From Queen of Tears to Wonderful World, these are the best new K-dramas all Korean drama fans should watch this March 2024.
Following the record-breaking popularity of K-dramas like A Killer Paradox in February 2024, K-town is all set to entertain you with their upcoming line-up of new k-dramas releasing in the following month of March. From the romance drama Queen of Tears to the thriller Wonderful World, these Korean dramas will keep you glued to your screens this March 2024.
Leading the list is Netflix’s ‘must-watch rom-com of the year’ Queen of Tears, starring Kim Soo-hyun. The show also stars leading Korean actress Kim Ji-won, who is popular for her critically acclaimed performances in Arthdal Chronicles (2019) and My Liberation Notes (2022). Written by the same writer who did Crash Landing on You, Queen of Tears is one of the most-awaited upcoming K-dramas releasing in March 2024.
Meanwhile, portraying a mother’s unconditional love for her son is the Yi Seung-young directorial Wonderful World. One of the best new thriller K-dramas releasing in March 2024, the Disney+ original is penned by Kim Jieun, who is famous for the 2020 hit series Lie After Lie.
According to an official statement by the streaming giant, Wonderful World will tell the hard-hitting story of desperate mother Eun Soo-hyun (played by Kim Nam-joo), “who will go to extraordinary lengths to exact revenge for the death of her son.” The show also stars K-pop group ASTRO’s member Cha Eun-woo in the lead role.
Not to forget the supernatural romance series Midnight Photo Studio, which marks K-drama heartthrob Joo Won’s return to the silver screen after nearly a year. The series is helmed by The Beauty Inside fame director Song Hyun-wook and will see Joo Won portray the role of a photographer inheriting a ghastly studio.
best new K-dramas releasing in March 2024 to watch
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1 /7
Directed by: Yi Seung-young
Cast: Kim Nam-joo, Cha Eun-woo, Kim Kang-woo, Lim Se-mi
Release date: 1 March
Episodes: 14
Synopsis: Psychology professor Soo-hyun’s (Kim) world is shaken after losing her son (Cha) to a dangerous group of corrupt men. Driven into desperation when the law forgives the perpetrators, Soo-hyun vows revenge.
2 /7
Directed by: Kim Hee-won and Jang Young-woo
Cast: Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Ji-won, Park Sung-hoon, Kwak Dong-yeon
Release date: 9 March
Episodes: 16
Synopsis: Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won), the heiress of a family-owned business empire, Queens Group, marries Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun), a senior official of the group. However, a crisis soon turns the couple’s life upside down. Will Hyun-woo and Hae-in be able to face the situation together, or will they fall apart?
3 /7
Directed by: Song Hyun-wook
Cast: Kwon Na-ra, Joo Won, Yoo In-soo, Eum Moon-suk
Release date: 11 March
Episodes: 16
Synopsis: Lawyer Seo Ki-joo (Joo) inherits a family photo studio only to discover that it has hidden secrets. He then teams up with photographer Han Bom (Kwon) and plans to capture the stories of the otherworldly clients that visit his studio at midnight.
4 /7
Directed by: Lee Byeong-heon
Cast: Ahn Jae-hong, Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Nam-hee
Release date: 15 March
Episodes: 12
Synopsis: In a series of mysterious events, Choi Min-ah (Kim) is turned into a fried chicken piece. It is now the responsibility of her father Choi Seon-man (Ryu) and the new intern Go Baek-jung (Ahn), to transform her back into her human form.
5 /7
Directed by: Lee Ho-jae
Cast: Kim Ha-neul, Yeon Woo-jin, Jang Seung-jo
Release date: 18 March
Episodes: 16
Synopsis: When reporter Seo Jung-won (Kim) is framed for murder, she has no choice but to team up with her ex-boyfriend, Detective Kim Tae-hyung (Yeon) to expose the culprit. Meanwhile, her husband Seo Woo-jae (Jang) hides dark secrets. Will Seo Jung-won be able to unravel the truths?
About the show: It is a Korean drama adaptation of the web novel Myeoksal Hanbeon Jabhibsida by Nyureoki.
6 /7
Directed by: Kim Soon-ok
Cast: Uhm Ki-joon, Hwang Jung-eum, Lee Joon, Lee Yoo-bi, Yoon Tae-young
Release date: 23 March
Episodes: 16
Synopsis: Seven strangers come across each other after a mysterious girl’s disappearance and soon get entangled in a web of lies. Meanwhile, each one of them is burdened by secrets. To escape it all, the seven individuals must now unite and defeat a powerful figure.
7 /7
Directed by: Hong Seok-goo
Cast: Ji Hyun-woo, Im Soo-hyang, Go Yoon
Release date: 23 March
Episodes: 50
Synopsis: A-list actor Park Do-ra (Im) loses all her fame and hits rock bottom in this new K-drama for March 2024. However, rookie producer Go Pil-sung (Ji) sees potential in her and decides to help her make a comeback. As they work together, the duo starts falling for each other.
(Hero and featured image: Courtesy Netflix)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Which Korean dramas will be released in 2024?
Some K-dramas releasing in 2024 are Queen of Tears, Wonderful World, Squid Game Season 2, Sweet Home Season 3, The Trunk and All of Us Are Dead Season 2.
– Which new K-drama releasing in March 2024 is based on a webtoon?
Grabbed By The Collar is a K-drama adaptation of the web novel Myeoksal Hanbeon Jabhibsida by Nyureoki.
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