2023 is drawing closer to an end, and this means new Korean dramas are being announced for the new year.
Today, we’re taking a look at EVERY single Korean drama that has been announced for the year 2024.
Notes:
- this is a comprehensive list, this list will be updated periodically to include new entries as they’re announced, make sure you bookmark this.
- The dramas names might end up changing as time goes by, we’ll try our best to reflect the changes with each update.
List of 2024 Kdramas In Short
Karma
Cast: Park Hae Soo, Shin Min Ah, Lee Hee Joon, Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Kwang Soo, and Gong Seung Yeon.
Plot: ‘Karma’ is a crime thriller that depicts the intertwined stories of characters who are trapped in a karma they cannot escape from, even if they want to.
Air date: 2024
Network: Netflix
Our House
Cast: Kim Hee Sun and Lee Hye Young
Plot: ‘Our House’ is a human black comedy that tells the story of a protagonist who is a family psychology counselor and is threatened by an unknown blackmailer, leading her to collaborate with her mother-in-law, a mystery novel writer, to protect her family and career. Kim Hee Sun will play the role of Noh Young-won, the best family problem counselor in Korea and a beloved celebrity.
Air date: 2024
Network: MBC
Between Greetings
Cast: Han Ji Min and Lee Joon Hyuk
Plot: The main story revolves around the romance between a CEO of a headhunting company who knows nothing but work and a secretary who excels in childcare, housekeeping, and work. Han Ji Min will play the role of the CEO of a successful headhunting company. She is confident and talented, but she is clueless about anything other than work. Lee Joon Hyuk will appear as a single father secretary who takes care of his boss meticulously. He is well-mannered, considerate, and endlessly kind, making him someone you want to rely on.
Air date: 2024
Network: SBS
Jeong Nyeon
Cast: Kim Tae Ri, Shin Ye Eun, Ra Mi Ran, and Moon So Ri
Plot: “Jeong Nyeon” is based on the Naver webtoon of the same name. It is a fresh story about a female theater group (a branch of Changgeuk, a traditional Korean play that gained great popular popularity before and after the Korean War, in which all roles are played by women) and has already proven its commercial success. It will depict the entry and growth of Jeong Nyeon (played by Kim Tae Ri), a naturally talented girl, into a female theater group in the aftermath of the Korean War in the 1950s.
Air date: 2024
Network: tvN
Chaebol X Detective
Cast: Ahn Bo Hyun and Park Ji Hyun
Plot: ‘Chaebol X Detective’ depicts a powerful team of a third-generation chaebol who becomes a strong detective, showcasing a “money for money, power for power” FLEX investigation.
Air date: January 2024
Network: unknown yet
Gyeongseong Creature Part 2
Cast: Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Kim Hae Sook, Jo Han Chul, and Wi Ha Joon.
Plot: “Gyeongseong Creature” tells the story of two youths who were born to face the monsters born out of greed in the darkest spring of 1945, when survival was everything. Season 1 will be released in two parts, decorating the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024.
Air date: January 4, 2024
Network: Netflix
Marry My Husband
Cast: Park Min Young, Na In Woo, Lee Yi Kyung, Song Ha Yoon, Gikwang , and Gong Min Jung
Plot: “Marry My Husband” is a drama that tells the story of a woman who witnesses her best friend and husband’s affair and is murdered, only to go back in time 10 years and experience her life for the second time in order to change the fate of those involved. Based on the popular web novel of the same name, the drama is adapted by writer Shin Yoo-dam, who previously captured both fun and meaningful messages with the drama ‘Day and Night’.
Air date: January 1, 2024
Network: tvN and Tving
Wongyeong
Cast: Lee Hyun Wook And Cha Jo Young
Plot: “Wongyeong” is a drama set in the early Joseon era that depicts the fiery life journey of Wongyeong, the “kingmaker” who dreams of a new world and makes her husband, Yi Bang-won, the third king, and the “co-founder of royal power.” Although she is recorded in historical records only as “Jungbi” or “Lady Min,” she is a queen who lived an independent life without losing herself in the midst of betrayal and harsh realities.
Air date: 2024
Network: tvN and Tving
Mercy for None
Cast: So Ji Sub, Heo Jun Ho, Ahn Gil Kang, Lee Beom Soo, Gong Myung, Choo Young Woo, Jo Han Chul, Cha Seung Won, and Lee Joon Hyuk
Plot: “Mercy for None” is a noir action series based on the webtoon of the same name. It tells the story of Ji-soon (played by So Ji Sub), who left the underworld after cutting off his own Achilles tendon, returning after 11 years to uncover the mastermind behind his younger brother Gi-seok’s (played by Lee Joon Hyuk) death and seek revenge.
