Disney+ expands its reach throughout Asia-Pacific with the launch of the streaming platform in the Philippines on November 17, 2022. Spanning a variety of genres and a special edition of BTS' popular variety series In the Soop, k-drama fans will surely find themselves busy catching up with some of this year's most buzzed-about series. The selection also includes such well-loved k-drama classics as Sky Castle, Strong Girl Do Bong-soon, and Another Miss Oh. So whether you like rom-coms, historical dramas, thrillers, or sci-fi, there's something here for you to dig your heels into.
DRAMA
Adamas (2022) | Arthdal Chronicles: Sword of Aramun / Arthdal Chronicles 2 (2023) | Big Bet 1 / Casino 1 (2022) | Big Bet 2 / Casino 2 (2023) | Big Mouth (2022) | Blood Free (2024) | Bloody Heart (2022) | Call It Love (2023) | Chief Detective 1958 (2024) | Connect (2022) | Crazy Love (2022) | Doctor Lawyer (2022) | Dr. Romantic 3 (2023) | Family: The Unbreakable Bond (2023) | The First Responders 1 (2022) | The First Responders 2 (2023) | Flex X Cop (2024) | Going to You at a Speed of 493km / Love All Play (2022) | The Golden Spoon (2022) | Grid (2022) | Han River Police (2023) | The Impossible Heir (2024) | The Judge From Hell (2024) | Kiss Sixth Sense (2022) | Link: Eat, Love, Kill (2022) | Maestra: Strings of Truth (2023) | May It Please the Court (2022) | Moving (2023) | No Way Out: The Roulette (2024) | One Dollar Lawyer (2022) | Pandora: Beneath the Paradise (2023) | Race (2023) | Red Swan (2024) | Revenant (2023) | Revenge of Others (2022) | Rookie Cops (2022) | Seoul Busters (2024) | Shadow Detective 1 (2022) | Shadow Detective 2 (2023) | A Shop for Killers (2024) | Snowdrop (2021) | Soundtrack #1 (2022) | Soundtrack #2 (2023) | The Tyrant (2024) | Uncle Samsik (2024) | Vigilante (2023) | Wonderful World (2024) | The Worst of Evil (2023)
Snowdrop (2021)
Disney+ is betting big on the k-drama market, with the highly anticipated Snowdrop as its maiden offering. Led by Jung Hae-in (D.P., Something In The Rain) and Blackpink's Jisoo in her first lead role, this romance drama set in 1987 draws inspiration from the handwritten notes of a man who escaped a North Korean political prison. The story starts when a bloodied Im Su-ho (Jung Hae-In), a graduate from Germany, rushes into a women's university. Eun Young-ro (Jisoo), a freshman at the university, finds him and takes care of him, despite the dangerous situation.
16 episodes.
Rookie Cops (2022)
Ko Eun-kang (Chae Soo-bin) and Wi Seung-hyeon (Kang Daniel) are college freshmen in the prestigious Korean National Police University (KNPU). Ko Eun-kang’s last-minute entry into KNPU shakes the decades-old hierarchical and patriarchal system. Seung-hyeon, Eun-kang, and their cohorts come of age in what can only be described as a police-themed university experience—complete with hazing, difficult professors, on-the-job training, crime-busting, loss, disillusionment, and, of course, romance.
16 episodes. Read our full review here.
Grid (2022)
Seo Kang-joon makes his military comeback in this sci-fi thriller that centers around the hunt for a mysterious figure only known as “Ghost.” Set in a future world tormented by solar winds and protected by the Grid system, Seo leads the search to track its inventor, “Ghost,” who is now accused of murder. The cast of Grid includes Kim Ah-joong, Kim Mu-yeol, Kim Sung-kyun, and Lee Si-young.
10 episodes.
