Full of Extraordinary Enthusiasm, Here are 8 Latest Korean Dramas Recommendations for 2023 that are Super Hyped! - From Romantic Stories to Mysteries

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Silma Salsabilla

In 2023, the Korean entertainment industry presents various Korean dramas with interesting genres, KLovers. Even in the middle of 2023, there are many Korean dramas that are very hype among drama lovers since their release.

So, enthusiastic fans have made social media buzz with iconic scenes and unique appeal in the drama. Not only that, but viewers also watch interesting stories that will make them think to solve puzzles until they feel mixed feelings of sadness, happiness, touched, angry, and hate.

Here are a series of Korean dramas in 2023 that are very hype since their release. You must watch them, yes!

1. THE GLORY

THE GLORY / Credit Foto: My Drama List

This Korean drama about revenge is very hype, KLovers. The two-season drama released in late 2022 and March 2023 successfully captivated many viewers' hearts despite the dark genre. THE GLORY tells the story of Moon Dong Eun's (Song Hye Kyo) revenge, who was a victim of severe bullying during her school days. 

Moon Dong Eun grew up with anger and revenge in her heart. She observed the lives of those who had bullied her so that she could plan a smooth revenge action. Moon Dong Eun studied very hard to obtain a degree and certification as a teacher at the best private school. Until finally, Moon Dong Eun became a teacher, and one of her students was the child of Park Yeon Jin (Lim Ji Yeon), the bully leader. 

With various ways and tactics, Moon Dong Eun, with the help of Joo Yeo Jong (Lee Do Hyun), carried out the revenge action. Interestingly, Moon Dong Eun's revenge was carried out without touching and hurting with her own hands. You can watch the twists and turns of the revenge in this super cool drama on NETFLIX, KLovers.

2. DR. ROMANTIC 3

DR. ROMANTIC 3 / Credit Foto: My Drama List

Korean drama DR. ROMANTIC 3 is a popular medical drama awaited by drama lovers. This is because the series has released its first season in 2016 and its second season in 2020 with a highly anticipated continuation of the story. DR. ROMANTIC 3 tells the story of life at Doldam Hospital, a rural hospital far from the city. Nevertheless, the doctors and hospital staff have their own expertise that will amaze you.

Not only that, their stories in handling patients, ranging from mild to severe, are also shown. Even a series of doctors in this drama are involved in rescuing accident victims outside, creating a tense atmosphere.

The love story in DR. ROMANTIC 3 is also very sweet despite the twists and turns in it. Kim Sabu's (Han Suk Kyu) big dream in this drama was achieved since his plan in DR. ROMANTIC season one. You can watch the full story through Disney+ Hotstar, yes!

3. DUTY AFTER SCHOOL

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Korean drama DUTY AFTER SCHOOL is also one of the 2023 dramas that is widely discussed because of its exciting story, KLovers. This survival drama tells the tense battle between 12th grade high school students and monster creatures that attack humans.

DUTY AFTER SCHOOL begins its story with the mysterious purple balls in the sky in South Korea. For a year, the balls hung in the sky and then unleashed monsters to attack and eat humans.

The struggle of the 3.2 class students in fighting monsters will be the main focus of the drama. Initially, they were forced to participate in this military activity because they were promised to get additional points in CSAT. However, they gradually got used to the tense life and always overcame all problems together.

The unity of this class in fighting monsters is the highlight, KLovers. Each student has their own character and they are all main characters. So, how about their struggle to replace many soldiers who have fallen to eradicate the monsters? You can watch the full story on VIU and Vidio, KLovers.

4. DOCTOR CHA

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DOCTOR CHA is also a popular medical drama this year, KLovers. This drama tells the story of a medical graduate named Cha Jung Sook (Uhm Jung Hwa) who chooses family over her career. She marries a head surgeon named Seo In Hyo (Kim Byung Chul) and becomes a housewife for 20 years. Unfortunately, her husband has an affair.

