Kdramas That Started and Ended
in May 2022
New Dramas that started in May:
Welcome to Wedding Hell and Jane the Virgin
Dramas that ended in May:
The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won, A Superior Day, Love Twist, The Killer’s Shopping List, Tomorrow, Green Mother’s Club, Again My Life, The Sound of Magic, and My Liberation Notes
Strangely, a considerably higher number of dramas finished this month than new ones that premiered. The great news for fans is that the dramas range from a binge-worthy 6 episode mini-series, plus another couple that are only 8 episodes, to a 103 episode marathon family drama, with lots somewhere in between. There are lots of genres to choose from as well, so pick your favorite and dive right in.
New Dramas Starting in May
Welcome to Wedding Hell
♥ Premiere Date: May 23
♥# of Episodes: 12
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Romantic Drama
♥Starring: Lee Yun Hee and Lee Jin Wook
A young couple in their 30’s prepare for their wedding. But the process isn’t as romantic and wonderful as they had expected. Family and life drama abounds in this realistic look at what it takes to get married.
Woori the Virgin
♥Premiere Date: May 9
♥# of Episodes: 14
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Romantic Comedy
♥Starring: Im Soo Hyang and Sung Hoon
A mix up at a routine doctors appointment leads to a young, single woman being artificially inseminated. Now she will have to choose between her devoted boyfriend and the dashing father of her unborn baby.
Dramas Ending in May
A Superior Day
♥Finale Date: May 1
♥# of Episodes: 8
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Mystery Thriller
♥Starring: Jin Goo and Ha Do Gwon
An ordinary firefighter gets pulled into a dark scenario where he must kill a serial killer in order to save his kidnapped daughter. Now he is in a race against time, with only 24 hours to commit this crime and get his daughter back. This drama is based on a popular webtoon.
My Liberation Notes
♥ Finale Date: May 29
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Family Drama
♥Starring: Lee Min Ki and Kim Ji Won
Three siblings, living in Sampo Village, dream of escaping to a more exciting and fulfilling life. But one day, a mysterious stranger shows up in town and livens up their boring and dreary lives.
The Killer’s Shopping List
♥ Finale Date: May 19
♥# of Episodes: 8
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Mystery Comedy
♥Starring: Lee Kwang Soo and Kim Seol Hyun
A female police officer is investigating a murder case in her neighborhood. But things hit close to home when she finds out the only clue to the case is a receipt from the local market owned by her boyfriend’s family.
Again My Life
♥ Finale Date: May 28
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Legal Drama
♥Starring: Lee Joon Gi and Kim Ji Eun
A hard-working prosecutor goes after a powerful, corrupt politician and ends up being killed by an unidentified killer. But he miraculously wakes up again and is given a second chance to bring about justice.
Green Mother’s Club
♥ Finale Date: May 26
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Friendship Drama
♥Starring: Lee Yo Won and Choo Ja Hyun
Five mothers meet through a support group for elementary school moms. Each woman comes to the group with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Together they will form friendships and encourage each other, as they all try to be the best parent they can.
Tomorrow
♥ Finale Date: May 21
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Fantasy Drama
♥Starring: Kim Hee Sun and Rowoon
A young man is actively seeking a job when he accidentally runs into a couple of grim reapers. As part of the “Risk Management Team”, they are in charge of stopping people from taking their own lives. The man begins a sort of internship with the reapers and becomes a temporary part of their team.
The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won
♥ Finale Date: May 1
♥# of Episodes: 32
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Historical Drama
♥Starring: Joo Sang Wook and Park Jin Hee
A story based on the real historical figure of Lee Bang Won, who was the third King of the Joseon Period. His reign encompassed the time when the Goryeo Dynasty was destroyed and the Joseon Dynasty rose to power.
Love Twist
♥ Finale Date: May 20
♥# of Episodes: 103
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Family Drama
♥Starring: Ham Eun Jung and Kim Jin Yeop
Two young people who grew up together as family friends develop romantic feelings for each other. But the history between their families leads to a complicated knot of relationships that takes years to untangle.
The Sound of Magic
♥ Finale Date: May 6
♥# of Episodes: 6
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Fantasy Drama
♥Starring: Ji Chang Wook and Choi Sung Eun
A struggling high schooler meets a mysterious magician at an abandoned amusement park. As the magician teaches her how to perform magic tricks, he also helps her hold on to her faith in miracles.
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