12 K-Dramas Which Serve Dark Comedy With A Slice Of Entertainment
K-dramas have never been afraid to find humor in uncomfortable places. From dysfunctional families and marital warfare to murder, revenge, and desperate struggles for survival, black comedy allows these dramas to explore the darker side of life without taking themselves too seriously. The humor can be absurd, satirical, or downright macabre, often making the characters’ increasingly outrageous situations even more entertaining.
If you enjoy stories where morally complicated characters find themselves in situations that keep spiralling out of control, these dramas offer plenty of dark laughs alongside their thrills.
“The Affair Was Just the Beginning”
Kyung Hee (Kim Hye Soo) is a successful CEO of an interior design company and a popular influencer who has built an image of a happy, successful family with her husband Jae Hong (Kim Ji Hun). Their seemingly perfect life is disrupted when they become entangled with their neighbors, dermatologist Soo Jung (Cho Yeo Jeong) and her ex-husband Bo Sung (Kim Jae Chul), who are locked in a bitter divorce battle. A secret involving the two families sets off a chain reaction that makes an ordinary affair seem almost trivial.
The drama takes the familiar ingredients of marital secrets and neighborhood rivalry and pushes them into increasingly outrageous territory. The contrast between the polished public images these characters maintain and the chaos unfolding behind closed doors makes for a deliciously dark comedy.
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“Mad Concrete Dreams”
Ki Su Jong (Ha Jung Woo) is the owner of Seyun Building, but mounting debts and problems with his property leave him struggling to hold onto the life he has built for his family. His friend, Min Hwal Seong (Kim Jun Han), desperate to solve his own financial problems, draws him into a fake kidnapping scheme. Kim Seon (Lim Soo Jung), Su Jong’s strong-willed wife, tries to protect their family as the situation spirals, while Yo Na (Shim Eun Kyung), a ruthless operative, has her own interest in Su Jong’s building.
What begins as a desperate attempt to solve a financial problem quickly turns into a dangerous mess. The drama finds its black humor in ordinary people making increasingly terrible decisions while trying to escape problems that only keep getting bigger.
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“The Escape of the Seven”
The disappearance of a young girl brings together seven people whose lives are already tangled in lies, ambition, and betrayal. Geum Ra Hee (Hwang Jung Eum) is an aggressive drama production company CEO and the girl’s biological mother. Min Do Hyuk (Lee Joon) is a former gangster, while Han Mo Ne (Lee Yoo Bi) is an aspiring idol whose seemingly perfect life hides a web of lies. Cha Joo Ran (Shin Eun Kyung) is a doctor whose relationship with wealthy businessman Bang Chil Sung (Lee Deok Hwa) is driven by money. At the center of the mystery is Matthew Lee (Uhm Ki Joon), the mysterious head of a major mobile platform company.
This is melodrama pushed to deliberately outrageous extremes. Lies, revenge, murder, and betrayal keep escalating, creating a story that’s so excessive that its sheer unpredictability becomes part of the dark fun.
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“Bittersweet Hell”
Noh Young Won (Kim Hee Sun) is a successful psychiatrist whose carefully constructed family life begins to fall apart. Her mother-in-law, Hong Sa Kang (Lee Hye Young), is a mystery writer with her own secrets, while Young Won’s husband Choi Jae Jin (Kim Nam Hee) and a mysterious young woman, Lee Se Na (Yeonwoo), become part of the increasingly complicated situation.
At its heart, this is a story about a family that looks perfect from the outside but is riddled with secrets. The increasingly bizarre battle between family members gives the thriller a wickedly comedic edge.
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“The Kidnapping Day”
Kim Myung Joon (Yoon Kye Sang) is a financially desperate father who agrees to kidnap Choi Ro Hee (Jeon Yu Na), the daughter of a wealthy family, in order to pay for his own daughter’s medical treatment. But Ro Hee is no ordinary kidnapping victim. After losing her memory, the remarkably intelligent girl becomes an unexpected partner to her inexperienced kidnapper. Detective Park Sang Yoon (Park Sung Hoon) investigates the case, while Myung Joon’s ex-wife Seo Hye Eun (Kim Shin Rok) is also caught up in the story.
The unlikely relationship between a bumbling kidnapper and an exceptionally clever child gives this thriller much of its humor. The story gradually becomes more than a crime plot, mixing mystery, emotion, and dark comedy.
“Fifties Professionals”
Jung Ho Myung (Shin Ha Kyun), Bong Je Soon (Oh Jung Se) and Kang Beom Ryong (Heo Sung Tae) were once at the top of their respective fields. After a mysterious incident forced them into exile on Yeongseon Island, the three men have spent years away from the action. A new turn of events brings their old skills back into play as they set out to uncover the truth about what happened a decade earlier. Ma Gong Bok (Lee Hak Joo) is among the characters connected to their story.
The drama mixes action with comedy built around three middle-aged men being pulled back into a world they thought they had left behind. Their age, past reputations, and very different present-day lives create plenty of opportunities for humor.
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“The Penthouse”
Set in the ultra-luxurious Hera Palace, the show revolves around three women from very different backgrounds. Shim Soo Ryeon (Lee Ji Ah) is the elegant woman at the top of the social hierarchy. Cheon Seo Jin (Kim So Yeon) is a wealthy, ambitious soprano who will go to extraordinary lengths to protect her status, while Oh Yoon Hee (Eugene) comes from a poor background and is determined to enter the world of high society for her daughter. Joo Dan Tae (Uhm Ki Joon), Soo Ryeon’s husband, is a wealthy businessman with his own ruthless ambitions.
“The Penthouse” is melodrama at its most excessive, with revenge, murder, betrayal, and social ambition constantly raising the stakes. Its outrageous twists and larger-than-life characters make even its darkest moments strangely entertaining.
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“A Killer Paradox”
Lee Tang (Choi Woo Shik) is an ordinary young man whose life changes after he accidentally kills someone. He soon discovers that the people he kills may themselves be criminals, leading him down an increasingly dangerous path. Detective Jang Nan Gam (Son Suk Ku) begins investigating the murders, while former detective Song Chon (Lee Hee Joon) is also hunting Lee Tang.
The drama takes the familiar serial killer thriller and gives it an absurd moral premise: what if the victims really are people who deserve punishment? Its deadpan humor, strange situations, and morally ambiguous characters make it an unusual black comedy.
“Vincenzo”
Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong Ki) is a Korean-born Italian mafia consigliere who returns to Korea and becomes involved in a battle against a powerful conglomerate. Lawyer Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo Been) becomes his ally, while Jang Joon Woo (Taecyeon), who initially appears harmless, hides a very different personality. Together, they take on a ruthless corporate enemy using methods that are anything but conventional.
