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Netflix has become the world's leading streaming platform, and it offers many great drama series to enjoy.

Netflix is also actively moving towards localization by renting big studios in Korea and producing original series Korea Drama (K-dramas), movies, and variety shows.

List of The Best New K-Dramas Coming On Netflix In 2022

1.Money Heist (Season 1)

2.All of Us Are Dead (Season 1)

3.Juvenile Justice (Season 1)

4.Carter (Season 1)

5.Remarriage & Desires (Season 1)

6.Suriname (Season 1)

7.The Sound of Magic (Season 1)

8.Queen of the Scene (Season 1)

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1.Money Heist (Season 1)

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Episodes: 12

Genre: Crime, Thriller

Cast: Yoo Ji Tae, Jeon Jong Seo, Park Hae Soo, Lee Won Jong, Kim Ji Hoon

Netflix Release Date: 2022

The Korean version of Money Heist will be directed by Kim Hong-sun, who previously worked on K-dramas, The Guest and Voice. The screenwriter of the new adaptation will be Ryu Yong-Jae, the screenwriter of the Netflix original series My Holo Love.

The premise of the series is expected to follow the same story as its Spanish counterpart. It will follow the events of a crime as it unravels. The series is led by ‘The Professor’ and his plan of carrying out a heist.

For his plan to work he chooses a ragtag team with code names and each with their own unique personalities. The team face a situation they were not prepared for after they take on hostages.

The series plot is expected to last at least 12 episodes, according to the announcement by Netflix (above). It has not yet been confirmed if the series will run for longer than 1 season, even though La Casa De Papel is now filming its 5th and final season. This is due to the fact that, Korean Drama’s tend to only have one season for many shows. More information will be confirmed closer to the time of the series release. Alternative titles for the series are ‘Jongiui Jib’ and ‘House of Paper’.

2.All of Us Are Dead (Season 1)

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Episodes: 8

Genre: Horror

Cast: Yoon Chan Young, Park Ji Hoo, Jo Yi Hyun, Park Solomon, Yoo In Soo

Netflix Release Date: January 2022

The appetite for zombies has always been ravenous, even when the genre often becomes stale and predictable. However, if there’s one nation that’s given life back to the genre, you can’t look further than South Korea. Starting with the incredible Train to Busan in 2016, in recent years we’ve seen the likes of Rampant, Peninsula, Kingdom, and #Alive.

We’ve known for some time that an adaptation of the popular webtoon All of Us Are Dead was coming to Netflix. The exciting new horror is set to arrive on Netflix in 2022, making it the perfect series to kick start the new year.

A group of high-school students becomes trapped inside their school when a zombie virus tears through the populous.

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3.Juvenile Justice (Season 1)

Episodes: TBA

Genre: Crime, Drama, Law

Cast: Kim Hye Soo, Kim Mu Yeol, Lee Sung Min, Lee Jung Eun, Park Jong Hwan

Netflix Release Date: January 2022

Since returning to the small screen, veteran and beloved actress Kim Hye Soo had the leading role in the crime-comedy Hyena. In her next role, Kim Hye Soo will make another appearance for Netflix, standing in an imposing judge with a large chip on their shoulder.

A judge who is infamously known for their dislike towards juveniles becomes the newly appointed judge of a juvenile court in the Yeonhwa District. A victim of juvenile crime in her youth, she faces various cases involving juvenile delinquents and other youths, which helps her discover what it truly means to be an adult.

4.Carter (Season 1)

Episodes: TBA

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Cast: Joo Won, Lee Sung Jae

Netflix Release Date: 2022

Joo Won, the beloved actor of the smash-hit series Good Doctor will star in his very first Netflix Original when he takes on the role of Carter, a South Korean agent who is suffering from memory loss, is sent in to investigate a mysterious virus sweeping the Korean peninsula.

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5.Remarriage & Desires (Season 1)

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Episodes: 8

Genre: Drama

Cast: Kim Hee-seon, Lee Hyun-wook, Jung Eugene, Cha Ji-yeon, Park Hoon

Netflix Release Date: 2022

Kim Hee-seon, who has demonstrated her star appeal in dramas such as Alice, The Lady in Dignity and Angry Mom, returns as Seo Hye-seung, a middle-class housewife from Gangnam who loses everything overnight. At Rex, she chances upon Jin Yoo-hui, who is responsible for turning Hye-seung’s life upside-down. She enters into a race driven by desire to find someone from the Black tier.

Lee Hyun-wook, whose recent performance in Mine left a strong impression with the viewers, plays Lee Hyung-ju, a self-made man and the chairman of a venture capital firm. His personal assets are in the billions, placing him in the “Black” tier and making him a bachelor targeted by ambitious brides. Hyung-ju plans to overcome the failure of his first marriage and find a new partner who will better suit him.

Jung Eugene of the dramas Something in the Rain and Romance Is a Bonus Book plays Jin Yoo-hui, a hotshot corporate lawyer who will stop at nothing to climb the ladder to the top echelons of society.

Park Hoon made his name known as an actor with the role of First Sergeant Choi Woo-geun in Descendants of the Sun and has continued to build up his career in the drama Memories of Alhambra and the film Midnight. Park plays the role of Cha Seok-jin, Hye-seung’s heartbreaking first love. He is also embroiled in a conflict with Choi Yoo-sun over his father’s enormous fortune.

