Honour
Release Date: February 1st
Cast: Lee Nayoung, Jung Eun Chae, Lee Chung Ah
Synopsis: The series follows lawyers who defend female crime victims, as their current cases become closely connected to their own past experiences. It is based on a Swedish drama of the same name.
Viewing Points: Lee Na Young returns to the small screen with Jung Eun Chae and Lee Chung Ah in a drama about female solidarity. Fans expect the show to deliver satisfying justice against villains, as the hit series Taxi Driver did.
Episodes: 12
Network: ENA, Genie TV
Where to Watch: OnDemandKorea
Our Universe
Release Date: February 4th
Cast: Roh Jeong Eui, Bae In Hyuk, Park Seo Ham
Synopsis: After an awkward first meeting, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law unexpectedly find themselves raising their 20-month-old nephew together.
Viewing Points: Youthful romance dramas often struggle to gain traction on television, raising curiosity over whether Our Universe will break the trend. Following the release of its trailer, anticipation has grown for the chemistry between Bae In Hyuk and Roh Jeong Eui, as well as Park Seo Ham’s performance as the second male lead.
Episodes: 12
Network: tvN
Where to Watch: TBA
Bloody Flower
Release Date: February 4th
Cast: Ryeoun, Sung Dong Il, Keum Sae Rok
Synopsis: The story follows a serial killer with the ability to cure incurable diseases, challenging society’s notions of law, justice, and ethics. It is based on a novel by Lee Dong Geon.
Viewing Points: Ryeoun, usually known for playing youthful roles, takes on a dramatic new character as a serial killer guided by his own beliefs. Fans are excited to see this darker, more mysterious side of him.
Episodes: 8
Network: Disney Plus
Where to Watch: OnDemandKorea
The Art of Sarah
Release Date: February 13th
Cast: Shin Hye Sun, Lee Jun Hyuk
Synopsis: A mysterious woman of immense fame is found dead. The detective assigned to the case retraces her life and uncovers a shocking trail of lies.
Viewing Points: Shin Hye Sun and Lee Jun Hyuk reunite after previously playing prosecutors with very different fates in Stranger. The series is helmed by Kim Jin Min, the director behind Extracurricular and My Name.
Episodes: 8
Network: Netflix
Where to Watch: Netflix
In Your Radiant Season
Release Date: February 20th
Cast: Lee Sung Kyoung, Chae Jong Hyeop
Synopsis: A woman closed off by past wounds fatefully meets a man who hides his own scars behind a bright, cheerful exterior.
Viewing Points: Expectations are high for this drama as it follows The Judge Returns, the hit that finally ended MBC’s ratings slump. All eyes are on the emotional performances of Lee Sung Kyung and Chae Jong Hyeop despite the shift in genre.
Episodes: 12
Network: MBC
Where to Watch: Hulu
The Practical Guide to Love
Release Date: February 18th
Cast: Han Ji Min, Park Sung Hoon, Lee Ki Taek
Synopsis: The series follows a woman who meets two very different men through blind dates, searching for true love. It is based on a webtoon by author Tari.
Viewing Points: Han Ji Min returns to romantic comedy following My Perfect Secretary, this time offering a more realistic portrayal of modern dating. However, some viewers have expressed concern over Park Sung Hoon’s casting as the male lead amid recent Instagram controversies.
Episodes: 10
Network: JTBC
Where to Watch: HBO Max
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Edited by Hong Hyun Jung
Translated by Eungee Joh
Edited Hong Hyun Jung: I am a K-content guide who publishes various articles for people to enjoy Korean movies and dramas deeper and richer. I’ll introduce you to the works that you can laugh, cry and sympathize with.