“Vincenzo” mixes mafia drama, revenge, and courtroom battles with broad, often deliberately absurd comedy. The eccentric residents of Geumga Plaza add another layer of humor to a story where the line between hero and villain is intentionally blurred.
“Agent Kim Reactivated”
Manager Kim (So Ji Sub) appears to be an ordinary office worker and a devoted single father to teenage daughter Kim Min Ji (Seo Su Min). But when Min Ji goes missing, his carefully hidden past comes to light: he was once a highly skilled agent.
The biggest source of fun is the contrast between Manager Kim’s quiet life as an ordinary father and the lethal operative he has kept hidden. The transformation from mild-mannered dad to highly trained agent gives this action thriller plenty of comedic moments.
“Mask Girl”
Kim Mo Mi is an ordinary office worker who has always dreamed of performing but is deeply insecure about her appearance. At night, she becomes “Mask Girl,” an anonymous internet broadcaster who hides her face behind a mask. The character is played by three actresses at different stages of her life: Lee Han Byeol portrays Mo Mi before plastic surgery, Nana plays her after surgery, and Go Hyun Jung portrays her later in life.
“Mask Girl” uses dark humor to explore beauty standards, loneliness, obsession, and the desire to be seen. Its increasingly twisted story turns an ordinary woman’s secret online identity into a disturbing chain of events.
“Family Matters”
Han Young Soo (Bae Doona), Baek Chul Hee (Ryoo Seung Bum), Baek Kang Seong (Baek Yoon Sik), Baek Ji Hoon (Lomon), and Baek Ji Woo (Lee Su Hyun) appear to be an ordinary family, but they are actually a group of people with extraordinary abilities who escaped from a facility where they were subjected to brutal training. They now live together while trying to maintain the appearance of a normal family and protect themselves from dangerous criminals. Young Soo also has the ability to manipulate memories.
The idea of a dysfunctional surrogate family with superpowers already gives the drama an unusual comedic streak. Add violent criminals and extraordinary abilities, and “Family Matters” becomes a quirky mix of thriller, crime, and dark humor.
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Puja Talwar is a Soompi writer with a strong Jing Bo Ran and Lee Junho bias. A long time K-drama fan, she loves devising alternate scenarios to the narratives. She has interviewed Lee Min Ho, Gong Yoo, Cha Eun Woo, and Ji Chang Wook to name a few. You can follow her on @puja_talwar7 on Instagram.
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60+ Dramas From The First Half Of 2026 (K-Drama Masterlist)
The first half of the year has flown by in the blink of an eye, and it’s time look back on the K-dramas that have graced the screens over the past six months. Here is a masterlist of over 60 K-dramas that have aired in 2026 so far!
Includes dramas that premiered in 2025 and ended in 2026.
“A Graceful Liar”
Korean Title: “친밀한 리플리”
Cast: Lee Shi Ah, Lee Il Hwa, Lee Seung Yeon, Choi Jong Hwan, Park Chul Ho, Seol Jung Hwan
Broadcast Period: September 22, 2025 – February 20
Number of Episodes: 101
“A Graceful Liar” is about Cha Jung Won (Lee Shi Ah) and her birth mother Han Hye Ra (Lee Il Hwa), who becomes her stepmother-in-law, as they begin a battle of lies in order to win over the Geonhyang family.
“Absolute Value of Romance”
Korean Title: “로맨스의 절댓값”
Cast: Kim Hyang Gi, Cha Hak Yeon, Kim Jae Hyun, Sohn Jeong Hyuck, Kim Dong Gyu
Broadcast Period: April 17 – May 29
Number of Episodes: 16
“Absolute Value of Romance” tells the story of high school student Yeo Eui Ju (Kim Hyang Gi), who secretly writes a BL novel featuring her handsome teachers as the main characters. However, when she winds up running into these teachers in real life at unexpected moments, her once-peaceful school life takes a turbulent turn.
“Agent Kim Reactivated”
Korean Title: “김부장”
Cast: So Ji Sub, Choi Dae Hoon, Yoon Kyung Ho
Broadcast Period: June 26 – July 25
Number of Episodes: 10
“Agent Kim Reactivated” is an action revenge drama about Manager Kim (So Ji Sub), an ordinary dad and employee at a small savings bank who becomes the most dangerous man in the world to save his one and only beloved daughter Min Ji.
“Always Meet Again”
Korean Title: “언제나 다시 만나”
Cast: Shin Jeong U, Woo Ji Han
Broadcast Period: March 5 – March 26
Number of Episodes: 8
“Always Meet Again” is a fantasy romance BL about 35-year-old Jang Hye Sung (Woo Ji Han) who visits his high school art classroom and time slips to 17 years in the past, reuniting with his first love Lee Woo Jin (Shin Jeong U).
“Azure Spring”
Korean Title: “아주르 스프링”
Cast: Kim Ye Rim (Yeri), Kang Sang Jun
Broadcast Period: May 11 – May 26
Number of Episodes: 6
“Azure Spring” is a healing youth drama that follows Seo Anna (Kim Ye Rim), who has come to a standstill out of fear of the future, and Yoon Deok Hyun (Kang Sang Jun), who remains trapped in the past and unable to move forward. As they live as a haenyeo (female diver) and haenam (male diver), the two gradually grow through one another.
“Bloodhounds 2”
Korean Title: “사냥개들 시즌2”
Cast: Woo Do Hwan, Lee Sang Yi, Rain
Broadcast Period: April 3
Number of Episodes: 7
“Bloodhounds” is an action noir about people who step into the world of loan sharks in pursuit of money and get caught up in a web of much darker forces. After taking down a loan shark ring in the first season, Gun Woo (Woo Do Hwan) and Woo Jin (Lee Sang Yi) take on a global underground boxing league led by Baek Jeong (Rain) in Season 2.
“Bloody Flower”
Korean Title: “블러디 플라워”
Cast: Ryeoun, Sung Dong Il, Geum Sae Rok
Broadcast Period: February 4 – February 25
Number of Episodes: 8
“Bloody Flower” follows serial killer Lee Woo Gyeom (Ryeoun), who possesses the ability to cure all incurable diseases, and the people entangled with him, whose beliefs about law, justice, and ethics are shaken by his existence.
“Boyfriend on Demand”
Korean Title: “월간남친”
Cast: Jisoo, Seo In Guk
Broadcast Period: March 6
Number of Episodes: 10
“Boyfriend on Demand” is a romantic comedy that follows Seo Mi Rae (Jisoo), an overworked webtoon producer who subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service to experience the dates of her dreams. In the real world, meanwhile, a quiet spark also builds between Mi Rae and her rival webtoon producer Park Kyeong Nam (Seo In Guk).
