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Whether you are a seasoned K-drama viewer, or if Squid Game was what sucked you into the world of Korean shows, 2022 is your year. Netflix has just released its entire lineup of Korean series for the upcoming year, and not only is the list long, but it also offers something for everyone. From heart-melting romantic comedies to edge-of-the-seat thrillers, read on for all the shows to look forward to on the streaming giant this year.
All of Us Are Dead
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Starring: Yoon Chan-young, Park Ji-hu, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee You-mi, Lim Jae-hyeok
Launch date: January 28
Based on a popular webtoon, All of Us Are Dead is a story about students trapped in a school during a zombie virus outbreak. The action-packed series is expected to feature a gripping storyline and visuals that may not be for the faint of heart.
Twenty Five, Twenty One
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Starring: Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Ji Yeon, Choi Hyun Wook, Lee Ju Myung
Launch date: February 12
Set in 1998, Twenty Five, Twenty One is a story of friendship, love, and hardships starring Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo‘s Nam Joo-Hyuk. The show follows the couple, supported by a group of friends, who first met when they were 22 and 18, and again when they were 25 and 21.
Forecasting Love and Weather
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Starring: Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, Yura
Launch date: February 12
The highly-anticipated romantic drama starring Song Kang of Nevertheless fame is based on a couple at the Korea Meteorological Administration, one of who decides to never commit to an office romance after a difficult break-up, and a new employee.
Thirty Nine
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Starring: Son Ye-jin, Jeon Mi-do, Kim Ji-hyun
Launch date: February 16
Crash Landing on You’s Son Ye-jin stars in this life and romance drama based on three friends about to turn 40. Having met by coincidence in their high school, the group of best friends, now 39 and successful, have to go through hardships as their lives take a turn for the worse.
Juvenile Justice
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Starring: Kim Hye-soo, Kim Moo-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Lee Jung-Eun
Launch date: TBA
The office drama tells the story of a judge who dislikes juvenile delinquents and is appointed to a district with the highest juvenile delinquency and ends up making unfavorable decisions. She later has a change of heart as she realizes the impact of society on the troubles children face in becoming better people.
Tomorrow
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Starring: Kim Hee-seon, Rowoon, Lee Soo-hyuk
Launch date: TBA
An afterlife fantasy drama, Tomorrow features grim reapers who now save the lives of those who don’t want to die. It tells the story of a long-time unemployed character who accidentally bumps into the grim reapers and ends up helping them on their mission.
Business Proposal
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Starring: Ahn Hyo-Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Seol In A, Kim Min Gue, Lee Duck Hwa
Launch date: TBA
This office romance drama is based on the globally popular webtoon of the same name. It follows the story of a CEO and employee of the same company who meet by chance on a blind date.
The Sound of Magic
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Starring: Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun, Hwang In-youp
Launch date: TBA
Based on a much-loved webtoon, The Sound of Magic starring Suspicious Partner‘s Ji Chang-wook and True Beauty‘s Hwang In Yeop, is about a young girl supporting herself and her younger sister. Wishing to grow up quicker, she comes across a magician who wishes to remain young.
Remarriage and Desires
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Starring: Kim Hee-Seon, Lee Hyun-Wook, Jung Eugene, Park Hoon, Cha Ji-Yeon
Launch date: TBA
A refreshing satire on Korea’s desire-governed society, the show is set at an exclusive matchmaking agency. Here, ambitious people hoping to upgrade their status come seeking matches amongst the society’s elite.
A Model Family
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Starring: Jung Woo, Park Hee-soon, Yoon Jin-seo, Park Ji-yeon
Launch date: TBA
A Model Family is a story about a man who is on the brink of bankruptcy and divorce, who comes upon a car full of (illegal) cash, which leads him to cross paths with the second-in-command of a drug organization.
Glitch
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Starring: Jeon Yeo-been, NANA
Launch date: TBA
Glitch tells the story of a woman who stumbles upon a mysterious secret while attempting to locate her missing boyfriend with the help of members of a UFO club.
The Accidental Narco (WT)
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Starring: Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Jung-min, Park Hae-soo, Jo Woo-jin, Yoo Yeon-seok, Chang Chen
Launch date: TBA
Based on real-life events, The Accidental Narco (WT) tells the story of an ordinary entrepreneur who is made to risk his life to capture a drug lord by joining the secret mission of government agents.
The Fabulous
Starring: Chae Soo-bin, Choi Min-ho
Launch date: TBA
The Fabulous is a romance grounded in reality that explores the dreams, love, and friendships of young people who devote their lives to working in the fashion industry.
Love to Hate You
Starring: Kim Ok-vin, Yoo Teo, Kim Ji-hun, Go Won-hee
Launch date: TBA
Love to Hate You explores the saying “opposites attract,” as it tells the story of a woman who hates losing to men, and a man weary of women, and their war-like relationship.
Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area
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Starring: Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Yunjin, Park Hae-soo, Jun Jong-seo, Lee Won-jong, Park Myung-hoon, Kim Seung-o, Kim Ji-hun, Jang Yoon-ju, Lee Joobeen, Lee Hyun-woo, Kim Ji-hoon,, Lee Kyu-ho
Launch date: TBA
Based on the hit Spanish heist crime drama of the same name, Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area follows a genius strategist and his talented crew of thieves attempting to pull off an unprecedented heist in the Korean Peninsula.
Somebody
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Starring: Kim Young-kwang, Kang Hae-lim, Kim Yong-ji, Kim Su-yeon
Launch date: TBA
This thriller revolves around a murder case involving a social dating app named Somebody and its developer, whose friends help uncover the mystery surrounding a man who appears to be hiding something.
Black Knight
Starring: Kim Woo-bin, Esom, Kang You-seok
Launch date: TBA
Set in 2071, Black Knight, starring fan-favorite Kim Woo-bin, explores an air polluted world, where only 1% of the human race has survived, and delivery drivers play a crucial role within a strict social stratification.
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