K-Drama: February 2018 releases

We are once again at the rendezvous to present you the latest drama novelties of the month of February. Novelties that are not very numerous but the topics are varied and should interest you. And we start with the K-Drama releases while wishing you a pleasant reading!

Waikiki Eulachacha

으라차차 와이키키

Channel: JTBC 

Episodes: 16

Release period: February 5 to March 27, 2018

Synopsis

We follow the daily life of three men who run the guest house "Waikiki" in Itaewon, South Korea. Kang Dong Goo wants to become a director but is a cynical and unlucky person. Chun Joon Ki follows in his father's footsteps however, he is only a small actor. Bong Doo Sik came to Seoul to be a screenwriter only it is far from easy. They will face bankruptcy, and then the arrival of a baby and a single mother.

With: Kim Jung Hyun (School 2017), Lee Yi Kyung (Go Back Couple), Son Seung Won (Age of Youth 2), Jung In Sun (Circle), Go Won Hee (Strongest Deliveryman) and Lee Joo Woo (Return of Lucky Pot).

Our first drama will be comedy. The title already points us to the plot since the word Eulachacha is a Korean exclamation of excitement or encouragement. A story that has not finished amusing us with its three male protagonists both charming and touching!

Trailer by Eulachacha Waikiki

Misty

미스티

Channel: JTBC 

Episodes : 16

Release period: February 2 to March 24, 2018

Synopsis

Go Hye Ran is a popular TV host who is suspected of murder. She is married to Kang Tae Wook, a former prosecutor turned public defender. Following this accusation he decides to defend his wife. Through this process of fighting the murder charge, the couple is getting closer again.

With: Kim Nam Joo ( Unexpected You), Ji Jin Hee (Second To Last Love), Jun Hye Jin (Sorry I Love You), Jin Ki Joo, Go Joon, Goo Ja Sung, Im Tae Kyung, Kim Hyung Jong, Kim so Jin as Yoon Song Yi…

Here is a plot mixing thriller, trial and romance that makes you want to dive into it without thinking too much. The atmosphere is tense is yet after, having seen the trailer below we are dying to start it. Surely the K-Drama to see this month and the one we recommend to the editor!

Trailer of Misty

Mysterious Personal Shopper

인형의 집

Channel: KBS2 

Episodes: 100

Release period: February 26, 2018 to ??

Synopsis

Hong Se Yeon and Eun Kyung Hye are two women that we will follow through various feelings like love, friendship or betrayal.

Hong Se Yeon works as a personal shopper. She is a sociable and positive woman but often betrayed by the people she loves. She then decides to take revenge. Meanwhile, Eun Kyung Hye is the only daughter of a CEO, and although her life seems perfect she is afraid of being abandoned. Because of this she suffers from compulsive disorder.

With: Park Ha Na (Girls' Generation 1979), Wang Bit Na (First Love Again), Choi Myung Gil (Entourage), Lee Eun Hyung (Lovers in Bloom), Han Sang Jin (Circle), Kim Ji Sung, Jung so Young, Lee Ho Jae, Park Hyun Sook, Lee Han Wie…

A story on a background of melodrama and mystery that is mainly aimed at those who appreciate K-Drama that spreads over several months. The pitch promises to be interesting with two actresses who are far from unknown to the public. And men are not left out either! This drama that promises to be dense has material to develop many events!

Trailer de Mysterious Personal Shopper

https://youtu.be/24hlEPRpcKU

Queen of Mystery 2

추리의 여왕 2

Channel: KBS2 

Episodes: 16

Release period: February 28 to April 19, 2018

Synopsis

Continuation of the previous season.
Yoo Seol Ok loves detective novels and dreams of becoming a detective but she gave up her dream after marrying a prosecutor husband. She then meets Ha Wan Seung who is a passionate detective and they decide to collaborate.

With: Choi Kang Hee (Mystery Queen), Kwon Sang Woo (Mystery Queen), Park Byung, Oh Min Suk, Lee Da Hee, Kim Hyun Sook, Kim Tae Woo, Kim Won Hae, Min Sung Wook, Kim Min Sang…

Good news for those who were able to watch the first season last year. There is no big change in the cast and we find our main duo at the top. If you had remained hungry here is what to repair this injustice!

