN service to mask your virtual footprint and avoid legal trouble. Moreover, the service keeps hackers at bay, providing a powerful way to ward off malicious viruses and malware.
How to Install IcDrama Kodi Addon
As mentioned earlier, you have to make sure that Kodi is allowed to install apps from unknown sources before we can start the installation process.
This might confuse your mind but note that this is a software issue. IcDrama isn’t official on Kodi, as the Kodi team has now utilized Python 3 instead of Python 2 in their transition from Version 18 (Leia) to Version 19 (Matrix).
That’s precisely why you need to install IcDrama as a third-party app, not an official one. Refer to the instruction below for more details.
Enable unknown sources on Kodi using the steps below:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 5 |
| Duration | 10 seconds |
- Go to the System menu by tapping on the gear symbol.
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- Click System to access the system settings.
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- Click Add-ons.
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- Turn on the Unknown sources switch.
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- Click Yes to confirm the warning pop-up.
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Once the necessary prerequisites are met, you can proceed to download and setup the IcDrama Kodi add-on.
Use the steps below to install the IcDrama Kodi add-on:
| Difficulty | Easy ●●○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 15 |
| Duration | 40 seconds |
1. Open your web browser and open this link to download ResolveURL 1.0.0.
2. Visit this page to download the IcDrama plugin ZIP file.
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3. Scroll down/download the ResolveURL 5.1.86 plugin in the link below.
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4. Go to the Kodi home screen.
5. Go to Add-ons.
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6. Click the package icon to open the Package Installer.
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7. Click Install from zip file.
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8. Click Yes to confirm the warning pop-up.
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9. Locate the directory of the plugin ZIP files you downloaded earlier.
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10. Click repository.resolveurl-1.0.0.zip to install ResolveURL.
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11. Wait for the confirmation for the add-on installation.
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12. Click/install script.module.resolveurl-5.1.86.zip to avoid dependency failure when installing IcDrama.
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13. Wait for the confirmation for the add-on installation.
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14. Click drama-plugin-for-kodi_SHA-0cf3dec.zip to install the IcDrama Kodi add-on.
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15. Wait for the confirmation for the add-on installation.
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The entire process is lengthy, but it’s easy if you follow the instructions carefully. It also helps that Kodi’s UI design is clean and straightforward.
Bear in mind that Kodi should be worth your time and effort. As it is, the app is one of the most sought-after apps on FireStick; plus, IcDrama is a fave add-on app on Kodi that will give you your fair share of bottomless Asian content at no extra cost.
How to Use the IcDrama Kodi Add-on
Now that you’ve figured out how to integrate the IcDrama Kodi add-on on your Firestick, mobile device, or PC, this part of our guide will show you how to use IcDrama to search and stream your favorite content.
As it is, IcDrama has a very user-friendly user interface. For starters, the installation is a cinch; plus, you get subtitles you need to watch Asian content and lastly, you get regular updates for the app.
Follow these steps to use the IcDrama add-on on Kodi:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 16 |
| Duration | 45 seconds |
- Go to the Kodi home screen.
- Click Add-ons.
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- Go to Video add-ons and click IcDrama.
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- This will bring you to a list of categories compiled in separate folders.
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- Select/click a folder to open a list of available content.
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- Select/click a title from the list.
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- Choose/click a streaming link on the pop-up options.
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- Follow the instructions on the pop-up window.
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- Run an internet browser on a separate device.
Note: In this example, we’ll be using a PC.
- Visit the link listed in the instructions.
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- Type the code in the text field.
- Click Link Account.
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- Enter your login details and click Login.
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- Type the code again and click Link Account.
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- The website will give you the details of the selected content.
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- Go back to the Kodi app and wait until it loads the content.
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For users who don’t have an account on the streaming links provided by IcDrama, you have to create one before you can use their services. Let’s explore how to register an account on Uptobox below.
Note: Creating a link with the other streaming links should follow a similar process. Check for the link to your favorite daily staple of Asian content, be it in Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese, or Japanese.
Use these steps to register on Uptobox:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 7 |
| Duration | 20 seconds |
- Open a web browser on a different device.