Cha Ji-yeon, who has appeared in various musicals, dramas and films, takes on the role of Choi Yoo-sun, an influential person who is the CEO of Rex. She boasts a pool of the most eligible, cream-of-the-crop bachelors in Korea.

6.Suriname (Season 1)

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Episodes: 6

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Cast: Ha Jung Woo, Hwang Jung Min, Park Hae Soo, Jo Woo Jin, Yoo Yeon Seok

Netflix Release Date: 2022

Another extremely exciting crime drama that we expect to be a smash hit with subscribers. The word online is that South Korean critics and TV buffs can’t wait to see the star-studded cast in action, as they look forward to the synergy that’s expected.

Based on true events, Suriname takes place in South America, where a drug lord operating in the country has grabbed the attention of the National Intelligence Service. The intelligence service enlists the help of an ordinary entrepreneur who set his sights on making his fortune in Suriname but only to fall knee-deep into the world of drug crime.

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7.The Sound of Magic (Season 1)

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Episodes: 6

Genre: Drama

Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Choi Sung Eun, Hwang In Yeop, Nam Da Reum, Hong Seo Hee

Netflix Release Date: 2022

The Sound of Magic will be directed by Kim Sung-youn, whose impeccable storytelling skills were shown in the hit series, Itaewon Class. He will be teaming up again with writer Kim Min Jeong, who worked with him on Love in the Moonlight.

The lead cast for the series has been confirmed with a star-studded lineup headed by Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun and Hwang In-youp.

Ji Chang-wook plays Rieul, a mysterious magician who lives in an abandoned amusement park. Ji recently starred in Lovestruck in the City, which Netflix distributed to audiences globally. His performances across a range of genres (Backstreet Rookie, Healer) have mesmerized audiences of Korean Content fandom, certifying him as a Hallyu star. Ji artfully balances the childlike innocence and aloof charisma that defines his character Rieul.

Currently demonstrating her diligent acting skills in the drama Beyond Evil, Choi Sung-eun is set to play the role of Yoon Ah-yi, working closely with Ji Chang-wook. Previously, her performances in drama SF8: Joan's Galaxy and the 2019 film Start-Up marked her as a notable newcomer. Viewers remain curious to see how she will portray Yoon Ah-yi, a girl struggling with the harsh realities of life who meets the enigmatic Rieul and experiences a world beyond her imagination.

Hwang In-youp, a powerful rising star, will play Yoon Ah-yi’s classmate Na Il-deung. Hwang has portrayed charming and handsome, but coldly distant characters, in True Beauty, 18 Again and The Tale of Nokdu. His character, Na Il-deung, is a brilliant student but lacks the ability to interact well with others. Na Il-deung’s life slowly transforms as Yoon Ah-yi and Rieul introduce him to the enchanting world of magic.

8.Queen of the Scene (Season 1)

Episodes: TBA

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Cast: Gong Hyo Jin, Park Ha Sun

Netflix Release Date: 2022

Gong Hyo Jin, last seen on KBS2’s popular drama, When the Camellia Blooms, is returning to Netflix for a new and exciting drama. The series is still in pre-production, which means it could be a late 2021 release date.

Kim Ma Ri, a famous South Korean drama writer has made a name for herself thanks to the shocking twists and turns of her stories. One day Ma Ri suddenly finds herself trapped within one of her own stories, and tries desperately to escape back to her own reality.

9."Bulgasal: Immortal Souls"

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Bulgasal: Immortal Souls

The historical-fantasy drama comes from the writers who gave us “The Guest”. Korean traditional folklore about mythical immortal creatures and a mix of genres with a talented cast contribute to the series’ uniqueness, making it a highly anticipated drama.

Premieres on tvN, Netflix on Dec. 18

10."The Silent Sea"

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Heavily promoted as the next Netflix Original to watch out for after “Squid Game,” the sci-fi mystery thriller is executive produced by Jung Woo-sung and stars accomplished actors including Gong Yoo (“Goblin,” “Train to Busan”), Bae Doona (“Kingdom,” “Stranger”) and Lee Moo-saeng (“The World of the Married,” “Designated Survivor: 60 Days”).

Premieres on Netflix on Dec. 24

More Best Korean Dramas to Watch in 2022

"Monstrous"

This supernatural thriller is produced by top production house Studio Dragon with Yeon Sang-ho who created “Hellbound” and Ryu Yong-jae, also the writer for “Money Heist.” Fans are anticipating this drama’s release as a follow-up to many well-loved actors from “D.P.”, “Hospital Playlist” and “Vincenzo.”

Premieres on TVing in 2022

"Our Blues"

Lee Byung-hun (“Mr. Sunshine and “Iris”), Shin Min-a (“Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,” “Chief of Staff”) and Cha Seung-won (“A Korean Odyssey,” “One Ordinary Day”) make a star-studded cast telling stories of individuals from different walks of life, set in the island of Jeju. Writer Noh Hee-kyung and director Kim Kyu-tae reunite for this collaboration after well-received dramas “That Winter, The Wind Blows” and “It’s Okay, That’s Love.”

Premieres on TBC in 2022

"The Youngest Son of A Conglomerate"

Based on a web novel loosely based on the Samsung conglomerate family, the series stars Song Joong-ki (“Vincenzo,” “Arthal Chronicles”), whose works consistently garner acknowledgment from K-drama fans worldwide. The revenge theme in the drama might remind of Song’s brilliant performance in “The Innocent Man” and is certainly one to look out for in 2022.

Premieres on JTBC in 2022

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