For K-drama fans, this week of May is going to be full of exciting and thrilling series. From May 06 to May 10, there will be various new releases with the fresh pairing of Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun in My Royal Nemesis.
While fan-favourites like Byeon Woo Seok’s Perfect Crown, Ahn Hyo Seop’s Sold Out on You, and Shin Hye Sun’s Filing for Love return with brand new episodes. Check out the new K-drama release this week.
New K-Drama Release this May
My Royal Nemesis
It is a fantasy rom-com K-drama, starring Jang Seung Jo. This drama follows a notorious villainess from the Joseon Era who awakens in the body of a 21st-century struggling actress, working in minor roles in historical dramas.
While exploring her new world, she gets tangled with a ruthless chaebol heir, infamously known for being a “monster” created by capitalism.
Their love-hate dynamic forms the core of the overall storyline, as the villainess realises that this twist of fate has given her a second chance to escape her predetermined destiny and start over.
Release date: May 8
Languages: Korean as an original language, with subtitles and dubbing available.
Where to watch: Netflix
Our Happy Days
It is a family romance drama starring Yoon Jong Hoon, Uhm Hyun Kyung, Shin Jung Yoon, and Yoon Da Young, with a daily episode drop.
This drama narrates the multi-generational tale of people who work hard. Amid many characters is a flawless yet steely architect and a sprightly yet clumsy AI developer, who get entangled in a tumultuously comical romance.
Release date: Episode 28 on May 6
Where to watch: KBS
First Man
It is a romance revenge thriller series starring Hahm Eun Jung, Oh Hyun Kyung, Yoon Sun Woo, Park Geon Il and Kim Min Seol, with a daily episode drop.
This drama is centred around twin sisters who were separated at birth because of a scheming stepmother. While one is an independent woman with dreams of owning her own restaurant, the other is a spoiled heiress from an influential chaebol family.
The estranged siblings get tangled in each other’s lives when they get caught up in a dangerous love game with two brothers.
Release date: Episode 100 on May 6
Where to watch: MBC
Pearl in Red
This drama is a revenge thriller K-drama depicting the vengeance-driven alliance between two women scorned by the villainous Adele family.
This drama shows the story of the two women. One lost her twin sister while the other’s entire family became victims of the chaebol group’s nefarious intentions.
The duo strike a risky partnership to infiltrate the Adele Group and expose the family’s buried truths by orchestrating a hostile takeover.
The star cast of the Pearl in Red are Park Jin Hee, Nam Sang Ji, Kim Kyung Bo, Kang Da Bin, Choi Jae Sung, Kim Hee Jung and Cheon Hee Joo.
Release date: Episode 45 on May 6
Where to watch: KBS
Gold Land
The drama stars Kim Sung Cheol, Lee Hyun Wook, Kim Hee Won, Moon Jung Hee and Lee Kwang Soo. This drama is centred around a security screening officer working at an international airport, who suddenly comes into possession of gold bars
Many shady figures approach her with greed and betrayal dominating their every move, but it’s the main character’s own lust for gold that gets her involved in a dangerous battle.
Release date: Episode 4 on May 6
Where to watch: Disney+
Sold Out on You
It is an office rom-com K-drama about the dreamy love story between a workaholic farmer.
Due to a collision at work, the unexpected pairing finds rest together after many sleepless nights.
However, adding a love triangle to their blossoming romance is a Korean-French heir, who returns to Korea to win the succession race and take over his family’s global French cosmetics empire.
Release date: Episode 5 on May 6
Where to watch: Netflix
Cabbage Your Life
It is a family drama that follows a suburban family from Seoul, who are forced to relocate to another village after the father is unexpectedly transferred to the “dopamine detox” rural area.
However, the head of the family never gives up on supporting his loved ones despite the challenges they face with having his entire family uprooted and struggling to return to the privileged lifestyle.
Release date: Episode 7 on May 7
Where to watch: KBS
Disclaimer: The information is for entertainment knowledge purposes. The Sunday Guardian advises you to check dates and platforms as they may differ from time to time.