When the Phone Rings
Starring Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, and Heo Nam-jun, Set against the backdrop of a bustling city, “When the Phone Rings” this gripping series revolves around a couple in an arranged marriage who have not spoken to each other in three years. Their monotonous life takes an unexpected turn when they receive a threatening phone call from a kidnapper. The female lead, played by Chae Soo-bin, sees this as a chance to escape her suffocating relationship, but the phone call soon traps her in a dangerous web of deceit. Will she be able to break free, or is she caught in a trap of her own making?
Where to watch: Netflix
Romance is in the House
This drama follows Byeon Moo-jin, a man who lost everything—his wealth and his family—12 years ago. Now, as a multi-billionaire, he reappears in the lives of his estranged son, Byeon Hyeon-jae, his daughter Byeon Mi-rae, and his ex-wife Geum Ae-yeon. Starring Ji Jin-hee as Byeon Moo-jin, Kim Ji-soo as Geum Ae-yeon, and Son Na-eun as Byeon Mi-rae, the series explores whether their reunion will be filled with love or old wounds. A heartwarming story of second chances and the complexities of family dynamics.
Where to watch: Netflix
The Atypical Family
This quirky drama centers around Bok Gwi-ju and his family, who have inherited unique superpowers. Starring Jang Ki-yong as Gwi-ju, who has the ability to travel back in time, Chun Woo-hee as his sister who can fly, and Goh Doo-shim as their mother, who can predict the future, the series explores the complexities of their extraordinary lives. Despite their abilities, the family faces financial decline. When they meet Do Da-hae, a beautiful con artist, their lives take a turn, and Gwi-ju’s powers return. Amidst family drama, love, and loss, the series delves into themes of destiny and healing.
Where to watch: Netflix
Gangnam B-Side
Kang Dong-woo, played by Ji Chang-wook, is a former police officer who led a high-profile corruption investigation but was ostracised by his peers and estranged from his family. After relocating to a peaceful rural outpost, Dong-woo finds himself drawn back into the underworld of Seoul’s Gangnam district when his daughter’s friend, Kim Jae-hee, goes missing. Starring Jo Woo-jin as a broker, Ha Yoon-kyung as a prosecutor, and Kim Hyeong-seo in a key role, the series follows Dong-woo as he reenters a dangerous world of vice, narcotics, and corruption, uncovering a plot that threatens to bring down the city’s elite.
Where to watch: Diseny+Hotstar
My Sweet Mobster
Seo Ji Hwan, is portrayed by Uhm Tae-goo a reformed convict turned cautious CEO, has lived a life devoid of romance or excitement—until he meets Go Eun-ha, played by Han Sun-hwa, a children’s content creator. Their unlikely love story blooms amidst unexpected twists, but Eun Ha’s loyal fan, Prosecutor Jang Hyeon U, played by Kwon Yul, isn’t ready to let her go. This 2024 romantic comedy takes viewers on a journey of love, passion, and the complexities of human connection.
Where to watch: Viki Rakuten