“Cabbage Your Life”
Korean Title: “심우면 연리리”
Cast: Park Sung Woong, Lee Soo Kyung, Lee Jin Woo
Broadcast Period: March 6 – June 11
Number of Episodes: 12
“Cabbage Your Life” tells the chaotic story of Sung Tae Hoon (Park Sung Woong), a department manager at a major corporation, and his city family as they struggle to return to Seoul after they suddenly end up in the rural village Yeonriri.
“Can This Love Be Translated?”
Korean Title: “이 사랑 통역 되나요?”
Cast: Kim Seon Ho, Go Youn Jung, Fukushi Sota
Broadcast Period: January 16
Number of Episodes: 12
“Can This Love Be Translated?” depicts the romance that blossoms between multilingual interpreter Joo Ho Jin (Kim Seon Ho) and top star Cha Mu Hee (Go Youn Jung) as their professional relationship takes unpredictable and heartwarming turns.nd Sun Jae Gyu (Ahn Bo Hyun), the passionate man who melts her frozen heart.
“Climax”
Korean Title: “클라이맥스”
Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Ha Ji Won, Nana, Oh Jung Se, Cha Joo Young
Broadcast Period: March 16 – April 14
Number of Episodes: 10
“Climax” follows the story of prosecutor Bang Tae Seop (Ju Ji Hoon), a man with boundless desires and sharp judgment who dives into a power-driven cartel in order to rise to the top of South Korea’s power ladder.
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“Doctor on the Edge”
Korean Title: “닥터 섬보이”
Cast: Lee Jae Wook, Shin Ye Eun, Hong Min Ki, Lee Soo Kyung, Kim Yoon Woo
Broadcast Period: June 1 – July 7
Number of Episodes: 12
“Doctor on the Edge” is about public health doctor Do Ji Eui (Lee Jae Wook) and nurse Yook Ha Ri (Shin Ye Eun), who is hiding a secret. After crossing paths on a remote island, they embark on a heartwarming journey of saving lives and learning about love as they get to know the island’s residents.
“Doctor Shin”
Korean Title: “닥터신”
Cast: Jung E Chan, Baek Seo Ra, An Woo Yeon, Joo Se Bin, Cheon Young Min, Song Ji In, Jeon No Min, Ji Young San
Broadcast Period: March 14 – May 3
Number of Episodes: 16
“Doctor Shin” is a medical thriller that follows a doctor who pushes medicine beyond limits. Centered on the romance surrounding a top star who falls into a coma after a tragic accident—along with the man who once loved her and the man who still loves her—the drama explores a bold story of love and desire, taboo, and sacrifice.
“Fifties Professionals”
Korean Title: “오십프로”
Cast: Shin Ha Kyun, Oh Jung Se, Heo Sung Tae, Kim Sang Kyung, Kim Shin Rok, Kwon Yul, Lee Hak Joo, Han Ji Eun
Broadcast Period: May 22 – June 27
Number of Episodes: 12
“Fifties Professionals” is an action-comedy about three men, who once reigned at the top of their respective fields, as they find themselves exiled to a remote island after a mysterious incident. There, they begin a bittersweet and comedic quest to uncover the truth about the fateful day from 10 years ago that changed their lives.
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“Filing for Love”
Korean Title: “은밀한 감사”
Cast: Shin Hae Sun, Gong Myoung, Kim Jae Wook, Hong Hwa Yeon
Broadcast Period: April 25 – May 31
Number of Episodes: 12
“Filing for Love” is an office rom-com drama that tells the story of Noh Ki Jun (Gong Myoung), once the ace of a major corporation’s audit team who is demoted to handling internal misconduct, and Joo In Ah (Shin Hae Sun), a tough and eccentric audit team leader with a secret.
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“First Man”
Korean Title: “첫 번째 남자”
Cast: Hahm Eun Jung, Oh Hyun Kyung, Yoon Sun Woo
Broadcast Period: December 15, 2025 – July 3
Number of Episodes: 141
“First Man” is a revenge drama about two women whose lives become fatally intertwined—one who lives another person’s life for the sake of revenge, and another who steals someone else’s life in pursuit of her own desires.
“Gold Land”
Korean Title: “골드랜드”
Cast: Park Bo Young, Kim Sung Cheol, Lee Hyun Wook, Kim Hee Won, Moon Jung Hee, Lee Kwang Soo
Broadcast Period: April 29 – May 27
Number of Episodes: 10
“Gold Land” follows Hee Joo (Park Bo Young), a security screening officer at an international airport who unexpectedly comes into possession of gold bars tied to an illegal smuggling ring. As those around her become consumed by greed and betrayal, Hee Joo is drawn into a dangerous battle.
“Honour”
Korean Title: “아너 : 그녀들의 법정”
Cast: Lee Na Young, Jung Eun Chae, Lee Chung Ah
Broadcast Period: February 2 – March 10
Number of Episodes: 12
Based on a Swedish series, “Honour” is a mystery thriller about Yoon Ra Young (Lee Na Young), Kang Shin Jae (Jung Eun Chae), and Hwang Hyun Jin (Lee Chung Ah), founding partners of the law firm L&J, as they confront a massive scandal from the past head-on.
“IDOL I”
Korean Title: “아이돌아이”
Cast: Sooyoung, Kim Jae Yeong, Jeong Jae Kwang, Choi Hee Jin, Kim Hyun Jin
Broadcast Period: December 22, 2025 – January 27
Number of Episodes: 12
“IDOL I” is a mysterious courtroom romance drama as Maeng Se Na (Sooyoung), a virtuous star lawyer and devoted fan, defends her favorite idol Do Ra Ik (Kim Jae Yeong) after he is accused of murder.
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“If Wishes Could Kill”
Korean Title: “기리고”
Cast: Jeon So Young, Kang Mina, Baek Sun Ho, Hyun Woo Seok, Lee Hyo Je
Broadcast Period: April 24
Number of Episodes: 8
“If Wishes Could Kill” is a horror series about a group of high schoolers who suddenly learn that they are fated to die after being cursed by a mysterious wish-granting app called GIRIGO. As they race against time to escape the app’s deadly curse, they wind up uncovering its sinister truth.
“In Your Radiant Season”
Korean Title: “찬란한 너의 계절에”
Cast: Lee Sung Kyung, Chae Jong Hyeop
Broadcast Period: February 20 – April 3
Number of Episodes: 12
“In Your Radiant Season” is a romance drama about Sunwoo Chan (Chae Jong Hyeop), a man who lives each day like an exciting summer vacation, and Song Ha Ran (Lee Sung Kyung), a woman who has locked herself away as if life were
“Love Class 3”
Korean Title: “수업중입니다3”
Cast: Saebyeol, Seo Ihan, Lee Woo Jin, Petch Panutuch Saelee
Broadcast Period: May 28 – July 17
Number of Episodes: 16
The third installment of the BL campus romance series “Love Class,” “Love Class 3″ tells the story of Hyun Jae (Saebyeol), Soo An (Seo Ihan), Jae Min (Lee Woo Jin), and Khun (Petch Panutuch Saelee) as they navigate between their K-pop dreams and romance.