Note: In this example, we’ll be using a PC.
- Visit the Uptobox website.
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- Click Register.
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- Fill out your information.
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- Click the box below to confirm the terms and conditions.
- Click Create an account.
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- Check your email to confirm your account’s creation from Uptobox’s staff.
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Manually search for content on IcDrama using the search folder:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 4 |
| Duration | 10 seconds |
- Go back to the category list on IcDrama.
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- Scroll down/click the Search folder.
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- Type a keyword on the search field and click OK.
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- Look for the desired content in the list of search results.
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IcDrama has a massive library of content across different categories. Listed below is the complete list of categories included in the IcDrama Kodi add-on, which you can use for your reference.
1. Saved List
2. Recent Updates
3. HK Dramas
4. HK Movies
5. HK Variety
6. Chinese Drama
7.Chinese Drama (Cantonese)
8. Taiwanese Drama
9. Taiwanese Drama (Cantonese)
10. Korean Drama
11. Korean Drama (Cantonese)
12. Korean Drama (Chines Subtitles)
13. Korean Variety
14. Japanese Drama
15. Japanese Drama (Cantonese)
16. Japanese Drama (Chinese Subtitles)
17. Movies
18. Animation
19. Search
What to do When the IcDrama Kodi Add-on Isn’t Working
IcDrama may stop working on Kodi if the add-on is outdated. The only way to solve this is to update the add-on or try to reinstall it.
If you’re leaning towards reinstalling the version of the IcDrama Kodi add-on that you have, you can follow the abovementioned instructions as we have proven and tested them to work.
For users with a dependency failure when trying to install the IcDrama add-on, ensure you have installed the ResolveURL 5.1.86 plugin beforehand. Otherwise, simply update the app by following the instructions below.
To date, IcDrama has been considered the best resource on Kodi regarding Asian content. But there are also other add-ons you can explore should you want to expand your options or when the add-on fails you altogether.
Some of these are:
- Exodus Redux
- Genesis Reborn
It’s worth noting that both apps are “reborn apps.” This means they were also shut down before due to copyright issues but returned online with a better and more powerful version of the original app.
Exodus Redux used to be named Exodus before being shut down by local authorities years back. Genesis Reborn was also called Genesis before being shut down for piracy.
In a way, this reminds us of the IcDrama website that was shut down years back.
How to Update the IcDrama Kodi Add-on
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 7 |
| Duration | 15 seconds |
Updating the IcDrama Kodi add-on is usually enough to fix any issue with the plugin not working correctly. If you’re wondering how to update this add-on on Kodi, you can follow the instructions below step by step.
Use these steps to update IcDrama on Kodi:
- Go to the Kodi home screen.
- Go to the System menu by tapping on the gear symbol.
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- Click Add-ons.
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- Click My add-ons.
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- Scroll down/click Video add-ons.
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- Select the Icdrama add-on.
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- Turn on Auto-update.
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FAQs About the IcDrama Kodi Add-on
VPN is recommended when streaming content through the IcDrama Kodi add-on. This is because there’s no reliable and convenient way for users to track the legality of the content they’re watching.
Using a VPN not only masks your online presence from unscrupulous hackers online. But also, it protects you from getting into trouble with the law if you end up watching copyrighted content.
IcDrama version 2.3.3 is the current version we’ve showcased in this guide. As of the writing of this post, this is the latest version available to install on Kodi that works.
To check the version of the IcDrama add-on installed on Kodi, you can use the following steps:
•Go to the Kodi home screen.
•Go to the System menu by tapping on the gear symbol.
•Click Add-ons.
•Click My add-ons.
•Scroll down/click Video add-ons.
•Select the Icdrama add-on.
•Check the version number on top of the screen.
IcDrama works on Kodi 19. In fact, this is the version of Kodi that we used for this guide, which you can see in the accompanying pictures.
IcDrama still works in 2023. This guide was compiled in February of 2023, and IcDrama was tried and tested while writing this post.
Make sure you have IcDrama version 2.2.0 to install successfully on Kodi. To know what version you use on the media player app, go to Kodi and the following path: Add-ons Tab –> My Add-ons –> Video Add-ons.
