55+ Suspense/Mystery Dramas Of 2024 (K-Drama Masterlist)
If you’re a fan of suspense, mystery, and thrills—this masterlist is for you!
In addition to preparing masterlists for rom-com, romance, fantasy, history, and action dramas of 2024, Soompi has prepared another masterlist of all the Korean dramas featuring suspenseful and mysterious elements. If you’re in the mood for a thrilling ride, check out any of the dramas below to binge-watch!
Includes dramas that premiered in 2023 and ended in 2024 as well as dramas that premiered in 2024 and ended in 2025.
“The Elegant Empire”
Korean Title: “우아한 제국”
Cast: Kim Jin Woo, Han Ji Wan, Kang Yul, Son Sung Yoon, Lee Sang Bo, Lee Mi Young, Kim Seo Ra, Nam Kyung Eup
Broadcast Period: August 7, 2023 – January 19
Number of Episodes: 105
Set within the entertainment industry, “The Elegant Empire” follows the journey of desperate and elegant revenge by a man and woman who work to find their lost lives along with the truth hidden and justice destroyed due to powerful forces.
Watch “The Elegant Empire”:
“My Demon”
Korean Title: “마이 데몬”
Cast: Kim Yoo Jung, Song Kang, Lee Sang Yi, Kim Hae Sook, Jo Hye Joo
Broadcast Period: November 24, 2023 – January 20
Number of Episodes: 16
“My Demon” is a fantasy rom-com about the demon-like chaebol heiress Do Do Hee (Kim Yoo Jung), who doesn’t trust anyone, and the charming demon Jung Gu Won (Song Kang), who loses his powers one day, as they enter a contractual marriage.
“Maestra: Strings of Truth”
Korean Title: “마에스트라”
Cast: Lee Young Ae, Lee Moo Saeng, Kim Young Jae, Hwang Bo Reum Byeol
Broadcast Period: December 9, 2023 – January 14
Broadcast Details: 12 episodes
Based on the French series “Philharmonia,” “Maestra: Strings of Truth” is a thriller drama about Cha Se Eum (Lee Young Ae), a brilliant and legendary conductor who uncovers truths hidden within her orchestra while hiding secrets of her own.
“Death’s Game”
Korean Title: “이재, 곧 죽습니다”
Cast: Seo In Guk, Park So Dam, Kim Ji Hoon, Choi Siwon, Sung Hoon, Kim Kang Hoon, Jang Seung Jo, Lee Jae Wook, Lee Do Hyun, Go Yoon Jung, Kim Jae Wook, Oh Jung Se
Broadcast Period: December 15, 2023 – January 5
Number of Episodes: 8
Based on a webtoon, “Death’s Game” tells the story of Death (Park So Dam), who sentences a man named Choi Yi Jae (Seo In Guk) to 12 cycles of life and death right before his first life is about to end.
“Gyeongseong Creature”
Korean Title: “경성크리처”
Cast: Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Claudia Kim, Kim Hae Sook, Jo Han Chul, Wi Ha Joon
Broadcast Period: December 22 – January 5
Number of Episodes: 10
Set in the dark times of Spring 1945, “Gyeongseong Creature” tells the story of Jang Tae Sang (Park Seo Joon), the most wealthy man in Gyeongseong and the owner of the pawnshop Golden Jade House, and Chae Ok (Han So Hee), who searches for missing people, as they fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed.
“My Happy Ending”
Korean Title: “나의 해피엔드”
Cast: Jang Nara, Son Ho Jun, So Yi Hyun, Lee Ki Taek
Broadcast Period: December 30, 2023 – February 25
Number of Episodes: 16
“My Happy Ending” is a psychological thriller about Seo Jae Won (Jang Nara), whose seemingly perfect life begins to fall apart after hidden secrets of those around her—her supportive husband, father, and trusty colleagues—come to light one by one.
Watch “My Happy Ending”:
“Marry My Husband”
Korean Title: “내 남편과 결혼해줘”
Cast: Park Min Young, Na In Woo, Lee Yi Kyung, Song Ha Yoon, Lee Gikwang
Broadcast Period: January 1 – February 20
Number of Episodes: 16
Based on the popular web novel of the same name, “Marry My Husband” tells the revenge story of the terminally ill Kang Ji Won (Park Min Young), who witnesses her best friend Jung Soo Min (Song Ha Yoon) and her husband Park Min Hwan (Lee Yi Kyung) having an affair—and is then murdered by her husband.
