Netflix / tvN / SBS
Opening the second half of the year is a fantastic roster of upcoming K-Dramas. Some of the biggest names in the Korean entertainment industry are making their small-screen comeback soon, and needless to say, the battle for viewership is going to be fierce. At the same time, global OTT platforms are also gearing up to release highly-anticipated titles at this crucial time.
Let's take a look at what the K-Drama industry has in store for us next and why you should be excited for this grand showdown.
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1. "The Whirlwind"
Netflix
Release Date: 2024/06/28 on Netflix.
After the success of Netflix's "Queenmaker", Kim HeeAe has joined hands with the platform once more for another political thriller alongside Sol KyungGu. The actress clearly has a penchant for this genre and we love to see more of her in it.
The drama revolves around a clash of ideals and power between the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister amid an unfortunate assassination attempt on the President. Prime Minister Park DongHo, played by Sol KyungGu, is behind the attempt, but he considers it a necessary evil to root out the actual evil and set things straight by bring an end to systemic corruption. Jeong SuJin, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, played by Kim HeeAe, strongly opposes the Prime Minister. As the future of the nation hangs in the balance, change is imminent. The only thing that remains to be seen is who has the upper hand.
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2. "Red Swan"
Disney Plus
Release Date: 2024/07/03 on Disney Plus
Disney Plus is coming in strong with tough competition to Netflix's "The Whirlwind". The platf
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