There are lots of new dramas coming our way this month! There should be a little something for everyone. Let’s see what we have to look forward to in this August 2024 edition of “Korean Dramas You Need to Be Watching.”
This monthly series is meant to keep you updated on what’s happening in that amazing world of Korean dramas so that you don’t miss out on anything! Here are the kdramas you should keep an eye out for in August 2024:
My Pick:
1. Bad Memory Eraser
Bad Memory Eraser is a romance about a man (Kim Jaejoong) who uses a memory eraser to change his life and a neuropsychiatrist (Jin Se Yeon) who has his fate in her hands.
Bad Memory Eraser is scheduled to premiere August 2 on MBN.
PREMIERING IN AUGUST:
2. DNA Lover
DNA Lover is a romantic comedy that follows the relationship between a genetic researcher (Jung In Sun) trying to find love through genes and a gynecologist (Choi Siwon) that doesn’t believe in fate or marriage.
DNA Lover is scheduled to premiere August 17 on TV Chosun.
3. Black Out
Black Out is about a man (Byun Yo Han) who returns to his hometown after he is released from prison for murder and gets involved in a mysterious event there.
Black Out is scheduled to premiere August 16 on MBC.
4. Love Next Door
Love Next Door is a romantic comedy that follows the story of woman (Jung So Min) with a difficult life who is trying to start over and her mom’s friend’s son (Jung Hae In) who was part of the darkest time of her life.
Love Next Door is scheduled to premiere August 17 on tvN.
5. No Gain No Love
No Gain No Love is a romantic comedy about a woman (Shin Min Ah) who enters a fake marriage with a part-time convenience store worker (Kim Young Dae) so that she won’t become disadvantaged.
No Gain No Love is scheduled to premiere August 26 on TVING.
6. Queen Woo
Queen Woo is a historical about a Queen (Jeon Jong Seo) who finds herself in the midst of a huge power struggle after her husband the king suddenly passes away and she needs to quickly find a new king.
Queen Woo is scheduled to premiere August 29 on TVING.
7. Perfect Family
Perfect Family is about a model student (Park Ju Hyun) at the top of her class with a seemingly perfect family whose friend is murdered which results in her whole family getting caught up in the aftermath during an investigation by police (Kim Myung Soo and Kim Do Hyun).
Perfect Family is scheduled to premiere August 14 on KBS.
8. Romance in the House
Romance in the House is about a group of people who feel their lives are incomplete that come together as a family. They include a billionaire (Ji Jin Hee), his ex-wife (Kim Ji Soo), and a dependable eldest daughter (Son Na Eun).
Romance in the House is scheduled to premiere August 10 on JTBC.
9. Your Honor
Your Honor is about two fathers, one an upright and caring man (Son Hyun Joo) while the other is a ruthless crime boss (Kim Myung Min), who go to extreme lengths to protect their children.
Your Honor is scheduled to premiere August 12 on ENA.
10. Pachinko 2
Pachinko 2 is an epic generational tale that chronicles the life of a woman (Kim Min Ha/Youn Yuh Jung) who fell in love during the Japanese occupation of Korea and eventually has to leave her homeland and try to survive.
Pachinko 2 is scheduled to premiere August 23 on Apple TV+.
Other Premieres & Ongoing Dramas
(These dramas will be highlighted in the coming months)
Cinderella at 2 AM
Good Partner
The Frog
The Tyrant
AND SO YOU’RE UP TO DATE,
OTHER DRAMAS THAT WILL BE ENDING IN AUGUST:
The Auditors
The Auditors is about a cold-hearted audit team leader (Shin Ha Kyun) and a passionate new employee (Lee Jung Ha) at a construction company.
The Auditors airs Saturday and Sunday on tvN.
No Way Out: The Roulette
No Way Out: The Roulette is a thriller about a 20 billion won bounty that is put out for the killing of a terrible criminal (Yoo Jae Myung) who is released from prison and a detective (Jo Jin Woong) assigned to protect the criminal.
No Way Out: The Roulette airs Wednesday on U+Mobile TV.
Serendipity’s Embrace
Serendipity’s Embrace follows the story of people in their youth as they mature including an animation producer (Kim So Hyun) who had a difficult past relationship so she is now afraid of love. She unexpectedly reunites with her first love from high school who is now a financial planner (Chae Jong Hyeop).
Serendipity’s Embrace airs Monday and Tuesday on tvN.
Miss Night and Day
Miss Night and Day is a romantic comedy about a young woman (Jung Eun Ji) looking for a job who is in her own body during the day but gets trapped in the body of a 50 year old woman (Lee Jung Eun) at night and an intelligent prosecutor (Choi Jin Hyuk) who gets involved with her.
Miss Night and Day Saturday and Sunday on JTBC.
The Player 2: Master of Swindlers
The Player 2: Master of Swindlers is an action crime drama about a group of con artists working for redemption by helping recover goods from other criminals. Starring Song Seung Heon and Oh Yeon Seo
The Player 2: Master of Swindlers airs Monday and Tuesday on tvN.
My Sweet Mobster
My Sweet Mobster is a romantic comedy about a kids’ content creator (Han Sun Hwa) and a former gang leader turned CEO (Uhm Tae Goo) who helps gang members released from prison turn their lives around.
My Sweet Mobster airs Wednesday and Thursday on JTBC.
What dramas are you looking forward to or enjoying in August?
Make sure to get caught up because there are more dramas coming your way in September!
For the latest dramas, check out the
September 2024 Drama Guide
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