In this page, we shall list every tvN drama set to be released in 2024 in chronological order.
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Notes: the names of the dramas in English might change. This page will be constantly updated once new dramas are confirmed or premiere dates are decided. Eventually, the dramas will be listed by air date.
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
Captivating the King
Cast: Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung
Plot: ‘Captivating The King’ 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 21, 2024
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Wedding Impossible
Cast: Jeon Jong Seo, Moon Sang Min, Kim Do Wan
Plot: The drama “Wedding Impossible” tells the story of Na Ah Jung, a lesser-known actress who orchestrates a fake marriage with her male friend in hopes of securing a lead role for the first time. Meanwhile, Lee Ji Han, her future brother-in-law, strongly opposes his older brother’s impending marriage. Jeon Jong Seo portrays Na Ah Jung, a talented but unrecognized actress, while Moon Sang Min takes on the role of Lee Ji Han, the youngest grandson of LJ Group’s chairman who conceals his true identity as a third-generation chaebol.
Air date: February 26, 2024
Queen of Tears
Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Ji Won, Park Sung Hoon, Kwak Dong Yeon, and Lee Joo Bin
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: March 9, 2024
Mom’s Friend’s Son
Cast: Jung Hae In and Jung So Min
Plot: ‘Mom’s Friend’s Son’ is a romantic comedy about a woman who tries to reboot her failed life and her mom’s friend’s son, who becomes her living dark secret.
Air date: 2nd half of 2024
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
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
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
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
Thank You
Cast: Shin Ha Kyun, Lee Jung Ha, Jin Goo, and Jo A Ram
Plot: The drama “Thank You” (literal title) is set in the audit office of JU Construction Company, portraying an office investigative drama where corruption is widespread. It explores the dynamics of the audit team, showcasing the contrasting styles of their cold team leader and caring team members. Shin Ha Kyun will take on the role of Shin Cha Il, the team leader in JU Construction Company’s audit office.
Air date: 2024
Carry Sun Jae and Run
Cast: Byun Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon
Plot: The drama is a romance that tells the story of a top star who unfortunately ends his life and a woman who goes back to the past to save him. It is based on the web novel ‘Tomorrow’s Leader’ by Kim Bbang. Byun Woo Seok will take on the role of the top star Ryu Sun-jae, who is at the peak of his fame in Korea. Sun-jae becomes weary of his life in the entertainment industry, but at the age of nineteen, a female lead named Im Sol appears in front of him to save him.
Kim Hye Yoon will portray Sol, an ardent fan of Sun-jae. Sol accidentally hears Sun-jae’s song on the radio and finds great comfort in it, becoming a devoted fan. Tragically, she goes back to the past to save Sun-jae, who has left the world.
Air date: first half of 2024
Parole Officer Lee Han Shin
Cast: Go Soo
Plot: The story centers around Lee Han Shin (Go Soo), who possesses immense authority in deciding the fate of inmates’ parole, as he administers justice according to his own methods.
Air date: 2024
The Player 2
Cast: Song Seung Heon, Lee Si Eon, Tae Won Suk, Oh Yeon Seo, and Jang Gyu Ri.
Plot: The drama “The Player 2” is an action drama in which the best players in each field, such as scammers, hackers, fighters, and drivers, come together to find and steal dirty money illegally collected by the rich. In the last season, actors Song Seung Heon, Lee Si Eon, Krystal, and Tae Won Seok appeared in the lead roles and received a lot of love for their thrilling chemistry and action.
Air date: 2024
Graduation
Cast: Jung Ryeo Won and Wi Ha Joon
Plot: “Graduation” depicts the romance between veteran academy instructor Seo Hye-jin (played by Jung Ryeo Won) and her student Lee Jun-ho (Wi Ha Joon), who returns after 10 years. Jung Ryeo Won takes on the role of Seo Hye-jin, a veteran Korean language instructor who achieved the “Daechi-dong Miracle” after 14 years. With solid skills that do not waver, she is a quiet competitor who never gives up. Wi Ha Joon plays the role of Lee Jun-ho, the protagonist of the “Daechi-dong Miracle,” who made Seo Hye-jin a famous instructor. He gives up his secure position as a large corporation employee and becomes a new instructor in Daechi-dong.
Air date: 2024
Which 2024 tvN drama are you most excited to see?
