Action-Packed 'Black Knight' and 'Bloodhounds' Head Up 5 New Must-Watch Korean Series

As the valiant deliverymen in Black Knight take to the screens today, here are five new Korean titles that are sure to cater to every mood. From sci-fi, action, drama to rom-com, these new series promise to provide a fresh adventure for fans of Korean entertainment.

Black Knight

Buckle up for Black Knight, a dystopian sci-fi series set in the future where the entire world has desertified due to pollution, and deliverymen called the 'Black Knights' navigate and fight through the dangerous streets of the sand-covered Seoul to bring people necessities for survival. Everyone aspires to be a deliveryman but the bars are high.

With a powerful cast of Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok, and Esom, this series is packed with eye-catching outfits, hardcore-looking trucks, and cutting-edge visual effects. If you are curious about a survivalist genre with a nuanced and fashionable twist, then be sure to check out Black Knight.

Bloodhounds

For even more high-octane fight scenes, tune in to Bloodhounds on June 9. This exhilarating series thrusts a compassionate rookie boxer into the perilous world of loan sharks, where he and a fellow newcomer confront ruthless loan sharks who lurk around every corner, waiting to strike.

A departure from the norm, Bloodhounds offers a sense of purpose and camaraderie among the determined youths and good-hearted individuals, while still packing a punch with adrenaline-fueled action and intense, bloody battles.

Siren: Survive the Island

If you enjoyed Physical: 100 and are a fan of recent titles headlined by strong female characters such as The Glory, Kill Boksoon, Queenmaker, don't miss this gripping Korean reality combat survival show where 24 strong, skilled women are plunged into the wild unknown of a remote island for a week-long challenge.

These fearless competitors come from diverse professional backgrounds, including police officers, firefighters, bodyguards, stuntwomen, military personnel, and athletes. They will form teams, strategize and battle it out to be the last group standing.

Even the most basic decisions will have dire consequences, making every move a calculated risk. How will these experts, each a master in her own field, navigate this unfamiliar terrain? Which traits will prove most essential for survival: strength, endurance, or cunning? Uncover the answers with the show's premiere on May 30.

King The Land

For your next K-Love, check out King the Land, a highly anticipated must-watch rom-com starring global K-pop idols Lee Jun-ho from 2PM and Im Yoon-ah from SNSD.

Airing on June 17, the series follows Won, the heir of a large conglomerate group with a troubled past, and Sa-rang, the 'smile queen' employee who works at one of Won's many branches. Both start off on the wrong foot with each other, yet continue to cross paths frequently. Add to it the mystery of a strange note that leads Won to places, this series promises to deliver all the sweet rom-com elements in one package.

The Good Bad Mother

Lee Do-hyun, last seen in global hit The Glory, plays a fatherless son in this rollercoaster of a drama. Since launching on April 26, the first few episodes of The Good Bad Mother have already won fans for its intriguing storyline, where a strong-willed mother had to become a 'bad mother' for her fatherless son who, seemingly not knowing what caused his father's tragic death, wanted to climb the social ladder by asking the notorious figure responsible for crippling his family to adopt him.

Whether it's hope for a grand revenge, a heartwarming renewal of the mother-son relationship, or the satisfying journey of the underdog fulfilling his dreams, this series has all the elements everyone loves.