IN THE LOOP: 'Monstrous,' More New & Current K-Dramas Airing This Week
While the beloved rom-com "A Business Proposal" and "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" left fans with unforgettable scenes and stories, K-dramaland is about to welcome two new series.
Right before April ends, here are the newest K-dramas alongside the top favorite current series airing this week.
New K-dramas Premiering This Week
'The Killer's Shopping List'
Lee Kwang Soo, AOA Seolhyun, Jin Hee Kyung
Based on the novel of the same name created by Kang Ji Young, "The Killer's Shopping List" is a a thriller, mystery, and comedy rolled into one. It follows the story of Ahn Dae Seong, who is on the hunt to uncover the murder that happened in an apartment near where he works.
Joining his investigation is his girlfriend, who is a police officer, and his mother, who owns the MS Mart where he works as part-timer.
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"The Killer's Shopping List" is headlined by Lee Kwang Soo, playing the lead protagonist. Kim Seol Hyun will be his on-screen girlfriend, Do Ah Hee. Jin Hee Kyung plays as the supportive mother, Jung Myung Sook.
Interestingly, fans need not wait further as "The Killer's Shopping List" release date is scheduled for April 27, airing every Wednesday and Thursday via tvN.
'Monstrous'
Another new K-drama premiering this April is the Goo Kyo Hwan and Shin Hyun Bin-led series "Monstrous."
The six-part episode series depicts the journey of an archaeologist named Jung Ki Hoon (Goo Kyo Hwan). He is on his quest to look for unheard monstrous cases that are lurking in their neighborhood.
Joining him on his hunt is the talented pattern cryptanalyst Lee Soo Jin, played by Shin Hyun Bin. Unfortunately, she encountered an unexpected incident after cooperating with Ki Hoon.
"Monstrous" is scheduled to air its pilot episode on April 29, via TVING.
Ongoing K-dramas And What to Expect in the Next Episode
'Tomorrow'
Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, "Tomorrow" stars Lee Soo Hyuk, Kim Hee Sun, SF9 Rowoon, and Yun Ji On as the grim reapers from the afterlife.
With 16 episodes for the first season, "Tomorrow," episode 9 is scheduled to air on April 29 via MBC and Netflix.
Interestingly, the trio under the Risk Management Team is set to face another challenging case. The upcoming episode might illustrate the past life of Park Joong Gil (Lee Soo Hyuk). It might discuss his reason for hating people who commit suicide, as well as his rift with Goo Ryeon (Kim Hee Sun).
'Love All Play'
KBS2 introduced the newest sports-themed K-drama, "Love All Play," which stars Chae Jong Hyeop and Park Ju Hyun.
In the Wednesday and Thursday K-drama, the actress took the role of badminton prodigy Park Tae Yang. She decides to return to the court after her 3-year-hiatus due to a bribery scandal.
Meanwhile, Chase Jong Hyeop portrays the skilled athlete Park Tae Joon, who, unlike Tae Yang, is driven by the perks and salary of being a badminton player.
In "Love All Play" episode 3, Tae Joon and TaeYang are uniting for mixed doubles under the Yunis team. Will this also spark a new romance between the duo?