Crazy Love (2022)
A sweet, vengeful, and crazy romantic drama? That’s what’s in store for us from this 16-episode rom-com offering from KBS. Kim Jae-wook (Her Private Life) stars as an extremely intelligent yet narcissistic CEO who pretends to have amnesia in the face of a death threat, while f(X)'s Krystal Jung takes on the role of his secretary who pretends to be his fiancée when she is told she doesn’t have much time to live. It does sound crazy, right?
16 episodes.
Soundtrack #1 (2022)
Will Han Seon-woo (Park Hyung-sik, Happiness) and Lee Eun-soo (Han So-hee, My Name) go from friends to lovers within the span of a four-episode miniseries? That's certainly the hope as we watch these close friends—he's a kind and quiet photographer, she's a rookie lyricist with a bright personality—find themselves in a two-week co-habitation situation. And we all know what happens when two people live under the same roof in k-dramaland, right?
4 episodes. Read our full review here.
Going to You at a Speed of 493km / Love All Play (2022)
Set in the world of badminton, this sports rom-com follows the stories of its young pro players, especially between Park Tae-joon (Chae Jong-hyeop, Nevertheless,) and the failed Olympian Park Tae-yang (Park Ju-hyun, Extracurricular, Seoul Vibe).
16 episodes. Read our review.
Bloody Heart (2022)
The versatile Lee Joon (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls) transforms in this fictional historical drama into Lee Tae, a king who has to choose between the woman he loves and the absolute monarchy he needs to survive. Kang Han-na (Start-up) stars opposite him as the bold and free-spirited Yoo Jung, a woman who has to become the queen to survive. The 16-episode bloody political romance also stars Jang Hyuk (Wok of Love) as Park Gye Won, the real head of power in Joseon.
16 episodes. For our short review and what-to-watch-after list, click here.
Kiss Sixth Sense (2022)
Hong Ye-sul (Seo Ji-hye, Crash Landing on You) has a unique special ability: When she kisses someone, she is able to see that person’s future. The story gets more interesting when she accidentally kisses the neck of her annoying boss, Cha Min-hoo (Yoon Kye-sang, Chocolate)—and sees a vision of his future in bed with her!
The 10-episode rom-com is based on the popular web novel Kiss Six Sense.
Doctor Lawyer (2022)
So Ji-sub (Oh My Venus) is back in this 16-episode medical legal drama about a genius surgeon, Han Yi-han, who decides to become a medical malpractice lawyer after losing everything from a fabricated surgery. Lim Soo-hyang (ID: Gangnam Beauty) stars opposite him as a medical crime prosecutor who lost a family member due to a surgery Han Yi-han performed.
16 episodes. Read our full review here.
Link: Eat, Love, Kill (2022)
In this 16-episode romance fantasy from tvN, Chef Eun Gye-hoon (Yeo Jin-goo, Beyond Evil) opens a restaurant in the town where his twin sister disappeared two decades ago. There, he meets a stranger and is bemused to learn that he can feel what she feels, such as joy, sorrow, and pain. The stranger turns out to be Noh Da-hyun (Moon Ga-young, True Beauty), a woman who believes smiling will bring good fortune, but seems to have bad luck in both life and love.
16 episodes.
Adamas (2022)
Ji Sung (The Devil Judge, Doctor John) takes on a challenging job playing twin brothers in this 16-episode tvN series. The brothers—mystery novelist Ha Woo-shin and prosecutor Song Soo-hyun—will work together to clear the name of their biological father, whom they believe was unjustly framed and sentenced to death for the murder of their stepfather.
16 episodes.
Big Mouth (2022)
Lee Jong-suk and Girls' Generation's Im Yoon-ah play a couple whose lives have been turned upside down by a big-time criminal called “Big Mouse.” But when Lee’s character goes to jail on a dubious charge, the entire prison seems to believe that he IS “Big Mouse.” But is he, really? Could this sweet and affable lawyer truly be the lord of the Korean underworld as well?
16 episodes.
