Netflix is one of the streaming platforms that frequently produces Korean dramas. Unlike regular TV channels, Netflix releases all episodes of its dramas at once. Viewers can binge-watch the entire series in one go.
One of the latest Korean dramas is The 8 Show, set to premiere on May 17th. The drama revolves around 8 people trapped in an eight-story building while participating in a survival reality show called Money Game. Ryu Jun Yeol and Chun Woo Hee star as the main actors.
In the first half of this year, Netflix is also premiering several other Korean dramas that you shouldn’t miss. These dramas span genres from sci-fi and thriller to romance, each with captivating stories. Here are 8 Netflix original dramas airing in the first half of 2024:
1. Just released, Goodbye Earth explores human life after receiving shocking news of an asteroid heading towards Earth.
drama poster Goodbye Earth (instagram.com/netflixkr)2. Premiering on May 17, 2024, The 8 Show follows the struggles of 8 financially challenged individuals invited to a survival reality show.
drama poster The 8 Show (instagram.com/yuleumlee)3. Sweet Home Season 3 delves into a world torn between monsters and humans. The drama is set to premiere in the second quarter of 2024.
trailer for the drama Sweet Home Season 3 (instagram.com/netflixkr)4. Starring Roh Jeong Eui, Hierarchy narrates the story of an elite school attended by only the top 0.01 percent of students.
Hierarchy drama trailer (instagram.com/netflixkr)5. Mixing comedy and mystery, Chicken Nugget begins with a girl transforming into fried chicken due to a mysterious contraption.
Chicken Nugget drama poster (instagram.com/netflixsg)6. With only 6 episodes, Parasyte: The Gray showcases a world where parasites aim to dominate Earth by taking over human bodies.
drama poster Parasyte: The Gray (instagram.com/netflixid)7. Continuing to season 2 soon, Gyeongseong Creature Part 2 depicts people battling monsters alongside Japanese government soldiers.
drama poster Gyeongseong Creature Part 2 (instagram.com/netflixsg)8. In the thriller genre, A Killer Paradox follows the journey of an ordinary student who accidentally becomes a serial killer after eliminating a criminal.
drama poster A Killer Paradox (instagram.com/netflixsg)From romance to comedy to thriller, the Netflix original dramas above offer diverse entertainment options in the first half of this year. Some dramas have already premiered, so you can catch them on the Netflix platform. Which one are you eager to start watching?