Updated on: 12 November, 2024 08:15 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Here’s an overview of the exciting upcoming K-dramas set to release in the coming months. These dramas span a variety of genres, from coming-of-age melodramas to thrilling dark fantasies and heartwarming comedies. Each one promises to capture audiences with unique stories and stellar casts, making them highly anticipated additions to the K-drama lineup.
1. Love in the Big City (October 21)
"Love in the Big City" is a heartfelt coming-of-age BL melodrama centred on a gay writer who is HIV-positive as he navigates the ups and downs of life, relationships, and self-discovery in his twenties and thirties. The drama, based on Park Sang-Young’s best-selling novel, features an ensemble cast led by Nam Yoon Su, Lee Soo Kyung, and Oh Hyun Kyung. The adaptation explores themes of love, identity, and resilience, offering a poignant look at personal struggles and triumphs.
2. Hellbound 2 (October 25)
The highly anticipated second season of Hellbound returns with Kim Sung Cheol stepping into the role of Jeong Jin Soo, replacing Yoo Ah In. This dark fantasy thriller continues the chaotic events from Season 1, with a focus on the battle between Sodo lawyer Min Hye Jin (Kim Hyun Joo) and the cult-like New Truth Society. With shocking twists like the resurrection of Jeong Jin Soo, the series brings back key cast members while introducing new faces, such as Lim Seong Jae and Moon So Ri. The intense, supernatural drama will stream on Netflix.
3. Mr. Plankton (November 8)
"Mr. Plankton" is a romantic comedy about Hae Jo (Woo Do Hwan), a man who feels lost and disconnected, leading a life without love or belonging. His world changes when he meets Jo Jae Mi (Lee You Mi), a woman willing to give him unconditional love and the chance to create a family. Supported by a strong cast including Oh Jung Se and Kim Hae Sook, this 8-episode drama promises a touching journey of self-discovery and emotional healing, making it one of the must-watch series this November.
4. A Virtuous Business (November 17)
Set in 1992, A Virtuous Business tells the story of four women who revolutionise their rural South Korean village by selling adult products door-to-door in an era when "sex" was a taboo topic. Known as the “Bangpan Sisters,” they shake up the community with their boldness and humour. Starring Kim So Yeon, Yeon Woo Jin, and Kim Sung Ryung, this 12-episode comedy explores themes of empowerment and breaking societal norms, providing both laughs and inspiration.
5. Squid Game 2 (December 26)
The global phenomenon Squid Game returns with its second season, continuing the intense survival games that captivated audiences worldwide. Lee Jung-jae reprises his role as Seong Gi-hun, who is now determined to seek revenge against the mysterious Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). Joining them are new cast members Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, and Park Gyu-young. With a gripping plot and thrilling action, Squid Game 2 promises to escalate the tension as it sets the stage for an epic conclusion in the upcoming third season.
