12 Most Awaited Korean Shows Of 2024
Hey K-drama lovers, buckle up for an epic ride! 2024 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for all of us with a lineup of dazzling romantic comedies and groundbreaking series. So, let’s dive into the excitement and check out the top 12 most anticipated new and returning K-dramas that are set to grace our screens. From heart-pounding thrillers to heartwarming romances, get ready for a year of non-stop entertainment!
12. The 8 Show
Starring: Ryoo Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee, Park Jung-min
Picture this: Squid Game vibes, drama debut of director Han Jae-rim, and a reality game with eight characters vying for 44.8 billion won. Count us in for The 8 Show’s rollercoaster ride!
11. Weak Hero Class 2
Starring: Park Ji-hoon, Ryeo Un, Choi Min-young, Yoo Su-bin
After a killer first season on Wavve, Weak Hero Class 2 is making a Netflix comeback. Park Ji-hoon faces an even fiercer group of bullies at Eunjang High School – get ready for high school drama 2.0.
10. Queen of Tears
Starring: Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Ji-won, Kwak Dong-yeon
Superstar Kim Soo-hyun takes the stage as Baek Hyun-woo in Queen of Tears. A legal prodigy, family crises, and emotions running wild – Park Ji-eun (Crash Landing on You) promises a drama rollercoaster!
9. A Killer Paradox
Starring: Choi Woo-shik, Son Suk-ku, Lee Hee-joon
Meet Lee Tang (Choi Woo-shik), the Dexter-like character who discovers his knack for spotting evildoers. A Killer Paradox unfolds the cat-and-mouse chase with detectives on his tail.
8. A Shop for Killers
Starring: Kim Hye-jun, Lee Dong-wook
In A Shop for Killers, director Lee Kwon serves up mystery on Disney+. Kim Hye-jun discovers her late uncle’s secrets, and a life-altering decision looms large.
7. Everything Will Come True
Starring: Kim Woo-bin, Bae Suzy
Hold onto your seats for one of the year’s biggest dramas! Kim Woo-bin plays an emotional genie, and Bae Suzy gets three wishes. Directed by Lee Byeong-hun, it’s a magical journey waiting to unfold.
6. Nine Puzzle
Starring: Kim Da-mi, Son Suk-ku
Director Yoon Jong-bin brings us Nine Puzzle, a small-screen thriller. Kim Da-mi and Detective Han-saem (Son Suk-ku) dig into a mysterious uncle’s death, uncovering truths that defy expectations.
5. Aema
Starring: Lee Hanee, Bang Hyo-rin, Jin Sun-kyu
Believer director Lee Hae-young steps into K-drama territory with Aema. It’s a 1980s throwback, with Lee Hanee as the diva actress facing off against a rookie, played by Bang Hyo-rin.
4. When the Stars Gossip
Starring: Gong Hyo-jin, Lee Min-ho
Sci-fi romance alert! Gong Hyo-jin and Lee Min-ho team up for When the Stars Gossip, set both on Earth and in a space station. Directed by Park Shin-woo, get ready for a unique love story.
3. LTNS
Starring: Esom, Ahn Jae-hong
Indie film directors Jeon Go-woon and Lim Dae-hyung join forces for LTNS (Long Time No Sex). Esom and Ahn Jae-hong play a married couple resorting to blackmail to spice up their lives – sounds like a wild ride!
2. Squid Game 2
Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul
Hold onto your seats for the second season of Squid Game! Director Hwang Dong-hyuk faces the daunting task of following up one of the most significant small-screen sensations of all time. New faces, new challenges – get ready!
1. Uncle Samsik
Starring: Song Kang-ho, Byun Yo-han, Jin Ki-joo
In a period-set K-drama extravaganza, Song Kang-ho leads the charge in Uncle Samsik. Directed and written by Shin Yeon-shick, this series promises a morally flexible fixer, an idealist, and a journey to reshape 1960s Korea.
Get your popcorn ready, folks! 2024 is gearing up to be a blockbuster year for K-drama – don’t miss out on the action-packed, heart-touching, and laughter-filled ride these 12 series have in store for us. It’s going to be legendary!
