Crash Landing on You
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: Crash Landing on You / 사랑의 불시착 / Sarangui Bulsichak
Episodes: 16
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Broadcast Period: December 14, 2019 tvN
Starring:
Hyun Bin as Ri Jung Hyuk
Son Ye Jin as Yoon Se Ri
Synopsis:
A South Korean chaebol heiress crash lands north of the DMZ due to a paragliding mishap where she meets a North Korean officer and falls in love.
Stove League
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: Stove League / 스토브리그 / Seutobeurigeu
Episodes: 16
Genre: Sports
Broadcast Period: December 13, 2019 SBS
Starring:
Nam Goong Min as Baek Seung Soo
Park Eun Bin as Lee Se Young
Synopsis:
Baek Seung Soo is the newly-appointed general manager of a baseball team who has had an unlucky streak with the teams that he has managed in the past. Meanwhile, Lee Se Young is the young and determined operations manager of Dreams. Can they lead the struggling team all the way to the championships?
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: VIP
Episodes: 32
Genre: Mystery, Melodrama
Broadcast Period: October 28, 2019 SBS
Starring:
Jang Na Ra as Na Jung Sun
Lee Sang Yoon as Park Sung Joon
Synopsis:
A story about a team dedicated to handling the top VIP clients at a department store. Park Sung Joon is the team lead while his wife Na Jung Sun is a woman who experiences many struggles.
Chief of Staff
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: Chief of Staff / Advisor / 보좌관 – 세상을 움직이는 사람들 / Bojwagwan
Episodes: 10 (Season 1), 10 (Season 2)
Genre: Political, Thriller
Broadcast Period: June 14, 2019 (Season 1), November 11, 2019 (Season 2) JTBC
Starring:
Lee Jung Jae as Jang Tae Joon
Shin Min Ah as Kang Sun Young
Synopsis:
A high-stakes thriller revolves around Jang Tae Joon as he navigates political waters in South Korea as an assemblyman’s chief of staff.
My Country: The New Age
Title: My Country: The New Age / 나의 나라 / Naui Nara
Episodes: 16
Genre: Historical
Broadcast Period: October 4, 2019 JTBC
Starring:
Yang Se Jong as Seo Hwi
Woo Do Hwan as Nam Sun Ho
Kim Sul Hyun as Han Hee Jae
Jang Hyuk as Lee Bang Won
Synopsis:
A story set during the fall of Goryeo and the founding of Joseon follows two former friends who find themselves on opposite sides of conflict.
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: Vagabond / 배가본드 / Baegabondeu
Episodes: 16
Genre: Action
Broadcast Period: September 20, 2019 SBS
Starring:
Lee Seung Ki as Cha Gun
Bae Suzy as Go Hae Ri
Shin Sung Rok as Ki Tae Woong
Synopsis:
Cha Gun is a stuntman who dreams of becoming an action star. He gets caught in the middle of a conspiracy after a plane crash that killed many passengers including his nephew. Cha Gun chases after the truth and receives the help of NIS agent Go Hae Ri.
When the Camellia Blooms
Title: When the Camellia Blooms / 동백꽃 필 무렵 / Dongbaekkkot Pil Muryeop
Episodes: 40
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Suspense
Broadcast Period: September 18, 2019 KBS2
Starring:
Gong Hyo Jin as Dong Baek
Kang Ha Neul as Hwang Yong Shik
Kim Ji Suk as Kang Jong Ryul
Synopsis:
A story that follows Dong Baek, single mom who runs a bar called Camellia while taking care of her son. Hwang Yong Shik is a police officer in love with Dong Baek whilst Kang Jong Ryul is an ex who returns to her life.
Title: Extraordinary You / 어쩌다 발견한 하루 / Eojjeoda Balgyeonhan Haru
Episodes: 32
Genre: School, Fantasy, Romance
Broadcast Period: October 2, 2019 MBC
Starring:
Kim Hye Yoon as Eun Dan Oh
Ro Woon as Ha Roo
Lee Jae Wook as Baek Kyung
Synopsis:
A story that follows a student from a wealthy family who has an unrequited crush on her fiancee. She discovers that she is a mere extra in a book that’s meant to be written off. One day, she meets another student who makes her heart flutter.
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: The Tale of Nokdu / 조선로코 녹두전 / Joseonroko Nokdujeon
Episodes: 32
Genre: Historical, Romance
Broadcast Period: September 30, 2019 KBS2
Starring:
Jang Dong Yoon as Jun Nok Doo
Kim So Hyun as Dong Dong Joo
Synopsis:
Set in the Joseon era, the story follows a man who crossdresses as a woman and enters a village full of women in order to investigate the assassins after his family. He then meets an unwilling gisaeng trainee.
