Korean dramasare branching into more genres as time goes on, ranging from horrors to psychological thrillers, as opposed to being mostly romance-oriented a decade ago. As a result, viewers are rarely bored with K-dramas, and the wide variety properly entertains them without making them lose interest.
While manyKorean dramas have been adapted from webtoonsin recent years, many more popular webtoons have yet to be made into dramas. In February 2024 alone, various highly anticipated K-dramas were released, includingBranding in Seongsu,A Killer Paradox, andWedding Impossible. With that said, here are some exciting Korean dramas to watch in March 2024.
Wonderful World
Streaming on Disney+ on Mar. 1
Wonderful Worldis an upcoming thriller K-dramastarring Cha Eun Wooand Kim Nam Joo. The drama will premiere on Disney+ across all regions on Mar. 1. Following her son’s untimely demise, Eun Soo Hyun, a psychology professor and writer, finds that the person responsible has avoided legal punishment. Hoping to punish the culprit alone, she takes matters into her own hands, ultimately meeting others who have experienced similar pain. Will this new encounter provide her solace? Or will it make things more complicated?StreamWonderful Worldon Disney+ on Mar. 1.
Queen of Tears
Streaming on Netflix on Mar. 9
Queen of Tearsis an upcoming romance comedy drama that stars Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, two of South Korea’s most popular actors, who have previously appeared in hitdramas such asArthdal Chronicles,My Love from Another Star, andThe Descendants of the Sun. Baek Hyun Woo, who grew up in the small town of Yongduri, worked hard to become the legal director of Queens Group. After falling in love with the company’s heiress, Hong Hae In, they get married, but it isn’t until a year later that they realize their mistake. Will the couple survive the crisis against all the odds and prove that love is eternal?Queen of Tearsis streaming on Netflix on Mar. 9.
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Missing Crown Prince
Streaming on MBN on Mar. 9
Romance Korean dramasset in the Joseon Periodhave a certain allure, primarily due to the unconventional comedy that adds a new level of intrigue to the premise.Missing Crown Princeis an upcoming Joseon romance drama that chronicles the kidnapping of Prince Lee Gon, who is supposed to marry Choi Myung Yoon, an ordinary girl who wishes to avoid the wedding.
Apparently, she is the one who orchestrated the abduction, but she has no idea that their love will blossom sooner or later. The drama, which will be aired weekly on MBN, stars Suho and Hong Ye Ji as the main characters, while Myung Se Bin, Kim Min Kyu, Kim Joo Heon, and many others play supporting roles.Missing Crown Princeis streaming on MBN on Mar. 9.
Chicken Nugget
Streaming on Netflix on Mar.15
We’ve seen some absurd premises in Korean dramas over the years, but the majority of them are built around love stories that are often successful due to the chemistry between the main characters. However,Chicken Nugget, starring Kim You Jung and Ryu Seung Ryong, is a whole new level of ridiculousness.
It depicts the story of Choi Min Ah, a teenage girl who turns into fried chicken following an encounter with a mysterious machine. After learning about her situation, her father, Choi Sun Man, and a curious intern, Go Baek Jung, join hands to turn her back to normal. Considering that the drama isbased on a popular webtoon, it should be highly entertaining, if nothing else.Chicken Nuggetis streaming on Netflix on Mar. 15.
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The Resurrection of the Seven
Streaming on SBS on Mar. 22
The Resurrection of the Sevenis the sequel to the popular mystery dramaThe Escape of the Seven: War for Survival, which debuted in 2023 and was broadcast for 17 episodes. The prequel focused on the mysterious case of a missing girl and how several individuals were involved, including the CEO of a mobile company, an ex-gangster, a wannabe idol, and an art school teacher.
Despite its hour-long episodes, the drama has yet to reach a conclusion, which is likely to occur in the forthcoming sequel. Matthew Lee, Geum Ra Hee, Min Do Hyuk, Han Mo Ne, Cha Joo Ran, and Yang Jin Mo, among other prominent characters from the first part, will return inThe Resurrection of the Seven.The Resurrection of the Sevenis streaming on SBS on Mar. 22.
Streaming on Coupang Play on Mar. 23
March is split betweenromance and mystery, with shows likeQueen of Tearsoffering the former, whileWonderful WorldandHidecover the latter genre. The upcoming mystery thriller stars Lee Bo Young, who has previously been inMore Than Blue,Mother, andAgency.
Na Moon Young and Cha Sung Jae are a happily married couple with big plans for the future. However, when the latter disappears mysteriously, everything changes. While Moon Young searches for clues to find him, she discovers that her neighbor Ha Yeon Joo and an enigmatic man named Do Jin Woo are loosely tied to the incident. What could have happened to her husband?Hideis streaming on Coupang Play on Mar. 23.