May It Please the Court (2022)
After having played a prosecutor in Witch at Court and Diary of a Prosecutor, Jung Ryeo-won now takes on the role of a public defender in this 12-episode offering. In May It Please the Court, her character No Chak-hee goes from being an ace attorney at a big law firm to a public defender, and must now work together with her mysterious colleague Jwa Shi-baek (Lee Kyu-hung, Happiness) on a serial murder case targeting the wealthy.
12 episodes.
One Dollar Lawyer (2022)
If you loved Namgoong Min as the hilarious anti-hero Chief Kim in 2017’s Good Manager, then you’ll definitely want to check out his comedy comeback! In this 12-episode SBS legal comedy, he plays Cheon Ji-hun, an unconventional lawyer who fights for the poor and penniless for a fee of 1,000 won (roughly 1 USD). One Dollar Lawyer co-stars Kim Ji-eun (Again My Life) and Choi Dae-hoon (Extraordinary Attorney Woo).
12 episodes.
The Golden Spoon (2022)
BtoB’s Yook Sung-jae (Goblin) makes his post-military comeback through this adaptation of a popular eponymous webtoon by HD3. He plays high school student Le Seung-cheon, a poor boy who hates being penniless. One day, an old woman sells him a three-dollar gold spoon and a way out of poverty—by having three meals with a well-off boy his age his house, and then switching parents him. Following the instructions, Sung-cheon dines with his rich friend Hwang Tae-young (Lee Jong-won, Hospital Playlist 2).
Follow his life-changing adventures in this fantasy k-drama directed by Song Hyun-wook (The King’s Affection, The Beauty Inside) and written by the duo Kim Eun-hee and Yoon Eun-kyung (Winter Sonata).
16 episodes.
Shadow Detective 1 (2022)
Star veteran detective Kim Taek-rok (Lee Sung-min, Misaeng) is on the brink of retirement when he finds himself framed for a murder he didn't commit. As he races against time to clear his name, he is blackmailed by the real murderer, who forces him to confront dark secrets from his past. The gripping crime thriller keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its intense plot twists and compelling characters.
8 episodes.
Revenge of Others (2022)
Shin Ye-eun (More than Friends) stars as Ok Chan-mi, a high school shooting athlete trying to unearth the truth behind her twin brother’s death. She crosses paths with Ji Su-heon (Lomon, All of Us Are Dead), a fellow student who takes revenge on behalf of bullying victims. In this 12-episode teen revenge thriller, the pair becomes entangled in an incident that overturns their worlds.
12 episodes.
The First Responders 1 (2022)
In this 12-episode SBS action-drama thriller, genius but asocial cop Jin Ho-gae (Kim Rae-won, Punch) joins forces with fearless firefighter Bong Do-jin (Son Ho-jun, Go-Back Couple) to solve cases. The empathetic paramedic Song Seol (Gong Seung-yeon, Bulgasal: Immortal Souls) completes the team of first responders.
12 episodes.
Connect (2022)
Renowned Japanese filmmaker Miike Takashi (Ichi the Killer) makes his first foray into k-drama. In this disturbing action thriller adapted from a webtoon, a man with self-healing powers (Jung Hae-in, D.P.) crosses paths with illegal organ traffickers. He ends up sharing an eyeball with (and the eyesight of) a vicious serial killer (Go Kyung-pyo, Love in Contract)—so the fight begins. Who will win in the end?
6 episodes.
Big Bet 1 / Casino 1 (2022)
Veteran and multi-awarded actor Choi Min-sik (Oldboy) makes his small screen comeback after 24 years. We can all look forward to a high-stakes game in an action drama starring Choi Min-sik alongside Son Suk-ku (My Liberation Notes) about a casino boss who has nothing to lose.
16 episodes.
Big Bet 2 / Casino 2 (2023)
Fans of this casino action drama set mostly in the Philippines starring big-screen veteran Choi Min-sik (Oldboy) will not be left waiting for long, as its second season will start barely three weeks after the first one airs its final episode.
Expect more twists and turns in the high-stakes life of legendary casino man Cha Moo-sik, as well as more of Son Suk-ku (My Liberation Notes) as the investigator tracking him down.