“Love Song for Illusion”
Korean Title: “환상연가”
Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Hong Ye Ji, Hwang Hee, Ji Woo
Broadcast Period: January 2 – February 27
Number of Episodes: 16
“Love Song for Illusion” is a webtoon-based historical fantasy romance that follows the heart-fluttering love story of Crown Prince Sajo Hyun (Park Ji Hoon) and Yeon Wol (Hong Ye Ji), a fallen royal descendant who becomes the crown prince’s concubine.
Watch “Love Song for Illusion”:
“A Shop for Killers”
Korean Title: “킬러들의 쇼핑몰”
Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Kim Hye Joon, Seo Hyun Woo, Jo Han Sun, Park Ji Bin
Broadcast Period: January 17 – February 7
Number of Episodes: 8
An action drama based on a novel, “A Shop for Killers” follows the story of Jung Ji An (Kim Hye Joon) living with her uncle Jin Man (Lee Dong Wook), who runs a shopping mall. However, following the sudden death of her uncle, Jung Ji An receives a dangerous inheritance and becomes the target of suspicious killers.
“The Bequeathed”
Korean Title: “선산”
Cast: Kim Hyun Joo, Park Hee Soon, Park Byung Eun, Ryu Kyung Soo, Park Sung Hoon
Broadcast Period: January 19
Number of Episodes: 6
“The Bequeathed” tells the story of Yoon Seo Ha (Kim Hyun Joo), who is left as the sole heir to her family’s burial ground following the death of a long-forgotten uncle. After inheriting the burial ground, she finds herself in the center of a string of murders and dark secrets.
“The Two Sisters”
Korean Title: “피도 눈물도 없이”
Cast: Lee So Yeon, Ha Yeon Joo, Oh Chang Suk, Jang Se Hyun
Broadcast Period: January 22 – June 14
Number of Episodes: 104
“The Two Sisters” tells the tragic story of sisters Lee Hye Won (Lee So Yeon) and Bae Do Eun (Ha Yeon Joo) who were separated at a young age due to their parents’ divorce. When they reunite 20 years later after living very different lives, Bae Do Eun begins to burn with ambition.
Watch “The Two Sisters”:
“Branding in Seongsu”
Korean Title: “브랜딩 인 성수동”
Cast: Kim Ji Eun, Lomon, Yang Hye Ji, Kim Ho Young
Broadcast Period: February 5 – March 14
Number of Episodes: 12
“Branding in Seongsu” is a romance drama that takes place in the neighborhood of Seongsu, which is the center of branding, and follows the story of the prickly marketing team leader Kang Na Eon (Kim Ji Eun) and intern So Eun Ho (Lomon) as their souls get swapped following an unintentional kiss.
Watch “Branding in Seongsu”:
“A Killer Paradox”
Korean Title: “살인자ㅇ난감”
Cast: Choi Woo Shik, Son Suk Ku, Lee Hee Joon
Broadcast Period: February 9
Number of Episodes: 8
Based on a webtoon, “A Killer Paradox” is a dark comedy thriller about Lee Tang (Choi Woo Shik), an average man who accidentally murders a serial killer, and police detective Jang Nam Gam (Son Suk Gu) who begins to chase after him.
“Grand Shining Hotel”
Korean Title: “그랜드 샤이닝 호텔”
Cast: Jung In Sun, Lee Ji Hoon, Kim Jae Kyung, Jeong Jinwoon
Broadcast Period: February 16
Number of Episodes: 1
Part of CJ ENM’s short drama project “O’PENing” written by new screenwriters, “Grand Shining Hotel” is a one-episode drama about Yoo Ah Young (Jung In Sun) who gets herself stuck in a novel in order to save her co-worker Song Woo Bin (Lee Ji Hoon), who has become the target of a serial killer.
“The Impossible Heir”
Korean Title: “로얄로더”
Cast: Lee Jae Wook, Lee Jun Young, Hong Su Zu
Broadcast Period: February 28 – April 3
Number of Episodes: 12
“The Impossible Heir” tells the story of the cold-blooded yet dignified Han Tae Oh (Lee Jae Wook), the both good and evil Kang In Ha (Lee Jun Young), and the ambitious Na Hye Won (Hong Su Zu), three characters who desire to climb to the top by trying to take the throne of Korea’s largest conglomerate.
