2024 is looking promising for K-drama fans. 2023 was a great year for K-drama lovers. With action-packed movies like Taxi Driver 2 and the return of Arthdal Chronicles, romantic ones like Doctor Romantic, and fashion-oriented series like Agency. 2023 was a hit, as there was a lot to savor.
2024 is here with a bang and is shaping up to be one of the best years yet for K-dramas. With thrilling series like Mask Girl and Crash Course, the K-drama industry is not showing any signs of slowing down. That begs the question, what are the top 5 K-dramas in 2024 to anticipate and watch?
Well from comedy to romance, action, and historical series there are a lot of K-drama to savor in 2024. Here is a list of my top 5 K-dramas in 2024.
Flex X Cop
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For those who love cop K-dramas, this is one to watch. Filled with crime, luxury, betrayal, and romance, it is the total package. Flex X Cop stars the popular Ahn Bo-hyun, who was born as an illegitimate child to the chairman of a conglomerate (Hansu Group) and somehow accidentally becomes a detective.
He initially struggles to fit in due to his rocky relationship with his superior, Lee Kang-hyun (Park Ji-Hyun), who happens to be the youngest chief detective. However, he grew into the role, using his wealth and unconventional methods to solve crimes. His life took a weird turn when he discovered his mum did not commit suicide but was murdered by his only brother whom he adored.
Queen of Tears
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It is no surprise that Queen of Tears makes this list; it is probably the most talked about K-drama in 2024. The highly anticipated drama portrays a unique and dynamic love of two individuals at polar opposite ends of the social ladder.
Although married, they were never in love. Hae-in (Kim Ji-won) and Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun) were practically roommates and not a couple. Hae-in has a cold demeanor, and everyone tries to avoid her.
Unfortunately, she was the heir to the chaebol, a wealthy family. Her husband, on the other hand, was the pride of his childhood town as he was the legal director of the Queen’s Group.
Their marriage hit a damming low and it opened up an avenue for the couple to see each other and commence the journey of falling in love.
A Shop for Killers
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If you are a fan of K-drama, this should sound a bit familiar. A Shop for Killers is a spinoff of the hit series A Killer’s Shopping List. The protagonist Jung Ji-an (Kim Hye-jun) became an orphan on the day of her grandmother’s funeral.
Her life turned upside down from that point, as she had no one to raise her except her uncle Jin-man (Lee Dong-wook) who ran a shady shop for killers. In college she lost her uncle, and with the help of a friend she was able to uncover the truth behind the hideous shop her uncle ran.
She suddenly became a target for many assassins. Fortunately, she learned a couple of skills from her uncle, making her life a bit easier as she finds a way to navigate all hurdles.
The Impossible Heir
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What is a K-drama without a love triangle? The Impossible Heir is a well-talked-about K-drama in 2024. This movie portrays two individuals, Han Tae-oh and Kang In-ha (Lee Jae-wook & Lee Jun-young respectively), vying for the role of the heir to the chaebol dynasty.
With both having tainted background stories, they try everything possible to prove everyone wrong. In the mix of all that came Na Hye-won (Hong Su-zu), who somehow ended up being responsible for her mother’s debt. As a way to sort out the issue, she got entangled with the two guys, and her life took a twist, and a love triangle boomed.
Lovely Runner
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This is one of the top K-dramas in 2024. Lovely Runner is an adaptation of a popular webtoon “Tomorrow’s Best”. This drama throws the spotlight on Im Sol who was a fan girl who somehow traced back in time 15 years to her past.
She had a mission to save her favorite idol from death. This fan girl struggled to navigate so many challenges on her mission, trying to alter many things that happened in the future. With top-ranked stars like Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, Lovely Runner is a must-watch K-drama in 2024.
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