Get ready for spring! Gear up for a new season with a fresh new lineup of K-dramas. Here are the K-dramas to add to your watch list in March: The Potato Lab Korean Title: 감자연구소 Cast: Lee Sun Bin, Kang Tae Oh, Lee Hak Joo, Kim Ga Eun, Shin Hyun Seung Premiere Date: March 1 Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN Set in a rural potato research institute, “The Potato Lab” is a romantic comedy about Kim Mi Kyung (Lee Sun Bin), a researcher whose life revolves entirely around potatoes, and So Baek Ho (Kang Tae Ho), a cold pragmatist who joins the institute as a new chief.   Mother and Mom Korean Title: 라이딩 인생 Cast: Jeon Hye Jin, Jo Min Soo, Jung Jin Young, Jeon Suk Ho Premiere Date: March 3 Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 p.m. KST on ENA “Mother and Mom” follows working mom Lee Jung Eun (Jeon Hye Jin) who asks her mother Yoon Ji Ah (Jo Min Soo) to give her young daughter Seo Yoon (Kim Sa Rang) rides to academies in preparation for an entrance test for top English classes.   When Life Gives You Tangerines Korean Title: 폭싹 속았수다 Cast: IU, Park Bo Gum, Moon So Ri, Park Hae Joon Premiere Date: March 7 Broadcast Details: Fridays on Netflix (March 7-14 5 p.m. KST, March 21-28 4 p.m. KST) A story about love and life by “Fight My Way” and “When the Camellia Blooms” screenwriter Lim Sang Choon, When Life Gives You Tangerines follows the adventures of the remarkable rebel Ae Sun (IU) and unyielding iron Gwan Sik (Park Bo Gum) through four vibrant seasons on Jeju Island.   The Art of Negotiation Korean Title: 협상의 기술 Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Dae Myeung, Sung Dong Il, Jang Hyun Sung Premiere Date: March 8 Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 p.m. KST on JTBC, available on Viki “The Art of Negotiation” follows the story of Yoon Joo No (Lee Je Hoon), an M&A expert who is known as a legendary negotiator, as he leads his team through high-stakes corporate challenges.   Hyper Knife Korean Title: 하이퍼나이프 Cast: Park Eun Bin, Sul Kyung Gu, Yoon Chan Young, Park Byung Eun Premiere Date: March 19 Broadcast Details: Wednesdays on Disney+ “Hyper Knife” is a medical crime thriller drama that depicts the fierce rivalry and growth of Doctor Jeong Se Ok (Park Eun Bin), who once had a promising past, and her former mentor Choi Deok Hee (Sol Kyung Gu), who caused her to hit rock bottom.   Villains Everywhere Korean Title: 빌런의 나라 Cast: Oh Na Ra, So Yoo Jin, Seo Hyun Chul, Song Jin Woo, Park Young Gyu, Choi Ye Na, Han Sung Min, Jung Min Gyu, Eunchan Premiere Date: March 19 Broadcast Details: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:50 p.m. KST on KBS2 “Villains Everywhere” is a comedy about the wild yet warm everyday lives of two spirited sisters, Oh Na Ra (Oh Na Ra) and Oh Yoo Jin (So Yoo Jin), and their eccentric families.   Heo's Diner Korean Title: 허식당 Cast: Xiumin, Chu So Jung (Exy), Lee Sae On, Lee Soo Min Premiere Date: March 24 Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 5 p.m. KST, available on Viki “Heo’s Diner” is a fantasy rom-com about the events that unfold when Heo Gyun (Xiumin), a figure from the Joseon era, travels 400 years into present time and unintentionally starts a restaurant.   Heesu in Class 2 Korean Title: 2반 이희수 Cast: Ahn Ji Ho, Jo Joon Young, Kim Doyeon, Lee Sang Jun  Premiere Date: March 28 Broadcast Details: Fridays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. KST Based on a BL webtoon, Heesu in Class 2 tells the stories of love and friendship experienced by 18-year-old Hee Su (Ahn Ji Ho), who is hiding a secret he is unable to tell anyone.   The Divorce Insurance Korean Title: 이혼보험 Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo, Lee Da Hee, Chu So Jung Premiere Date: March 31 Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:50 p.m. KST on tvN “The Divorce Insurance” is a romantic comedy about Noh Ki Jun (Lee Dong Wook), an insurance actuary in the innovative product development team at Plus Insurance who has experienced three divorces himself.   Note: I Am a Running Mate was previously scheduled for a March 6 premiere but has now been postponed indefinitely.    https://poll.fm/15126617 Vote in the poll above to share which K-dramas you're watching in March! Please refresh the page if the poll does not load.