Cha Jung Sook makes a big decision to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. She continues her medical education and eventually becomes a resident in her first year. Cha Jung Sook's journey as a doctor is very interesting and exciting to watch. You can watch this drama through Netflix, KLovers.

5. THE GOOD BAD MOTHER

THE GOOD BAD MOTHER / Credit Foto: My Drama List

Korean drama THE GOOD BAD MOTHER is the most popular mother drama in 2023, KLovers. This drama catches the attention of drama lovers with its interesting story. THE GOOD BAD MOTHER tells the story of a mother who raises and educates her child alone because her husband has passed away. Unlike other mothers, Jin Young Soon (Ra Mi Ran) as a mother educates her child harshly so that her child becomes mentally stronger in adulthood and eventually becomes a prosecutor.

However, Choi Kang Ho (Lee Do Hyun) shows his disobedient side to his mother and hides a mystery. Until one day, Choi Kang Ho has an accident that causes him to have amnesia and behave like a 7-year-old child.

The mother returns to take care of her child again with the same patience and discipline. This drama presents a mystery because of the case that Choi Kang Ho handles as a prosecutor that you can watch in full through the NETFLIX channel, KLovers.

6. MY PERFECT STRANGER

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This year's hyped Korean drama in 2023 is MY PERFECT STRANGER, KLovers! This drama tells the story of a murder mystery that is revealed through time travel. MY PERFECT STRANGER tells the story of an accidental time travel journey taken by Yoon Hae Joon (Kim Dong Wook) and Baek Yoon Young (Jin Ki Joo) to the year 1987. Going back to the past, they each have their own stories that are actually interconnected.

Yoon Hae Joon has a mission to uncover a serial murder case in 1987. Not without reason, he tries to catch the real culprit because Yoon Hae Joon sees himself in the future being killed by the same murderer in 1987. He can find out because the culprit leaves a distinctive mark when killing the victim, a box of matches.

On the other hand, Baek Yoon Young realizes that she is in 1987 after previously crying with regret because her mother died in the future. Finally, she tries to find her mother and is determined to make her mother happy and to have a mission to keep her mother away from her father so that they don't get married. Because in the future, their family is not happy.

Their respective missions turn out to be connected by a common thread to uncover the serial murder case. You can watch this drama in full on VIU, KLovers.

7. KING THE LAND

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KING THE LAND is a newly released Korean drama that has gained high popularity among drama lovers. This drama tells the story of a conglomerate named Goo Won (Lee Jun Ho/Junho 2PM) as the heir to a large hotel business at the VVIP level.

Goo Won has an arrogant, cold, and inexperienced character in love. On the other hand, he meets Cheon Sa Rang (Im Yoon AH/Yoona SNSD) as a hotel employee who has a cheerful, gentle, funny, and always smiling character due to work demands. These two opposites often get involved in problems and misunderstandings. Nevertheless, love will come between them. You can watch this drama through Netflix, KLovers.

8. SEE YOU IN MY 19th LIFE

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Korean drama SEE YOU IN MY 19th LIFE is also a new drama that is being widely discussed. This drama tells the story of the reincarnation of Ban Ji Eum (Shin Hye Sun) who is able to remember her entire life for thousands of years while reincarnating. In her 19th life, Ban Ji Eum remembers her first love in her 18th life.

In her 18th life, she found someone she loved in her childhood named Moon Seo Ha. Unfortunately, he had to pass away due to an accident. Interestingly, because Ban Ji Eun is able to remember her previous lives, she who is now in her 19th life tries to find Moon Seo Ha (Ahn Bo Hyun) and ensure that her childhood friend is okay. 

Ban Ji Eum's journey is full of twists and turns in her efforts to find Moon Seo Ha. She has to work hard and apply for a job at the company where Moon Seo Ha works. Ban Ji Eum always tries to pursue her love in her past life. Watch this ongoing exciting drama on NETFLIX, KLovers.

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