The K-Drama world continues to grow tremendously with every single second. Furthermore, fans are always on the hunt for new K-Dramas. We are almost through half of 2022, and the variety of brilliant K-Dramas that we were blessed with is truly surreal. From amazing fantasy k-dramas such as Sound Of Magic and Tomorrow to mind-blowing thrillers such as Again My Life and Doctor Lawyer. We also got swoon-worthy moments and heart-melting love stories from Love All Play, Crazy Love, and My Liberation Notes.
Long story short, K-Dramas have bestowed us with brilliant stories that we will always come back to no matter what the genre. As we move into the second half of 2022, kdrama fans excitedly await the new K-Dramas coming up! The year will mark the return of our favorite kdrama actors returning after completing their mandatory military service. Lee Jung Sook, Park Bo Gum, and Woo Do Hwan will all be returning with new k-dramas in 2022! Without further ado, let us take a look at new k-dramas coming in 2022 that you need to add to your watchlist!
New K-Dramas 2022 That You Must Add To Your Watchlist:
1. Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area
Perhaps the most awaited new 2022 kdrama that not only kdrama fans but the global fandom too are waiting for is the Korean spinoff of the insanely popular Spanish series, Money Heist. Moreover, after witnessing the brilliant quality and intriguing storylines of Korean content through Squid Game, fans cannot wait to watch Money Heist: Joint Economic Korea. Adding to the hype of the kdrama is the fact that Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area’s screenplay is the joint masterpiece of three renowned South Korean screenwriters. Ryu Yong Jae (Monstrous), Kim Hwan Chae (My Holo Love), and Choi Sung Joon (Psycopath Diary) are the screenwriters behind this highly awaited new 2022 kdrama. Additionally, the brilliant director behind Money Heist: Korea- Joint Economic Area is Kim Seong Hun, who is cherished for his outstanding work in popular K-Dramas such as Pied Piper, Voice, and The Guest.
The trailer for the highly awaited kdrama Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area was released in early 2022 and drove fans crazy. The trailer introduced us to the star-studded cast that will be playing the already famous characters from the Spanish series. Another point to take away from the short trailer is how the traditional Salvador Dali mask lies among many South Korean traditional masks that are usually used in Korean shamanist rites. This indicates that although the series is a Spanish spinoff, it will have a unique Korean touch to it. For those of you who were living under a rock and didn’t know what Money Heist is, it revolves around a genius schemer known as ‘professor’ and his team of eight interesting characters who hold sixty-seven people hostage in order to escape with a huge sum of money. All this time, they deal with elite forces and trouble within themselves.
The Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area cast consists of talented Korean actors that we love. Yoo Ji Tae (The Good Wife) as the professor, Kim Yoon Jin (Miss Ma, Nemesis) as Seon Woo Jin from the National Police Agency, Park Hae soo (Squid Game) as Berlin, Jeon Jong Seo (Ballerina) as Tokyo, Lee Won Jong (My Boss Is A Million YouTuber) as Moscow, Kim Ji Hoon (Bad Thief, Good Thief) as Denver, Jang Yoon Ju (Korea’s Next Top Model), Lee Hyun Woo (The Liar and His Lover) as Rio, Kim Ji Hoon (The Good Detective) as Helinski, Lee Gyu Ho (Beautiful Days) as Oslo, Im Ji Yeon (Rose Mansion) as Seoul, Kim Sung Oh (A Model Family) as Cha Mu Hyeok, Park Myung Hoon (Crash Landing On You) as Jo Yeong Min, and lastly Lee Joo Bin (Doctor Lawyer) as Yun Mi Seon play the main characters of this kdrama. The kdrama will be released on 24th June with subtitles in various languages on Netflix.
