The month of August is here with its share of new Korean dramas ready to dazzle you. Whether it’s enchanting series that make your heart race or series that get your adrenaline pumping and keep you in suspense, you will have the opportunity to discover the new Korean dramas to watch starting this August 2024.
Check out 10+ new Korean dramas coming out in August 2024
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Bad Memory Eraser나쁜기억 지우개) | August 2nd
In the captivating romantic drama “Bad Memory Eraser”, we witness the love story between Lee Goon and Kyeong Joo Yeon. Once a talented tennis player, Lee Goon faced a career-ending injury, shattering his self-esteem and drastically changing his life. However, an innovative memory erasure technique allows him to emerge revitalized, radiating confidence and charm.
For her part, neuropsychiatrist Kyung Joo Yeon finds herself unwittingly involved in the scenario of Lee Kun’s first love, orchestrated by the manipulation of memory. Furthermore, Lee Goon evolves among intriguing individuals, such as his younger brother Lee Shin, a world tennis star, and Jeon Sae Yan, Lee Shin’s devoted translator.
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Love Adante (사랑의 안단테) | August 7
It is in this captivating Korean romantic drama, “Love Andante”, that we see North and South Korea collaborate on the peace village project in the Goseong Demilitarized Zone which aims to assess the potential of reunification after the declaration that ended 70 years of Korean War. It is with this in mind that South Korean pianist Joo Hyeong and Na Kyung, the daughter of an eminent North Korean official, unwittingly find themselves in a pair to live together.
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Romance in the House (가족X멜로 )| August 10
One of JTBC’s new weekend dramas, “Romance in the House” combines family dynamics and romance in which we discover the story of Byun Moo Jin and Geum Ae Yeon who were once married and have a daughter, Byun Mi Rae, as well as a son, Byun Hyun Jae. Following the failure of her business, Moo Jin lost her ties to her family and after the divorce, Ae Yeon had no choice but to raise her children alone. Eleven years later, she has a part-time job at a store, while Mi Rae, a doctor at the store, supports the family and Hyun Jae, the son, is charming but difficult to live with.
It is then that Moo Jin reappears and reveals himself to be the owner of their building with the aim of reconciling with Ae Yeon, which triggers a conflict with Mi Rae and support from Hyun Jae. Meanwhile, Mi Rae, who is dating former national taekwondo team member Nam Tae Pyung, must confront her hidden identity as a store security guard.
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Your Honor유어 아너)| August 12
In the Korean drama “Your Honor,” we discover the deep fatherly love that two men have for their sons. While one is determined to protect his son, who becomes a killer, the other strives to discover the truth behind his son’s death.
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The Tyrant폭군) | August 14
A thrilling action thriller, “The Tyrant” unravels after the final sample of the infamous “Tyrant Program” unexpectedly disappears during delivery, sparking a relentless chase between a diverse group of characters, each with his own hidden intentions, all of which strive to capture the elusive sample in order to reveal its true power.
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Perfect FamilyPerfect 가족)| August 14
Based on a popular webtoon and directed by talented Japanese filmmaker Isao Yukisada, “Perfect Family” is an exciting new Korean drama that follows the seemingly happy family of Ha Eun Joo, Choi Jin Hyuk and their daughter, Choi Sun Hee, who find themselves involved in a mysterious murder. As things progress, suspicions grow among family members, adding layers of intrigue and tension to the story.
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Black Out블랙아웃) | August 16
A thrilling adaptation of the novel “Snow White Must Die”, the new Korean drama “Black Out” was directed by Byun Young Joo, acclaimed for his gripping mystery in the film “Helpless” and this is his first television series.
It is a crime thriller that tells the thrilling story of a man wrongly accused of murder in a mysterious case where no body has been discovered. It was then years later that he embarked on a quest to discover the truth behind the crime that ruined his life.
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DNA Lover 러버) | August 17
“DNA Lover” is an exciting romantic comedy that brings us the love story of Han So Jin, a geneticist whose relationships often fail, and Shim Yeon Woo, a caring obstetrician. It is through genetic testing that Han So Jin searches for her ideal partner in order to discover her genetic soul mate, taking Shim Yeon Woo with her on her quest.
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Love Next DoorMom friend 아들 ) | August 17
In “Love Next Door,” we witness the love story of two childhood friends. Although the young Korean architect Choi Seung Hyo, who runs the famous architecture studio “In”, is renowned for his exceptional skills, charm and perfect manners, his conflict with Bae Seok Ryu, dating back to their childhood, has left behind memories that he would like to get rid of.
As the two meet again as adults, their different life paths, as well as the young man’s successful career and the young woman’s surprising job change, point to an exciting reunion.
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Pachinko 2 (pachinko 시즌2) | August 22
“Pachinko” introduces us to the epic saga of a four-generation Korean immigrant family, from the Japanese colonial era to the 1980s. During season 2, we will discover in more detail the life of Sunja (Kim Min Ha), who faces motherhood, raising two children, while persevering thanks to her strength and determination.
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The Frogno one Do not have 숲속에서) | August 23
The psychological mystery series “The Frog” features two cottagers living in different eras, including Gu Sang Jun, who runs a motel in the past, and Jeon Young Ha, who runs a guesthouse in the present. The plot takes place in a quiet place in the middle of the woods where a mysterious woman appears and turns the life of the cabin owner upside down. Faced with similar incidents, the two men make completely different choices.
This is a drama directed by famous filmmaker Mo Wan Il, known for his gripping thrillers “Misty” and “The World of the Married”.
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Cinderella at 2PM (새벽 2시의 신데렐라)| August 24
After leaving her cruel family and becoming a confident person, Ha Yun Seo, a team leader at a large company, is admired for her looks, personality, and work ethic. While her young boyfriend, Seo Ju Won, also works at the same company, Yun Seo discovers that the latter comes from a wealthy family that owns the company, leading the young man’s mother to intervene and offer the money for them to separate. Seeing the realities in the face while being pragmatic and disillusioned, Yun Seo accepts the offer, unlike Ju Won, who firmly believes in love and who strives at all costs to win back Yun Seo’s heart.
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No Gain, No Loveloss View 싫어서)| August 26
In the upcoming romantic drama “No Gain, No Love,” we find Son Hae Yeong, a woman who is extremely cautious when it comes to money. Having grown up in the tenderness of her mother, the young woman is often confronted with partners who do not meet her expectations in terms of romantic relationships. That’s when Hae Yeong, at risk of missing out on a promotion, hatches a plan involving a fake marriage by enlisting the help of Kim Ji Uk, a part-time cashier with a big heart and a strong sense of integrity, to that he pretends to be her fiancé.
What’s surprising is that young Ji Uk hesitantly agrees to play the role of her fake groom when she asks him out of the blue, even though they both have some of the least harmonious interactions, and this despite the young man’s talent for easily flattering the customers of the convenience store.
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Queen Woo (우씨 왕후)| August 29
The star-studded historical drama “Queen Woo” follows the relentless quest for power. As the queen finds herself at the center of a intrigue in which five ambitious tribes and princes vie for power following the king’s unexpected disappearance, she must face the challenge of choosing a new king in just 24 hours. , which is a real race against time.
So, which August dramas will you add to your viewing list?