New K-drama Releases This Week (April 28-May 3): Perfect Crown & 15 Other Shows On Netflix & Other Platforms

K-Dramas Releasing This Week: K-drama fans have a packed week ahead as fresh episodes of Korean dramas arrive across major OTT platforms. From highly anticipated titles like Perfect Crown to Absolute Value Of Romance, new episodes of as many as 16 Korean shows are set to stream between April 28 and May 3.

With releases across popular platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Viki, viewers can expect a mix of romance, thrillers, fantasy, and slice-of-life stories to binge on throughout the week.

FULL LIST OF KOREAN DRAMAS RELEASING THIS WEEK (APRIL 28-MAY 3) IN INDIA

1. Gold Land - Disney+

Release Date: Episodes 1 and 2 - April 29

Gold Land tells the story of an airport security officer who works at an international airport. Her life takes a sudden turn when she comes across gold bars worth ₩150 billion. However, she soon learns that the gold is connected to a dangerous smuggling network. As people around her begin to show their true intentions, greed and betrayal start to take over. At the same time, her own desire for the gold pulls her deeper into trouble, putting her in a risky situation. The series features a strong cast including Park Bo-young, Kim Sung-cheol, Lee Hyun-wook, Kim Hee-won, Moon Jung-hee, and Lee Kwang-soo.

2. Yumi's Cells 3 - Viki

Release Date: Episode 5 on April 27; Episode 6 on April 28

The final season sees Kim Go Eun reprising her role as Yumi alongside Kim Jae Won, with a strong supporting cast including Jeon Suk Ho, Mi Ram, Choi Daniel, Jo Hye Jung, Park Se In, Sung Ji Ru, and Lee Yu Bi, along with a special cameo by 2 PM's Chansung. This season follows Yumi as a successful romance novelist navigating life after a breakup, while her inner "cell village" springs back to life when she crosses paths with a rational-minded PD from Julie Publishing, setting the stage for a fresh and intriguing love story.

3. The Scarecrow - Viki

Release date: Episode 3 on April 27; Episode 4 on April 28

The Scarecrow marks the K-drama comeback of Park Hae Soo and also features Lee Hee Joon and Kwak Sun Young. The story follows a once top detective who is sent back to his hometown, Gangseong, after standing against corruption. Hoping to rebuild his career, he takes up a serial murder case with a prosecutor who was once his rival in school. As the investigation stretches across decades, their tense partnership slowly changes them while uncovering shocking secrets.

4. Our Happy Days - KBS

Release date: Episode 21-25 (daily) on April 27, 28, 29, 30 & May 1

Our Happy Days is a heartwarming story about different generations trying to take control of their own lives. At the centre is a strong and confident architect and a cheerful but slightly clumsy AI developer, whose lives cross paths and lead to a fun yet chaotic love story. The show features Yoon Jong Hoon, Uhm Hyun Kyung, Shin Jung Yoon, and Yoon Da Young.

5. First Man - MBC

Release date: Episode 93-97 (daily) on April 27, 28, 29, 30 & May 1

First Man follows twin sisters separated at birth - one raised as a rich heiress, the other an independent dreamer. Their lives clash in a dangerous love story with two brothers, while their evil stepmother's secret sparks a powerful revenge plan. The series stars Hahm Eun Jung, Oh Hyun Kyung, Yoon Sun Woo, Park Geon Il, and Kim Min Seol.

6. Pearl in Red - KBS

Release date: Episode 39-43 (daily) on April 27, 28, 29, 30 & May 1

Pearl in Red follows two women who team up for revenge against the powerful Adele Group after losing their families. As they plan to expose dark secrets and take control, danger surrounds them. The drama stars Park Jin Hee, Nam Sang Ji, Kim Kyung Bo, Kang Da Bin, Choi Jae Sung, Kim Hee Jung, and Cheon Hee Joo.

7. Sold Out on You - Netflix

Release date: Episode 3 on April 29; Episode 4 on April 30

Sold Out on You stars Ahn Hyo Seop and Chae Won Bin in their first K-drama together, alongside Kim Bum and Go Doo Shim. The story follows a hardworking farmer-CEO and an insomniac home shopping host who slowly fall in love. Their romance takes a twist when a Korean-French heir enters their lives, creating a love triangle.

