IN THE LOOP: Here Are This Week’s New, Current K-Dramas--From Jin Goo’s ‘A Superior Day’ to the Return of ‘Thirty-Nine’
Recently, K-drama fans have been getting a lot of show-stopping shows -from thriller, rom-com, slice-of-life, and more.
This March, several broadcast networks released a slew of good dramas. These have been getting a lot of hype from viewers.
Currently, "A Business Proposal," starring Ahn Hyo Seop and Kim Sejeong, are generating major buzz among the viewers.
On the other hand, "Forecasting Love and Weather" features the fresh team-up of Song Kang and Park Min Young as well.
Meanwhile, Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk's "Twenty Five, Twenty One" has solidified its reign in Most Buzzworthy Drama and Actor rankings for five consecutive weeks.
Interestingly, viewers get to see another new K-drama and a much-awaited return of the adorable trio in "Thirty-Nine."
New: 'A Superior Day'
Premiered on March 13, the OCN series released a new thriller K-drama "A Superior Day" starring Jin Goo, Ha Do Gwon, and Lee Won Keun as the lead stars.
Based on the webtoon of the same name, the series is helmed by Jo Nam Hyung, the director of Lee Dong Wook and Kim Bum's "Tale of the Nine-Tailed."
It depicts the story of an ordinary man who was instructed to do a complicated task to save her daughter.
Jin Goo took on the role of firefighter Lee Ho Chul. He was only given 24-hours to kill the serial killer who lives next door and rescue his kidnapped daughter.
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Ha Do Kwon played the professional hitman Bae Tae Jin. He was also chasing the sneaking serial killer Kwon Si Woo, portrayed by Lee Won Geun.
Aside from the trio, joining the "A Superior Day" cast are Im Hwa Young from "Trap," Jo Yoo Ha, and "The Penthouse" actor Kim Do Hyun.
"A Superior Day" episode 2 is scheduled to air on March 20 via OCN.
Current: 'Thirty-Nine'
After the drama's one-week hiatus, viewers would get to see the beloved trio played by Kim Ji Hyun, Jeon Mi Do and Son ye Jin in "Thirty-Nine."
To recall, the JTBC series temporarily halts broadcast to give way to the national election.
After one week of waiting, Cha Mi Jo (Son Ye Jin), Jung Chan Young (Jeon Mi Do), and Jang Joo Hee (Kim Ji Hyun) are ready to entertain fans with their heartwarming friendship and struggles. They continue their journey towards life at 40.
The Wednesday and Thursday series is getting a lot of love from viewers. "Thirty-Nine" showcases the trio's genuine friendship and budding romance.
The first part of the series delivered a shocking twist after Mi Jo found out about Chan Young's illness.
However, the acting teacher is looking at the brighter side of life. Hence, she created a bucket list for her friends.
Interestingly, based on the spoilers seen in episode 6, the upcoming episode might feature why Chan Young and Kim Jin Seok's (lee Moo Saeng) relationship had fallen apart.
The much-awaited "Thirty-Nine" episode 7 will air on March 16 through JTBC and Netflix.
