2023 K-Drama Trend Predictions: Korean GL Drama Production, Anticipated Idol Actors, Genre Shifts, And More

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2022 was a phenomenal year in K-Dramas with successful drama releases and several actors reaching new milestones!

It is common practice to make predictions for the new year in the K-Pop sphere. So, what about K-Dramas? Now that the new year is in full swing, it makes us wonder what 2023 has in store for K-Drama lovers.

So, we've compiled a list of K-Drama predictions for 2023. Make sure to let us and fellow K-Drama viewers know your predictions in the comments at the bottom of the article!

Note: These predictions are in no particular order. They are strictly predictions and any content written in this article is not fact nor guaranteed to happen. This article is based on the author's and fans' opinions and is purely to gather the opinions of K-Drama fans on what they think will happen in the K-Drama scene in 2023.ย 

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1. More consistent mid to big-sized entertainment agency idol castings in BL dramas

Towards the end of the year 2022, there was a significant increase in K-Pop idols being cast in K-Dramas. Many fans were surprised by some of the castings and excited about the prospects of those roles.

One observation that fans made is that it used to be more common for idols from smaller companies to take part in BL dramas. However, the end of last year showed some BL castings of idols from mid-sized to bigger companies, pleasantly surprising those who are aware of the usual trend. As such, it's likely that more idols from mid-sized and potentially from bigger entertainment agencies will be cast in BLs more regularly in 2023.

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