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While K-dramas, the blanket term for South Korean scripted television programming of any genre, are increasingly beloved around the world, certain shows aren't without controversy. Korean audiences are understandably sensitive about how aspects of their culture and history are represented in television, and depictions received as below standards have endured substantial backlash. More than just public complaints and plunging viewership, some shows that have endured high levels of controversy have lost sponsors or been swiftly canceled entirely. On several occasions, the controversy has erupted from international audiences who are similarly unhappy about how their cultures have been depicted in K-dramas, leading to formal apologies.

Simply put, not all K-dramas are as universally celebrated as some of the industry's more critically lauded and enormously popular shows. This isn't to say that the shows included on this list should be shunned to unexplored corners of Netflix's growing K-drama library. Instead, it's important to see how audiences,...

BTS World Tour 2025 Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

On April 17, at midnight Kst, Jin announced his first-ever solo concert, RUNSEOKJIN_EP Tour, via his agency Bighit Music. This concert will be held across South Korea, Japan, North America, and Europe. While this news excited many fans, it also raised some concerns over the K-pop band’s world tour and group activities. A lot of ARMYs have questioned whether the group reunion and the BTS world tour will happen or not.

For those who don’t know, Jin’s tour will happen from June to August, spanning over 18 nights. With his tight schedule, it seems unlikely that the band will hold its world tour. This news sparked a debate online, and people have started talking about it on X (previously known as Twitter).

Jin is one of the oldest members of the band BTS. His fans went into a frenzy as soon...

Was Kim Yoo-Jung almost kidnapped?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Being a celebrity means staying under a spotlight all the time. And often fame puts a celeb’s life in danger as they rise to popularity with much love from their fans. Now, these fans often cross that boundary and try to get too personal. That’s what could have happened to My Demon actress Kim Yoo-Jung if she had gotten kidnapped back in her elementary school days. Yes, that’s right.

Many celebs have talked about their own experiences with stalker fans, and in some cases, some fans have even hurt their favorite idol in the process. Once Yoo-Jung opened up about her experience of having a stalker fan who claimed to be her father and wanted to abduct her.

Kim Yoo-Jung started off her career as a child actor and model. She debuted at the age of four as a model,...

5 best 2024 fantasy dramas to rewatch right away! (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Watching a K-drama, be it an action-thriller, horror, or a rom-com, is like an addiction. We start with a motto ‘just one more episode’ but end up watching the whole series in one go. Among all the genres, my favorite one is fantasy drama that incorporates other worlds, superpowers, time travel, soul shifting, and so on. 2025 has already dropped a lineup of fantasy dramas like Newtopia, The Tyrant Chef, Gyeonwoo and the Fairy, and more.

However, before you step on the new list of K-dramas, we have listed 5 great fantasy dramas from My Demon, Lovely Runner, The Judge from Hell, and more from 2024 for you to binge-watch if you haven’t. And well, if you have already watched them last year, what’s in it to rewatch them again? So, scroll ahead to read more.

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Studio Dragon K-Dramas 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Cj Enm’s premium K-drama production company, known for its storytelling element, Studio Dragon, has revealed a sneak peek of its upcoming dramas in 2025. The lineup has 8 dramas ranging from romance, comedies, and historical pieces to mystery thrillers and more. Studio Dragon has unveiled the preview and first looks of these 8 K-dramas, raising the excitement and leaving the fans in anticipation.

So, we have listed below all the upcoming shows from Studio Dragon that include Park Bo-Young’s UNknown Seoul, Lee Jae-Wook’s Dear Hongrang, Ji Chang-Wook’s The Manipulated, and more. Without any further ado, let’s jump straight into the list to know more about these dramas.

The Manipulated

Ji Chang-Wook, who stars in The Manipulated, is an action-drama. The storyline revolves around Tae Joong (Chang-Wook), who sets on a revenge mission after his life gets upside down on getting imprisoned wrongfully...

Always excited about any new year and the Korean dramas that will be released during that year. But many K-dramas don’t reach the USA viewing audience fast enough! Here are seven (7) 2025 Korean dramas that are still on my watch list. Some are “Coming Soon”.

