2024 is proving to be an amazing year for K-Dramas and we love to see it. With the screen comebacks of top stars, rising actors making their mark on the industry, and the increasing versatility of genres, 2024 will undoubtedly give renewed impetus to Hallyu. As we step into April 2024, a number of exciting K-Dramas await.

From thrillers and fantasy to historical and crime, there's something for everyone this month. So, we compiled some of the most highly anticipated April 2024 K-Dramas in a watchlist for you!

Here are 5 April 2024 K-Dramas that you absolutely do not want to miss!

Note: This watchlist is not a ranking. It includes select K-Dramas airing on Korean national television as well as Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ original series.

 

Top 5 April 2024 K-Dramas

1. "Parasyte: The Grey"

When & Where: April 5, Netflix

Cast: Jeon SoNee, Koo KyoHwan, Lee JungHyun, Kwon HaeHyo

Summary: Based on the popular manga "Parasyte" by Hitoshi Iwaaki, "Parasyte: The Grey" will tell the story of how humans fight back against strange parasitic creatures trying to feed off of human hosts and steal their consciousness. While these worms try to expand their power and take over the control of society, can co-existence be possible?

Reasons To Watch: If you're a fan of the anime "Parasyte: The Maxim" or the manga "Parasyte", you have to tune into the April 2024 K-Drama "Parasyte: The Grey". The fact that the show is created by Yeon SangHo, and stars outstanding actors like Koo KyoHwan, Jeon SoNee and Lee JungHyun is reason enough to be hyped and we cannot wait to see what they have in store for us.

 

2. "Lovely Runner"

When & Where: April 8, Viki

Cast: Kim HyeYoon, Byeon WooSeok

Summary: "Lovely Runner" follows the story of Ryu SunJae (Byeon WooSeok), a popular star who passes away unexpectedly. However, a twist of fate gives him a second chance at life when his devoted fan, Im Sol (Kim HyeYoon), travels back in time to prevent the tragedy.

Reasons To Watch: "Lovely Runner" is arguably the most highly awaited romance drama among April 2024 K-Dramas. Kim HyeYoon and Byeon WooSeok are an absolute dream pair, and their heart-fluttering chemistry (especially the height difference) is giving us all the butterflies already! We cannot wait for this show to start airing.

 

3. "Blood Free"

When & Where: April 10, Disney Plus

Cast: Han HyoJoo, Ju JiHoon, Lee HeeJun, Lee MuSaeng

Summary: BF (Blood Free) is a company dominating the genetically engineered cultured meat market but when CEO Yoon JaYoo's (Han HyoJoo) vision starts being questioned, she realizes that her life is on the line. JaYoo meets the mysterious Woo ChaeWoon (Ju JiHoon), who starts working as her bodyguard.

Reasons To Watch: Much like other Disney Plus originals recently, "Blood Free" is a star-studded K-Drama with a novel premise. Viewers' expectations are sky high for this April 2024 K-Drama, and why wouldn't they be when some of the best actors have come together for this project? Besides, Disney Plus has established a reputation for its high-quality originals and we're hoping that this one is going to be no exception.

 

4. "Chief Detective 1958"

When & Where: April 19, Disney Plus

Cast: Lee JeHoon, Seo EunSoo, Lee DongHwi, Choi WooSung, Yoon HyunSoo

Summary: The story of a passionate young detective, Park YoungHan (Lee JeHoon), who cannot stand injustice. He teams up with his colleagues at Jongnam Police Station in Seoul to fight crime in an age where technology wasn't as advanced as it is today.

Reasons To Watch: Lee JeHoon fighting crime again? Sign us up! This April 2024 K-Drama is one of the most highly anticipated K-Dramas of the year, and for good reason! With a retro setting, this K-Drama is going to evoke nostalgia for an age many of us have never experienced and make us fall in love with it. Besides, the cast - which combines experienced stars and rising young actors, is sure to draw your attention.

 

5. "Missing Crown Prince"

When & Where: April 13, Viki

Cast: EXO's SuHo, Hong YeJi, Kim MinKyu

Summary: The crown prince of the nation has been kidnapped by a woman fated to be the princess! As they flee, a gentle romance blooms between the two.

Reasons To Watch: SuHo of EXO captivated global K-Drama audiences with his performance in "Behind Your Touch," heightening anticipation for his upcoming lead role in "Missing Crown Prince." Joining him is super rookie Hong YeJi, celebrated for her role in "Love Song For Illusion," garnering a devoted following, and rising star Kim MinKyu, making fans curious about the characters' relationships. You don't want to miss this one!

One of the main appeals of most K-Dramas is their ability to wrap up a story in a singular season. Many shows can tie up loose ends, take down the bad guy, and even showcase a blossoming romance, all in the span of 16 or more episodes. However, there are some rare cases when a drama is so good that fans passionately call for a second season.

In the case of tvN fantasy thriller, “Signal”, it concluded with an open ending, leaving the option for a second season available, but never confirmed. Now, after a little over 8 years since the show’s premiere, it’s been announced that there will finally be a second season.

K-Drama enthusiasts are rejoicing left and right, as this means the story of Detectives Lee JaeHan (Choi JinWoong) and Cha SooHyun (Kim HyeSoo), along with criminal profiler, Park HaeYoung (Lee JeHoon) will continue forward.

A release date has yet to be confirmed, however, fans are ecstatic over this news. Now, it has been some time since the drama’s conclusion, so naturally viewers will be having multiple binge sessions until season two’s premiere.

