OnGoing / Upcoming K-Drama (2021)
Hello there chingu.. here is the ongoing and upcoming KDramas that you'll surely cant wait to watch. 😍😍😍
Hush
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Other name: 허쉬 Heoswi Silence Advisory Silent Warning Hush Warning |
“Hush” is an office drama about newspaper reporters and their everyday struggles, problems, and ethical dilemmas.
Han Jun Hyeok is a veteran reporter for a newspaper. He first became a reporter to pursue justice, but he is now conflicted between idealism and pragmatism. Han Jun Hyeok must also deal with personal issues as a husband and father.
Lee Ji Su is a bold intern reporter who isn’t afraid to say what needs to be said, even during a job interview. When she meets Han Jun Hyeok as her mentor, she begins to dream of becoming a true journalist.
Adapted from the novel "Silence Warning" by Jeong Jin Yeong.
Director: Choi Kyoo Shik [최규식]
Country: Korean
Status: Ongoing
Released: 2020
Genre: Business; Drama; life;
Mr. Queen
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Other name: 철인왕후 Cheorinwanghu Cheorinwanghoo Cheolinwanghu Cheolinwanghoo Iron Queen Queen Iron Queen Cheolin Queen Cheorin The Iron Empress Queen Cheo Rin No Touch Princess |
In the present day, Jang Bong Hwan works as a chef at the President's Blue House. He has a free spirit, but his spirit somehow finds its way into the body of Queen Kim So Yong in the Joseon period.
King Cheol Jong has secrets. He seems like a figurehead, who is gentle and easygoing. In fact, he hides his strong aspects. Queen Sunwon is the late King Sunjo’s wife. She wields the true power in the country and, thus, relegates King Cheol Jong as just a figurehead. Kim Jwa Geun is Queen Sunwon’s younger brother. He is extremely ambitious.
Director: Yoon Seong Shik [윤성식]
Country: Korean
Status: Ongoing
Released: 2020
Genre: Comedy; Drama; Fantasy; Historical;
Lovestruck in the City
Will tell the story of the realistic dating lives of young people fighting to survive in a hectic city.
Park Chae Won, an honest and overly passionate architect who loves the city streets. After a woman that he calls the “camera thief” steals his heart one summer night and then disappears, he is unable to get over her.
Lee Eun Oh, a freelance marketer who spontaneously decides to adopt a false identity in an unfamiliar place. She accidentally ends up falling in love with Park Chae Won while posing as the free-spirited Yoon Sun Ah.
Director: Park Shin Woo [박신우]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2020
Genre: Drama; Romance; Web Series; Youth;
Airs: Dec 22, 2020
Royal Secret Inspector
Set towards the end of the Joseon era, Sung Yi-Gyeom placed first in the state examination and he now works at the Hongmungwan (administrative and research department). He doesn't have a goal or ambition for his life. One day, Sung Yi-Gyeom is caught gambling. As punishment, he is assigned to work as a secret royal inspector. His job is to eradicate illegal acts and corruption by public officers. He carries out his new job with the help of Hong Da-In and Park Chun-Sam. Hong Da-In is a female inspector and solves cases with Sung Yi-Gyeom. Park Chun-Sam is Sung Yi-Gyeom’s servant. Park Chun-Sam is talkative, affectionate, and tearful.
Meanwhile, Sung Yi-Beom is Sung Yi-Gyeom’s younger stepbrother. His father is a nobleman, but his mother is a slave. Due to his mother's low social status, his father does not accept him as his real son and he is barred from having certain opportunities. He opposes his older stepbrother Sung Yi-Gyeom.
Director: Kim Jeong Min [김정민]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2020
Genre: Drama; Historical;
Airs: Dec 21, 2020
The Silent Sea
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Other name: 고요의 바다 Goyoeui Bada The Sea of Silence |
The Silent Sea is a mystery sci-fi thriller that follows the story of elite scientists who set off for the moon to retrieve some unknown samples from an abandoned research station. It is based on the eponymous 2014 short film directed by Choi Hang-yong, which garnered attention at the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival the same year.
