• Many K-dramas are released every year, some gaining attention and others not so much 
• 2024 has had its fair share of mesmerising K-dramas
• TheRadar compiles the list of the interesting ones released in 2024 that you must not miss

As K-dramas continue to captivate global audiences with their unique storytelling, compelling characters, and high production values, 2024 has an exciting lineup that fans won't want to miss. 

This year, the South Korean drama industry has delivered a diverse array of genres, from heartwarming romances and intense thrillers to fantasy adventures and historical epics. 

With more upcoming releases featuring top-tier actors and innovative plotlines, K-drama enthusiasts are in for a treat. 

TheRadar explores the must-watch K-dramas of 2024 that are sure to leave a lasting impression on viewers. 

• Queen of Tears

The highest-paid actor, Kim Hyun, and award-winning actor Kim Ji-won star in this romantic drama, which gained international attention. It is a love story between a lawyer and a third-generation Chaebol who both navigate their marital crisis while trying to rescue their family and business from scammers.

• Marry my husband 

In this fantasy and romance drama, Park Min-young (Kang Ji-won)and Na In-woo (Yoo Ji-hyuk) travel 10 years into the past to get revenge on Ji-won’s husband Park Min-hwan and her best friend, Jung Soo-min who killed her in the future. Ji won wakes up 10 years earlier when she was still dating Min hwan and gets the opportunity to right the wrongs of her life. 

• The Atypical family

If you are into comfort dramas like Liberation Notes, this K-drama is the right fit for you. It is all about a family with supernatural powers, their battle with lifestyle diseases that take their powers away, and their encounter with a scammer who holds the key to getting their powers back. Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee star in this K-drama.

• Doctor Slump

Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye take the lead roles in this romantic comedy. From competing for the first position in high school to becoming lovers, this lovely duo navigate their lives as doctors going through a slump in their respective careers. They comfort each other through it and fall in love while at it. 

• Hierarchy

This mystery drama is set in a high school that only students who are specially selected at birth can attend. Three students in the school, who are all from wealthy families, are the main characters of this drama. All seemed well until the secret a transfer student held started to rile things up. Roh Jeong Eui, Lee Chae Min, Kim Jae Won and others star in this thrilling K-drama. 

• The Whirlwind

This is a political drama about a prime minister in South Korea, Park Dong Ho, who wants to expose and punish the corrupt president for joining forces with powerful families in the country to change the world of politics. His only obstacle is Jung Soo Jin, the deputy prime minister for economic affairs. Who will win the political battle? Find out in this K-drama. 

• The 8 show

Similar to the Squid game, eight people who have so much debt take part in a game that changes their lives forever. They enter into a harsh reality where they are to survive in order to win a huge amount of money. Ryu Jun Yeol, Chun Woo Hee, Park Jeong Min and others star in this mystery K-drama.

• Lovely Runner

This drama, according to many reviews and fan testimony, is one of the best K-dramas ever. It is a time travel drama that gained immense international attention from fans all over the world. The story is about a K-pop star, Ryu Sun Jae, who allegedly commits suicide and his loyal fan, Im Sol, who travels 15 years back in time to save him. Unknown to her, they were neighbours in the past, and Sun Jae had a huge crush on her. While trying to avert the tragedy of Sun Jae’s death, she also tries to avoid the accident that changed her fate. One interesting thing about fan’s love for this K-drama is the acceptance and love the fictional boyband in the K-drama has received from fans all over the world. The band’s song, Sudden Showers, entered the Billboard Global 200 Chart in the US and entered the top 5 of MelOn and the band, Eclipse, are having talks of a concert for their loyal fans. 

• Chief Detective 1958

This action and comedy drama features a detective who teams up with three other colleagues to fight corruption. The detective also boasts of having the highest arrest rate when it comes to petty thieves.  Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Woo Sung and others star in this hilarious K-drama. 

• A Killer Paradox

This K-drama is a thriller, mystery and comedy drama. It is about a college student who accidentally kills a man at a store with a hammer. After this incident, he realises that the man he murdered accidentally was a serial killer and that he has the power to identify bad guys. He then becomes a hero who hunts and punishes evil people. Choi Woo Shik, Son Suk Ku, and others play the main roles in this series. 

• The Midnight Studio

This K-drama is a fantasy series. It is about a photographer, Seo Ki Joo, who owns a generational photo studio for ghosts. Another lawyer, Han Bom, ends up in a partnership with Ki Joo’s photo studio. A side note, if you are not into series with jump-scare ghosts, this K-drama is not for you. 

• Flex X Cop

Itaewon Class’ Ahn Bo Hyun stars in this detective movie as a third generation Chaebol, Jin Yi Soo, who enters the police force to clean up his image and support his father’s political ambition. He uses his wealth and connections to crack cases and catch criminals. He also solves the mystery behind his superior’s father’s dismissal from the force. 

• Knight Flower

This historical drama is about a widow, Cho Yeo, whose in-laws are the most prestigious noble family in the kingdom. She leads a life of a devoted widow during the day and a hero at night, saving helpless people. Along the way, she meets a handsome senior officer who discovers her secret. Cho Yeo Hwa, Lee Jong Won, Lee Ki Woo, and others star in this series. 

10 underrated K-dramas you would enjoy watching

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported the underrated K-dramas, which are amazing to watch. In the world of Korean dramas (K-drama), a few high-profile series often dominate the spotlight while some K-dramas remain hidden. 

However, these hidden K-dramas deserve more recognition and are actually worth watching. Here are some of the underrated K-dramas that will leave you wanting more: Little women, Ghost Doctor and Devil Judge, among others.