Are you a fan of enthralling narratives, fascinating characters, and addictive plots? Look no further than the world of Korean dramas! Korean dramas, also known as K-dramas, have taken the global entertainment scene by storm.
With their unique blend of romance, drama, and cultural richness, K-dramas have garnered a massive international following. In this article, we will take you on a journey through the best Korean dramas across various genres, ensuring that you find the perfect drama to immerse yourself in. So get ready to indulge in the world of Korean dramas!
Korean dramas, also known as K-dramas, are television series produced in South Korea. They have gained immense popularity due to their compelling narratives, talented actors, and high production values.
K-dramas often explore a wide range of themes, including love, friendship, family, and societal issues. Whether you’re a seasoned K-drama enthusiast or a newcomer, there’s a Korean drama out there for everyone.
Korean Drama TV Series List 2023
Title | Cast | Release Date | OTT Platform/ App |
One Day Off | Lee Na-Young Park Se-Wan Cho Hyun-Chul Oh Woo-Ri Bae Jae-Young | May 24 – 31, 2023 | Wavve |
Dr. Romantic 3 | Han Suk-Kyu Ahn Hyo-Seop Lee Sung-Kyung So Ju-Yeon | April 28 – June 17 | SBS / Mx Player |
My Perfect Stranger | |||
Duty After School | Shin Hyun-Soo Lee Soon-Won Lee Jung-Min Kwon Eun-Bin | March 31, 2023 | TVING |
The Good Bad Mother | Ra Mi-Ran Lee Do-Hyun Ahn Eun-Jin Yoo In-Soo | April 26 – June 8, 2023 | JTBC |
The Bait: Part 1 | Jang Keun-Suk Heo Sung-Tae Lee Elijah | January 27 – February 10, 2023 | Coupang Play |
Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 | Lee Dong-Wook Kim So-Yeon Kim Beom Ryoo Kyung-Soo | May 6 – June 11, 2023 | tvN, TVING |
Taxi Driver 2 | Lee Je-Hoon Kim Eui-Sung Pyo Ye-Jin Jang Hyuk-Jin Bae Yoo-Ram | February 17 – April 15, 2023 | SBS |
Love to Hate You | |||
Crash Course in Romance | Jeon Do-Yeon Jung Kyoung-Ho Roh Yoon-Seo Oh Eui-Sik | January 14 – March 5, 2023 | tvN |
Bloodhounds (Netflix) | Woo Do-Hwan Lee Sang-Yi Heo Jun-Ho Kim Sae-Ron | June 9, 2023 | Netflix |
Doctor Cha | Uhm Jung-Hwa Kim Byung-Chul Myung Se-Bin Min Wook-Hyuk | April 15 – June 4, 2023 | JTBC |
True to Love | Yoo In-Na Jeong Soo-Hyun Park Yoo-Hyun Nam Kyu-Hee | April 12 – May 25, 2023 | ENA, Genie TV |
Call It Love | Kim Young-Kwang Lee Sung-Kyung Sung Joon Lee Seung-Yeol | February 22 – April 12, 2023 | Disney+ |
Payback: Money and Power | Lee Sun-Kyun Moon Chae-Won Kang You-Seok Park Hoon | January 6 – February 11, 2023 | SBS |
Latest Korean Drama TV Series List 2023
One Day Off
Set in the 1990’s, Park Ha-Kyung (Lee Na-Young) teaches Korean literature at a high school. To escape her ordinary days, Park Ha-Kyung decides to take one day trips on Saturdays. During her one day trip, she walks around, eats different foods, and meets various people. She realizes she receives comfort and empathy through her travels.
Cast: Lee Na-Young, Park Se-Wan, Cho Hyun-Chul, Oh Woo-Ri, Bae Jae-Young, Seo Hyun-Woo, Joo In-Young, Woo Jung-Won
Director: Lee Jong-Pil
Dr. Romantic 3
Kim Sabu (Han Suk-Kyu) and his team at Doldham Hospital continue their work to save the lives of patients. The old Doldham Hospital building is set to welcome a new connecting trauma center building that features the latest in medical equipment.
Prior to the trauma center’s official opening, a crisis occurs on a North Korean ship that has drifted into South Korean waters. Doctors from Doldham Hospital fly out to help the patients on the ship who are in critical condition, but the patients must be brought to the hospital.
Meanwhile, the South Korean government wants the North Korean patients returned to their country in order to have a smooth summit with its neighboring country. A surprise visitor also awaits at Doldham Hospital.
Cha Jin-Man (Lee Kyoung-Young) is brought to Doldham Hospital by Park Min-Guck (Kim Joo-Hun) to run their new trauma center. Cha Jin-Man is the father of Cha Eun-Jae (Lee Sung-Kyung) and an old rival Kim Sabu.
Cast: Han Suk-Kyu, Ahn Hyo-Seop, Lee Sung-Kyung, Byeon Woo-Min, So Ju-Yeon, Kim Joo-Hun, Yoon Na-Moo, and Shin Dong-Wook
Director: Yu In-Sik
Duty After School
Students in 3rd grade 2nd class at a high school are supposed to study hard for their entrance exams. Instead, they must fight a war against bizarre alien creatures that appear in the sky.
Suddenly, strange alien creatures appear over the skies of Earth and cause heavy casualties. To increase the military power in Korea, the government announces that all universities and high schools will organize into reserve forces. Meanwhile, students in 3rd grade 2nd class at the high school become confused by the situation they face.
They studied hard for their university entrance exams, but those exams won’t be held this year. Instead, they are assigned to the reserve forces. Platoon Leader Lee Choon-Ho (Shin Hyun-Soo) and Sergeant Kim Won-Bin (Lee Soon-Won) come to the high school to train the students.
Lee Choon-Ho is strict on the students, but he cares about them a lot. Park Eun-Young (Lim Se-Mi) is the homeroom teacher of 3rd grade 2nd class and places the students’ safety first.
Cast: Shin Hyun-Soo,Lee Soon-Won,Lee Jung-Min,Kwon Eun-Bin,Kim So-Hee,Kim Jung-Lan
Director: Sung Yong-Il
FAQ
What is the most popular K-drama as of 2023?
Bloodhounds
Dr. Romantic 3
Crash Course in Romance
What are the upcoming K-dramas in 2023?
Bloodhounds
See You in My 19th Life
King the Land
Mrs. Durian
What new K-dramas are coming to Netflix 2023?
Bloodhounds
D.P. (Season 2)
A Time Called You
Sweet Home (Season 2)
Doona!
Gyeongseong Creature