“Pyramid Game”
Korean Title: “피라미드 게임”
Cast: Bona, Jang Da Ah, Ryu Da In, Kang Na Eon, Jung Ha Dam, Shin Seul Gi, Ha Yul Ri
Broadcast Period: February 29 – March 21
Number of Episodes: 10
Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Pyramid Game” is a thriller drama set in Baekyeon Girls’ High School. Every month, each student gets graded through a popularity vote, and if they receive an F grade, they are officially appointed as the target of school violence.
“Wonderful World”
Korean Title: “원더풀 월드”
Cast: Kim Nam Joo, Cha Eun Woo, Kim Kang Woo, Im Se Mi
Broadcast Period: March 1 – April 13
Number of Episodes: 14
“Wonderful World” is an emotional thriller about Eun Soo Hyun (Kim Nam Joo), a woman who seeks revenge after the tragic loss of her son, and Kwon Sun Yool (Cha Eun Woo), who leads a rough life after dropping out of medical school until he unexpectedly becomes entangled with Eun Soo Hyun.
“The Destiny Changer”
Korean Title: “사주왕”
Cast: Seo Ji Hoon, Chae Seo Jin, Lee Soo Jung, Lee Dong Yong, Kwak Ji Hye, Hong Eui Jin
Broadcast Period: March 15
Number of Episodes: 6
“The Destiny Changer” is a fantasy drama about genius fortune teller Geum Tae Young (Seo Ji Hoon) and shaman Min So Yeo (Chae Seo Jin) as they put their lives on the line to solve mysterious cases.
“Nothing Uncovered”
Korean Title: “멱살 한번 잡힙시다”
Cast: Kim Ha Neul, Yeon Woo Jin, Jang Seung Jo
Broadcast Period: March 18 – May 7
Number of Episodes: 16
“Nothing Uncovered” is a romance thriller drama about investigative reporter Seo Jung Won (Kim Ha Neul) and ace detective Kim Tae Heon (Yeon Woo Jin), who team up to solve a series of murders—and who also happen to be exes.
Watch “Nothing Uncovered”:
“Hide”
Korean Title: “하이드”
Cast: Lee Bo Young, Lee Moo Saeng, Lee Chung Ah, Lee Min Jae
Broadcast Period: March 23 – April 28
Number of Episodes: 12
“Hide” follows the story of a woman named Na Moon Young (Lee Bo Young) as she tracks down the secrets surrounding her husband Cha Sung Jae (Lee Moo Saeng) who disappears one day.
Watch “Hide”:
“The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection”
Korean Title: “7인의 부활”
Cast: Uhm Ki Joon, Hwang Jung Eum, Lee Joon, Lee Yoo Bi, Shin Eun Kyung, Yoon Jong Hoon, Jo Yoon Hee, Jo Jae Yoon, Yoon Tae Young, Lee Jung Shin
Broadcast Period: March 29 – May 18
Number of Episodes: 16
Season 2 of “The Escape of the Seven,” which told the revenge story about a man who dreams of becoming the king of a castle built on fake news, “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection” depicts the counterattack of the seven people, who returned from hell, against new evil that held hands with Matthew Lee (Uhm Ki Joon).
Watch the first season:
Watch “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection”:
“Parasyte: The Grey”
Korean Title: “기생수: 더 그레이”
Cast: Jeon So Nee, Goo Kyo Hwan, Lee Jung Hyun, Kwon Hae Hyo, Kim In Kwon
Broadcast Period: April 5
Number of Episodes: 6
Based on the universe of the manga series “Parasyte” by Hitoshi Iwaaki, “Parasyte: The Grey” follows the events that unfold when mysterious parasitic life-forms fall to Earth from outer space and attempt to gain power by living off of human hosts.
“Blood Free”
Korean Title: “지배종”
Cast: Joo Ji Hoon, Han Hyo Joo, Lee Hee Joon, Lee Moo Saeng, Park Ji Yeon
Broadcast Period: April 10 – May 8
Number of Episodes: 10
“Blood Free” is a suspense thriller about Yoon Ja Yoo (Han Hyo Joo), the CEO of the genetic engineering enterprise BF, and Woo Chae Woon (Joo Ji Hoon), a retired officer-turned-guard who deliberately approaches her, as they get swept up in a series of incidents.