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“Love Me”
Korean Title: “러브 미”
Cast: Seo Hyun Jin, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Si Woo, Yoon Sea, Chang Ryul, Dahyun
Broadcast Period: December 19 – January 23, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
“Love Me” is a remake of a Swedish original series by Josephine Bornebusch that tells the story of a somewhat selfish but perhaps more relatable family, where each member begins their own journey of love and personal growth.
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“Love Phobia”
Korean Title: “러브포비아”
Cast: Yeonwoo, Kim Hyun Jin, Jo Yun Seo, Choi Byung Chan
Broadcast Period: February 19 – March 13
Number of Episodes: 8
“Love Phobia” is about Han Sun Ho (Kim Hyun Jin), a romance novelist who is deeply in tune with his emotions, and Yoon Bi Ah (Yeonwoo), the emotionally detached CEO of an AI-powered dating app, as they cross paths and embark on a journey to find love.
“Mad Concrete Dreams”
Korean Title: “대한민국에서 건물주 되는 법”
Cast: Ha Jung Woo, Im Soo Jung, Kim Jun Han, Krystal, Shim Eun Kyung
Broadcast Period: March 14 – April 19
Number of Episodes: 12
“Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama that follows Ki Su Jong (Ha Jung Woo), a struggling landlord whose mounting debts lead him to participate in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real.
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“Made in Korea”
Korean Title: “메이드 인 코리아”
Cast: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, Woo Do Hwan, Cho Yeo Jeong, Seo Eun Soo, Won Ji An, Jung Sung Il
Broadcast Period: December 24, 2025 – January 14
Number of Episodes: 6
“Made in Korea” follows Baek Ki Tae (Hyun Bin), a man driven by ambition for wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geon Young (Jung Woo Sung), who sacrifices everything to stop him, as they confront a monumental event in the turbulent 1970s.
“Marie and Her Three Daddies”
Korean Title: “마리와 별난 아빠들”
Cast: Ha Seung Ri, Hyun Woo, Park Eun Hye, Ryu Jin, Hwang Dong Joo, Gong Jung Hwan
Broadcast Period: October 13, 2025 – March 27
Number of Episodes: 120
“Marie and Her Three Daddies” tells the story of Marie (Ha Seung Ri) on her journey to uncover the truth about her father, ultimately portraying the creation of an unconventional family—one built on bonds deeper than blood.
“My Royal Nemesis”
Korean Title: “멋진 신세계”
Cast: Lim Ji Yeon, Heo Nam Jun, Jang Seung Jo, Kim Min Seok, Lee Se Hee
Broadcast Period: May 8 – June 20
Number of Episodes: 14
“My Royal Nemesis” is a romantic comedy about Shin Seo Ri (Lim Ji Yeon), a struggling actress who is suddenly possessed by the spirit of a notorious villainess from the Joseon era, and Cha Se Gye (Heo Nam Jun), a ruthless chaebol heir who is known as a “monster created by capitalism.”
“No Tail To Tell”
Korean Title: “오늘부터 인간입니다만”
Cast: Kim Hye Yoon, Lomon
Broadcast Period: January 16 – February 28
Number of Episodes: 12
“No Tail to Tell” is a fantasy romance about Eun Ho (Kim Hye Yoon), a quirky Gen Z gumiho (magical nine-tailed fox) who is determined not to become human, and Kang Si Yeol (Lomon), an overly confident world-class soccer player.
“Notes from the Last Row”
Korean Title: “맨 끝줄 소년”
Cast: Choi Min Sik, Choi Hyun Wook, Heo Joon Ho, Kim Yoon Jin, Jin Kyung
Broadcast Period: June 26
Number of Episodes: 6
“Notes from the Last Row” is a gripping suspense drama that follows Heo Mun Oh (Choi Min Sik), a grumpy literature professor and failed novelist, who discovers untapped genius in Lee Kang (Choi Hyun Wook), a mysterious student seated in the last row of his class, and becomes obsessed with his writing.
“Our Golden Days”
Korean Title: “화려한 날들”
Cast: Jung Il Woo, Jung In Sun, Yoon Hyun Min, Chun Ho Jin, Lee Tae Ran, Ban Hyo Jung, Yoon Joo Sang, Kim Hee Jung, Son Sang Yeon, Shin Su Hyun, Park Jung Yeon
Broadcast Period: August 9, 2025 – January 25
Number of Episodes: 50
“Our Golden Days” is a generational family drama built around the idea that everyone has their own golden era—be it in the past, present, or future. The story explores how people encounter and reflect on those meaningful moments in life.
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“Our Happy Days”
Korean Title: “기쁜 우리 좋은 날”
Cast: Yoon Jong Hun, Uhm Hyun Kyung, Jung Yoon, Yoon Da Young
Broadcast Period: March 30 – September 18
Number of Episodes: 120
“Our Happy Days” is a warm family series filled with stories from multiple generations, centering on a tense clash between the perfect man Go Gyeol (Yoon Jong Hun) and the endearingly clumsy woman Jo Eun Ae (Uhm Hyun Kyung)—each striving to become the main character of their own life.
“Our Universe”
Korean Title: “우주를 줄게”
Cast: Bae In Hyuk, Roh Jeong Eui, Park Seo Ham
Broadcast Period: February 4 – March 12
Number of Episodes: 12
“Our Universe” is a romance drama about Sun Tae Hyung (Bae In Hyuk) and Woo Hyun Jin (Roh Jeong Eui), two in-laws who unexpectedly end up raising their nephew Woo Joo together. After moving in together, they embark on a journey of personal growth and blossoming romance.
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“Pearl in Red”
Korean Title: “붉은 진주”
Cast: Park Jin Hee, Nam Sang Ji
Broadcast Period: February 23 – August 7
Number of Episodes: 103
“Pearl in Red” tells a gripping and intense revenge saga about two women who return under false identities to uncover the sins and hidden truths buried within a chaebol family.
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“Perfect Crown”
Korean Title: “21세기 대군 부인”
Cast: IU, Byeon Woo Seok, Noh Sang Hyun, Gong Seung Yeon, Yoo Su Bin, Lee Yeon
Broadcast Period: April 10 – May 16
Number of Episodes: 12
Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, “Perfect Crown” tells the love story of Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a prince who has nothing despite being the son of the king.
