K-Drama Picks: Sweet Home 3 And More Must-Watch Titles To Binge On OTT
Last month was quite eventful in the world of K-dramas, with the romantic dramas to thrilling action keeping fans engaged. As we step into July 2024, a variety of new and follow-up shows await the k-drama fans.
Here are some Korean dramas dropping on OTT platforms to keep an eye out for:
Red Swan
'Red Swan' follows the engaging journey of Oh Wan-soo (Kim Ha-neul), who begins from humble background to become a renowned professional golfer. Her rising fame catches the eye of Kim Yong-guk, the wealthy heir of Hwan Group, leading her to marry him in a bid to pay off her family’s debts. Years later, former policeman Seo Do-yoon (Rain), now a bodyguard for the Hwan Group, joins the security team and saves Wan-soo's life during a critical incident.
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Release date: July 3
The Auditors
Shin Ha-kyun plays Shin Cha-il, the unyielding leader of the audit team at a corrupt construction company. Gu Han-soo (Lee Jung-ha) is a new employee who joins the team hoping to get an overseas transfer. Another newcomer is Yoon Seo-jin (Jo A-ram), a driven young woman who will do whatever it takes to succeed. She has a past connection with Hwang Dae-woong, the company’s vice president, who wants to take over the company. However, at work, they both pretend not to know each other.
Where to watch: TvN
Release date: July 6
Sweet Home
The final installment of the post-apocalyptic drama ‘Sweet Home’ brings back Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, Go Min-si, and others reprising their roles from the previous seasons. Netflix teases that ‘Sweet Home 3’ will further blur the lines between human and monster, building towards an epic final battle between the two sides.
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: July 19
Serendipity’s Embrace
Based on the webtoon ‘Is It Fate?’, this K-drama follows Lee Hong-joo (Kim So-hyun), an animator haunted by past heartbreak, who unexpectedly reconnects with her first love Kang Hoo-yeong (Chae Jong-hyeop), now a financial planner. Yoon Ji-on stars as Bang Jun-ho, a narcissistic writer who forms a unique bond with Hong-joo, and Kim Da-som as Kim Hye-ji, Hong-joo’s best friend and a high school English teacher.
Where to watch: Tvn
Release date: July 22
Good Partner
‘Good Partner’ revolves around the partnership of veteran lawyer Cha Eun-kyeong (Jang Na-ra) and newcomer Han Yoo-ri (Nam Ji-hyun). Eun-kyeong, a pragmatic divorce attorney, prioritizes her law firm and clients' interests while facing her impending divorce. On the other hand, idealistic Yoo-ri abhors injustice, leading to frequent clashes with Eun-kyeong. Despite their differences, they become a strong team and later confidantes, supporting each other through personal crises.
Where to watch: SBS
Release date: July 12