Class of Lies
Title: Class of Lies / 미스터 기간제 / Miseuteo Giganje
Episodes: 16
Genre: Legal, Crime, School
Broadcast Period: July 17, 2019 OCN
Starring:
Yoon Kyun Sang as Ki Moo Hyuk / Ki Kang Je
Geum Sae Rok as Ha So Hyun
Choi Yoo Hwa as Cha Hyun Jung
Synopsis:
A lawyer who lost everything due to a murder case that he took on goes to school as a teacher to conduct his own investigation.
Title: Hotel Del Luna / Hotel Delluna / 호텔 델루나
Episodes: 16
Genre: Romance, Fantasy
Broadcast Period: July 13, 2019 TvN
Starring:
IU as Jang Man Wol
Yeo Jin Goo as Goo Chang Sung
Synopsis:
A hotel in the middle of soul holds an unusual clientele. It is run by an ill-tempered CEO and her new GM whom she has scared into helping her.
Doctor John
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: Doctor John / Uisayohan / 의사요한
Episodes: 32
Genre: Medical
Broadcast Period: July 19, 2019 SBS
Starring:
Ji Sung as Cha Yo Han
Lee Se Young as Kang Shi Young
Lee Kyu Hyung as Son Suk Ki
Hwang Hee as Lee Yoo Joon
Synopsis:
A story about a medical team that specializes in pain management. Cha Yo Han is a genius anesthesiologist with an egotistic side while Kang Shi Young is a resident in the same department.
Title: Arthdal Chronicles / Aseudal Yeondaegi / 아스달 연대기
Episodes: 18
Genre: Costume, Fantasy
Broadcast Period: June 1, 2019 (Part 1), June 22, 2019 (Part 2), Sept. 7, 2019 (Part 3) tvN
Starring:
Jang Dong Gun as Tagon
Song Joong Ki as Eunseom / Saya
Kim Ji Won as Tanya
Kim Ok Bin as Taealha
Synopsis:
A fantasy drama set during ancient times in the fictional land of Asadal. Clans and tribes battle each other to gain ultimate control of the city.
Title: Angel’s Last Mission: Love / 단, 하나의 사랑 / Dan, Hanaui Sarang
Episodes: 32
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Broadcast Period: May 22, 2019 KBS2
Starring:
Shin Hye Sun as Lee Yun Seo / Choi Sul Hee
L as Kim Dan / Yoo Sung Woo
Synopsis:
A former ballerina who suffers terrible tragedies has grown into a cold and arrogant heiress. She meets an Angel who is tasked with finding her true love.
Voice 3
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: Voice Season 3 / Boiseu 3 / 보이스 3
Episodes: 16
Genre: Crime, Suspense
Broadcast Period: May 11, 2019 OCN
Starring:
Lee Ha Na as Kang Kwon Joo
Lee Jin Wook as Do Kang Woo / Matsuda Kosuke
Synopsis:
Kang Kwon Joo and the the hot-tempered detective Do Kang Woo team up again, this time to fight against a crime syndicate with activities in the dark web.
Title: Her Private Life / Geunyeoui Sasaenghwal / 그녀의 사생활
Episodes: 16
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Broadcast Period: April 10, 2019 TvN
Starring:
Park Min-Young as Sung Deok-Mi
Kim Jae-Wook as Ryan
Synopsis:
A well-respected art curator leads a double life as a closet fangirl who fawns obsessively over her idol. A new art director comes onboard and discovers her secret.
Doctor Prisoner
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: Doctor Prisoner / Dakteo Peurizeuneo / 닥터 프리즈너
Episodes: 32
Genre: Medical, Drama
Broadcast Period: March 20, 2019 KBS2
Starring:
Nam Goong Min as Na Yi Je
Nara as Han So Geum
Kim Byung Chul as Sun Min Shi
Synopsis:
An excellent surgeon gets involved in a medical accident that he did not cause and finds work as the chief doctor of a prison.
The Light In Your Eyes
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: The Light in Your Eyes / Nooni Booshige Hangul / 눈이 부시게
Episodes: 12
Genre: Romance, Fantasy
Broadcast Period: February 11, 2019 JTBC
Starring:
Han Ji Min as young Kim Hye Ja
Kim Hye Ja as old Kim Hye Ja
Nam Joo Hyuk as Lee Joon Ha / Kim Sang Hyun
Synopsis:
An aspiring announces suddenly becomes a 70-year-old woman while a reporter lives life aimlessly.
