As we enter another season under siege, no thanks to Covid-19, it is safe to say that we have watched almost everything available on our preferred OTT platforms. As we hunt new shows to watch, it’s time to catch up on the Hallyu wave. With major OTT platforms such as Netflix and Viki introducing more Korean TV dramas, it can take a while to pick the right one. If you are confused about which K-Drama to watch next, here is a list of the latest binge-worthy dramas that only leave you wanting more. Scroll down to know more.
My Roommate Is A Gumiho
Genre: Fantasy
If you have been an avid watcher of K-Dramas, you would definitely know the various tales of the nine-tailed fox. One of the most popular mythological characters, the nine-tailed fox, also known as the Gumiho, is a common fictional character in Dramas. One such drama that has stolen our hearts is ‘My roommate is a Gumiho’, starring Hyeri and Jang Ki Young. The story revolves around a college student Lee Dam, who accidentally swallows a marble of a male Gumiho named Shin Woo Yeo, who is very close to turning into a human after 999 years. It is believed that if a human swallows a marble, they can only live for one year and if the marble breaks, the Gumiho will not be able to turn into a human. So Shin Woo Yeo suggests Lee Dam to live together, which sparks an unexpected romance. This drama is the perfect blend of Fantasy, Romance, and Comedy and will get you hooked in no time.
2. Law School
Genre: Mystery
Murder mysteries have the greatest power of keeping the viewers always on their edge of the seat. If you enjoy a nail-biting show that grabs your attention, Law School is the one for you. Law School revolves around a class of ambitious law students and their professor who was a famous prosecutor and now teaches criminal law at a top university in South Korea. They soon find themselves involved in an unprecedented case and work towards solving it.
3. Doom At Your Service
Genre: Supernatural
Supernatural romance is that one genre that is loved by every K-Drama addict. Doom at your service is a story about a woman, Tak Dong Kyung, played by Park Bo Young who has often found herself on the wrong side of her fate, and when things finally start looking good, she finds death knocking on her door. As she prays for her survival at the cost of the world is doomed, she runs into destruction, Myeol Mang played by Seo In Guk. Dong Kyung soon signs a 100-day contract with Myeol Mang and finds herself choosing between love and death.
4. So I Married An Anti Fan
Genre: Idol Drama, Comedy
For all K-Pop lovers, this drama is an ‘anti’ dream come true. Based on a webtoon, This story revolves around Hoo Joon, played by Choi Tae Joon, a megastar, and Lee Geun Young played by Soo Young, a reporter. As fate leads them together, they soon find themselves stuck in a violent incident that brands Geun Young as an ‘anti fan’. As the cold war creates major tabloid news, they find themselves agreeing to a conceptual show of Idols living with their anti-fans. As they give their best at giving each other a hard time which slowly turns into the beginning of a relationship.
5.Navillera
Genre: Slice Of Life
Status: Completed
Life is all about living every moment like it’s your last and one such drama that pushes us to live our dreams is Navillera. Based on a popular webtoon, Navillera revolves around a 70-year-old retired mailman who dreams of pursuing ballet and a 23-year-old ballet dancer, who has lost his passion while chasing his dream. Played by Song Kang and Park In Hwan, they both come together and discover the joy of pursuing their lifelong dream of ballet while battling the scrutiny of their family and society.
6.Vincenzo
Genre: Thriller, Dark Comedy
Status: Completed
Song Joong Ki is a heartthrob we just can’t get enough of, especially when he plays the role of an Italian mafia. Vincenzo Casano is a mafia who flees to South Korea who falls in love with Hong Cha-young, played by Jeon Yeo Been, who is a hard-working lawyer who can go to any height to win a case. Soon, Vincenzo finds himself working with Jeon Yeo Been and focuses on bringing social justice. This show has everything, drama, action, romance, and insanely bone-tickling comedy.