(Yes! I know it’s only February.)

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(1) The Art of Negotiation (TV Series)

Yoon Joo No is an M&a expert (Mergers and Acquisitions) who navigates high-stakes corporate challenges.

Main Characters:

M&a expert (played by Lee Je-Hoon )

Lawyer Oh Soon-Young (played by Kim Dae-Myung )

Choi Jin-Soo (played by Cha Kang-Yoon)

Where to Watch (Coming soon to Kocowa+)

Watch: Lee Je Hoon Takes On High-Stakes Corporate Battles...

Which Korean celebrities will be discharged from the military in 2025? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

As we all know, South Korea’s military service is mandatory for every male citizen between the age group of 18 to 35 for 18 to 21 months, and it doesn’t spare the celebrities. Women can volunteer as well, but it is not required. We have often seen our favorite male celebs go Mia from the public front to serve their military services. From Gong Yoo to Hyun Bin, popular South Korean actors have also taken part in the military service.

Currently, many other celebs are also serving their military phase, and 2025 will see a bunch of people getting discharged after finishing their service. They are all set to return to their showbiz world soon. Before that happens, we have listed below the major names who are returning for K-pop and K-drama fans.

Monsta X’s Kihyun and Hyungwon

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Best episodes lists often tend to be dominated, these days, by the flashy, format-breaking standalone installments that most great prestige programs seem to unveil once or twice per season.

Our list does, indeed, include a couple of those. We’ve got flashbacks, tonal detours and feature-length episodes that reframe everything we thought we understood about the season or the shows themselves. But we also have some a couple of premieres, a finale or two and just some darned good regular episodes representing the best that the shows have to offer, rather than trying out something new or different. We’ve got animation, documentary and foreign television, plus some comedies, some dramas and whatever The Bear is.

Please note that no matter what the headline here says, this isn’t precisely a “best episodes” list at all. If a show made either of our respective Top 10 lists, we deemed it ineligible...

For fans of heartfelt romantic dramas that leave a lasting impression, 20th Century Girl on Netflix is a must-watch. But be warned, this Korean romantic drama is not for the faint of heart. Starring the enchanting Kim Yoo-Jung and the charismatic Byeon Woo-Seok, the movie masterfully captures the complexities of young love and the unbreakable bond of friendship.

20th Century Girl | Credit: Netflix

The film, which follows the journey of a high school girl torn between her first love and her loyalty to her best friend, is nothing less than an emotional rollercoaster as it sweeps the viewers in moments of joy, laughter, and love, only to be blindsided by the devastating twist that will leave you reaching for tissues.

20th Century Girl on Netflix Will Break Your Heart in the Best Way

Netflix’s 20th Century Girl is a romantic drama that gently envelops viewers with its heartfelt narrative,...

2024 was a big year for Song Kang between My Demon and the final season of Sweet Home, but his next K-drama role should be very different from characters like Gu-won and Hyun-su. After three years of waiting, Sweet Home returned for a second season on December 2023, allowing viewers to finally revisit Song Kangs Cha Hyun-su. A week before that, My Demon had premiered on Kst, with new episodes arriving every week on Netflix. My Demon concluded on January 20, 2024, with Sweet Home season 3 arriving six months later on July 2024.

With two hugely popular shows coming out around the same time over the past year, Song Kang confirmed his Son of Netflix status. My Demon was one of the best K-dramas of 2024, and while the final two seasons of Sweet Home werent as good as the first, the horror K-drama remained popular. Song Kang is currently completing his obligatory military service, which...

Korean Drama or K-Drama has been growing in popularity over the last few years. As usual, regional television shows generally hit their peak within the country that it’s produced in. For instance, back in the 1960s and 1970s, K-Drama was consumed almost exclusively in Korea.

Eventually, Korean-based projects made their way across the world following the end of the military rule in South Korea. Obviously, there would have been much more to watch during that time than just Death Row Prisoner (1956).

A still from Squid Game (2021) | Credits: Netflix

Over the last three decades, shows like Jewel in the Palace, Winter Sonata, and Squid Game brought great recognition to the country’s entertainment industry.

