Korean Dramas in May 2024: Get ready to dive into an entertaining month filled with captivating stories, as May 2024 promises an extensive line-up of Korean dramas. Watch Frankly Speaking and Dare to Love for warm fuzzy romance and a bit of comedy to make you smile ear to ear. Get your adrenaline pumped as you become one with the contestants of The 8 Show and solve drug-related crimes in Connection. If you are feeling magical with a familial drama, binge-watch Atypical Family. With a dazzling array of genres and star-studded casts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Get your Binge on!
Frankly Speaking| May 1 | Where to Watch: JTBC, Netflix
Frankly Speaking is a rom-com drama about a television news announcer and a reality TV writer. News announcer Song Ki-Baek is the right fit for his job. Usually calm and composed, and is known to be polite. Suddenly, it is said he is electrocuted and may have a disease that makes him speak everything on his mind truthfully. He has no filter, affecting his job as a News Announcer. Woo-Joo is a TV reality writer struggling because of her work, but one day, she sees Song Ki-Baek’s changed behavior and wonders if electrocution or disease can change someone’s personality so much. She thinks he has to be brought to her show and pursues him for it.
Atypical Family | May 4 | Where to Watch: JTBC, Netflix
Atypical Family is a psychological fantasy drama about a family with supernatural powers. Just like any other family, this family has its share of problems. Bok Man-heum can see the future. Bok Dong-hee can fly, and Bok Gwi-ju can travel to the past. But unfortunately, he cannot change any events from the past. Bok I-na does not have any supernatural abilities yet. Do Da-Hae get involved with the family? The family goes through modern-day problems and mental health issues until Do Da-Hae’s arrival. The show stars Jang Ki Yong from Search: WWW, Go Doo Shim from Dear My Friends, and Kim Su Hyun from Gyeongseong Creature.
The Midnight Romance at Hagwon | May 11 | Where to Watch: tvN, TVING
The Midnight Romance at Hagwon is a romantic comedy. Seo Hye Jin has worked as a teacher for 14 years in a prominent neighborhood. Lee Joon-Ho was her student from her teaching days. He got into a prestigious university because of Seo Hye Jin’s tutoring. Lee Joon-Ho makes an appearance in her life once again after ten years. He quit and joined a teaching academy where Seo Hye Jin works. Seo Hye Jin lives an ordinary life until Lee Joon-Ho appears. He has feelings for her and does not hide it. They spend a lot of time together, but Seo Hye Jin needs to figure out how she feels about it. The series stars Wi Ha Joon from Squid Game.
Dare to Love Me | May 13 | Where to Watch: KBS2
Dare to Love Me is based on a Webtoon and is a romantic comedy. Shin Yoon Bok lives in a village with a Joseon-era vibe. He takes the role of a Confucian scholar as instructed by the elders of his family to protect and remember the Joseon era. However, he is also a young man with rebellious tendencies, which he showcases occasionally. He respects his family’s work, but he has a dream of his own to become a webtoon writer. Subsequently, he makes a bold move and moves away from his village. He also has a problem maintaining emotional connections with people. Kim Hong-Do works for a mid-size apparel company. However, she dreams of working for a luxurious brand. She goes through many hardships in her workplace but stays positive to achieve her dreams. Subsequently, Shin Yoon Bok and Kim Hong-Do’s paths collide.
Crash | May 13 | Where to Watch: ENA
Crash is an action thriller drama about Cha Yeon-Ho, a highly talented individual who has been transferred to the TCI (Traffic Crime Investigation) team. He is proficient in mathematics and can stimulate accidents and help prevent them. However, the irony is he cannot drive and has poor social skills, which affects his career in the police force. Upon transfer, he has to work with Min So-Hee, who is persistent; Jung Chae-Man, a veteran detective; Woo Dong-Ki, a car specialist; and Eo Hyun-Kyung, the youngest member with strength skills. He is also intelligent. Together, the TCI investigates and solves traffic crimes.
Uncle Samsik | May 15 | Where to Watch: Disney+
Uncle Samsik is a historical drama about Uncle Samsik, as he is dearly called. The story is set in the 1960’s in Korea. Park Doo Chil, AKA Uncle Samsik, even during the war, fed his family three meals promising not to let them starve. Everyone calls him Uncle Samsik because of his good nature and desire to improve his country. Kim San is from the Korean Military Academy and shares the same dream as Samsik. He wants to transform his country where everyone lives happily. Kim San and Samsik strive together to overcome many obstacles to achieve their dream. The series stars Song Kang Ho from the film Parasite.
The 8 Show | May 17 | Where to Watch: Netflix
The 8 Show is a psychological mystery thriller about eight people desperate for money. Each receives a red envelope that allows them to become rich by sharing time. In fact, it is a reality-variety show where all eight contestants should stay in a concrete room with barely anything. They are each given different tasks to perform during the period. The catch is that if all 8 of them survive for 100 days, they get a big price they can distribute equally amongst themselves. However, the price of food and other necessities is 1000 times the actual price, which will be deducted from the prize money. Will the contestants survive, and if they do, will they get any prize money after the deductions? The series stars Ryu Jun Yeol from Reply 1988 and Lee Yeol Eum from Nevertheless.
Connection | May 24 | Where to Watch: SBS
Connection is a crime mystery drama. The government of the country strives to wage war against drugs as there has been an increase in drug crimes in the recent past. There is a widespread drug distribution that is taking place and is not slowing down one bit. Jang Jae-Kyeong is an ace detective in the drug force, and he is the pride of the drug force. He is trustworthy and successful, but one day, he is kidnapped and wakes up addicted to drugs. The news broadcasts about Jang Jae-Kyeong, who is fighting drug crimes and is addicted to drugs himself. Unfortunately, he has no idea who this incident is connected to.
