Upcoming 2024 Dramas and Movies I'm Excited For
Will be adding more as I find interesting titles. Suggestions of upcoming Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese, Thai, Japanese dramas and movies are welcome!
Also adding some titles from Dec '23 that continue into 2024 or will be available fully by 2024.
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1. The Invisible Guest
Chinese Movie - 2023
Dec 8
* I liked that it's not an exact replica of the original. The essence is the same but with changes to how the situation arises with the same conclusion. Enjoyable movie.
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2. Find Yourself
Thai Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Dec 18
Positives: less episodes than original. Less time apart between main couple. Brother is less of a hypocrite. Negatives: 2ML is more annoying as is the 2FL. Chemistry between MC is less evident and not as enjoyable. ML is more immature than the original.
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3. Like Flowers in Sand
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Dec 20
*
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4. Gyeongseong Creature
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Dec 22
Nice.
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5. The Mutations
Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Dec 30 -
*
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6. My Happy Ending
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Dec 30
* Good story and suspense. Was hoping for a redemption arc. End was unnecessarily drawn out.
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7. Shining for One Thing: The Movie
Chinese Movie - 2023
Dec 30
* As a standalone movie, it is all right. I enjoyed it more after recapping the drama. Especially the bonus scene.
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8. Marry My Husband
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Jan 1
* slower build up compared to Perfect Marriage Revenge although ep 9 and 10 were the best as the revenge finally started. Slowed again and then picked up in the last 3 episodes. Conclusion was satisfying just felt like everything was way too complicated.
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9. Love Song for Illusion
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Jan 2nd
*Interesting first 2 episodes. ML is supposed to have DID but they created a fantasy element where others can be pulled into the world created by the personalities which was a bit much. End was all right. If only it was executed a bit better and stuck to a historical fiction.
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10. Death's Game Part 2
Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes
Jan 5th - complete
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11. Kesenai "Watashi": Fukushu no Rensa
Japanese Drama - 2024, 13 episodes
Jan 6th
*
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12. Alienoid: Return to the Future
Korean Movie - 2024
Jan 10
* Not bad. Enjoyed the watch.
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13. 19th Floor
Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes
Jan 16th
*
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14. A Shop for Killers
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Jan 17th
* Exciting and great pacing! Enjoying every aspect especially Lee Dong Wook's character and look.
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15. The Roundup: Punishment
Korean Movie - 2024
Feb 23
*
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16. Not a Murder Story
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Jan 17th
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17. The Bequeathed
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Jan 19th - completed
* First 2 episodes were great. Interesting mystery. Not really scary. Suspense was good but some aspects seem quite senseless with the final reveal.
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18. Knight Flower
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Jan 12th - PTW
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19. LTNS
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Jan 19th - PTW
*
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20. Captivating the King
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Jan 21st - PTW
*
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21. Eye Love You
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Jan 23
Sweet but not the best noona romance.
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22. Flex X Cop
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Jan 26th
* FL is annoying but hopefully that will be sorted soon. ML is great. Looking forward to him doing well as well as being humbled beyond the first 2 episodes. Good series with different cases in each episode. Slightly predictable towards the end but makes for a fun watch and not very heavy.
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23. Badland Hunters
Korean Movie - 2024
Jan 26
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24. Doctor Slump
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Jan 27
* Might be the first slice of life series that I will be enjoying right off the bat. I like the humour and the realism. Good chemistry between the leads in first 2 episodes. Loving the friendship between the leads. Good topic - depression and PTSD. Plus I love the element of suspense so far. Strong series in the 6 episodes. Green flag ML and a wonderful ending. Every episode was worth the watch.
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25. Our Love Triangle
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Jan 30 - PTW
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26. Queen of Divorce
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Jan 31st
* First 2 episodes were all right with most of the interest developing in the 2nd episode. 3rd and 4th are enjoyable with some interesting turns.
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27. Branding in Seongsu
Korean Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
Feb 5th
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28. A Killer Paradox
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Feb 9
* Good series, good pacing, but male lead POV disappears mid series with focus on other characters. Unnecessary female nudity in ep 1. Could have been better overall but good for a first watch.
