The Potato Lab (3/1)
Kang Tae Oh, who shot to fame with Extraordinary Attorney Woo, is making his highly anticipated comeback in a heartwarming romantic comedy. Titled The Potato Lab, the drama pairs him with Lee Sun Bin in a story set at a remote potato research institute in the mountains, where two polar opposites find themselves caught in a bickering romance. Lee Sun Bin plays Mi Kyung, a passionate researcher whose life revolves around potatoes, while Kang Tae Oh stars as Baek Ho, a cold-hearted perfectionist. Can The Potato Lab win over audiences after the disastrous flop of When the Stars Gossip? The drama will be available on Netflix.
Riding Life (3/3)
Jun Hye Jin is set to return to the small screen as a working mom in Riding Life. The drama follows Jung Eun, a devoted working mom who asks her own mother for help with driving her daughter to after-school academies. Based on the novel of the same name, the series explores South Korea’s intense private education system, often called the “age-seven bar exam.” Fans are eagerly supporting Jun Hye Jin’s comeback, as she has made more headlines for her personal life than her acting in recent years.
Running Mate (3/6)
Running Mate marks the directorial debut of Parasite co-writer Han Jin Won. The film premiered at the 2023 Busan International Film Festival and earned positive reviews. It follows No Se Hoon (Yoon Hyun Soo), who becomes the subject of school-wide ridicule after an unfortunate incident. Given the chance to be a running mate in the student council election, he gets swept up in an unexpected turn of events. Running Mate promises a fresh and engaging take on the high-stakes world of student politics with its mix of ambition, sharp conflicts, and moments of friendship and growth.
When Life Gives You Tangerines (3/7)
The highly anticipated When Life Gives You Tangerines is finally set to premiere, bringing together IU and Park Bo Gum, as well as My Mister director Kim Won Seok and When the Camellia Blooms writer Im Sang Choon. The drama follows Ae Soon, a lively Jeju-born girl, and Gwan Sik, a devoted and steady man, as they go through life’s ups and downs together. Spanning all four seasons, the series promises a heartwarming journey filled with adventure, laughter, and heartfelt moments. Netflix will release four episodes per week for four weeks.
>> Netflix Unveils ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ Trailer, Starring IU and Park Bo Gum
The Art of Negotiation (3/8)
Lee Je Hoon is set to play a sharp-witted financial expert inThe Art of Negotiation. The drama follows a legendary corporate M&A negotiator and his team as they tackle high-stakes deals. Lee Je Hoon takes on the role of Yoon Joon Oh, a master negotiator who remains composed in any situation. His striking silver hair adds to the intrigue surrounding his character. The Art of Negotiation will be available on KOCOWA, Rakuten Viki and Disney Plus.
Hyper Knife (3/19)
Park Eun Bin and Sul Kyung Gu team up in Hyper Knife , a medical thriller about a mentor and student bound by a complicated mix of love, resentment and hatred. The story follows a once-promising genius doctor who reunites with the very mentor responsible for her downfall after a series of events. Their fierce rivalry and psychological battle take center stage. Park Eun Bin’s dramatic transformation in this role is already generating buzz, following her streak of hit performances in The King’s Affection, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, and Castaway Diva. All eyes are on whether she can continue her success on Disney Plus.
Villains Everywhere (3/19)
A long-awaited family sitcom is finally making its return. Villains Everywhere follows two sisters and their family as they navigate life together. Oh Na Ra and So Yoo Jin lead the cast as the sibling duo, while veteran actor Park Young Kyu—best known from the classic sitcom Soonpoong Clinic—plays their father. Former IZ*ONE member Choi Ye Na also joins the cast, taking on her second acting challenge after Girls’ World Season 2.
The Divorce Insurance (3/31)
Hot on the heels of Good Partner, another divorce-themed drama is set to premiere—this time with an insurance company at its core. The Divorce Insurance is an office drama following the innovation team at a non-life insurance company as they develop a groundbreaking divorce insurance policy. Directed by Killing Romance’s Lee Won Seok, the series takes a lighthearted approach to the serious topic of divorce. Lee Dong Wook leads the cast as a cold and calculating team leader, alongside Lee Da Hee as a skilled insurance agent, Lee Joo Bin as a rookie employee, and Lee Kwang Soo as a risk surveyor.
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Edited by Hong Hyun Jung
Translated Yu Jin Kim
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.
