Kdramas That Started and Ended
in January 2023
New Dramas that started in January:
Brain Works, Payback, Poong the Joseon Psychiatrist 2, Crash Course in Romance, Strangers Again, Kokdu: Season of Deity, Individual Circumstances, and Decoy Part 1
Dramas that ended in January:
Recipe for Farewell, Unlock My Boss, The Forbidden Marriage, Alchemy of Souls 2: Light and Shadow, Island Season 1, and Big Bet
New Year, lots of fun new dramas. There were several multi-season dramas this month, both starting and finishing. This trend seems to be growing among kdramas. But if you are looking for a quick binge there are also a couple of those as well. From fantasy to crime drama, this month had a nice mix to choose from. I hope you find just the one you are looking for.
New Dramas Starting in January
Brain Works
♥Premiere Date: January 2
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Mystery Comedy
♥Starring: Jung Yong Hwa and Cha Tae Hyun
A justice seeking detective teams up his ex-wife, a genius neurosurgeon, and a law investigator to put their different brain types together and solve various crimes.
Payback: Money and Power
♥Premiere Date: January 6
♥# of Episodes: 12
♥Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
♥Genre: Business Thriller
♥Starring: Lee Sun Kyung and Moon Chae Won
A talented money trader who left the corrupt corporate Korea behind, comes back to help his nephew take revenge on a powerful crime cartel that is using the law and its close connections with influential people to take advantage of their position.
Poong the Joseon Psychiatrist Season 2
♥Premiere Date: January 11
♥# of Episodes: 10
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Historical Rom-Com
♥Starring: Kim Min Jae and Kim Hyang Gi
A royal physician leaves the palace behind and pursues medicine in a small town. But a mentor he meets there teaches him to listen not just to the body but also to the mind, when healing patients. This unusual approach attracts the attention of many who consider his techniques questionable. But the more he learns, the deeper he goes into the world of psychiatry.
Crash Course in Romance
♥Premiere Date: January 14
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Romantic Comedy
♥Starring: Jeon Do Yeon and Jung Kyung Ho
A former national athlete decides to open a cram school for helping students pass college entrance exams. But when she meets a handsome but cold instructor, she is determined to show him the joys of teaching and helping students succeed.
Strangers Again
♥Premiere Date: January 18
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Legal Rom-Com
♥Starring: Kang So Ra and Jang Seung Jo
Two talented and successful lawyers get assigned to work on a case together. The only problem is that the two of them used to be married. Now they will have to put their personal feelings behind them if they are going to win this important case.
Kokdu: Seasons of Deity
♥Premiere Date: January 27
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Romantic Drama
♥Starring: Kim Jung Hyun and Im Soo Hyang
An immortal grim reaper must come to earth every 99 years to dispense punishment on evil humans. But when the dark angel finds himself in the body of a promising young medic, his assignment comes into direct conflict with the morals of his host.
Individual Circumstances
♥Premiere Date: January 19
♥# of Episodes: 8
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Romantic BL Drama
♥Starring: Jun.Q and Han Jung Wan
A promising movie director hits a slump that threatens to end his career as suddenly as it began. But when he meets an old acquaintance who happens to be a fiction writer, the pair find a chance to combine their talents, give a boost to their careers, and possibly find healing for their broken hearts.
Decoy Part 1
♥Premiere Date: January 27
♥# of Episodes: 6
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Crime Thriller
♥Starring: Jang Geun Suk and Lee Elijah
A former lawyer gives up a successful career to become a detective. Now he is intent on investigating an unsolved crime that has a direct connection to his own past and a current case with similar clues. With the help of a sharp journalist and a creative con man, the team will try to bring the truth to light and see justice served.
Dramas Ending in January
Recipe for Farewell
♥ Finale Date: January 5
♥# of Episodes: 12
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Life Drama
♥Starring: Han Seok Kyu and Kim Seo Hyung
When his wife is diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer, a humanities instructor agrees to do all the cooking for her. But since his skills in the kitchen are clumsy and limited, he embarks on a journey to learn how to cook appetizing and healthy meals to encourage her to keep up her strength.
Unlock My Boss
♥ Finale Date: January 12
♥# of Episodes: 12
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Fantasy Comedy
♥Starring: Chae Jong Hyeop and Seo Eun Soo
A talented IT Company CEO is murdered by a vicious competitor. But instead of dying, he finds himself trapped inside his smart phone. And when a struggling young graduate student finds the phone, he gets a chance to help solve his own murder.
The Forbidden Marriage
♥ Finale Date: January 21
♥# of Episodes: 12
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Historical Rom-Com
♥Starring: Kim Young Dae and Park Ju Hyun
7 years ago, the King’s beloved wife died, leaving him heartbroken. Despite the courts best efforts, he has refused to marry again. But when a mysterious young woman shows up in the palace, claiming that she has been possessed by the spirit of his one true love, he begins to find hope for a brighter future.
Island Season 1
♥ Finale Date: January 13
♥# of Episodes: 6
♥Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
♥Genre: Fantasy Thriller
♥Starring: Kim Nam Gil and Lee Da Hee
The only daughter of a rich and powerful business man is exiled to Jeju Island after losing her father’s favor. But the dark forces of evil are more powerful on the island than most humans are aware. And she will have to choose her allies carefully if she hopes to survive.
Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow
♥ Finale Date: January 8
♥# of Episodes: 10
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Historical Fantasy
♥Starring: Lee Jae Wook and Go Yoon Jung
3 years after the ending of Season 1, we find a new story for our mages. A young woman seeks out the help of a famous hunter who fights soul-shifters. Now he will help her find her freedom and break free of the prison she has been kept in.
Big Bet
♥ Finale Date: January 25
♥# of Episodes: 8
♥Where to Watch: Hulu
♥Genre:Action Crime Drama
♥Starring: Choi Min Shik and Son Seok Koo
A famous owner of a successful casino is forced to flee to The Philippines when the National Tax Service issues a wide-scale crack-down. But trouble finds him once again when he is framed for a murder he didn’t commit.
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