15 Latest and Most Popular Korean Dramas in 2024

Have you seen Kim Yoo Jung play all sorts of roles, from a wild girl to a royal princess? Well, get ready for something totally different. In this fantasy and mystery comedy drama, she's turning into a chicken nugget! Yes, you read that right – a chicken nugget!

Choi Min Ah (Kim Yoo Jung) is a girl who's living the dream life as the daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. But her life changes when she accidentally transforms into a chicken nugget after hopping into a mysterious machine.

Her dad, Choi Seon Man (Ryu Seung Ryong), and a hardworking intern, Go Baek Joong (Ahn Jae Hong), scramble to change Min Ah back to her human form. They need to crack the mystery of this magic machine.

Turns out, this machine is a special storage device that arrived by mistake – it was supposed to come the next day. Tired from delivering her dad's favorite spicy chicken, Min Ah decides to test the machine, and bam! She turns into chicken nuggets that taste just like the ones she was delivering!

After a three-year hiatus from the Korean drama world since "One Ordinary Day," Kim Soo Hyun returned to the spotlight in 2024 with another drama project. This time, he acted with Kim Ji Won as a married couple in the drama "Queen of Tears."

Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun) is a successful chief lawyer from a small village, who is married to Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won), the daughter of the Queens Group conglomerate. Their seemingly perfect marriage faces challenges due to various crises and differences in social status.

Although they have been married for three years, Hyun Woo and Hae In face difficulties in their relationship. Nevertheless, they refuse to give up and strive to maintain their marriage.

Amidst the turmoil, their love remains alive. Hyun Woo and Hae In support each other and work together to find solutions. It may sound simple, but this drama discusses various household problems that will certainly relate to household problems nowadays.

Eun Soo Hyun's life as a successful writer and mother in her happy little family comes crashing down when she finds out her only son, Gun Woo, has been the victim of a hit-and-run by a man named Ji Woong.

Soo Hyun and her husband, Soon Ho, try their best to get justice, but Ji Woong gets off the hook. Overcome with grief and anger, Soo Hyun takes matters into her own hands and ends up killing Ji Woong. This leads to her getting a 10-year prison sentence.

Meanwhile, Soon Ho digs deeper to find out why Ji Woong escaped punishment. He discovers that Ji Woong was helped by a politician, Ki Joon. When Soon Ho was still a journalist, he had tried to expose Ki Joon's crimes before but failed, so he had to quit his job.

This drama takes us on Soo Hyun's journey as she tries to move on and help others who have been through similar tragedies. We also get pulled into the mystery of Gun Woo's death and other larger conspiracies.

When word got out that Jang Won Young's sister, Jang Da A, might join the cast of a drama, fans got really excited. And yes, she did end up taking a role in the TVING drama alongside other young actresses like Bona, Ryu Da In, and Kang Na Eon.

"Pyramid Game" is set in Baekyeon Girls High School in Seoul. It's about a game that happens once a month where students vote for the most popular among them. However, students who get an "F" grade in this popularity contest end up being bullied.

As a new student, Sung Soo Ji (Bona) thought her school would be normal. Her class, 2-5, seems peaceful but a bit odd. Things change when they join the Pyramid Game and Soo Ji sees her classmates' true colors.

After the game, Soo Ji doesn't get any votes, making her the next bullying target. Despite this, she bravely decides to try and put an end to this cruel game in her own way.

Han Tae Oh and Kang In Ha have been best friends since high school. In Ha always knew Tae Oh was smart even though he came from a poor family, unlike In Ha who was a rich businessman's son. When In Ha grew up and faced problems in his family business, aiming to lead Kang Oh Group, he immediately asked Tae Oh for help.

Tae Oh (Lee Jae Wook) also has his own struggles. His life changes when his father killed his mother, and he became a target of mockery in his community. This motivated Tae Oh to succeed. So when In Ha (Lee Jun Young) needed him, he didn't hesitate to join.

Together, Tae Oh and In Ha try to take the top position at Kang Oh's company. But their plans get complicated when a woman named Na Hye Won (Hong Su Zu) enters the scene.

This drama, "The Impossible Heir," has a similar feel to "Penthouse" and is Lee Jae Wook's first big drama of this kind. Directed by Min Yeon Hong, known for the hit series "Missing: The Other Side," we're eager to see what Lee Jae Wook will bring to this show.

