KDramas of 2024

September 27

“From 1945 monsters to 2024 mysteries—some nightmares never end.”

The horror continues as Tae Sang and Chae Ok’s fight against human-made monsters spans decades, landing in modern Seoul where greed still breeds unspeakable things.

• 7 episodes, 48 minutes each 
• Sci-fi Thriller, Historical, Action
• watch if: you're into dark historical-sci-fi hybrids, time-jumping narratives, and monster metaphors
• skip if: you didn’t vibe with season 1’s tone, or prefer your period dramas without horror

September 27

“Five years, one breakup, and maybe a second chance.”

Hong, a Korean student in Japan, falls in love with Jungo—but love isn't enough to keep them together. Years later, they reunite in Korea, where past feelings resurface in a new context.

• 6 episodes, 1 hour and 5 minutes each 
• Melodrama Romance
• watch if: you love quiet, emotional romances about timing, regret, and mature reconnection
• skip if: you're looking for fast-paced love stories or clear happy endings

September 28

“A race against time, vision, and one very chaotic fate.”

Da Rim, slowly losing her sight to a rare disease, sets out to experience everything before darkness falls. Just as her world starts dimming, a privileged but clumsy college acquaintance enters her life—and her family discovers something wild in the hills that could change everything.

• 36 episodes, 1 hour and 6 minutes each 
• Mystery, Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you want heartfelt family drama, underdog spirit, and a sprinkle of magical realism
• skip if: you prefer straightforward plots without emotional intensity or tonal shifts

October 3

“She wrote the perfect romance—and then woke up inside it.”

Web novel writer Nam Ja Yeon wakes up as the heroine of her own steamy story—but the wrong man seems to be her lead. Things get even messier when fictional characters start crashing in from her other stories.

• 2 episodes, 50 minutes each 
• Genre: Romantic Comedy, Fantasy
• watch if: you're into meta rom-coms, fantasy body swaps, and spicy love triangles with a twist
• skip if: you want grounded romance without genre-bending chaos

October 5

“Two coworkers. One office. Zero boundaries.”

Sales Team 2 is shutting down, leaving just team leader Han and aloof assistant manager Yun. As they clean up what's left of the business, an unexpected closeness begins to form.

• 7 episodes, 11 minutes each 
• BL Workplace Romance
• watch if: you like slow-burn office romances, awkward silences, and emotional restraint
• skip if: you're looking for action-heavy plots or extroverted leads

October 7

“Family, fashion, and figuring out what happiness really means.”

Independent designer Gong Hui reunites with her chaebol childhood friend Dan Su just as both their lives begin to shift—his thanks to meddling heirs, hers thanks to marriage mayhem. Love and family collide in a rom-com with bite.

• 120 episodes, 30 minutes each 
• Romance, Family Drama
• watch if: you're into family sagas, second-chance romances, and strong female leads
• skip if: you prefer minimal ensemble drama or avoid marriage-centric plots

October 9

“First came childhood. Then came abandonment. Now comes the fallout.”

Ten years after growing up together, three former friends reunite—only to face resentment, old wounds, and a surprising shift in feelings that could turn their friendship into something more... or tear them apart for good.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each 
• Youth Romantic Comedy, Family Drama
• watch if: you’re drawn to found family dramas with emotional tension and complex bonds
• skip if: love triangles and unresolved angst aren't your thing

October 10

“He’s a corrupt prosecutor—but not completely.”

A spin-off of “Stranger,” this drama focuses on the challenges of Seo Dong Jae as a prosecutor at the Cheongju District Prosecutors’ Office, struggling with a tarnished reputation and facing off against Nam Wan Sung, the CEO of Lee Hong Construction.

• 10 episodes, 50 minutes each 
• Law Drama, Mystery Thriller
• watch if: you like flawed protagonists, legal thrillers, and moral ambiguity
• skip if: you're looking for clean-cut heroes or clear answers

October 10

“Boy meets trainer. Trainer might be a killer.”

Jay comes to Korea and meets Jin Uk, a mysterious trainer who charms and unsettles him. As romance sparks, suspicion brews—especially with his friend Seong Hun caught in the middle.

• 12 episodes, 15 minutes each 
• BL Youth Romantic Comedy, Mystery
• watch if: you’re into romantic suspense, BL love triangles, and gym-set dramas with a twist
• skip if: thriller elements or ambiguous morality turn you off

October 11

“He’s profiled killers for decades. Now the killer may be his daughter.”

