Romance, healing and energizing stories are set to usher in another fascinating new year in January 2023 Korean Dramas!
Make sure to keep tabs on the latest dramas coming up in January 2023 Korean dramas!
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What’s Currently Airing?
MONDAY-TUESDAY
Trolley (SBS)
Missing: The Other Side 2 (tvN)WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
The Interest of Love (JTBC)
Unlock My Boss (ENA)FRIDAY-SATURDAY
The Forbidden Marriage (MBC)
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
The Glory (Netflix)
Alchemy of Souls Part 2: Light and Shadow (tvN)
Island (Disney+)
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Coming Up: January 2023 Korean Dramas
Brain Works | Jan 2 | KBS2
- Streaming Site: Viu
BrainWorks is a brain science comic investigation drama in which two men who can’t kill each other solve a criminal case related to a rare brain disease.
It depicts the story of Shin Haru (Jung Yong Hwa), a neuroscientist with a special brain, cooperating with detective Geum Myung-se (Cha Tae Hyun), who has an exciting brain disease case with a twist.
Rounding up the lead cast are Kwak Sun Young and Ye Ji Won.
“Brain Cooperation” Bares Lead Characters In 4-Person Poster
Payback | Jan 6 | SBS
- Streaming Site: Prime Video
SBS’ new Friday-Saturday drama, Payback, is a thriller-mystery business drama directed by Lee Won Tae and written by Kim Won Seok. It stars Lee Sun Kyun (Diary Of A Prosecutor, My Mister), Moon Chae Won (Flower Of Evil), Kang Yoo Seok (Growing Season), Park Hoon (Remarriage and Desires) and Kim Hong Pa (The Fiery Priest).
The drama depicts a thrilling tale of vengeance, following those who will risk everything to take down a cartel of wealthy criminals who have conspired with the government.
“Payback” Heightens Intrigue In Rolled-Out Enigmatic Character Posters
Agency | Jan 07 | JTBC
- Streaming Site: K-PLUS
Agency is a workplace drama directed by Lee Chang Min. The story follows Go Ah In (Lee Bo Young)’s career path as she climbs to the highest position in an advertising agency. She came from a poor family and didn’t graduate from a prestigious university.
However, her background didn’t stop her eagerness for success. Her colleagues view her as a person who only cares about achievement and money. Through her dedication, she strives to become the first female lead executive at a major advertising agency.
Jo Sung Ha, Son Na Eun (Kang Han Na), Jeon Hye Jin and Han Jun Woo will also be part of the drama.
Poong The Joseon Psychiatrist 2 | Jan 11 | tvN
- Streaming Site: Viu
Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist 2 is a historical, comical, and medical drama that follows the story of a talented acupuncturist, Yoo Se-poong (Kim Min Jae). He meets Seo Eun-woo (Kim Hyang Gi), a widow, Gye Ji-han (Kim Sang Kyung), and other members of Gyesoo Clinic, with whom he became his second family.
“Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist 2” Hints Possible Love Triangle and Blooming Romance
Crash Course in Romance | Jan 14 | tvN
- Streaming Site: Netflix
Crash Course in Romance depicts the bittersweet scandal between a passionate owner of a side dish store and a Korean math instructor on the competitive battlefield of private education.
tvN’s new weekend drama reunites Director Yoo Je Won and writer Yang Hee Seung who previously worked together in dramas High School King Savvy and Oh My Ghost.
On top of that, this marks Jeon Do Yeon and Jung Kyung Ho’s first joint project.
Strangers Again | Jan 18 | Genie TV
- Streaming Site: K-PLUS
Strangers Again is an original drama on Genie TV directed by Kim Yang Hee and written by Park Jin Ri, starring Kang Sora and Jang Seung Jo. The storyline follows the romantic and personal development of two divorce lawyers who ended their marriage but struggle to part ways with each other.
“Strangers Again” Reveals Attention Getting Stills of Kang So Ra and Jang Seung Jo
Kokdu: Season of Deity | Jan 27 | MBC
- Streaming Site: To be updated
MBC’s new fantasy-romance drama 꼭두의 계절 Kokdu: Season of Deity chronicles the story of Kkokdu (Kim Jung Hyun), the “god of death” who comes down to the earth every 99 years to punish humans. He meets Han Gye Jeol (Im Soo Hyang) a doctor with mysterious abilities.
“Kokdu: Season of Deity” Entrances With A Romantic Poster Featuring Kim Jung Hyun and Im Soo Hyang
Decoy | Jan 27 | Coupang Play
- Streaming Site: Prime Video
To be directed by Kim Hong Sun (Voice, The Guest, Money Heist Korea), Decoy is billed as a crime thriller series that uncovers the truth of past cold crime cases through heinous crimes happening at present.
The story follows the mysteries surrounding a murder case eight years after the death of the perpetrator of the greatest fraud case in history. The Bait will surely grab viewers immediately with its compelling tale alternating between the strange murder case in the present and the fraud case that shocked Korea in the past.
“The Bait” Shows Tension Between Jang Keun Suk and Heo Seong Tae In First Poster And Trailer
Don’t miss out on January 2023 Korean dramas coming your way next month!
Photos: KBS2 | tvN | JTBC | SBS | ENA
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