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10 Upcoming K-dramas to watch in May 2023 - My Perfect Stranger to Race
Here is the ultimate list of all the highly anticipated K-dramas releasing in May of 2023, along with the latest updates, trailers and the release dates.
Right from romance to fantasy, there are a number of K-dramas releasing every week of every month, it is difficult to keep track. This is precisely why we have curated an assortment of all the upcoming K-dramas to watch in May 2023. In fact, this is your one-stop shop for keeping up with what’s coming this month. After iconic K-drama releases in April 2023, get ready for these brilliant K-dramas this month. We assure you, there is something for everyone on our all-inclusive list. So what are you waiting for, scroll on for a brand new set of Korean dramas which you can add to your watchlist. Right from shows like My Perfect Stranger to Black Knight, this list is all you need for a thrilling line-up of K-dramas to watch this month.
The best of upcoming K-dramas: May 2023
1. My Perfect Stranger
- Also known as: A Chance Encounter, Run Into You
- Genre: Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Star Cast: Kim Dong Wook, Jin Ki Joo
- Director: Kang Soo Yeon
- Writer: Baek So Yeon
- Number of episodes: 16
- Date of release: May 1, 2023
- Network: KBS2
One of the best K-dramas released in May of 2023, My Perfect Stranger is an exciting romantic drama mixed with elements of mystery and sci-fi. Directed by Kang Soo Yeon and written by Baek So Yeon, this movie stars Kim Dong Wook, and Jin Ki Joo among several others. Released on the 1st of May, the plot of the Korean drama is super interesting. The show features the tale of Yoon Hae-Joon and how his career grows as a news reporter for a local broadcasting station. Watch the show to witness how he becomes the youngest anchor the station has ever seen. Apart from his intriguing professional life, the show also features his interesting personal life – how he meets Baek Yoon-Young an aspiring writer. The show takes an interesting turn when the stars time-travel back to 1987 and find the truth behind a brutal series of murders. Watch the show to witness how the characters get stuck in 1987 and how they unravel a murder mystery. Get ready for a number of twists and turns and a totally engaging show.
2. All That We Loved
- Genre: Romance, Youth
- Star Cast: Sehun, Jo Joon Young, Jang Yeo Bin
- Director: Kim Jin Sung
- Writer: Kang Bo Ra
- Number of episodes: 8
- Date of release: May 5, 2023
- OTT Platform: TVING
Another K-drama coming in May that is already on our watchlist is All That We Loved. Directed by Kim Jin Sung and written by Kang Bo Ra, this extraordinary show features the best of teen romance starring Sehun, Jo Joon Young, and Jang Yeo Bin. The K-drama is a tale of two close friends wherein one of the friends donates one of his kidneys. Despite different personalities, both have a profound friendship. The problem begins when both friends fall in love with the same girl. Everything gets even more complicated when the organ transplant leads to the transfer of certain memories.
3. Delightfully Deceitful
- Also Known as: Beneficial Fraud
- Genre: Revenge, Crime
- Star Cast: Chun Woo Hee, Kim Dong Wook, Yoon Park, Sojin
- Director: Lee Soo-Hyun
- Writer: Han Woo-Joo
- Date of release: May 29, 2023
- Network: tvN
Releasing on May 29, 2023, Delightfully Deceitful also known as Beneficial Fraud is undoubtedly one of the best K-dramas to come in May 2023. The Korean drama features the best of revenge and crime. Directed by Lee Soo Hyun and written by Han Woo Joo, this show stars Chun Woo-hee, Kim Dong Wook, Yoon Park, and Sojin. Watch the show to witness a story of a brilliant con artist named Lee Reum. The plot takes an interesting turn when cold-hearted Lee meets a lawyer named Han Moo Young who is full of empathy.
4. Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938
- Genre: Action, Fantasy
- Star Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Kim Bum, Kim So Yeon, Ryu Kyung Soo
- Director: Kang Shin Hyo
- Writer: Han Woo Ri
- Number of episodes: 12
- Date of release: May 6, 2023
- Network: tvN, TVING
We highly recommend watching The Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938. The action-fantasy K-drama is directed by Kang Shin Hyo and written by Han Woo Ri. Watch this show to witness the best of Lee Dong Wook, Kim Bum, Kim So Yeon, and Ryu Kyung Soo. The Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 is a sequel series that is all set to release on May 6, 2023. The show also has elements of time travel.
