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Netflix to roll out 6 original Korean films and dramas this 2019


Heads up, K-drama fans: six Netflix original Korean titles are coming your way this year.

The streaming app is growing its Korean content after attracting new audiences with their addition of Korean titles three years ago.

"There’s just so much love for Korean content in this region, especially in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan," Minyoung Kim, Director of Content in Netflix Korea, said in a statement.

The Philippines has its fair share of exclusive Korean content, such as Abyss, Arthdal Chronicles and One Spring Night.

Hit series Kingdom and My First First Love are getting a second season as well, Kim said.

Check out Netflix's new Korean originals below:

1. Svaha: The Sixth Finger

This mystery thriller stars veteran actor Lee Jung-jae and up-and-coming actor Park Jung-min. It will launch on May 30, 2019.

2. Chief of Staff

A drama series about the world of political aides who are normally outside the spotlight? Count us in.

 


3. Designated Survivor: 60 Days

An adaptation of the popular American series Designated Survivor, this follows the story of the Minister of Environment-turned-President, after the entire Cabinet is killed at an explosion. Stars Ji Jin-hee, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Heo Joon-ho will breathe new life to the series' characters.

The series will premiere on Netflix on July 1.

4. My First First Love S2

As mentioned above, hit series My First First Love is getting a season on July 26 -- the day that marks the 100th day since the first season premiered.

5. Love Alarm

This new series is a story about friends who find themselves caught in between what they truly desire and what a mobile app says they would want. The app is designed to send an “alarm” when someone who has romantic feelings for you comes within a 10-meter radius.

 


Love Alarm will launch on August 22, 2019.

6. Vagabond

Vagabond is an action-packed Korean espionage drama series, starring Lee Seung-gi (The King 2 Hearts, A Korean Odyssey) and Bae Suzy (Architecture 101, While You Were Sleeping).

The series is set to launch this September. —JCB, GMA News