Air date: 2024
Network: Netflix
Sejak
Cast: Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung
Plot: ‘Sejak’ is a drama that depicts the cruel love story of Saejak Kang Hee Soo, who approaches King Yi In for revenge but eventually falls for him, amidst political crises such as power struggles. It has been gaining attention even before its broadcast due to the collaboration of writer Kim Sun Deok, who wrote the tvN drama ‘The Crowned Clown’, and director Jo Nam Guk, who created the ‘Bad Detective’ series.
Air date: January 2024
Network: tvN
Let Me Grab You by the Collar
Cast: Kim Ha Neul
Plot: The upcoming drama is a melo-thriller that tells the story of investigative reporter Seo Jeong-won and Kim Tae-heon as they track down a murder case. It is based on a popular Naver web novel series which was awarded the grand prize in the mystery category at the 2020 Ground Public Contest.
Air date: 2024
Network: KBS
Trigger
Cast: Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang
Plot: ‘Trigger’ is an action disaster thriller that tells the story of two men who pick up guns for their own reasons amidst the continuous occurrence of gun incidents caused by illegally delivered guns with unknown origins in gun-free South Korea. ‘Trigger’, which deals with unimaginable chain gun incidents in today’s South Korea where gun possession is legally prohibited, is expected to surprise fans worldwide with its fresh setting and well-crafted story. Especially, the gun action and pursuit of chain gun incidents that will unfold in the center of Seoul will showcase a huge scale, high completion, and dazzling visuals.
Air date: 2024
Network: Netflix
Fantasy Lovers
Cast: Park Ji Hoon and Hong Ye Ji
Plot: Based on a popular webtoon of the same name, ‘Fantasy Lovers’ is a fantasy historical romance drama that tells the story of a man with two contrasting personalities and the woman who loves him, overcoming innocent love and relentless obsession. The drama will unfold the eventful and heartwarming story of a concubine who finds herself at a crossroad after encountering a prince with two personalities.
Air date: January 2024
Network: KBS2
Hong Rang
Cast: Lee Jae Wook, Kim Jae Wook, Jo Bo Ah, Uhm Ji Won, Jung Ga Ram, and Park Byung Eun.
Plot: “Hong Rang” is a mystery melodrama period piece that revolves around the disappearance of Hong Rang, the son of a prominent figure in Joseon, and the story of Lee Ji (played by Jo Bo Ah), Hong Rang’s step-sister who desperately searches for his whereabouts, and Hong Rang (played by Lee Jae Wook) who returns with a secret, gradually developing a mysterious melodrama filled with affection and unknown emotions.
Air date: 2024
Network: Netflix
Because I Don’t Want to Lose
Cast: Shin Min Ah and Kim Young Dae
Plot: The drama series ‘Because I Don’t Want to Lose’ is a romantic comedy about a woman named Son Hae-young who holds a fake wedding because she doesn’t want to incur losses, and a man named Kim Ji-wook who becomes her fake groom because he doesn’t want to harm her.
Air date: 2024
Network: Tving and tvN
Aema
Cast: Honey Lee, Bang Hyo Rin, Jin Sun Kyu, and Jo Hyun Chul.
Plot: “Aema” is a Netflix series that depicts the chaotic and desperate struggle of Hee-ran and Joo-ae in the process of the birth of the movie ‘Aema Madame’ that hit Korea in the early 1980s. Set in 1980s Chungmuro, a fictional comedy that tells the story of the intense lives of actors behind the glamorous glory, is scheduled to unfold. Hee-ran, who was the top actress of that time but lost her leading role in the new movie ‘Aema Madame’ due to conflicts with the producer, will be played by Honey Lee.
Air date: 2024
Network: Netflix
S-Line
Cast: Lee Soo Hyuk, Lee Da Hee, and Oh My Girl’s Arin
Plot: “S-Line” depicts the story of a red line, known as the S-Line, which connects people who have had physical relationships regardless of time and place. The line reveals super private information about the people and can only be seen but cannot be physically touched.
Air date: 2024
Network:
Not A Hero
Cast: Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee
Plot: JTBC’s new drama ‘Not a Hero’ is a fantasy romance about a man with extraordinary abilities who finally saves his destined girl, whom no one else could save. It tells the story of a woman who coincidentally becomes intertwined with a superpower family who has lost their uncommon abilities due to a common modern illness. The drama is depicted in a delightful and heartwarming way.
Air date: 2024
Network: JTBC
Chief Detective: The Beginning’
Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Woo Sung, And Yoon Hyun Soo
Plot: The new MBC drama, tentatively titled “‘Chief Detective: The Beginning’” serves as a prequel to the history of Korean detective stories, portraying the period from the advanced 1950s to the 1960s. Set in an era of chaos, the drama follows Park Young Han (played by Lee Je Hoon), a specialized detective in catching thieves, as he teams up with three unique colleagues. Together, they challenge the norms of corrupt power and become detectives for the people, unfolding a dynamic story.