“Phantom Lawyer”
Korean Title: “신이랑 법률사무소”
Cast: Yoo Yeon Seok, Esom, Kim Kyung Nam
Broadcast Period: March 13 – May 2
Number of Episodes: 16
“Phantom Lawyer” is a quirky yet heartwarming legal drama that follows the adventures of Shin I Rang (Yoo Yeon Seok), a lawyer who can see ghosts, and elite attorney Han Na Hyun (Esom) as they resolve the lingering grievances of their very unusual clients—ghosts—through the law.
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“Positively Yours”
Korean Title: “아기가 생겼어요”
Cast: Choi Jin Hyuk, Oh Yeon Seo, Hong Jong Hyun, Dasom
Broadcast Period: January 17 – February 22
Number of Episodes: 12
Based on a popular webtoon, “Positively Yours” is a romantic comedy that follows the unexpected consequences of a one-night stand between Kang Du Jun (Choi Jin Hyuk) and Jang Hui Won (Oh Yeon Seo), who have both sworn off marriage.
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“Pro Bono”
Korean Title: “프로보노”
Cast: Jung Kyung Ho, So Ju Yeon, Yoon Na Moo, Seo Hye Won, Kang Hyung Suk, Lee Yoo Young
Broadcast Period:December 6, 2025 – January 11
Number of Episodes: 12
“Pro Bono” is a chaotic courtroom drama about Kang David (Jung Kyung Ho), a materialistic judge obsessed with success who unexpectedly gets trapped in a large law firm’s overlooked pro bono team.
“Reborn Rookie”
Korean Title: “신입사원 강회장”
Cast: Lee Jun Young, Jin Goo, Son Hyun Joo, Lee Ju Myoung
Broadcast Period: May 30 – July 5
Number of Episodes: 12
“Reborn Rookie” follows Kang Yong Ho (Son Hyun Joo), the powerful chairman of the leading conglomerate Choi Sung Group, who is revered as a business genius. After an accident, he unexpectedly finds himself living a second life when his soul swaps into the youthful body of a soccer player named Hwang Jun Hyun (Lee Jun Young).
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“Recipe for Love”
Korean Title: “사랑을 처방해 드립니다”
Cast: Jin Se Yeon, Park Ki Woong
Broadcast Period: January 31 – July 19
Number of Episodes: 50
“Recipe for Love” is about two families who have been entangled in bad blood for 30 years. As misunderstandings are resolved and old wounds begin to heal, the two households gradually come together and are reborn as one family.
“Reverse”
Korean Title: “리버스”
Cast: Seo Ji Hye, Go Soo, Kim Jae Kyung
Broadcast Period: April 17 – May 8
Number of Episodes: 8
“Reverse” is a mystery revenge thriller in which Myo Jin (Seo Ji Hye), who gets caught up in an explosion at a chaebol family’s villa and loses her memory, works to recover those memories in order to uncover the secrets of her suspicious fiancé Jun Ho (Go Soo) and the truth behind the accident.
“See You at Work Tomorrow!”
Korean Title: “내일도 출근!”
Cast: Seo In Guk, Park Ji Hyun, Kang Mina, Choi Kyung Hoon, Won Gyu Bin
Broadcast Period: June 22 – July 28
Number of Episodes: 12
Based on a hit webtoon, “See You at Work Tomorrow!” is a romance drama about Cha Ji Yoon (Park Ji Hyun), an office worker stuck in a career rut, who winds up making a fresh start both in her career and in her love life after becoming entangled with her prickly boss Kang Si Woo (Seo In Guk).
“Siren’s Kiss”
Korean Title: “세이렌”
Cast: Park Min Young, Wi Ha Joon, Kim Jung Hyun
Broadcast Period: March 2 – April 7
Number of Episodes: 12
“Siren’s Kiss” is a romance thriller that follows inspector Cha Woo Seok (Wi Ha Joon) as he investigates an insurance fraud case involving people who all died after falling in love with Han Seol Ah (Park Min Young), a mesmerizing woman suspected to be at the center of it all.
“Sold Out on You”
Korean Title: “오늘도 매진했습니다”
Cast: Ahn Hyo Seop, Chae Won Bin, Kim Bum
Broadcast Period: April 22 – May 28
Number of Episodes: 12
“Sold Out on You” is a romantic comedy that follows Matthew Lee (Ahn Hyo Seop), a perfectionist farmer who juggles multiple jobs, and Dam Ye Jin (Chae Won Bin), a top show host who suffers from severe insomnia, as their lives collide in unexpected ways.
“Spring Fever”
Korean Title: “스프링 피버”
Cast: Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Joo Bin, Cha Seo Won, Cho Jun Young, Lee Jae In
Broadcast Period: January 5 – February 10
Number of Episodes: 12
“Spring Fever” is a romantic comedy featuring the love story between Yoon Bom (Lee Joo Bin), an emotionally cold high school teacher, and Sun Jae Gyu (Ahn Bo Hyun), the passionate man who melts her frozen heart.
“Still Shining”
Korean Title: “샤이닝”
Cast: Park Jinyoung, Kim Min Ju
Broadcast Period: March 6 – April 3
Number of Episodes: 10
“Still Shining” is a drama about Yeon Tae Seo (Park Jinyoung) and Mo Eun Ah (Kim Min Ju), who fell in love in their teens but drifted apart. 10 years later, they reunite and confront their heartbreak, growth, and new challenges as they gradually become each other’s source of light that guides their lives.
“Surely Tomorrow”
Korean Title: “경도를 기다리며”
Cast: Park Seo Joon, Won Ji An
Broadcast Period: December 6, 2025 – January 11
Number of Episodes: 12
“Surely Tomorrow” is a romance drama about ex-couple Lee Gyeong Do (Park Seo Joon) and Seo Ji Woo (Won Ji An) who cross paths again years later as a journalist covering an affair scandal and as the wife of the man at the center of it.
“Taxi Driver 3”
Korean Title: “모범택시 3”
Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin, Jang Hyuk Jin, Bae Yoo Ram
Broadcast Period: November 21, 2025 – January 10
Number of Episodes: 16
“Taxi Driver 3” is the third season of the hit webtoon-based series about a mysterious taxi service that delivers vengeance on behalf of victims who are unable to get justice through the law.
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“Teach You A Lesson”
Korean Title: “참교육”
Cast: Kim Moo Yul, Lee Sung Min, Jin Ki Joo, P.O
Broadcast Period: June 5
Number of Episodes: 10
Set in a broken school system, “Teach You a Lesson” is about the fictional Educational Rights Protection Bureau, a government task force created to restore teachers’ authority in an era of unruly students, demanding parents, and struggling schools.
