April is packed with exciting K-drama releases, from fantasy romances to intense thrillers. While some will release on streaming platforms, others will air on Korean channels before becoming available on OTT platforms.
1.Way Back Love
Jung Hee-wan meets her first love, Kim Ram-woo, years after his death and learns that she has one week to live. This fantasy romance is directed by Roh Deok and explores love, fate, and second chances.
Main cast: Gong Myung, Kim Min-ha
Streaming: TVing
Release date: April 3
2. Karma
It is a Netflix thriller about six people whose lives become dangerously connected. Characters include a man who makes a deal after seeing an accident, a doctor running from childhood trauma, and desperate people making bad choices for money.
Main cast: Park Hae-soo, Shin Min-a, Lee Hee-joon
Streaming: Netflix
Release date: April 4
3. Crushology 101
In this romance, Ban Hee-jin aka Bunny is a university sculpture student who changes how she deals with men after a bad relationship. She suddenly has several new men in her life, including Hwang Jae-yeol from visual design and Cha Ji-won, a beautiful, smart and rich man.
Main cast: Roh Jeong-hui, Lee Chae-min
Streaming: MBC
Release date: April 4
4. Resident Playbook
First-year OBGYN residents at Yulje Medical Center navigate the chaos of their work and personal lives, all in their quest to become exceptional doctors.
Main cast: Go Eun-jung, Shin Se-ah, Han Ye-ji, Kang Yoo-seok
Streaming: tvN
Release date: April 12
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5. Heavenly Ever After
Kim Hye-ja plays 80 year old Lee Hae-sook who dies and goes to heaven. There she reunites with her husband Kim Nak-joon (Son Suk-kyu), but is shocked to find he looks like his 30 year old self.
Main cast: Kim Hye-ja, Son Suk-kyu
Streaming: JTBC
Release date: April 19
6. Weak Hero Class 2
Yeon Si-eun played by Park Ji-hoon, transfers to a new school after losing friends who fought school violence with him. Still dealing with trauma, he faces even worse violence at Eunjang High School, where he meets new friends like Park Hu-min and new enemies like Choi Hyo-man.
Main cast: Park Ji Hoon, Ryeo Un
Streaming: Netflix
Release date: April 25
