Best 7 Upcoming K-dramas to Watch in February 2023 

The month of love is here! Despite a lighter content month, February still boasts some exciting new shows and sequels. Check out our roundup of the top Korean dramas to watch in February 2023. Which ones are you looking forward to most?

The list is in order by release date.

1. A Shoulder to Cry On (2023)

Lee Da Yeol is a student who loves archery and has earned a scholarship to his school. One day, he gets in trouble with a handsome classmate, Jo Tae Hyun, who is very popular and can get away with anything. Tae Hyun spreads rumors that make it look like Da Yeol did something bad, and this puts his scholarship in danger. Da Yeol tries to fix the misunderstanding, but Tae Hyun continues to follow him around and make his life miserable. However, Da Yeol starts to feel conflicted about his feelings for Tae Hyun.

Genres: Psychological, Romance, Youth, Drama

Starring: Kim Jae Han, Shin Ye Chan

Release date: Feb, 2023

2. Bloodhounds (2023)

The drama is about Gun-Woo (Woo Do-Hwan), a talented boxer who is forced to leave the sport to pay off his mother’s debt to notorious loan shark Myung-Gil (Park Sung-Woong). To clear the debt, he starts working for CEO Choi (Heo Jun-Ho), a former legendary moneylender who vanished and reappeared lending without interest. Gun-Woo joins CEO Choi, along with Hyun-Joo (Kim Sae-Ron) and Woo-Jin (Lee Sang-Yi), in his mission to help those in need.

Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama

Starring: Woo Do Hwan, Lee Sang Yi, Kim Sae Ron

Release date: Aired: Feb, 2023

3. Our Blooming Youth (2023)

Min Jae Yi, from a prominent family, is engaged to the son of the Second State Councillor but her family is murdered before her wedding. She is accused of the murder and her future looks bleak until she meets the lonely crown prince, Lee Hwan. Lee Hwan saves her but only if she helps him break his curse. They both embark on a journey towards love but face obstacles, with Jae Yi being a former murder suspect and Lee Hwan being cursed.

Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama

Starring: Woo Do Hwan, Lee Sang Yi, Kim Sae Ron

Release date: Aired: Feb, 2023

4. The Heavenly Idol (2023)

The webtoon-based fantasy romcom is adapted from “Holy Idol” by Sin Hwa-Jin. Kim Min-Gue and Kim Bo-Gyeol star as the lead actors. Min-Gue plays a high priest from another world, who is sent to battle a demon king in the real world. But things take a turn when he ends up possessing the body of an unknown idol.

5.Taxi Driver Season 2 (2023)

The hit K-drama “Taxi Driver” returns with season 2 on SBS, following its massive success in season 1. Starring Lee Je-hoon, the show will continue to uncover intriguing mysteries and explore the relationships between Do-Gi and the Rainbow Company team with the Korean legal department.

Joining the cast are Pyo Ye-jin, Kim Eui-sung, Jang Hyuk-jin, Bae Yoo-Ram, Shin Jae-ha and more. Script by Oh Sang-Ho, directed by Lee Dan.

“Taxi Driver” season 2 is one of the most highly anticipated K-dramas in February 2023.

6. Call It Love (2023)

This drama explores a melodramatic relationship between a woman who discovers her father’s infidelity and his mistress. After his father passes away, the mistress mistreated her. She seeks revenge, but things change when she meets the mistress’s son. Their attraction grows and the woman’s intentions are upended as they fall in love. The story explores how they navigate their newfound love amidst the chaos of their lives.

7. Island Season 2 (2023)

“Island” is a fantasy action series featuring three main heroes battling evil forces that are trying to destroy the world. Adapted from a webtoon by Yang Kyung-il and Yoon In-wan, season 2 of Island follows Van, Won Mi-ho, and Johan as they continue their fight against Jeju island’s demons. The thrilling quest of the heroes to stop the ghosts from overtaking the island is highly anticipated. It is also one of the most anticipated Korean dramas of 2023.

So there you have it, our roundup of the top upcoming k-dramas of February 2023. Which k-drama would you add to your watchlist? Let us know in the comments!