Top 10 New Korean Movies & Drama Series to Watch in January 2023

January 2023 is here and it’s time for The World’s #1 Source of Research-Based Content, The Daily Top 10 to start exploring the Top 10 Korean Movies and Drama Series to Watch in January 2023.

From romantic comedies to action-packed thrillers, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for something light-hearted to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon or something mysterious to keep you on the edge of your seat, these top 10 new Korean movies and Drama Series are sure to satisfy you.

So grab your popcorn, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable journey through the exciting world of Korean cinema with The Daily Top 10 Team! Here are the Top 10 Korean Movies and Drama Series to Watch in January 2023.

What is the Best Korean Movie and Drama Series to Watch in January 2023?

As it is a fresh and fantastic beginning of a new year, there are numerous Korean movies and TV shows that are waiting to be released in January 2023 that fans are eagerly waiting for. All of these titles are sure to entertain and provide the perfect escape. Plus, they offer a unique insight into Korean culture and the cultural issues that South Korea is dealing with today.

Before we identify what is the Best Korean Movie and TV Shows to Watch in January 2023, let’s check out our list now!

TOP 10: Run Into You

KBS2’s Run Into You (2023) is the story of two people who meet by chance through time travel and get stuck in 1987. The man is a news anchor who travels to the past to dig deep into a series of murders, and the woman is an ordinary office worker who travels through time to prevent the wedding of her parents.

According to Korean Binge, it is scheduled for release in January 2023, on KBS2’s Wednesdays and Thursdays time slot. It is 16 episodes of time travel fantasy written by Baek So Yeon and directed by Kang Soo Yeon, the cast includes Kim Dong-Wook and Jin Ki-Joo.

TOP 9: Brain Cooperation

Brain Cooperation is an upcoming South Korean television series starring JungYong-Hwa, ChaTae-Hyun, Kwak Sun-young, and Ye Ji-won.

According to My Drama List, it is scheduled to premiere on KBS2 on January 2, 2023, and will air every Monday and Tuesday. The series follows the story of two men, who cannot stand each other, as they partner up to solve a criminal case involving a rare brain disease.

TOP 8: Flower Scholars’ Love Story

Flower Scholars’ Love Story is an upcoming South Korean television series starring Shin Ye-Eun, Ryeoun, Kang Hoon, and Jung Gun-Joo which is scheduled for release on SBS TV on the 13th Of January (Friday) according to Korean Binge.

The series is about an incident that takes place when the owners of the boarding house called Guest Summer Palace, which breaks stereotypes, and boarders with secrets gather to find Lee Seol who disappeared 13 years ago.

TOP 7: Agency

Agency is one of the best Korean dramas that give us motivation. It is an office drama depicting a woman who became the first female executive in her group to make her career beyond her first to the highest position. In the background of an advertising agency, it contains realistic stories of the daily lives of those who live a life like war and behind the scenes in the industry.

According to Korean Binge, the Agency drama will be released on 7th January 2023 on the JTBC network. Directed by Lee Chang-min, starring Lee Bo-young, Jo Sung-ha as Choi Chang-soo, Son Na-Eun, Han Jung-woo, and Jeon Hye-jin, it is a must-watch in January with 16 episodes.

TOP 6: Can We Be Strangers

According to Korseries, premiering in January of 2023 via Genie TV and ENA, ‘Can We Be Strangers’ tells the stories of lawyers specializing in divorce.

Kang So Ra will take on the role of a star divorce lawyer named Oh Ha Ra, a goddess when it comes to winning divorce lawsuits. Jang Seung Jo will take on the role of Goo Eun Beom, Oh Ha Ra’s ex-husband as well as a co-worker, also specializing in divorce lawsuits.

TOP 5: Switch

The switch is an upcoming South Korean comedy-drama film written and directed by Ma Dae-Yun. Starring Kwon Sang-woo, Oh Jung-Se, and Lee Min-jung, the film depicts the story of Park Kang, a top star who enjoys a splendid single life, a top star who is a recognized scandal-maker, and faces a moment when his life changes 180 degrees on Christmas Eve when he meets a taxi driver. According to Asianwiki, it is scheduled for release theatrically in South Korea on January 4, 2023 (Wednesday).

TOP 4: Payback

Payback is a Korean TV series directed by Lee Won-tae and written by Kim Won-seok including the cast of Lee Sun-Kyun, Moon Chae-won, Kang Yoo-Seok, and Park Hoon. According to Asianwiki, this drama will be released on January 6th, 2023(Friday) on the SBS network. This is one of the best TV series which brings you a thrill from the genre of legal and revenge, that is why it got a place in our list of top 10 Korean Movies & TV Shows to Watch in January 2023.

The series follows the story of people who risk everything to fight the money cartel that colluded with the law. They refuse to remain silent in the face of incompetent and unjust power and fight passionately in their way. Payback is the Best Korean Drama Series to Watch in January 2023.

TOP 3: Gangnam Zombie

Gangnam Zombie is a Horror, Supernatural movie of 1h 21 mins which are scheduled to be released on the 5th of January 2023 (Thursday).

In the movie,  Hyun Suk finds himself trapped in his office building when zombies invade Seoul’s Gangnam district. Min Jung, on the other hand, is always the first to step forward and fight back when she sees an injustice. Together, the two characters must fight for their lives as they attempt to escape the building.

TOP 2: The Point Men

The Point Men is an upcoming South Korean action crime thriller film directed by Yim Soon-rye and starring Hwang Jung-min and Hyun Bin. The film is based on the 2007 South Korean hostage crisis in Afghanistan and the subsequent rescue mission. It is scheduled for release on January 18, (Wednesday) 2023 in South Korea.

According to MDL, it is a story of a Korean diplomat who was dispatched to Afghanistan when a group of South Korean tourists was taken hostage by the Taliban. When all measures fail and one hostage is killed, he is forced to team up with a special agent to rescue the survivors.

TOP 1: Phantom

Phantom is an upcoming South Korean film directed by Lee Hae-young, starring Sol Kyung-gu, Lee Hanee, Park So-dam, Park Hae-soo, and Seo Hyun-woo. It is scheduled to be released theatrically on January 18, Wednesday 2023.

According to MDL, the film will tell the story of five suspects who are under suspicion of being the mysterious “Ghost,” a spy for the anti-Japanese resistance. Trapped inside an isolated hotel to be interrogated, the five characters must use their wits to fight to escape while also suspecting and doubting one another. Accordingly, Phantom is the Best Korean Movie to Watch in January 2023.

What are the New Korean Movies and Drama Series to Watch in January 2023?

So far, 2022 has been an incredible year for Korean movies and Drama Series, whereas January 2023 appears to be even better to thrill the audience. With the rising popularity of Korean content, fans are waiting to see what is next on the list and for the next best seasons. Therefore, we made the super Top 10 upcoming releases for you.

Here’s the list of the Top 10 Korean Movies and Drama Series to Watch in January 2023:

1. Phantom
2. The Point Men
3. Gangnam Zombie
4. Payback
5. Switch
6. Can We Be Strangers
7. Agency
8. Flower Scholars’ Love Story
9. Brain Cooperation
10. Run Into You

The Daily Top 10 Team suggests you grab some snacks, turn off your phone, and get ready to escape into these amazing new Korean titles now! This is for all Korean drama fans and if you think you may miss the best Korean dramas in December, check out The Daily Top 10 for Top 10 New Korean Movies & TV Shows to Watch in December 2022. And if you feel like getting your daily dose of knowledge from The Daily Top 10, don’t be late to subscribe to our Newsletter now!