Winter is nearly upon us, and I’ve assembled a list of Korean dramas for you to binge-watch.
I’ve got your back! Only a Kdrama enthusiast can truly grasp the excitement. I know some of us can’t resist watching all the episodes in one night because the anticipation is just too much to bear. But fear not, I’m here to help you out. The following list includes dramas that are approaching their final episodes and will be available for you to binge-watch shortly. Some of these Korean dramas might still be airing, so be sure to bookmark this list for future reference. Let’s get started!
Behind You Touch
“Behind Your Touch” Korean drama tells the story of a small town girl Ye Bong. Her town is in Mujin in Chungjeong Province where she dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. During one of her visits to a cow farm, Ye Bong unexpectedly gains psychometric powers. Her life takes a turn when she crosses paths with Jang Yeol, a passionate detective. Unfortunately, their initial encounter is a misunderstanding, as Jang Yeol mistakes Ye Bong for a pervert. When Jang Yeol realizes Ye Bong’s unique abilities, he begins to take help from her to solve various crime cases.
- Genre: Mystery, Supernatural, Comedy, Romance
- Main Cast: Han Ji Min, Lee Min Ki, Suho
- Broadcasting Network: jTBC
- Ending Date: October 1, 2023
- Episodes: 16
- Watch On: Netflix
My Lovely Boxer
“My Lovely Boxer” Korean drama tells the story of Kim Tae Young, a cold-blooded sports agent who attracts great athletes to sports field and uses them for financial gain before they tire out. Kim Hee Won, a client and close friend of Kim Tae Young asks him to bring female fighter Lee Kwon Sook back to the sports field. Lee Kwon Sook is a former athlete who debuted in the boxing field at the age of 17. She was well-known and unbeaten in every match, but she quit three years ago. Now Kwon Sook lives a completely different life away from boxing.
- Genre: Youth, Romance, Sports
- Main Cast: Lee Sang Yeob, Kim So Hye,
- Broadcasting Network: KBS2
- Ending Date: October 2, 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Watch On: Viki, Prime Video
Destined With You
“Destined With You” will tell the story of civil servant Lee Hong Jo who one day, gets a mysterious book hidden in a wooden box inside a temple at Onju Mountain. It has been sealed and forbidden for 300 years. A man becomes the victim of that book. Meanwhile, Jang Shin Yoo is a popular lawyer who has a curse that was passed down to him from Joseon era. When he finds about the mysterious book, Jang Shin Yoo gets a job at a place near to Lee Hong Jo, hoping that the book can break his curse. The two then end up falling in love.
- Genre: Rom-Com, Fantasy
- Main Cast: Jo Bo Ah, Rowoon, Ha Joon, Yura
- Broadcasting Network: jTBC
- Ending Date: October 12, 2023
- Episodes: 16
- Watch On: Netflix
Drama Special: No Path Back
“No Path Back” tells the story about a salesman for a liquor distribution company who suffers after making one wrong choice.
- Genre: Thriller
- Cast: Lee Jae Won, Choi Sung Won, Kim Gang Hyun, Yoon Se Woong, Lee Ha Young
- Broadcasting Network: KBS2
- Ending Date: This is a single episode drama that will release on October 14, 2023
- Episodes: 1
- Watch On: Currently none
Doona!
Lee Doo Na (portrayed by Bae Suzy) is a retired K-pop idol who was always the more popular group member and served as the main vocalist. However, she decides to retire and moves into a share house in a college town. Meanwhile, Lee Won Jun (portrayed by Yang Se Jong) is an ordinary college student who also resides in the same house where Lee Do Na now lives. Initially, he can’t believe that a famous K-pop idol is his neighbor. However, he becomes increasingly curious about her mysterious life.
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Youth
- Main Cast: Bae Suzy, Yang Se Jong
- Broadcasting Network: Netflix
- Ending Date: All episodes will release on October 20, 2023.
- Episodes: 9
- Watch On: Netflix
Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun
“Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword Of Aramun” Korean drama story revolves around the power struggles, love and growth of the ancient city of Arthdal, the capital of Gojoseon. Season 2 will follow the story after 8 years in Arthdal. After almost a decade Eun Seom finally achieved the reunification of 30 clans of Agos. Now, Eun Seom’s Ago Union are set to face a great war against Ta Gon’s Kingdom of Arthdal.
- Genre: Action, Historical, Romance, Fantasy
- Main Cast: Jang Dong Gun, Lee Joon Gi, Shin Sae Kyeong, Kim Ok Bin
- Broadcasting Network: tvN
- Ending Date: October 22, 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Watch On: Disney+
Drama Special: Half Lies
“Half Lies” is centred around the jumbled life of a ten-year-old girl, Doo Ri, who comes from a divorced family.
- Genre: Family
- Cast: Kim Si Woo, Ahn Se Bin, Min Ji A, Kim Won Hae, Park Ji A
- Broadcasting Network: KBS2
- Ending Date: This is a single episode drama that will release on October 21, 2023
- Episodes: 1
- Watch On: Currently none
The Day
“The Day” tells the story of Kim Myung Joon, who in his desperation to save his sick daughter’s life, chooses the wrong path when his ex-wife Seo Hye Eun suggests to kidnap a girl who has rich parents and ask for ransom money. Following her idea, he was on his way to abduct Choi Ro Hee when he unintentionally hit a girl who was none other than Choi Ro Hee. In the accident, Ro Hee lost her memory, and Myung Joon started to pretend to be her father.
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Comedy
- Main Cast: Yoon Kye Sang, Park Sung Hoon, Yuna
- Broadcasting Network: ENA
- Ending Date: October 25, 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Watch On: Prime Video
The Worst Of Evil
“The Worst of Evil” Korean drama tells the story about investigating a drug trafficking ring that operated between Korea, Japan, and China in the 1990s. The investigation takes place in Seoul and follows police officers Kang Joon Mo (Ji Chang Wook) and Yoo Eui Jung (Im Se Mi) as they work undercover to catch the rising mafia boss Jung Gi Cheol (Wi Ha Joon). Interestingly, Kang Joon Mo and Yoo Eui Jung are not only partners in the mission but also a married couple.
- Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller
- Main Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Wi Ha Joon, Im Se Mi
- Ending Date: October 25, 2023
- Episodes: 12
- Watch On: Disney+ (see more)