August has arrived, bringing a pleasant array of recent Korean dramas able to dazzle you! From enchanting collection that make your coronary heart skip a beat to adrenaline-pumping exhibits that may have you ever on the fringe of your seat, uncover the mesmerizing new Korean dramas to binge-watch beginning this August 2024, and mark your calendars!
Watch 10+ Riveting New Korean Dramas Coming in August 2024
“Unhealthy Reminiscence Eraser” (나쁜기억 지우개) | August 2
- Airs On: Friday, Saturday – 7:40 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 16
- Lead Solid: Kim Jaejoong, Jin Se Yeon, Yang Hye Ji, Lee Jong Received
- The place to observe: MBN, TVING, Viki, U-NEXT
Synopsis:
“Unhealthy Reminiscence Eraser” is a charming romantic drama revolving across the love story between Lee Goon and Kyeong Joo Yeon. Lee Goon, as soon as a gifted tennis participant, confronted a career-ending harm that shattered his shallowness and drastically modified his life. Because of the modern reminiscence erasure method, he emerges revitalized, radiating self-assurance and appeal.
In a coincidence, neuropsychiatrist Kyung Joo Yeon finds herself unwittingly entangled in Lee Kun’s fabricated old flame situation, orchestrated by means of reminiscence manipulation. Moreover, Lee Goon is surrounded by intriguing people, similar to his youthful brother Lee Shin, a top-ranked tennis star worldwide, and Jeon Sae Yan, Lee Shin’s devoted translator.
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“Love Adante” (사랑의 안단테) | August 7
- Airs On: Wednesday – 9:00 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 12
- Lead Solid: Hwang Seung Eon, Im Seul Ong, Oh Ha Nee, Kwon Hyun Bin, Music Ji Woo, Ki Hyun Woo
- The place to observe: Lifetime
Synopsis:
Within the charming Korean romantic comedy fantasy drama “Love Andante,” North and South Korea collaborate on the Peace Village Challenge within the Goseong DMZ. The mission goals to evaluate the potential for reunification following the declaration that ended the 70-year Korean Conflict. Towards this backdrop, South Korean pianist Joo Hyeong and Na Kyung, the daughter of a distinguished North Korean official, discover themselves unwittingly paired to stay collectively.
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“Romance within the Home” (가족X멜로 )| August 10
- Airs On: Saturday, Sunday – 8:30 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 12
- Lead Solid: Ji Jin Hee, Kim Jee Soo, Son Na Eun, Choi Min Ho
- The place to observe: JTBC
Synopsis:
“Romance within the Home” is a recent JTBC weekend drama that weaves household dynamics with romance. Byun Moo Jin and Geum Ae Yeon had been as soon as married, with a daughter, Byun Mi Rae, and a son, Byun Hyun Jae. Moo Jin confronted enterprise failures, main his household to chop ties with him.
After the divorce, Ae Yeon raised the youngsters alone. Eleven years later, she works part-time at a mart, whereas Mi Rae turns into the household’s supplier as an MD on the mart. Hyun Jae, the son, is charming but troublesome. When Moo Jin reappears because the proprietor of their constructing, he tries to reconcile with Ae Yeon, sparking battle with Mi Rae and help from Hyun Jae. Mi Rae, concerned with ex-national taekwondo group member Nam Tae Pyung, faces his hidden id as a retailer safety guard.
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“Your Honor” (유어 아너)| August 12
- Airs On: Monday, Tuesday – 8:00 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 10
- Lead Solid: Son Hyun Joo, Kim Myung Min, Kim Do Hoon, Jung Eun Chae, Yoon Chan Younger
- The place to observe: ENA, Genie TV
Synopsis:
“Your Honor” is a Korean drama that portrays the profound fatherly love two males have for his or her sons. One is decided to guard his son, who turns right into a killer. In the meantime, the opposite strives to uncover the reality behind his son’s loss of life.
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“The Tyrant”(폭군) | August 14
- Airs On: –
- Episodes: 4
- Lead Solid: Kim Seon Ho, Cha Seung Received, Kim Kang Woo, Jo Yoon Soo
- The place to observe: Disney+
Synopsis:
“The Tyrant” is a heart-pounding motion thriller that unravels after the ultimate pattern from the infamous “Tyrant Program” vanishes unexpectedly throughout supply. This sparks a relentless chase amongst a various group of characters, every with their very own hidden agendas, all racing to seize the elusive pattern and unlock its true energy.
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“Excellent Household”(완벽한 가족)| August 14
- Airs On: Wednesday, Thursday – 7:50 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 12
- Lead Solid: Park Ju Hyun, Yoon Se Ah, Kim Byung Chul
- The place to observe: KBS2
Synopsis:
“Excellent Household” is an thrilling new Korean drama primarily based on a well-liked webtoon—the collection directed by the gifted Japanese filmmaker Isao Yukisada. The story follows the seemingly joyful household of Ha Eun Joo, Choi Jin Hyuk, and their daughter, Choi Solar Hee, who grow to be caught up in a homicide thriller. Because the plot thickens, suspicions develop among the many members of the family, including layers of intrigue and pressure to the storyline.
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“Black Out”/ (블랙아웃) | August 16
- Airs On: Friday, Saturday – 7:50 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 14
- Lead Solid: Byun Yo Han, Go Bo Gyeol, Go Jun, Kim Bo Ra
- The place to observe: MBC
Synopsis:
The brand new Korean drama “Black Out” is an exhilarating adaptation of the novel “Snow White Should Die” by the German writer Nele Neuhaus. Directed by Byun Younger Joo, acclaimed for her gripping thriller within the movie “Helpless,” this collection marks her first TV collection. The crime thriller explores the gripping narrative of a person who was falsely accused of homicide in a puzzling case the place no our bodies had been found. Years later, he units out on a quest to unveil the reality behind the crime that ruined his life.
