Netflix is set to delight K-drama fans with a range of captivating titles arriving on the platform throughout 2023. Here are just some of the ones we are looking forward to the most:
1. BLOODHOUNDS
Step into the dark world of loan sharks with this webtoon-based action drama. Woo Do-Hwan, famed for The King: Eternal Monarch, stars as Gun-Woo, a boxer-turned-bodyguard for CEO Choi, played by Kingdom’s Heo Jun-Ho. The cast also features Lee Sang-Yi, Jung Da-Eun, and Park Sung-Woong.
Premiere: June 9, 2023
2. KING THE LAND
Experience the luxe life of hoteliers in this highly awaited series featuring Junho from 2PM and YoonA from Girls’ Generation. Set in a VVIP lounge, the duo navigates the high-stakes world of hospitality. Junho plays Goo Won, heir to the King Hotel, while YoonA shines as Cheon Sa-Rang.
Premiere: June 17, 2023
3. SEE YOU IN MY 19TH LIFE
This whimsical rom-com explores the concept of reincarnation through Ban Ji-Eum, played by Shin Hye-Sun. After a tragic loss, Ji-Eum embarks on her 19th life to reunite with her love, Moon Seo-Ha, portrayed by Ahn Bo-Hyun.
Premiere: June 17, 2023
4. CELEBRITY
Dive into the complexities of fame and social media in this gripping thriller. The ensemble cast includes Park Gyu-Young, Kang Min-Hyuk, Lee Chung-Ah, and Lee Dong-Gun, who explore the highs and lows of celebrity life.
Premiere: June 30, 2023
5. D.P. SEASON 2
Next up on the shows you can’t miss is the critically acclaimed series D.P. Season 2, focusing on a Korean military police unit. The narrative tackles societal issues like bullying and toxic masculinity, with stars like Jung Hae-In and Kim Sung-Kyun reprising their roles.
Premiere: July 28, 2023
6. THE UNCANNY COUNTER SEASON 2
The demon-hunting “counters” are back with new powers and challenges in this webtoon adaptation. The original cast, including Jo Byeong-Gyu and Kim Se-Jeong, returns to face fresh supernatural threats.
Premiere: July 29, 2023
7. MASK GIRL
This mysterious K-drama follows Kim Mo-Mi, an office worker who moonlights as a masked live-streamer. Her double life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes embroiled in an unexpected incident.
Premiere: August 18, 2023
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