NU'EST Hwang Minhyun, Oh My Girl Arin, ONg Seongwu

As we, K-drama fans, already know, there has been an incredible lineup of captivating korean shows planned and scheduled to be released in 2022. Last year, 2021 also gave us the acting debuts of several idols and we have been pleasantly surprised by their overflowing-exceptional talents!

Here are 2 upcoming korean shows, with idol actors as the cast, that we can anticipate for in 2022!

1. Seoul Vibe (Netflix)

Yoo Ah In, Go Kyung Pyo, Park Ju-hyun and Ong Seongwu

‘Seoul Vibe’ is an action blockbuster about chasing dreams, speed and money. The movie tells a story about the thrilling car chase during the opening ceremony of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, where the team gets involved in the slush fund investigation. 

‘Seoul Vibe’ will be released on Netflix this year.

2022년 넷플릭스 영화 ‘서울대작전’.

1988년 서울 올림픽 개막식, 막강한 실력을 가진 드라이버들이 VIP 비자금을 쫓기 위해 서울 한복판에서 벌이는 짜릿한 카체이싱, 그 질주가 곧 시작됩니다.#서울대작전 #SeoulVibe #유아인 #고경표 #이규형 #박주현 #옹성우 #넷플릭스 #Netflix pic.twitter.com/FJ5yI7Ql3O

— Netflix Korea｜넷플릭스 코리아 (@NetflixKR) January 18, 2022

2. Return (2022)

Lee Jae-wook, Jung Somin, Hwang Minhyun, Arin

A project by Director Park Joon Hwa (Touch Your Heart, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Because This Is My First Life) and Writer Hong Jung Eun and Hong Miran (also known as the Hong Sisters), ‘Return’ is a fantasy drama about young magicians who deal with heavenly spirits. 

The Hong Sisters writers have written masterpieces such as Hotel Del Luna, A Korean Odyssey, The Master’s Sun, Big and more!

The drama has an extremely star-studded lineup with Lee Jae-wook (Extraordinary You, Search: WWW), Jung Somin (Because This Is My First Life, My Father Is Strange), Hwang Minhyun (Live-On), Arin (The World of My 17) and more!

The drama has already been making headlines prior to its release due to the talented production crew and star-studded lineup. Fans worldwide have expressed their excitement and are anticipating the release the ‘Return’.

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The Korean entertainment channel, ONE HD (Astro Ch. 393) brings three new shows - 'Good Witch', 'Switch-Change the World' and 'Law of the Jungle in Antarctica' with a switch!

Good Witch

Premieres 24 March, Saturday at 8.40PM Cast: Lee Da Hee, Ryu Soo Young

They say everyone's born with an evil twin but what would you do if you had to live your life as an actual evil twin?

Known for being kind-hearted, generous and virtuous, housewife Cha Sun Hee's (played by Lee Da Hee) life is thrown into disarray when a mysterious incident forces her to take on the identity of her vile and wicked twin sister Cha Do Hee, who works as a flight attendant. Can an angel successfully fool everyone as a devil?

Switch - Change the World

Premieres 29 March, Thursday & Friday at 8.10PM Cast: Jang Geun Suk

Talent and hard work usually come with a generous pay. A man who gifted with intelligence is smart enough to take a bar exam, but he could not become a prosecutor. Disregarding favouritism and biases by prosecutors, he becomes a swindler and makes criminals pay for crimes that prosecutors did not.

Law of the Jungle in Antarctica

Premieres 17 April, Tuesday at 11PM Cast: Kim Byung Man, Jeon Hye Bin, Kim Young Kwang

Celebrities will shed their superstar images and travel to the jungle where they will learn how to survive in the wild away from the comfort of the city.

**On-going Series**
Return

Last episode airs on 23 March, Friday at 8.10PM Cast: Lee Jin Wook, Shin Sung Rok, Park Jin Hee

As a lawyer who grew up with little luxuries, Choi Jae Hye (Park Jin Hee) is now the host of a legal-themed reality TV show, Return. When a murder case that involves privileged children of upper-class society surfaces, she pairs up with the temperamental detective Dokgo Young (Lee Jin Wook) to seek the truth. Which wealthy heir will turn out to be the murderer?

Should We Kiss First?

Airs on Tuesday & Wednesday at 8.10PM Cast: Kam Woo Sung, Kum Sun Ah

Past the halfway point of their lives, a copywriter and an ex-flight attendant worry over having to spend the rest of their lives alone without a companion. Finding a kindred spirit in each other, they develop feelings between them – but is it really love or is it just loneliness?

Catch these latest South Korean dramas and entertainment programs on ONE HD, Astro Ch.393.

*photo source: ONE HD, drama official website

We’ve stepped into February, the most romantic month of all, so if you’ve not yet started planning for that special day, get cracking! ONE HD (Astro Ch. 393) is bringing FOUR Korean show titles for you to enjoy with your loved ones this month.

Should We Kiss First?

Premieres on 21 February (Wed) at 8.10PM, 2 episodes back-to-back. Subsequent episodes air on Tues & Wed, 8.10PM.

Past the halfway point of their lives, a copywriter (played by Kam Woo Sung) and an ex-flight attendant (played by Kim Sun Ah) worry over having to spend the rest of their lives alone without a companion. Finding a kindred spirit in each other, they develop feelings between them – but is it really love or is it just loneliness?

Law of the Jungle in Patagonia

Premieres on 5 February (Tues) at 11PM

For some adventure and laughs, tune in to the newest installment of the Law of the Jungle. This time your favourite celebs will be in the South American region of Patagonia! Law of the Jungle in Patagonia features Kim Byung Man, Kangnam, Hon Jin Young, Kim Jong Min, Jung Chae Yeon (DIA), Kim Dong Jun (ZE:A), JR (NU’EST) and Rowoon (SF9).

Follow them at the beginning of their adventure tomorrow as they learn how to survive on their own in the jungle and experience life away from the city.

Return

*On-going series* - airs every Thurs and Fri at 8.10PM

As a lawyer who grew up with little luxuries, Choi Jae Hye (played by Go Hyun Jung) is now the host of a legal-themed reality TV show, 'Return'. When a murder case that involves privileged children of upper-class society surfaces, she pairs up with the temperamental detective Dokgo Young (played by Lee Jin Wook) to seek the truth. Which wealthy heir will turn out to be the murderer?

Happy Sisters

*On-going series* - airs every Sun at 7.30PM

While Yoon Ye Eun (played Shim Yi Young)'s perfect life comes crashing down after she discovers that her husband is cheating on her, her sister isn't having it any better as Yoon Sang Eun (played by Han Young) falls into debt and contemplates a contracted marriage to pay it off. Is love and happiness still an option for them as they overcome their challenges and seek their own sense of identity?

Premieres 18 January, Thursday and Friday at 8.10pm Cast: Go Hyun Jung, Lee Jin Wook, Shin Sung Rok

Premieres 14 January, Sunday at 7.30pm Cast: Han Young, Shim Yi Young, Lee Joo Shil

Last episode on Saturday, 13 January at 8.10pm Cast: Park Eun Bin, Yeon Woo Jin

Last episode on Wednesday, 31 January at 8.10pm Cast: Yoon Kyun Sang, Jung Hye Sung