1. MOVE TO HEAVEN:
EPISODES: 10
STARRING: Lee Je Hoon, Tang Jun Sang, Hong Seung Hee
GENRES: Life, Family, Drama
AIRING ON: Netflix
STORYLINE:
Han Geu Roo is an autistic 20-year-old. He works for his father's business "Move To Heaven," a company that specializes in crime scene cleanup, where they also collect and arrange items left by deceased people, and deliver them to the bereaved family. When Geu Roo's father dies, Geu Roo's guardianship passes to his uncle, ex-convict Cho Sang Gu, who is a martial arts fighter in underground matches. Per the father's will, Sang Gu must care for and work with Geu Roo in "Move To Heaven" for three months to gain full guardianship and claim the inheritance. Eying money, Sang Gu agrees to the conditions and moves in.
2. IF YOU WISH UPON ME:
EPISODES: 16
STARRING: Ji Chang Wook, Choi Soo Young, Sung Dong Il, Won Ji An, Jeon Chae Un
GENRES: Medical, Life, Drama, Romance
AIRING ON: KBS2, Viki
STORYLINE:
Troubled convict Yun Gyeo Re (Ji Chang Wook) is ordered to do community service at an end-of-life care facility for the terminally ill. He must work with the tireless Kang Tae Sik (Sung Dong II), the leader of the facility's volunteer team. Tae Sik has launched a unit called Team Genie, which seeks to make the final wishes of dying patients come true, no matter what they ask for. Gyeo Re also meets Seo Yeon Ju (Choi Sooyoung), a young nurse who tries to keep her patients physically active and full of cheer. Will working with Team Genie and Yeon Ju help turn Gyeo Re's life around or is it already too late for him?
3. SEASONS OF BLOSSOMS:
EPISODES: 16
STARRING: Seo Ji Hoon, So Ju Yeon, Kim Min Kyu, Kang Hye Won, Yoon Hyun Soo, Oh Yu Jin
GENRES: Romance, Youth, Drama
AIRING ON: Wavve
STORYLINE:
In the aftermath of a tragic event at Seoyeon High School six years ago, the lives of past and present students are intertwined. Lee Ha Min (Seo Ji Hoon), a seemingly joyful student haunted by inner darkness, and Han So Mang (So Ju Yeon), a shy but compassionate girl, are connected to present-day students Lee Jae Min (Kim Min Kyu), Yoon Bo Mi (Kang Hye Won), Kang Sun Hee (Oh Yoo Jin), and Choi Jin Young (Yoon Hyun Soo). Each character carries hidden pain and complexity as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and impending adulthood. Their interconnected stories explore themes of love, loss, and personal growth.
4. THE DEVIL JUDGE:
EPISODES: 16
STARRING: Ji Sung, Kim Min Jung, Park Jin Young, Park Gyu Young, Jeon Chae Eun, Kim Jae Kyung
GENRES: Mystery, Law, Crime, Drama
AIRING ON: TvN
STORYLINE:
In a dystopian Korea where society has collapsed and distrust in leaders runs deep, Head Trial Judge Kang, known as the "Devil Judge," runs a brutal courtroom reality show, punishing the guilty with ruthless precision. His mysterious persona divides public opinion -some view him as a hero, while others suspect his true intentions. A bitter rivalry ensues between the "Devil Judge" and the ambitious Jung Sun Ah, a corporate foundation director. Amidst this chaos, two childhood friends, rookie Judge Kim Ga On and Police Officer Yoon Soo Hyun, strive for true justice, challenging both the scheming Jung Sun Ah and the notorious Kang.
5. THE GREAT SHAMAN GA DOO-SHIM:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Kim Sae Ron, Nam Da Reum
GENRES: Mystery, Romance, Youth, Supernatural
AIRING ON: Daum Kakao Tv
STORYLINE:
Na U Su is the very picture of high school perfection: He comes from a wealthy family, is outstandingly handsome, is every teacher's favorite student at Seoul's most prestigious high school, and unfailingly tops the class with his sky-high grades. But his life is about to turn on its head: The student with the lowest grades in his class is found dead in what at first appears to have been a suicide, and a girl named Ga Du Sim transfers into his class.Ga Du Sim longs to be a run-of-the-mill high schooler, but she is fated to become a mighty, evil spirit-chasing shaman. The only problem is that she struggles to see spirits, both evil and benevolent. Her grandmother once told her that if she could survive being 18, she would be able to live a normal life. But the death of the student with low grades soon turns out to have a supernatural link. And furthermore, she soon learns that Na U Su has suddenly gained the ability to see spirits.Together, they realize, they have the power to fight back against the powers of evil, which are now threatening to overrun the school. But could their ghost-busting partnership one day blossom into romance?
