January 2024 K-Drama Releases: Start Your New Year with 10 Shows, Including Doctor Slump and Gyeongseong Creature 2
January is set to delight K-drama enthusiasts with a visual extravaganza. Featuring the much-awaited reunion of Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye in Doctor Slump and the thrilling Death Game 2, these 10 shows are poised to ignite your New Year with a blend of entertainment and suspense. Whether you seek the adrenaline rush of survival games, the heartwarming narratives of medical dramas, or the laughter-infused escapades of romantic comedies, this lineup guarantees a diverse selection to cater to every mood. Explore the exciting list below.
K-dramas releasing in January 2024
Marry My Husband
Release Date: January 1, 2024
Cast: Park Min Young, Na In Woo, Lee Yi Kyung, Song Ha Yoon, Lee Gi Kwang
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
In this time-traveling narrative, Park Min Young takes on the role of the female lead in a married couple. Undergoing a significant transformation, she authentically portrays a cancer patient who, upon discovering her husband’s infidelity, engages in a heated confrontation that tragically leads to her murder. Upon awakening, she realizes she has been transported 10 years into the past.
Death’s Game Part 2
Release Date: January 5, 2024
Cast: Park So Dam, Seo In Guk
Genre: Thriller, Fantasy
The show’s official synopsis describes it as follows: “Confronted by challenges and contemplating suicide following a string of setbacks, a man encounters Death. He is assigned the task of undergoing death repeatedly in 13 alternate lives to earn the opportunity for a renewed chance at life.”
Gyeongseong Creature Part 2
Release Date: January 5, 2024
Cast: Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Kim Su Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Wi Ha Joon, Jo Han Chul
Returning for a second season, this captivating k-drama immerses viewers into the fantastical world of 1945 Gyeongseong, a colonial city in South Korea grappling with both monsters and human oppression.
Doctor Slump
Release Date: January 27, 2024
Cast: Park Shin Hye, Park Hyung Sik, Yoon Park, Kong Seong Ha
Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye, who previously shared the screen in The Heirs, are set to reunite in the upcoming drama Doctor Slump, scheduled to debut on JTBC and Netflix. The show depicts the growth and love of two lead characters who resign from their roles as doctors and reside in a rooftop house.
A Shop for Killers
Release Date: January 17, 2024
Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Kim Hye Joon
An action-packed drama unfolds as a young man, who lost his parents and was raised by his uncle managing a shopping mall, discovers a new reality following his uncle’s unexpected demise.
The Bequeathed
Release Date: January 19, 2024
Cast: Kim Hyun Joo, Park Hee Soon, Park Byung Eun, Ryu Kyung Soo
Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, the visionary behind the zombie apocalypse in Train to Busan, “The Bequeathed” revolves around exposing long-buried family truths as siblings inherit their estranged uncle’s mountain estate unexpectedly.
Love Song for Illusion
Release Date: January 2, 2024
Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Hong Ye Ji
Based on the Naver webtoon by Vanziun, this K-drama explores the intense romance and thrilling obsession between a woman with a mysterious past and a man dealing with two distinct personalities.
Flex X Cop
Release Date: January 26, 2024
Cast: Ahn Bo Hyun, Park Ji Hyun
Jin Yi Soo, a third-generation chaebol, faces a turning point when he gets embroiled in a challenging case, exploring themes of privilege, responsibility, and resilience.
Knight Flower
Release Date: January 12, 2024
Cast: Lee Ha Nee, Lee Jong Won, Lee Ki Woo, Kim Sang Joong
Knight Flower narrates the story of a widow marrying into the most prominent family in Joseon, becoming entwined with Park Soo-Ho as she aids those in distress under the cover of night.
Queen of Divorce
Release Date: January 31, 2024
Cast: Lee Ji Ah, Kang Ki Young
A new Legal K-drama portraying the story of a woman betrayed by her husband, losing everything, and helping others navigate divorces alongside her lawyer business partner.
| Title | Release Date | Cast | Genre | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marry My Husband | January 1, 2024 | Park Min Young, Na In Woo, Lee Yi Kyung, Song Ha Yoon, Lee Gi Kwang | Drama, Fantasy | In this time-traveling narrative, Park Min Young portrays a cancer patient who, upon discovering her husband’s infidelity, engages in a heated confrontation that tragically leads to her murder. Upon awakening, she realizes she has been transported 10 years into the past. |
| Death’s Game Part 2 | January 5, 2024 | Park So Dam, Seo In Guk | Thriller, Fantasy | Confronted by challenges and contemplating suicide following a string of setbacks, a man encounters Death. He is assigned the task of undergoing death repeatedly in 13 alternate lives to earn the opportunity for a renewed chance at life. |
| Gyeongseong Creature Part 2 | January 5, 2024 | Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Kim Su Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Wi Ha Joon, Jo Han Chul | Fantasy | Returning for a second season, this captivating k-drama immerses viewers into the fantastical world of 1945 Gyeongseong, a colonial city in South Korea grappling with both monsters and human oppression. |
| Doctor Slump | January 27, 2024 | Park Shin Hye, Park Hyung Sik, Yoon Park, Kong Seong Ha | Drama | Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye reunite in this drama depicting the growth and love of two lead characters who resign from their roles as doctors and reside in a rooftop house. |
| A Shop for Killers | January 17, 2024 | Lee Dong Wook, Kim Hye Joon | Action, Drama | An action-packed drama unfolds as a young man, who lost his parents and was raised by his uncle managing a shopping mall, discovers a new reality following his uncle’s unexpected demise. |
| The Bequeathed | January 19, 2024 | Kim Hyun Joo, Park Hee Soon, Park Byung Eun, Ryu Kyung Soo | Not Specified | Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, the visionary behind the zombie apocalypse in Train to Busan, “The Bequeathed” revolves around exposing long-buried family truths as siblings inherit their estranged uncle’s mountain estate unexpectedly. |
| Love Song for Illusion | January 2, 2024 | Park Ji Hoon, Hong Ye Ji | Not Specified | Based on the Naver webtoon by Vanziun, this K-drama explores the intense romance and thrilling obsession between a woman with a mysterious past and a man dealing with two distinct personalities. |
| Flex X Cop | January 26, 2024 | Ahn Bo Hyun, Park Ji Hyun | Not Specified | Jin Yi Soo, a third-generation chaebol, faces a turning point when he gets embroiled in a challenging case, exploring themes of privilege, responsibility, and resilience. |
| Knight Flower | January 12, 2024 | Lee Ha Nee, Lee Jong Won, Lee Ki Woo, Kim Sang Joong | Not Specified | Knight Flower narrates the story of a widow marrying into the most prominent family in Joseon, becoming entwined with Park Soo-Ho as she aids those in distress under the cover of night. |
| Queen of Divorce | January 31, 2024 | Lee Ji Ah, Kang Ki Young | Legal Drama | A new Legal K-drama portraying the story of a woman betrayed by her husband, losing everything, and helping others navigate divorces alongside her lawyer business partner. |
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