Kapanlagi.com - As we approach 2024, the enthusiasm of K-drama fans is reaching its peak with a lineup of new Korean dramas scheduled to be released in January. With various themes and top stars, fans can look forward to the presence of several Korean dramas that will be released in January 2024.
Of course, these exciting dramas are predicted to captivate viewers with their amazing storylines and impressive acting. From romantic dramas that will make you emotional, to thrilling mysteries, these dramas promise unforgettable entertainment as we enter the beginning of 2024.
So, what are these dramas? Here is a list of Korean dramas that will be released in January 2024 with various genres. Let's check it out, KLovers.
1. MARRY MY HUSBAND (January 01, 2024)
Drama Marry My Husband (credit: hancinema.net)
Genre | Comedy, Romance, Drama, Fantasy |
Episode | 16 episodes |
Airing | tvN, Prime Video |
Cast | Park Min Young, Na In Woo, Lee Yi Kyung |
A Korean drama that will be released in January 2024 is titled MARRY MY HUSBAND. This drama, adapted from a Webtoon, tells the story of Kang Ji Won, who has marital problems with her husband Park Min Hwan. This is because she finds herself trapped under the pressure of a mother-in-law who always demands a male heir.
Ji Won, as the backbone of the family, faces her unemployed and heavily indebted husband, Min Hwan, while she herself bears all the household chores. Not only that, Ji Won also suffers from a cancer diagnosis and catches her husband cheating with her friend, Jung Soo Min.
This makes Ji Won suffer even more, to the point of death. However, miraculously, Ji Won reincarnates and goes back ten years before she started dating Min Hwan. With the determination to change her destiny, Ji Won decides to matchmake Soo Min with Min Hwan.
2. LOVE SONG FOR ILLUSION (January 2, 2024)
Drama Love Song For Illusion (credit: hancinema.net)
Genre | Historical, Romance, Drama, Fantasy |
Episode | 16 episodes |
Airing | VIKI |
Cast | Park Ji Hoon, Hong Ye Ji, Ji Woo |
A Korean drama that will be released in January 2024 is titled LOVE SONG FOR ILLUSION. This drama depicts a heartwarming love and the intense obsession of a King with a girl who initially wanted to kill him, but instead falls in love.
Crown Prince Sajo Hyun, a fashion designer with an intellectual personality, hides his identity as a prince. His emotional scars come from his father, Sajo Seung. And Yeon Wol, a descendant of the Yeon Dynasty, transitions from being an assassin to a concubine in order to seek revenge.
She hides her identity and becomes an assassin. While attempting to kill the King, she gets trapped and loses her memory of the past the next day. This leads her to embark on a sweet love journey with a King whom she was supposed to kill.
3. KNIGHT FLOWER (January 12, 2024)
Drama Knight Flower (credit: hancinema.net)
Genre | Historical, Mystery, Comedy, Drama |
Episode | 12 episodes |
Airing | MBC |
Cast | Lee Ha Nee, Lee Jong Won, Lee Ki Woo |
This Korean drama, which will be released in January 2024, tells the story of Cho Yeo Hwa, a respectable woman who has been a widow for 15 years. However, during those 15 years, she has lived a different life. During the day, she stays quietly in her house, never going out like a respectable widow in the Joseon era.
However, at night, she secretly jumps over the surrounding walls and takes care of those in need. Yeo Hwa's charitable actions lead her to an unexpected encounter with Park Soo Ho, a charismatic senior officer, and draw her into a whirlwind of emotions and dreams for the future.
As their worlds collide like fate, a secret is revealed. And forbidden love arises between them, leading these two couples who love each other on a dramatic and unexpected journey towards their true love, hindered by social traditions.
4. A SHOP FOR KILLERS (January 17, 2024)
Drama A Shop For Killers (credit: hancinema.net)
Genre | Action, Thriller, Mystery, Drama |
Episode | 8 episodes |
Airing | Disney+ Hotstar, Hulu |
Cast | Lee Dong Wook, Kim Hye Joon, Seo Hyun Woo |
Drama A SHOP FOR KILLERS is a Korean drama that will be released in January 2024 that you cannot miss. It is told that after entering college, Jian is contacted by the local police regarding the suicide case of his uncle named Jeong Jin Man.
