From 'Uncle Samsik' to 'The Midnight Romance in Hagwon', 5 exciting K-dramas to watch in May 2024
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: May 2024 promises a fresh wave of K-dramas to satisfy every craving. From high-stakes moments to heart-fluttering romances and adrenaline-pumping action sequences, there is something for everyone.
South Korea's entertainment industry has exploded in popularity due to the addictive world of K-dramas. These shows captivate audiences with their originality, exceptional production value, and diverse storylines, ranging from chilling supernatural encounters to heartwarming rom-coms.
Here are some of the K-dramas, scheduled to be released in May 2024, that deserve a place on your must-watch list.
The 8 Show
Netflix's 'The 8 Show' premieres May 17, offering a thrilling new K-drama fix. Eight down-on-their-luck contestants enter a mysterious concrete building, vying for a life-changing sum.
But survival, not just winning, becomes the true challenge. Similar to 'Squid Game', deadly games await. However, 'The 8 Show' throws in a cruel twist: basic needs like food and water cost an exorbitant amount, steadily chipping away at their potential winnings.
With only 100 days and a dwindling prize pool, alliances will shatter and desperation will soar. Will any contestant emerge victorious, or will they all be left bankrupt and emotionally broken?
'The 8 Show' promises a high-stakes battle for survival, where the line between cooperation and betrayal blurs.
The Atypical Family
Dive into the fantastical world of 'The Atypical Family', premiering May 4 on JTBC. Led by Jang Ki-yong and Chun Woo-hee, this drama follows the Bok family, each member born with a special power.
But there's a catch – their abilities are fading due to modern-day struggles like sleeplessness and phone obsession. Enter Do Da-hae, a mysterious newcomer with her supernatural gift. Will her arrival reignite the Bok family's powers, or bring even more chaos?
'The Atypical Family' promises a unique blend of fantasy, humor, and the challenges of modern life.
Frankly Speaking
'Frankly Speaking', a new K-drama releasing on JTBC and Netflix on May 1, stars Go Ko Kyung-pyo and Kang Han-na.
The story revolves around Song Ki-baek, a polished announcer whose perfect life gets flipped when he develops a condition that makes him brutally honest.
On Woo-ju enters in the story as a quirky variety show writer who sees potential in Song's newfound bluntness and decides to cast him on her romance show.
Expect sparks to fly as Song's unfiltered honesty clashes with the sweetness of a romance program.
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon
Craving a heartwarming romance? Look no further than 'The Midnight Romance in Hagwon', premiering May 11 on tvN and TVING.
Directed by the acclaimed Ahn Pan-seok, known for 'Something in the Rain' and 'One Spring Night,' this K-drama promises a charming slow-burn. Veteran academy instructor Seo Hye-jin, played by Jung Ryeo-won, once inspired a passionate crush in her student, Lee Joon-ho (Wi Ha-joon).
Fast forward ten years, and guess who's back? Joon-ho is now a full-fledged teacher himself. As they work side-by-side, old feelings resurface, and a playful dance of will-they-won't-they unfolds.
Uncle Samsik
Premiering May 15 on Disney+, 'Uncle Samsik' is a new Korean period drama following an unlikely duo.
The titular Uncle Samsik, known for his hearty appetite even in wartime, forms a bond with the elite Kim San.
Set against the social and political unrest of the 1960s, their story explores themes of love, trust, and doubt in a turbulent era.
This drama marks veteran actor Song Kang-ho's debut in a television series.