“Uncle Samsik”
Korean Title: “삼식이 삼촌”
Cast: Song Kang Ho, Byun Yo Han, Lee Kyu Hyung, Jin Ki Joo, Seo Hyun Woo, Tiffany Young
Broadcast Period: May 15 – June 19
Number of Episodes: 16
“Uncle Samsik” is a drama that tells the story of the ambitions and bromance of two men, Uncle Samsik (Song Kang Ho) and Kim San (Byun Yo Han), who survived the turbulent period of the early 1960s in Korea.
“The 8 Show”
Korean Title: “더 에이트 쇼”
Cast: Ryu Jun Yeol, Chun Woo Hee, Park Jung Min, Lee Yul Eum, Park Hae Joon, Lee Joo Young, Moon Jung Hee, Bae Sung Woo
Broadcast Period: May 17
Number of Episodes: 8
Based on the popular webtoon “Money Game” and its sequel “Pie Game,” “The 8 Show” tells the story of eight individuals trapped in a mysterious 8-story building as they participate in a tempting but dangerous game show where they earn money as time passes.
“Bitter Sweet Hell”
Korean Title: “우리,집”
Cast: Kim Hee Sun, Lee Hye Young, Kim Nam Hee, Yeonwoo, Chansung, Shin So Yul, Jung Gun Joo, Jaechan
Broadcast Period: May 24 – June 29
Number of Episodes: 12
“Bitter Sweet Hell” is a black comedy about Noh Young Won (Kim Hee Sun), the top family psychiatrist in the nation. When an anonymous blackmailer puts her career and family at risk, Noh Young Won teams up with her mother-in-law Hong Sa Gang (Lee Hye Young), a mystery novelist, to protect their family.
Watch “Bitter Sweet Hell”:
“Connection”
Korean Title: “커넥션”
Cast: Ji Sung, Jeon Mi Do, Kwon Yool, Kim Kyung Nam
Broadcast Period: May 24 – July 6
Number of Episodes: 14
“Connection” is a crime thriller about Jang Jae Kyung (Ji Sung), a well-respected detective who is the ace of the narcotics unit, and Oh Yoon Jin (Jeon Mi Do), an opinionated and outspoken reporter who works in the social affairs department of Anhyun Economic Daily.
Watch “Connection”:
“Hierarchy”
Korean Title: “하이라키”
Cast: Roh Jeong Eui, Lee Chae Min, Kim Jae Won, Chi Hae Won, Lee Won Jung
Broadcast Period: June 7
Number of Episodes: 7
“Hierarchy” is a passionate high-teen drama full of love and jealousy and follows the story that unfolds when transfer students who harbor secrets enter Jooshin High School, where the top 0.01 percent of students reign as the law and order.
“Miss Night and Day”
Korean Title: “낮과 밤이 다른 그녀”
Cast: Jeong Eun Ji, Lee Jung Eun, Choi Jin Hyuk
Broadcast Period: June 15 – August 4
Number of Episodes: 16
“Miss Night and Day” is a romantic comedy about a young job seeker who suddenly finds herself trapped in the body of a 50-year-old woman and a skilled prosecutor who becomes entangled with her.
“The Whirlwind”
Korean Title: “돌풍”
Cast: Sol Kyung Gu, Kim Hee Ae
Broadcast Period: June 28
Number of Episodes: 12
“The Whirlwind” depicts a conflict between a prime minister who is determined to assassinate the president in order to root out corruption and a deputy prime minister who is determined to stop him and seize power.
“Red Swan”
Korean Title: “화인가 스캔들”
Cast: Kim Ha Neul, Rain
Broadcast Period: July 3 – July 31
Number of Episodes: 10
“Red Swan” tells the story of Oh Wan Soo (Kim Ha Neul), a former golfer who enters high society when she marries the heir of Hwain Group. After her life is threatened due to a fierce battle over succession, Wan Soo comes face-to-face with the Hwain family’s secret due to her bodyguard Seo Do Yoon (Rain).
