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Top Korean dramas of 2024 - K-drama fans can enjoy the diverse offerings with sci-fi Blood Free to romantic comedy Queen of Tears. Here's a curated list to keep your binge-watch needs sorted!
Top Korean dramas of 2024 to stream: Marry My Husband to A Shop for Killer
Last Updated: 07.11 PM, May 21, 2024
The year 2024 has been nothing short of spectacular, as it continues to offer a plethora of fascinating K-dramas. From eccentric comedy dramas to intriguing science fiction and mysterious revenge dramas, fans are elated to experience vibrant and riveting K-dramas that are different from the popular romance genre. If you’re looking for something engaging for your weekend binge-watch, then stream these top Korean dramas of 2024.
Top Korean dramas of 2024
Blood Free
- Cast: Ju Ji-hoon, Han Hyo-joo, Park Ji-Yeon
- IMDb: 7.1/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Packed with mystery and science fiction, Blood Free revolves around the titular BF company, a biotechnology company that becomes the pioneer of lab-grown meat and dominates the primary food chain. However, things go out of hand when BF’s CEO faces life threats and hires a professional bodyguard with a hidden past. The multi-layered storyline and enchanting characters will keep you glued to your screens.
Marry My Husband
- Cast: Park Min-young, Na In-woo, Lee Yi-kyung, and Song Ha-yoon
- IMDb: 7.9/10
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
The story revolves around a terminally ill woman who finds out that her husband and best friend are having an affair. When fate gives her a second chance to travel back in time, she ensures to get heavy payback with a twisted revenge scheme. Apart from romance and revenge, the series was trending for its fast-paced narrative and engaging characters and dialogues.
A Shop for Killers
- Cast: Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun
- IMDb: 8.1/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
The plot revolves around the past and present timelines of a young orphan who faces the wrath of deadly killers after the death of her secretive uncle. From adrenaline rush to mind-boggling action and bloody violence, the series is a perfect thriller with a cliffhanger ending that you won’t get over.
Wonderful World
- Cast: Cha Eun-woo and Kim Nam-joo
- IMDb: 7.8/10
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
If you’re looking for something melodramatic with a gripping thriller twist, then Wonderful World is the perfect binge-watch option for you. The plot revolves around a professor or writer whose perfect family life crumbles after an unfortunate accident in which she loses her only child. Fate intertwines her sufferings and revenge motive with another grief-stricken character who is too shady to pin hope on. Explore their journey to emotional healing and growth as they expose corrupt politics.
Queen of Tears
- Cast: Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won
- IMDb: 8.3/10
- Where to watch: Netflix
The story revolves around a troubled married couple on the verge of divorce. Despite their class differences, Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun-woo navigate their crumbling relationship and rekindle their romance. The series dethroned the all-time popular Crash Landing on You with its record-breaking viewership for the finale episode. Explore this emotionally driven love story by keeping several tissues at hand.
A Killer Paradox
- Cast: Choi Woo-shik, Son Suk-ku, and Lee Hee-joon
- IMDb: 7.2
- Where to watch: Netflix
If you’re looking for some adventurous action-violence K-drama, then A Killer Paradox might cater to your needs. It revolves around a college student trapped in an endless cat-and-mouse chase with an eccentric detective after he accidentally kills a serial killer and discovers his special abilities in eliminating evil people.
Parasyte: The Grey
- Cast: Jeon So-nee, Koo Kyo-hwan, and Lee Jung-hyun
- IMDb: 7.2
- Where to watch: Netflix
This gripping sci-fi body horror is a live-action spin-off of the popular Japanese manga series. The plot revolves around a special task force that is recruited to save people from the mysterious parasitic creatures that are teaming up to capture and reign over humanity. With compelling VFX effects and power-packed performances, you must binge-watch this riveting K-drama.
Special mentions: Chicken Nugget (Netflix), Doctor Slump (Netflix)
The plot of Chicken Nugget revolves around an eccentric father who wishes to get his daughter back to life after she is transformed into a chicken nugget. Doctor Slump traces the unlikely love story of two medical professionals and childhood rivals who meet again at the worst slumps of their lives. The series beautifully touches on the themes of depression and work-related stress.