As the leading force in the OTT industry, Netflix is poised to assert its dominance in the Korean content landscape in 2024, presenting an expansive roster of original productions that underline its unparalleled influence compared to other platforms. Gone are the days when Korean movies and series were limited to local audiences. What captivating original Korean content will Netflix unveil for the global audience this year? Let’s explore the lineup of Netflix Korea’s series for 2024.
in the 1st quarter of 2024, available on Netflix korea
Netflix Korean Series 1- Chicken nugget
A comedy unfolds as two men embark on a comical journey to restore Min-ah (played by Kim Yoo-jung), who finds herself transformed into chicken nuggets after entering an enigmatic machine, back to her human form.
- Genre: Comedy
- Starring: Ryu Seung-ryong, Ahn Jae-hong, Kim Yoo-jung (Special cameo)
- Director/Screenwriter: Lee Byung-hun
- Based on the Webtoon: Dakgangjeong(meaning Chicken Nugget)
- Release Date: March 15, 2024
Recently in Korea, there has been a trend of adapting webtoons into TV series, and “Chicken Nugget” (originally titled “Dakgangjeong”) stands out with its particularly captivating and imaginative storyline. It’s not easy for a scriptwriter to conceive a plot where a person transforms into a dish like Chicken Nugget.
The real challenge, however, lies in the successful transition of such imaginative storytelling into a live-action format. While director Lee Byung-hun shoulders the responsibility of directing, the crucial question remains: how adeptly can they bring this fantastical concept to life on screen?
Netflix Korean Series 2-My Name is Loh Kiwan
A cinematic tale unfolds as Giwon, a North Korean defector, arrives in Belgium, carrying the final flicker of hope in his life. This poignant film captures the poignant encounter, separation, and love between Giwon and Mari, a woman who has lost the purpose in her own existence.
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Cast: Song Joong-ki, Choi Sung-eun
- Director/Screenwriter: Kim Hee-jin
- Release Date: March 1, 2024
- Original Work: Novel “Encountering Loh Gi-wan(로기완을 만났다)”
Netflix Korean Series 3-A Killier Paradox
“Distinguishing whether he is a divine hero or a condemned villain proves challenging. This narrative unfolds around an ordinary man thrust into a series of murders by the hand of fate, with a relentless detective committed to apprehending him.
- Cast: Choi Woo-seok, Son Seok-koo
- Director: Lee Chang-hee
- Screenwriter: Kim Da-min
- Release Date: February 2024
- Original Work: NomaBi, KkoMaBi’s Naver webtoon “A Killers’ Paradox”
- Release Date: February 9, 2024
Netflix Korean Series 4-The Bequeathed
Following her uncle’s unassuming demise, a woman inherits a mountain, unwittingly plunging into a series of foreboding events. With concealed secrets gradually emerging, a compelling narrative unfolds, wrapped in an aura of mystery and intrigue.
- Genre: Mystery, Crime, Horror
- Cast: Kim Hyun-joo, Park Hee-soon, Park Byung-eun, Ryu Kyung-soo
- Director: Min Hong-nam
- Screenwriters: Yeon Sang-ho, Min Hong-nam, Hwang Eun-young
- Release Date: January 2024
- Original Work: Webtoon The Bequeathed
- Release Date: January 19, 2024
Netflix Korean Series 5-Badland hunters
In a world left in ruins, those who navigate the lawless wilderness ruled only by power find themselves entangled in the final, epic battle for survival in this action-packed blockbuster.
- Genre: Action, Post-Apocalyptic, Zombie
- Cast: Ma Dong-seok, Lee Hee-joon, Lee Jun-young, Noh Jung-eui
- Director: Heo Myung-hang / Screenplay: Kim Bo-tong, Kwak Jae-min
- Release Date: January 26, 2024
Originally identified as a sequel set in the same universe as “Concrete Utopia, which debuted in 2023, this chapter is directed by the acclaimed Heo Myung-hang, known for steering the next installment in Ma Dong-seok’s esteemed “Outlaws” franchise. Undergoing a title transformation, the film evolved from its original “Wilderness” to the alluring “Badland Hunters.”
in the 2nd quarter of 2024, available on Netflix korea
Netflix Korean Series 6-Parasyte: The Grey
Mysterious parasitic creatures suddenly appear, using humans as hosts to commit murders and build their dominance. In response, humans strive to confront and combat these parasitic entities in an effort to prevent their malevolent influence.
- Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Horror
- Cast: Gu Kyo-hwan, Jeon So-nee, Lee Jung-hyun
- Director: Yeon Sang-ho / Screenplay: Yeon Sang-ho, Ryu Yong-jae
- Adapted from the manga “Parasyte” by Iwaaki Hitoshi
Yeon Sang-ho is directing the production of a live-action drama adaptation of the immensely popular Japanese manga “Parasyte,” known for its success in Japan.
Netflix Korean Series 7-The 8 show
- Genre: Thriller, Black Comedy
- Cast: Ryu Jun-yeol, Jeon Woo-hee, Park Jung-min, Lee Yeol-eum, Park Hae-jun, Lee Joo-young, Moon Jung-hee, Bae Sung-woo
- Director/Screenplay: Han Jae-rim
- Based on the webtoons “Money Game”
Netflix Korean Series 8-Sweet home 3
In a world that signifies the conclusion of monstrous transformations and the dawn of a new era for humanity, individuals stand at the precarious crossroads between monsters and humans. The narrative unfolds as a tale of their relentless and desperate struggle, portraying the more intense and urgent battles faced by those navigating the ambiguous boundary between the two.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller, Dystopia
- Cast: Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, Lee Si-young, Go Min-si
- Directors: Lee Eung-bok, Park So-hyun
- Based on the webtoon “Sweet Home”
Netflix Korean Series 9-Hierarchy
A tale unfolds as a transfer student, harboring a mysterious secret, joins the elite society where the top 0.01% dictate order and law. As the newcomer disrupts their solid world, rifts emerge, unraveling a captivating story of intrigue and unfolding events.
- Genre: School, Romance, Revenge
- Cast: Noh Jung-eui, Lee Chae-min, Kim Je-won, Ji Hye-won, Lee Won-jung
- Director: Bae Hyun-jin / Screenplay: Choo Hye-mi
In the 3rd quarter of 2024, Available on Netflix korea
Netflix Korean Series 10-돌풍(Loosely translated as “Gust,” the official English name has not been disclosed)
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The story revolves around the Prime Minister’s fervent desire to uproot a deeply corrupt and entrenched power, sparking a confrontation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy(In the Korean context, the Minister of Economy and the Minister of Education typically assume the role of Deputy Prime Minister).
- Genre: Drama, Political
- Cast: Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Hee-ae
- Director: Kim Yong-wan / Screenplay: Park Kyung-soo
Netflix Korean Series 11-Gyeongseong Creature 2
Set in Seoul in 2024, this narrative unfolds the perpetual bonds and fateful encounters of Chae-ok, experiencing the spring of Gyeongseong, alongside Ho-jae, bearing a striking resemblance to Tae-sang. Their story intricately weaves destiny and ill-fated connections.
- Genre: Thriller, Monster
- Cast: Park Seo-joon, Han Seo-hee, Lee Mu-saeng, Bae Hyun-sung
- Director: Jung Dong-yoon / Screenplay: Kang Eun-kyung
Netflix Korean Series 12-Officer black belt
Martial artist Lee Jung-do, boasting a 9th-degree black belt in Taekwondo, Kendo, and Judo, teams up with parole officer Kim Sun-min. Together, they function as “Officer Black Belt,” employing their heightened senses and martial arts expertise to monitor individuals with electronic anklets, preventing crimes in a captivating narrative.
- Genre: Action, Comedy
- Cast: Kim Woo-bin, Kim Sung-kyun
- Director/Screenplay: Kim Ju-hwan
Netflix Korean Series 13-Alone in the woods
In the midst of an idyllic summer at a pension, the arrival of a mysterious woman triggers a cascade of events, causing the owner to grapple fiercely to preserve their cherished life in this gripping mystery thriller.