Director: Choi Hang Yong [최항용]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2020
Genre: Mystery; Sci-fi; Thriller;
Airs: Dec 31, 2020
Seo Bok (KR 2020)
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Other name: 서복 Seobok |
“Seo Bok” is the story revolving around terminally ill former intelligence agent Ki Heon, who encounters genetically mutated human clone Seo Bok, who holds the secret of eternal life. Ki Heon is tasked with the safe transportation of mankind's first human clone as his last mission.
They become caught in dangerous situations as several forces aim to take the clone for their own agenda.
Director: Lee Yong Joo [이용주]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2020
Genre: Action; Artificial Intelligence; Sci-fi; Thriller;
Airs: Dec 31, 2020
A Love So Beautiful (2020)
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Other name: 치아문단순적소미호 Chiamundansunjeogsomiho Chiamundansunjeoksomiho For Us Who Are Beautiful To Our Pure Little Beauty A Love So Beautiful Korean |
Kim Yo Han will play 17-year-old Cha Heon, a student at Chun Ji High School who has both good looks and brains. He appears to be a cold character, but he is actually someone with a warm heart who is awkward at expressing himself well.
So Ju Yeon has been cast for the role of Shin Sol Yi, a bright and bubbly 17-year-old who has a crush on Cha Heon. She openly confesses her love to Cha Heon continuously, and she is a clumsy but lovable character.
Yeo Hoe Hyun is confirmed to play Woo Dae Sung, a talented swimmer who transfers to Chun Ji High School and falls for Shin Sol Yi. He does not express his feelings for her and quietly stays by her side.
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2020
Genre: Comedy; Friendship; Romance; School; Youth;
Airs: Dec 28, 2020
Sunbae, Don't Put On That Lipstick
Based on a popular 2017 Web Novel of the same name. It tells the love story between a lovely “sunbae” (someone senior at work, school, or in an industry) and a bold “hoobae” (junior) who has it all: good looks, cuteness, sexiness, and a serious aura.
Won Jin Ah takes on the role of Yoon Song Ah, who works at a cosmetics company as a professional brand marketer. She dreams of having her own cosmetics brand one day. Rowoon will play the straightforward hoobae cosmetics brand marketer Chae Hyun Seung.
Director: Lee Dong Yoon [이동윤]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Comedy; Drama; Romance;
Airs: Jan 11, 2021
Mouse
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Other name: 마우스 Mauseu |
A suspenseful story that will center around the key question, “What if we could sort out psychopaths in advance?”
This drama is about a justice-seeking rookie police officer named Jung Ba Reum. The story follows Jung Ba Reum as he comes face to face with a crazed psychopath serial killer whose ruthless murders have thrown the entire nation into chaos. Then, after surviving his encounter with this psychopath, Jung Ba Reum's life begins to change completely.
Director: Kang Cheol Woo [강철우]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Detective; Drama; Murder; Serial Killer; Suspense; Thriller;
Airs: Jan 30, 2021
Vincenzo (2021)
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Other name: 빈센조 Binsenjo |
At the age of 8, Park Joo-Hyeong went to Italy after he was adopted. He is now an adult and has the name of Vincenzo Casano. He is a lawyer, who works for the Mafia as a consigliere. Because of a war between mafia groups, he flees to South Korea. In South Korea, he gets involved with Lawyer Hong Cha-Young. She is the type of attorney who will do anything to win a case. Vincenzo Casano falls in love with her. He also achieves social justice by his own way.
Taecyeon will transform into Jang Jun-woo, an intelligent and hardworking first year intern at a law firm. He is from a middle-class family and is polite and sincere. Despite his boyish charms and good looks, Jun-woo is a bit awkward and innocent and often makes mistakes in his job that get him into trouble.
Director: Kim Hee Won [김희원]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Comedy; Crime; Drama; Romance;
Airs: Feb 20, 2021
River Where the Moon Rises
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Other name: 달이뜨는강 마음에 베이다 Dalyi Ddeuneun Gang Maeume Beida Dali Tteuneun Gang Cut From The Heart Cut By The Heart Pyeongkang, Cut To The Heart The Moon Rising River Moonlit River |
“River Where the Moon Rises” retells the love story between Pyeonggang and On Dal, who are characters in a classic Goguryeo folktale. Pyeonggang, also known as Yeom Ga Jin, is an ambitious woman who dreams of becoming the first female to lead Goguryeo, and she uses On Dal’s feelings for her to achieve her goals.
