Heartthrobs of the screen - K-Drama stars taking Netflix by storm since December

With the global rise of K-pop bands like BTS, fans have had the opportunity to discover various aspects of South Korea, eventually delving into the world of K-dramas. Particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when everyone was glued to their screens searching for new dramas to watch, K-dramas opened the doors for international audiences.

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Since December 2023, numerous new K-dramas have been released, and one element that has consistently captivated fans is the presence of attractive male leads on screen. Netflix continues its K-Drama streak, with many new series making a significant impact, with the majority expected to conclude in January 2024. 

Let's take a closer look at some of these heartthrobs and the K-dramas they are a part of:

Song Kang (My Demon)

Netflix describes this show as "A pitiless demon becomes powerless after getting entangled with an icy heiress, who may hold the key to his lost abilities — and his heart".

Episodes: 16

Genre: Romance, Comedy

Cast: Kim Yoo Jung, Lee Yoon Ji, Song Kang, Lee Sang Yi, Kim Hae Sook

Finale Date: January 13, 2023

Ji Chang-wook (Welcome to Samdalri)

The OTT platform has this to say about the show, "After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance".

Episodes: 16

Genre: Drama

Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Shin Dong Mi, Kang Mi Na, Shin Hye Sun, Kim Mi Kyung

Release Date: December 2, 2023

Jang Dong-yoon (Like Flowers in Sand)

The show has been described as "Struggling to find success, a former wrestling prodigy finds himself ready to quit until he reencounters an old friend who reignites his passion".

Episodes: 12

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Cast: Jang Dong Yoon, Yoon Jong Seok, Lee Joo Myung, Lee Joo Seung, Lee Jae Joon

Release Date: December 20, 2023

Chae Jong Hyeop (Castaway Diva)

This show is about, "Fifteen years after being stranded on a remote island, an aspiring singer reenters society — stopping at nothing to pursue her dream of becoming a diva".

Episodes: 16

Genre: Life, Music, Drama

Cast: Chae Jong Hyeop, Cha Hak Yeon, Park Eun Bin, Kim Hyo Jin, Kim Joo Heon

Finale Date: December 3, 2023

Park Seo-joon (Gyeongseong Creature)

This horror show is said to be, "Gyeongseong, 1945. In Seoul's grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur and a sleuth fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed".

New Episodes: 10

Genre: Action, Historical, Horror

Cast: Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Kim Su Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Jo Han Chul

Release Date: December 22, 2023

Song Kang (Sweet Home - Season 2)

Netflix says, "As humans turn into savage monsters and the world plunges into terror, a handful of survivors fight for their lives — and to hold on to their humanity".

New Episodes: TBA (Likely 10)

Genre: Drama, Horror

Cast: Song Kang, Lee Jin Wook, Lee Si Young, Park Gyu Young, Go Min Si

Release Date: December 1, 2023

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