24 new Netflix Korean shows and movies it's releasing this year after the runaway success of 'Squid Game'

Description: Based on real-life events, the story is about an ordinary entrepreneur who has no choice but to risk his life in joining the secret mission of government agents to capture a Korean drug lord operating in The Accidental Narco. "The Accidental Narco" marks Director Yoon Jong-bin's first foray into series and first collaboration with Netflix. A star-studded cast including Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Jung-min, Park Hae-soo, Jo Woo-jin and Yoo Ye son-seok is on deck, along with mounting anticipation as "The Accidental Narco" is the first collaboration between Ha Jung-woo and Hwang Jung-min.

Description: "A Model Family" is a story about a man on the brink of bankruptcy and divorce stumbling upon a car loaded with cash. The incident has him crossing paths with the second in-command of a drug organization. Jung Woo, Park Hee-soon, Yoon Jin-seo and Park Ji-yeon lead this thrilling illustration of an ordinary family coincidentally putting hands on illegal drug money. The scene-stealing synergy between acclaimed actors Jung Woo, who plays the man discovering the cash, and Park Hee-soon, who plays the second-in-command of Drug Cartel is a must-watch ready to captivate the audience.

Description: Netflix series "All of Us Are Dead" is a story about students trapped in a school amid a zombie virus outbreak who later join hands to fight for survival. "All of Us Are Dead" is based on a popular webtoon by Webtoon creator Joo Dong-geun, touted as a "Korean-style zombie graphic novel" with its wild imagination, gripping storyline, and meticulous details. The horrific visuals of students infected by the mysterious zombie virus and stunning action set in different parts of the school are a must-watch. The series highlights a number of rising stars including Yoon Chan-young, Park Ji-hu, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee You-mi and Lim Jae-hyeok.

Description: An office romance drama, "Business Proposal" is based on a globally famous web novel and webtoon of the same name with a total 320 million views. An office romance of a perfect CEO who's got both the looks and the brains and an average employee who becomes his blind date will certainly keep you away from quitting your job! An average employee Shin Ha-ri (played by Kim Se Jeong) goes on a blind date in her friend's stead as a sassy girl, only to find her blind date to be the CEO of her company, Kang Tae-moo (played by Ahn Hyo-Seop). After the two run into each other on their blind date, they each struggle in their own way at the office as the CEO and the employee, which can sometimes be sweet, thrilling and even tense.

Description: "Carter" is a new original film about an agent suffering from memory loss who is thrown into the middle of a mysterious mission. At the helm of the series is director Jung Byung-gil, whose skilled hands have produced many unique action films. Joo Won, who played powerful roles in Good doctor, Yong-pal, transforms into an action hero in director Jung Byung-gil's new work. In the popular drama "Alice," which involved car chases and hand-to-hand combat, Joo Won exhibited his great skill in performing action scenes. The role of Carter will challenge him with even more extreme and exciting action. In the film, Carter is a top agent who awakens one day with a complete loss of memory, but is then thrown into the mission of a lifetime. Joo Won will portray the character's inner struggle as he deals with the uncertainties of his mission.

Description: A fake documentary "Celeb Five: Behind the Curtain" takes a peek into how Celeb Five (Kim Shin-young, Song Eun-yi, Shin Bong-sun, Ahn Young-mi) goes on marathons of ideation meetings to plan an amazing stage after being offered a solo show on Netflix. Their behind-the-stage work, more ingenious and hilarious than the on-stage show itself, provides incessant laughter and fun. Endless gut-busting stories, all-of-a-sudden pretend play, skits made on-the-fly and all the improvs ... They're definitely showing all they've got! This hilarious show is produced by Company SangSang, known for its great synergy with Netflix on shows like "Busted," "Twogether" and "New World," and co-directed by Celeb Five and Director Kim Joo h young, praised for having laid the groundwork for Korean standing comedies with "Park Na-rae: Glamour Warning" and "Lee Su-geun: The Sense Coach."

Description: "Forecasting Love and Weather is a cheerful romance drama of people at the Korea Meteorological Administration who break, fall and get back on their feet every day. The story narrates Jin Ha-kyung, who decides never to commit to an office romance after a brutal break-up, again falling into a relationship with a newcomer in the team Lee Si-woo who is different but attractive in his own way. With a star-studded cast of Park Min Young and Song Kang, this is one of the most anticipated romantic comedies in the first half of 2022."

Description: "Glitch" tells the story of Hong Jihyo, who attempts to track down her missing boyfriend with the help of members of a UFO club. In the process, she comes face to face with a mysterious secret. Writer Gin Han-sai who enthralled audiences and critics with the much lauded Netflix series "Extracurricular." The series will be directed by Roh Deok, known for her genre-crossing agility, and Jeon Yeo-been plays the lead role of Hong Jihyo, and NANA plays Bora.

Description: "JUNG_E" portrays a desolated Earth in the 22nd century that is no longer inhabitable due to climate change. Amid the chaos, an internal war breaks out in the shelter built for human survival. Victory — meaning the end of the war — now hinges on finding a way to clone the legendary mercenary JUNG_E into a scalable robot. Orchestrated by Director Yeon Sang-ho of "Train to Busan," "Peninsula," and "Hellbound," and with a colorful cast — Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo — "JUNG_E" portrays a unique theme combined with dystopia, cloning, and technology.

Description: "Juvenile Justice" deals with a judge who dislikes juvenile delinquents, later realizing the troubles children face in society and how society is circumventing them to become better people. Kim Hye-soo (Hyena, Signal) plays Sim Eun-seok, the charismatic judge newly appointed to a district with the highest juvenile delinquency and makes unorthodox decisions to existing judgments. She later tries to send a message that society is also responsible for juveniles' immoral and illicit acts.