So, in honor of the progress Korean entertainment has made, here are the top 5 K-Drama shows you should watch!

1. Queen of Tears (2024)

To begin with, Queen of Tears is the most-watched Korean Drama show on Netflix,...

No Gain No Love is a South Korean romantic comedy-drama series written by Kim Hye-young. The tvN series follows the story of Son Hae-yeong, an ambitious young woman trying to convince her neighborhood convenience store employee, Kim Ji Uk to marry her so that she doesn’t miss out on a promotion. No Gain No Love stars Shin Min-a (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha) and Kim Young-dae (Shooting Stars) in the lead roles with Han Ji-hyun, Lee Sang-yi, Jeon Hye-won, and Lee Yoo-jin starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the cute romance, hilarious comedy, and likable characters in No Gain No Love here are some similar South Korean shows you should check out next.

Marriage Contract Credit – Mbc TV

Marriage Contract is a South Korean romantic drama series written by Jung Yoo-kyung. The Mbc TV series follows the story of Kang Hye-soo, a single mother who agrees to marry a Chaebol...

Explore the dark romance and paranormal genre of K-dramas for similar shows to My Demon, such as Goblin or Master's Sun. For fans of Kim Yoo-jung, Backstreet Rookie offers a slice-of-life romance with love triangles and slow-burn relationships. Both My Demon and Backstreet Rookie focus on themes of morality and personal growth, making them perfect to watch back-to-back.

After watching the sweet love story between an heiress and a demon in My Demon, K-drama viewers may be wishing for another similar series, and luckily, the perfect one came out four years ago. In 2023, Kim Yoo-jung and Song Kang starred in the fantasy romance, My Demon. Kim portrays a cruel and powerful heiress, meanwhile K-drama star Song Kang plays a demon who makes soul-binding contracts with humans but mysteriously loses his powers. When put together, these two characters form an intimate and tender bond that makes their questionable pasts unimportant.

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"Nevertheless" & "My Demon" are arguably Song Kang's best romance K-dramas. "Nevertheless" provides a realistic and intimate romantic plot, while "My Demon" is a lighter, funnier story with fantasy elements. Viewers looking for comedy and fantasy elements should watch "My Demon," while those craving a mature romance can enjoy "Nevertheless."

Song Kangs best K-drama romances are very different from each other and highlight the actors range. From Love Alarm to My Demon, Son of Netflix Song Kang has starred in some of the best K-dramas of the last few years. This includes traditional Korean dramas such as Forecasting Love and Weather and Nevertheless and web series such as Sweet Home. Although Sweet Home season 3 premiers in 2024 on Netflix, Song Kangs next K-drama after that will probably take a while.

It is interesting to look back at Song Kangs most famous characters following his major success on Netflix in the past few months,...

Kim Yoo-jung starred in the 2022 movie 20th Century Girl as Na Bo-ra, a high school girl in a love triangle. Kim delivers one of her best performances in 20th Century Girl, showcasing her range in portraying complex emotions. Fans of Kim's role in My Demon will enjoy her performance in 20th Century Girl for a charming rom-com experience.

A 2022 romantic comedy starring Kim Yoo-jung is the perfect movie for those who enjoyed her latest K-drama leading role in My Demon. One of the best K-dramas of the past few months, My Demon told the charmingly funny story of a soul-eater demon and a successful CEO who must get married as part of a complicated deal that helps both parties. Kim Yoo-jung played Do Do-hee, head of Mirae F&b. The series also starred Song Kang, who played the titular demon Jeong Gu-won. Although Kim has been an established star for a while,...

The best K-dramas of the 2010s remain timeless and are still beloved by international audiences today. Streaming platforms like Netflix have made older K-dramas more accessible and allowed them to remain relevant. Each K-drama from the 2010s, from historical romances to crime thrillers, has left a lasting impact on the genre.

The best K-dramas of the 2010s are similar to the most popular TV shows airing today, and they hold up extremely well when compared to contemporary dramas. Coming from a wide variety of genres and featuring some of the best actors in any K-dramas, the 2010s were a heyday for the series as they were gaining traction with international audiences and the production value was increasing with each year. Though some have faded out of mainstream popularity over time, they should be remembered for their contributions to and influence on K-dramas to this day.

