Several highly anticipated K-dramas are lined up for release in the final months of 2024, including big titles like Squid Game Season 2 and The Trunk. Fans of various genres—romance, thriller, sci-fi, and more—will have plenty to look forward to. Let’s dive into the details of seven K-dramas coming soon.

Squid Game Season 2

Release Date: December 26, 2024
Director: Hwang Dong Hyuk
Cast: Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Gong Yoo, Kang Ha Neul, In Siwan, Park Sung Hoon, T.O.P, Wi Ha Joon

Squid Game returns with its second season, following the massive success of Season 1. The survival drama centers around individuals who enter a deadly game for a chance at wealth, only to discover the horrifying consequences of failure. Returning cast members include Lee Jung Jae, Gong Yoo, and Lee Byung Hun, joined by new faces like Kang Ha Neul and T.O.P. Season 2 promises to deliver more twists and suspense as the deadly games continue. Netflix has also confirmed a third season for 2025.

The Trunk

Release Date: End of 2024
Director: Kim Gyu Tae
Cast: Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun Jin

This mystery-romance drama is based on the novel Trunk and tells the story of a music producer and the head of a marriage service agency with opposing views on marriage. Gong Yoo plays a man who believes in marriage, while Seo Hyun Jin’s character does not. Directed by Our Blues director Kim Gyu Tae, the series explores their complex relationship, promising viewers a fresh take on love and partnership.

Light Shop

Release Date: End of 2024
Director: Kim Hee Won
Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Park Bo Young, Kim Seol Hyun, Bae Sung Woo

Light Shop is a supernatural drama adapted from the webtoon Shop of the Lamp by Kang Full, the creator of Moving. The story revolves around a mysterious shop that spirits visit for their own reasons. The shop’s owner warns a woman about the otherworldly nature of his customers. This eerie, imaginative series marks actor Kim Hee Won’s directorial debut.

Gangnam B-Side

Release Date: November 2024
Director: Park Noo Ri
Cast: Jo Woo Jin, Ji Chang Wook, BIBI, Ha Yoon Kyung

In Gangnam B-Side, a fallen detective returns to the dark underworld of Seoul’s Gangnam district when a girl close to his daughter goes missing. As he digs deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of crime, corruption, and secrets in the city’s elite circles. Expect intense drama and thrilling twists in this suspenseful series.

Mr. Plankton

Release Date: November 2024
Director: TBA
Cast: Woo Do Hwan, Lee You Mi, Oh Jung Se, Kim Hae Sook

Mr. Plankton is a romantic comedy that follows the lives of people who, like plankton, struggle to connect with others. The story focuses on a drifter who has never settled in one place until he meets a woman who changes his perspective on love and belonging.

Spice Up Our Love

Release Date: October 3, 2024
Director: Jung Hoon
Cast: Lee Sang Yi, Han Ji Hyun

This spin-off of No Gain No Love stars Lee Sang Yi and Han Ji Hyun in leading roles. The drama follows a CEO and a nutritionist who fall in love, blending romance with comedic elements. The plot centers on a webnovel author who is transported into the world of her own story as the female protagonist, facing humorous and heartfelt situations.

Hellbound Season 2

Release Date: October 25, 2024
Director: Yeon Sang Ho
Cast: Kim Hyun Joo, Kim Sung Cheol, Kim Shin Rok

Based on the popular webtoon, Hellbound returns for a second season. The series explores a world terrorized by supernatural beings and a cult that forms in response. Season 2 will focus on the consequences of the resurrection of condemned souls as they emerge from hell. The story continues to explore the tension between religious factions and the fight against demonic forces.

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