5. Race
- Genre: Drama
- Star Cast: Lee Yeon Hee, Hong Jong Hyun, Moon So Ri, U Know Yunho
- Director: Lee Dong-Yoon
- Writer: Kim Ru-Ri
- Number of episodes: 12
- Date of release: May 10, 2023
- Network: Disney+
Another highly awaited Korean drama featuring an extraordinary star cast including Lee Yeon Hee, Hong Jong Hyun, Moon So Ri, and U Know Yunho among others is Race. The show is directed by Lee Dong Yoon and written by Kim Ru Ri. The 12-episode Korean drama is all set to release on May 10, 2023. Featuring the best elements of corporate politics and drama, the show is expected to be a masterpiece. Watch the show to witness a tale of Park Yoon Jo’s life who works in the Public Relations department of a firm. The show reveals Park’s dedication to work and how she has to prove her skills every step of the way.
6. Black Knight
- Genre: Science fiction, Dystopian, Action
- Star Cast: Kim Woo Bin, Esom, Kang Yoo Seok
- Director: Cho Ui Seok
- Writer: Cho Ui Seok
- Number of episodes: 6
- Date of release: May 12, 2023
- Network: Netflix
Featuring the best of Kim Woo Bin, Esom, and Kang Yoo Seok among several others, this upcoming K-drama is written and directed by Cho Ui Seok. The six-episode dystopian show features extraordinary elements of science fiction and action. All set to release on May 12, 2023, the Korean drama reveals a world where air pollution has made it impossible to step outside without masks. The show also features an unfair class system wherein the rich depend on delivery drivers referred to as Knights. Watch the show to witness how Kim Woo Bin portrays a delivery driver and how he meets Sa Wol.
7. Oh! Youngsimi
- Genre: Business, Comedy, Romance
- Star Cast: Song Ha Yoon, Lee Dong Hae, Lee Min Jae
- Director: Kim Eun Kyung, Oh Hwan Min
- Screenwriter: Jeon Seon Young
- Number of episodes: 10
- Date of release: May 15, 2023
- Network: ENA
As the show’s name suggests, it is a Korean drama based on the life of Oh Young Sim. Directed by Kim Eun Kyung, and Oh Hwan Min and written by Jeon Seon Young, the show features the best of Song Ha Yoon, Lee Dong Hae, and Lee Min Jae among others.
Watch the show to witness a story of a 30-year-old woman named Oh Young Sim who is looking for love. Working in the TV industry for years, Oh aims to make people happy with her shows. Witness how she struggles with creating and getting high ratings to save her career. The show takes an interesting turn when Oh Young Sim casts Mark Wang as a guest for her show because he is also her childhood friend who really liked her as a kid.
8. Love Mate
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Star Cast: Cho Hyun Min, Cho Han Gyul, Yoon Do Gyung
- Director: So Joon Moon
- Number of episodes: 8
- Date of release: May 4, 2023
- Network: Viki
Another upcoming K-drama that is all set to release in May is Love Mate. The show romantic comedy starring Cho Hyun Min, Cho Han Gyul, and Yoon Do Gyung. The 8-episode show is directed by So Joon Moon and is a story of a strict team leader who doesn't believe in love and a new employee on the lookout for pure love. We highly recommend you watch the show on VikI. It is all set to release on May 4, 2023.
9. Starstruck
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Star Cast: Zuho, Kim In Seong, Park Tae In, Kwon San, Chae Soo Ah
- Director: Kim Hoon Gwang
- Screenwriter: Jung Hyun Woo
- Number of episodes: 8
- Date of release: May 18, 2023
- Network: Heavenly
Featuring stars like Zuho, Kim In Seong, Park Tae In, Kwon San, and Chae Soo Ah, Starstruck is another show all set to release on May 18, 2023. The show is directed by Kim Hoon Gwang and is a romantic drama. Watch the show to witness a story of a student at Seulgi High School.
10. Happiness Battle
- Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
- Star Cast: Lee El, Jin Seo Yeon, Cha Ye Ryun, Park Hyo Joo, Woo Jung Won, Lee Kyu Han, Son Woo Hyun
- Director: Kim Yoon Cheol
- Number of episodes: 16
- Date of release: May 31, 2023
- Network: ENA
Another Upcoming Korean drama in May 2023, is Happiness Battle. This upcoming suspense thriller features a tale of mystery death and the secrets behind it. Featuring a star cast including Lee El, Jin Seo Yeon, Cha Ye Ryun, Park Hyo Joo, Woo Jung Won, Lee Kyu Han, and Son Woo Hyun among others, the ENA show is all set to release on May 31, 2023.
Whether it is tvN’s Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938, Delightfully Deceitful, or Netflix’s Black Knight, the shows are undoubtedly the best upcoming Korean dramas to watch in May 2023. We highly recommend you add these to your watchlist this month for the best binge-fest ever.
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