April 2023 Korean Dramas: “Stealer: The Treasure Keeper”, “Family”, “The Good Bad Mother”, “Dr. Romantic 3” & More

A lively and riveting lineup of solid stories is coming up in April 2023 Korean Dramas!

The roster also sees drama comebacks of respected and popular actors in interesting roles.

Make sure to keep tabs on the latest stories coming up in April 2023 Korean dramas!

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MONDAY-TUESDAY

Our Blooming Youth (tvN)
The Secret Romantic Guesthouse (SBS)
Oasis (KBS2)

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY

Call It Love (Disney+) *Wed Only
Delivery Man (KBS2)

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Joseon Attorney (MBC)
Taxi Driver 2 (SBS)

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Pandora: Beneath The Paradise (tvN)
Divorce Attorney Shin (JTBC)

*Note that daily, weekly and some dramas are not covered by kdramadiary due to the unavailability of video sources on legit streaming platforms.

Our team watches on Netflix, Disney+, Viu, Prime Video, iQIYI and WeTV. In addition, we cover almost all dramas, but in compliance with DMCA rules, for some dramas, we have decided to only do the regular First Look/Mid-Series features plus Full Series Review.  You can always refer to our coverage listed on the sidebar or on the header section.


Coming Up: April 2023 Korean Dramas

Decoy Part 2 | Coupang Play | April 7

Decoy Part 2 which is about to be released in April continues the journey of people who are tracking the man who hid behind death. Correspondingly, the hidden truth between those who pursue the guy who rose to the surface with the serial murder case and those who deceive each other will be revealed.

“Decoy Part 2” Previews Jang Keun Suk’s Relentless Pursuit To Unearth The Truth


Pale Moon | ENA | April 10

  • Streaming Site: ENA | Genie TV

Pale Moon, is a suspense story about a woman who lived a suffocating daily life. She confronts an irreversible predicament after embezzling money from bank VIP customers.

“Pale Moon” Spotlights Lead Star Kim Seo Hyung In New Teasers


Stealer: The Treasure Keeper | tvN | April 12

  • Streaming Site: tvN Asia | Viu

Caper comic action-drama Stealer: The Treasure Keeper tells the story of Hwang Dae-myung, a civil servant of the Cultural Heritage Administration Special Investigation Department, who secretly lives a double life as a powerful dark hero “Skunk”.

His mission? To retrieve stolen cultural heritages from those who cannot be punished by the law. Stay tuned to see how he will further serve justice to those engaging in illegal dealings of cultural assets after he is recruited into an unofficial heritage recovery team named “Karma”!

“Stealer: The Treasure Keeper” Lead Stars Describe Their Characters In Latest Teasers


True To Love | ENA | April 12

  • Streaming Site: ENA | Genie TV | Prime Video

The series depicts the contrasting views about dating by love coach Deborah (Yoo In Na), who says dating requires strategy, and Lee Soo-hyuk (Yoon Hyun Min), a publishing planner who says dating is sincerity. interestingly, they will work together to create a book about love.

“True To Love” Pledges Endearing Love Story Starring Yoo In Na and Yoon Hyun Min


Queenmaker | Netflix | April 14

  • Streaming Site: Netflix

Queenmaker is a Netflix series that follows the story of Hwang Do-hee, a PR genius who used to oversee the Corporate Strategy Team in Eunsung Group, diving into an election campaign for human rights lawyer Oh Kyung-sook, nicknamed Ms. Rhino for having survived countless ups and downs, to get her elected as the Mayor of Seoul.

Kim Hee Ae, celebrated undoubtedly as one of the greatest actors in Korea for her powerful performances, plays PR genius Hwang Do-hee, while Moon So Ri, famed for her unparalleled presence through the diverse characters she has played, transforms herself into human rights lawyer Oh Kyung-sook in their historic first performance together in this Netflix series.

Netflix Slates Biggest-Ever Korean Content Roster This 2023


Doctor Cha | JTBC | April 15

  • Streaming Site: TBA

Doctor Cha depicts the conflicted life of Cha Jung-sook who became a first-year resident doctor after being a housewife for 20 years. Confronting a life reboot challenge after her husband’s betrayal, the story brings thrilling laughter and empathy.

“Doctor Cha” Aims For A Life Reboot Message


Family: The Unbreakable Bond | tvN | April 17

  • Streaming Site: Disney+

In Family: The Unbreakable Bond, a spy for the Korean intelligence services walks a fine line between being a model agent and the perfect husband and misses the explosive secret his beloved wife has been keeping from him.

“Family: The Unbreakable Bond” Teases With Delightful and Intriguing Married Life Shared By Jang Hyuk and Jang Na Ra


Duty After School Part 2 | TVING | April 21

  • Streaming Site: tvN Asia

Based on Ha Il-kwon’s webtoon of the same name, Duty After School tells the story of high school seniors who started a “real war”, not a war for entrance exams, but a fight against the attack of mysterious creatures that bafflingly covered the sky.

Sci-fi aficionados will be thrilled to catch the anticipated Duty After School, a dystopian drama about high school students who were tasked to join the world’s first war against extraterrestrial forces.

Putting aside their stationery for weapons, the students bravely put up a fight against the invasion of bizarre creatures.

“Duty After School” Announces Cast Lineup Headlined By Shin Hyun Soo and Im Se Mi


Queen of the Mask | Channel A | April 24

  • Streaming Site: Channel A

Queen of the Mask narrates the story of a woman who became a murderer because of her friends’ lies 10 years ago. She then appears in front of her three successful friends. It is a mystery thriller depicting a war of jealousy and desire among four friends who face a whirlwind in their lives because of a man.


The Good Bad Mother | JTBC | April 26

  • Streaming Site: Netflix

The series follows the story of a single mom who has been widowed at a young age, Young-soon runs a pig farm and raises her son Kang-ho by herself. She becomes a “bad mother” – hard on her son because she doesn’t want him to grow up penniless or powerless.

Thanks to her discipline, Kang-ho grows up to be a prominent prosecutor but loses his memory due to an unfortunate accident and becomes a 7-year-old again. Young-soon decides to become a “bad mother” again for Kang-ho in this comforting and touching comedy series that tracks the journey of recovery between mother and son.


Dr. Romantic 3 | SBS | April 28

  • Streaming Site: Disney+

Continuing the story of Boo Young-joo aka Master Kim, a highly accomplished surgeon who gives up his prestigious position at Seoul’s top medical center and relocates to Doldam Hospital, a remote hospital in a rural province, Dr. Romantic 3 is set to come back strong with new doctors, a captivating new antagonist, and an unmissable romance.

“Dr. Romantic 3” Teases With In-Character Look Of Han Suk Kyu In Latest Poster

Dr. Romantic 3

Update your K-Drama watch list with April 2023 Korean dramas coming up next month!


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