Korean dramas have come a long way from cute romances and love triangles. For the past couple of years, the Korean dramas that have hitched audiences to their seats are mostly psychological thrillers and legal dramas, much diverted from the former cliche themes. And in 2023 many of these dramas saw a revival.
There is an array of dramas that delighted fans in 2023 and some of these give an experience that no other drama can. Some of the fan-favorite actors including Lee Minho, Kim So Hyun, Kim Ji Won, and Gong Hyo Jin were seen in new roles. Here are some of the Korean dramas you must watch.
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Best Korean Dramas 2023
The Worst Evil
A couple, both of whom are police officers, are involved in an investigation related to the drug trade between different Asian countries. The drama series cast includes Ji Chang Wook, Wi Ha Joon, and Im Se Mi.
Ask The Stars
Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin play the lead roles in this Kdrama. The romantic comedy is about an encounter between an astronaut and a space tourist in a space station. Being set in a very different scenario, with an intriguing plot line, the drama is worth a watch.
A Time Called You
Ahn Hyo-seop, Jeon Yeo-been, and Kang Hoon star in the drama called ‘A Time Called You’. The Netflix series is the adaptation of the Taiwanese drama ‘Someday Or One Day’. The female lead who misses her late boyfriend somehow travels back in time to 1998 and wakes up in someone else’s body.
‘Squid Game’ Season 2
No introduction is needed for ‘Squid Game‘! The games, actors, and music have all been influential around the world. The first season had six Emmys which solidified the series’ position in TV history. Lee Jung Jae will return to the series along with “the frontman”. New actors have been added as new games take the second season to the next level.
Gyeongseong Creature
This 2023 drama has a handful of fan-favorite stars including Park Seo-Joon, Han So-hee, Soo Hyun, Kim Hae-sook, Jo Han-Chul, and Wi Ha-Joon. The series is set in 1945 when people are struggling for happiness at a time when they lack human rights and are in a fight between life and death.
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Vigilante
Nam Joo Hyuk, Yoo Ji Tae, and Kim So Jin starring in the drama series that follows a police academy student who turns to going after criminals and punishing them on weekends. There is drama and thrill in equal measures.
‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Season 2
Season two of ‘Arthdal Chronicles‘ is set 10 years after the happenings of the first season. Lee Joon-gi and Shin Se-Kyung once again explore the ancient realms with a touch of fantastical creatures and mysticism.
Black Knight
Set in 2071, the series shows the remaining 1% of the human population, who rarely leave homes and depend on delivery by the people called the Knights. The sci-fi adventure delves into the relationship between a Knight and a refugee boy.
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Crash Course In Romance
Starring Jeon Do-Yeon and Jung Kyung-ho, the romantic comedy series follows the chubby and unlikely romance between a former national athlete and a private education instructor. It’s a warm show that can put anyone in a good mood.
‘All Of Us Are Dead’ Season 2
The second season of the most anticipated drama series, ‘All Of Us Are Dead’ stars Park Ji-hoo and Park Solomon. It has all the twists and turns to keep you invested in the story.
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