Attention K-drama fans, prepare to be ecstatic and maybe even sob, because August 2024 is packed!
A wave of exciting new Korean dramas is emerging in August 2024 and taking the TV world by storm. From heart-stopping romances to heart-pounding thrillers, the latest selection is sure to captivate viewers around the world. Let’s take a closer look at the most anticipated Korean k-dramas hitting screens this month.
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Bad Memory Eraser with Kim Jae-Joong, Jin Se-Yeon (August 2, 2024)
Premiering August 2, ‘Bad Memory Eraser’ is a one-of-a-kind romantic comedy that’s sure to make you laugh. It stars Kim Jae-Joong as Lee Kun, a former tennis prodigy whose career was cut short due to injury. Desperate to regain his confidence, he tries a new treatment called “memory eraser” that erases his past trauma and restores him to happier memories, including a made-up first love with his psychiatrist, Kyung Joo-Yeon (Jin Se-Yeon ).
The clash between reality and implanted memories, however, causes hilarious chaos and Kun and Joo-Yeon must deal with the unexpected results of altering the past.
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Family by Choice with Hwang In-Yeop, Jung Chae-Yeon, Bae Hyun-Sung (August 7, 2024)
Premiering on August 7, JTBC’s heartwarming drama “Family by Choice” is all about the enduring power of friendship and follows three childhood best friends, including Kim Sa-Ha (Hwang In-Yeop), Park Ha -Neul (Jung Chae-Yeon) and Han Ji-Wan (Bae Hyun-Sung) who formed an unbreakable bond despite not being related by blood. It is after ten years of pursuing their dreams that these young people find themselves and navigate adulthood, while facing the resurgence of old feelings and hidden truths from their past.
“Family by Choice” addresses themes of love, loss and the importance of the family you choose.
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Romance in the House with Ji Jin-Hee, Son Na-Eun and SHINee by Minho (August 10, 2024)
JTBC’s new series “Romance in the House” also known as “Family X Melo”, scheduled to air on August 10, delves into the complexities of family dynamics with a pinch of romance. Veteran actor Ji Jin-Hee plays Byun Moo-Jin, a single father who struggles to connect with his two children, Byun Mi-Rae (Son Na-Eun) and Byun Woo-Jin (played by an actor whose name has not yet been revealed). That’s when a charming young boarder named Nam Tae-Pyung (played by SHINee’s Minho) rents a room in their house and as he integrates into the family, unexpected bonds are forged. These new connections challenge long-held beliefs and raise the possibility of love in unconventional places.
Romance in the House is a heartwarming and humorous exploration of family, forgiveness and finding love where you least expect it.
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Your Honor with Son Hyun-Joo (August 12, 2024)
Based on the Israeli series Kvodo, “Your Honor” is a suspenseful legal thriller that stars Son Hyun-Joo as Song Pan-Ho, a respected judge who hides a dark secret and will premiere on August 12, 2024. After his son becomes involved in a powerful criminal organization, Pan-Ho must make a difficult decision that blurs the lines between justice and morality.
In this series, we witness intense legal battles, difficult choices and the quest for redemption, so much so that we are kept in suspense and questioning what the real meaning of ‘honor.
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Perfect Family with Kim Byung-Chul (August 14, 2024)
Based on a popular webtoon, “Perfect Family” is a mystery thriller that reveals the dark side of the perfect facade and is scheduled to premiere on August 14. The series follows the seemingly perfect Choi family whose world falls apart when their daughter is involved in a shocking murder case. Longtime actor Kim Byung-Chul stars as Choi Jin-Hyuk, a powerful lawyer who is desperate to save his daughter from the accusation. As suspicions and doubts begin to surface, the once-united family begins to tear itself apart, causing them to question everything they knew about each other.
“Perfect Family” is a gripping exploration of family secrets, betrayal and what we are willing to do to protect those we love.
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Black Out with Byun Yo-Han (August 16, 2024 )
If you want to delve into a puzzling mystery then watch “Black Out,” premiering August 16.
Based on the acclaimed novel “Snow White Must Die” by Nele Neuhaus, this drama takes viewers on a twist-filled journey through a single night struck by a power outage. Starring Byun Yo-Han, “Black Out” delves into the chilling aftermath of a mysterious power outage that plunges a seemingly ordinary town into chaos. As secrets are revealed and hidden agendas come to light, a detective must race against time to piece together the puzzle before the darkness claims another victim.
