This week, from Monday, April 29, to Sunday, May 5, 2024, avid K-drama fans are in for a treat with some of their favorite episode releases. Popular ongoing dramas will continue with their gripping storylines and plot developments. Meanwhile, viewers will also be able to stream new series this week as they bid farewell to a few other shows. Fans will have access to some of the most popular genres, including rom-coms, time travel, historical fiction, and more. These series will also be available on chosen streaming platforms for viewers to stream worldwide.
Popular K-dramas that will air their weekly run of episodes include Queen of Tears (special broadcast episodes), Lovely Runner, Blood Free, and others. Meanwhile, two new JTBC series will premiere this week – No Secrets and The Atypical Family. Another K-drama, Under the Gun, will also premiere this week on Monday, April 29, 2024, and be available to stream on Viki.
Check out more details of this week’s new K-drama releases and episodes.
Queen of Tears Special Broadcast Episodes release date, timing on tvN & Netflix
The beloved K-drama Queen of Tears aired its much-awaited final episode 16 on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Owing to the popularity of the series, two special broadcast episodes will air on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN. It is still unclear whether or not these episodes will be available on Netflix. The episodes will see the cast members, Kim Soo-Hyun, Kim Ji-Won, Park Sung-Hoon, Kwak Dong-Yeon, and Lee Joo-Bin, talk about the series as well as answer fan questions.
Lovely Runner Episodes 7, 8 release date, timing on tvN & Viki
Popular K-drama Lovely Runner will air two new episodes, 7 and 8, on Monday, April 29, and Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 8:50 p.m. KST on tvN. Meanwhile, viewers can also stream the episodes later on Viki. The series follows the story of a fangirl, Im-Sol (Kim Hye-Yoon), who travels back in time to save her favorite idol, Ryu Sun-Jae (Byeon Woo-Seok). Viewers anxiously await to unravel more secrets about Im-Sol’s time travel and her relationship with Sun-Jae.
Blood Free Episodes 7, 8 release date, timing on Disney Plus
Blood Free is all set to air two new episodes, 7 and 8, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 4 p.m. KST on Disney Plus. The series storyline centers around the biotechnology company BF Group, headed by CEO Yoon Ja-Yoo (Han Hyo-Joo). The company dominates the genetically engineered cultured meat market, and Ja-Yoo aims to become the dominant species. However, when people both inside the company and outside oppose her mission, she hires army soldier-turned-bodyguard Woo Chae-Woon (Ju Ji-Hoon) for her safety.
No Secrets Episodes 1, 2 release date, timing on JTBC & Netflix
No Secrets (also known as Frankly Speaking) is an upcoming K-drama that will premiere with two new episodes, 1 and 2, this week on Wednesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 8:50 p.m. KST on JTBC. The series follows the story of anchor Song Ki-Baek (Go Kyung-Pyo), whose attempt at living a sincere and honest life turns upside down after he develops an unusual condition. With no control over his tongue, he falls into trouble and crosses paths with a variety show writer, On Woo-Ju (Kang Han-Na). Meanwhile, viewers can also stream the series on Netflix.
The Atypical Family Episodes 1, 2 release date, timing on JTBC & Netflix
The Atypical Family (also known as Although I’m Not a Hero) is an upcoming K-drama that will premiere with two episodes, 1 and 2, this week on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. KST on JTBC. The storyline follows an interesting family, whose members begin to lose their superpowers due to modern-day problems. However, their lives change after they cross paths with a mysterious woman. Led by Jang Ki-Yong and Chun Woo-Hee, the series will also be available to stream on Netflix.
Other K-dramas that will air their weekly episodes include Missing Crown Prince (MBN and Viki), Chief Detective 1958 (MBC and Disney Plus), The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection (SBS and Viki), Nothing Uncovered (KBS and Viki), Beauty and Mr. Romantic (KBS2 and Viki), Su Ji and U Ri (KBS1 and Viki), The Midnight Studio (ENA and Viki), Without Blood or Tears (KBS2 and Viki), Boys Be Brave! (Heavenly and Viki), and more.