- Genre: Mystery, Suspense
- Cast: Kim Yoon-seok, Yoon Kye-sang, Go Min-si, Lee Jung-eun
- Director: Mo Wan-il / Screenplay: Son Ho-young
In the 4th quarter of 2024, Available on netflix Korea
Netflix Korean Series 14-The great flood
As Earth faces its last day submerged in a colossal flood, a group of individuals fights for humanity’s final hope within the confines of a submerged apartment complex. This SF disaster blockbuster vividly portrays their battle for survival in the midst of impending catastrophe.
- Genre: Disaster, SF
- Cast: Kim Da-mi, Park Hae-soo
- Director/Screenplay: Kim Byung-woo
Netflix Korean Series 15-uprising
In the tumultuous era of the Japanese invasions, the narrative follows the son of Joseon’s foremost warrior clan and his childhood companion, the trusted servant of the family. As they find themselves on opposing sides, the story delves into their reunion as rebels fighting against the invaders.
- Genre: Historical, War, Action
- Cast: Kang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Sun-kyu, Jung Sung-il
- Director: Kim Sang-man / Screenplay: Park Chan-wook, Shin Cheol
Netflix Korean Series 16-Hellbound 2
- Genre: Horror, Dark Fantasy
- Cast: Kim Hyun-joo, Kim Sung-cheol, Kim Shin-rok, Yang Dong-geun, Im Sung-jae, Lee Dong-hee, Yang Ik-june, Lee Re, Moon Geun-young
- Director: Yeon Sang-ho / Screenplay: Yeon Sang-ho, Choi Gyu-seok
- Based on the webtoon “Hell” by Yeon Sang-ho.
Netflix Korean Series 17-The Trunk
The emergence of a trunk by the lakeside unveils the secrets of an enigmatic marriage service, delving into the peculiar story of a man and a woman entwined within this unusual union.
- Genre: Romance, Mystery
- Cast: Seo Hyun-jin, Gong Yoo
- Director: Kim Gyu-tae / Screenplay: Park Eun-young
- Based on the novel “Trunk” by Kim Ryeo-ryeong
Netflix Korean Series 18-The Trauma Code: Heroes on call
Baek Kang-hyuk, a brilliant trauma surgeon seasoned in war zones, takes the helm of a financially burdened intensive trauma team at a renowned university hospital. Against the odds, he endeavors to turn the once-notorious trauma team into a real-life, life-saving trauma center.
- Genre: Medical, Drama
- Cast: Joo Ji-hoon, Choo Young-woo, Yoon Kyung-ho, Ha Young, Jung Jae-gwang
- Director: Lee Do-yoon / Screenplay: Choi Tae-gang
- Based on the web novel “Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour” by Hansaniga.
Netflix Korean Series 19-Mr. Plankton
A road variety that drifts like ‘plankton,’ unable to connect anywhere or with anyone, portraying the romantic comedy of these floating individuals.
- Genre: Romantic, Comedy
- Cast: Woo Do-hwan, Lee Yoo-mi, Oh Jung-se, Kim Hae-sook
- Director: Hong Jong-chan / Screenplay: Jo Yong
Netflix Korean Series 20-Squid Game 2
- Genre: Thriller, Death Game
- Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Gong Yoo, Wi Ha-joon, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Park Kyu-young, Cho Yoo-ri, Kang Ae-shim, Lee Da-wit, Lee Jin-wook, Choi Seung-hyun, Jo Jae-won, Won Ji-an, Kim Si-eun
- Director/Screenplay: Hwang Dong-hyuk
The original title of “Chicken Nugget” was Dakgangjeong https://triviaaboutkorea.com/dakgangjeong/
Interested in learning more about “Alone in the Woods”? https://triviaaboutkorea.com/alone-in-the-woods/
What are the most popular shows on Netflix https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/most-popular/
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