The 10 most exciting K-dramas coming out in 2023, including Doona! and Mask Girl
South Korean shows about romance, crime and a woman being turned into a chicken nugget are set to be released soon
A new year means new television shows to look forward to and the popularity of South Korean drama is continuing to soar.
In 2021, Netflix invested $500 million into content produced in the country and, on the back of the successes of shows such as Squid Game and Hellbound, is expanding its offerings this year.
Disney+ has also stepped up its programming, so there's plenty to look forward to from the two platforms, including an unusual tale of a woman accidentally being turned into a chicken nugget and the story of a woman who still grieves for a lost love.
Here are 10 shows being released this year to keep on your radar.
Mask Girl, Netflix
Cast: Go Hyun-jung, Ahn Jae-hong, Yeom Hye-ran
Based on a webtoon of the same name, the show tells the tale of ordinary office worker Kim Mo-mi (Go) who is insecure about her appearance but loves her body. She works as a video streamer but wears a mask to cover her face. Her colleague Joo Oh-nam (Ahn) is a huge fan of “Mask Girl” and once he discovers her identity, develops a crush on her. However, both are soon involved in a shocking case.
A Time Called You, Netflix
Cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, Jeon Yeo-been, Kang Hoon
The series follows Han Jun-hee (Jeon) whose boyfriend Gu Yeon-jun (Ahn) died one year ago. She is having trouble getting over his death and still grieves for him. One day, she is transported back in time to 1998 and finds herself as high school student Kwon Min-joo. There, she meets fellow student Nam Si-heon, who resembles her late boyfriend. The series is an adaptation of the Taiwanese show Someday or One Day.
Vigilante, Disney+
Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Joon-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae
The drama follows Ji Yong (Nam), a university student training to join the police force so that he can avenge the death of his parents. On the weekends, he becomes a vigilante, tracking down and punishing criminals. Meanwhile, reporter Choi Mi Ryeo and investigator Jo Heon are tracking his actions. The series is also based on a webtoon of the same name. Read More…