“The Auditors”
Korean Title: “감사합니다”
Cast: Shin Ha Kyun, Lee Jung Ha, Jin Goo, Jo Aram, Jung Moon Sung
Broadcast Period: July 6 – August 11
Number of Episodes: 12
“The Auditors” is an office drama about JU Construction’s Shin Cha Il (Shin Ha Kyun), a tough and level-headed audit team leader who values rational thinking over emotion, and Gu Han Soo (Lee Jung Ha), an emotional new hire who is Shin Cha Il’s polar opposite in many ways.
Watch “The Auditors”:
“Tarot”
Korean Title: “타로: 일곱 장의 이야기”
Cast: Jo Yeo Jeong, Park Ha Sun, Dex, Go Kyu Pil, Seo Ji Hoon, Lee Joo Bin, Kim Sung Tae, Ham Eun Jung, Oh Yoo Jin
Broadcast Period: July 15 – August 5
Number of Episodes: 7
“Tarot” unfolds as a series of seven omnibus horror episodes delving into mysterious events that could be part of anyone’s everyday life, all centered around the theme of tarot cards. The plot kicks off as the main characters each receive different tarot cards, and in that moment, find their destinies cursed by the twisted tarot cards.
“Sweet Home 3”
Korean Title: “스위트홈 시즌3”
Cast: Song Kang, Lee Jin Uk, Lee Si Young, Go Min Si, Lee Do Hyun, Jung Jin Young, Yoo Oh Sung, Oh Jung Se, Kim Moo Yeol, Kim Si Ah
Broadcast Period: July 19
Number of Episodes: 8
The “Sweet Home” series is about a loner high school student who moves into a new apartment when monsters start breaking out among humanity and the apartment residents are trapped inside the building. Season 3 portrays the intense struggles of people caught between monsters and humans as the world shifts from monsterization to a new human era.
“No Way Out : The Roulette”
Korean Title: “노 웨이 아웃 : 더 룰렛”
Cast: Jo Jin Woong, Yum Jung Ah, Yoo Jae Myung, Kim Moo Yeol, Lee Kwang Soo, Greg Han
Broadcast Period: July 31 – August 21
Number of Episodes: 8
“No Way Out : The Roulette” is a drama depicting the intense battle among individuals with no way out, ignited by a nationwide bounty of 20 billion won (approximately $14.5 million) on the life of a notorious criminal about to be released from prison.
“Your Honor”
Korean Title: “유어아너”
Cast: Son Hyun Joo, Kim Myung Min, Kim Do Hoon, Heo Nam Jun, Jung Eun Chae
Broadcast Period: August 12 – September 10
Number of Episodes: 10
“Your Honor” is about judge Song Pan Ho (Son Hyun Joo), a man of strong beliefs and a sense of justice who is also the father of Song Ho Young (Kim Do Hoon), and Kim Kang Heon (Kim Myung Min), a ruthless crime boss with a cold demeanor who is the father of Kim Sang Hyuk (Heo Nam Jun), who turn monstrous to protect their children.
Watch “Your Honor:
“Perfect Family”
Korean Title: “완벽한 가족”
Cast: Kim Byung Chul, Yoon Se Ah, Kim Young Dae, Park Ju Hyun, Yoon Sang Hyun, Choi Ye Bin, Lee Si Woo, Kim Do Hyun, Kim Myung Soo
Broadcast Period: August 14 – September 19
Number of Episodes: 12
Based on a popular webtoon, “Perfect Family” is a mystery drama where the seemingly happy and perfect family of Ha Eun Joo (Yoon Se Ah) and Choi Jin Hyuk (Kim Byung Chul) begins to suspect each other when their daughter Choi Sun Hee (Park Ju Hyun) becomes entangled in a murder.
Watch “Perfect Family”:
“The Tyrant”
Korean Title: “폭군”
Cast: Cha Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho, Kim Kang Woo, Jo Yoon Soo
Broadcast Period: August 14
Number of Episodes: 4
“The Tyrant” is a chase action drama that unfolds after the final sample from a program called the “Tyrant Program” disappears due to a delivery mishap. This sets off a chain of pursuits involving individuals with different motives, each competing to secure the sample.