Liver or Die
Title: Liver of Die / What’s Wrong, Poong Sang / 왜그래 풍상씨 / Waegeurae Pungsangssi
Episodes: 40
Genre: Family, Comedy, Drama
Broadcast Period: January 9, 2019 KBS2
Starring:
Yoo Joon Sang as Lee Poong Sang
Oh Ji Ho as Lee Jin Sang
Jun Hye Bin as Lee Jung Sang
Lee Si Young as Lee Hwa Sang
Lee Chang Yup as Lee We Sang
Synopsis:
Poong-sang has never lived a day of his life for himself because he is too busy with the affairs of his four younger siblings. Stuck in the same cycle even now that he is in his middle ages, will he ever find happiness?
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: Fiery Priest / Hot Blooded Priest / 열혈사제 / Yeolhyeolsaje
Episodes: 40
Genre: Crime, Comedy
Broadcast Period: February 15, 2019 SBS
Starring:
Kim Nam Gil as Kim Hae Il
Kim Sung Kyun as Goo Dae Young
Lee Ha Nui as Park Kyung Sun
Synopsis:
A priest with a bad temper teams up with a detective and a prosecutor to find the killer who murdered an elderly priest.
Title: Touch Your Heart / 진심이 닿다 / Jinsimi Data
Episodes: 16
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Legal
Broadcast Period: February 6, 2019 tvN
Starring:
Yoo In Na as Oh Jin Shim / Oh Yoon Seo
Lee Dong Wook as Kwon Jung Rok
Synopsis:
A love story between a secretary and a hotshot lawyer begins when a Hallyu actress desperate to resuscitate her career after being caught in a scandal does research for a role by disguising herself as a secretary.
Romance Is a Bonus Book
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: Romance Is a Bonus Book / 로맨스는 별책부록 / Romaenseuneun Byeolchaekburok
Episodes: 16
Genre: Romance Comedy
Broadcast Period: January 26, 2019 tvN
Starring:
Lee Na Young as Kang Dan Yi
Lee Jong Suk as Cha Eun Ho
Synopsis:
A noona-dongsaeng romance between two people working at a publishing company. When a woman with high credentials falls into bad luck and has to pretend to be under-qualified to secure employment, she crosses paths with a young writing prodigy.
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: Kingdom / 킹덤 / Kingdeom
Episodes: 6
Genre: Historical, Horror, Thriller, Fantasy
Broadcast Period: January 25, 2019 Netflix
Starring:
Joo Ji Hoon as Crown Prince Lee Chang
Bae Doo Na as Seo Bi
Synopsis:
Suspecting the King to be dead, the Crown Prince takes up arms against the zombie apocalypse that plagues Joseon while navigating the political intricacies among those in power.
Title: The Crowned Clown / Gwanghae, The Man Who Became King / 왕이 된 남자 / Wangi Doen Namja
Episodes: 16
Genre: Historical
Broadcast Period: January 7, 2019 tvN
Starring:
Yeo Jin Goo as Ha Sun / King Lee Hun
Lee Se Young as Queen Yoo So Woon
Kim Sang Kyung as Lee Kyu
Synopsis:
In order to protect himself from assassination attempts, the King commissions a clown who looks exactly like him to become his impostor. Meanwhile, the clown learns what it means to become a King.
The Last Empress
Is it a must-watch, pretty good, just another drama, tolerable or downright boring?
Title: The Last Empress / An Empress’s Dignity / Hwanghuui Pumgyeok / 황후의 품격
Episodes: 48
Genre: Fantasy, Suspense, Drama, Romance
Broadcast Period: November 21, 2018 SBS
Starring:
Jang Na Ra as Oh Sunny
Choi Jin Hyuk as Na Wang Shik / Chun Woo Bin
Shin Sung Rok as Lee Hyuk
Synopsis:
In a fictional Korea under a constitutional monarchy, a musical actress gets pulled into political struggles after becoming an empress.
Title: SKY Castle / SKY Kaeseul / SKY 캐슬
Episodes: 20
Genre: Drama, Satire
Broadcast Period: November 23, 2018 JTBC
Starring:
Yum Jung Ah as Han Seo Jin
Lee Tae Ran as Lee Soo Im
Yoon Se Ah as Noh Seung Hye
Oh Na Ra as Jin Jin Hee
Synopsis:
A dark staire that follows the lives of four women living in the luxurious neighborhood of SKY Castle.
Unknown
Sky Castle, the drama that broke all Cable records, and is now the highest rated program on Cable TV, is not even on your list. Why?
Other Kdrama that aired or are currently airing and missing from your list:
Haechi, Item, Trap, Spring Turns to Spring, My Only One, My Healing Love, Children of Nobody. I am sure there are others too.
Popsickle
The fiery priest checked out all the other dramas for me. I seem to be bored with romantic dramas these days and fiery priest was what I was looking for. From the humour to the actions its perfect. And leehoney is my ultimate bae!
Anne J
sky castle in 2018 list.. considering it aired till Feb, i can move it here too.
Unknown
beautiful world