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29. House of Ninjas
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Feb 15
*
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30. TvN O’PENing: Grand Shining Hotel
Korean Special - 2024, 6 episodes
Feb 10
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31. Exhuma
Korean Movie - 2024
Feb 22
Good movie but requires a lot of background knowledge on the Japanese and Korean folklore.
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32. The Impossible Heir
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Feb 23
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33. Wedding Impossible
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Feb 26
* First episode was boring but it has picked up in a good way. Some good humour with interesting build up and good chemistry between leads. Good until about the 8th episode. Dull ending but loved the Kim Baum cameo.
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34. Shogun
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Feb 27
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35. Pyramid Game
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Feb 29 - PTW
*
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36. My Name Is Loh Kiwan
Korean Movie - 2024
March 1
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37. Wonderful World
Korean Drama - 2024, 14 episodes
March 1
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38. Queen of Tears
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Mar 9
* I enjoyed watching for the most part. ML was an unreal exaggerated character. FL's character was more realistic despite being unlikeable. A cliched ending which was disappointing. Good acting by the cast. OST was nice too.
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39. The Midnight Studio
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
March 11
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40. Chicken Nugget
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Mar 15 - completed
First episode was ok.
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41. The Legend of Shen Li
Chinese Drama - 2024, 39 episodes
Mar 18
Very interesting series. Good CGI. Some good humour. Enjoyed the strong FL and ML taking a backseat. Every episode makes you want to know what happens next. Binge worthy.
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42. Nothing Uncovered
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Mar 18
*
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43. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
Filipino Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
Mar 18
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44. Physical: 100 Season 2 - Underground
Korean TV Show - 2024, 9 episodes
Mar 19th
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45. Hide
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Mar 23
PTW
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46. Hungry Souls: From Hell, with Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 5 episodes
Mar 24
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47. Parasyte: The Grey
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Apr 5
* Quite entertaining. Reminded me of Venom which I also enjoyed. Good CGI and action sequences.
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48. Lovely Runner
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Apr 8th
Liked it a lot but I wish the ending was slightly different.
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49. Blood Free
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Apr 10
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50. Missing Crown Prince
Korean Drama - 2024, 20 episodes
Apr 13th
The show should be renamed. It's an alright show. Nothing noteworthy.
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51. Chief Detective 1958
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Apr 19th
* It's concept isn't original but it still feels fresh. The comedy includes unexpected actiactions and dialogues and made me chuckle multiple times in the first 3 episodes. Love the comradery and teamwork. Didn't end as strongly as it started but definitely reminds you lots of Taxi Driver.
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52. City Hunter
Japanese Movie - 2024
Apr 25
Slightly off-putting in the beginning due to the perverted nature of the main character. Action scenes are enjoyable. Story isn't bad. Mainly scored it for the many fight scenes and fast pace.
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53. Goodbye Earth
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Apr 26 - complete
*
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54. Begins Youth
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Apr 30
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55. Frankly Speaking
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
May 1
Not as hilarious as perhaps Liar Liar. In fact, quite a different take on it.
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56. The Atypical Family
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
May 4
Best characters were the secondary ones. First you are annoyed by the FL and then the ML becomes super irritating. Couldn't enjoy the series because of that. Didn't care much for them.
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57. The Midnight Romance in Hagwon
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
May 11
Much slower than I anticipated.
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58. Dare to Love Me
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
May 13
Cute. Some interesting moments.
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59. Crash
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
May 13
Awesome and underrated!
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60. The 8 Show
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
May 17
Started off great and then slowly became harder and harder to watch. Not my kind of show.
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61. Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
May 23
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62. Bitter Sweet Hell
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
May 24
*
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63. Connection
Korean Drama - 2024, 14 episodes
May 24
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64. Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
May 31st
I enjoyed the comedy. It's a bit silly at times. More serious towards the end.
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65. Haunted House for Sale
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 14 episodes
May 31st
Better than I would have anticipated. Has similarities to Sell Your Haunted House but the story is different. A good watch!