5. ALICE, THE FINAL WEAPON:
EPISODES: 8
STARRING: Park Se Wan, Song Geon Hee
GENRES: Action, Thriller, Romance, Youth
AIRING ON: viki
STORYLINE:
Gyeo Wool (Park Se Wan), a trained killer disguised as a high school transfer student, crosses paths with Yeo Reum (Song Geon Hee), a traumatized classmate who can only feel alive through pain. When a criminal organization begins hunting them, these two unlikely allies are forced together in a dangerous game of survival. As they navigate their complex relationship and fight for their lives, Gyeo Wool and Yeo Reum must rely on each other's unique skills to stay one step ahead of their pursuers. This intense thriller explores the depths of human survival and connection in the face of extreme circumstances.
6. A TIME CALLED YOU:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Ahn Hyo Seop, Jeon Yeo Been, Kang Joon
GENRES: Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
AIRING ON: Netflix
STORYLINE:
Han Jun Hee's boyfriend Koo Yeon Jun died one year ago. She still hasn't gotten over his death and misses him a lot. One day, she somehow travels back in time to the year 1998 and finds herself as high school student Kwon Min Joo. There, she meets high school student Nam Si Heon. She is surprised to see how much Nam Si Heon resembles her late boyfriend Koo Yeon Jun.
Nam Si Heon is outgoing and attractive; girls adore him. His best friend Jung In Kyu develops a crush on Kwon Min Joo.
7. MYSTIC POP-UP BAR:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Hwang Jung Eum, Yook Sung Jae, Choi Won Young
GENRES: Mystery, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
AIRING ON: Netflix
STORYLINE:
Mystic Pop-up Bar tells the story of a mysterious pojangmacha (outdoor drinking establishment) run by an ill-tempered woman named Weol-ju (Hwang Jung-eum), an innocent part-time employee named Han Kang-bae (Yook Sung-jae), and a former afterlife detective known as Chief Gwi (Choi Won-young) who visit customers in their dreams to help resolve their problems.Kang-bae has a unique ability that is useful to Weol-ju - with a touch, he can make people pour out all their troubles. This is very useful to Weol-ju who needs to settle the grudges of 100,000 souls.
8. FROM NOW ON SHOWTIME:
EPISODES: 16
STARRING: Park Hae Jin, Jin Ki Joo, Jung Joon Ho
GENRES: Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
AIRING ON: Viki
STORYLINE:
Cha Cha Woong (Park Hae Jin), a charismatic stage magician, secretly employs ghosts as his assistants.When he meets Go Seul Hae (Jin Ki Joo), a police officer who can also see spirits but fears her ability, an unusual partnership begins. Despite his initial reluctance, Cha Woong is persuaded to use his supernatural connections to help solve crimes. As they work together to catch criminals with the help of his ghostly "employees," an unexpected romantic tension develops between them.
9. MY PERFECT STRANGER:
EPISODES: 16
STARRING: Kim Dong Wook, Jin Ki Joo
GENRES: Mystery, Romance, Drama, Sci-fi
AIRING ON: Wavve, Viki, Kocowa
STORYLINE:
Hae Jun, a man with a cynical demeanor, works as an anchor at a news station. His unique personality can be attributed to his mother's abandonment when he was young and his grandfather's constant criticism, considering him the only flaw in their otherwise flawless family. Despite his grandfather's ignorance, Hae Jun rises to success in his career as a righteous reporter. However, his world is turned upside down when he unexpectedly comes across a time machine, something he never thought could exist. Yoon Young leads an ordinary life as an editor at a publishing company until she discovers her mother's lifeless body by a riverside. One day, her life takes a drastic turn when she gets struck by an invisible car near the same riverside and wakes up in the year 1987. The two gradually come to understand that the recurrent coincidences between them carry a deeper significance beyond mere chance.
10. UNLOCK MY BOSS:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Chae Jong Hyeop, Seo Eun Soo, Park Sung Woong
GENRES: Thriller, Mystery, Comedy, Fantasy
AIRING ON: Viki, Prime video, Netflix
STORYLINE:
Kim Sun Joo (Park Sung Woong), a renowned IT company CEO, is brutally murdered by an unknown killer. His spirit inexplicably inhabits his smartphone, where he remains trapped until Park In Sung (Chae Jong Hyeop), an unemployed university graduate, discovers the device. Desperate to solve his own murder, Sun Joo offers In Sung a substantial reward to help him. In Sung reluctantly agrees and takes over Sun Joo's role as CEO, working alongside his skeptical secretary Jung Se Yeon (Seo Eun Soo). Together, they secretly investigate the circumstances of Sun Joo's death, hoping to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice.