10 episodes.
Call It Love (2023)
A revenge plot turns into romance in this 16-episode series. Sim Woo-joo (Lee Sung-kyung, Sh**ting Stars) approaches lonely workaholic Han Dong-jin (Kim Young-kwang, The Secret Life of My Secretary), the son of her father’s ex-mistress, to take revenge for how miserable her life turned out to be. But things don’t turn out the way she planned.
16 episodes.
Pandora: Beneath the Paradise (2023)
Hong Tae-ra (Lee Ji-ah, Penthouse) seems to have the perfect life until she starts to remember things that were forgotten. With her ambitious husband Pyo Jae-hyun (Lee Sang-yoon, One The Woman) running for president, her life is suddenly thrust into the spotlight, but the attention only leads to the uncovering of dark secrets.
Producers promise that Hong Tae-ra's journey of self-discovery and revenge against those who orchestrated her fabricated life will be marked with shocking twists along the way. If you’re a fan of Penthouse and makjangs, then this one is for you.
16 episodes.
Family: The Unbreakable Bond (2023)
Veteran stars Jang Hyuk (The Crowned Clown) and Jang Na-ra (Sell Your Haunted House) reunite a fourth time for a spy comedy drama about a National Intelligence Service agent who leads a double life as an office worker by day, and his wife who dreams of having a perfect family. Nobody knows, though, that she too has a secret.
12 episodes.
Dr. Romantic 3 (2023)
The Doldam family is back! Legendary surgeon Kim Sabu (Han Suk-kyu) will continue to mentor Dr. Seo Woo-jin (Ahn Hyo-seop, Business Proposal) and Dr. Cha Eun-jae (Lee Sung-kyung, Sh**ting Stars) in season 3 of this SBS healing drama. It takes off three years from the end of the last season, so expect a more skilled and reliable medical team at the small but tightly-knit countryside hospital. So much of the world has changed in those three years—both in the drama and IRL, but the fact that “people are the most important” has not.
12 episodes.
Race (2023)
This new workplace drama delves into the trials and tribulations of an ordinary female worker turned public relations officer at a large company. Park Yoon-jo, played by Lee Yeon-hee (Welcome to Wedding Hell), is a passionate and hardworking PR professional who finds herself caught in a recruitment scandal. Despite being labeled a "diversity hire," she is determined to overcome the challenges and prove her worth.
The series also stars Moon So-ri (Queenmaker), Hong Jong-hyun (Moon Lovers), and Jung Yun-ho (Dating on Earth). Race is penned by acclaimed screenwriter Kim Roo-ri (Hyena) and helmed by director Lee Dong-yoon (20th Century Boy and Girl).
12 episodes. Read our full review here.
Revenant (2023)
In this 12-episode thriller-mystery-supernatural series, part-time worker Ku San-young, played by Kim Tae-ri (Twenty-Five, Twenty-One), is possessed by a demon that Yeom Hae-sang, a lieutenant in the violent crimes unit portrayed by Oh Jung-se (It's Okay to Not Be Okay), can see. Together, they try to figure out the truth behind the mysterious deaths related to five sacred objects.
12 episodes. Read our review and k-horror recommendations here.
Shadow Detective 2 (2023)
More than a year after the events of the first season, the veteran shadow detective Kim Taek-rok (Lee Sung-min, Reborn Rich) returns to investigate the mastermind behind the blackmailer 'Friend'. This time, his life is rocked by a mysterious explosion. As it did with the first season, we fully expect this eight-episode sequel to keep us on the edge of our seats.
8 episodes.
The First Responders 2 (2023)
Detective Jin Ho-gae (Kim Rae-won, Doctors), firefighter Bong Do-jin (Son Ho-jun, Go Back Couple), and paramedic Song Seol (Gong Seung-yeon, Flower of Evil), are back to solve crimes and save lives together in the 12-episode action-thriller mystery. Season 2 will also feature the National Forensic Service (NFS) joining forces with the police, fire department, and paramedics, continuing to lay the foundations of South Korean joint investigative series.
