5 New K-dramas of 2023 to Watch After Queen of Tears on Netflix & More

With a talented cast (from South Korea's biggest heartthrob Kim Soo-hyun to Song Joong-ki's cameo as Vincenzo from the series of the same name) and an equally talented crew, many of whom were involved in the production of Crash Landing on You, Queen of Tears is already a top favorite on Netflix and Korean television in 2024.

Of course, it's not just the big and big budgets that have made the new series so popular. Viewers have fallen in love with the plot, because despite the seemingly trivial premise, it emerges as a fresh and engaging romantic comedy-drama, packed with witty one-liners and a thoughtful approach to each character.

And if you, like us, continue to wait every Saturday and Sunday for new episodes to be released, why not fill that agonizing anticipation with other binge-worthy series? Here are 5 great K-dramas from 2023 that will warm your heart as much as Queen of Tears.

5. Soundtrack #2 (6 episodes)

Release Date: December 6, 2023

Genre: Romance, Drama, Music

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

Where to Watch: Disney+

Soundtrack #2 follows Su-ho, the CEO of a successful company, and Hyun-seo, a piano teacher, who are reunited by fate 4 years after their breakup (much to their displeasure). However, as events unfold, they both re-examine their attitudes toward each other, themselves, and life, trying to identify the cause of their negative emotions and heal along the way.

4. Doona! (9 episodes)

Release Date: October 20, 2023

Genre: Romance, Drama

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

Where to Watch: Netflix

The series follows the former leader and singer of a popular K-pop girl band (Bae Suzy) who has retired and is now living out of the public eye. Her roommate (Yang Se-jong) is an ordinary college student who turns out to be the only one willing to show her warmth and empathy. Many people were pleased with how well the drama portrayed the psyche of people who have been affected by the Korean entertainment industry and are now living with burnout and anxiety.

3. Perfect Marriage Revenge (12 episodes)

Release Date: October 28, 2023

Genre: Revenge drama, Romance, Fantasy

IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

Where to Watch: Viki

After Han Yi-joo (Jung Yoo-min) was betrayed by her own adoptive family and her husband, she was involved in a terrible car accident and died... Only to wake up a year before the fatal event. As a result, she decided to use this opportunity to take revenge on her family by getting married by contract.

2. The Story of Park's Marriage Contract (12 episodes)

Release Date: November 24, 2023

Genre: Romantic comedy, Fantasy, Historical drama

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Where to Watch: Viki

In the 19th century Joseon, the protagonist's husband dies of a heart attack. As if that weren't enough, an assassination attempt is made on her life and she finds herself in Korea in the year 2023. She is saved by a young man who bears an uncanny resemblance to her late husband, who is the heir to a large corporation and, by an amazing coincidence, also suffers from heart disease.

1. Like Flowers in the Sand (12 episodes)

Release Date: December 20, 2023

Genre: Coming-of-age, Sports drama, Romantic comedy

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Where to Watch: Netflix

Rounding out our list is the recent feel-good romantic drama Like Flowers on Sand, about a talented Korean wrestler whose failures lead him to decide to give up his career. However, his childhood friend and first love unexpectedly intervenes and becomes the manager of his team.