Korean Dramas Releasing in May 2023: Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938, My Perfect Stranger, and More!

Korean Dramas Releasing in May 2023: A new month and more Kdramas to look forward to, with some making their return this month and some beginning their journey this May. With Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 making its return, this month is bound to be amazing because we have all missed Lee Yeon and Lee Rang’s duo.

With drama, sci-fi, mystery, fantasy, and more ready to bring waves in the upcoming month, here’s a list of Kdramas to be released in the upcoming month!

List of Korean Dramas Releasing in May 2023

May 1

My Perfect Stranger

This sci-fi mystery romance begins the month with an intriguing plot as it brings two strangers Yoon Hae-joon and Baek Yoon-young together when the two travel back in time to make a change that will turn their worlds upside down. However, while they begin their journey on separate roads, they soon realise that they share the same goal.

Directed by  Kang Soo-yeon and Lee Woong-hee, the drama stars Kim Dong-wook, Jin Ki-joo, Seo Ji-hye, Lee Won-jung, Lee Ji-hyun, and Lee Kyu-hoe, alongside other cast members. The Kdrama is set to broadcast on KBS2 and ViuTV, and will be available for streaming on Viki.

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The Secret Romantic Guesthouse Episode 13

Pale Moon Episode 7

Family The Unbreakable Bond Episode 5

Queen of Masks Episode 3

May 3

Stealer The Treasure Keeper Episode 7

Bo Ra Deborah Episode 7

The Good Bad Mother Episode 3

May 5

All That We Loved

Next, we have a youth romance Kdrama which brings in the concept of cellular memory in a unique way as a love triangle begins after Go yoo donates his kidney to Joon Hee. While he may have done this to save a friend, things go haywire when this leads to a competition existing between the two for the No 1 position at school and for Joon Hee’s first love.

Directed by Kim Jin-sung, the Kdrama stars Oh Se-hun, Jang Yeo-bin, Jo Joon-young, Jeon Yeong-in, Song Jae-rim, and Yoo Yang-gon, alongside other cast members. The drama is set to broadcast on TVING.

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Joseon Attorney Episode 11

Dr Romantic 3 Episode 3

May 6

Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938

Season 2 of our beloved show is here to bring back the brothers Lee Yeon and Lee Rang back, and in a way like never before. As we are taken back to 1938, this season is sure to bring out a more intense drama as we see the characters in a new look and some new faces who will bring up the intensity of this marvellous tale.

Directed by Kang Shin-hyo and Jo Nam-hyung, the Kdrama stars Lee Dong-wook, Kim So-yeon, Kim Bum, Ryu Kyung-soo, Kim Yong-ji, and Hwang Hee, alongside other cast members. The drama is set to broadcast on tvN.

Doctor Cha Episode 7

May 10

Race

Next, we have a business Kdrama which will bring a new look at office politics and melodrama like never before. As the dedicated Park Yoon-jo and the smart Ryu Jae-min make their way to the top of this professional ladder, what faces of this competition will they witness?

Directed by Lee Dong-yoon, the Kdrama stars Lee Yun-hee, Hong Jong-hyun, Moon So-ri, U-Know, Baek Ji-won, and Jo Han-chul, alongside other cast members. The drama is set to release on Hulu.

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May 12

Black Knight

This sci-fi action drama is one that will get you to look at the future in a different way as we are taken to the year 2071 when toxic air pollution has taken over and the human population struggles for survival. The Kdrama brings the story of one such delivery driver known as Knight 5-8 who fights his way through this environment to protect and deliver packages.

Directed by Cho Ui-seok, the drama stars Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang Yoo-seok, Esom, Kim Eui-sung, and Jin Kyung, alongside other cast members. The Kdrama is set to release on Netflix.

May 29

Delightfully Deceitful

This drama brings the story of an unusual team who are most likely to never happen, however, circumstances bring together an empathetic attorney and an unempathetic con artist. Now, with the mission of fighting evil, how will these two polar opposites influence each other?

Directed by Lee Soo-hyun, the drama stars Chun Woo-hee, Kim Dong-wook, Yoon Park, Park So-jin, Lee Yeon, and Hong Seung-bum, alongside other cast members. The drama is set to broadcast on tvN.

Which of these Kdramas has got you excited? Let us know in the comments below!

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Riya Singh
Riya Singh
Riya Singh has a Bachelors in English and a Masters in Psychology. She's a K-drama enthusiast and has a writing experience of more than 2 years.

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