K-Dramas On OTT: 2024's Most Trending Shows You May Have Missed - Queen of Tears To Crash

K-Dramas On OTT: As it’s almost the end of the year, there's no better way to spend it than enjoying a cosy binge session in your pyjamas. Whether you love stories like childhood sweethearts to lovers or the excitement of thrillers, 2024 has delivered some incredible series, especially in Korea. And what could be better than indulging in K-dramas to make your holiday season special? Wrap up your year with these 15 trending K-dramas released in 2024 that are now streaming on platforms like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Amazon Prime.

Mr. Plankton

Mr Plankton brings together comedy, romance, and a dose of heartbreak with Woo Do-hwan and Lee Yoo-mi in the lead roles. The series is a romantic comedy at its core, focusing on two ex-lovers who are pulled back together through unexpected and heartbreaking circumstances.

Where to watch: Netflix

Queen of Tears

The series follows the story of Baek Hyun-woo, a lawyer, and Hong Hae-in, a heiress, as they try to save their failing marriage. The series blends the familiar and the novel, and incorporates elements of comedy and laughter. It was released in March, but become massively trending on social media even till today.

Where to watch: Netflix

My Merry Marriage

My Merry Marriage is an ongoing South Korean television series starring Park Ha-na, Park Sang-nam, Kim Sa-kwon, Lee Yeon-doo, Park Tam-hee, and Lee Eun-hyung. It premiered on KBS1 on October 7, 2024, and airs every Monday to Friday.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Spice Up Our Love

The series is a spin-off of Korean drama No Gain No Love by Kim and depicts the love story between the CEO and a nutritionist. It was released on TVING on October 3, 2024, and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video in selected regions.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Lovely Runner

Lovely Runner is a K-drama that was released on Netflix on August 1, 2024. The show is about a musical idol and his most devoted fan who tries to change history in her favour. It stars Byeon Woo-Seok and Kim Hye-Yoon, and also features Song Geon-hee and Lee Seung-hyub.

Where to watch: Netflix

Gangnam B-Side

Gangnam B-Side is about a detective who returns to Gangnam to solve the disappearance of a top-call girl. The series explores the dark side of the city, with a focus on corruption, addiction, and desperation. Gangnam B-Side was invited as one of the six drama series in the On Screen section of the 29th Busan International Film Festival.

Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar

A Killer Paradox

Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kkomabi, it tells the story of a man who accidentally murders a serial killer and a detective who pursues him relentlessly. It was released on Netflix on February 9, 2024, and received generally positive reviews.

Where to watch: Netflix

Love Next Door

Love Next Door is a romantic K-drama series that will be released on Netflix on October 7, 2024. The show is about two childhood friends who reunite as adults and must decide if their relationship will blossom into something more. 

Where to watch: Netflix

Other than these, The Judge From Hell(Disney+Hotstar), Hierarchy(Netflix), Cinderella at 2 AM(Viki), The 8 Show(Netflix), Wonderful World(Disney+Hotstar), Crash(Disney+Hotstar), Doctor Slump(Netflix), and Hellbound(Netflix) are among 15 must-watch K-dramas that promise never-ending entertainment.