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“DNA Lover”(DNA 러버) | August 17
- Airs On: Saturday, Sunday – 7:10 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 16
- Lead Solid: Choi Si Received, Jung In Solar, Lee Tae Hwan, Jung Yoo Jin
- The place to observe: TV Chosun, TVING
Synopsis:
“DNA Lover” is an thrilling romantic comedy that follows the love story of Han So Jin, a genetic scientist who has had many failed relationships, and the caring obstetrician Shim Yeon Woo. By way of genetic testing, Han So Jin seeks her ideally suited accomplice to find her genetic soulmate, with Shim Yeon Woo changing into entangled in her quest.
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“Love Subsequent Door” (엄마 친구 아들 ) | August 17
- Airs On: Saturday, Sunday – 7:20 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 16
- Lead Solid: Jung Hae In, Jung So Min, Kim Ji Eun, Yun Ji On
- The place to observe: tvN, TVING
Synopsis:
“Love Subsequent Door” follows the love story of two childhood buddies. Choi Seung Hyo, a well known younger architect in Korea who leads the well-known “In” structure studio, is praised for his distinctive abilities, appeal, and ideal manners. However his previous run-ins with Bae Seok Ryu from their childhood have left recollections he’d fairly overlook. Assembly once more as grown-ups, their totally different life paths—his profitable profession and her stunning job change—set the scene for an thrilling reunion.
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“Pachinko 2″(파친코 시즌2) | August 22
- Airs On: Friday – 10:00 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 8
- Lead Solid: Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho, Kim Min Ha, Jin Ha
- The place to observe: Apple TV+
Synopsis:
“Pachinko” narrates the epic saga of a Korean immigrant household over 4 generations, from the Japanese colonial period to the Nineteen Eighties. In Season 2, the narrative explores Sunja’s (Kim Min Ha) life in additional depth as she navigates motherhood, raises two youngsters, and perseveres together with her power and willpower.
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“The Frog”(아무도 없는 숲속에서) | August 23
- Airs On: Friday – 2:00 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 8
- Lead Solid: Kim Yun Seok, Yoon Kye Sang, Go Min Si, Lee Jung Eun
- The place to observe: Netflix
Synopsis:
“The Frog” is an interesting thriller psychological story about two lodge homeowners residing in numerous time intervals: Gu Sang Jun, who runs a motel up to now, and Jeon Younger Ha, who runs a pension these days. Positioned in a quiet place within the woods, the plot follows the unsettling occasions that unfold when a mysterious girl exhibits up, disrupting the cabin proprietor’s life. As each males face related incidents, they make fully totally different selections. The drama is directed by the well-known filmmaker Mo Wan Il, identified for his charming thrillers “Misty” and “The World of the Married.”
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“Cinderella at 2PM”(새벽 2시의 신데렐라)| August 24
- Airs On: Saturday, Sunday – 7:00 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 10
- Lead Solid: Shin Hyun Been, Moon Sang Min
- The place to observe: Channel A, Coupang Play
Synopsis:
Ha Yun Web optimization, a single group chief at a number one firm, is admired for her seems to be, persona, and work ethic. She left her abusive household up to now and now stands as a assured particular person. Her youthful boyfriend, Web optimization Ju Received, additionally works in the identical firm. When Yun Web optimization discovers that Ju Received is from a rich household that owns their firm, his mom intervenes and affords cash for his or her cut up. Yun Web optimization, sensible and disillusioned, accepts the supply, believing in actuality over fairy tales. In distinction, Ju Received, a agency believer in love, endeavors to win again Yun Web optimization’s coronary heart in opposition to all odds.
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“No Acquire, No Love”(손해 보기 싫어서)| August 26
- Airs On: Monday, Tuesday – 6:50 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 12
- Lead Solid: Shin Min Ah, Kim Younger Dae, Lee Sang Yi, Han Ji Hyun
- The place to observe: TVING, tvN, Prime
Synopsis:
The upcoming rom-com drama “No Acquire, No Love,” follows Son Hae Yeong, a lady who’s extraordinarily cautious in relation to cash issues. Having grown up sharing her mom’s affection, she tends to draw companions who fall wanting her expectations in relationships.
Now, confronted with the chance of lacking out on a job promotion, Hae Yeong devises a scheme involving a faux marriage ceremony. She enlists Kim Ji Uk, a kind-hearted part-time cashier with a powerful sense of integrity, to pose as her fiancé. Whereas Ji Uk effortlessly charms clients on the comfort retailer, his interactions with Hae Yeong are lower than easy. Surprisingly, he hesitantly agrees when she unexpectedly proposes that he play the function of her faux groom.
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“Queen Woo”(우씨 왕후)| August 29
- Airs On: Thursday – 10:00 PM (KST)
- Episodes: 8
- Lead Solid: Jeon Jong Web optimization, Ji Chang Wook, Kim Moo Yeol, Park Ji Hwan, Jung Yu Mi, Lee Soo Hyuk
- The place to observe: TVING
Synopsis:
“Queen Woo,” is a star-studded and riveting historic drama that follows the relentless pursuit of energy. She turns into the coveted goal of intrigue as 5 tribes and bold princes vie for energy within the wake of the king’s sudden demise. Racing in opposition to the clock, Queen Woo faces the daunting problem of choosing a brand new king inside a mere 24 hours.
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That’s a wrap! Which August dramas will you be including to your watch checklist? Please share with us within the feedback, and keep tuned for extra thrilling new Korean dramas!
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