“The Art of Sarah”
Korean Title: “레이디 두아”
Cast: Shin Hae Sun, Lee Jun Hyuk
Broadcast Period: February 13
Number of Episodes: 8
“The Art of Sarah” tells the story of Sarah Kim (Shin Hae Sun), a woman determined to become a luxury icon even if she has to fake it, and Mu Gyeong (Lee Jun Hyuk), a man driven to uncover her ambitions.
“The Judge Returns”
Korean Title: “판사 이한영”
Cast: Ji Sung, Park Hee Soon, Won Jin Ah
Broadcast Period: January 2 – February 14
Number of Episodes: 14
“The Judge Returns” tells the story of corrupt judge Lee Han Young (Ji Sung), who lives as a slave to a powerful law firm before unexpectedly traveling back 10 years into the past. Given a second chance, he decides to seek justice by punishing great evils.
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“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”
Korean Title: “취사병 전설이 되다”
Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Yoon Kyung Ho, Han Dong Hee, Lee Hong Nae, Lee Sang Yi
Broadcast Period: May 11 – June 16
Number of Episodes: 12
“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” is a military fantasy-comedy drama that tells the story of army cook Kang Sung Jae (Park Ji Hoon). When a mysterious quest window pops up in front of him one day, Private Kang Sung Jae begins an unexpected journey that leads him down the path toward becoming a legendary cook.
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“The Lie We Lived In”
Korean Title: “거짓말이 사는 집”
Cast: Kim Seung Beom, Kim Gyeong Min, Lee Jeong Ho
Broadcast Period: June 5 – June 26
Number of Episodes: 8
“The Lie We Lived In” is a thriller BL drama about contract killer Seo Yi Do (Kim Seung Beom) whose mission is to kill Heo Dong Hwa (Lee Jong Ho), but his plans go awry when friendly detective Chu Tae Jeong (Kim Gyeong Min) shows up—and feelings get involved.
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“The Practical Guide to Love”
Korean Title: “미혼남녀의 효율적만남”
Cast: Han Ji Min, Park Sung Hoon, Lee Ki Taek
Broadcast Period: February 28 – April 5
Number of Episodes: 12
“The Practical Guide to Love” is about Lee Ui Yeong (Han Ji Min), a woman who decides to pursue love and dives into the world of blind dates. As she meets two very different men, she finds herself torn and embarks on a journey toward discovering what true love really means.
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“The Prosecutor’s Proposal”
Korean Title: “검사실의 제안”
Cast: Kim Yoon Sik, Park Si Woo
Broadcast Period: June 26 – July 24
Number of Episodes: 10
“The Prosecutor’s Proposal” is an office investigative BL drama about perfectionist prosecutor Joo Tae Sun (Kim Yoon Sik) and rookie investigator Lee Chae Ha (Park Si Woo). The two start with a precarious relationship, suspecting one another, but as they cooperate to investigate a case, they become intertwined through complex emotions.
“The Scarecrow”
Korean Title: “허수아비”
Cast: Park Hae Soo, Lee Hee Joon, Kwak Sun Young
Broadcast Period: April 20 – May 26
Number of Episodes: 12
“The Scarecrow” follows detective Kang Tae Joo (Park Hae Soo), who is investigating a series of murders and is forced into an unlikely partnership with prosecutor Cha Si Young (Lee Hee Joon), a man he despises. Set between 1988 and 2019, the suspenseful story tracks the two men bound by misfortune and an uneasy alliance of hatred as they chase the truth across 30 years.
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“The WONDERfools”
Korean Title: “원더풀스”
Cast: Park Eun Bin, Cha Eun Woo, Choi Dae Hoon, Im Seong Jae
Broadcast Period: May 15
Number of Episodes: 8
“The WONDERfools” is a superpower comic action set in 1999, a time when apocalyptic beliefs were rampant. It follows a group of neighborhood misfits who unexpectedly gain superpowers and fight against villains threatening the peace of Haeseong.
“To My Beloved Thief”
Korean Title: “은애하는 도적님아”
Cast: Nam Ji Hyun, Moon Sang Min, Hong Min Ki, Han So Eun
Broadcast Period: January 3 – February 22
Number of Episodes: 16
“To My Beloved Thief” is about Hong Eun Jo (Nam Ji Hyun), a woman who unexpectedly becomes a bandit known as Gil Dong, and Yi Yeol (Moon Sang Min), a royal prince of Joseon who switches souls with her while pursuing her.
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“Undercover Miss Hong”
Korean Title: “언더커버 미쓰홍”
Cast: Park Shin Hye, Ko Kyung Pyo, Ha Yun Kyung, Cho Han Gyul, Yuna
Broadcast Period: January 17 – March 8
Number of Episodes: 16
Set in the late 1990s, “Undercover Miss Hong” is an office comedy about Hong Geum Bo (Park Shin Hye), an elite financial supervisory officer in her 30s who goes undercover as a 20-year-old rookie at a securities firm after catching suspicious fund activities.
“Villains”
Korean Title: “빌런즈“
Cast: Yoo Ji Tae, Kwak Do Won, Lee Bum Soo, Lee Min Jung
Broadcast Period: December 18, 2025 – January 8
Number of Episodes: 8
“Villains” is a crime-action drama that delves into the intense clashes and fierce confrontations among criminals entangled in an ultra-precise counterfeit bill known as the “Supernote.”
“We Are All Trying Here”
Korean Title: “모두가 자신의 무가치함과 싸우고 있다”
Cast: Koo Kyo Hwan, Go Youn Jung, Oh Jung Se
Broadcast Period: April 18 – May 24
Number of Episodes: 12
“We Are All Trying Here” tells the story of Hwang Dong Man (Koo Kyo Hwan), who, surrounded by successful friends, believes he is the only one whose life isn’t working out. Consumed by anguish, envy, and jealousy, he sets out on a journey in search of peace.
“Yumi’s Cells 3”
Korean Title: “유미의 세포들 시즌3”
Cast: Kim Go Eun, Kim Jae Won
Broadcast Period: April 13 – May 4
Number of Episodes: 8
“Yumi’s Cells” tells the story of an ordinary office worker named Yumi (Kim Go Eun)—from the point of view of the many brain cells in her head controlling her every thought, feeling, and action. Yumi, who has become a famous writer by Season 3, goes through big changes when she meets Soon Rok (Kim Jae Won).
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24th Director’s Cut Awards Announces Nominees
The 24th Director’s Cut Awards has announced its nominees!
