Ramadan, a significant time for Muslims worldwide, is when fasting is observed. However, it’s natural to feel a bit restless while waiting for the evening call to break the fast, isn’t it?
Well, these Korean dramas can be your perfect companions during ‘ngabuburit’! They’ll be airing throughout the month of Ramadan, keeping you entertained until it’s time to break your fast. Exciting, right?
1. Midnight Studio (ENA)
KDrama Midnight Studio poster (instagram.com/channel.ena.d)Aired on Monday (11/3/2024), Midnight Studios is about a unique photo studio catering exclusively to ghosts. Seo Ki Joo (Joo Won), a photographer, runs this unusual studio. Joining him is Han Bom (Kwon Na Ra), a justice-driven lawyer who unexpectedly partners with Ki Joo’s studio.
2. Chicken Nuggets (Netflix)
Ryu Seung Ryong and Ahn Jae Hong in KDrama Chicken Nugget (instagram.com/netflixkr)Airing on Friday (15/3/2024), Chicken Nuggets tells the quirky tale of Choi Min Ah (Kim Yoo Jung), who mysteriously transforms into a fried chicken. Follow her father, Choi Sun Man (Ryu Seung Ryong), and intern Go Baek Jung (Ahn Jae Hong) as they try to solve this culinary conundrum.
3. Nothing Uncovered (KBS2)
KDrama Nothing Uncovered poster (instagram.com/kbsdrama)Premiering on Monday (18/3/2024), Nothing Uncovered follows the journey of Seo Jung Won (Kim Ha Neul), a renowned journalist, as she investigates her husband’s mysterious death. Joined by detective Kim Tae Hyun (Yeon Woo Jin), she delves into a world of secrets and suspicions.
4. Hide (JTBC)
KDrama Hide poster (instagram.com/jtbcdrama)Hide narrates the quest of Na Moon Young (Lee Bo Young) to find her missing husband, Cha Sung Jae. With the help of her neighbor Ha Yeon Joo (Lee Chung Ah) and the enigmatic Do Jin Woo (Lee Min Jae), Na Moon Young embarks on a journey to uncover the truth.
5. Beauty and Mr. Romantic (KBS2)
KDrama Beauty and Mr. poster Romantic (instagram.com/kbsdrama)Beauty and Mr. Romantic explores the romantic entanglements of top actress Park Do Ra (Lim Soo Hyang) and assistant director Go Pil Sung (Ji Hyun Woo). Amidst family scandals and past loves, will they find happiness?
6. A Profitable Cage (KBS1)
KDrama poster A Profitable Cage (instagram.com/kbsdrama)A Profitable Cage depicts the touching romance between renowned doctor Jin Soo Ji (Ham Eun Jung) and rookie doctor Chae Woo Ri (Baek Sung Hyun). Amidst professional clashes, their bond deepens, promising an emotional journey.
7. The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection (SBS)
KDrama poster The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection (instagram.com/sbsdrama.official)In this sequel, airing on Friday (29/3/2024), seven individuals entangled in a girl’s disappearance face an explosive revelation. As they seek redemption and truth, they confront their pasts, rife with secrets and lies.
8. Parasyte: The Gray (Netflix)
poster for KDrama Parasyte: The Gray (instagram.com/somewheregreeny)Premiering on April 5, Parasyte: The Gray narrates humanity’s battle against parasitic invaders. Jung Soo In (Jeon So Nee) and her allies fight to prevent the parasites from dominating humanity.
9. Lovely Runner (tvN)
KDrama Lovely Runner poster (instagram.com/tvn_drama)Lastly, Lovely Runner, airing on April 8, is a rom-com detailing Im Sol’s (Kim Hye Yoon) journey to prevent her idol, Ryu Seon Jae (Byeon Woo Seok), from meeting a tragic fate. Can she alter destiny and secure a happy ending?
These dramas span various genres, including romance, fantasy, comedy, thriller, and melodrama, promising an exhilarating Ramadan. Which ones are on your watchlist?
