The 2023 season of dramas has been underway for several weeks now. Focus on three series to discover!
"Kokdu: Season of Deity"
This drama is a fantasy romance in the medical world.16 episodes are currently airing and being translated on VIKI.
A long time ago, Kkok Du was a human, but since then, the gods have made him a reaper who must return every 99 years to punish humans for his unjust death centuries ago. By dint of holding this mission, he began to hate them for who they are. This time, he joins the body of a young doctor, and meets Han Gye Jeol, also a doctor. But it seems to have special abilities but they are only triggered when he is there and calls into question his entire mission. He then begins to wonder if their fates have not already been intertwined in a previous life?
Why do we need to see it?
Led by Baek so Chan who is used to the fantastic ("Alice", "Two reunited World"), we can say that he knows the subject. In addition, the main actor is Kim Jung Hyun whose role is particularly remembered in 2019 in "Crash Landing on You", where he was just beautiful, as well as recently in " Mr. Queen ". His companion on screen is none other than the heroine of "My I.D is a Gangnam Beauty", Im so Hyang. In the end, when you like fantasy universes, romances, past lives, the idea of reapers, we find here all the ingredients that can make this drama a very good time. To discover to check it.
"Our Blooming Youth"
This time, let's dive into historical, fantastic and mysterious Romance. 20 episodes are currently airing since February 6, 2023 on VIKI.
Min Jae Yi is destined to marry a State Councilor, and she knows that her duty is to be a good wife and mother, so she does everything to honor her family. Unfortunately, 4 days before his wedding, his entire family is murdered.
Lee Hwan is a lonely and cursed crown prince.
As fate would have it, the prince finds himself helping Min Jae Yi, but his help comes at a price: In exchange she will have to help him break the curse on him.
Why do we need to see it?
In line with the last historical dramas of the past year, this one looks promising again. All the ingredients that can make it a success are there. Including Park Hyung Sik, whose drama " Strong Woman Do Bong Soon" is especially remembered, and especially lately the very good "Happiness" It is a pleasure to find him on the screens, especially in a history, because his last one dates back to 2016 with the famous "Hwarang". His on-screen partner, Jeon So Nee is less known because recently arrived in the world of Korean entertainment, but we can't wait to see her in this production. In short, reading all the details of this drama, we can say that it is also highly anticipated for this year 2023, and a priori it will not disappoint us. Again to watch to find out.
"Oasis"
This drama deals with dramatic, historical and romantic themes. 16 episodes are currently airing on Viki.
Three young people do everything to protect their dreams, their friendship and their love in the 80's and 90's. Will their friendship resist what life has in store for them?
Lee Du Hak is a high school student from a poor family. The latter has been friends with Choi Cheol Wung since childhood, despite the difference in social class between them. Lee Du Hak is smart and kind, Choi Cheol Wung loves competition and hates losing. When Oh Jeong Sin, a confident and honest girl from Seoul, joins their school, the two boys fall under her spell. A love rivalry will then emerge.
Why do we need to see it?
We find Jang Dong Yoon (Lee Du Hak), whom we enjoyed in "Joseon Exorcist". His childhood friend is portrayed by Choo Yeong Woo (Once Upon a Small Town). Although this actor started shooting only 2 years ago, there is no denying that he has a very good acting. Finally, our dear Oh Jeong Sin is played by Seorina, whom we saw in Mr. Queen, a very good drama.This superb trio has some very good surprises in store for us. Many more dramas will be available this year, including on Netflix.