2. Alchemy Of Souls
A very unique new K-Drama that is set to release in 2022 is Alchemy Of Souls. It is a combination of magic, mystery, and martial arts. Additionally, the screenplay of this drama is written by the legendary Hong sisters, who have given us some of the best K-Dramas, such as Hotel Del Luna, A Korean Odyssey, and The Master’s Sun. The direction of the Alchemy Of Souls will be done by Park Joon Hwa, who is known for his splendid work in Touch Your Heart, Because This Is My First Life, and Bring It On, Ghost. Not only does Alchemy Of Souls have a brilliant crew, but the cast of this new K-Drama will have you starry-eyed. Lee Jae Wook (Extraordinary You), Jung So Min (The Smile Has Left Your Eyes), Hwang Min Hyun (Live On), Shin Seung Ho (Moment At Eighteen), Yoo Joon Sang (The Uncanny Counter), and Oh Na Ra (SKY Castle) will play the main roles in this upcoming 2022 K-Drama.
Alchemy Of Souls is a fictional kdrama revolving around the country of Daeho. Furthermore, the kdrama majorly focuses on Deok Yi and Jang Wook, who come from noble families. Behind Jang Wook’s birth is hidden a dark secret. When Jang Wook meets Deok Yi, who is a beautiful lady with amazing fighting skills, he asks her to teach him to fight. You can watch this magical romance historic kdrama on 18th June on tvN and Netflix.
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3. The Youngest Son Of A Conglomerate
After hearing Song Joong Ki and conglomerate in the same sentence, 90% of the kdrama fandom was already sold. After watching him portray the role of an Italian Mafia lawyer, Vincenzo, fans begged to have a season 2 of the series. Although there is no news of a season 2 of Vincenzo, we will see Song Joon Ki play a badass role once again in The Youngest Song Of A Conglomerate. Additionally, the screenwriter behind this highly anticipated 2022 kdrama is Kim Tae Hee, who is popular for her work in Designated Survivor:60 Days, A Beautiful Ming, and Sungkyunkwan Scandal. Moreover, the brilliant Jeong Dae Yun is directing the series. He is known for his work in She Was Pretty, W: Two Worlds, and Cunning Single Lady. The stellar cast of this upcoming 2022 kdrama includes Song Joong Ki (Descendants Of The Sun), Lee Sung Min (Juvenile Justice), and Shin Hyun Bin (Reflection Of You).
The Youngest Son Of A Conglomerate is set to release in the second half of 2022. Over the course of sixteen episodes, the kdrama will follow Yoon Hyun Wo, who, after being loyal to his employer for over ten years, gets framed and killed by them. He is later reborn as Jin Do Joon, who is, well, you can guess, ‘The Youngest Son Of A Conglomerate!’. Furthermore, the kdrama guarantees thrill, mystery, and romance, so make sure you do not miss out!
4. Yumi’s Cells 2
When it was announced that the loved kdrama Yumi’s Cells will have a season 2, fans shed tears of joy. However, that was not even the best news. The second season of Yumi’s Cells will star THE Jinyoung from GOT7, aka the most swoon-worthy man, as a romantic main lead. Additionally, the masterminds behind the screenplay of Yumi’s Cells 2 are Song Jae Jung (Memories Of The Alhambra), Kim Yoon Joo (Find Me In Your Memory), and Kim Kyung Ran (Yumi’s Cells). The director for Yumi’s Cells is Lee Sang Yeob, who has also directed popular K-Dramas such as Familiar Life, Shopping King Louie, and A Piece Of Your Mind. While the kdrama will focus on the lives of the same characters, there are a few brilliant additions to the cast. Furthermore, the main cast of Yumi’s Cells 2 includes beautiful Kim Go Yeon (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God), Park Jin Young (He Is Psychometric), Ahn Bo Hyun (Military Prosecutor Dobberman), Lee Yoo Bi (A Poem A Day), and Park Ji Hyun (Do You Like Brahms?).
Yumi’s Cells 2 will once again take us back into the life of Yumi. The past season of Yumi’s Cells focused on her relationship with Ku Woong. However, Yumi and her cells have both matured now. Yumi’s Cells 2 will revolve around Yumi challenging herself and fulfilling all her dreams. To make things even better is her sweet coworker Yoo Babi who is on a similar path. You can watch this kdrama on Rakuten Viki.
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