Air date: 2024
Network: MBC
Tears of the Queen
Cast: Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won
Plot: ‘Tears of the Queen’ is a miraculous love story about a couple overcoming a thrilling crisis. It is the latest work by Park Ji-eun, the writer behind hit dramas such as ‘Crash Landing on You,’ ‘My Love from the Star,’ and ‘The Legend of the Blue Sea.’ Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won will portray a married couple. Kim Soo Hyun takes on the role of Baek Hyun-woo, the pride of Yongduri Village and the legal advisor of the Queen’s Group, while Kim Ji Won plays Hong Hae-in, the haughty heiress of the Queen’s Department Store and a third-generation conglomerate member. The drama is co-directed by Jang Young-woo, known for ‘Crash Landing on You’ and ‘Mr. Sunshine,’ and Kim Hee-won, known for ‘Vincenzo’ and ‘Little Women.’
Air date: 2024
Network: tvN
Mr. Plankton
Cast: Woo Do Hwan, Lee Yoo Mi, Oh Jung Se, and Kim Hae Sook.
Plot: “Mr. Plankton” is a Netflix series that tells the story of a man named Haejo, who was mistakenly born as an unusual ‘sea creature,’ and Jemi, the unhappiest woman in the world, as they embark on a final journey in life together.
Air date: 2024
Network: Netflix
Empress Woo
Cast: Kim Moo Yeol, Jeon Jong Seo, Ji Chang Wook, Lee Soo Hyuk, Jung Yoo Mi, and Park Ji Hwan
Plot: The upcoming TVING original series “Empress Woo” (written by Lee Byung-hak and directed by Jung Se-gyo), set to be released in 2024, is an action historical drama depicting the pursuit and struggle of Queen Woo, who becomes the target of princes aiming for the throne and five tribes seeking power, as she strives to establish a new king within 24 hours.
Air date: 2024
Network: TVING
It Will All Come True
Cast: Kim Woo Bin and Suzy
Plot: ‘It Will All Come True’ has been drawing anticipation as a collaboration between writer Kim Eun Sook and director Lee Byung Hun. Kim Woo Bin and Suzy have been cast as the leading roles responsible for the chemistry in the story. Kim Woo Bin will be starring as the volatile genie, while Suzy will play Ga Young, a human who lacks emotion.
Air date: 2024
Network: unknown
Wonderful World
Cast: Kim Nam Joo, Lim Se Mi and Cha Eun Woo
Plot: “Wonderful World” (written by Kim Ji-eun, directed by Lee Seung-young), is an emotional healing thriller that follows Eun Soo-hyun (played by Kim Nam Joo), who unjustly lost her young son, as she takes matters into her own hands to punish the perpetrator who escaped legal consequences.
Air date: first half of 2024.
Network: unknown
Chunhwa Romance
Cast: Go Ara And Jang Ryul.
Plot: “Chunhwa Romance” portrays the romance that unfolds as Princess Hwari, a mischievous princess of the royal family, steps outside the palace to enjoy free-spirited dating in order to directly select her husband for the royal marriage.
Air date: 2024
Network: TVING
Pyramid Game
Cast: Kim Ji Yeon [WJSN Bona], Jang Da Ah, Ryu Da In, Shin Seul Gi and Jeong Ha Dam
Plot: Based on a webtoon of the same name, the TVING original series “Pyramid Game” tells the story of a high school girl who must escape from being a victim of legal school violence and become a sniper to end the game. Each month, the students are ranked through voting, and those in the F grade become legitimate victims of school violence.
The high school girls who will lead the drama, navigating between the victims, perpetrators, and bystanders of this malicious game
Air date: 2024
Network: TVING
Someday, the Wise Life of a Major
Cast: Kang Yoo Seok , Go Yoon Jung, Shin Si Ah.
Plot: “Someday, the Wise Life of a Major” depicts the real-life experiences of obstetricians and residents at Jongno Yulje Hospital. It is a spin-off of the popular drama “Hospital Playlist.”
Air date: first half of 2024
Network: tvN
Squid Game 2
Cast: Park Gyu Young, Jo Yu Ri, Won Ji An, T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun), Lee Jin Wook Kang Ae Sim, Lee David, Roh Jae Won, Siwan, Kang Ha Neul, Park Sung Hoon, Yang Dong Geun, Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Gong Yoo and Wi Ha Joon
Plot: a continuation of the first hit season
Air date: 2024
Network: Netflix
Killer Shopping Mall
Cast: Lee Dong Wook and Kim Hye Jun
Plot: The drama tells the story of a niece who grows up in the hands of her uncle after losing her parents and discovers the identity of a suspicious shopping mall after her uncle’s sudden death. The story unfolds as customers become aware of the incidents that happened.
Air date: 2024
Network: Disney+
Which one of these 2024 Kdramas are you most excited to see?