Kim So Hyun will play Pyeonggang, who is born a princess and raised a soldier. She is clever and level-headed. Ji Soo has been cast in the role of On Dal, a peace-loving, pure man who goes against his principles in order to protect Pyeonggang. Kang Ha Neul will play On Dal’s father On Hyup, the chief of the Sunnobu tribe and a general for Goguryeo.
Lee Ji Hoon will play the elite general Go Geon, who is perfect in every way. For the first time in his life, he longs to make Pyeonggang his and dives into an intense fight for her heart.
Choi Yoo Hwa will be Hae Mo Yong, who is determined to control Goguryeo and play with it as she wants. She is a woman with a beautiful face, a meticulous personality, a special power to foresee the future, and a big secret of her own. Hae Mo Yong falls in love with Go Geon and adds to the excitement of the drama.
Director: Yoon Sang Ho [윤상호]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Drama; Historical; political; Romance;
Airs: Feb 28, 2021
Sisyphus: The Myth
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Other name: 시지프스: The Myth Sisyphus Sijipeuseu Sisyphus: The Fable Shippse: The Myth |
Sisyphus: The Myth is a story that starts with the meeting of a genius engineer and a mysterious individual.
Director: Jin Hyeok [Jin Hyeok]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Drama; Mystery; Sci-fi;
Airs: Feb 28, 2021
SNOWDROP
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Other name: 설강화 Seolganghwa Sulganghwa Sulkanghwa Seolkanghwa |
Set in Seoul in 1987 and tells the love story of Im Soo Ho, a student at a prestigious university who suddenly rushes into a female dorm covered in blood one day, and Eun Young Cho, the cheerful and lovable student who hides him and takes care of his wounds even while facing danger under close surveillance.
Im Soo Ho, who grew up in Germany, has a gentle charm but gives off an air of hiding a secret. After falling in love with him at first sight at a social gathering, the lively Eun Young Cho happens to run into him again at her dorm, where she winds up tending to his wounds in hiding.
Pi Seung Hee, the notoriously strict and terrifying housemother of Young Cho's dorm, while Kye Boon Ok is a phone operator at the dorm who had to forgo a college education due to her family’s financial circumstances.
Lee Kang Moo is the relentless head of the National Intelligence Service (NIS)’s Team 1, who always insists on doing everything by the book. Meanwhile, Jang Han Na is an impulsive and hot-tempered NIS agent who is passionate about her job.
Based on the handwritten notes of a man who escaped from a political prison camp in North Korea.
Director: Jo Hyeon Taek [조현탁]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Drama; Historical; melodrama; Romance;
Airs: May 31, 2021
The One Day Destruction Entered the Front Door of My House
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Other name: 어느 날 우리 집 현관으로 멸망이 들어왔다 멸망 Myeolmang Eoneu Nal Uri Jib Hyeongwaeuro Myeolmang Deuleowassda Destruction One Day Destruction Came To Our Door Ruin |
About a main character who has led a tumultuous life, subject to the whims of fate, until he finds himself on the precipice of true destruction. The main character is known as “Ruin,” or “Kim Sa Ram.” He was born between the dark and the light: when he breathes, countries disappear; where he walks, the seasons collapse; when he smiles, a life is extinguished. All he has to do is exist for something to fall into ruin. This is not his intention, but simply his fate. He forms a relationship with Tak Dong Gyung, who curses the whole world, and drags “Ruin” into her life with her fierce desire to live.
Director: Kwon Yeong Il [권영일]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Drama;
Airs: May 31, 2021
Devilish Judge
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Other name: 악마판사 Agmapansa The Demon Judge The Devil Judge |
A chase drama about a judge trying to punish the existence of evil by turning a court into a reality show, and a judge who wants to know the identity of his associate.
