Hold onto your kimchi, K-drama fam! 2023 served up quite a lot of epic shows, but 2024 is bringing the heat with some brand new dramas ready to steal your heart (and maybe your sleep schedule). Craving mysteries that’ll leave you paranoid? We got you covered! Feeling like some laugh-out-loud rom-coms? Check! Plus, get ready to reunite with your fave actors AND discover fresh faces who’ll be the next big thing. So, prepare your watchlists and consider adding these 35 upcoming K-dramas to your queue. Remember, this is merely a sneak peek, so keep an eye out for more releases. Happy watching!
1.Love for Love’s Sake (2024)
Tae Myung Ha, a 29-year-old, is mysteriously transported into a fictional online game where he takes on the body of a 19-year-old character. He sets out on a quest to bring happiness to a character named Cha Yeo Woon. Despite his humble background, Cha Yeo Woon is a successful athlete with a good reputation. Tae Myung Ha becomes emotionally involved with Cheon Sang Won, from a wealthy family, adding complexity to his relationship with Cha Yeo Woon. Ahn Kyung Hoon, an introverted and reserved character, supports Tae Myung Ha in his mission within the virtual world.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Fantasy
Starring: Lee Tae Vin, Cha Joo Wan, Oh Min Su
2.Marry My Husband (2024)
Kang Ji Won is in a troubled marriage with Park Min Hwan, who is selfish and unemployed. Ji Won is the main provider for their family and does all the household chores. She is diagnosed with cancer and catches her husband having an affair with her friend, Jung Soo Min. During a fight, Min Hwan kills Ji Won. However, she wakes up in the past, 10 years earlier, and decides to change her life by making Soo Min marry Min Hwan. At work, Yoo Ji Hyeok develops feelings for Ji Won and begins to reveal them, while also hiding a secret.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Starring: Park Min Young, Na In Woo, Lee Yi Kyung
3.Doctor Slump (2024)
Yeo Jeong Woo, a former top student and now a successful plastic surgeon, faces a life-changing medical accident that pushes him to his limits. At his lowest point, he meets his former academic rival, Nam Ha Neul, who is now an anesthesiologist. Ha Neul, known for her genius intellect, has focused solely on her studies and work, but realizes she is not happy with her life. When she meets Jeong Woo during a difficult time, they find comfort in each other and develop a romantic relationship.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Medical
Starring: Park Hyung Sik, Park Shin Hye, Yoon Park
4.Flex X Cop (2024)
Jin Yi Soo, a wealthy third-generation conglomerate, joins the Kangha Police Station’s violent investigative team to catch robbers. He intends to use his wealth and connections to his advantage, and is paired with Detective Lee Kang Hyun, who is dedicated and unimpressed by Yi Soo’s background. As they work together, Yi Soo’s life begins to change as he becomes entangled in a case.
Genres: Action, Mystery, Comedy, Romance
Starring: Ahn Bo Hyun, Park Ji Hyun, Kang Sang Jun
5.Love Song for Illusion (2024)
The story centers on Crown Prince Sajo Hyun, who works as a fashion designer while hiding his true identity due to a traumatic childhood. He has a split personality, Ak Hee, who is charismatic but experiences pain when touching others. Yeon Wol, a descendant of a fallen dynasty, becomes an assassin named Gye Ra to avenge her family. However, she falls in love with the prince while trying to kill him. After falling into a trap set by an unknown person, she loses her memory and becomes a concubine in the palace.
Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Starring: Park Ji Hoon, Hong Ye Ji, Hwang Hee
6.Captivating the King (2024)
Prince Lee In, younger brother of King Lee Sun, is taken hostage by the Qing Dynasty and vows loyalty to his brother. However, King Lee Sun begins to view his brother’s loyalty as betrayal and hates him. Lee In suffers emotionally. He meets an unknown baduk player who fascinates him and eventually becomes king, but is still sad and weak. The baduk player, Kang Hee Soo, falls in love with Prince Lee In but becomes a spy to seek revenge against him. She approaches King Lee In in pursuit of her goal.
Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Jo Jung Suk, Shin Sae Kyeong, Lee Shin Young
7.Queen of Divorce (2024)
Kim Sa Ra, daughter-in-law of a prominent law firm in South Korea, is betrayed by her husband and loses everything. She then becomes a divorce troubleshooter and is now the team leader at the divorce settlement office Solution. Along with her business partner Dong Ki Joon, a former prosecutor known for his persistence and intuition, they work to help people going through tough divorces by punishing bad spouses and providing assistance in unfair situations.
Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance
Starring: Lee Ji Ah, Kang Ki Young, Kim Sun Young
8.Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2
At 27, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Woo Young Woo excelled academically at Seoul National University with a high IQ of 164. A successful lawyer, she grapples with social interactions due to her condition.
Genres: Law, Romance, Life, Drama
Starring: Park Eun Bin, Kang Tae Oh, Kang Ki Young
9.Hierarchy (2024)
Jooshin High School is the most prestigious school in South Korea, established by the conglomerate Jooshin Group. Only students chosen at birth are allowed, including Jeong Jae Yi, Kim Ri An, Yoon He Ra, and Lee Woo Jin. However, Kang Ha, who has a pure and innocent smile but a secret, is transferred to the school. His arrival causes turmoil and cracks in the seemingly perfect world of Jooshin High School.
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Youth
Starring: Roh Jeong Eui, Lee Chae Min, Kim Jae Won
10.The Woman Who Plays (2024)
Ji Hwan, the eldest brother, falls in love with Eun Ha, a playful and caring woman. However, their romance is complicated by Ji Hwan’s troubled past. Despite this, they work together to overcome their obstacles and build a happy future together.
Starring: Uhm Tae Goo, Han Sun Hwa, Kwon Yool
11.Although I Am Not a Hero (2024)
Bok Gwi Joo and his family are born with supernatural powers, including Bok Gwi Joo’s ability to travel back in time to happy moments in his life. However, he becomes depressed and loses his ability. Due to modern-day issues, his family also loses their powers. Do Da He enters their lives and brings about change.
Genres: Action, Psychological, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Jang Ki Yong, Chun Woo Hee, Go Doo Shim
12.Between Greetings (2024)
Kang Ji Yoon, a successful and confident CEO of a headhunting company, puts all her energy and focus into her work in order to survive in the highly competitive industry. She relies heavily on her secretary, Yoo Eun Ho, who is not only efficient and capable, but also kind and considerate towards others. Eun Ho is a single father who excels in both parenting and managing household affairs.
Starring: Han Ji Min, Lee Joon Hyuk
13.Red Swan (2024)
Oh Wan Soo, a successful golf player, marries the heir of Hwain Group in pursuit of a perfect life in the upper class. She now leads a foundation and has gained global recognition for her philanthropy. Seo Do Yoon, a skilled martial artist and recent graduate of the police university, becomes her bodyguard and is on a mission within the Hwain Group’s security team. Through Do Yoon, Wan Soo uncovers a hidden secret of the Hwain Family.
Genres: Action, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Kim Ha Neul, Rain, Shin Soo Jung
14.The Life of Mrs. Ock (2024)
Ok Tae Young, a legal expert during the Joseon period, is highly intelligent, hardworking, and physically fit. Despite facing difficult situations, she never hesitates to assist others and is well-liked by those around her. However, she harbors a secret – her name, husband, and status are all false. One day, she crosses paths with Cheon Seung Whee, a traveling storyteller who instantly falls in love with her. He stays by her side, offering his unwavering support and assistance.
Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama
Starring: Im Ji Yeon, Choo Young Woo
15.When the Stars Gossip (2024)
Kong Ryong, an OB-GYN, and Eve Kim, an astronaut, meet and fall in love at a space station. Kong Ryong is a tourist and has a strong sense of responsibility, while Eve Kim is a Korean-American astronaut.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Starring: Gong Hyo Jin, Lee Min Ho, Han Ji Eun
16.The Judge from Hell (2024)
The story follows a cruel and selfish judge who prioritizes her own power. She is skeptical of insincere apologies from wrongdoers and lacks empathy for their victims. However, her perspective changes when she meets a kind and compassionate detective who prioritizes the well-being of victims.
