It’s a quiet month for new K-dramas on Netflix. However, the one drama that’s arriving has the potential to be another viral hit for the streaming service. Here are all the K-dramas coming to Netflix in May 2024.
In case you missed them, we’ve also tracked the latest K-drama releases in April 2024 and all the new K-dramas coming in 2024 and beyond.
New Original K-Dramas on Netflix in May 2024
The 8 Show (Season 1)
Episodes: 8
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Runtime: 60 Minutes
Cast: Ryu Jun Yeol, Chun Woo Hee, Park Jeong Min, Lee Yeol Eum, Park Hae Joon
Netflix Release Date: May 17th, 2024
While the world waits for the return of Squid Game, Netflix has its answer to the long wait with new nihilistic drama The 8 Show. With a similar premise to that of Squid Game, Netflix’s latest drama, which is adapted from Bae Jin Soo’s webtoon Money Game, puts eight contestants, who are in desperate need of money, in a solid concrete studio where to win cash grand prize of 44.8 billion won, have to last 100 days. However, all necessities, such as food, water, and electricity, cost 1000x more, and all purchases are deducted from the prize money.
The series has every chance of being one of the biggest K-drama releases on Netflix this year, and we’ll be keeping a close eye on how the series performs upon release.
New Korean Reality Series on Netflix in May 2024
Super Rich in Korea
Episodes: TBA
Genre: Lifestyle | Runtime: TBA
Hosts: BamBam, Mimi, Jo Se Ho
Netflix Release Date: May 7th, 2024
Take a deep dive into the ultra-luxurious and lavish lifestyles of South Korea’s wealthiest residents as Netflix unveils how the other half lives. Hosted by the likes of BamBam, Mimi, and Jo Se Ho, some of the millionaires featured throughout the series are Korea’s own Hee Ra, Pakistan Royalty, an Italian fashion prodigy, and an Arab social media sensation with over 50 million followers.