Here’s a complete guide to 7 new Korean drama series that will premiere in February 2023:
FEBRUARY 6 | Our Blooming Youth (tvN)
Genre: Historical, Romance
Also known as: Youth, Climb The Barrier; Youth Monthly Talk; The Golden Hairpin
Synopsis: An ill-tempered crown prince who is suffering from a mysterious curse and a genius daughter of a prestigous family who is falsely charged of murder begin to help save each other from their dark fate.
No of episodes: 20
Cast: Park Hyung-sik, Jeon So-nee
Writer: Jeong Hyeon-jeong
Director: Lee Jong-jae
Network: tvN
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Date: February 6, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
FEBRUARY 10 | Love To Hate You (Netflix)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Also known as: Love Battle
Synopsis: A romantic comedy about a woman who despises losing to men and a man who distrusts women.
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Kim Ok-vin, Teo Yoo, Kim Ji-hoon, Go Won-hee
Writer: Choi Soo-young
Director: Kim Jung-kwon
Network: Netflix
Date: February 10, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
FEBRUARY 15 | The Heavenly Idol (tvN)
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
Also known as: Holy Idol, Pontifex Lembrary
Synopsis: The story of a high priest who wakes up one day in the body of an unknown idol and the romance that unfolds between the idol and his biggest fan.
Based on: the webtoon Holy Idol by Shin Hwa-jin
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Kim Min-gue, Go Bog-yeol
Writer: Lee Cheon-geum
Directors: Lee So-yoon, Park So-yeon
Network: tvN
Streaming platform: Viu
Date: February 15, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
FEBRUARY 15 | Big Bet 2 (Disney+)
Genre: Crime, Action
Also known as: Casino, King Of Savvy
Synopsis: A man known as the king of the casino who lost everything in a series of unfortunate events and returns to the gambling scene to bet his life.
No of episodes: 8
Cast: Choi Min-sik, Son Su-kku, Lee Dong-hwi, Heo Sung-tae
Writer: Kang Yoon-sung
Director: Kang Yoon-sung
Streaming platform: Disney+
Date: February 15, 2023
More updates here.
FEBRUARY 17 | Taxi Driver 2 (SBS)
Genre: Crime, Action, Revenge, Black comedy
Also known as: Model Taxi
Synopsis: The follow-up story of Rainbow Taxi Company, a secret company that offers service to its clients who seek justice for the crimes committed to them but neglected by the law, helping them take revenge.
Based on: the webtoon The Deluxe Taxi (Red Cage) by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin
No of episodes: 16
Cast: Lee Je-hoon, Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, Bae Yoo-ram
Writer: Oh Sang-ho
Director: Lee-dan
Network: SBS
Streaming platform: Viu
Date: February 17, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
FEBRUARY 22 | Call It Love (Disney+)
Genre: Romance, Melodrama
Also known as: Please Say This Is Love, Tell Me It’s Love
Synopsis: The story of finding love in the most unexpected moment between two people exhausted from the harsh reality of life.
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Lee Sung-kung, Kim Young-kwang
Writer: Kim Ga-eun
Directors: Kim Ji-yeon, Lee Gwang-yeong
Network: Disney+
Date: February 22, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
FEBRUARY 24 | Island Part 2 (TVING)
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Mystery
Synopsis: A two-part story that follows three individuals who fight against evil on the island of Jeju.
Based on: the webcomic, “Island” by Yoon In-wan and Yang Kyung-il
No. of episodes: 6 (Part 1); 6 (Part 2)
Cast: Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee, Cha Eun-woo, Sung Joon
Writer: Jang Yoon-mi
Director: Bae Jong
Network: TVING
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Date: December 30, 2022 (Part 1); February 24, 2023 (Part 2)
Trailer and more updates here.
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