Looking for the perfect K-drama for a weekend of binge-watching? In July 2024, discover a captivating selection of new stories, from intense thrillers to moving romances.
Dive into the thrilling action of “Red Swan” on Disney+, explore corporate secrets in “The Auditors,” or enjoy the legal comedy of “Good Partner.” Experience the moving reunion in “Serendipity’s Embrace” and the intriguing mysteries of “Tarot.” Finish the epic monster saga in style with “Sweet Home 3” on Netflix, or get captivated by the high-stakes manhunt in “No Way Out: The Roulette.” Pack your snacks and get ready for an exciting K-drama marathon!
1- Sweet Home 3
“Sweet Home” returns for its third season, concluding the dystopian monster saga. Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, Lee Si-young and Go Min-si reprise their roles as survivors living in a stadium. With the emergence of a new system aimed at creating neo-humans, the stakes have never been higher. Expect thrills, action and emotional twists and turns as the K-drama wraps up its thrilling story.
2- Red Swan
K-pop star Rain and Kim Ha-neul are teaming up in the action thriller “Red Swan” streaming on Disney+. Rain plays Do-yoon, a determined bodyguard with a secret goal. He works for Oh Wan-soo (Kim Ha-neul), a former professional golfer turned director of a charitable foundation. As Do-yoon gets closer to his goal, Wan-soo discovers dark secrets about her husband’s powerful family. Written by experienced K-drama screenwriter Choi Yoon-jung, “Red Swan” promises a gripping plot.
3- The Auditors
Shin Ha-kyun returns in “The Auditors,” a corporate drama set at JU Construction, a company riddled with corruption. Shin plays Shin Cha-il, the rigid head of the audit team. His team includes new employee Goo Han-soo (Lee Jung-ha), who struggles under Cha-il’s demanding leadership. Jin Goo plays the role of Hwang Dae-woong, the ambitious vice president with big aspirations. Directed by Kwon Young-il, this K-drama explores corporate intrigue in depth.
4- Tarot
In “Tarot,” seven characters find themselves cursed by tarot cards tied to their past choices. The anthology series stars Cho Yeo-jeong as Ji-woo, a single mother trapped by a curse. Park Ha-sun, Ko Kyu-pil, and YouTuber Kim Jin-young (DEX) are also part of the cast. Presented at the Cannes International Series Festival, this K-drama mixes mystery and suspense, and stands out as a unique addition to the July lineup.
5- Good Partner
“Good Partner” stars Jang Na-ra and Nam Ji-hyun as two lawyers with opposing personalities in a legal comedy-drama. Jang plays Cha Eun-kyung, an experienced lawyer facing her own divorce, while Nam plays Han Yoo-ri, an idealistic rookie. Directed by Kim Ga-ram, this K-drama explores the contrasting dynamics between the two lawyers as they juggle their careers and personal lives.
6- Serendipity’s Embrace
“Serendipity’s Embrace” is a youth romance inspired by the webtoon “Is It Fate?” » by Nam Ji-eun and Kim In-ho. Kim So-hyun plays Lee Hong-ju, an animation producer who has given up on love. Chae Jong-hyeop plays Kang Hu-young, a financial planner and Hong-ju’s first love, who returns from abroad. Their reunion revives feelings from the past. This K-drama promises a moving love story.
7- No Way Out: The Roulette
“No Way Out: The Roulette” stars Cho Jin-woong as detective Baek Joong-sik, tasked with protecting notorious criminal Kim Kook-ho (Yoo Jae-myung). The K-drama will air on July 31. After Kook-ho’s release, a huge reward sparks a nationwide manhunt. Directed by Choi Kook-hee and written by Lee Su-jin, this series promises intense action and suspense. Originally planned to star the late Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Jin-woong takes the lead in this captivating K-drama.