Jang Tae Su, a legendary profiler, is shaken when a murder case leads to his own daughter. Can he balance truth, justice, and fatherhood—or will he destroy everything trying?

• 10 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each 
• Psychological Thriller, Mystery
• watch if: you crave dark crime dramas with personal stakes and psychological tension
• skip if: family-centered thrillers or moral dilemmas aren’t for you

October 12

“No money, no name—just talent and big dreams.”

In 1956 Mokpo, Jeong Nyeon sets her sights on stardom in a traditional all-women’s theater troupe. But to make it, she’ll need grit, growth, and a little luck.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each 
• Music, Drama
• watch if: you love underdog stories, historical settings, and fierce female leads
• skip if: you’re not into period dramas or slow-burn career arcs

 October 12

“Four women, one taboo, and a lot of vibrators.”

In 1992, four village women become unlikely sales queens of adult products. As they challenge norms, they discover independence, friendship, and empowerment.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour and 15 minutes each 
• Business, Life, Comedy
• watch if: you're into bold female-led stories with humor, heart, and social commentary
• skip if: you’re uncomfortable with sex positivity or rural slice-of-life

October 17

“Their love began with a roundhouse kick—and never really ended.”

Teenage Do Hoe finds comfort in new friend Ju Yeong amidst family trauma. Separated by tragedy, they reunite years later to rekindle a bond that's grown into something healing and enduring.

• 8 episodes,35 minutes each 
• BL Romantic Comedy
• watch if: you love second-chance BL, emotional catharsis, and sports as metaphor
• skip if: generational trauma or slow pacing doesn't appeal

October 25 

“Hell still calls—but now the dead are calling back.”

As new resurrections shake the world’s belief systems, the battle reignites between religious zealots, underground rebels, and those trapped in the chaos of judgment day.

• 6 episodes, 48 minutes each 
•  Supernatural Horror, Mystery Thriller
• watch if: you liked Season 1’s apocalyptic themes and want even more moral chaos
• skip if: bleak dystopias or supernatural horror aren’t your thing

October 21

“Love, loss, and queer longing in a judgmental world.”

Through the eyes of his best friend, we follow Ko Yeong’s journey—from heartbreak and societal rejection to healing and self-discovery across countries and relationships.

• 8 episodes, 50 minutes each 
• BL Youth Romance, Drama
• watch if: you love introspective queer dramas with emotional realism
• skip if: you prefer plot-driven romances over reflective, character-focused stories

November 4

“She’s beer sales. He’s beer soul. Together, they just might save a company.”

Former special forces agent Chae Yong Ju’s mission? Sell enough of introverted brewmaster Min Ju’s beer to save her branch. But their opposites-attract dynamic might turn this business deal into something a little more intoxicating.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each 
• Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you like cozy rom-coms, rural charm, and soft romance with a business twist
• skip if: you're not into workplace slow burns or subtle emotional arcs

November 6

“In gangnam, everyone’s missing something.”

A bar worker vanishes after uncovering a dark secret tied to a string of disappearances. As a disgraced detective, a self-proclaimed suspect, and an ambitious prosecutor dig deeper, Gangnam’s glossy surface begins to crack.

• 8 episodes, 50 minutes each 
• Action Thriller, Crime Mystery
• watch if: you love multi-perspective crime thrillers with a gritty, urban edge
• skip if: you dislike fragmented narratives or noir atmospheres

November 6

“Beauty is only skin deep—secrets cut much deeper.”

When a famous plastic surgeon gets caught in a media storm, he tries to redeem himself by helping crime victims. But his entanglement with a skeptical detective—and his own haunted past—leads to far more than cosmetic consequences.

• 12 episodes, 55 minutes each 
• Medical Drama, Mystery Thriller
• watch if: you enjoy psychological thrillers, morally gray characters, and slow-burn partnerships
• skip if: you’re not into melodramatic twists or emotionally complex protagonists

November 8

“He crashed her wedding. she ran away with him. now what?”

Hae Jo, abandoned and rootless, meets runaway bride Jae Mi on the most chaotic day of her life. Their journey to find his father—and themselves—is impulsive, emotional, and possibly life-changing.

• 10 episodes, 1 hour each 
• Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you’re into bittersweet road-trip romances and soul-searching character arcs
• skip if: love triangles or runaway-bride tropes frustrate you

November 8

“Still angry.  Still holy.  Now in busan.”