However, before streaming, the success...

My Demon's Gu-won is a departure from Song Kang's previous roles, showcasing his versatility. My Demon and Forecasting Love and Weather offer contrasting themes and character dynamics. Song Kang's successful career includes hit K-drama roles, with Sweet Home's Cha Hyun-su being a standout.

Song Kangs most recent K-drama role, Jeong Gu-won in My Demon, hilariously flips one of his most famous characters. 2023 ended on a high note for Song Kangs career, as he starred in both Sweet Home season 2 and My Demon. The actor is now set to appear in Sweet Home season 3, which premiers in 2024. Song Kangs next K-drama after My Demon and Sweet Home remains to be announced, but the star has been on an impressive streak since 2019s Love Alarm.

With some of the best K-dramas of his generation in his resum, Song Kang has established himself as one of Koreas biggest stars. The...

Song Kang has proven his versatility across various genres, excelling in both romantic dramas like Love Alarm and intense horror like Sweet Home. Song Kang's dedication to portraying characters is unmatched, evident in his commitment to roles like taking ballet lessons for Navillera. My Demon stands out as Song Kang's most acclaimed work, showcasing his strong chemistry with Kim Yoo-jung and their award-winning performances.

Within recent years, Song Kang has risen in popularity after starring in Netflix K-dramas, many of which place Song Kang in romantic relationships. While one of Song Kang's more popular K-dramas, Sweet Home, includes action and horror, Song Kang possesses the range and ability to take on a variety of genres, including drama and romance. As Song Kang was beginning to rise in popularity, he starred in Netflix's Love Alarm, which saw his character caught up in a love triangle with a girl he and his friend had feelings for.

Song Kang is set to star in Sweet Home season 3, adding to his successful k-drama portfolio. Following Sweet Home season 3, Song Kang will begin military service, pausing his acting career temporarily. Fans eagerly await Song Kang's return to the screen post-military service for new engaging projects.

Actor Song Kang is a massive star in the k-drama scene, appearing in some of the best k-drama series like Nevertheless, Sweet Home, and My Demon, which leaves many of his fans wondering: what will Song Kang do next? Most recently, Song appeared in the 2023 series My Demon as Jeong Gu-won, a 200-year-old demon who manipulates humans into signing soul-binding contracts. His co-stars include Kim Yoo-jung, Lee Sang-yi, and Kim Hae-sook. The series first aired in November 2023 and finally came to an end in January 2024. Now that My Demon is over, Song Kang is free to take on his next project.

Song Kang has...

“Chicken Nugget” is a new live-action comedy series, based on the web-comic by Park Jidok, directed by Lee Byeong-heon, starring Kim Yoo-jung, Ryu Seung-ryong and Ahn Jae-hong streaming March 15, 2024 on Netflix:

“…’Chicken Nugget’ follows a father whose daughter, because of a machine mishap, suddenly transforms into a piece of fried chicken as he tries to figure out how to bring her back…”

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In this era of bounteous streaming series, a steady stream of cinematically-released films, internet oddities and beyond, you’d be forgiven for thinking that nearly every story has, at this point, been told already. And then something comes along to remind you that there are still original ideas left in the world: like, what if there was a show in which a human woman was turned by a machine into a chicken nugget, leaving her father and an intern who has a crush on her to try and turn her back into a human? That sound you hear is Joseph Campbell’s brain exploding. This is the premise of a new Netflix series titled – you guessed it – Chicken Nugget, and it comes from South Korean writer-director Lee Byeong-heon. Check out the wild trailer here:

Well… there it is. Your standard woman-becomes-chicken-nugget show. It is – in a glorious turn of phrase...

Kim Yoo-jung stars as a chicken nugget in Netflix's new comedy series, "Chicken Nugget." Netflix's 2024 K-drama lineup includes new seasons and original stories from great creators. Kim Yoo-jung's unexpected role after "My Demon" is actually a great move for the actress and the upcoming series.

