List of Korean Dramas and Films Coming to Netflix Throughout 2024

Kapanlagi.com - As the ultimate destination for Korean content fans worldwide, Netflix has prepared an impressive lineup of new series, films, and unscripted shows planned to entertain viewers throughout 2024.

This year's collection features a variety of world-class titles, popular returning series, films representing diverse genres, and various unscripted shows.

"This year, our Korean content lineup presents a diverse range of titles that capture the true essence of Korean storytellers. Whether it's through innovative series, films, or unscripted shows, we will share unforgettable experiences with entertainment fans worldwide, as well as must-watch titles that can only be enjoyed on Netflix," said Don Kang, Vice President of Content (Korea) at Netflix.

1. Return of Popular Characters from Iconic Series

Various fan-favorite titles are finally returning this year. The world is anticipating the second season of SQUID GAME. SWEET HOME SEASON 3 will premiere this summer, as the monsterization ends and a new humanity begins. The second season of GYEONGSEONG CREATURE moves Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee to present-day Seoul, and HELLBOUND SEASON 2 tells the aftermath of the chaos in the first season.

Korea Netflix's scriptless shows, which brought breakthroughs last year, are coming back stronger with pioneering elements. PHYSICAL: 100 SEASON 1 is the first scriptless series to top the Top 10 Global (Non-English) Netflix list. In PHYSICAL: 100 SEASON 2 - UNDERGROUND, a new group of 100 contestants with even more diverse backgrounds will push their limits in various large-scale challenges with a new underground concept. Meanwhile, ZOMBIEVERSE intensifies its zombies in the second season, making it harder for the new cast to survive.

After a successful Season 3, which surprised viewers with various rule changes and unexpected events, SINGLE'S INFERNO becomes the first Korean scriptless show to be renewed for a fourth season on Netflix, featuring a new group of the sexiest and flirtiest singles continuing their search for love. To heat things up, the talk show RISQUE BUSINESS expands its reach from Asia to showcase those involved in the adult entertainment industry in Europe.

2. Series with Various Genres from Romance - Action

Netflix continues to present various love stories that will make the heart sing and sad at the same time when enemies become lovers. Set against a historical backdrop, CAPTIVATING THE KING explores love in the game of Go, while QUEEN OF TEARS, set in the modern world, reunites separated couples, featuring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, whose return has been eagerly awaited in this genre. In addition, DOCTOR SLUMP adds a medical touch to romantic comedy, and RESIDENT PLAYBOOK (WT) features Go Yoon Jung in a spin-off of HOSPITAL PLAYLIST.

To break the genre, various unique surprises can be found in series like MR.PLANKTON. Here, an unhappy woman accompanies her ex-lover on his final journey in search of her biological parents. HIERARCHY, a story of teenage revenge, and THE TRUNK, starring Gong Yoo the legend, about the uncovering of dark secrets of a secret matchmaking service.

For fans of suspense, THE BEQUEATHED combines murder and dark secrets with a creepy family tomb. In A KILLER PARADOX, Choi Woo Sik and Son Seok Ku play a complicated cat-and-mouse game, while THE FROG takes viewers to a remote motel deep in the forest to solve a case. This year's Korean dramas not only involve solving crimes, but THE WHIRLWIND also presents political conflicts to be resolved.

Laugh out loud with CHICKEN NUGGET and enjoy dark comedy with THE 8 SHOW, both based on popular webtoons. PARASYTE: THE GREY will bring to life the popular manga world created by Hitoshi Iwaaki in a completely new setting.

3. Movies to Shows that Trigger Imagination

This year, Netflix will strive and expand its diverse film collection, with each title led by world-class Korean talents, who pour their heart and soul into every film. The genres include love stories and dramas (MY NAME IS LOH KIWAN) starring Song Joong Ki, action (OFFICER BLACK BELT) starring Kim Woo Bin, disaster (THE GREAT FLOOD) starring Park Hae Soo, dystopian science fiction (BADLAND HUNTERS) starring Ma Dong Seok, and history (UPRISING) starring Kang Dong Won. UPRISING marks Netflix's first collaboration with renowned Park Chan Wook.

In line with this, Netflix enhances its scriptless shows, with various debut series featuring new themes and unprecedented scale. Special agents solve peculiar cases in AGENTS OF MYSTERY and billionaires showcase their luxurious lives in SUPER RICH IN KOREA. In THE INFLUENCER, South Korean influencers compete for attention, while UNKNOWN CHEFS gather 100 chefs for an intense culinary contest.

"This year, we want to celebrate the diversity of Korean storytelling, offering something for everyone and enriching experiences for viewers everywhere," concluded Don Kang.

(kpl/sry)