Description: "Love and Leashes" is a film about a different kind of romance between a man with a unique taste and a woman who stumbles upon his secret. Seo Hyun, who recently played a shape-shifting swindler in "Private Lives," will star in her first film, Love and Leashes. Jung Ji woo, played by Seo Hyun in the film, is a woman who leads a racy romance by engaging in a "special" relationship with her co-worker after she accidentally learns about his secret peculiarities. Performing outstandingly across an array of genres like in the musical "Swag Age: Shout, Joseon!," the dramas "Please Don't Date Him" and "Imitation," rising star Lee Jun-young will play the role of Jung Ji-hoo, a man with unusual tastes. Lee Jun-young will add vibrancy and excitement in the role as his character's charm and figure, adored by his female co-workers, hide his secret and unique taste.

Description: "Money Heist: Korea — Joint Economic Area" narrates a genius strategist and his talented crew – composed of top-class thieves – attempting to pull off an unprecedented heist in the Korean Peninsula. The story portrays unexpected twists and turns as the crew stage a hostage while facing inexplicable challenges. All eyes are focused on the background and definition behind the title Joint Economic Area.

Description: "Remarriage and Desires" is a satire of Korean society governed by desire. Set at the exclusive matchmaking agency Rex catering to the top echelons of society, ambitious souls hope to upgrade their status by marrying or remarrying into the ranks of the elite. They aspire to nab someone from the "Black" tier, the highest group consisting of the top 0.001 percent of the population. With a star-studded cast of Kim Hee-Seon, Lee Hyun-Wook, and Jung Eungene, "Remarriage and Desires" shrewdly portrays the commercialized dating/marriage business and society's perception in which we live.

Description: A murder case revolves around the social dating app Somebody, triggering a developer of the app, and her friends to entangle in inexplicable issues surrounding a mysterious figure named Yoon-oh. Prominent director Jung Ji-woo spearheads the production — marking his first foray into series and collaboration with Netflix — along with writer Han Ji-wan renown for his ability to write excellent thriller genre scripts. Star Kim Young-kwang leads the cast with a group of fresh new names: Kang Hae-lim, Kim Yong-ji, and Kim Su-yeon.

Description: "The Sound of Magic," based on the popular webtoon "Annarasumanara," is a touching drama about Yoon Ah-yi, a girl who had to grow up too fast, and Rieul, a mysterious magician who — although grown up — wants to remain as a kid. Ji Chang-wook plays Rieul, a mysterious magician who lives in an abandoned amusement park, Choi Sung-eun plays the role of Yoon Ah-yi and Hwang In-youp will play Yoon Ah-yi's classmate Na Il-deung. The Sound of Magic will be directed by Kim Sung-youn whose impeccable storytelling skills were shown in the hit series "Itaewon Clas." He teams up again with writer Kim Min Jeong, who worked with him on "Love in the Moonlight."

Description: "Thirty Nine" is a down-to-earth life and romance drama that touches deep into the friendship, love and life of three friends who are about to turn forty. A coincidence in their high school years brought the three of them together to become BFFs. Cha Mi-jo (played by Son Ye-jin) Jeong Chan-young (played by Jeon Mi-do) and Jang Joo-hee (played by Kim Ji hyun) are very close friends who have been through both the good and the worst times together. Mi-jo now works as a Dermatologist, Chan-young as an acting coach and Joo-hee as a cosmetics sales manager. One fine day, when they are all 39, life takes a turn for the worse and they have to get ready for goodbye.

Description: The grim reapers who used to escort the dead now save those who want to die. An afterlife fantasy drama, "Tomorrow" depicts how a long-time unemployed Choi Jun-woong accidentally bumps into grim reapers on a special mission and becomes a contract worker at their Crisis Management Team to help them out on their mission."

Description: In 1999 — the last year of the 20th century — seventeen-year-old Bo-ra finds her first love: a sweet, pure but heartbreaking relationship. Years later in the 21st century, news about her first love revives her teenage romance that she once thought had forgotten. "20th Century Girl" narrates the lives of the youth in their 20s, filled with vivid moments of love and friendship. Starring the popular Kim You-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, and Roh Yoon-Seo, this pit-a-patting film will be directed by Bang Woo-ri, who won the Best Short Film award for "Mrs. Young" at the Blue Dragon Awards.

Description: "Twenty Five, Twenty One" is a drama of youths who lost their dream to the zeitgeist of 1998, a drama of their dilemma and growth. They called out each other's names for the first time when they were twenty-two and eighteen. Now they've each become twenty-five and twenty-one. The fine line between a heart-fluttering first love and a heart-warming friendship gives them butterflies. Their sparkling love and growth, as well as the chemistry and hardships among the five friends, remind us of our intense yet beautiful youth.

Description: A breathtaking spy action film "Yaksha: Ruthless Operations" unfolds as a merciless man known as Yaksha crosses paths with a prosecutor on a special inspection mission in Shenyang, a city in China notorious for espionage. Director Na Hyun makes his long-awaited comeback after directing "The Prison," which has swept audiences off their feet with stunning action scenes and a tightly wound plot, and adapting Inseparable Bros into a delicate and heartwarming story. Sul Kyung-gu plays the callous head of the overseas espionage team, also known as the man-eating Yaksha, who accomplishes his goals by hook or by crook. Park Hae-soo, a global star from "Squid Game," plays the role of Ji-hoon, a prosecutor demoted to Shenyang for playing it by the book.