12 episodes.
Moving (2023)
Jo In-sung (It’s Okay, That’s Love), Han Hyo-joo (Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure), Ryu Seung-ryong (Miracle in Cell No. 7), and Cha Tae-hyun (My Sassy Girl) star in the most anticipated sci-fi series of the year. Written by Kang Full and adapted from Kang Full’s webtoon, the 20-episode k-drama tells the story of three students (Lee Jung-ha, Run On; Go Youn-jung, Alchemy of Souls; and Kim Do-hoon, Today’s Webtoon) who have inherited superpowers from their parents, but must hide their abilities even while helping others.
20 episodes. Read our full review here.
Han River Police (2023)
The iconic Han River serves as the backdrop to this action comedy series. Kwon Sang-woo (Queen of Mystery) and Kim Hee-won (Behind Your Touch) star as police officers with contrasting personalities, working to maintain peace around the Han River. Lee Sang-yi (Bloodhounds) and Sung Dong-il also throw in their comedic charms to the mix.
6 episodes.
Arthdal Chronicles: Sword of Aramun / Arthdal Chronicles 2 (2023)
The sequel we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Set almost a decade after the events of the first season, this 12-episode historical fantasy drama will see Jang Dong-gun and Kim Ok-bin reprise their roles as Tagon and Taelha, respectively, who now rule the Kingdom of Arthdal.
Lee Joon-gi (Again My Life) will bring to life the older Eunseom, who has now unified the clans of the East as Ago Union, while Shin Se-kyung (Run On) will play the older Tanya, who is now the ruler of the still-enslaved Wahan clan. Get ready for the impending war between Tagon's Kingdom and Eun Seom's Ago Union.
12 episodes.
The Worst of Evil (2023)
Ji Chang-wook (The Sound of Magic, Suspicious Partner) returns to the world of k-drama action and stars alongside Wi Ha-joon (Squid Game) in this criminal action drama. Need we say more? The series follows two police officers as they dive into the dark underbelly of 90s Gangnam to infiltrate a criminal organization involved in the international drug trade.
12 episodes. Read our short review and recos of related k-dramas.
Vigilante (2023)
Justice takes a new form in this series, where the protagonist (Nam Joo-hyuk, Twenty-Five, Twenty-One), after witnessing his mother's murder, enrolls in a police university to ensure justice prevails. By day, he's a model student, but by night, he turns into a vigilante.
8 episodes.
Soundtrack #2 (2023)
Disney’s Soundtrack #1 gave viewers a sweet love story between best friends played by Han So-hee (My Name) and Park Hyung-sik (Strong Woman Do Bong-soon). In this sequel, Keum Sae-rok (Youth of May) and Steve Noh (Pachinko) are former flames who are looking for a second chance at love.
6 episodes.
Maestra: Strings of Truth (2023)
There’s a mystery going around the orchestra of conductor Lee Young-ae (Inspector Koo) and she’s out to find the truth. The problem is, she has secrets of her own that she’d rather not spill. The 12-episode series is inspired by the French TV series Philharmonia.
12 episodes.
A Shop for Killers (2024)
The impressive Kim Hye-joon (Inspector Koo) stars as a woman who inherits a shop from her uncle, Lee Dong-wook (Bad and Crazy), only to discover it's literally a shop for killers. As she uncovers her family's dark secrets, the stakes get higher.
8 episodes.
Flex X Cop (2024)
This mystery romance drama features Ahn Bo-hyun (Military Prosecutor Doberman) enforcing the law again, this time as a wealthy heir turned police detective. He teams up with a tough female detective played by Park Ji-hyun, and together they tackle crime using his wealth and her smarts.
16 episodes. Read our review.
The Impossible Heir (2024)
Set against the backdrop of Korea's most formidable chaebol, The Impossible Heir, also known as Royal Loader, is a tale of an illegitimate heir vying for supremacy within a corporate empire. At the heart of this power struggle is ambitious and cold-hearted Han Tae-o (Lee Jae-wook, Alchemy of Souls). Lee Jun-young (Weak Hero Class 2) and Hong Su-zu (Sweet Home 2) star as the underdogs in this revenge drama.
