SBSŌĆÖ┬ĀCheer Up┬Āis a youthful drama that stars┬ĀThe Penthouse┬Āactress Han Ji Hyun and┬ĀMy Roommate Is a Gumiho actor Bae In Hyuk, as well as other young, promising actors like Kim Hyun Jin, Jang Kyu Ri, and Lee Eun Sam. It tells the story of a group of college students that get wrapped up in a tale of passion after joining a falling cheering squad. Curiosity is rising about how the series will steal viewersŌĆÖ hearts as it will tell a romantic yet mysterious story set in a college filled with students desperate for finding a job instead of chasing dreams and passions.

Since the mega success of┬ĀExtraordinary Attorney Woo, ENA has constantly been presenting new dramas.┬ĀLove That Will Freeze to Death, which will air following the conclusion of┬ĀGOOD JOB, depicts the love story between a man and a woman, reuniting as producer and dating reality show star after being best friends for over 20 years. The series is about to feature a hilarious romance between Choi Si Won and Lee Da Hee, who will raise questions about the thin line between being friends and being in love. Plus, the twoŌĆÖs visual chemistry is adding hype to the upcoming series.

EXOŌĆÖs Do Kyung Soo (a.k.a D.O) will make his long-awaited drama comeback after the success of his latest drama, 100 Days My Prince. In the upcoming KBS series┬ĀBad Prosecutor, the actor will transform into a rogue prosecutor who faces off against corrupted authorities.┬ĀYoung Lady┬Āand┬ĀGentleman actress Lee Se Hee will play the cold senior prosecutor who squabbles over matters with Do Kyung Soo. Viewers are left wondering how Do Kyung Soo will portray his new character in the series, which features a much bolder role than what he played in his previous projects.

Jeon Yeo Bin will lead a whimsical and fun adventure in an upcoming streaming series. NetflixŌĆÖs┬ĀGlitch┬Āfollows a young woman named Ji Hyo who joins forces with her middle school friend Bora to investigate her boyfriendŌĆÖs sudden disappearance. The key takeaway from the series will be the ŌĆ£womanceŌĆØ between the two female friends, Jeon Yeo Bin and Nana, which the two will show as they go through a series of bizarre events. The drama will premiere at the 27th Busan International Film Festival.

Yonder, the first joint production by TVING and Paramount+, is a melodrama with a sci-fi subtext. The drama follows a man who receives an email from his dead wife, inviting him to a mysterious place called ŌĆ£Yonder.ŌĆØ The drama will depict a world where one can live forever without death, making viewers wonder about the meaning of eternal life, death, memory versus oblivion, and happiness versus unhappiness. Shin Ha Kyun and Han Jin Min will appear in the series as a married couple with an emotional story behind them.

Kim Hye Soo is planning her epic return to period drama, joining the cast of The QueenŌĆÖs Umbrella┬Āas a spirited queen trying to rein in her rowdy sons. Unlike other historical Korean dramas that focus on romantic lives and power struggles in the palace, the new tvN weekend drama focuses on a rather surprising topic of ŌĆśeducation.ŌĆÖ Professing to be the Joseon Dynasty version of Sky Castle, attention is focused on whether she would be able to make her grand return to the period drama scene.

MBCŌĆÖs Wednesday-Thursday drama will return after a year-long hiatus. Starring Hyeri and Lee Jun Young,┬ĀMay I Help You┬Āwill bring us laughter and tears with various fun and heart-warming stories. The drama depicts the teamwork between Baek Dong Ju, the funeral director who grants the wishes of the dead, and Butler Kim, who runs errands for people around the town. Hyeri will play Baek Dong Ju, who can talk to the dead, and Lee Jun Young will star as Butler Kim, who gives a hand to those who need it. Will she be able to bring MBCŌĆÖs Wednesday-Thursday drama back on track with her friendly, slice-of-life character?

Based on the short film of the same name,┬ĀBargain┬Āis a thriller series that unfolds after a major earthquake hits a building where organ trafficking takes place. It depicts the struggle of people trying to survive the chaos disconnected from the outside world. Jin Seon Kyu, Jun Jong Seo, and Chang Ryul star in the show as those who make dangerous deals to stay alive. Along with TVINGŌĆÖs Yonder, the drama will be screened at the 27th Busan International Film Festival.

Disney Plus will present several new crime-thriller series this year. It will kickstart with┬ĀShadow Detective, which tells the story of a detective who becomes suspected of killing his fellow detective after getting a mysterious phone call. The story unfolds as the detective looks back to his past to catch an unidentified blackmailer. Lee Sung Min will play the falsely accused detective. Joining him will be Jin Goo, Kyung Soo Jin, and Lee Hak Joo as his fellow cops working in the same department. Following the dramaŌĆÖs conclusion, Third Person Revenge┬Āand┬ĀCasino┬Āwill premiere in November, and┬ĀConnect will air┬Āin December. Ha Ji Won will make her much-awaited drama comeback with Kang Ha Neul through a new KBS Monday-Tuesday drama,┬ĀCurtain Call. The drama follows a man on a shocking mission to grant wishes for a terminally ill lady and those who get involved in his crazy mission. Ha Ji Won will play a hotel manager who faces a crisis after getting to know a man by chance, and Kang Ha Neul will take on the role of a nameless stage actor who has to give his performance of his lifetime for the terminally ill lady. Kwon Sang Woo, Sung Dong Il, Go Du Shim, and Noh Sang Hyun will also join the showŌĆÖs cast. ┬Ā Edited Hong Hyun Jung: I am a K-content guide who publishes various articles for people to enjoy Korean movies and dramas deeper and richer. IŌĆÖll introduce you to the works that you can laugh, cry and sympathize with.

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