Plenty of new kdramas will be gracing our screens this month with romance, crime, comedy, fantasy, and historical. Lots to choose from! Let’s see what we have to look forward to in this May 2024 edition of “Korean Dramas You Need to Be Watching.”
This monthly series is meant to keep you updated on what’s happening in that amazing world of Korean dramas so that you don’t miss out on anything! Here are the kdramas you should keep an eye out for in May 2024:
My Pick:
1. Frankly Speaking
Frankly Speaking is a romantic comedy about the romance between a variety show writer (Kang Han Na) and a rule-following announcer (Go Kyung Pyo) who suddenly develops a condition that makes him only able to speak the truth.
Frankly Speaking is scheduled to premiere May 1 on JTBC.
PREMIERING IN MAY:
2. Dare to Love Me
Dare to Love Me is a romantic comedy about a disciple (Kim Myung Soo) from a village rooted in Confucianism and his art teacher (Lee Yoo Young) who wants be a designer.
Dare to Love Me is scheduled to premiere May 13 on KBS.
3. The Atypical Family
The Atypical Family is a fantasy drama about a family with supernatural abilities who lose their powers due to difficult issues they are each facing. Starring Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee.
The Atypical Family is scheduled to premiere May 4 on JTBC.
4. Connection
Connection is a crime thriller is about a twisted friendship and the investigation involved after a high school friend leaves behind 5 billion won in insurance after their death. Starring Ji Sung
Connection is scheduled to premiere May 24 on SBS.
5. Not Strong But Attractive Violent Crimes Unit
Not Very Strong But Attractive Violent Crimes Unit is a comedy crime drama about the skilled leader of a violent crimes unit (Kim Dong Wook) who comes in and transforms the country’s worst violent crime unit into the top one.
Not Very Strong But Attractive Violent Crimes Unit is scheduled to premiere May 22 on SBS.
6. Uncle Samsik
Uncle Samsik is about two men (Song Kang Ho and Byun Yo Han) trying to achieve their dreams in the midst of the turbulent 1960’s.
Uncle Samsik is scheduled to premiere May 15 on Disney+.
7. The Midnight Romance in Hagwon
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon is about an instructor (Jung Ryeo Won) who helps a student get into a prestigious university and then reunites with him many years later where he is now a rookie instructor (Wi Ha Joon) at the same academy.
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon is scheduled to premiere May 11 on tvN.
8. Crash
Crash follows the story of the Traffic Crime Investigative Team as they solve various cases. Starring Lee Mi Ki and Kwak Sun Young.
Crash is scheduled to premiere May 13 on ENA.
CURRENTLY AIRING IN MAY:
9. Missing Crown Prince
Missing Crown Prince is a historical romantic comedy that tells the story of a crown prince (Suho) who is kidnapped by the woman (Hong Ye Ji) he is supposed to marry, and while on the run, feelings develop between them.
Missing Crown Prince airs Saturday and Sunday on MBN.
10. Lovely Runner
Lovely Runner is about a popular celebrity (Byun Woo Seok) who meets a tragic end and his devout fan (Kim Hye Yoon) who lost her dream at a young age that travels back in time 15 years and tries to prevent his tragic fate.
Lovely Runner airs Monday and Tuesday on tvN.
Other Premieres & Ongoing Dramas
(These dramas will be highlighted in the coming months)
Bitter Sweet Hell
Dreaming Of Cinde Fxxxing Rella
The 8 Show
AND SO YOU’RE UP TO DATE,
OTHER DRAMAS THAT WILL BE ENDING IN MAY:
Chief Detective 1958
Chief Detective 1958 is a prequel to the popular Korean series Chief Inspector. Set during the 1960’s, it follows the story of a chief inspector (Lee Je Hoon) coming to terms with the cruel reality of the world as he forms a team of other detectives.
Chief Detective 1958 airs Friday and Saturday on MBC.
Blood Free
Blood Free is a suspense drama that follows the story of the CEO (Han Hyo Joo) of a genetic engineering company and a retired officer (Joo Ji Hoon) who becomes her bodyguard as they find themselves in the middle of a chaotic and controversial situation after the creation of artificial meat.
Blood Free airs Wednesday on Disney+.
The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection
The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection is about seven people involved in the disappearance of a young girl. Starring: Hwang Jung Eum, Lee Joon, Uhm Ki Joon, Lee Yoo Bi
The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection airs Friday and Saturday on SBS.
The Midnight Studio
The Midnight Studio is a romance about a photographer (Joo Won) who takes photos of the dead that meets a woman (Kwon Na Ra) who protects him, and he realizes the importance of life.
The Midnight Studio airs Monday and Tuesday on ENA.
Nothing Uncovered
Nothing Uncovered is about an investigative reporter (Kim Ha Neul) who has been accused of murder as she tries to find the truth and save herself.
Nothing Uncovered airs Monday and Tuesday on KBS.
What dramas are you looking forward to or enjoying in May?
Make sure to get caught up because there are more dramas coming your way in June!
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