An annual awards ceremony that honors films and drama series by DGK (Directors Guild of Korea) directors, eligible productions for this year’s ceremony were released between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
Check out the nominees below:
Film
Best Director (Film)
Park Chan Wook (“No Other Choice”)
Yeon Sang Ho (“The Ugly”)
Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)
Jang Hang Jun (“The King’s Warden”)
Best New Director (Film)
Kim Bo Seul (“The Square”)
Kim Soo Jin (“Noise”)
Park Joon Ho (“3670”)
Jang Seong Ho (“The King of Kings”)
Hwang Seul Gi (“Red Nails”)
Best Screenplay (Film)
Park Chan Wook, Lee Kyung Mi, Don McKellar, Lee Ja Hye (“No Other Choice”)
Yeon Sang Ho (“The Ugly”)
Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)
Jang Hang Jun, Hwang Sung Goo (“The King’s Warden”)
Best Vision (Film)
Park Bong Nam (“1980 Sabuk”)
Park Joon Ho (“3670”)
Yang Jong Hyun (“People and Meat”)
Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)
Best Actress (Film)
Best Actor (Film)
Best New Actress (Film)
Kang Chae Yun (“The World of Love”)
Go Min Si (“The World of Love”)
Yeom Hye Ran (“No Other Choice”)
Lee Jae In (“Hi-Five”)
Jeon Mi Do (“The King’s Warden”)
Best New Actor (Film)
Drama Series
Best Director (Drama)
Kang Yoon Sung (“Low Life”)
Woo Min Ho (“Made in Korea”)
Lee Hae Young (“Aema”)
Yim Soon Rye (“Oh My Ghost Clients”)
Hwang Dong Hyuk (“Squid Game 3”)
Best Actress (Drama)
Best Actor (Drama)
Best New Actress (Drama)
Gong Seung Yeon (“Karma”)
Nana (“Climax”)
Bang Hyo Rin (“Aema”)
Seo Eun Soo (“Made in Korea”)
Shim Eun Kyung (“Mad Concrete Dreams”)
Lim Soo Jung (“Low Life”)
Best New Actor (Drama)
Congratulations to all the nominees!
The 24th Director’s Cut Awards will take place on May 19 at 6 p.m. KST.
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Top 5 K-Dramas On Viki In April 2026
It’s April—flowers are in full bloom, and spring is in the air! Just like the vibrant season, a variety of K-dramas kept us entertained all month long. Here’s a recap of the top five K-dramas that received the most love on Viki in April.
In no particular order.
“Yumi’s Cells 3”
“Yumi’s Cells” tells the story of an ordinary office worker named Yumi (Kim Go Eun)—from the point of view of the many brain cells in her head controlling her every thought, feeling, and action. Yumi, who has become a famous writer by Season 3, goes through big changes when she meets Soon Rok (Kim Jae Won), an editorial PD at Julie Publishing.
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“Phantom Lawyer”
“Phantom Lawyer” is a quirky yet heartwarming legal drama that follows the adventures of Shin I Rang (Yoo Yeon Seok), a lawyer who can see ghosts, and elite attorney Han Na Hyun (Esom) as they resolve the lingering grievances of their very unusual clients—ghosts—through the law.
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“Climax”
“Climax” follows the story of prosecutor Bang Tae Seop (Ju Ji Hoon), a man with boundless desires and sharp judgment who dives into a power-driven cartel in order to rise to the top of South Korea’s power ladder.
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“Mad Concrete Dreams”
“Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama starring Ha Jung Woo as Ki Su Jong, a struggling landlord who gets caught up in crime to protect his family and property. Despite achieving the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to become entangled in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real.
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“The Practical Guide to Love”
“The Practical Guide to Love” is a rom-com drama starring Han Ji Min as Lee Ui Yeong, a woman who dives into the world of blind dates after deciding to pursue love. When she meets two men with strikingly different charms, she finds herself torn between them—prompting a journey towards discovering what true love really means.
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“Perfect Crown” And Its Stars Dominate Most Buzzworthy Drama And Actor Rankings
MBC’s “Perfect Crown” continues its reign over the rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors!
For the second week in a row, “Perfect Crown” remained No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon.
In addition to topping the drama list, “Perfect Crown” also swept the top spots on the list of the most buzzworthy drama cast members, where leads IU and Byeon Woo Seok maintained their respective positions at No. 1 and No. 2 respectively. Their co-star Gong Seung Yeon also made the list at No. 9.
The next spots on both lists went to JTBC’s “We Are All Trying Here,” which took No. 2 on this week’s drama list. Meanwhile, leads Koo Kyo Hwan and Go Youn Jung entered the actor list at No. 3 and No. 5 respectively.
tvN’s “Yumi’s Cells 3” rose to No. 3 on this week’s drama list, with stars Kim Jae Won and Kim Go Eun entering the actor list at No. 4 and No. 8 respectively.
In its final week on air, ENA’s “Climax” held onto its spot at No. 4 on the drama list, while leads Ju Ji Hoon and Ha Ji Won ranked No. 6 and No. 7 respectively on the actor list.
SBS’s “Sold Out on You” jumped to No. 7 on the drama list this week, and star Ahn Hyo Seop entered the actor list at No. 10.
Finally, Coupang Play’s “Absolute Value of Romance” debuted at No. 10 on this week’s drama list.
The top 10 dramas that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:
MBC “Perfect Crown”
JTBC “We Are All Trying Here”
tvN “Yumi’s Cells 3”
ENA “Climax”
Netflix “Bloodhounds 2”
SBS “Phantom Lawyer”
SBS “Sold Out on You”
tvN “Mad Concrete Dreams”
TV Chosun “Doctor Shin”
Coupang Play “Absolute Value of Romance”
Meanwhile, the top 10 drama actors that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:
IU (“Perfect Crown”)
Byeon Woo Seok (“Perfect Crown”)
Koo Kyo Hwan (“We Are All Trying Here”)
Kim Jae Won (“Yumi’s Cells 3”)
Go Youn Jung (“We Are All Trying Here”)
Ju Ji Hoon (“Climax”)
Ha Ji Won (“Climax”)
Kim Go Eun (“Yumi’s Cells 3”)
Gong Seung Yeon (“Perfect Crown”)
Ahn Hyo Seop (“Sold Out on You”)
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Watch: Ha Jung Woo, Lim Soo Jung, Shim Eun Kyung, And More Bid Farewell On Set Of “Mad Concrete Dreams”
tvN’s “Mad Concrete Dreams” has released a new behind-the-scenes video following the drama’s finale!
“Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama starring Ha Jung Woo as Ki Su Jong, a struggling landlord who gets caught up in crime to protect his family and property. Despite achieving the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to become entangled in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real.
