2023 was a big year for K-dramas, and several of the most talked-about series are available on one streaming platform: Disney+! The list includes Moving, dubbed the most expensive Korean drama in history. So whether you're in the mood for a lighthearted romantic comedy, an action-packed thriller, a historical fantasy, or a fan favorite medical drama, this list we've prepared has something for everyone.
Add these to your K-drama watch list the next time you prepare for a series marathon!
Here are 10 must-watch Korean Dramas available for streaming on Disney+:
1. Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun 2
Eunseom has succeeded in unifying the 30 Ago tribes. Meanwhile, it has been eight years since Tagon has ascended to the throne. A war between Eunseom's Ago union and Tagal's kingdom begins to take over Arthdal, but who will emerge triumphant? Will King Tagon succeed in suppressing the massive rebellion of the tribes, and will the real reincarnation of Aramun be found?
Although Song Joong Ki and Kim Ji Won didn't return for season two of the incredibly popular Arthdal Chronicles, you'll still see a lot of familiar characters. Jang Dong Gun returns to play King Tagon. Kim Ok Vin also continues to portray the manipulative Taealha. Replacing Joong Ki as tribal leader Eunseom is Lee Joon Gi, while Shin Se Kyung will act as Tanya, the high priestess of Arthdal.
2. Call It Love
In Call It Love, Sim Woo Joo's (Lee Sung Kyung) life is turned upside-down after discovering her father's infidelity. Her living situation goes from bad to worse when her father dies unexpectedly, causing his mistress to kick her out of her own home. Woo Joo will do whatever it takes to get her revenge, and decides to target lonely CEO Han Dong Jin (Kim Young Kwang), the son of the woman who ruined her life. All is going well—until she unexpectedly begins to fall for him.
3. Dr. Romantic 3
Now that the hospital has finally become independent after gaining emancipation from the foundation that ran it, how will the Doldam family handle more medical emergencies, blossoming romances, tricky inter-hospital politics, and a possible new antagonist?
The much-waited third season of Dr. Romantic brought back several familiar faces, including cardiothoracic surgeon Cha Eun Jae portrayed by Lee Sung Kyung (it's her second time on this list!). Han Suk Kyu reprises his role as fan favorite Dr. Kim Sabu, and Ahn Hyo Seop is back as hardworking Seo Woo Jin.
4. Family: The Unbreakable Bond
For years, NIS agent Kwon Do Hoon (Jang Hyuk) has managed to keep a life-altering secret from everyone. To his friends and family, he is nothing more than an employee at a local trading company. In reality, he is a spy for the South Korea's National Intelligence Service. After years of living a double life, things quickly go south for the perfect family man and highly-accomplished agent—for his beloved wife Kang Yura (Jang Nara) has been hiding an *explosive* secret of her own.
5. Han River Police
When hardworking but hot-temptered police sergeant Han Doo Jin (Kwon Sang Woo) is partnered with lackadaisical lieutenant Lee Chun Seok (Kim Hee Won), it's a recipe for disaster. The mismatched duo are tasked with regularly patroling the banks of the Han river and find themselves in a number of bizarre situations. However, when a criminal conspiracy unfolds within their jurisdiction, can the team work together to put things to right? Han River Police is just the right mix of action and comedy, so enjoy this lighthearted take on crime dramas!
6. Moving
Reportedly the most expensive K-drama to be produced in history, Moving is a story about superheroes and spies on the surface, but at its core the series is all about family ties and ~feelings~. When a group of South Korean spies leave their dangerous life of espionage behind, they try their best in order to blend in and be "normal." Initially recruited because of their extraordinary special abilities, they now live in fear that their super-powered children will be discovered and exploited by people with nefarious plans.
But when a deadly assassin starts targeting high-powered individuals, can the parents leave behind their peaceful lives and embrace the "monsters" they once were in order protect the kids?
Starring some of the biggest names in the Korean entertainment industry, including Ryu Seung Ryong, Han Hyo Joo, and Jo In Sung (who made his long-awaited return to a drama series!), Moving is definitely a must-watch. Fun fact: In its first week, the K-drama became the most-watched series on Disney+ across APAC, including the Philippines!
7. Soundtrack #2
If you were a fan of Soundtrack #1 in 2022, then the second season promises to bring even more heartache, love, and emotional OSTs to your eyes and ears. An indirect follow up to the 2022 series with a completely different plot, Soundtrack #2 tells the story of piano tutor Do Hyeon Seo (Keum Sae Rok) and successful CEO Ji Suho (Sang Hyun "Steve" Noh).
Hyeon Seo and Suho were a couple for six years who unfortunately break up. Torn apart by lies and misunderstandings, the sweethearts go their separate ways. They reconnect when Suho hires a piano tutor, who turns out to be Hyeon Seo. This touching story of a rekindled romance is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced love, loss, and/or betrayal.
8. The First Responders 2
Detective Jin Ho Gae (Kim Rae Won), firefighter Bong Do Jin (Son Ho Jun), and paramedic Song Seol (Gong Seung Yeon) are back! After an action-packed first season, the first responders were able to uncover Ma Taehwa's (Lee Do Yeop) dark past and put him in prison. But that just leaves room for a new criminal mastermind to take his place—and get revenge on the first responders!
Dex (Jeon Seong Woo) has made a name for himself by being the man behind some of the biggest scandals in Hollywood, politics, and old money circles. However, his flawless record and anonymity is brought to an end when Detective Jin Ho Gae arrests Ma Taehwa for carrying out Dex's "perfect crime." Seeking revenge, Dex decides to break his only rule and return to South Korea to carry out a crime by himself: take down the first responders.
9. The Worst of Evil
The Worst of Evil is a fast-paced crime drama that'll keep you at the edge of your seat and wanting more. In 1990s Seoul, Jung Gi Cheol (Wi Ha Joon) is a DJ-turned-gang leader who begins pushing a popular new drug named "Gangnam Crystal." Tasked with infiltrating the syndicate from the inside in order to bring it down, rural police officer Park Joon Mo (Ji Chang Wook) is forced to keep his new assignment a secret from everyone—including his wife and fellow officer Yu Eui Jeong (Lim Semi). Joon Mo is stunned when Eui Jeong volunteers for the same assignment—and loyalties are tested when he learns of her mysterious past with the city's new drug lord.
10. Vigilante
Based on the wildly popular webtoon of the same name, Vigilante stars Nam Joo Hyuk as the vengeful vigilante Kim Jiyong. Jiyong grows up driven by a thirst for revenge after the criminal who beat his mother to death is given a light sentence. Angry at seeing the legal system fail—and even worse, set repeat offenders free—Jiyong decides to become a police officer and deliver his own form of punishment in secret.
Eventually though, the media clues in on his retribution outside of the law, and Jiyong is forced to play a game of cat and mouse with ruthless detective Jo Heon (Yoo Ji Tae) to avoid being caught and brought to justice himself.
