Seo Ji Hye

Criminal profiler Kang Tae Joo (Park Hae Soo) is pulled out of retirement by a chilling summons: an imprisoned serial killer has been linked to additional unsolved deaths through DNA evidence, but he insists that Tae Joo joins the investigation, believing that Tae Joo can prove his innocence. Tae Joo is brought back into a world he thought he’d left behind 33 years earlier, forcing him to face ambitious prosecutor Cha Si Young (Lee Hee Joon), with whom he shares a difficult past, in pursuit of the truth. But as with many cold cases, the truth isn’t as straightforward as it seems – and Tae Joo might be more involved than even he knows. Can Tae Joo finally close the chapter on the "Scarecrow" murders for good, or will a new twist upend his life?

The Scarecrow

Kang Sun Young

JTBC

Despite not being biologically related, Kim Sanha (Hwang In Youp), Yoon Juwon (Jung Chaeyeon), and Kang Haejun (Bae Hyeonseong) share a close bond with each other. The trio spent their adolescence raised by Juwon's father Jeongjae (Choi Won Young) and Sanha's father Daeuk (Choi Moo Sung), who did their best to give them a happy childhood as they healed from past trauma. Upon reaching adulthood, however, Sanha and Haejun sought out their biological families, leaving Juwon behind. Ten years later, the five members of their found family reunite, but things aren't the same as they used to be – Juwon holds some resentment after feeling abandoned by Sanha and Haejun, while the two boys are struggling with new romantic feelings for Juwon and their own familial issues. Can these chosen siblings work out their feelings with each other, and will romance form between them? This drama was adapted from the 2020 Chinese drama "Go Ahead."

Family by Choice

Heartfelt Family Team

Park Dal

KBS, KOCOWA

News anchor Yoon Hae Jun (Kim Dong Wook) and publishing editor Baek Yoon Young (Jin Ki Joo) both struggle with unresolved issues from their pasts. Through an unexpected turn of events involving a mysterious time-traveling car, they’re both transported back to 1987. Hae Jun is on a mission to prevent a series of murders that occurred in his hometown, believing his father is connected. Yoon Young, meanwhile, is determined to stop her parents from marrying, hoping to change her unhappy present. Unaware of each other's true identities and individual motives, their paths repeatedly cross in the past. As they attempt to manipulate their respective timelines, they uncover shocking truths about their families, the murders, and their own intertwined destinies, forcing them to confront the true meaning of their present lives.

My Perfect Stranger

The Time-Turner Team ⌚

Lee Sun Ae

olleh tv, seezn, skylife, SKY 

Yoo Hee (Go Ah Sung), a young criminal profiler, is thrust into a complex investigation when her father is murdered. Han Seung Min (Yoon Kye Sang), a forensic psychologist and her former flame, surprisingly confesses to the crime and is imprisoned among dangerous inmates. Convinced that Han Seung Min is not the true killer, Yoo Hee begins her own investigation, sensing hidden motives behind his confession. As violence escalates in the prison and Han Seung Min pursues a mysterious personal agenda, she races against time to uncover the truth about her father's murder. With mounting pressure and dangerous obstacles, Yoo Hee must determine Han Seung Min's real intentions and identify the actual killer before it's too late. Based on a 2015-2016 web-based cartoon series, "Crime Puzzle" is a 2021 South Korean drama series directed by Go Jae Hyun.

Crime Puzzle

The Criminal Mind Team 

Park Soo Bin

Once bullied for her looks, Kang Mi Rae (Im Soo Hyang) undergoes a dramatic transformation through plastic surgery, only to face new challenges in college when people ridicule her for altering her appearance. Reconnecting with Do Kyung Suk (Cha Eun Woo), who values inner beauty over appearances, Mi Rae finds herself caught between external judgment and internal growth. As Kyung Suk stands up for her against harsh labels and superficial commentary, Mi Rae starts to reclaim her confidence and realizes that true beauty is about who you are on the inside… and starts to sense that she and Kyung Suk might become more than just friends. This 2018 Korean drama was adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Maenggi Ki and was directed by Choi Sung Bum.

My ID Is Gangnam Beauty

The Beauty Lovers

Min A

Channel A

When eight strangers start living together for a month, a unique social experiment unfolds. Four men and four women from diverse backgrounds share a house under the watchful eyes of love and dating experts. The residents are challenged to anonymously text a different housemate each night, creating an unpredictable dynamic of potential romantic connections. As the panelists observe and analyze the interactions, they begin to predict which residents might spark a genuine romantic relationship and which are better suited as friends. This intriguing social experiment explores the complexities of human connection and attraction. "Heart Signal" is a 2017 South Korean variety show directed by multiple directors, offering a fascinating look into the world of unexpected love.

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