Disney+ Hotstar Korea unveils exciting K-drama lineup for the upcoming quarter
Disney+ Hotstar Korea has announced its much-awaited K-drama lineup for its second quarter, featuring a variety of different genres. From thrilling crime dramas to heartwarming comedies, here’s what to expect.
Disney+ Hotstar Korea has announced its highly anticipated K-drama lineup for the rest of 2024, although many release dates are still uncertain. The upcoming slate spans a variety of genres, from gripping crime thrillers to heartwarming comedies and dramas with complex characters. Here’s a look at what to expect:
Gangnam B-Side: Starts streaming in November 2024
A thrilling crime drama, Gangnam B-Side follows a detective who is drawn back into the world of crime after his daughter’s friend goes missing. This disappearance is part of a series of women disappearing in the Gangnam area, and the detective must navigate a web of corruption, drugs, and evil to take down the elite. The show stars Ji Chang-wook, Jo Woo-jin, Ha Eun-kyung, and others.
Light Shop: Starts streaming in December 2024
Starring Joo Ji Hoon, Park Bo Young, and Seolhyun, Light Shop tells the mysterious story of a shop that sells lamps, which serve as a portal between the living and the dead. The series shows how their worlds collide, leading to emotional and supernatural stories.
unmasked: To stream in 2025
Unmasked is a comedy show about a dysfunctional production team led by the characters of Kim Hye-soo, Jung Sung-il, and Joo Jong-hyuk. As the network threatens to cancel their documentary show, the team must put aside their differences and work together to save the project.
To end: To stream in 2025
Set during the economic fallout of the IMF crisis, Knock Off stars Kim Soohyun as Kim Seong-jun, an ordinary man who becomes involved in the illegal counterfeit goods trade to survive. His rise from a struggling individual to the global king of counterfeit goods showcases ambition and perseverance amid turbulent times.
Hyper Knife: To stream in 2025
This medical drama stars Sul Kyung-gu as Deok-hee, the world’s best neurosurgeon, and Park Eun-bin as Se-ok, his former genius who has fallen from respectability. The series follows the intense rivalry and eventual growth between these two complex characters as they encounter each other again under unusual circumstances.
Nine puzzle: To stream in 2025
Nine Puzzle is the story of criminal profiler Yi-na (Kim Da-mi), whose uncle was murdered when she was young, and she was the only witness left. Now a seasoned profiler, Yi-na reunites with Han-seom (Son Suk-koo), who once suspected her of the crime, as they work together to uncover the truth behind her uncle’s death.
low life
Low Life stars Yang Se-jong as Oh Hee-dong, a young man raised by his uncle Oh Gwan-seok (Ryu Seung-ryong), who is deeply immersed in illegal activities. When the two get involved in salvaging treasure from a sunken ship, they encounter a dangerous situation that attracts fortune-seekers from all over.
Watch the announcement video here:
With a star-studded cast and intriguing stories, Disney+ Hotstar Korea’s K-drama lineup for 2024 promises to offer something for every viewer.