As we close out 2024, KOCOWA+ is bringing you a selection of exciting titles to finish the year with great content! From fresh releases to timeless classics, there’s something for everyone. Explore the lineup and add your favorites to your watchlist today!
Cinderella Game – Dec. 2
Cast: Na Young Hee, Han Guru, Choi Shang, Kim Hye Ok, Park Ri Won, Kwon Do Hyoung
Story: Ha Na’s life has been a series of hardships—from losing her father in a fire at seven and knowing nothing about her mother to becoming the guardian of three siblings after her adoptive parents passed away. On top of that, she’s raising her late best friend’s son while working as an international tour guide to provide for her family. After losing her job due to a fallout with Hyesung Tours’ president, Hwang Jin Goo, she’s given a second chance when a VIP guest recognizes her talents. As she works alongside the bright and sincere Jin Goo, unexpected feelings arise, but she pushes them aside—until Jin Goo tells her something life-changing: “Your mom is looking for you.” Now, Ha Na faces a new crossroads in her life, unsure of what lies ahead.
Sorry Not Sorry – Dec. 5
Cast: Jeon So Min, Gong Min Jeong, Jang Hee Ryung, Choi Daniel, Kim Mu Jun
Story: Song Yi’s life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers her fiancé cheating in their new Cheonpo apartment, leaving her a divorced woman before even having a wedding due to a pre-marriage housing loan. Adding to her challenges, she unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her 5-year-old nephew, Jay, leading her neighbors to mistakenly assume she’s his mother. Struggling to make ends meet with multiple part-time jobs to pay off the mortgage, Song Yi navigates life as a “disguised wife” and “Jay’s mom.” Amid the chaos, she remains determined to find a new love and a fresh start—can she overcome these hurdles and rewrite her story?
Princess Ja Myung – Dec. 6
Cast: Jung Ryeo Won, Park Min Young, Chung Kyung Ho, Lee Mi Sook, Kim Sung Ryoung, Yeo Jin Goo, Jin Ji Hee
Story: Two princesses, born on the same day but destined for vastly different lives, find themselves at the center of a nation’s fate. Princess Ja Myung carries the burden of saving Nakrang, while her half-sister, Princess Nakrang, lives a life of privilege. Both fall for Prince Ho Dong, Goguryeo’s revered heir, known for his unmatched archery skills and ambition to expand his kingdom by conquering Nakrang. Caught in a web of love, duty, and betrayal, the three must navigate a tumultuous love triangle—one willing to sacrifice everything for love, another ready to wound her beloved to protect her nation, and a prince torn between ambition and emotions he’s never truly understood. Can love survive when the fate of an ancient kingdom is at stake?
Who Is She! – Dec. 18
Cast: Kim Hae Sook, Jung Ji So, Jung Jin Young, Chae Won Bin
Story: A romantic coming-of-age drama about grandmother Oh Mal Soon, who suddenly transforms into 20-year-old Oh Doo Ri and gets a second chance to relive her shining glory days.
Fashion 70’s – Dec. 20
Cast: Lee Yo Won, Kim Min Jung, Joo Jin Mo, Chun Jung Myung
Story: As a child, Han Deo Mi loses everything during the Korean War—her parents, her identity, and her real name, Ko Jun Hee, which was stolen by her friend Han Kang Hee. Mistakenly believing Jun Hee has died, her father, Ko Chang Hoe, raises Kang Hee as his daughter, showering her with love and privilege. But Kang Hee, adored for her beauty and grace, begins to realize her life is built on deception. Meanwhile, Jun Hee, who has lost her memory, is taken in by Kang Hee’s mother, Lee Yang Ja, and renamed Deo Mi. Hoping to secure a better future for Kang Hee, Yang Ja isolates herself and Deo Mi on a remote island. Years later, fate brings the two women together at Asia Fashion School, where they cross paths as designers under the legendary Chang Bong Sil. With their hidden pasts and intertwined fates resurfacing, the truth threatens to unravel their carefully constructed lives.
2024 KBS Entertainment Awards – Dec. 21
The KBS Entertainment Awards is an annual event sponsored by KBS, celebrating outstanding achievements in entertainment. Broadcast on KBS2, the approximately 140-minute-long ceremony is divided into two parts and includes special performances by K-Pop artists and comedic music parodies from comedians.
2024 KBS Drama Awards – Dec. 31
The KBS Drama Awards is an annual awards ceremony hosted by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) to recognize exceptional achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. Held every year on December 31, the event’s most prestigious accolade is the “Grand Winner” awarded to the top actor or actress of the year.
