LIST: TV shows and movies to watch in May 2024
Looking for new titles to add to your watchlist this month?
There is so much to look forward to as the scorching heat of the sun continues to push us to either stay home and stream some entertainment offerings or catch them in cinemas for the ultimate watching experience.
Whether you're in the mood for a romantic comedy or an action-packed film, we've got something here that you would want to check out this May. Read on—and get your popcorn ready!
Frankly Speaking
Status: Starts streaming on Netflix on May 1
Starring: Ko Kyoung-po and Kang Han-na with Joo Jong-hyuk
Up for a quirky romance-comedy? K-drama favorites Ko Kyoung-Po and Kang Han-Na are teaming up for the first time in Frankly Speaking. A highly respected announcer, who is known for his ideal demeanor and pleasing personality, figures in an accident that changes his ways. The once polite broadcaster suddenly becomes unstoppable in sharing his thoughts without thinking. A desperate TV variety show writer, meanwhile, finds the sudden change in the broadcaster amusing. Will casting him on her now-failing show help increase its ratings, or will she find a shot at romance instead?
The Idea of You
Status: Starts streaming on Prime Video on May 2
Starring: Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine
Here's something that could make you kilig no matter your age: The Idea of You features Anne Hathaway as a single mom in her 40s who suddenly finds herself falling in love with a boyband member who is much younger than her.
The Atypical Family
Status: Starts streaming on Netflix on May 4
Starring: Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee, Go Doo-shim, and Claudia Kim
How does a sci-fi series with a twist sound? Once blessed with superpowers, a man and his family begin to lose their abilities under the weight of the world—until a mysterious woman changes everything. This series serves as the comeback project of Hallyu crush Jang Ki-yong after he was discharged from the military.
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon
Status: Starts streaming on Viu on May 11
Starring: Jung Ryeo-won, Wi Ha-joon, and So Joo-yeon
For years, fans of Wi Ha-joon prayed for him to play the main lead in a romantic drama. Their dreams are finally coming true as the versatile actor topbills the upcoming series The Midnight Romance in Hagwon opposite Jung Ryeo-won, whom OG Koreanovela lovers might already be familiar with. This Noona romance series explores the dynamics between a veteran academy instructor and her former student, who returns after ten years. Long after having an intimate connection in the past—is it time for them to reconnect and continue their love story?
Crash
Status: Starts streaming on Disney+ on May 13
Starring: Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, and Heo Sung-tae
Time for some action! Crash follows a young detective who becomes part of the traffic crime investigation team that no one pays attention to. Its members come together to work hard and prove that they can step up when they need to. The trailer itself showcases interesting characters and we can’t wait to witness their adventures!
High Street
Status: Starts airing on iWantTFC and Kapamilya Channel on May 13
Starring: Andrea Brillantes, Juan Karlos, Xyriel Manabat, Elijah Canlas, Zaijian Jaranilla, Daniela Stranner, Miggy Jimenez, Tommy Alejandrino, Gela Atayde, Harvey Bautista, AC Bonifacio, Ralph De Leon
Following the success of Senior High, here comes High Street! It offers a new playground, though it comes with higher pressure, higher stakes, and higher thrill. The nightmare is not yet over because every truth has its consequences.
Uncle Samsik
Status: Starts streaming on Disney+ on May 15
Starring: Song Kang-Ho, Byun Yo-Han, Lee Kyu-Hyung, Jin Ki-Joo
Can you believe that award-winning South Korean actor Song Kang-Ho never starred in a K-drama until today? In Uncle Samsik, the veteran actor takes on the role of Uncle Samsik showing exclusively on Disney+. Driven to turn his country's fortunes around, Kim San crosses paths with Pak Doochill, a shady fixer who adapts quickly to any situation. Together, the pair forms an uneasy alliance. If you like period dramas with elements of greed and bromance, this is for you!
The 8 Show
Status: Starts streaming on Netflix on May 17
Starring: Ryu Joon Yeol, Chun Woo Hee, Park Jung Min, Park Hae Joon, Bae Sung Woo, Moon Jung Hee, Lee Yeol Eum, and Lee Joo Young
Want some adrenaline rush with mind-boggling twists and turns? The 8 Show features eight individuals who are trapped in an eight-storey building for a dangerous competition. The longer they stay, the more likely they’ll win a grand prize.
The Garfield Movie
Status: Showing on cinemas starting May 29
Starring: Chris Pratt, Nicholas Hoult, Samuel L. Jackson
Time to heal our inner child with a Garfield movie! After an unexpected reunion with Garfield's long-lost father—the cat Vic—he and Odie are forced to abandon their pampered life to join Vic in a high-stakes heist. It is the perfect movie to watch in the cinemas with kids and kids at heart.