Happy New Year, KOCONUTS! As we usher in the new year, prepare for a fresh wave of K-Dramas to captivate your screens. Whether you’re a fan of timeless classics or eager to explore the latest releases, January brings a lineup that promises to add a K-Drama sparkle to your days. Keep an eye out for an exciting new addition from JTBC – because this month, your binge-watching adventures are going to become much more intriguing.
Don’t Dare to Dream *Available on January 5
Cast: Gong Hyo Jin, Jo Jun Suk, Go Kyung Pyo, Seo Ji Hye, Moon Ga Young
Story: Pyo Na Ri, a former home shopping host, climbed the ranks of the broadcasting station from a contract weather forecaster to a contract announcer. She aspires to become the main newscaster of the 9 p.m. news. Lee Hwa Sin, an experienced reporter, returns from Bangkok to the newsroom after three years. Na Ri had a crush on him when she joined the station, but he crushed her pride. Now, he needs her help to become the main newscaster of the prime-time news, and before he knows it, he falls in love with her. However, Na Ri is in love with someone else, and that someone else turns out to be Hwa Sin’s best friend and Prince Charming, Go Jeong Won. Hwa Sin becomes jealous and desperate for Na Ri’s love, but he doesn’t understand why he is like this.
Knight Flower *Available on January 12
Cast: Lee Ha Nee, Lee Jong Won
Story: Yeohwa, the Left State Councilor’s eldest daughter-in-law, became a widow on her wedding day. Now confined to her quarters, and unable to dream beyond the world outside the main gate, her daily life involves sitting sorrowfully like a beautiful painting, mourning her dead husband. But she has a secret: at night, she dons a mask and becomes the “legendary tale”, a mysterious woman who helps the oppressed and the poor. Everything is perfect until she encounters Park Soo Ho, a cunning and skilled official of FM Gumiwoyeong. He is arrogant, talented, and unmatched in swordsmanship; whether by chance or destiny, their paths cross too often, leading to unexpected complications. Does he suspect her true identity? Will he expose her or protect her?! She risks losing everything now that her secret double life is on the verge of being exposed!
Piano *Available on January 19
Cast: Kim Ha Neul, Zo In Sung
Story: Han Eok Kwan, an orphan and a gangster, lives off gambling and taking money from merchants. One day, he takes in Jae Soo, the son of a woman he lived with in the past, and becomes a father. One day Eok Kwan meets Hye Rim, the single mother of two kids: Soo Ah and Kyung Ho. Eok Kwan and Hye Rim marry, but she dies shortly after. After her mother’s death, Soo Ah grows to resent Eok Kwan. Kyung Ho has also had a troubled youth. When Jae Soo ends up in prison for his love for Soo Ah and his guilt over Kyung Ho, Eok Kwan stays with them as their father despite their complicated family ties.
Queen of Divorce *Available on January 31
Cast: Lee Ji Ah, Kang Ki Young
Story: The drama depicts the story of South Korea’s top divorce mediator who takes matters into their own hands to end the problematic married life of their client, and offers a “vengeful solution” against the troublesome spouse.
Where To Watch These Titles with English Subtitle?
All the titles listed above can be streamed on KOCOWA+ with English subtitles and you can enjoy watching the episodes with our 14-day free trial.
