6 new K-drama series to keep you binge-watching through the summer
Designated Survivor, Hotel Del Luna and Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung are among the latest Korean dramas guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat
Just finished a K-drama and need something else to binge-watch or anticipate? These dramas should be the latest on your “to-watch” list.
Designated Survivor: 60 Days
After a terror attack eliminates everyone ahead of him in the line of succession, the 12th in line, the Minister of Environment (Ji Jin-hee) must take on the role of president and guide Korea through a time of turmoil in this political thriller. Based on the American show, Designated Survivor, this Korean remake has been eagerly welcomed by both critics and drama-watchers.
Now airing: started July 1 on tvN and Netflix
Hotel Del Luna
As the title suggests, Hotel Del Luna, Hotel of the Moon is mysterious and preternatural as its only clients are ghosts; this fantasy drama follows the relationship between Jang Man-wol (IU), the cursed CEO who has been running the hotel for a millennium, and the new manager Goo Chan-seong (Yeo Jin-goo), a role bestowed on him by his father’s agreement with Jang. Jang can only get on with her life if she finds someone who has committed a worse atrocity, however she is unable to recall what atrocity she perpetrated.
Now airing: started July 13 on tvN and Netflix
Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung
Taking place at the turn of the 19th century, this romantic historical drama explores the gender politics experienced by Goo Hae-ryung (played by Shin Se-kyung), a historian who aims to fight stereotypes that belittle her work. During her endeavour she meets Prince Yi Rim (played by Cha Eun-woo of K-pop band Astro).
Now airing: July 17 on MBC and Netflix