12 Must-Watch K-Dramas Premiering in 2024 on Netflix, Prime & More

This year is going to be amazing for K-dramas. While it may feel like 2024 starts off slow, brace yourself because it will pick up before you know it. And when it does, you'll be blown away by how many great K-dramas are hitting streaming services. Here are our 12 picks for must-watch K-dramas premiering in 2024.

1. Marry My Husband

Prime Video – On Now

This drama has had viewers hooked since it debuted on January 1. The cheating husband premise may feel like it's been done before, but not like this.

When a woman catches her husband cheating, he is soon murdered, seemingly depriving her of the chance to confront him. But she soon wakes up ten years in the past and is given the wonderful chance to start her life over.

2. A Shop for Killers

Hulu – On Now

This brilliant offering has been showing since mid-January, and already there have been so many plot twists that viewers are going crazy trying to guess what will happen next.

A young girl raised by her uncle inherits his strange and secret shopping mall when he dies under mysterious circumstances. She then becomes the target of killers who want the mall and will seemingly do anything to get it.

3. Doctor Slump

Netflix – January 27

There was a lot of anticipation for this one. Two doctors who absolutely despise each other end up living together when they both have to put their medical careers on hold due to incidents at work. As they begin to open up to each other, they hit on some strong themes and slowly but surely their feelings turn from mutual comfort to something stronger.

4. A Killer Paradox

Netflix – February 9

This amazing show tackles the age-old ethical question. Is murder still wrong if you kill someone who is doing bad things? After a young man accidentally kills someone, he feels an immense sense of guilt. But it subsides when he learns that the man was actually a serial killer.

Before long, our main character discovers that he has the ability to see evil in others, which puts him in the unique position of being able to take vigilante justice into his own hands. But is he right to do so? Watch and find out.

5. Queen of Tears

Netflix – March

If you are a fan of Crash Landing on You, you will not want to miss this gift of a show from the same writer. It focuses on a couple who find that the spark has faded from their marriage and they want to try to get some spice back.

The show offers a unique perspective as we join this couple in the middle of their marriage rather than at the beginning of their relationship. There are bound to be some stellar performances in this one.

6. Everything Will Come True

Netflix – TBA

Have you ever wondered what would happen if an emotionally shallow woman met a very sensitive genie? You will wonder no more when this gem of a show hits your screen.

Audiences have been eagerly awaiting this release as it reunites the two stars of the popular Uncontrollably Fond. Laughs and tender moments are guaranteed in this sweet, supernatural tale of love.

7. Mr Plankton

Netflix – TBA

A lonely man has become disenchanted with his mundane life and dreams of something more exciting. When a beautiful woman enters his life, she becomes the source of his infinite love and turns his quiet world upside down. This story challenges our notions that being content is more than enough and reminds us that we must strive for true happiness.

Starring the Emmy Award-winning actress from Squid Game, All of Us Are Dead and Strong Girl Nam-soon, this drama is sure to be an emotional and enjoyable watch.

8. The Trunk

Netflix – TBA

The Trunk is an upcoming adaptation of the popular novel of the same name by Kim Ryeo-ryeong. The story follows Noh In Ji, a woman in her late twenties who works for New Marriage - a company that provides 'perfect spouses' to their wealthy clients for just one year. Jaded by the nature of her work, In Ji enters into a new contract with Jung-Won, a lonely music producer who was forced into a fake marriage by his ex-wife. As the two begin to learn to live together, a mysterious suitcase belonging to another NM employee is found floating in a nearby lake.

Intrigue, conspiracy, and a dash of romance and betrayal make this drama a must-see.

9. You Have Done Well

Netflix – TBA

This drama stars a popular Korean singer and actor, and that's about all we know about this upcoming show.

It may be shrouded in mystery, but we have been able to learn that it focuses on two characters who were born on the stunning island of Jeju in the 1950s. We also know that we will get to see young and older versions of the main characters, suggesting that it could be a life story about them. Stay tuned.

10. Ask the Stars

Streaming service and release date – TBA

K-drama, sci-fi romance. Need we say more? It may not have an official streaming platform yet, but this show won't be homeless for long.

An astronaut and a space tourist meet aboard a space station and we get to see them fall head over heels for each other. Not much is known about the rest of the plot, so stay tuned!

11. Squid Game

Netflix – TBA

That's right, folks. You read that right. Squid Game is officially coming back for its second season in 2024. What we know so far is that our hero Gi-hun will return, along with Front Man, Jun-ho, and the Salesman. No doubt we will also meet a lot of new people and be introduced to some terrifying new games.

12. All of Us Are Dead

Netflix – TBA

We may have saved the best for last. The much-anticipated second season of this smash hit zombie drama is coming this year. We know they didn't all survive, but there's a strong rumor circulating that one of our favorites may somehow be resurrected in season two.

More zombies, more terror and more incredible performances from the amazing young cast are sure to make Season 2 an epic must-watch.