12 episodes.
Wonderful World (2024)
Eun Soo-hyun (Kim Nam-joo, Misty), a respected psychology professor and author, is devastated by the loss of her son and becomes determined to seek justice on her own terms. The story intensifies as she encounters Kwon Sun-yool (Cha Eun-woo, True Beauty), a disenchanted rich family dropout harboring his own dark secrets. Their paths intersect in a story about vengeance, redemption, and the complex nature of human emotions.
14 episodes.
Blood Free (2024)
Set in a future where consuming natural animal meat is forbidden, this sci-fi series revolves around a biotechnology company that dominates the artificial meat market. Starring Han Hyo-joo (Moving) as Yoon Ja-yoo, the CEO of the company, and Ju Ji-hoon (Jirisan) as Woo Chae-woon, a former soldier turned bodyguard, this thriller delves into the ethics of biotech advancements and corporate intentions over 10 episodes.
Read our review.
Chief Detective 1958 (2024)
Lee Je-hoon (Taxi Driver) is out to bust the bad guys again, this time in a crime-thriller set in 1958 Seoul. The drama is a prequel to a classic series that ran in the 1970s and 1980s in South Korea, Chief Inspector, and will see Lee Je-hoon play the younger version of the legendary TV character. Known for featuring unconventional methods to bring the corrupt to justice, the series promises a blend of action, drama, and mystery over 10 episodes.
Uncle Samsik (2024)
The legendary Song Kang-ho (Parasite) graces the small screen for the first time in this period drama on Disney+. Set in the 1960s, the 16-episode series follows an elite graduate, Kim San (Byun Yo-han, Mr. Sunshine), and his relationship with the enigmatic Uncle Samsik.
Red Swan (2024)
Red Swan blends romance, drama, and action, focusing on a world-class golfer, renowned fundraiser and daughter-in-law of the Hwain Group. The drama starts when she develops feelings for her new bodyguard, a man who joined the Hwain Group with a secret agenda. The 10-episode series stars Kim Ha-neul (Kill Heel) and Rain (Ghost Doctor), promising a thrilling mix of personal and professional stakes.
No Way Out: The Roulette (2024)
This crime thriller throws viewers into a deadly game where the release of a notorious criminal, played by Yoo Jae-myung (Itaewon Class), triggers a public bounty of 20 billion won for his assassination. Cho Jin-woong (Signal) will star as a detective tasked with protecting the criminal from a frenzy of citizens turned bounty hunters, while Kim Moo-yul (Sweet Home 2) plays the lawyer hired to aid the ex-convict. Meanwhile, Lee Kwang-soo (The Killer’s Shopping List) plays a butcher who sees the bounty as a chance to recover his lost finances.
8 episodes.
The Tyrant (2024)
In a high-stakes chase, three men vie for the last sample of the “Tyrant Program,” a mysterious and powerful bioweapon. Featuring Cha Seung-won (One Ordinary Day), Kim Seon-ho (Hometown Cha-cha-cha), and Kim Kang-woo, this action-packed sci-fi thriller delves into themes of power, ambition, and survival. Get your popcorn ready for all four episodes.
Seoul Busters (2024)
Follow the hilarious misadventures of South Korea's lowest-ranked police squad as they bumble their way through crime-solving in this 12-episode police comedy starring Kim Dong-wook (You Are My Spring). As they tackle quirky cases and navigate internal politics to turn their underperforming unit into the best in Seoul, their unconventional methods lead to unexpected successes and hilarious mishaps.
The Judge From Hell (2024)
Park Shin-hye (Doctor Slump) stars as a demon-possessed judge who punishes the unremorseful in the 14-episode fantasy romance drama. As the demon navigates the human world, it faces moral dilemmas and unexpected alliances while dispensing its own brand of retribution.
