Along with the new year (and a new decade!) comes a wave of exciting new Korean dramas. Not only will there be fresh storylines and on-screen pairs to look forward to. There will also be sequels to a few beloved dramas that left fans hanging. Here's a list of the most anticipated K-dramas confirmed to air in 2020 so far:
Romantic Doctor Kim 2
Following the 2016 run of Dr. Romantic, Han Suk-kyu is back to play the role of Kim Sa-bu, who's known as the genius Teacher Kim and calls himself a romantic doctor. This time, he encounters Cha Eun-jae, played by Lee Sung-kyung, and Seo Woo-jin, played by Ahn Hyo-seop. The two talented doctors fatefully meet, thanks to Teacher Kim. Will they discover real romance? Tune in to Romantic Doctor Kim 2, starting January 2020, to find out.
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Kingdom 2
Starring Ju Ji-hoon, Bae Doona and Ryu Seung-ryong, Kingdom was one of the most memorable Korean dramas of 2019 – and in March 2020 the much-awaited sequel finally airs. In its pilot season, the kingdom was faced with rumours of the king's death. The crown prince set out on a journey to find out the truth from the king's doctor. He then ended up discovering a vicious disease spreading among the people and turning them into the living dead. The season ended with a cliffhanger, and the story will continue to show how the remaining humans will conquer the wave of Joseon-era zombies.
Love Alarm 2
This drama revolves around Kim Jo-jo, played by Kim So-hyun, whose life hasn't always been easy. It gets more complicated when best friends Lee Hye-yeong and Hwang Sun-oh (played by Jung Ga-ram and Song Kang) both fall for her. Another factor that plays into the love triangle is the revolutionary app called Love Alarm. During the first season, Jo-jo was able to hide her true feelings because of a Love Alarm shield she received as a gift. As the story continues, see if it will play into their relationships and kindle their feelings once again.
That’s not all …
The following dramas are also in the works and have been confirmed to air next year. However, they don't have trailers yet.
Ssang Gap Pocha
This drama will be centred on a mysterious food cart that serves both living people and ghosts. It will star Hwang Jung-eum and Yook Sung-jae.
Half of a Half
Pairing up for the first time, Jung Hae-in and Chae Soo-bin will star in a romantic comedy. Jung will play an AI programmer while Chae will play a recording engineer.
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The School Nurse Files
Jung Yu-mi plays Ahn Eun-young, a school nurse with supernatural powers. She gets assigned to a high school where she meets Hong In-pyo (played by Nam Joo-hyuk) who helps her chase and fight ghosts.
The King: Eternal Monarch
In this fantasy drama, Korean Emperor Lee Gon (played by Lee Min-ho) rules a land plagued by demons. Meanwhile, Kim Go-eun plays a detective in the modern-day parallel world. To close the doors between their worlds, they work together and try to protect their people from evil.
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Itaewon Class
Park Seo-Joon plays Park Sae-ro-yi, who gets prison time after assaulting an ex-classmate. After getting out of jail, he opens a restaurant with a social media star named Jo Yi-seo (played by Kim Da-mi) as the manager.
Which drama are you looking forward to the most?
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