Welcome to Kdrama and Ramen

Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Korean dramas and indulge in the delicious flavors of ramen. Here, you’ll find in-depth reviews, unspoiled recommendations, and all the latest updates on your favorite Kdramas. Join me on this exciting journey as we explore the best that Kdramas and ramen have to offer. Let’s dive in!

Kdramas That Started and Ended

in May 2023

New Dramas that started in May:

My Perfect Stranger, All That We Loved, Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938, Race, and Oh! Young Sim

Dramas that ended in May:

Black Knight, The Secret Romantic Guesthouse, Joseon Attorney: A Morality, True to Love, My 20th Twenty, and One Day Off

 

Interesting that there are so many dramas this month that somehow occur outside of our present time.  Whether it is time travel or historical dramas set in the past, it’s definitely a “retro” kind of month.  And if you would like your feet to stay planted firmly in our present time, there are still some fun options for you as well.   Whatever your preference, grab a bowl of ramen, push play, and enjoy!

New Dramas Starting in May

 

My Perfect Stranger

Premiere Date: May 1

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch: Viki

Genre:  Sci-Fi Romance

Starring:  Kim Dong Wook and Jin Ki Joo

Two seeming strangers are thrown back in time to the year 1987.  During their time there, each hope to right a wrong from their personal lives.  But both are shocked to realize that their very different missions share a common goal that neither of them could have predicted.  

All That We Loved

Premiere Date: May 5

# of Episodes:  8

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Romantic Drama

Starring:  Uhm Jung Hwa and Kim Byung Chul

After donating his kidney to help save the life of his best friend, a young basketball player suddenly finds that he and his friend share interests they never had before the surgery.  And now his best friend is a rival who threatens to steal both his status as the top student and his first love.  

Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938

Premiere Date: May 6

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Amazon Prime

Genre:  Historical Fantasy

Starring:  Le Dong Wook and Kim So Yeon

In this sequel to the popular 2020 drama “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” our favorite gumiho, Lee Yeon, travels back to the year 1938, where he meets the woman who used to be the guardian spirit of the mountain and his younger brother.  While Lee Yeon is anxious to return home to his own time and the woman he loves, there are important matters to be taken care of right where he is.  

Race

Premiere Date: May 10

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Hulu

Genre:  Business Romantic Drama

Starring:  Lee Yun Hee and Hong Jong Hyun

A young marketer takes a job in a new PR Company, but her lack of academic background means that she will have to work harder than ever to find success.  Meanwhile, her long-time friend, who also works in the same office, has a natural talent for marketing and strong determination to keep their privates lives out of their work environment.  

Oh! Young Sim

Premiere Date: May 15

# of Episodes:  10

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Romantic Comedy

Starring:  Song Ha Yoon and Lee Dong Hae

A struggling TV variety PD hopes to find success with a new pilot program.  But to her surprise, she finds that the handsome young start-up CEO she cast in her dating show is actually the shy young boy who had a crush on her 20 years ago.  Now she will be forced to juggle her own feelings and memories with her professional responsibility to make this reality show a hit.  

Dramas Ending in May

 

Joseon Attorney:  A Morality

Finale: May 20

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Historical Romance

Starring:  Woo Do Hwan and Bona

An attorney known for his love of justice takes on a case to help a young woman get revenge for a wrong committed to her.  As she watches him work and gets to know him, she tries to become more involved in his fight to help bring justice to the common people. 

Black Knight

Finle Date: May 12

# of Episodes:  6

Where to Watch:  Netflix

Genre:  Sci-Fi Action

Starring: Kim Woo Bin and Kang Yoo Seok

In the year 2071, after the earth is struck by a meteor, a large portion of the population has died out due to extreme air pollution.  And while a corrupt government makes secret plans to kill off even more innocent people, a group of delivery people form a rebel band who dream of a world where equality once again exists.  

The Secret Romantic Guest House

Finale: May 16

# of Episodes:  18

Where to Watch: Viki

Genre:  Historical Romance

Starring:  Kim Young Kwang and Lee Sung Kyung

A young woman from a wealthy family suddenly finds her life turned upside down when her family suffers from a financial crisis.  In an attempt to support her struggling family, she opens an Inn, and her guesthouse attracts some interesting tenants.  

One Day Off

Finale Date: May 31

# of Episodes:  8

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Travel Drama

Starring:  Lee Na Young

In the 1990’s, a Korean Literature teacher commits her Saturdays to taking day trips around the country.  As she travels, she will meet new and interesting friends, taste some delicious local delicacies, and see some beautiful sights.  And hopefully she will also make some valuable self-discoveries as well.  

True to Love

Finale Date: May 25

# of Episodes:  14

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime

Genre:  Romantic Comedy

Starring:  Yoo In Na and Yoon Hyun Min

Yeon Bo Ra is a successful author of romance novels who also sees herself as a life and love coach.  But when she meets a prickly publisher who dislikes her instantly, she realizes that none of her skills have prepared her for someone like him.  And when their lives get tangled up together, they will have to find a way to reach some kind of compromise.  

My 20th Twenty

Finale Date: May 27

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Fantasy Drama

Starring:  Jung Su Bin and Choi Yu Ju

A woman is cursed by a witch to be a twenty year old for the rest of her life.  At first, it seems more like a blessing than a curse, but as life passes her by, she begins to wish she could return to normal.  So when she sees a picture of the witch at a resort, she decides to find her and demand her life back.  

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