April 2024 K-Dramas comprise a fairly small list of offerings compared to other months, but if you have been in the mood for intense action dramas or longer romantic comedies, this upcoming month has you covered. Both Netflix and Disney/Hulu are serving up action thrillers, starring alien parasites, genetically modified meat, and retro cops, while Viki/Viu will be airing historical romantic comedies, even if by “historical,” one means “15 years earlier.” Fantasy and sci-fi fans will find something as well among the new April 2024 Korean dramas.
Credit to MyDramaList for the plot synopses.
April 2024 K-Drama Release Schedule
Parasyte: The Grey
This Netflix horror drama from the screenwriter and director of The Bequeathed tells the tale of space parasites falling to earth, obtaining strength from human hosts to empower the alien organisms in their killing agenda.
Genre: Action, Mystery, Horror, Sci-Fi
Cast: Jeon So Nee, Koo Kyo Hwan, Lee Jung Hyun
Episodes: 6
Release Date: April 5
Lovely Runner
A fan travels back in time to prevent her favorite idol’s demise. Strong Girl Nam Soon villain actor Byeon Woo Seok stars.
Genre: Music, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Cast: Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon, Song Geon Hee, Lee Seung Hyub
Episodes: 16
Release Date: April 8
Blood Free
BF is the leader in the genetically engineered meat market, but its CEO is raising concern among observers about the direction of the company. Actors Ju Ji Hoon (Hyena, Jirisan) and Han Hyo Joo (Moving) headline this Disney drama from award-winning writer Lee Soo Yeon (Stranger).
Genre: Thriller, Sci-Fi
Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Han Hyo Joo, Lee Hee Joon, Lee Moo Saeng, Park Ji Yeon
Episodes: 10
Release Date: April 10
Missing Crown Prince
A gender flip from the writers’ previous work Bossom Steal the Fate, a crown prince is kidnapped by his future wife, and they fall in love while on the run.
Genre: Historical, Comedy, Romance
Cast: Suho, Hong Ye Ji, Myung Se Bin, Kim Min Kyu, Kim Joo Heon
Episodes: 20
Release Date: April 13
Chief Detective 1958
A prequel to the long-running South Korean cop drama from the 70’s and 80’s, this drama occurs 10 years prior, focusing on the time before Park Young Han became the chief inspector.
Genre: Action, Mystery
Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Woo Sung, Yoon Hyun Soo, Seo Eun Soo
Episodes: 10
Release Date: April 19
