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The Most Anticipated KDramas of 2024



2023 brought us so many amazing and memorable Kdramas and now 2024 is set to be just as good, if not better than this year. 2024 will feature brand new Kdramas and sequels to previous seasons of Kdramas we already know and love.  


Here are some of the most anticipated KDramas coming in 2024:


Marry My Husband: A Tale of Betrayal and Redemption

Kdrama Marry My Husband

Fans eagerly await the 2024 release of Kdrama "Marry My Husband," featuring Park Min-Young from "What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim." The story follows Kang Ji-Won, the family breadwinner who discovers she has cancer and a husband who is cheating on her. The drama takes a dramatic turn when, in a heated confrontation, Ji-Won gets killed by her husband, only to wake up ten years earlier in the past. Determined to alter her destiny and seek justice, Ji-Won embarks on a journey of revenge on her husband.


Catch the premiere on tvN on January 1, 2024, at 8:50 pm KST, also available on Amazon Prime Video.


Doctor Slump: A Heartwarming Medical Journey

Kdrama Doctor Slump

The 2024 Kdrama "Doctor Slump" stars Park Hyung-Sik and Park Shin-Hye as medical geniuses Yeo Jung-Woo and Nam Ha-Neul, once rivals, now finding solace in each other during challenging times.


Premiering on January 27, 2024, on JTBC, the series promises to blend medical drama with a touching narrative. Don't miss it, and catch it on Netflix.


Love Song for Illusion: A Tale of Revenge and Love

Kdrama Love Song for Illusion

Adapted from a Naver webtoon, "Love Song for Illusion" is a highly anticipated historical fantasy Kdrama for 2024. The story revolves around Yeon-Wol (Hong Ye-Ji), a royal descendant of the fallen Yeon Dynasty, seeking revenge on the King under the guise of Gye Ra. Alongside her is Crown Prince Hyun (Park Ji-Hoon), who also has a dual personality and is cursed to feel pain when anyone touches him. What happens when these two characters fall in love?


The drama premieres on KBS2 on January 1, 2024, promising a captivating tale of love, revenge, and mystery.


Queen of Divorce: A Legal Drama with a Twist

Kdrama Queen of Divorce

Scheduled to premiere on January 31 on JTBC, "Queen of Divorce" features Lee Ji-Ah as Sara Kim and Kang K-Young as Dong Ki-Joon in a unique story of justice. Running a divorce settlement firm, Sara Kim and Dong Ki-Joon help wronged spouses find justice after facing betrayal.


Dive into the world of marital retribution every Wednesday and Thursday.


Squid Game Season 2: A New Chapter in the Dystopian Saga

Kdrama Squid Game season 2

During a Netflix press conference in September 2022, director Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed that the second season of Squid Game is scheduled to premiere on the streaming platform in 2024.


Cast members Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo, from the first season will be returning for season 2.


Netflix announced at its Tudum event in Brazil this year in June, that four new cast members, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-guen, will be joining the second season of “Squid Game.” Stay tuned for more intense competitions and unexpected twists.


It's also important to note, that contrary to misconceptions, "Squid Game: The Challenge" isn't the sequel to the original show.


Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2: A Unique Legal Drama Returns

Kdrama Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2

The success of the first season has led to the eagerly awaited return of "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" on Netflix. Starring Park Eun Bin as an attorney with autism, the series blends legal drama with a unique storyline. Fans are eagerly awaiting to find out what happens with attorney Woo and her love interest Joon-ho. Season 1 was ranked as the sixth most-watched non-English series on Netflix to date.


Premiering in 2024, it aims to continue the momentum of its highly acclaimed predecessor.


All of Us Are Dead Season 2: Zombies Return with a Vengeance

Kdrama All of us Are Dead Season 2

Netflix confirms the return of the zombie post-apocalyptic Kdrama, "All of Us Are Dead." The second season is currently in production, promising to delve further into the survival struggles of both humans and zombies. Expected to hit screens in 2024, it continues the thrilling narrative of a world overrun by the undead.


Sweet Home 3: The Grand Finale of a Zombie Saga

Kdrama Sweet Home 3

As the third and final season of "Sweet Home" approaches, viewers can anticipate the return of Song Kang, Go Min Si, and Jinyoung in this gripping zombie-themed Kdrama.


Shot concurrently with season 2, the series concludes its tale in the summer of 2024, promising a thrilling end to this South Korean horror drama.


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