8 New Korean Dramas You NEED To Watch This Winter
Getting through the cold winter months can be tough but it’s also the perfect time to catch up on all the latest dramas! With so many great dramas coming out around this time of year, here are just a few that have already been getting a lot of love and attention and are a must watch. So bundle up with a blanket and check out these rave-worthy new Korean Dramas that are sure to get you through the winter!
1. The Crowned Clown
The Crowned Clown follows the story of a king played who fears for his life. Because of this fear, the king hires a look-alike, clown, to stand in for him. Of course, things don’t go quite as according to plan as a love story begins to unfold between the queen, king, and clown.
Although the show has only been on a few weeks, it’s already gained a number of new fans who love the acting and the storyline so far.
2. Sky Castle
If you haven’t already started watching Sky Castle you’re really missing out. The satirical comedy follows the lives of five wealthy women who will do just about anything to make sure their children get into good universities and are successful in life.
The show is incredibly popular and has even started a wave of memes, which just further proves how good it is!
3. Spring Must Be Coming
Who doesn’t love a good body-switching story? This MBC drama follows the life of two women who suddenly find themselves in each other’s bodies. The story focuses on how this switch forever changes their lives.
4. Touch Your Heart
Although this one hasn’t officially aired yet, if you’re a fan of Goblin, you’ll definitely want to check this one out as it features both Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In Na!
This drama will be about an actress whose career is ruined by her career and her misadventures trying to regain it. This drama is set to air in February.
5. Kingdom
Historical drama? Check! Mystery? Check! Horror? Check! This very newly released drama tells the story of the mysterious death of a Joseon king and the development of a strange plague. So you know there will be plenty of strange occurrences to keep you company through the cold winter months!
6. Romance is a Bonus Book
Lee Jong Suk and Lee Na Young? Yes, please! This new drama follows a gifted writer and editor-in-chief at a publishing company as well as a former copywriter who is desperate for a job.
On top of the incredible cast, the drama also can boast an amazing writing and directing combo responsible for I Need Romance and Life on Mars respectively!
7. My Strange Hero
After falsely being accused of using violence, Kang Bok Soo, played by Yoo Sueng Ho, gets expelled from school. Fast forward to the future and he heads back to school as an adult in the hopes of getting justice against those who did him wrong! Things aren’t quite as he remembers them though, which causes all sorts of interesting scenarios! This rom-com will surely tickle your funny bone while giving you enough “aw” to satisfy your heart!
8. Less Than Evil
Less Than Evil is about an experienced detective who has been living a very lonely existence as his only focus in life is to solve crime. After a rash of killings, the detective teams up with a female psychopath to solve the crimes!
The show is based on the British crime thriller series Luther, and is guaranteed to take you on a wild ride!
