In 2024, we got lots of popular Korean dramas like Love Next Door and Queen Of Tears. But beyond these global hits, there are hidden gems that often go unnoticed, offering rich storytelling, unique characters, and emotional depth. Today we are the top 10 underrated Korean dramas of 2024.
Flex X Cop
Network: SBS
Episodes: 16
Genre: Crime, Investigation, Comedy
Cast: Ahn Bo-Hyun, Park Ji-Hyun, Kang Sang-Joon, Kim Shin-Bi, Kwak Si-Yang
Synopsis: Jin I-Soo (Ahn Bo-Hyun) is the son of a chaebol family. He loves thrillers and has a childish personality. Accidentally, he becomes a cop due to some unwanted circumstances. Lee Gang-Hyun (Park Ji-Hyun) is a veteran detective who leads a violent crime team.Â
Crash
Network: ENA
Episodes: 12
Genre: Crime, Investigation, Suspense
Cast: Lee Min-Ki, Kwak Sun-Young, Heo Sung-Tae, Lee Ho-Cheol, Moon-Hee
Synopsis: Cha Yeon-Ho (Lee Min-Ki) recently gets transferred to the Traffic Crime Investigation team. He has a good ability and reasoning skills to solve the cases. Meanwhile, Cha Yeon-Ho can’t drive as he was involved in a road accident in the past. This is one of the top 10 underrated Korean dramas of 2024.
Knight Flower
Network: MBC, Viki
Episodes: 12
Genre: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Crime, Thriller
Cast: Lee Ha-Nee, Lee Jong-Won
Synopsis: Jo Yeo-Hwa (Lee Ha-Nee) is a widow and lives at in-laws house. She belongs to a noble family and barely gets to walk outside. Meanwhile, at night she secretly jumps over the walls and takes care of needy people. Jo Yeo-Hwa has been searching for her brother for the last 15 years. You can watch this Korean drama on Viki.
Parasyte: The Grey
Network: Netflix
Episodes: 6
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Suspense
Cast: Jeon So-Nee, Koo Kyo-Hwan, Lee Jung-Hyun
Synopsis: Unexpectedly, mysterious parasites fall from the sky. They use humans as their hosts and also kill other humans. These parasites start making their force. Now humans have to fight the parasites from taking over the world.
The Midnight Studio
Network: ENA
Episodes: 16
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Horror
Cast: Joo Won, Kwon Na-Ra, Yoo In-Soo, Eum Moon-Suk
Synopsis: Seo Ki-Joo (Joo Won) is a 34 photographer who runs a small and mysterious photo studio. He takes photos of the ghosts before they leave for past lives. Han Bom (Kwon Na-Ra) is a lawyer who can’t tolerate injustice. She lives with her grandma who runs a snack bar.
The Atypical Family
Network: JTBC
Episodes: 12
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Family
Cast: Jang Ki-Yong, Chun Woo-Hee, Park So-Yi
Synopsis: Bok Gwi-Ju (Jang Ki-Yong) and his family members have different powers. His daughter Bok I-Na (Park So-Yi) can read minds of people by looking into their eyes. Meanwhile, Bok Gwai-Ju can travel back to time but only to his happy moments. After his wife’s death, he is in depression and can’t travel back anymore. Do Da-Hae (Chun Woo-Hee) is a con-woman who gets involved with Bok Gwi-Ju.
Frankly Speaking
Network: JTBC
Episodes: 12
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Cast: Ko Kyung-Pyo, Kang Han-Na, Joo Jong-Hyuk
Synopsis: Song Ki-Baek (Ko Kyung-Pyo) is a single man who works as an announcer. People find him ideal and polite. However, one day he gets into an incident that leads him to speak without thinking first. Due to this he is facing a crisis in his personal and professional life. On Woo-Joo (Kang Han-Na) is a TV variety show writer. This is one of the top 10 underrated Korean dramas of 2024.
Love Song For Illusion
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 16
Genre: Historical, Psychological, Thriller, Romance
Cast: Park Ji-Hoon, Hong Ye-Ji, Hwang Hee, Ji-Woo
Synopsis: Crown Prince Sajo Hyun (Park Ji-Hoon) has multiple personality disorder. His one personality is the crown prince who is quiet and secretly runs a boutique store. Meanwhile, his other personality is Ak-Hee who is loud, more friendly, and attractive.
Between Him And Her
Network: Channel A
Episodes: 12
Genre: Drama, Romance, Youth
Cast: Lee Dong-Hae, Lee Seol, Lim Jae-Hyuk, Yoon Ye-Joo
Synopsis: Han Sung-Ok (Lee Seol) and Jung Hyun-Sung (Lee Dong-Hae) have been dating for the past 7 years. After spending so much time together, the passion in the relationship has started fading. One night, they saw each other in a motel with different partners.
Jazz For Two
Network: Tiving
Episodes: 8
Genre: School, Music, BL, Romance
Cast: Ji Ho Geun, Kim Jin Kwon, Song Han Gyeom, Kim Jung HaSynopsis: Yoon Se Heon (Kim Jin Kwon) is a new transfer student and students treat him like an uninvited guest. He is a piano major and wants to improve his skills. While playing piano in an old practice room, he met Han Tae Yi (Ji Ho Geun). Han Tae Yi has a cold personality and barely talks to anyone. His friend Seo Do Yoon (Song Ha Gyeom) has a bright and friendly nature. Song Joo Ha (Kim Jung Ha) is a senior of Han Tae Yi who often bullies him.
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