Netflix is gearing up for a thrilling year in 2024, with an impressive lineup of Korean and global content set to captivate audiences around the world. The streaming giant recently announced its 'Next On Netflix' lineup for the year, featuring an array of highly anticipated shows and movies.
Among the highlights of the 2024 lineup are 'Squid Game' season 2, which follows the massive success of its debut season, 'The 8 Show,' 'Gyeongseong Creature' season 2, 'Parasyte: The Grey,' 'The Great Flood,' 'Mystery Investigation Team,' 'War and Revolt,' 'Hellbound' season 2, 'The Trunk,' and 'Physical: 100' season 2, offering a diverse range of content to cater to various tastes.
For fans of hit films, 2024 will bring sequels to beloved movies. 'Squid Game' Season 2 is highly anticipated after the global phenomenon of its first season. 'Sweet Home' Season 3 will continue the gripping narrative of a world plagued by monstrous transformations. 'Gyeongseong Creature' Season 2 will delve into the mysteries of Seoul in 2024, and 'Hellbound' Season 2 promises even more entangled relationships.
Additionally, 'Physical: 100' returns with 'Underground,' 'Zombie Bus' Season 2 explores fresh encounters between zombies and entertainment, and 'Singles' Inferno' Season 4 promises to heat up winter with its exciting content.
Five Korean films with distinct qualities are also set to premiere on Netflix in 2024, starting with 'Badland Hunters,' an action-packed post-apocalyptic blockbuster starring Ma Dong Suk. 'My Name is Loh Kiwan' (starring Song Joong Ki) will explore the complex desires of characters Mari and Kiwan, while 'Officer Black Belt' (starring Kim Woo Bin and Kim Sung Kyun) offers a dose of action and chemistry. 'The Great Flood' delves into a world on the brink of disaster during the Japanese invasions of Korea, and 'War and Revolt' adds its unique charm to the mix.
Netflix's Korean entertainment shows, which achieved significant success in the previous year, are set to continue their winning streak in 2024. The first quarter welcomes 'Risqué Business: Netherlands, Germany' and 'Physical: 100 Season 2 - Underground,' followed by PD Jong Yeon Jeong's 'Mystery Investigation Team' and 'Super Rich Stranger' in the second quarter. The third quarter introduces 'The Influencer' and 'The Unknown Chef (working title),' while the fourth quarter brings the much-anticipated season 4 of 'Singles' Inferno' and season 2 of 'Zombie Bus.' This well-rounded lineup promises something for every viewer.
Kang Dong Han, head of Netflix's Korean content division, expressed his excitement for the upcoming year, stating, "This year, a variety of rich stories that can only be found on Netflix are about to be released. Netflix works that will bring fun, emotion, and thrill to everyone who loves entertainment will continue to come to your screens." With such a promising lineup, Netflix subscribers can look forward to an exciting year ahead.
Among the usual suspects (sweet home, squid game), I am really excited for Gyeongseong Creature! Such a cliff hanger