Updated February 3 KST: IVE is here with new music! On February 3 at 6 p.m. KST, IVE returned with their new EP IVE EMPATHY along with the music video for one of their double title track ATTITUDE. ATTITUDE is a song that samples Suzanne Vega's Tom's Diner and captures an energetic vibe with its familiar melody, groovy bass, and uptempo drum sounds. Check out the music video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38xYeot-ciM Updated February 2 KST: IVE has released a highlight medley for their upcoming EP IVE EMPATHY! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru6YqE2kWEc Updated February 1 KST: A music video teaser has been released for IVE's upcoming title track ATTITUDE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X-haM3KJRI Updated January 31 KST: IVE has unveiled more concept photos of Rei, Jang Won Young, Gaeul, and the group for their upcoming album IVE EMPATHY! Updated January 30 KST: The next concept photos of An Yu Jin, Leeseo, and Liz have been revealed for IVE's upcoming album IVE EMPATHY! Updated January 29 KST: IVE has released concept photos of Liz, Jang Won Young, Rei, and the full group for their upcoming EP IVE EMPATHY! Updated January 28 KST: Concept photos of Gaeul, Leeseo, and An Yu Jin have been revealed for IVE's upcoming album IVE EMPATHY! Updated January 26 KST: IVE has released a concept film for their upcoming title track ATTITUDE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ernyOAwzabo Updated January 25 KST: The schedule has been released for IVE's upcoming album IVE EMPATHY! Updated January 16 KST: The tracklist has been unveiled for IVE's third mini album IVE EMPATHY! Updated January 12 KST: IVE has released a music video teaser for their upcoming pre-release track REBEL HEART! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uby4cB3guOQ Updated January 11 KST: IVE has released individual concept photos of An Yu Jin, Rei, and Leeseo along with group concept photos for IVE EMPATHY! Updated January 10 KST: Concept photos of Gaeul, Jang Won Young, and Liz have been revealed for IVE EMPATHY! Updated January 9 KST: A concept film has been revealed for IVE's first title track REBEL HEART from their upcoming album IVE EMPATHY! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTmxMVpluvY Updated January 8 KST: IVE has unveiled concept photos of Gaeul, Rei, Liz, and the full group for their upcoming return with IVE EMPATHY! Updated January 7 KST: IVE has released concept photos of Jang Won Young, An Yu Jin, and Leeseo for their upcoming EP IVE EMPATHY! Updated January 6 KST: IVE has unveiled EMPATHY! trailer photos for their upcoming album IVE EMPATHY! Updated January 5 KST: IVE has released a comeback trailer for their upcoming EP IVE EMPATHY! Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHAr8M4VZr8 Updated January 5 KST: IVE has released an updated teaser schedule for their upcoming EP IVE EMPATHY! Updated December 28 KST: The teaser schedule has been unveiled for IVE's upcoming album IVE EMPATHY! It has also been revealed that the first title track set to be released on January 13 is titled REBEL HEART. Original Article: IVE is returning with new music! On December 24, the girl group released a teaser for their third EP IVE EMPATHY, set to be released on February 3, 2025. Ahead of the album release, the first title track will be revealed on January 13 at 6 p.m. KST. This upcoming comeback will be IVE's first Korean comeback in nine months since their previous album IVE SWITCH. Check out the teaser video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB1CG2GPJ0c

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon has swept the Korean music charts with his latest hit! On March 2 KST, Instiz’s iChart officially announced that G-Dragon’s new song “TOO BAD” featuring Anderson .Paak had scored a certified all-kill. A certified all-kill is awarded to songs that are No. 1 on the daily and Top 100 charts of Melon, the daily and realtime charts of Genie and Bugs, YouTube Music’s Top Songs chart, VIBE’s daily chart, and the realtime charts of FLO and iChart. It remains to be seen whether “TOO BAD” will also manage to achieve a perfect all-kill, which requires topping iChart’s weekly chart as well. https://twitter.com/instiz_ichart/status/1896056966629507141 Congratulations to G-Dragon!

SBS’s “Love Scout” wrapped up its run as the most buzzed-about drama of the week! In its final week on air, “Love Scout” remained No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the TV dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon. Not only did “Love Scout” top the list of most buzzworthy dramas, but its leads also continued to make a strong showing on the list of most buzzworthy drama cast members, where Lee Jun Hyuk rose to No. 2 and Han Ji Min followed at No. 5. tvN’s “When the Stars Gossip” maintained its position at No. 2 on the drama list this week, while star Lee Min Ho took No. 8 on the actor list. Channel A’s new mystery romance “The Witch” debuted at No. 3 on the drama list, and leading lady Roh Jeong Eui entered the actor rankings at No. 10. MBC’s “Motel California” stayed strong at No. 4 on the drama list in its final week on air, while KBS 2TV’s “For Eagle Brothers” held steady at No. 5. tvN’s new rom-com “My Dearest Nemesis” rose to No. 6 on the drama list this week, with SBS’s new series “Buried Hearts” climbing to No. 7. The top 10 TV dramas that generated the most buzz this week are as follows: SBS “Love Scout” tvN “When the Stars Gossip” Channel A “The Witch” MBC “Motel California” KBS2 “For Eagle Brothers” tvN “My Dearest Nemesis” SBS “Buried Hearts” KBS2 “My Merry Marriage” KBS2 “Cinderella Game” KBS2 “KICKKICKKICKKICK” While the drama list only includes series airing on broadcast television, the newly integrated actor list also includes cast members from OTT shows. “The Queen Who Crowns” star Cha Joo Young shot to No. 1 on the list this week, with her co-star Lee Hyun Wook rising to No. 3. Meanwhile, “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” star Ju Ji Hoon stayed strong at No. 4. “Melo Movie” leads Choi Woo Shik and Park Bo Young entered the actor rankings at No. 6 and No. 7 respectively, while “Friendly Rivalry” star Hyeri made the list at No. 9. Cha Joo Young (“The Queen Who Crowns”) Lee Jun Hyuk (“Love Scout”) Lee Hyun Wook (“The Queen Who Crowns”) Ju Ji Hoon (“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”) Han Ji Min (“Love Scout”) Choi Woo Shik (“Melo Movie”) Park Bo Young (“Melo Movie”) Lee Min Ho (“When the Stars Gossip”) Hyeri (“Friendly Rivalry”) Roh Jeong Eui (“The Witch”) Binge-watch all of “Love Scout” with subtitles on Viki below: [viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/tv/40833c-love-scout] And all of “The Queen Who Crowns” here: [viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/tv/40700c-the-queen-who-crowns] Or start watching “The Witch” here: [viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/tv/40442c-the-witch] And “My Dearest Nemesis” below! [viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/tv/40976c-my-dearest-nemesis]