Kim Yoo-jung becomes a chicken nugget in her next Netflix K-drama, making it the most unexpected yet perfect follow-up to My Demon. Netflix’s 2024 K-drama slate includes a lot of exciting shows, from new seasons of famous dramas like Sweet Home and Squid Game to original stories from great creators. Shortly after the end of My Demon, which aired originally on Sbs TV but streamed globally on Netflix, Kim will star in another promising drama that will be available on the streaming platform, this time in the comedy genre.

Netflix’s K-drama catalog continues to grow, with some of the most requested and popular...

My Demon is a fantasy romance K-drama created by Choi Ah-il. The Netflix series revolves around a workaholic CEO, who thinks that she has no time for romantic entanglement in her life but when a demon loses his powers and comes to work for her as a recruit, things change and they both fall in love with each other. My Demon stars Song Kang, Kim Yoo-Jung, Lee Sang-Yi, Jo Hye-Joo, Lee Yoon-Ji, and Kim Hae-Sook. So, if you loved the Netflix series here are some similar shows you could watch next.

Doom at Your Service (Netflix & Viki) Credit – tvN

The fantasy-drama Korean drama revolves around a hard-working woman named Dong-kyung who gets diagnosed with brain cancer. Frustrated with everything in her life, Dong-kyung curses the world and wishes for everything to disappear. What she didn’t was that her wish would bring the Doom himself to her doorstep. Now, realizing...

K-drama lovers old and new have united in their love for the Netflix original My Demon. The show, which stars Song Kang and Kim Yoo-Jung in leading roles, has been at the top of the charts ever since it started airing in December. We’ve all got to figure out what we can do to fill the void that’s going to be left behind by the show. The show follows an immortal demon, Gu-Won, and the woman who leads to him losing his powers in a story of past lives and love. As the show progressed, we slowly learned about how Gu-Won became a demon and found Do-Hee. Gu-Won’s story begins with his past human life as Seo Yi-Sun. Yi-Sun’s life began in luxury, as he belonged to the family of a nobleman. Yi-Sun was never one to care for formalities, though. He simply wanted to explore...

Netflix’s My Demon is the talk of the town this winter season. The fantasy drama stars two huge names, Song Kang and Kim Yoo-Jung, in the leading roles of a 200-year-old demon and the human he falls in love with. From expensive luxury outfits to lavish localities and the visuals of the leading couple, the show screams “popular schoolkid.” Seeing as the show is the season’s biggest trend, fans are waiting with bated breath for the next episode. Unfortunately, the K-drama has been postponed by a week by Sbs as the network plans on airing the year-end drama award show, “2023 Sbs Drama Awards,” this weekend. Of course, this has left fans devastated, as it’s already a struggle waiting for weekly episodes. Now we meet our favorite demon and his wife in the new year on the 5th and 6th of January.

My Demon blends comedy with fantasy...

"My Demon" features a unique twist on classic K-drama tropes and follows a demon protagonist who feeds off souls. The K-drama combines comedy, romance, and action with themes of family drama and betrayal. The strong cast includes Song Kang as the 200-year-old demon Gu-won and Kim Yoo-jung as the CEO Do-hee in an unusual love story.

My Demon, one of Netflix’s new K-drama series, features a strong cast of characters led by a compelling protagonist duo. While there have been a lot of Grim Reapers in K-dramas, My Demon takes that trope in an unexpected direction with the story of Gu-won, a demon who feeds off people’s souls. My Demon includes classic enemies-to-lovers and fake marriage dynamics, with Gu-won and Do-hee at the center of an unusual love story.

Like many of Netflix’s best Korean dramas, My Demon will have 16 episodes in total. The series combines comedy,...

Netflix revealed the release date schedule for the rest of My Demon Season 1. 

The hit K-Drama - starring the likes of Kim Yoo-jung and Song Kang - started its Season 1 run on Friday, November 24.

It debuted to an almost instantly ravenous fanbase, as the series shot up to number three on Netflix's top 10 worldwide in its first week (via Kpopmap).

Read full article on The Direct.

My Demon's remarkable cast is led by two Korean drama favorites namely 20th Century Girl star Kim Yoo-jung and Sweet Home actor Song Kang.