Genres: Romance, Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Starring: Park Shin Hye, Kim Jae Young
17.The Love Story of Choon Hwa (2024)
The story is set in the fictional country of Dongbangguk and follows the youngest princess, Hwa Ri, who has a strong and independent mindset. When it is time for her to marry, she takes matters into her own hands and leaves the palace to find her own husband. Along the way, she also seeks out the artist who painted her as the main female character in a series of provocative paintings. One of the potential suitors for Princess Hwa Ri is Choi Hwan, a wealthy merchant with a charming appearance. However, he appears to have a mysterious side and may be hiding a secret.
Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama
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18.I’m Against My Romance (2024)
Kim Tae Kyung, known for his instincts and character, reunites with his ex-lover, daycare teacher Hong Je Bi after ten years. They must determine if their reunion will continue their previous relationship or start a new one.
Genres: Romance
Starring: Lee Eung Bok, Kim Eun
19.No Secret (2024)
Song Ki Baek, a childish and rude announcer, meets On Woo Joo, a passionate entertainment writer. Through their interactions, Song Ki Baek undergoes a life-changing transformation as he learns to become a better person.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Go Kyung Pyo, Kang Han Na, Joo Jong Hyuk
20.Queen of Tears (2024)
Baek Hyun Woo, a successful legal director for the Queens Group, falls in love with Hong Hae In, the heiress of the same conglomerate Baek Hyun Woo, a respected member of the Yongduri village, is the legal director for Queens Group. He falls in love with Hong Hae In, the heiress of the same conglomerate and known as the “queen” of Queens Group’s department stores. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, the married couple manages to stay together and overcome a crisis, leading to a miraculous, thrilling, and humorous love story.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama
Starring: Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Ji Won, Park Sung Hoon
21.Beauty and the Devoted (2024)
This is a story about a famous actress who loses everything overnight and a producer’s attempt to help her recover, driven by his love for her. It is a heartwarming family drama that uncovers the truth and seeks justice through revenge, while also tackling the challenges of family conflicts.
Genres: Romance, Drama, Family
Starring: Ji Hyun Woo, Im Soo Hyang, Go Yoon
22.Everything Will Come True (2024)
A spirit named Genie is released from his lamp by a girl named Ga Young. Genie is known for his whimsical and ever-changing emotions, while Ga Young is described as lacking emotion. Ga Young is granted three wishes by Genie.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Kim Woo Bin, Bae Suzy, Ahn Eun Jin
23.The Good Man (2024)
“The Good Man” is about Seok Cheol, the eldest son of a family of gangsters. He experiences the highs and lows of life as he tries to protect his family, career, and love.
Genres: Thriller, Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Lee Dong Wook, Lee Sung Kyung, Ryu Hye Young
24.Wuju Bakery (2024)
A small bakery in an old town struggles to reopen after facing numerous challenges. However, their efforts are thwarted when a spaceship crashes and ruins the bakery. The arrival of an alien leads to an unexpected and chaotic cohabitation with the bakery’s handsome owner. As the alien’s presence becomes known, other aliens hiding in the city are exposed.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Starring: Jeff Satur, Barcode Tinnasit Isarapongporn, Jun In Kyu
25.When Life Gives You Tangerines (2024)
The story follows Ae Soon, a rebellious but nervous young woman who dreams of becoming a poet despite not being able to attend school. She is always positive and unapologetically bold, never hiding her emotions. Gwan Shik is a diligent and quiet individual who struggles with romance, but has loved Ae Soon since the beginning. He is a silent and devoted lover, pouring all of his efforts into loving her.
Genres: Romance, Life, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: IU, Park Bo Gum, Moon So Ri
26.Lovely Runner (2024)
Ryu Seon Jae is a famous celebrity in the world of showbiz, renowned for his talent and charm. Despite his glamorous life, the constant demands of the entertainment industry have taken a toll on him. Im Sol, a devoted fan, has been deeply in love with Ryu Seon Jae since she first heard his music on the radio. However, her own dreams were shattered by a childhood accident. The story takes a dramatic turn when Im Sol is transported back in time, 15 years ago, right before Ryu Seon Jae’s tragic death. She is now faced with the daunting task of changing his fate and preventing the loss of her beloved idol. With unwavering determination, Im Sol sets out to alter the course of events and save Ryu Seon Jae from his untimely demise.