"Wedding Impossible" could be a fun new show for fans who love Korean dramas because it has a really different story. It's about Na Ah Jeong, an extra actress, and two brothers, Lee Do Han and Lee Ji Han.

Ah Jeong is upset because, even though she's a good actress, she's not famous yet. She's even played a wife in her roles, but her own love life isn't going well.

One day, her friend Lee Do Han asks her for a big favor. He wants Ah Jeong to pretend to be his wife. Do Han needs to do this because his family is pressuring him to get married. Ah Jeong sees this a chance to practice her acting, so she agrees to help.

Do Han comes from the wealthy LJ Group family and has a secret: he's gay. This is why he can't really get married. But things aren't easy for him. His sister, Lee Ji Han, is giving him a hard time. She wants him to focus on taking over as the leader of LJ Group.

Jin Yi Soo comes from a rich family. He's fun-loving and a bit childlike, but he ends up in a surprising situation: he gets involved in a criminal case and the police recruit him. Yi Soo becomes a new police officer.

Using his money, connections, and smarts, Yi Soo starts catching criminals. He joins the Crime and Violence Team as a detective in the police department.

The team is led by the hardworking and experienced detective Lee Gang Hyun (Park Ji Hyun). At first, Gang Hyun doubts Yi Soo's commitment to the job. But as they work on cases together, she sees Yi Soo's skills. He even manages to change Gang Hyun's life.

This 16-episode drama is full of action, comedy, and romance. It follows Yi Soo and his team as they chase down criminals, especially when the bad guys are rich and powerful. It's a must-watch for fans of action-packed Korean dramas!

"A Killer Paradox," featuring Choi Woo Sik as Lee Tang, starts with a startling incident. Lee Tang is a student working a part-time job wo accidentally kills a drunk man during a scuffle. He's terrified this accident could ruin his life. However, he finds out that the man he killed was actually a criminal killer, long sought by the police.

Lee Tang comes to realize that he possesses a unique ability to identify evil people who deserve to die. He then decides to take on the role of a "judge" for these criminals, unaware that he is slowly becoming a serial killer himself.

Lee Tang's actions don't go unnoticed. Detective Jang Nan Gam (Son Seok Koo) and former investigator Song Chon (Lee Hee Jun) are now on his trail.

The intriguing plot of "A Killer Paradox," written by Kim Da Min, is an adaptation of a popular webtoon by Kkomabi. Despite its seemingly dark theme, the film skillfully blends elements of thriller, crime, and black comedy.

Jo Jung Suk's acting abilities are truly remarkable. This popular South Korean actor has graced our screens in numerous dramas, and in "Captivating The King," he portrays a lonely king alongside the lovely Shin Se Kyung.

In the story, Lee In (Jo Jung Suk) starts as a beloved prince, deeply cherished by his brother, King Lee Sun. However, when he's kidnapped and imprisoned by the Qin Dynasty, doubts about his loyalty arise, even sparking a sense of resentment in Lee Sun's heart.

As the narrative unfolds, Lee In eventually ascends to the throne. Despite the respect he commands from his subjects, he experiences profound loneliness and struggles to find someone he can confide in. Eventually, he falls in love with a talented clown performer named Kang Hae Soo (Shin Se Kyung).

Little does he know, Hae Soo conceals a secret agenda and seeks revenge against Lee In. So, what twists and turns will the story of this king and the enigmatic spy take next?

As we step into early 2024, Korea brings us a batch of captivating new dramas to indulge in. One of these gems is "Doctor Slump," featuring the ever-talented Park Shin Hye and Park Hyung Sik. This 16-episode series tells the story of high school pals who couldn't stand each other back in the day but find themselves falling for each other in the future.

Nam Ha Neul (Park Shin Hye) and Yeo Jeong Woo (Park Hyung Sik) were once schoolyard rivals. As they grew up, Yeo Jung Woo became South Korea's most sought-after plastic surgeon, enjoying a smooth life until a career-altering incident struck.

Meanwhile, Nam Ha Neul pursued a path as an anesthesiologist, working diligently towards her dream of becoming a doctor. Her intelligence earned her widespread admiration, but she realized that she had been into work and hasn't had fun throughout her life.

When Ha Neul crosses paths with Jeon Woo again, she sees a glimmer of hope for a more enjoyable life. Could love possibly bloom between them, or will old grudges keep them apart?

