New Year, New Dramas: January 2024's Top 10 K-Dramas featuring A-listers like Park Seo-joon and Park Hyung Sik

With the arrival of a new year comes a fresh lineup of K-dramas to explore. Whether it's tragic historical fantasies, comedic police dramas, classic melodramas, or adaptations from webtoons, K-dramas have a reputation for keeping fans thoroughly engaged.

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January 2024 will witness the presence of several industry heavyweights on our screens, including A-listers like Park Hyung-sik, Park Min-young, Lee Dong-wook, Lee Ji-ah, Park Seo-joon, and more. 

Without further delay, let's dive into the exciting K-dramas set to premiere in January 2024!

Marry My Husband — January 1

The story unfolds as an adaptation of a webtoon, portraying the journey of an unhappy wife who, after the devastating revelation of her cancer diagnosis, witnesses her husband's affair with a close friend. The ensuing confrontation escalates into a fatal brawl, leading to her untimely demise. However, a twist of fate transports her a decade into the past. Faced with the opportunity to reshape her destiny, she resolves not to marry her husband again and instead embarks on a journey to find new love and alter the course of her life.

Network: TVN and Netflix.

Cast:

Park Min-Young - Kang Ji-Won

Na In-Woo - Yoo Ji-Hyeok

Lee Yi-Kyung - Park Min-Hwan

Song Ha-Yoon - Jung Soo-Min

Lee Gi-Kwang - Baek Eun-Ho

Gong Min-Jung - Yang Joo-Ran

Love Song for Illusion — January 2

In this webtoon adaptation, the focus is on Crown Prince Sajo Hyun, who contends with two distinct personalities. One of these personas causes him pain whenever he interacts with others. Amid an assassination attempt aimed at his life, an unforeseen turn of events results in him acquiring a concubine instead.

Network: KBS2

Cast:

Park Ji-Hoon - Sajo Hyun / Ak-Hee

Hong Ye-Ji - Yeon Wol

Gyeongseong Creature Part 2 — January 5

Following the release of the much-anticipated first part of the show, the second half will swiftly make its return. According to Netflix, they said, "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.

Network: Netflix

Cast:

Park Seo-Jun - Jang Tae-Sang

Han So-Hee - Yoon Chae-Ok

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Knight Flower — January 12

In this show, a widow from a noble family leads a dual existence. While she remains within the confines of her home during the day, she emerges at night as a vigilante, dedicated to aiding and assisting those in need.

Network: MBC

Cast:

Lee Ha-Nee - Jo Yeo-Hwa

Lee Jong-Won - Park Soo-Ho

Kim Sang-Joong - Seok Ji-Sung

Lee Ki-Woo - Lee Ki-Woo

A Shop for Killers — January 17

This is an adaptation from a book that revolves around a woman who becomes an orphan when her father tragically takes the lives of her mother and himself. Raised by her uncle, the proprietor of a mysterious shopping mall, she uncovers the truth about her uncle's enigmatic store after his demise.

Network: Disney+

Cast:

Lee Dong-Wook - Jung Jin-Man

Kim Hye-Jun - Jung Ji-An

Seo Hyun-Woo - Lee Sung-Zo

Jo Han-Sun

Park Ji-Bin - Bae Jung-Min

The Bequeathed — January 19

This story is about a woman who finds herself entangled in a series of peculiar incidents after inheriting her family's gravesite, and she soon discovers she is not the sole victim. As mysterious occurrences in the village become increasingly linked to the family gravesite, a police detective initiates an investigation to unravel the connections.

Network: Netflix

Cast:

Kim Hyun-Joo - Yoon Seo-Ha

Park Hee-Soon - Choi Sung-Joon

Park Byung-Eun - Park Sang-Min

Ryoo Kyung-Soo - Kim Young-Ho

Captivating The King — January 26

In this drama, a prince finds himself held hostage and encounters a skilled female baduk (go) player who captivates his interest. Despite her initial love for him, their fates take a dramatic turn. As he ascends to the throne, she transforms into a spy driven by a quest for revenge, seeking out the king she once loved.

Network: tvN

Cast:

Cho Jung-Seok - Lee In

Shin Se-Kyung - Kang Hee-Soo

Lee Sin-Young - Kim Myung-Ha

Park Ye-Young - Court Lady Dong

Son Hyun-Joo - Kang Hang-Soon

Choi Dae-Hoon - Lee Sun

Cho Seong-Ha - Kim Jong-Bae

Lee Gyu-Hoe - Park Jong-Hwan

Yang Kyung-Won - Yoo Hyun-Bo

Jang Young-Nam - Queen Mother Park

An Si-Ha - Queen Kim

Kang Hong-Suk - Joo Sang-Hwa

Na Hyun-Woo - Choo Dal-Ha

Han Dong-Hee - Hong-Jang

Song Sang-Eun - Jageunnyeon

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Flex X Cop — January 26

Here a man hailing from a wealthy family makes a decisive choice to become a detective within a violent crimes unit. Utilizing his influential connections, he embarks on a mission to apprehend criminals and contribute to law enforcement efforts.

Network: SBS TV

Cast:

Ahn Bo-hyun - Jin Yi-soo

Park Ji-hyun - Lee Kang-hyun

Kang Sang-jun - Yoo Jun-young

Kim Shin-bi - Choi Kyeong-jin

Doctor Slump — January 27

The story of two former rivals who were once medical students. Despite achieving success in their respective fields, a series of unfortunate events lead them to the lowest points in their lives. It is at this juncture that the two reunite, finding solace in each other's company and kindling a romance as they navigate the challenges that life has thrown their way.

Network: JTBC

Cast:

Park Hyung-Sik - Yeo Jung-Woo

Park Shin-Hye - Nam Ha-Neul

Yoon Park - Bin Dae-Young

Kong Seong-Ha - Lee Hong-Ran

Jang Hye-Jin - Gong Wol-Sun

Hyun Bong-Sik - Gong Tae-Sun

Yoon Sang-Hyeon - Nam Ba-Da

Oh Dong-Min - Min Kyeong-Min

Park Won-Ho - Kim Moo-Geun

Kang Sang-Joon - Son Chan-Young

Jung Ji-Soon - homeroom teacher

Queen of Divorce — January 31

Following a betrayal by her husband, a woman takes charge by becoming the head of a divorce settlement office. Driven by a desire for justice, she aims to punish unfaithful partners and extend a helping hand to those in need during challenging times.

Network: JTBC

Cast:

Lee Ji-Ah - Kim Sa-Ra

Kang Ki-Young - Dong Ki-Joon