31 Best K-Dramas on Netflix to Watch Right Now (September 2022)

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The best K-Dramas on Netflix

Are you looking for a K-Drama to watch and can’t seem to find anything that interests you? Well, you should check out our list of the best K-Dramas on Netflix!

Over the years we’ve seen an influx of K-Dramas onto Netflix, and we look forward to each new release. Netflix has slowly but surely become the go-to place for all Korean content. You can find a wealth of Korean content of different genres to watch on the streamer.

2021 was the most successful year for Korean dramas with the release of instant hits Squid Game and infernal. The success of these shows has thrown a spotlight on Korean content, and many people have found themselves scrolling through Netflix’s K-Drama catalog to find more to watch. Do not worry! We’ve shared our list of the best K-Dramas on Netflix to watch right now, starting with Associate Attorney Woo.

Best K-Dramas on Netflix: Lawyer Extraordinary Woo

Seasons: 1

Created by: Yoo In-sik and Moon Ji-won

Cast: Park Eun-bin, Kang Tae-oh, Kang Ki-young, Jeon Bae-soo, Baek Ji-won, Ha Yoon-kyung, Joo Jong-hyuk, Jin Kyung, Joo Hyun-young and Im Sung-jae

Associate Attorney Woo premiered on Netflix on June 29, and no one could have guessed that it would be a smash hit with audiences everywhere. New episodes were released weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays with a season finale scheduled for August 18.

It’s a heartwarming show about an autistic lawyer named Woo Young-woo who, as a freshman at a leading law firm, tackles challenging cases while struggling to navigate social interactions. The K-drama was praised for its compelling story, well-written screenplays, positive portrayal of autism, outstanding performances and a perfect cast.

The show really gets better with each episode and leaves you wanting more by the end of the season. Overall, it’s very addictive and enjoyable to watch.

Fortunately, the show is in talks for one Associate Attorney Woo Season 2. On August 17, one of the show’s production companies, AStory, spoke to South Korean media about the possibility of a second season. The company said, “Thanks to the support of many people, we will be producing Season 2 of ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo.’ The goal is to air season 2 in 2024.” However, Netflix has not yet announced a second season.

Still, I’d say the odds are one Associate Attorney Woo Season 2 are quite high as it has performed well on both Netflix and the channel it is broadcast on in South Korea. We’ll keep you updated on any news about a possible second season.