Following the triumphs of The Cursed, Hellbound, and Monstrous, screenwriter and director Yeon Sang-Ho is back with a Netflix collaboration drama in early 2024 called "The Bequeathed."

This drama delves into the theme of inheritance and was crafted alongside Min Hong Nam and Hwang Eun Young. "The Bequeathed" starts when Yoon Seo Ha, an honorary lecturer, unexpectedly inherits her family ancestor's tomb from her uncle.

Regrettably, this inheritance stirs up painful memories from Seo Ha's past, particularly regarding her father's abandonment of her and her mother. To make matters worse, Kin Young Ho, who claims to be Seo Ha's half-brother, emerges with intentions to stake a claim on the inheritance.

After that, a series of peculiar events unfold in the village, all somehow linked to Seo Ha's family tomb, including the mysterious death of her uncle. What's truly unraveling within the confines of Seo Ha's family tomb?

South Korea seems to be the top spot for revenge dramas, right? These shows are really popular because they're thrilling and make viewers feel a sense of satisfaction when the main character overcomes tough times and gets back at those who wronged them in the past.

Take the drama "Marry My Husband," for example. It's about Kang Ji Won (Park Min Young), who is married to Park Min Hwan (Lee Yi Kyung). But their marriage is hanging by a thread.

Things go from bad to worse for Ji Won. She finds out she has cancer, her husband is out of work and drowning in debt, and then he starts cheating on her with his close friend, Jung Soo Min (Song Ha Yoon).

In a shocking twist, Ji Won is killed by Min Hwan and Soo Min. But instead of passing on to another world, she goes back in time by 10 years. Ji Won starts planning her revenge. She decides to make Soo Min marry Min Hwan, so Soo Min can experience the same misery Ji Won went through with her terrible husband.

Jung Ji An (Kim Hye Joon) suffered from childhood trauma: her father killed her mother before committing suicide. She was raised by her uncle, Jung Jin Man (Lee Dong Wook), who ran a shop.

When she grows up, Jin An decides to live on her own and goes to college. However, she has to return home after receiving news of her uncle's death. Surprisingly, Jin Man's death is reported as a suicide, which means Ji An is responsible for taking over the shop.

Soon, Ji An discovers something strange inside her uncle's shop. The store is no ordinary store as it holds a secret related to Jin Man's death that doesn't seem to be a suicide. What hidden truth lies inside Jin Man's shop?

Sharing the same title, "A Shop for Killers" is a spin-off of "The Killer's Shopping List," which aired in 2022, both adapted from the novel "The Killer's Shopping Mall" by Kang Ji-young.

In his latest role, Park Ji Hoon stars in a webtoon adaptation where he plays a prince with a unique twist – he has multiple personalities. He's Prince Sajo Hyun, the charming Crown Prince of the Astae Kingdom, hiding a big secret: two very different personalities live inside him.

One personality is Sajo Hyun himself, a refined man with a love for fashion design, working in a city center shop. The other, Ak Hee, is bold and charming, capturing many hearts, but he carries a curse that prevents him from touching others.

Meanwhile, there's Yeon Wol, a nobleman's daughter bent on avenging her family's downfall, which she blames on the King, Sajo Hyun's father. She changes her identity to Gye Ra and joins a group of assassins, even sneaking into the palace.

However, her plan goes awry when she's caught in a trap and loses her memory. In a surprising turn, she wakes up to find herself being prepared to become the Crown Prince's concubine. With both characters holding deep secrets, what will unfold between them?

South Korea seems to be the top spot for revenge dramas, right? These shows are really popular because they're thrilling and make viewers feel a sense of satisfaction when the main character overcomes tough times and gets back at those who wronged them in the past.

Take the drama "Marry My Husband," for example. It's about Kang Ji Won (Park Min Young), who is married to Park Min Hwan (Lee Yi Kyung). But their marriage is hanging by a thread.

Things go from bad to worse for Ji Won. She finds out she has cancer, her husband is out of work and drowning in debt, and then he starts cheating on her with his close friend, Jung Soo Min (Song Ha Yoon).

In a shocking twist, Ji Won is killed by Min Hwan and Soo Min. But instead of passing on to another world, she goes back in time by 10 years. Ji Won starts planning her revenge. She decides to make Soo Min marry Min Hwan, so Soo Min can experience the same misery Ji Won went through with her terrible husband.