And as it draws ever closer, the questions that need to be answered will only pile up higher and higher.

With that said, here’s some things to consider about the second season of “Signal”.

 

Will the second season have the same cast?

It’s not everyday that a K-Drama comes back for a second season. But when they do, the question of whether they’ll retain the same cast needs to be asked. In the case of “Signal”, Lee JeHoon, Kim HyeSoo, and Choi JinWoong showcased a perfect portrayal of their characters. While it would be understandable that they would be unable to participate due to scheduling conflicts, not seeing them in the second season would be akin to a criminal offense.

 

How much time has passed since the end of the first season?

Even in the first installment of the tvN series, we saw the characters go through various time jumps, in correlation to the cases they worked on. Although many might hope season two will start right where “Signal” left off, there’s a chance that it doesn’t and audiences are thrust right into the action several months, or even years, later.

 

Will Detective Lee JaeHan’s memory still be intact?

With Lee JaeHan waking up from what appears to be a coma-induced slumber, there’s reason to believe that he might not all be there. Considering common K-Drama tropes, he could very well go through a case of memory loss that would greatly hinder the golden trio’s search for justice.

 

Do the trio of Park HaeYoung, Cha SooHyun, and Lee JaeHan finally meet up?

This might be one of the biggest questions on audiences’ minds. Despite being separated by time, they made one hell of a team, helping one another to solve several cold cases and avenge the souls lost in the process. With the announcement of season two, fans are hoping they will finally be able to meet, face to face, making it impossible for the villains to escape the jaws of justice.

 

Will they still communicate with someone from the past/future?

If Park HaeYoung, Cha SooHyun, and Lee JaeHan, there would naturally be no need to communicate using the time-bending walkie-talkie. However, with the novelty of the show being centered around this concept, it seems only right that the writers will bring it back for season two. But this time, they could communicate with a totally different person.

 

Will the Jinyang corruption finally come to light?

The K-Drama ends with the Jinyang corruption being covered by the media. Although reporters surround an older Congressman Jang YoungChul (Son HyunJoo), it remains to be seen whether he’s received due justice for his actions. With a second season, the trio might finally take down Jang YoungChul, once and for all.

 

Do Cha SooHyun and Lee JaeHan finally get their happily ever after?

As with many good things, season two also needs to have an ending. And at that end, there’s an important idea to consider: will Cha SooHyun and Lee JaeHan be able to have a happy ending. While they’ll have more important issues to tackle before this, fans of the show can only hope a healthy, happy relationship is in store for the two, after so many years of painful yearning.

It hasn’t been too long since the announcement for the second season of “Signal”, but there’s so much to ponder and think about in the meantime.

Are you excited for “Signal” to finally return? What questions do you hope they answer heading into season two?

K-Dramas sometimes serve as a parallel to real life, presenting main characters we can relate to on a personal level. Even if they are life-saving doctors or charismatic lawyers, their traits seem perfectly human and natural. There's no doubt that if they were to shake off that main character prestige, they would be just like the rest of us.

Then there are those male leads who have something 'special' about them — and by special, we mean they have some type of superpower. Now, superpowers are practically non-existent in real life, so these K-Drama leads already have an edge on us normal folk. They wow audiences with their out of this world abilities and show a charm that cannot be produced in real life. These powers are the definition of cool and have fans talking for hours.

So let's meet some of these male leads who have amazed viewers with their super human abilities!

 

1. "You Who Came From the Stars" - Do MinJoon

Do MinJoon was an iconic role for Kim SooHyun in the legendary  drama "You Who Came From the Stars". He was quite literally out of this world, being an alien who came down from outer space.

His skillset includes the ability to stop time, teleportation, levitation, and so much more! Do MinJoon was a force to be reckoned with. If his superpowers were not enough, he also possessed impressive intellect and jaw-dropping visuals. There were actual no holes in Do MinJoon.

 

2. "Gu Family Book" - Choi KangChi

Considering Choi KangChi, played by the iconic Lee SeungGi, was both part human and part gumiho, it comes as no surprise that he has supernatural abilities.

When he turns into a Gumiho, KangChi gains superhuman strength, an increase in speed, and increased regenerative abilities. With Lee SeungGi at the helm of this character, it seems Choi KangChi gained one additional ability: the power to steal the hearts of fans everywhere. Now that's what you call overpowered.

 

3. "Are You Human Too?" - Nam Shin III

With Seo KangJoon playing the part of Nam Shin III, many were smitten by his jaw-dropping good looks. But that wasn't his only impressive trait in "Are You Human Too?".

The technologically advanced android possessed superhuman strength, a built in lie detector, and access to all the knowledge in the world. But quite honestly, the list simply goes on. Despite having circuits and wires in place of an actual heart and brains, Nam San III had the heart of a normal person, developing traits of an ordinary human being.

 

4- "Where Stars Land" - Lee SooYeon

On the outside Lee SooYeon, played by Lee JeHoon, seems like an ordinary airport employee. But underneath that air of normalcy is a robotic limb that screams anything but normal.

With it, Lee SooYeon possesses superhuman strength and the ability to withstand numerous blows to his arm. While the origin story behind his robotic limb is filled with pain and trauma, SooYeon overcomes those hardships and uses his newfound power to help those around him. With it, he's already saved multiple, becoming a hero in broad daylight. Not all heroes wear capes — if they're anything like Lee SooYeon, they wear tailored suits instead.