8. Cabbage Your Life - KBS

Release date: Episode 6 on April 30

Cabbage Your Life marks the comeback of Park Sung Woong and also stars Lee Soo Kyung, Lee Jin Woo, and Lee Seo Hwan. The story follows a Seoul family forced to move to a quiet village, where they slowly adjust to a simpler life and take up farming while facing new struggles.

9. Absolute Value of Romance - Amazon Prime Video

Release date: Episode 7-8 on May 1

Absolute Value of Romance follows a shy student who secretly writes a BL novel featuring her teachers. Her life turns chaotic when fiction starts blending with reality. The series stars Kim Hyang Gi, Cha Hak Yeon, Kim Jae Hyun, and Son Jeong Hyeok.

10. Reverse - Wavve

Release date: Episode 5-6 on May 1

Reverse is about a woman who loses her memory after an explosion at a wealthy family's villa. As she tries to piece together her past, she uncovers a dark conspiracy linked to her fiancé and a powerful chaebol family. The series stars Seo Ji Hye, Go Soo, and Kim Jae Kyung.

11. Perfect Crown - Disney+

Release date: Episode 7 on May 1; Episode 8 on May 2

Perfect Crown follows a unique love story set in an alternate Korea ruled by a monarchy. A wealthy heiress and a lonely Grand Prince enter a marriage of convenience for their own reasons, but things change when real feelings develop. The series stars IU, Byeon Woo Seok, Noh Sang Hyun, and Gong Seung Yeon.

12. Phantom Lawyer - Netflix, Viki

Release date: Episode 15 on May 1; Episode 16 (series finale) on May 2

Phantom Lawyer follows a struggling lawyer who begins seeing ghosts after moving into a former shaman's house. The spirits soon become his unusual clients, leading to unexpected and funny situations as they even take over his body at times. To handle these cases, he teams up with an elite lawyer from Taebak Law Firm, but their opposite working styles often lead to conflict - he relies on emotions, while she trusts logic. Over time, they slowly form a strong partnership. The series stars Yoo Yeon Seok, Esom, and Kim Kyung Nam.

13. Filing for Love - Viki

Release date: Episode 3 on May 2; Episode 4 on May 3

Filing for Love marks the comeback of Shin Hye Sun and also stars Gong Myung, Kim Jae Wook, and Hong Hwa Yeon. The story follows a strict Audit Department leader known for her no-nonsense attitude, who ends up working with a demoted assistant manager at Haemu Group. Once aiming for revenge, he slowly finds himself falling for his boss, turning workplace tension into a complicated romance.

14. We Are All Trying Here - Netflix

Release date: Episode 5 on May 2; Episode 6 (series finale) on May 3

We Are All Trying Here follows an aspiring film director who is still waiting for his big break while being part of a small filmmaking group called "The Eight." He hides his anxiety behind constant chatter, struggling to find confidence in his work and life. His routine changes when a sharp producer, known for her strict script feedback and nicknamed "The Ax," enters his world. Though she appears calm and composed, she is also dealing with her own emotional trauma. As they work together, both slowly begin to heal each other's inner struggles. The series stars Koo Kyo Hwan, Go Youn Jung, Oh Jung Se, Kang Mal Geum, and Park Hae Joon.

15. Recipe for Love - KBS

Release date: Episode 27 on May 2; Episode 28 on May 3

Recipe for Love tells the story of two childhood friends whose families have been locked in a bitter rivalry for 30 years. After years apart, they meet again as adults and slowly fall in love. However, their relationship is tested by old family conflicts and emotional wounds from the past. As they try to protect their bond, the two also work toward healing their families and rebuilding broken relationships. The series stars Ji Se Yeon and Park Ki Woong.

16. Doctor Shin - TV Chosun

Release date: Episode 15 on May 2; Episode 16 on May 3

Doctor Shin follows a talented neurosurgeon working at Nua Hospital who is engaged to a popular actress. His life turns upside down when she suddenly falls into a coma after a freak accident. Unable to accept the situation, his love turns into obsession, pushing him toward a risky and forbidden medical procedure that involves attempting a brain switch to save her. The drama explores how far one can go in the name of love and obsession. The series stars Jeong Yi Chan, Baek Seo Ra, Ahn Woo Yeon, Joo Se Bin, Cheon Young Min, Song Ji In, Jeon No Min, and Ji Young San.