K-Pop stars in TV series: 4 shows to watch

November is off to a good start as an all-star line-up of K-Pop artists are poised to release new music. Adding to this, Netflix Middle East has expanded its library with a couple of shows featuring K-Pop artists. Without further ado, these are four of the latest Netflix treats to binge watch:

The Korean variety series is back for a second season. This time, singer-actor Lee Seung-gi alongside original cast members Exo’s Sehun and Gugudan’s Kim Se-jeong, Yoo Jae-suk, Park Min-young and Kim Jong-min tests their detective skills and solve mysteries.

The Netflix original has start-studded cameos from BTOB’s Sungjae, Bora, Exid’s Hani, Block B’s Park Kyung, IZ*ONE and more. So, get ready for some amateur detective work, laughter and thrills.

This is a coming-of-age story about first love, friendship and youth. It follows a shy, artistic young student who embarks on a journey of self-discovery while developing a crush on her popular classmate, played by former Wanna One member Lai Kuan-lin.

The Chinese feel-good, romantic series is inspired by the hit Thai movie ‘First Love’. Weekly episodes are released every Friday on the streaming site.

After a stunt man’s nephew dies in a plane crash, he flies back to Morocco and turns to NIS agent (Bae Suzy) for help, leading him to be intertwined in a web of scandals and corruption.

Both main actors Lee Seung-gi and the former Miss A member have previously starred together in drama series ‘Gu Family Book’ in 2013.

At the end of the Goryeo period to the early Joseon period, two friends come into conflict following a misunderstanding. They go head-to-head over the same woman and protect their loved ones and the nation their own way.

The historical Korean drama’s three main leads are played by Yang Se-jong, Woo Do-hwan and AOA’s Kim Seol-hyun.