Park Ji-hoon reprises his function of Yeon Si-eun in ‘Weak Hero Class 2.’ Photograph: courtesy of Netflix
It’s solely the start of April, and we’ve already seen some standout Okay-dramas hit our screens, notably Way Back Love and Karma. However much more intriguing, riveting narratives from the style are within the works, promising to pack in all of the romance, motion, heartbreak, and slow-burn rigidity that retains us hooked on Okay-dramas. From second possibilities in heaven to sinister palace hauntings and brutal highschool brawls, listed here are 5 that I’m wanting ahead to this month.
Resident Playbook
A spin-off of the favored medical rom-com slice-of-life drama Hospital Playlist (2020–2021), Resident Playbook dives into the tangled, heartwarming, and generally hilarious lives of docs from the obstetrics and gynecology departments on the Jongno department of Yulje Medical Middle. Starring Go Youn-jung, Shin Si-ah, Han Ye-ji, Kang You-seok, and Jung Joon-won, the sequence follows 5 medical residents striving to change into the most effective docs they are often whereas navigating advanced relationships, demanding mentors, and the chaos of life on-call.
Launch Date: April 12
The Haunted Palace
This era piece—mixing fantasy, romance, comedy, and horror—transports you to the Joseon period, the place the royal residence has change into each a goal and a hotbed of eerie occurrences, with darkish forces lurking within the shadows. To make issues worse, official Yoon Gab (Yook Sung-jae of BTOB) turns into possessed by an Imoogi, a dragon-like entity from Korean legend, prompting shaman Yeo Ri (Bona of WJSN) to step in and assist him confront the darkness.
Amid the grisly occasions unfolding within the palace, King Lee Sung (Kim Ji-hoon) begins to query the way forward for his nation, ultimately pushing him to hitch forces with Yeo Ri and Yoon Gab to uncover the reality.
Launch Date: April 18
Heavenly Ever After
An everlasting love story, Heavenly Ever After follows 80-year-old Lee Hae-sook (Kim Hye-ja) as she involves phrases with the dying of her husband Ko Nak-joon (Son Suk-ku).
When Hae-sook ultimately dies, she goes to heaven and chooses to seem as her 80-year-old older self since Nak-joon as soon as advised her she regarded her most lovely at that age. Apparently, she finds him there, however as a younger man, wanting precisely like he did in his 30s. Now a postman in heaven, Nak-joon lives in a captivating dwelling the place he’s been patiently awaiting her arrival. Once they reunite, the 2 get a second likelihood at fortunately ever after—this time, within the afterlife.
Launch Date: April 19
Weak Hero Class 2
Park Ji-hoon’s Yeon Si-eun enters a brand new college after the harrowing experiences of his previous. Weak Hero Class 2, the much-awaited sequel to the coming-of-age motion highschool drama, reintroduces the sharp but reclusive Si-eun as he settles right into a campus not too totally different from the one he left behind. As he tries to regulate to his setting and tackle sudden challenges, Si-eun forges new friendships—and, inevitably, crosses paths with new adversaries like Na Baek-jin (Bae Na-ra) and Geum Sung-je (Lee Jun-young). Solely this time, the bullies are extra brutal, and the stakes are even increased.
Launch Date: April 25
Pump Up the Wholesome Love
Do Hyun-joong (Lee Jun-young) is a passionate and decided fitness center supervisor who believes in fixing issues by way of sweat, power, and exercises. When Lee Mi-ran (Jeong Eun-ji) joins his health heart after hitting a tough patch, she’s simply seeking to rebuild her life—within the ensuing episodes, their encounters quickly result in a deeper, extra significant connection.
Launch Date: April 30