Director: Choi Jeong Kyoo [최정규]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Detective; Drama; Law; Mystery;
Airs: Jun 30, 2021
Red Cuff of the Sleeve
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Other name: 옷소매 붉은 끝동 Ossomae Bulgeun Kkeutdong Otsomae Beulgeun Kkeuddong Dress Sleeved Red The Red Sleeve Cuff |
“Red Cuff of the Sleeve” is a story about the birth mother of Prince Moon Hyo Ja, who started as a court lady and rose to the position of the highest ranking queen. It will show the dramatic reversal of life of an ordinary woman who becomes the mother of the crown prince.
Park Hye Soo was offered the role of the court-lady-turned-queen Seong Deok Im. She had an untroubled childhood, but one day, her family suffers from a major crisis, and she goes through several obstacles to grow as a person.
If Kim Kyung Nam accepts the role, he will play Jeongjo, who is next in line to the throne as the eldest son of the deceased Crown Prince Sado. He looks perfect on the surface as he tries to become the ideal successor desired by his grandfather King Yeongjo, but in his heart, the death of his father Crown Prince Sado remains a trauma. However, it becomes difficult to maintain his perfect facade when he meets Seong Deok Im.
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Drama; Historical; Romance; Trauma;
Airs: Jun 30, 2021
Hospital Playlist 2
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Other name: 슬기로운 의사 생활 2 Hospital Playlist Season 2 |
Second season of Hospital Playlist.
Director: Shin Won Ho [신원호]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Comedy; Drama; Friendship; life; Medical;
Airs: Jun 30, 2021
All of Us Are Dead
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Other name: 지금 우리 학교는 Jigeum Uli Haggyoneun Jigeum Uri Hakgyoneun Our School Now Now at Our School School Attack |
All of Us Are Dead is about a group of high school students who are faced with an extreme crisis situation when they become trapped in their school, while a zombie virus spreads like a wildfire.
Adapted from the Korean webtoon called Now at Our School.
Director: Lee Jae Kyoo [이재규]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Drama; Horror; Suspense; Youth; Zombie;
Airs: Jun 30, 2021
Times
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Other name: 타임즈 Taimjeu |
“Times” is a political thriller about a woman in 2020, who can make a phone call to the past, and a man in 2015, who team up to save the assassinated president.
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Drama; political; Thriller;
Airs: Jan 31, 2021
Cliffhanger (2021)
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Other name: 지리산 Jilisan Jirisan Jiri Mountain Mount Jiri |
The mystery drama is about park rangers who work to rescue people at Mount Jiri. Jun Ji Hyun will play Seo Yi Kang, the top ranger who knows everything about navigating Mount Jiri National Park. Joo Ji Hoon’s character Kang Hyun Jo is a military academy graduate with a deep secret who joins as a new ranger and becomes Seo Yi Kang’s partner.
Jung Goo Young is an extremely practical ranger who believes that the key to saving others is saving himself first. He leaves his job right on the clock, regularly takes vacation days, and disappears almost before he can be dismissed.
Jo Dae Jin, the head of the Haedong Branch Office in Mount Jiri National Park, is called “Mount Jiri Man” because he has been a ranger for half his life. He is a simple, honest man who is fully committed to his job and takes responsibility for his junior rangers.
Other name: 지리산 Jilisan Jirisan Jiri Mountain Mount Jiri
Director: Lee Eung Bok [이응복]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Drama; Mystery; Thriller;
Airs: Dec 31, 2021
My Roommate is a Gumiho
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Other name: 간 떨어지는 동거 Gan Tteol Eojineun Dong Geo Frightening Cohabitation A Falling Cohabitation A Terrifying Cohabitation Live Together |
About a female college student named Lee Dam who accidentally swallows the marble of a male gumiho (a mythological nine-tailed fox) named Shin Woo Yeo, who was close to achieving his goal of becoming human. If a human swallows the marble, they can only live for one year, and the marble will break, preventing the gumiho from becoming human. Thus, Shin Woo Yeo suggests living together to Lee Dam, beginning their unexpected romance.
Shin Woo Yeo is a gumiho with good looks, sturdy physique, good manners, and a sweet charm who has lived for 999 years.
Lee Dam is a college student who doesn’t hesitate to speak the truth. She is a firm, straightforward person who is very self-objective, which may be the reason she has never been in a relationship before.