Genres: Music, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon, Lee Seung Hyub
27.Cinderella at 2 AM (2024)
The plot follows the love story of Ha Yoon Seo, a confident and successful woman who struggles with dating, and Seo Joo Won, a wealthy and kind man who is actually a third-generation Chaebol in disguise at her workplace. As Yoon Seo and Joo Won work together on the brand marketing team at a credit card company, their feelings for each other grow, but they both prioritize protecting themselves and their own interests. As they navigate their relationship and their individual struggles, they must learn to balance love and self-protection.
Starring: Shin Hyun Been, Moon Sang Min, Hong Bi Ra
28.Wedding Impossible (2024)
The drama Na Ah Jeong is an extra actress, talented and has experience acting as a married woman. Her dating life is on the back burner while her male friend Lee Do Han, the son of a chaebol family, turns to her for help in pretending to be his wife for his family’s approval. However, this plan is disrupted by Do Han’s younger brother Lee Ji Han, who has ambitions to make his brother the successor of their family’s company and brings in a potential bride to prevent the wedding. Ah Jeong now has to navigate through this complicated situation as she takes on her first leading role as Do Han’s wife.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Jeon Jong Seo, Moon Sang Min, Kim Do Wan
29.Graduation (2024)
Lee Joon Ho resigns from a big company and becomes an instructor at the academy where he had once studied. He is motivated by his lingering feelings for his first love, Seo Hye Jin, who is a Korean language instructor at the academy. Seo Hye Jin gained fame after a legendary incident called the “Miracle of Daechi” and has been teaching for fourteen years. However, her life is disrupted when her former pupil and troublemaker, Lee Joon Ho, returns after ten years and causes chaos.
Genres: Romance, Melodrama
Starring: Jung Ryeo Won, Wi Ha Joon, So Ju Yeon
30.Dreaming of Cinde Fxxxing Rella (2024)
A wealthy and arrogant CEO, Moon Cha Min, becomes involved with Shim Jae Rim, a woman working as a manager at his social club. Despite their initial differences, they develop a romantic relationship as Jae Rim grows as a person and becomes more independent.
Starring: Pyo Ye Jin, Lee Jun Young
31.Midnight Photo Studio (2024)
The story follows Seo Ki Joo, a photographer and the 7th owner of a photo studio that caters exclusively to ghosts. He takes portraits of the ghosts that enter his shop. Han Bom, a passionate lawyer who despises injustice, unexpectedly becomes Ki Joo’s partner in the studio. The studio also employs two individuals, Assistant Manager Go who brings in ghost customers, and Baek Nam Gu who handles small tasks.
Genres: Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Starring: Joo Won, Kwon Na Ra, Yoo In Soo
32.Branding in Seongsu (2024)
Eun Ho and Na Eon are two interns at a marketing agency with very different personalities and values. Eun Ho is known for his cuteness and carefree attitude, while Na Eon is a workaholic and success-driven individual. Despite their constant clashes, Na Eon is a top performer in the company and has sacrificed relationships for her career. However, their lives take a dramatic turn when they accidentally switch bodies after a kiss. This unexpected incident forces them to see each other’s perspectives and challenges their preconceived notions about one another.
Genres: Thriller, Romance, Supernatural
Starring: Kim Ji Eun, Lomon, Yang Hye Ji
33.Because I Want No Loss (2024)
Ha Young, a person who values money above all else, faces the possibility of losing a job promotion. In order to avoid this, she devises a plan for a fake wedding and recruits Ji Wook, a part-time cashier who can’t ignore people in need, to be her fake fiance. Though initially hesitant, Ji Wook eventually agrees to the arrangement.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Shin Min Ah, Kim Young Dae, Lee Sang Yi
34.What Comes after Love (2024)
Choi Hong, a Korean student studying in Japan, falls in love with Aoki Jungo, but they break up due to differing views on love and practical issues. 5 years later, they reunite in Korea.
Genres: Romance, Melodrama
Starring: Lee Se Young, Sakaguchi Kentaro, Hong Jong Hyun
35.She Is Different Day and Night (2024)
The series follows the story of a young woman who leads a normal life during the day, working hard to prepare for a civil service exam and taking on part-time work. However, she experiences a mysterious transformation and wakes up one night as an old lady.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Jung Eun Ji, Lee Jung Eun, Choi Jin Hyuk
So there you have it, the list of 35 upcoming korean dramas on Dramacool! Which one do you anticipate the most? And which will you binge-watch first? Let us know in the comments below!
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