More reports have surfaced regarding the contracts of BLACKPINK members. On September 25, News1 reported that Jennie and Jisoo have each established their own individual agencies. According to the report, the members are still discussing with YG Entertainment regarding group activities, and their own agencies will be mostly for their individual activities. In response to the report, YG Entertainment commented, Nothing has been confirmed regarding BLACKPINK's contract renewals and their future activities. YG Entertainment gave a similar statement last week regarding the members' contract renewals. Stay tuned for further updates! Source (1) (2)

YG Entertainment has shared a brief statement regarding BLACKPINK's Lisa's contract renewal discussions. Back in July, an anonymous Chinese agency reportedly claimed that they had encountered scheduling difficulties for Lisa's appearance on a show because Lisa's contract renewal with YG was uncertain. YG Entertainment has since explained that the difficulties were due to BLACKPINK's tour and Lisa's individual activities, emphasizing that contract renewals were still under discussion. However, despite YG's clarification, recent speculations continued to circulate, suggesting that Lisa had received substantial contract offers from other agencies and declined YG Entertainment's proposal. On September 15, YG Entertainment reiterated, Lisa's contract renewal is currently under discussion. There is nothing in those rumors that has been confirmed. For the past 11 months, BLACKPINK has been selling out concerts for their BORN PINK world tour in 34 cities of 24 regions. The grand finale, titled BORN PINK Finale in Seoul, is scheduled for September 16 and 17 at Gocheok Sky Dome, Korea's largest indoor concert venue capable of hosting up to 20,000 attendees. Notably, BLACKPINK is the first female K-pop artist to hold a concert at the venue. Source (1)

Won Ji An will be joining Park Seo Joon in a new drama! On February 18, JTBC confirmed that Won Ji An will star in the upcoming drama “Waiting for Gyeongdo” (literal title). Park Seo Joon had previously been confirmed as the male lead. “Waiting for Gyeongdo” is a romantic comedy about former lovers Lee Gyeong Do and Seo Ji Woo, who first fell in love at 20 and rekindled their relationship at 28 before breaking up. Years later, they cross paths again—Gyeong Do as a journalist covering an affair scandal and Ji Woo as the wife of the man at the center of it. As their lives intertwine once more, romance and humor unfold in unexpected ways. Won Ji An plays Seo Ji Woo, the glamorous and confident second daughter of Jarim Apparel, a celebrity troublemaker who commands public attention. But behind her dazzling image, she silently struggles with the fallout of her reckless husband’s actions. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a scandalous affair—exposed by none other than her ex, Gyeong Do—leads to divorce. At her lowest point, Seo Ji Woo finds herself reminiscing about the happiest love of her life. Fans are eager to see how Won Ji An will bring her character’s emotional journey to life. With a storyline consisting of romance, intense passion, painful heartbreak, and an unexpected reunion, anticipation is high for the chemistry between Park Seo Joon and Won Ji An. The series promises to deliver timeless emotions and the hope of love, blending humor with heartfelt moments. As the characters’ bond rekindles their youth, viewers can expect a nostalgic and exciting journey. “Waiting for Gyeongdo” is scheduled to air in 2025. Stay tuned for more updates! While you wait, watch Won Ji An in “If You Wish Upon Me”: [viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/tv/38497c-if-you-wish-upon-me] Also watch Park Seo Joon in “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim”: [viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/tv/35835c-whats-wrong-with-secretary-kim] Source (1)

IVE is here with highly-anticipated new music! On April 10 at 6 p.m. KST, IVE released their full-length album I've IVE along with the music video for the title track. I AM is a song about taking on an independent attitude to life while being certain about the path you take, conveying the powerful message of finding a new me that is different from yesterday. Check out the music video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZUIwj3FgUY