This May 2024 is an exciting time with many great Korean dramas set to hit the airwaves, promising to take the Asian market by storm with a series of returning stars such as Go Kyung Pyo, Song Kang Ho, Kim Hee Sun, and more. Here’s a look at 6 great Korean dramas that will be airing this May 2024!
1 The Midnight Romance in Hagwon – A Night of Romance in Hagwon
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon – A Night of Romance in Hagwon
IMDb Rating: To be updated
Release Date: 05/11/2024
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Episode Count: 16
Country: South Korea
Director: Ahn Pan Seok
Main Cast: Jung Ryeo Won, Wi Ha Joon
Notable Awards: To be updated
Where to Watch: To be updated
Following the resounding success of “Queen Of Tears,” tvN brings viewers a new romantic comedy series titled “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” (literal translation).
The drama revolves around the sweet yet bittersweet love story between Seo Hye Jin (Jung Ryeo Won) and Lee Joon Ho (Wi Ha Joon). Seo Hye Jin is an experienced teacher with 14 years of experience working at a Hagwon – a type of private cram school popular in South Korea. The memory of her former student Lee Joon Ho – a student she had once passionately mentored and who has now successfully entered a prestigious university – continues to linger in Hye Jin’s thoughts.
However, 10 years later, Joon Ho unexpectedly quits his stable job at a large company to return to the Hagwon and become Hye Jin’s colleague. This unexpected reunion has rekindled the secret feelings that had been buried deep in their hearts since their initial meeting.
2 Frankly Speaking – Honest Announcer
Frankly Speaking – Honest Announcer
IMDb Rating: To be updated
Release Date: 01/05/2024
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Episode Count: 12
Country: South Korea
Director: Jang Ji Yeon, Choi Kyung Sun
Main Cast: Go Kyung Pyo, Kang Han Na
Notable Awards: To be updated
Where to Watch: Netfix
Song Ki Baek (Go Kyung Pyo), a talented and beloved announcer known for his amiable personality, suddenly encounters the “greatest crisis of his life” – a syndrome that makes him unable to control his speech. Every deepest secret and private thought spills out in unexpected ways, leading him into a series of hilarious mishaps.
On Woo Joo, a passionate entertainment program screenwriter, is drawn to Ki Baek’s unique “truth-telling” style. Recognizing the comedic potential in this “victim” of a strange syndrome, Woo Joo decides to “invite” Ki Baek onto his program. From here, a series of humorous, “laugh-out-loud” situations begin to unfold, promising to bring viewers moments of pure entertainment.
3 The Atypical Family – Even If I’m Not a Hero
The Atypical Family – Even If I’m Not a Hero
IMDb Rating: To be updated
Release Date: 04/05/2024
Genre: Action, Psychological, Fantasy, Romance
Episode Count: 12
Country: South Korea
Director: Jo Hyun Tak
Main Cast: Jang Ki Yong, Chun Woo Hee
Notable Awards: To be updated
Where to Watch: Netfix
Bok Gwi Joo’s (Jang Ki Yong) family possesses extraordinary abilities, but these powers are gradually fading away due to modern-day ailments such as insomnia, eating disorders, and smartphone addiction. Bok Gwi Joo, with the ability to time travel, can only revisit happy moments from the past but cannot change anything.
His obsession with the accident that took away his wife, children, and colleagues plunges Bok Gwi Joo into despair, resulting in the loss of his supernatural abilities. His life takes an unexpected turn when Do Da He (Chun Woo Hee) appears and begins living with his family. Da He’s presence brings a breath of fresh air, rekindling vitality and hope in Bok Gwi Joo and the other family members.
4 Dare To Love Me
Dare To Love Me
IMDb Rating: To be updated
Release Date: 05/13/2024
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Episode Count: 16
Country: South Korea
Director: Jang Yang Ho
Main Cast: Kim Myung Soo, Lee Yoo Young
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