Yang Hye Sun is a female gumiho who has an innocent heart despite her stunning good looks. (In traditional folktales, gumiho were usually beautiful women who seduced men to their deaths.) She is Shin Woo Yeo’s friend and a former gumiho who achieved her dream of becoming a human. Although she seems perfect on the outside, she is actually rather clumsy and naive. Do Jae Jin is a fool when it comes to love. When he falls in love, he’s ready to give up everything, including his life and organs. He is Lee Dam’s close friend. Despite his good looks, good physique, and good personality, he is unable to find true love. He ends up falling in love with Yang Hye Sun, the former gumiho.
Gye Sun Woo is Lee Dam’s college senior who has an unrequited crush on her. He is extremely popular with women at their college, coming from a good background with both brains and beauty. But after Lee Dam firmly turns him down, he finds himself experiencing unrequited love for the first time in his life.
Adapted from a webtoon of the same name by Na.
Director: Baek Seung Ryong [백승룡]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Cohabitation; Fantasy; Gumiho; Romance;
Airs: Dec 31, 2021
Hong Chun Gi
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Other name: 홍천기 Hongcheonki Hongcheongi Hong Chun Ki |
Based on a novel of the same name written by Jung Eun Gwol, who also wrote the original novels for “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” and “The Moon Embracing the Sun,” “Hong Chun Gi” is a fantasy romance drama set in the Joseon era. Kim Yoo Jung has been offered the role of Hong Chun Gi, Joseon’s only female painter with shining beauty and bright energy. She also possesses an extraordinary memory.
Ahn Hyo Seop is in talks to play the male lead. The two actors previously met for “Clean with Passion for Now,” but Ahn Hyo Seop eventually had to withdraw due to scheduling conflicts after the drama postponed production.
Director: Jang Tae Yoo [장태유]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Drama; Fantasy; Historical; Romance;
Airs: Dec 31, 2021
Nemesis
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Other name: 네메시스 언더커버 Nemesiseu Eondeokeobeo Undercover |
A story about a woman who joins a gang to avenge her father's death then goes undercover as a cop and a detective who falls in love with her.
Director: Kim Jin Min [김진민]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Action; Crime; Detective; Drama; Gangster; Romance;
Airs: Dec 31, 2021
Bossam – Stealing Fate
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Other name: 보쌈-운명을 훔치다 Bossam – Steal the Fate Bossam - Stealing Destiny |
“Bossam – Stealing Fate” will tell the story of a person who accidentally kidnaps a princess. Jung Il Woo is said to have been offered the leading role of Ba Woo, who engages in the practice of connecting widows, who had no hopes of getting remarried, with new husbands. He was framed for conspiracy by someone at a young age and though he was able to escape with his life, he has had to hide his identity and live in poverty since.
The drama will be set during the reign of King Gwanghae, and revolve around Ba Woo and princess Soo Kyung. It will be a story of life and love that touches upon the oppression experienced by women and the impoverished.
Director: Kwon Seok Jang [권석장]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Drama; Historical; Kidnapping; life; Romance;
Airs: Dec 31, 2021
Island: Season 1
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Other name: 아일랜드1 Aillaendeu |
Won Mi-Ho is the only child of a father who runs the Daehan Group. She is arrogant and selfish, but she also looks sad. One day, she makes big trouble. Because of this, her father banishes her to Jeju Island. She is assigned to work there as a high school teacher. She teaches ethics. Meanwhile, Won Mi-Ho gets involved in a case related to ghosts. The ghosts have sought to get rid of the human world. They target Won Mi-Ho. A mysterious ghost hunter tries to protect Won Mi-Ho.
Director: Bae Jong [배종]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Drama; Fantasy; Mystery; Supernatural;
Airs: Dec 31, 2021
Suriname
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Other name: 수리남 Sulinam Surinam Soolinam Soorinam |
“Suriname” is about a Korean man who becomes a drug lord in Suriname, a country in South America.
Director: Yoon Jong Bin [윤종빈]
Country: Korean
Status: Upcoming
Released: 2021
Genre: Crime; Drama; Thriller;
Airs: Dec 31, 2021
Enjoy watching chingus..
-Jessy💖
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