K-Drama: January 2018 releases [1/2]

It's January and since we're not changing good habits, it's now time to reveal our monthly drama selection. An avalanche of new features that as always will allow you to make your choices among all the K-Drama releases that begin this month. We wish you a good reading!

Grand Prince

대군

Chain: CSTV

Episodes: 20

Release period: January 2018

Synopsis

Lee Kang is an ambitious prince and the future heir to the crown. He falls in love with the beautiful Sung Ja-Hyun from a prestigious family. But Lee Kang's brother, Lee Whi, loves him too. To get Ja-Hyun, Lee Kang wants to become the king even if he has to kill his younger brother…

With: Joo Sang-Wook (Fantastic), Jin Se-Yun (The Flower in Prison), Yoon Si-Yoon (The Best Hit), Yoon Seo (Entertainer) and Ryu Hyo-Young [5dolls] (Golden Pouch).

Our first drama is a sageuk (historical) where it will be about a love triangle between two brothers loving the same woman. However, the period covered is not yet known, but there will be a struggle for power given the summary above. Although we know very little, it seems to be interesting and the cast is promising!

Postponed to March…

Radio Romance

라디오 로맨스

Channel: KBS2

Episodes: 16

Release period: January 29 to March 20, 2018

Synopsis

Ji so Ho is a big star who finds himself on Song Geu Rim's radio for two hours during a live broadcast. Song Geu Rim works as a radio program writer. Her mother is blind, and as a child, she often listened to the radio which led her to her current profession but she does not really have a talent in writing. In fact, his show may well be cancelled. After scrambling his hands, Song Geu Rim managed to convince Ji so Ho. However, he cannot speak unless it is written for him.

With: Yoon Doo Joon [BEAST] (Let's Fight Ghost), Kim So Hyun (Goblin), Yoon Park [Can't Play Well] (The Package), Yoo Ra [Girl's Day] (Hip Hop Teacher), Ahn Do Gyu, Lee Young Eun…

This is a plot not trivial and which in addition has enough to make us want to follow it with our eyes closed as long as we appreciate idols and love stories. Being able to know more about the daily life of people working in a radio station is also an interesting subject. A romance where humor and human relationships will be at the rendezvous!

Yeonnam-dong 539

연남동 539

Channel: MBN 

Episodes: 12

Release period: January 10 to March 28

Synopsis

We follow a group of eight people from diverse backgrounds who live together in a shared house in Yeonnam-dong, South Korea.

With: Lee Jong Hyuk (Descendants of the Sun), Oh Yoon Ah (Unni is Alive), Lee Moon Sik (Moonlight Drawn by Clouds), Brian [Fly to the Sky] (My Beautiful Bride), Go Woo Ri [Rainbow] (Start Again), Yang Jung Won (Our Gap Soon), Choi Woo Hyuk and Chunji.

A comedy that reminds us somewhat of the concept seen in the drama Age of Youth without resembling it. Because here, we have very different people whether in age or in social background. If you're curious and the drama isn't very long, why not get started?

https://youtu.be/WewwtTF3UDk

My First Love

애간장

Original Webtoon: Kim Hee Ran & Kim Byung Kwan

Channel: OCN 

Episodes: 08

Release period: January 10 to January 30, 2018

Synopsis

Kang Shin Woo is a math teacher while being a handsome boy. He has not forgotten his first love Han Ji so which dates back ten years. By accident, he finds himself traveling to his past when he was a high school student. There he met his young self. Kang Shin Woo must now fight for his love to become reality.

With: Lee Jung Shin [CNBLUE] (My Sassy Girl), Seo Ji Hoon (School 2017), Lee Yul Eum (Monster), Lee Joo Hyung, Lee Sang, Jo Seung Hee, Song Ji Hyun and Min Do Hee.

Last year, we were spoilt for choice in terms of dramas dealing with time travel and especially exploiting the past and present. This year still seems to be articulated on this subject as evidenced by this love story. Our hero will have to play cupid but will he succeed?

Return

리턴

Channel :SBS Episodes

: 32  

Release period: January 17 to March 8, 2018

Synopsis

Choi Jae Hye is a lawyer and Dok Go Young is a detective with a strong temperament. They work together on a murder case where the suspects are children of the elite class.

With: Go Hyun Jung (Dear My Friends), Lee Jin Wook (Goodbye Mr. Black), Shin Sung Rok (Man Who Dies to Live), Bong Tae Kyu (Time of Miracle: Loss Time), Park Ki Woong (Monster), Jung Eun Chae (Dr. Frost), Yoon Jong Hoon (The King Loves)…

A lawyer and an inspector working together on a case, nothing new, isn't it? However, given their diametrically opposed characters and the case affecting the elites, this promises us a good start. Conspiracies, murders, false leads it will not take more to convince fans of the genre!

Cross

크로스

Channel: tvN

Episodes: 16

Release period: January 29 to March 20, 2018

Synopsis

Kang In Kyu's father was brutally murdered fifteen years ago. In revenge on those responsible for his death, he became a doctor. Now he volunteers in the doctor's office of the prison where the murderer is imprisoned.

With: Go Gyung Pyo (Strongest Deliveryman), Jun So Min (Bride of the Water God), Jo Jae Hyun (Whisper), Uhm Ji Sung…

It's been a long time since we've had a medical drama to put in our mouths, so this one is timely. In addition, the pitch also tells us about revenge, enough to raise the pressure a notch above. Follower of medical series mixing genres we highly recommend this plot!

https://youtu.be/o2LNvrVH8MA

Mother

마더

Original work: remake of Fuji TV's Japanese drama

Channel: tvN 

Episodes: 16

Release period: January 24 to March 15, 2018

Synopsis

Hye Na is abused by her mother Ja Young. Although she disagrees, she tells others that she is fine. Meanwhile, so Jin is a substitute teacher at Hye Na Elementary School. She is aware of her situation and decides to become her mother.

With: Lee Bo Young (Pinocchio), Heo Yool, Lee Hye Young (Unexpected You), Go Sung Hee (While You Were Sleeping), Lee Jae Yoon (Revolutionary Love), Go Bo Kyul (Go Back Couple), Kim Young (Oh My Geum Bi), Jun Hye Jin, Jo Han Chul, Lee Jung Yeol.

We talked about it a few weeks ago, this melodramatic story will touch your hearts. Indeed, the topics addressed (abuse and being a mother) are very current, this is a good way to change consciousness. A drama approved by the editorial staff and surely the one to see in priority for the month of January!

Our selection of K-Drama ends but you will surely find dramas that you like. We come back quickly for the article about the J-Drama of the winter season which will be much more provided. Good viewing!