The behind-the-scenes video shows the cast easing into their final days of filming with laughter, hugs, and commemorative photos. After Lim Soo Jung completes her last scene, the crew breaks into applause as she receives flowers and poses for photos with co-star Park Seo Kyung and the director. The moment turns emotional as she shares a long embrace with Park Seo Kyung, who portrayed her daughter on screen, with Park Seo Kyung on the verge of tears as they say their final goodbyes.
Ha Jung Woo also shares lighthearted moments on set with special appearance star Ju Ji Hoon. The two are shown laughing between takes, keeping the atmosphere bright. After wrapping their scenes, they gather for a commemorative photo.
Shim Eun Kyung reflects on the experience on her final day of filming, saying, “The long 12-episode journey of ‘Mad Concrete Dreams’ has come to an end. I had so much fun during filming, and I think it was a precious time where I could fully immerse myself in that role.”
Watch the full video below!
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“Mad Concrete Dreams” Ends On Ratings Rise As “Doctor Shin” Hits All-Time High
tvN’s “Mad Concrete Dreams” has come to an end!
On April 19, “Mad Concrete Dreams” enjoyed a significant increase in viewership for its series finale as it wrapped its run. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of the drama scored an average nationwide rating of 3.7 percent.
Meanwhile, TV Chosun’s “Doctor Shin” achieved a new personal best with its latest episode, which earned an average nationwide rating of 1.8 percent.
JTBC’s new drama “We Are All Trying Here” held steady for its second episode, maintaining the nationwide average of 2.2 percent earned by its premiere the night before.
Finally, KBS 2TV’s “Recipe for Love” continued its reign as the most-watched program of Sunday with an average nationwide rating of 14.9 percent.
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“Perfect Crown” And Its Stars Top Most Buzzworthy Drama And Actor Rankings
MBC’s “Perfect Crown” swept the top spots on this week’s rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors!
This week, “Perfect Crown” returned to No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon.
Not only did “Perfect Crown” top the drama list, but its stars also dominated the list of the most buzzworthy drama cast members, where IU and Byeon Woo Seok remained No. 1 and No. 2 respectively. Gong Seung Yeon also entered the list at No. 7.
The next spots on both lists went to Netflix’s “Bloodhounds 2,” which took No. 2 on this week’s drama list. Rain rose to No. 3 on the actor list, followed by Woo Do Hwan at No. 4 and Lee Sang Yi at No. 8.
“Climax” held steady at No. 3 on the drama list this week, with Ju Ji Hoon coming in at No. 5 on the actor list, Ha Ji Won at No. 6, and Cha Joo Young at No. 10.
SBS’s “Phantom Lawyer” maintained its position at No. 4 on the drama list, and star Yoo Yeon Seok rose to No. 9 on the actor list.
tvN’s new series “Yumi’s Cells 3” debuted at No. 5 on this week’s drama list, while JTBC’s “We Are All Trying Here” entered the list at No. 7.
Finally, SBS’s upcoming drama “Sold Out on You” debuted at No. 10 ahead of its premiere.
The top 10 dramas that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:
MBC “Perfect Crown”
Netflix “Bloodhounds 2”
ENA “Climax”
SBS “Phantom Lawyer”
tvN “Yumi’s Cells 3”
tvN “Mad Concrete Dreams”
JTBC “We Are All Trying Here”
tvN “Siren’s Kiss”
TV Chosun “Doctor Shin”
SBS “Sold Out on You”
Meanwhile, the top 10 drama actors that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:
IU (“Perfect Crown”)
Byeon Woo Seok (“Perfect Crown”)
Rain (“Bloodhounds 2”)
Woo Do Hwan (“Bloodhounds 2”)
Ju Ji Hoon (“Climax”)
Ha Ji Won (“Climax”)
Gong Seung Yeon (“Perfect Crown”)
Lee Sang Yi (“Bloodhounds 2”)
Yoo Yeon Seok (“Phantom Lawyer”)
Cha Joo Young (“Climax”)
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“Perfect Crown” Breaks Into Double-Digit Ratings As “We Are All Trying Here” Premieres
Just four episodes into its run, viewership ratings for MBC’s “Perfect Crown” have already soared into the double digits!
On April 18, the new romance drama starring IU and Byeon Woo Seok achieved its highest ratings yet. According to Nielsen Korea, the fourth episode of “Perfect Crown” took first place in its time slot across all channels with an average nationwide rating of 11.1 percent.
“Perfect Crown” was also the most-watched show of any kind to air on Saturday among the key demographic of viewers ages 20 to 54, with whom it earned an average rating of 5.3 percent.
Meanwhile, JTBC’s new drama “We Are All Trying Here” premiered to an average nationwide rating of 2.2 percent for its first episode.
tvN’s “Mad Concrete Dreams,” which has just one episode left in its run, scored an average nationwide rating of 2.4 percent ahead of its series finale.
SBS’s “Phantom Lawyer” earned an average nationwide rating of 6.0 percent for the night, while TV Chosun’s “Doctor Shin” scored a nationwide average of 1.1 percent.
Finally, KBS 2TV’s “Recipe for Love” defended its title as the most-watched program of Saturday overall with an average nationwide rating of 13.5 percent.
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Lim Soo Jung Vows Revenge On Shim Eun Kyung Over Her Brother’s Death In “Mad Concrete Dreams”
Lim Soo Jung is preparing for her revenge in “Mad Concrete Dreams.”
“Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama starring Ha Jung Woo as Ki Su Jong, a struggling landlord who gets caught up in crime to protect his family and property. Despite achieving the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to become entangled in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real.
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In the upcoming episode, Kim Seon (Lim Soo Jung) begins to uncover the truth behind the death of her brother Kim Gyun (Kim Nam Gil), who died early in the series following a mysterious car accident.
Kim Seon begins to harbor lingering doubts about the circumstances surrounding her brother’s death. Previously, she obtained Kim Gyun’s USB from Real Capital, the office of Yo Na (Shim Eun Kyung), and questioned why it was there in the first place. Her suspicions deepen further after hearing from Min Hwal Seong (Kim Jun Han) that her husband Ki Su Jong may be connected to Kim Gyun’s death.
Kim Seon eventually moves closer to uncovering the truth and ultimately learns that Yo Na is behind it all—prompting her to make a decisive choice. Yo Na, who has carried out a series of unpredictable murders, is a highly dangerous figure, heightening tension over what consequences Kim Seon’s thirst for revenge may bring.
Until now, Kim Seon has been complicit in various incidents alongside Ki Su Jong for the sake of their family’s future. Though she tried to trust her husband, that trust has now been shattered—raising questions about what path she will take next. Meanwhile, Kim Gyun’s USB, which she had been unable to access due to a password, emerges as a crucial variable, drawing attention to the hidden truth it may contain.
Episode 11 of “Mad Concrete Dreams” airs on April 18 at 9:10 p.m. KST.
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