Queen Mystery 2 Trailer

TV Novel – Waves, Waves

TV소설 – 야파도야 파도야

Channel: KBS2 

Episodes: 120

Release period: February 12, 2018 to ??

Synopsis

The story follows a family of five women who lost all their belongings and found themselves separated after the war.

With: Ah Young [Dal Shabet] (Our Gap Soon), Seo Ha (First Love Again), Noh Haeng Ha (Circle), Jung Yoon Hye (Good Person), Park Jung Wook, Jay Kim, Jang Jae Ho, Kim Jung Hyun…

We continue with another K-Drama on the subject of family melodrama in the tradition of Mysterious Personal Shopper (see above). Here we follow the complicated daily life of a large family. On the program, romance, jealousy, arguments and something to keep us busy during this story that promises laughter and tears!

Trailer de TV Novel – Waves, Waves

Children of A Lesser God

작은 신의 아이들

Channel: OCN 

Episodes: 16

Release period: February 24 to April 15, 2018

Synopsis

Chun Jae In is an elite detective with a genius IQ. He relies on facts, logic and numbers to solve his investigations. Meanwhile, Kim Dan is a detective who can see ghosts. They work together to uncover a conspiracy involving a powerful organization.

With: Kang Ji Hwan (Incarnation of Money), Kim Ok Bin [OK PUNK!] (Yoo Na's Street), Shim Hee Sup (Temperature of Love), Lee Elliya (Fight for My Way), Kim Hyung Bum, Yun Je Hyung, Jang Kwang, Jo Min Ki, Lee Hyo Jung, Ahn Kil Kang.

Now it's time for a bit of mystery and the supernatural in this thought-provoking plot. We wonder besides, after seeing the various trailers what is the importance of this bell that we hear so often … A K-Drama to follow with your eyes closed when you like this kind of dark atmosphere.

Trailer de Children of A Lesser God

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuYO_MBWNFY

Short

쇼트

Channel: OCN 

Episodes: 4

Release period: February 12 to February 20, 2018

Synopsis

Kang Ho-Young is a short track speed skater. He learned to skate on a small rink in his native countryside. This one was spotted by the famous University of Kangbaek. There, the young man met Park Eun-Ho nicknamed "the king of short track speed skating". The man is the only child of a prestigious sporting family but has experienced a crisis… Kang Ho-Young and Park Eun-Ho then clash, later forming a beautiful friendship. However, they are both in love with Yoo Ji-Na who is auditioning to become a member of a girl band.

With: Kang Tae-Oh [5urprise] (You Are Too Much), Yeo Hoi-Hyeon (While You Were Sleeping), Kim Do-Yeon [Weki Meki], Park So-eun, Noh Jung Hyun, Yu Ha-Jun, Park Jun-myun, Yoo Ha-Bok, Kang Shin-koo…

During the Olympic Games this K-Drama will not be out of place with its sports subject on skating. A very good way to discover this discipline often unknown but whose prowess on the ice is admired. The drama format is ideal to tempt as many people as possible whether you are passionate or simply curious!

Trailer de Short

Should We Kiss First

키스 먼저 할까요

Channel: SBS Episodes 

: 32

Release period: February 20 to April 10, 2018

Synopsis

Son Moo Han is the general manager of an advertising company. Meanwhile, Ahn Soon Jin lost her daughter unexpectedly and works as a flight attendant. Eun Kyung so is the ex-husband of Ahn Soon Jin, his new wife is Baek Ji Min.

With: Kam Woo Sung (The Spring Day of My Life), Kim Sun Ah (Woman of Dignity), Oh Ji Ho (Oh My Geum Bi), Park Si Yeon (Fantastic), Han Go Eun, Kim Sung so, Ye Ji Won, Jo Ah In, Sung Byung Sook, Lee Young Eun…

We end our little tour with a third and last melodramatic romance. A very current subject in this month of February although here the romance will live ups and downs as usual. If we believe the summary above and the trailers, the atmosphere lends itself well to the winter season!

Trailer de Should We Kiss First

Our selection of Korean dramas is coming to an end but among its eight plots you will probably find the one that suits you. See you soon for J-Drama releases and see you next month. With that, enjoy your viewing!