Father Kim Hae Il brings his righteous rage to Busan to chase a drug ring, reuniting with old allies and new detectives in a chaotic battle of justice, slapstick, and stubborn faith.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour each
• Crime Drama, Comedy, Action
• watch if: you liked Season 1’s unique blend of action, comedy, and moral fire
• skip if: you’re looking for subtlety or haven't seen Season 1

November 10

“High school secrets. Idol crushes. Anonymous chaos.”

An outsider gains admin access to a gossip app and gets too close to the school’s golden boy, Kang U Bin—whose flawless image hides more than one secret.

• 8 episodes, 25 minutes each 
• Youth Romantic Comedy
• watch if: you like school dramas with tech-fueled intrigue and hidden identities
• skip if: anonymous apps and student love triangles aren’t your thing

November 16

“He’s marriage-averse. She’s marriage-ambivalent. Sparks fly anyway.”

On an island with one determined bachelor, civil servant Jung Ha Na is sent to make a match happen—for work. Cue reluctant romance, societal pressure, and unexpected chemistry.

• 10 episodes, 1 hour each 
•  Romance, Comedy, Melodrama
• watch if: you enjoy opposites-attract rom-coms with social satire
• skip if: rural matchmaking or slow-burn bickering pairs bore you

November 18

“He frees the right people—and hunts the wrong ones.”

Lee Han Sin, once a lawyer, now examines parole applications with precision and heart. Teaming up with a detective and a legendary loan shark, he targets a corrupt heir above the law.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour each 
• Law Drama, Mystery Crime
• watch if: you love legal dramas with vigilante vibes and found-family teamwork
• skip if: procedural justice or anti-hero reform arcs aren’t your thing

November 18

“He left her for an heiress. Her revenge starts with his mistress’s ex.”

Interior designer Pi Seon Ju’s life crumbles after her husband's affair—but she rebuilds herself and sparks a connection with the jilted husband on the other side. Divorce just got spicy.

• 126 episodes, 35 minutes each
• Romance, Melodrama, Drama
• watch if: you enjoy revenge melodramas with mature romance and stylish glow-ups
• skip if: love-after-divorce stories or messy ex drama don’t interest you

November 22

“A political marriage. A mute wife. A kidnapping that changes everything.”

Their cold, arranged marriage starts to thaw when Hui Ju is kidnapped—and Baek Sa Eon, the golden boy of politics, realizes he may care more than he thought.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour and 8 minutes each 
• Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Drama
• watch if: you like slow-burn romance mixed with mystery and political intrigue
• skip if: emotionally distant characters or arranged-marriage tropes frustrate you

November 23

“Same name, same birthday, lifelong rivalry.”

Two former school enemies with the same name are forced back into each other's lives. Time may have changed them—but grudges (and sparks) die hard.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each 
• Romantic Comedy
• watch if: you’re into enemies-to-lovers setups, high school reunions, and messy nostalgia
• skip if: you're tired of rivals-to-romance or petty drama

November 29

“They pose as a normal family—but each of them hides a power they can’t reveal.”

To survive in a world where their abilities could get them killed, five strangers pretend to be a typical household. From a gentle teenage boy to a sharp-tempered grandfather, each member of the ‘Baek family’ brings their own secrets—and strengths—as they face off against ruthless criminals targeting people like them.

• 6 episodes, 55 minutes each 
• Crime Thriller, Action, Supernatural
• watch if: you like found family dynamics, low-key superpowers, and slice-of-life warmth mixed with danger
• skip if: you're looking for high-octane action, gritty realism, or a dark tone

November 29

“She marries strangers for a living. He’s still in love with someone else. And then a trunk turns up in the lake.”

In Ji arranges contract marriages—one-year terms, no strings attached. Her fifth client, Jeong Won, is a music producer haunted by his ex-wife. But when a mysterious trunk emerges from a lake, the façade of NM’s polished matchmaking business begins to unravel—and so does the truth about their pasts.

• 8 episodes, 1 hour and 3 minutes each 
• Mystery, Romance, Drama
• watch if: you’re into slow-burn romances, corporate secrets, and emotional mystery thrillers
• skip if: you dislike melancholic tones, ambiguous motives, or twisty pacing

November 30

“She solves other people’s problems—but her entire life is a lie.”

