Kdramas That Started and Ended
in February 2023
New Dramas that started in February:
Our Blooming Youth, The Heavenly Idol, Taxi Driver 2, Call it Love, and Island Season 2
Dramas that ended in February:
Intrests of Love, Poong the Joseon Psychiatrist 2, Payback: Money and Power, Trolley, Strangers Again, Red Balloon, Individual Circumstances, Decoy Part 1, and Brain Works
February is a short month, but it brought us plenty of new kdrama material. Platforms like Amazon Prime and Hulu are starting to make their presence known in the industry, which is a welcome addition for fans who already pay for a subscription. The trend of sequels and second seasons continues to increase, with several popular ones this month. So grab a bowl of ramen, hit play, and let the fun begin.
New Dramas Starting in February
Our Blooming Youth
♥ Premiere Date: February 6
♥# of Episodes: 20
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Historical Romance
♥Starring: Park Hyung Sik and Jeon So Nee
A young woman is falsely accused of murdering her family. When she meets the handsome Crown Prince, he agrees to help her prove her innocence and clear her name. In exchange, he asks for her help in breaking a terrible curse that could threaten both of their lives.
The Heavenly Idol
♥ Premiere Date: February 15
♥# of Episodes: 12
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Fantasy Rom-Com
♥Starring: Kim Min Gue and Go Bo Gyeol
During an otherworldly battle, a high priest is transported into the body of a struggling young singer from the group Wild Animal. Knowing nothing of the modern world or the entertainment industry, he is overwhelmed by his new surroundings. But fans find his quirky charm appealing, and suddenly his career as an idol begins to skyrocket.
Taxi Driver 2
♥Premiere Date: February 17
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Crime Action
♥Starring: Lee Je Hoon and Pyo Ye Jin
Rainbow Taxi is a group of vigilantes that help get justice for those who have been wronged. Following Season 1, the group disbanded and each member tried to go back to their “normal” lives, but the desire to fight against injustice is too strong for any of them to walk away.
Call it Love
♥ Premiere Date: February 22
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Hulu
♥Genre: Romantic Drama
♥Starring: Kim Young Kwang and Lee Sung Kyung
A young woman suffers at the hands of her cruel father and his mistress. Vowing revenge, she sets out to destroy them for the pain they have caused her. But the easiest way to hurt her father’s mistress is through her handsome son. And her desire for revenge lessens as her feelings for the young man deepen.
Island Season 2
♥ Premiere Date: February 24
♥# 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.
Dramas Ending in February
Payback: Money and Power
♥ Finale Date: February 11
♥# 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
♥Finale Date: February 9
♥# 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.
Decoy Part 1
♥ Finale Date: February 10
♥# 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.
Individual Circumstances
♥ Finale Date: February 9
♥# 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.
Red Balloon
♥ Finale Date: February 26
♥# of Episodes: 20
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Life Drama
♥Starring: Seo Ji Hye and Lee Sang Woo
4 people whose lives are dangerously entangled are consumed by greed and ambitions. A young woman from a poor family takes revenge on her childhood best friend after a series of life disappointments tear at her self-esteem.
Brain Works
♥ Finale Date: February 28
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Mystery Comedy
♥Starring: Jung Yong Hwa and Cha Tae Hyun
A justice seeking detective teams up with his ex-wife, a genius neurosurgeon, and a law investigator to put their different brain types together and solve various crimes.
Strangers Again
♥ Finale Date: February 23
♥# 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.
Trolley
♥ Finale Date: February 14
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Romantic Drama
♥Starring: Kim Hyun Joo and Park Hee Soon
The wife of a successful lawmaker holds a terrible secret. But when her past is revealed, it will threaten both his career and their marriage. And she is desperate to save both.
Interests of Love
♥ Finale Date: February 9
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Romantic Drama
♥Starring: Yoo Yeon Seok and Moon Ga Young
As Nara Bank celebrates its 99th Birthday, scandal breaks out when 2 of its workers are swept up in a surprising office romance. As they and their co-workers try to keep a line between work and personal life, things become increasingly more complicated.
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