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66. The Player 2: Master of Swindlers
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
June 3
*
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67. Hierarchy
Korean Drama - 2024, 7 episodes
June 7
(Apparently not very good so will probably not be watching this one)
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68. My Sweet Mobster
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Jun 12
Didn't enjoy the first two episodes but then it started getting much better. Best idea is to binge. A sweet watch. Enjoyable.
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69. Miss Night and Day
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Jun 15
A mixed genre series - romcom with suspense/thriller. I'm enjoying the suspense aspect more than the chemistry between the leads. The older version of the FL is a pretty good actress. Lots of fun moments. Quite funny. Liked the ending. For once they didn't depict a helpless FL which is always a positive.
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70. Agents of Mystery
Korean TV Show - 2024, 6 episodes
Jun 18 - complete
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71. Hijack 1971
Korean Movie - 2024
June 21
*
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72. The Whirlwind
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
June 28 - Complete
PTW
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73. Escape
Korean Movie - 2024
July 3
Good action and thrill. Great acting but a bit predictable. A few dull moments but also a couple of funny scenes. Overall enjoyable.
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74. Good Partner
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
July 12
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75. The Auditors
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Jul 15
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76. Sweet Home Season 3
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
July 19 - complete
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77. Pilot
Korean Movie - 2024
July 31
Awaiting subs.
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78. No Way Out: The Roulette
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
July 31
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79. Bad-Memory Eraser
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Aug 2
The first two episodes were pretty good. Great concept of reliving life with all the bad memories gone. Intriguing! Slowly becoming worse with every episode. Plot moved in the worst possible direction. Still hopeful it can be redeemed. Disappointing series.
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80. The Influencer
Korean TV Show - 2024, 7 episodes
Aug 6
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81. The Tyrant
Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes
Aug 14 - complete
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82. Perfect Family
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Aug 14
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83. Black Out
Korean Drama - 2024, 14 episodes
Aug 16 - name changed from 'Death to Snow White' to 'Blackout'
* Really exciting thriller. Watched 3 episodes and put it on hold to binge since it's hard to wait. Slowed down in the middle.
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84. Love Next Door
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Aug 17
Didn't enjoy the first 2 episodes. Not really my style of comedy. A bit more of a slice of life than a romcom. The romance was good towards the end but the parents of the FL were the worst characters.
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85. DNA Lover
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Aug 17
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86. Spring Garden
Korean Movie - 2024
Aug 21
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87. The Frog
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Aug 23 - complete
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88. Pachinko Season 2
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Aug 23
*
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89. No Gain, No Love
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Aug 26
* The funniest romcom I've ever seen. Every episode is great! My only negative points are that there is more focus on the SMLs and the leads didn't get to have a proper relationship because the focus was shifted to the second leads.
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90. Queen Woo
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Aug 29
* Excellent show. Fast moving. Quite a bit of nudity, sex and gore.
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91. Exit
Thai Movie - 2024
Aug 29
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92. Seoul Busters
Korean Drama - 2024, 20 episodes
Sept 11 - currently airing
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93. Officer Black Belt
Korean Movie - 2024
Sept 13
Enjoyed the movie. Loved the action and the concept. Reminds me a lot of Midnight Runners.
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94. The Judge from Hell
Korean Drama - 2024, 14 episodes
Sept 21 - currently airing
* Loving the concept, the CGI is great and every episode is fun.
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95. What Comes after Love
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Sept 27
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96. Gyeongseong Creature Season 2
Korean Drama - 2024, 7 episodes
Sept 27
* Very interesting! A little disappointed that they didn't focus on the monsters this season. Expected some comeuppance.
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97. Uprising
Korean Movie - 2024
Oct 2
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98. Spice up Our Love
Korean Drama - 2024, 2 episodes
Oct 3 - complete
The CEO's character is better here than the parent story. I enjoyed it even though I wasn't rooting for this pairing.
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99. Family by Choice
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Oct 9 - currently airing
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100. Dong Jae, the Good or the Bastard
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Oct 10 - currently airing