As the new year begins, we can say without a doubt that 2023 was a year of South Korean television for many people.
Western audiences opened K-dramaland and found themselves immersed in this beautiful world of romances, slice-of-life stories, thrillers and mysteries. And to satisfy this hunger, major streaming platforms, including Netflix, have expanded their K-drama sections with numerous new titles, some of which are original and exclusive to streaming.
If you are a new K-drama fan and have a Netflix subscription, congratulations. There's a wide range of compelling series waiting for you to stream.
First, make sure you've seen all the new Netflix dramas that have become viewers' favorites last year. Here's our must-watch list.
Love To Hate You
IMDb rating: 7.9/10
Yeo Mi-ran is a free-spirited lawyer fighting her way through the male-dominated business world. Nam Kang-ho is a top actor who doesn't trust women. When the two meet, they can't help but hate each other, and Mi-ran takes on a mission to bring Kang-ho down.
Castaway Diva
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Seo Mok-ha is not an ordinary girl. After an accident as a child, she was stranded on an uninhabited island and spent 15 years there. But now that she is rescued and back in society, Mok-ha is ready to pursue her eternal dream - to become a diva.
Bloodhounds
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Kim Geon-woo and Hong Woo-jin are both Marines turned boxers. When their athletic careers fail to yield the results they had hoped for, the friends decide to try their hand at the dangerous business of private loans. Will they be able to achieve the wealth they seek, or will the business sharks eat them alive?
The Glory
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Strictly speaking, the story of the elementary school teacher who implements a plan to avenge her childhood bullies premiered last year. But its second part landed on Netflix in March 2023, and now that the story is complete, it is definitely worth your time.
My Demon
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
The romantic arc of a rich, cold-hearted businesswoman and a 200-year-old demon who unexpectedly lost his powers is still ongoing, releasing an episode every Friday and Saturday. But viewers are already sad to say goodbye to the beloved characters in two weeks.
Daily Dose of Sunshine
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Jung Da-eun is a kind-hearted and skilled nurse who is transferred to the psychiatric ward to bring a ray of sunshine to its patients. The show tackles the important issue of mental health and does it brilliantly.
The Good Bad Mother
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Choi Kang-ho is a cutthroat prosecutor who gets into a tragic accident that leaves him in a childlike state. Now Kang-ho’s estranged mother has to take care of him, which sends the duo on a journey of healing and rediscovering each other.