Jian's uncle has been taking care of him since the death of his parents. The uncle has always had a calm and mysterious attitude without any tendency to commit suicide. And because of this case, Jian is in trouble.
He has to deal with a group of talented killers who target him. He is trapped in his uncle's house and must remember his uncle's strange training in order to survive and uncover the mystery behind the attacks.
5. THE BEQUEATHED (January 19, 2024)
Drama The Bequeathed (credit: hancinema.net)
Genre | Thriller, Mystery |
Episode | 6 episodes |
Airing | Netflix |
Cast | Kim Hyun Joo, Park Hee Soon, Park Byung Eun |
Shortly after her grandfather's death, a woman inherits a grave at a mysterious location. As she delves deeper into the grave, she uncovers facts that change her understanding of her family and reveal long-buried secrets.
6. CAPTIVATING THE KING (January 21, 2024)
Drama Captivating The King (credit: hancinema.net)
Genre | Historical, Romance, Drama, Melodrama |
Episode | 16 episodes |
Airing | Netflix, tvN |
Cast | Jo Jung Suk, Shin Sae Kyeong, Lee Shin Young |
This Korean drama, set to be released in January 2024, tells the story of Lee In, a prince beloved by King Lee Sun. He is taken as a hostage by the Qing Dynasty after swearing loyalty to his brother. King Lee Sun sees Lee In's loyalty to the Qing Dynasty as a betrayal that triggers hatred.
As a result, Lee In is emotionally wounded. Here, he meets a baduk player, which makes him a strong but empty king. Kang Hee Soo, a famous baduk player, falls in love with Lee In. However, it turns out that she is a spy and approaches King Lee In to seek revenge.
7. FLEX X COP (January 26, 2024)
Drama Flex x Cop (credit: hancinema.net)
Genre | Action, Mystery, Comedy, Romance |
Episode | 16 episodes |
Airing | SBS |
Cast | Ahn Bo Hyun, Park Ji Hyun, Kang Sang Jun |
Then, another Korean drama that will be released in January 2024 is a drama titled FLEX X COP. This drama tells the story of Jin Yi Soo, an heir to a conglomerate who lives a luxurious life without relying on others. However, his comfortable life is shaken by a case.
With the aim of using his wealth and personal connections, Yi Soo works under the leadership of Detective Lee Kang Hyun, a dedicated and eloquent speaker. At first, he doesn't care about Yi Soo's existence. However, their partnership in the world of investigation opens the door to a deeper and more complex story.
8. DOCTOR SLUMP (January 27, 2024)
Drama Doctor Slump (credit: hancinema.net)
Genre | Comedy, Romance, Drama, Medical |
Episode | 16 episodes |
Streaming | Netflix |
Cast | Park Shin Hye, Park Hyung Sik, Yoon Park |
Yeo Jeong Woo, who was always the academic champion in school and attended the best medical school, is now a famous plastic surgeon. Despite his smooth life, a mysterious medical accident brings him to the brink of destruction. At his lowest point, he meets Nam Ha Neul, his former rival.
Ha Neul is an anesthesiologist with exceptional intelligence and always feels that his life is only about work and study. The awareness of happiness makes him want to change. In a difficult moment, he meets Jeong Woo, and this meeting grows into a romantic relationship that changes both of their lives.
9. QUEEN OF DIVORCE (31 January 2024)
Drama Queen of Divorce (credit: hancinema.net)
Genre | Law, Drama |
Episode | 12 episodes |
Aired | Netflix |
Cast | Lee Ji Ah, Kang Ki Young, Kim Sun Young |
And the last Korean drama that will be released in January 2024 is titled QUEEN OF DIVORCE. This drama tells the story of Kim Sa Ra, the daughter-in-law of the largest law firm in South Korea. One day, she is betrayed by her husband and loses everything.
This also makes her become the leader at Solution and solve divorce problems. She punishes bad couples and helps those who are experiencing divorce problems in an unfair way.
Not only that, Sa Ra also works with Dong Ki Joon, a business partner and legal advisor at Solution. Together, Sa Ra and Ki Joon work together to help those facing difficult divorces and provide justice.
Those are some Korean dramas that will be released in January 2024 that can be known. With the birth of these interesting stories, 2024 will be an epic beginning for K-drama lovers worldwide. Don't miss the airing of these surprising dramas!
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