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Heartthrobs of the screen - K-Drama stars taking Netflix by storm since December

Let's take a closer look at some of these heartthrobs and the K-dramas they are a part of.

Heartthrobs of the screen - K-Drama stars taking Netflix by storm since December
K-Drama's heartthrobs

Last Updated: 06.54 PM, Jan 07, 2024

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With the global rise of K-pop bands like BTS, fans have had the opportunity to discover various aspects of South Korea, eventually delving into the world of K-dramas. Particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when everyone was glued to their screens searching for new dramas to watch, K-dramas opened the doors for international audiences.

Since December 2023, numerous new K-dramas have been released, and one element that has consistently captivated fans is the presence of attractive male leads on screen. Netflix continues its K-Drama streak, with many new series making a significant impact, with the majority expected to conclude in January 2024. 

Let's take a closer look at some of these heartthrobs and the K-dramas they are a part of:

Song Kang (My Demon)

Song Kang (My Demon)
Song Kang (My Demon)

Netflix describes this show as "A pitiless demon becomes powerless after getting entangled with an icy heiress, who may hold the key to his lost abilities — and his heart".

Episodes: 16

Genre: Romance, Comedy

Cast: Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Yoon Ji, Song Kang, Lee Sang Yi, Kim Hae Sook

Finale Date: January 13, 2023

Ji Chang-wook (Welcome to Samdalri)

Ji Chang-wook (Welcome to Samdalri)
Ji Chang-wook (Welcome to Samdalri)

The OTT platform has this to say about the show, "After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance".

Episodes: 16

Genre: Drama

Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Shin Dong Mi, Kang Mi Na, Shin Hye Sun, Kim Mi Kyung

Release Date: December 2, 2023

Jang Dong-yoon (Like Flowers in Sand)

Jang Dong-yoon (Like Flowers in Sand)
Jang Dong-yoon (Like Flowers in Sand)

The show has been described as "Struggling to find success, a former wrestling prodigy finds himself ready to quit until he reencounters an old friend who reignites his passion".

Episodes: 12

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Cast: Jang Dong Yoon, Yoon Jong Seok, Lee Joo Myung, Lee Joo Seung, Lee Jae Joon

Release Date: December 20, 2023

Chae Jong Hyeop (Castaway Diva)

Chae Jong Hyeop (Castaway Diva)
Chae Jong Hyeop (Castaway Diva)

This show is about, "Fifteen years after being stranded on a remote island, an aspiring singer reenters society — stopping at nothing to pursue her dream of becoming a diva".

Episodes: 16

Genre: Life, Music, Drama

Cast: Chae Jong Hyeop, Cha Hak Yeon, Park Eun Bin, Kim Hyo Jin, Kim Joo Heon

Finale Date: December 3, 2023

Park Seo-joon (Gyeongseong Creature)

Park Seo-joon (Gyeongseong Creature)
Park Seo-joon (Gyeongseong Creature)

This horror show is said to be, "Gyeongseong, 1945. In Seoul's grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur and a sleuth fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed".

New Episodes: 10

Genre: Action, Historical, Horror

Cast: Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Kim Su Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Jo Han Chul

Release Date: December 22, 2023

Song Kang (Sweet Home - Season 2)

Song Kang (Sweet Home - Season 2)
Song Kang (Sweet Home - Season 2)

Netflix says, "As humans turn into savage monsters and the world plunges into terror, a handful of survivors fight for their lives — and to hold on to their humanity".

New Episodes: TBA (Likely 10)

Genre: Drama, Horror

Cast: Song Kang, Lee Jin Wook, Lee Si Young, Park Gyu Young, Go Min Si

Release Date: December 1, 2023

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