Korean shows have found a massive fanbase in India thanks to their universal themes, emotional storytelling, and visually stunning cinematography. Shows like Crash Landing on You, Squid Game, and Itaewon Class have introduced Indian audiences to K-dramas, making them one of the most popular categories on the OTT platforms. Every month, a host of new Korean shows are released online. Their genres range from love stories, and thrillers, to fantasy dramas. If you are on the lookout for some new shows to add to your watch list then here are 10 K-dramas that are releasing in May.
1- Frankly Speaking
Release Date: May 1
Where to watch: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8:50 p.m. KST on JTBC
Frankly Speaking is a romantic comedy about Song Ki Baek, a news anchor who gets in an accident and develops a condition that prevents him from lying, and On Woo Ju (Kang Han Na), a dedicated variety show writer becomes obsessed with Ki-baek’s unusual behaviour and tries hard to recruit him into her show.
2- The Atypical Family
Release Date: May 4
Where to watch: Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 p.m. KST on JTBC
The Atypical Family is about Bok Gwi-joo, who comes from a special family where each member has a supernatural power. Bok Gwi-joo’s power allows him to travel in the past and relive the happy moments, even though he has no power to change anything that happens. His family soon starts losing their powers but it changes after Do Da-hee joins their household.
3- The Brave Yong Su Jeong
Release date: May 6
Where to watch: weekdays at 7:05 p.m. KST on MBC, available on Viki
This is a romantic revenge thriller about Yong Su Jeong, a popular home-shopping host who gets involved with Yeo Eui Joo, a hard-working but stingy man who finds out that he is the grandson of a business tycoon.
4- The Midnight Romance in Hagwon
Release date: May 11
Where to watch: Saturdays and Sundays at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN, available on Viki
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon is a love story between Seo Hye Jin, a teacher and her former student Lee Joon Ho. Lee Joon Ho leaves his high-profile job and returns to his former school after a decade to be by the side of his first love Seo Hye Jin.
5- Crash
Release Date: May 13
Where to watch: Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 p.m. KST on ENA
Crash is an action-filled drama about Cha Yeon-ho, a newly appointed member of the Traffic Crime Investigation team who has to overcome his inability to drive and poor social skills to investigate traffic crimes.
6- Dare to Love Me
Release date: May 13
Where to watch: Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:10 p.m. KST on KBS2, available on Viki
Dare to Love is a rom-com between Shin Yoon Bok, a 21 century scholar who swears by Confucian values and his reckless art teacher Kim Hong Do. It is based on the webtoon of the same name.
7- Uncle Samsik
Release date: May 15
Where to watch: Disney+
Uncle Samsik is a period drama that centres on the relationship between two men, the greedy Uncle Samsik and the selfless Kim San. The story is set in the 1960s in Korea, a time of great social upheaval and rapid economic growth.
8- The 8 Show
Release date: May 17
Where to watch: Netflix
The 8 show is about eight individuals who are placed in an eight-floor building as part of a tempting but dangerous game show where they can win 33 million dollars. It is based on the webtoon Money Game and its sequel Pie Game.
9- Bitter Sweet Hell
Release date: May 24
When to watch: Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 p.m. KST on MBC
This is a black comedy about top family psychiatrist Noh Young Won who teams up with mystery novelist Hong Sa Gang after a blackmailer threatens her career and family life.
10- Connection
Release date: May 24
Where to watch: Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m. KST on SBS
This crime thriller tells the story of successful narcotics detective Jang Jae Kyung and his growing attraction towards Oh Yoon Jin, an outspoken and smart reporter for Anhyun Economic Daily.
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