The Sbs-produced K-Drama, which Netflix has streaming rights to, revolves around the story of a contract marriage between a multimillionaire heiress and a demon who goes to Earth after seemingly losing his powers. 

My Demon's first two episodes premiered on Netflix on Thursday, November 24. 

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My Demon is turning out to be quite funny and has some surprisingly real moments in its absurd plot. That is a very common K-drama trait as it is, but this show is looking to be more interesting than the description made it out to be. Additionally, we all love a good old-fashioned enemies-to-lovers K-drama with a simple plot and lots of swoon-worthy moments (King the Land being the biggest example of the year). It doesn’t hurt that the show doesn’t hesitate to have entire scenes of just Song Kang and Kim You-Jung’s perfect faces, and the fashion is, as always, impeccable. It’s nice to see a rich female lead for once (I’m glad that’s changing). Episode 1 of My Demon ended with Gu-Won and Do-Hee drowning but later waking up on a beach somewhere. That’s when Gu-Won realizes the cross on his hand is now on Do-Hee’s,...

My Demon is a fantasy romance K-drama created by Choi Ah-il. The Netflix series revolves around a workaholic CEO, who thinks that she has no time for romantic entanglement in her life but when a demon loses his powers and comes to work for her as a new recruit, things change and they both fall in love with each other.

The fantasy K-drama is going to be filled with cute and melodramatic moments just like all of the other K-dramas we love and because of its fantasy element, it seems similar to other K-dramas like Doom at Your Service and Tale of the Nine Tailed.

My Demon – Episode Guide (When are the Episodes Coming Out?) Credit – Netflix

My Demon consists of sixteen episodes in total. The series is premiering on Netflix with its first episode on November 24, with the next episode coming out the next day on November 25. The rest...

Netflix has its A-game on when it comes to Korean dramas, as it releases a new fantastic show, or at least, an addicting one, on a weekly basis. Recently, we’ve had some gems like Doona, Castaway Diva, and A Time Called You that have been loved by audiences and critics alike. Now, it’s finally time for the highly anticipated Song Kang and Kim You-Jung-starring K-drama My Demon to have us on our knees begging for mercy. Alright, this is a very unserious statement, but everyone’s just so excited to be taken in by this girlboss-demon combination that we can’t help but imagine it’s going to be a super hit even if it manages to bring nothing new to the table. People are already screaming about the “face cards” these two very attractive actors are bringing to the show, which is reason enough to give it a go.

Inspired by her personal experience of growing up in the 1990s, first-time director Bang Woo-ri pens a charming nod to the yesteryears with her endearing debut about puppy love, friendship, and sweet nostalgia, which premiered at the 27th Busan Film Festival.

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It is 1999, and seventeen-year-old Na Bo-ra (Kim Yoo-jung) is a high school student who makes a pact with her bosom buddy Yeon-du (Roh Yoon-seo). It all started when the latter discovers that she has a crucial heart condition that required immediate surgery abroad. However, she unwillingly falls for the school jock, Baek Hyun-jin (Park Jung-woo.) and decides to stay behind to pursue him. That's until Bo-ra agrees to play both Cupid and Sherlock, sleuthing out all there is to know about her best friend's new love interest for her, until she gets back from the surgery. As time passes,...

Set in South Korea during the late ’90s, sentimental rom-com “20th Century Girl” offers local audiences a generous helping of nostalgia, while feeding Westerners’ growing appetite for content from the country that gave them BTS and “Squid Game.” Director Bang Woo-ri’s feature debut follows a 17-year-old as she navigates her life-changing first love and the intricacy of female friendship, joining the list of big- and smallscreen Korean love stories set in the era, including “Architecture 101” and “Twenty-Five and Twenty-One.” Available worldwide via Netflix, the coming-of-age movie offers a memorable study of how youthful errors, however silly or trivial, can define our lives.

It begins as a 17-year-old Bo-ra (Kim You-jung) says goodbye to best friend Yeon-doo (Noh Yoon-seo) as she leaves for the U.S. to undergo a serious heart surgery. During their time apart, Bo-ra is asked to find out all she can about her friend’s crush,...