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DNA Lover with Jung In-Sun, Choi Si-Won, Lee Tae-Hwan (August 17, 2024)
In “DNA Lover”, which will premiere on August 17, we witness the meeting of science and romance. For this original romantic comedy, Jung In-Sun plays Han So-Jin, a passionate genetics researcher, tired of her romantic failures.
Determined to find love based on compatibility, So-Jin then embarks on a quest to discover her perfect genetic match, before meeting two potential suitors, including Shim Yeon-Woo (Choi Si-Won), a charming obstetrician-gynecologist, and Shim Yeon-Woo (Lee Tae-Hwan), a firefighter with a big heart. Exploring the world of DNA dating, So-Jin is led to wonder if love is truly written in the genes or if scientific data is not enough to create a lasting relationship.
In “DNA Lover,” we witness a humorous and heartwarming exploration of modern dating, love and the unexpected twists and turns that fate can have in store for us.
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Love Next Door with Jung Hae-In, Jung So-Min (August 17, 2024)
If you’re a fan of the “childhood friends who become lovers” genre then you won’t want to miss “Love Next Door,” premiering August 17.
Starring Jung Hae-In and Jung So-Min, this charming romantic comedy tells the story of Choi Seung-Hyo, a successful architect with a mysterious past. As his childhood enemy, Bae Seok-Ryu, becomes his neighbor, their past hilariously collides with the present and the latter, once a brilliant student, now finds himself unemployed and looking for a new direction in his life. As they meet, their childhood rivalry turns into something unexpected, forcing them to confront their past and consider the possibility of a love that would develop right next to home.
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Pachinko 2 with Lee Min-Ho (August 23, 2024)
On August 23, 2024, the highly anticipated second season of Pachinko arrives on Apple TV+. Based on the bestselling novel by Min Jin Lee, Pachinko Season 2 continues the captivating saga of the Sunja family, immersing us in the lives of this Korean immigrant family across generations, as they navigate life in Japan and even beyond. We will discover love, resilience and the quest for a better life during a turbulent historical period.
Among the stars of the series, new recruits, like Kim Sung-Kyu, will be added to the cast, promising a captivating exploration of family, identity and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
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Cinderella at 2 AM with Shin Hyun-Bin, Moon Sang-Min (August 24, 2024)
If you like K-Drama and unconventional stories, then don’t miss “Cinderella at 2 AM” on Coupang Play starting August 24. This modern adaptation of the classic fairy tale does without glass slippers and pumpkin-shaped carriages. We find Shin Hyun-Bin as Ha Yoon-Seo, a pragmatic and independent career woman who ends her relationship with her rich boyfriend, Seo Joo-Won (Moon Sang-Min) and what makes the difference with the fairy tale, it is that the latter who is a charming heir to a chaebol empire refuses to accept the breakup.
“Cinderella at 2 AM” is a funny and heartwarming story in which Joo-Won tries to win back Yoon-Seo’s love while facing the challenges of love and independence in a world that often prioritizes to status.
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No Gain No Love with Shin Min-Ah, Kim Young-Dae (August 26, 2024)
August’s K-Dramas include “No Gain No Love,” a refreshing romantic comedy that will premiere on tvN and TVING on August 26. It is in the role of Son Hae-Young that Shin Min-Ah returns to our screens, a pragmatic woman who prioritizes financial stability. As a series of unfortunate events threatens her savings, Hae-Young makes a calculated decision, namely a marriage contract with Kim Ji-Wook (played by Kim Young-Dae), who, known for his aversion to conflict , agrees to the marriage to avoid causing trouble for his family.
In “No Gain No Love,” we witness the funny and realistic story of an unlikely couple who must deal with the unexpected results of their marriage contract. Themes of love, compromise and the true meaning of partnership are explored.
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The Frog with Yoon Kye-Sang, Kim Yoon-Seok (August 2024)
Discover a unique mystery with a touch of the supernatural with “The Frog”, a drama that combines the stories of two men, Goo Sang-Joon (Yoon Kye-Sang) and Jeon Young-Ha (Kim Yoon-Seok) and which will arrive on Netflix next August (release date to be confirmed). While Sang-Joon runs a motel in a rural area during the summer of 2000, Young-Ha runs a remote guesthouse nestled in the forest during the summer of 2021. Following strange events, the two men are forced to face each other to similar incidents, while being separated by time.
“The Frog” promises us a suspenseful exploration of parallel realities, mysteries and the lasting impact of the past on the present.
So, which K-Drama are you most looking forward to?