“Snow White Must Die – Black Out”
Korean Title: “백설공주에게 죽음을-Black Out”
Cast: Byun Yo Han, Go Joon, Go Bo Gyeol, Kim Bo Ra
Broadcast Period: August 16 – October 4
Number of Episodes: 14
Adapted from the best-selling German mystery novel “Snow White Must Die,” “Snow White Must Die – Black Out” is a crime thriller drama that follows the story of a young man accused of murder in a mysterious case where no corpses were found. 11 years later, he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth of that fateful day.
“The Frog”
Korean Title: “아무도 없는 숲속에서”
Cast: Kim Yun Seok, Yoon Kye Sang, Go Min Si, Lee Jung Eun
Broadcast Period: August 23
Number of Episodes: 8
“The Frog” is a mystery thriller about two pension owners who live in different timelines: Gu Sang Jun (Yoon Kye Sang), who runs a motel in the past, and Jeon Young Ha (Kim Yun Seok), who runs a pension in the present. When similar incidents occur to each man, the two make completely different decisions.
“Fragile”
Korean Title: “프래자일”
Cast: Kim So Hee, Kim Eo Jin, Gong Ju Han
Broadcast Period: September 9 – October 28
Number of Episodes: 8
“Fragile” is a drama that explores the realistic romance, friendship, and experiences of teenagers at Joongang High School, focused on the story of Park Ji Yoo (Kim So Hee) who becomes the center of a major scandal.
“The Judge From Hell”
Korean Title: “지옥에서 온 판사”
Cast: Park Shin Hye, Kim Jae Young
Broadcast Period: September 21 – November 2
Number of Episodes: 14
“The Judge from Hell” is a fantasy romance drama about Kang Bit Na (Park Shin Hye), a demon from hell who has entered the body of a judge. After meeting the compassionate detective Han Da On (Kim Jae Young), Kang Bit Na embarks on a journey to become a true judge.
“Gyeongseong Creature 2”
Korean Title: “경성크리처 시즌2”
Cast: Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Claudia Kim, Lee Moo Saeng, Bae Hyeon Seong
Broadcast Period: September 27
Number of Episodes: 7
In Season 2 of Gyeongseong Creature, the unfinished story continues in 2024 as Yoon Chae Ok (Han So Hee) meets Ho Jae, who resembles Jang Tae Sang (Park Seo Joon).
“The Son”
Korean Title: “아들이 죽었다”
Cast: Jang Seung Jo, Lee Seol
Broadcast Period: October 8
Number of Episodes: 1
Part of CJ ENM’s short drama project “O’PENing” written by new screenwriters, “The Son” is about top actor Kang Tae Hwan (Jang Seung Jo) who participates in a beta test and enters a virtual world with the mission of acting as a father who has to protect his virtual son.
“Dongjae, The Good or the Bastard”
Korean Title: “좋거나 나쁜 동재”
Cast: Lee Jun Hyuk, Park Sung Woong
Broadcast Period: October 10 – November 7
Number of Episodes: 10
A spin-off of “Forest of Secrets,” “Dongjae, The Good or the Bastard,” focuses on the challenges of Seo Dong Jae (Lee Jun Hyuk) as a prosecutor at the Cheongju District Prosecutors’ Office, struggling with a tarnished reputation and facing off against Nam Wan Sung (Park Sung Woong), the CEO of Lee Hong Construction.
“Doubt”
Korean Title: “이토록 친밀한 배신자”
Cast: Han Suk Kyu, Chae Won Bin, Han Ye Ri
Broadcast Period: October 11 – November 15
Number of Episodes: 10
“Doubt” is a psychological thriller about the dilemma faced by Korea’s top criminal profiler Jang Tae Soo (Han Suk Kyu), who unexpectedly discovers the secret of his daughter Jang Ha Bin (Chae Won Bin) related to a murder case that he is investigating.
Watch “Doubt”:
“Hellbound 2”
Korean Title: “지옥 시즌2”
Cast: Kim Hyun Joo, Kim Sung Cheol, Kim Shin Rok
Broadcast Period: October 25
Number of Episodes: 6
Season 1 of “Hellbound” was set in a world where emissaries from hell appeared on Earth without warning and condemned people to hell. In “Hellbound 2,” Min Hye Jin (Kim Hyun Joo), gets entangled with the New Truth Society, the Arrowhead faction, and the shocking resurrection of New Truth leader Jung Jin Su (Kim Sung Cheol) and Park Jung Ja (Kim Shin Rok).