VARIETY
In the Soop: Friendcation (2022) | My Name Is Gabriel (2024) | Outrun by Running Man (2021) | Unexpected Business in California / Unexpected Business 3 (2023) | THE ZONE: Survival Mission 1 (2022) | THE ZONE: Survival Mission 2 (2023) | THE ZONE: Survival Mission 3 (2024)
Outrun by Running Man (2021)
Running Man mainstays Kim Jong-kook, HaHa, and Ji Suk-jin star in this official spin-off of Korea’s longest running variety show. A Disney+ original, Outrun by Running Man features fresh concepts like upgraded missions with a mystery component. Song Ji-hyo, Yang Se-chan, Defconn, Kim Jong-min, Yoo Se-yoon, and Choi Joon appear as guests.
14 episodes.
In the Soop: Friendcation (2022)
All the k-drama fans in the world owe BTS' V a debt of gratitude for bringing some of the most loved leading men and idols in this epic barkada (squad) outing! We join Park Seo-joon (Itaewon Class), Peakboy, Choi Woo-shik (Our Beloved Summer), and Park Hyung-sik (Soundtrack #1) as they give in to their maknae's wish to go on a trip together.
In the Soop: Friendcation is the Wooga Squad edition of BTS' healing variety show, BTS In the Soop. Through BTS V's wish to enjoy his hiatus, his label graciously invited his friend group to go on a healing trip. Viewers get the rare chance to see how famous idols and Hallyu stars unwind and enjoy their time with their friends. That's it. There's no big plot for this one, just great visuals.
4 episodes.
THE ZONE: Survival Mission 1 (2022)
The reality show features Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo, and Kwon Yu-ri (Yuri of the k-pop group Girls' Generation). The trio faces various challenges in a disaster-simulated space called "The Zone" with the goal of surviving in 4 hours!
8 episodes.
THE ZONE: Survival Mission 2 (2023)
Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo, and Kwon Yu-ri (Yuri of Girls' Generation) return for another thrilling season of high-stakes challenges and hilarious antics. Set in a disaster-simulated environment, they must navigate through unpredictable scenarios that test their wit, teamwork, and endurance. The introduction of AI 2.0 replaces AI U in Season 1 and adds new layers of complexity and interaction to the missions. This season also promises even more excitement and laughter as they push their limits to survive "The Zone."
8 episodes.
Unexpected Business in California / Unexpected Business 3 (2023)
Real life best buddies Jo In-sung and Cha Tae-hyun reunite for a third season of Unexpected Business, a variety series that has them running a supermarket together. This time, they're off to Marina, California, where for 10 days they take over the management of a Korean-owned Asian market with a small restaurant serving Chef In-sung's signature snowcrab ramyeon. Part-timers Han Hyo-joo, Lim Ju-hwan, and Park Bo-young, among others, also report for duty in this 12-episode series.
My Name Is Gabriel (2024)
The latest variety show from Kim Tae-ho (Infinite Challenge), JTBC's My Name Is Gabriel charts the journey of Ji Chang-wook (The Sound of Magic) and Park Bo-gum (Love in the Moonlight) as they immerse themselves in the lives of individuals from diverse cultures. With fellow participants Yeom Hye-ran (The Uncanny Counter), Gabee (Family: The Unbreakable Bond), and Park Myung-soo (Infinite Challenge), they engage in a series of endearing and often amusing tasks that test their boundaries.
An artificial intelligence program named Gabriel analyzed the cast's initial interviews to come up with unique identities that simulate real people's lives from different parts of the world.
14 episodes.
THE ZONE: Survival Mission 3 (2024)
Yoo Jae-suk, Kwon Yu-ri (Yuri of Girls' Generation), and new cast members Dex and Kim Dong-hyun face even more intense and unpredictable challenges in the third part of the disaster-simulated virtual world. This season introduces the concept of "REAL & FAKE", where the line between reality and simulation blurs, creating thrilling and mind-bending scenarios.
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