11. DARK HOLE:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Kim Ok Bin, Lee Jun Hyuk,
GENRES: Action, Thriller, Horror, Sci-fi
AIRING ON: Wetv, Viki, IQIYI
STORYLINE:
Detective Lee Hwa Sun (Kim Ok Bin), a widow whose husband was brutally murdered, works in the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. When she receives a phone call from her husband's killer, she follows the lead to Mujishi, discovering a city transformed by a mysterious dark smoke that mutates residents into monstrous creatures. Partnering with Yoo Tae Han (Lee Joon Hyuk), a former local detective, Hwa Sun must unravel the city's terrifying mystery while seeking her husband's murderer. Facing impossible odds, the duo battles the transformed inhabitants and the dark, sinister force threatening to consume the entire city.
12. THE KILLING VOTE:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Park Hae Jin, Park Sung Woong, Im Ji Yeon
GENRES: Thriller, Mystery, Horror
AIRING ON: Prime Video, Wavve
STORYLINE:
The series follows a mysterious figure known as Gaetal, who conducts surveys via text message to decide whether to put certain vicious criminals to death, then murders them if more than fifty percent of those who respond favor a death sentence.
13. HE IS PSYCHOMETRIC:
EPISODES: 16
STARRING: Park Jin Young, Shin Ye Eun, Kim Kwon, Kim Da Swon
GENRES: Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural
AIRING ON: Wetv, Viki
STORYLINE:
Lee Ahn (Jinyoung) possesses a unique psychometric ability that allows him to uncover secrets through touch. When he meets Yoon Jae In (Shin Ye Eun), a girl desperately guarding a painful past, their lives become intertwined. As they navigate their complex emotions and hidden traumas, Lee Ahn and Jae In develop a deep connection that helps them heal and understand each other.
14. MEMORIST:
EPISODES: 16
STARRING: Yoo Seung Ho, Lee Se Young, Jo Sung Ha
GENRES: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Supernatural
AIRING ON: Wetv, Viki, Tubi
STORYLINE:
Dong Baek possesses an extraordinary gift - the ability to delve into the memories of those he touches. His remarkable talent, striking appearance, and no-nonsense approach have made him a world-renowned detective. However, his penchant for using fists before words can be a headache for his colleagues. On the other hand, Han Sun Mi, a prodigious profiler, passed the bar exam at twenty, earned a criminal psychology doctorate, and attained the rank of senior superintendent. She's a genius in solving cold cases, motivated by a personal secret. When these two exceptional professionals encounter a serial killer with abilities beyond their own, a thrilling battle unfolds.
15. ALICE:
EPISODES: 16
STARRING: Kim Hee Sun, Joo Won, Kwak Shi Yang, Lee Da In
GENRES: Mystery, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Melodrama
AIRING ON: Netflix, Viki
STORYLINE:
In 2050, the organization Alice was formed as a way for humans to travel into another time and parallel world. Soon, however, the "Book of Prophecy" was discovered, which predicted the end of travelers. In an attempt to prevent the book from falling into the wrong hands, Alice sends Yoo Min Hyuk and Yoon Tae Yi to 1992 to retrieve it from the last known keeper of the book. It was during this mission that Tae Yi realized she was pregnant with Yoo Min Hyuk's child and decided to stay to raise their child and hid from Yoo Min Hyuk by changing her name to Park Sun Young.
Park Jin Gyeom, the son of Park Sun Young, is a successful detective in 2020. His path crossed with the Yoon Tae Yi of this world, a physics professor specializing in quantum and temporal mechanics, and who looks exactly like his mother. The meeting of Park Jin Gyeom and Yoon Tae Yi was the start of their journey to rediscover the Book of Prophecy and their search for answers.
16. THE FIRST RESPONDERS:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Kim Rae Won, Son Ho Jun, Gong Seung Yeon
GENRES: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Drama
AIRING ON: Disney+, Hulu
STORYLINE:
Follow the joint operations of a police force and a fire department, who together will tell a thrilling story. Fierce detective Jin Ho Gae is all about catching low-lifes. He solves cases with his excellent ability to grasp crime scenes, read a criminal's mind, and has a strong will to win. While the fearless firefighter Bong Do Jin, who seems cold on the outside, is nice to those around him, and he takes good care of victims. He rushes to fire sites without a moment of hesitation. Joining the duo is Song Seol, an empathetic paramedic who heals broken hearts while treating wounds.