“Face Me”
Korean Title: “페이스 미”
Cast: Lee Min Ki, Han Ji Hyun, Lee Yi Kyung, Jeon Bae Soo
Broadcast Period: November 6 – December 12
Number of Episodes: 12
“Face Me” is a mystery thriller that follows the unlikely partnership between cold plastic surgeon Cha Jeong Woo (Lee Min Ki) and passionate detective Lee Min Hyeong (Han Ji Hyun), who team up to solve crimes by utilizing reconstructive surgeries for the victims.
Watch “Face Me”:
“Gangnam B-Side”
Korean Title: “강남 비-사이드”
Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Jo Woo Jin, Ha Yun Kyung, BIBI
Broadcast Period: November 6 – November 27
Number of Episodes: 8
“Gangnam B-Side” is a crime drama about detective Kang Dong Woo (Jo Woo Jin), mysterious broker Yoon Gil Ho (Ji Chang Wook), and prosecutor Min Seo Jin (Ha Yun Kyung), each following different leads to find Jae Hee (BIBI), the missing ace of a club.
“Parole Examiner Lee”
Korean Title: “가석방심사관 이한신”
Cast: Go Soo, Yuri, Baek Ji Won, Lee Hak Joo
Broadcast Period: November 18 – December 24
Number of Episodes: 12
“Parole Examiner Lee” follows the story of lawyer Lee Han Shin (Go Soo) who becomes a parole officer determined to prevent inmates who show little remorse for their crimes from obtaining paroles through money, connections, or deceitful tactics.
Watch “Parole Examiner Lee”:
“When the Phone Rings”
Korean Title: “지금 거신 전화는”
Cast: Yoo Yeon Seok, Chae Soo Bin, Heo Nam Jun, Jang Gyuri
Broadcast Period: November 22 – January 11, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
“When the Phone Rings” depicts the romance of Baek Sa Eon (Yoo Yeon Seok) and Hong Hee Joo (Chae Soo Bin), a couple that married because of their families, as they receive a threatening phone call that sparks turmoil in their relationship.
“Family Matters”
Korean Title: “가족계획”
Cast: Bae Doo Na, Ryoo Seung Bum, Baek Yoon Shik, Lomon, Lee Su Hyun
Broadcast Period: November 29 – December 27
Number of Episodes: 6
“Family Matters” tells the story of Han Young Soo (Bae Doo Na), a mother with the special ability to freely edit people’s memories. Using her powers, she teams up with her family to wreak havoc on bad guys.
“Cinderella Game”
Korean Title: “신데렐라 게임”
Cast: Han Groo, Na Young Hee, Choi Sang, Kwon Do Hyoung
Broadcast Period: December 2 – April 25, 2025
Number of Episodes: 100
“Cinderella Game” tells the story of a woman who, after being exploited as a fake daughter by an enemy, becomes consumed by revenge but eventually experiences personal growth and healing as she learns the true meaning of revenge.
Watch “Cinderella Game”:
“Light Shop”
Korean Title: “조명가게”
Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Park Bo Young, Seolhyun, Bae Sung Woo, Um Tae Goo, Lee Jung Eun, Kim Min Ha, Park Hyuk Kwon, Kim Dae Myung, Shin Eun Soo
Broadcast Period: December 4 – December 18
Number of Episodes: 8
“Light Shop” follows the story of a unique light shop, owned by Won Young (Ju Ji Hoon), that illuminates a dark alley and draws in mysterious guests with hidden secrets. The series is based on a webtoon by Kang Full, who is also known for the hit webtoon and drama “Moving.”
“Squid Game 2”
Korean Title: “오징어게임 시즌2”
Cast: Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Im Si Wan, Kang Ha Neul, Wi Ha Joon, Park Gyu Young, Lee Jin Uk, Park Sung Hoon, Yang Dong Geun, Jo Yu Ri, T.O.P, Won Ji An, Gong Yoo
Broadcast Period: December 26
Number of Episodes: 7
“Squid Game” centers on a mysterious survival game with a reward of 45.6 billion won (approximately $34.5 million) on the line. Season 2 picks up with Seong Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae) on a desperate mission to expose the deadly truth of the competition.
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