Ok Tae-yeong is beloved in her Joseon village as a brilliant legal expert. But behind her calm smile, everything—her identity, her marriage, even her name—is fabricated. When a traveling storyteller falls for her at first sight, he sticks around, offering help, protection… and maybe something more.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each 
• Historical Drama, Romance, Thriller
• watch if: you love historical dramas with hidden identity tropes, soft romance, and strong female leads
• skip if: you prefer fast-moving court intrigue, political plots, or gritty realism

December 2

“She survived for everyone else—until someone tells her: your mother is looking for you.”

Ha Na has spent her life looking after others—her adoptive siblings, her best friend’s child, her tour group clients. Now back at Hyesung Tours, working under the bright and principled Jin Gu, she begins to fall for him. But when he reveals a shocking truth about her past, Ha Na’s life spins in a direction she never expected.

• 101 episodes, 32 minutes each
• Romance, Melodrama 
• watch if: you enjoy heartfelt melodramas, found family, and emotional self-discovery
• skip if: you're not into slow-paced character growth or domestic drama

December 4

“They’re all haunted by something—and the light shop might be the only way out.”

Each person who finds the light shop is carrying a hidden burden from the past. Drawn to the store at the end of a dark alley, they discover a mysterious shopkeeper, flickering lights, and perhaps… a path toward healing, if they’re willing to confront what they’ve been avoiding

• 8 episodes, 51 minutes each 
• Supernatural Horror, Mystery Thriller, Drama
• watch if: you’re drawn to introspective, atmospheric stories with a touch of magical realism
• skip if: you prefer plot-driven thrillers, action-heavy pacing, or clear-cut logic

December 5

 “She’s broke, newly single, and pretending to be married to survive new town mom politics.”

Ji Song-i moves into a neighborhood where 5 a.m. Miracle Mornings and Excel spreadsheets define social status. To blend in, she fakes a marriage—and runs into her former best friend, Choi Ha-na, now a Type-A working mom. Between part-time jobs, awkward reunions, and judgmental neighbors, Song-i navigates motherhood without a child and friendship without trust.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour each 
• Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you like social satire, female-led narratives, and dramas about self-reinvention
• skip if: you're not a fan of suburban settings, slow-burn arcs, or interpersonal conflict

December 18

“She disappeared as a grandmother—and reappeared as a 20-something idol trainee.”

O Mal-sun, once a widowed restaurant owner, mysteriously regains her youth and reenters the world as O Du-ri, an idol trainee chasing a dream she gave up long ago. But when her granddaughter Ha-na joins the same company, the past, present, and future begin to collide—in glitter and stage lights.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each 
• Fantasy Drama, Mystery, Comedy
• watch if: you enjoy age-swapping fantasy, showbiz settings, and intergenerational dreams
• skip if: you want grounded realism or tightly plotted suspense

December 21 

“Four interns. One elite guesthouse. And a whole lot of secrets under one roof.”

At Yongcheonru, the finest guesthouse in Joseon, four new interns hide their true identities—a disguised prince, an ambitious woman in men’s clothes, a reluctant heir, and a desperate nobleman. As they serve royal guests and deal with each other, they discover friendship and ambition aren’t always so far apart.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Historical Romance
• watch if: you love fusion sageuks, ensemble camaraderie, and coming-of-age teamwork
• skip if: you prefer political intrigue or high-stakes historical action

December 23

“She trains idols by instinct. He raises their deaf son. Now they’re working together to rebuild a life.”

After being fired, powerhouse producer Kang Su-hyeon starts over by mentoring Yoo Jin-u, a talented but struggling idol trainee. Her husband, once a producer himself, agrees to help—while still managing their home and disabled child. As their professional and personal roles blur, the family must balance ambition and love in the cutthroat world of K-pop.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour each 
• Life, Drama
• watch if: you’re interested in domestic drama, music industry settings, and unconventional family roles
• skip if: you prefer fast-paced idol competition or single-genre focus

December 26

“He won the game. Now he’s going back to burn it down.”

Seong Gi-hun returns to the brutal world of Squid Game—not to survive this time, but to destroy it. With blood money and betrayal still in the air, his mission to end the cycle might cost him more than he’s willing to lose.

• 7 episodes, 1 hour and 1 minute each 
• Action, Drama, Mystery Thriller
• watch if: you want high-stakes games, moral dilemmas, and revenge arcs
• skip if: you dislike violence, bleak tones, or psychological suspense