I’m excited for quite a few Korean dramas starting in March! Let’s have a look at this month’s premieres. Let me know if anything piques your interest!

Siren’s Kiss

Premiere Date: March 2

Network: tvN

Stars: Park Min Young (Confidence Queen), Wi Ha Joon (The Midnight Romance In Hagwon), Kim Jung Hyun (Mr. Queen)

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Romance

Synopsis: A man investigates an insurance fraud case involving people who all died after falling in love with an irresistibly captivating woman.

Thoughts: It sounds intriguing and I like the lead trio of actors. It also seems like a different kind of role and genre for Park Min Young.

Boyfriend On Demand

Premiere Date: March 6

Network: Netflix

Stars: Ji Soo (Kpop group BLACKPINK; Snowdrop) , Seo In Guk (Café Minamdang)

Number Of Episodes: 10

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy

Synopsis: An overworked webtoon producer subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service to experience the dates of her dreams.

Thoughts: Seo In Guk! Yay! I will always give a try to his dramas, even though I haven’t liked some of his last few shows. I’m not really a fan of this synopsis but I’m excited to see him here and how the romance would begin between the leads.

Still Shining

Premiere Date: March 6

Network: JTBC

Stars: Jin Young (Our Unwritten Seoul), Kim Min Joo (Undercover High School),
Shin Jae Ha (Evilive), Park Se Hyun (Your Honor)

Number Of Episodes: 10

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart — only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

Thoughts: The ‘exes to lovers’ trope has been done so many times already. But I’m still gonna watch this as I like the moody, melo vibe of this one.

Phantom Lawyer

Premiere Date: March 13

Network: SBS

Stars: Yoo Yeon Seok (When The Phone Rings), Esom (Taxi Driver), Kim Kyung Nam (Connection)

Number Of Episodes: 16

Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Law

Synopsis: It follows a lawyer who has the ability to see spirits and a top-tier attorney as they work together to settle the unfinished business of their most unusual clients—ghosts—using the legal system.

Thoughts: Ghost seers + investigative episodic plot has been done numerous times in dramaland. I do enjoy the lead actors’ acting but the plot does not make me excited for this one.

Mad Concrete Dreams

Premiere Date: March 14

Network: tvN

Stars: Ha Jung Woo (Narco-Saints), Im Soo Jung (Search: WWW), Krystal Jung (Crazy Love), Kim Joon Han (Good Partner), Shim Eun Kyung (Naeil’s Cantabile)

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Thriller, Crime

Synopsis: A man drowning in debt stages a fake kidnapping in order to protect his family and property, but the carefully crafted plan quickly unravels, spiraling into chaos beyond his control.

Thoughts: Look at that top notch cast! And Ha Jung Woo returning to dramaland after 19 years! He did do Narco-Saints but that was a web series. Plus, the plot seems to have the potential to be a gripping thriller.

Doctor Shin

Premiere Date: March 14

Network: TV Chosun

Stars: Baek Seo Ra, Jung E Chan

Number Of Episodes: 16

Genre: Medical, Thriller, Fantasy

Synopsis: It is about a brilliant doctor who pushes medicine beyond limits and a woman whose brain is suddenly damaged overnight, causing her to gradually lose her soul.

Thoughts: Not interested in this drama.

Climax

 

Premiere Date: March 16

Network: ENA

Stars: Joo Ji Hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call), Ha Ji Won (Curtain Call), Oh Jung Se (Tempest), Cha Joo Young (The Queen Who Crowns), Nana (Mask Girl)

Number Of Episodes: 10

Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Synopsis: A couple (a prosecutor and a former A-list actress) driven by boundless ambition will stop at nothing – including betraying each other – to reach the pinnacle of success.

Thoughts: I’m looking forward to this one because of the cast, especially the leads who remind me of classic 2000s Kdramas that started my love for Korean dramas. I’m hoping for a ‘marriage of convenience’ trope too but not really sure if this one would have it.

Cabbage Your Life

Premiere Date: March 26

Network: KBS

Stars: Park Sung Woong (Unlock My Boss), Lee Soo Kyung (Dog Knows Everything)

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Comedy, Family

Synopsis: A manager at a large corporation in Seoul moves to a village with his wife and three sons when he gets suddenly transferred there. As they have no rural experience, they struggle to find their way back to Seoul.

Thoughts: The storyline feels original and new, and it also seems like it could be genuinely funny.