Netflix is doubling down on its commitment to Korean content with a dynamic slate for 2024, featuring a mix of returning favourites and fresh narratives. At the heart of this expansion is the announcement of Park Chan-wook’s debut Netflix project, Uprising, set to release at the year’s end, marking a significant addition to the streaming giant’s Korean offerings.
The 2024 lineup includes new seasons of acclaimed series like Gyeongseong Creature, Hellbound, and Sweet Home, alongside unscripted successes Physical: 100 and Single’s Inferno. Fans of Squid Game can also look forward to its second season, following the platform’s commitment to investing US$2.5 billion in Korean content over four years.
Netflix’s strategy also emphasises nurturing new talent, promising that one in five Korean titles from 2022 to 2025 will be helmed by debut directors or writers. This initiative includes titles like The Bequeathed and The Frog, directed by newcomers.
The slate also showcases a diverse range of genres, from the action-packed A Killer Paradox to the touching drama My Name is Loh Kiwan. With premieres like Queen of Tears and Chicken Nugget, Netflix continues to blend heartfelt narratives with comedic elements.
Resident Playbook, a spin-off of the beloved Hospital Playlist, is among the eagerly anticipated series, promising more tales from the medical world. The slate extends into the horror and fantasy realms with the return of Sweet Home for its third season, further exploring the monster-ridden landscape.
The full line-up of Netflix’s upcoming Korean shows and movies is as follows:
- The Bequeathed – Now Showing
- Captivating the King – Now Showing
- Badland Hunters – Now Showing
- Doctor Slump – Now Showing
- A Killer Paradox – 9 February
- Risqué Business: The Netherlands and Germany – 20 February
- My Name is Loh Kiwan – 1 March
- Queen of Tears – Q1 2024
- Chicken Nugget – Q1 2024
- Physical: 100 Season 2 Underground – Q1 2024
- The 8 Show – Q2 2024
- Parasyte: The Grey – Q2 2024
- Agents of Mystery – Q2 2024
- Super Rich in Korea – Q2 2024
- Sweet Home Season 3 – Q2 2024
- President Playbook – Q2 2024
- Hierarchy – Q2 2024
- Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 – Q3 2024
- The Influencer – Q3 2024
- The Whirlwind – Q3 2024
- Officer Black Belt – Q3 2024
- Unknown Chefs – Q3 2024
- The Frog – Q3 2024
- Mr. Plankton – Q4 2024
- The Great Flood – Q4 2024
- Single’s Inferno Season 4 – Q4 2024
- Uprising – Q4 2024
- Zombieverse Season 2 – Q4 2024
- Hellbound Season 2 – Q4 2024
- The Trunk – Q4 2024
- Squid Game Season 2 – 2024
Netflix’s Korean content has not only captured the imagination of local audiences but has also made significant inroads into international markets, showcasing the universal appeal of Korean storytelling. With this diverse and ambitious lineup, Netflix reinforces its position as a leading platform for innovative and compelling content, promising a year filled with unforgettable viewing experiences for fans around the globe.
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