Get ready to mark your calendars and prep your streaming listsโAugust 2024 brings a cozy line-up of Korean dramas you wonโt want to miss! From heart-pounding thrillers to swoon-worthy romances, this monthโs offerings promise to captivate and entertain with their unique twists and star-studded casts. Dive into these highly anticipated dramas and let them whisk you to thrilling new worlds! So, mark your calendars, grab your favorite snacks, and begin your viewing marathon for August! Don’t miss out on these captivating storiesโyour next favorite show is just a click away!
Bad Memory Eraser | August 2 | Where to Watch: MBN, Viki
Bad Memory Eraser” is a romantic drama about Lee Goon and Kyeong Joo-Yeon. After an injury in a tennis match, Lee Goon loses his willpower. His life is turned upside down. But one day, he uses a memory eraser, and he is back to being a confident and charismatic person again. Kyeong Joo-Yeon was Lee Goonโs first love, and she is also a psychiatrist at the brain research center. One day, Lee Goon meets Kyeong Joo-Yeon, and they start to get close and eventually fall in love. At first, Kyeong Joo-Yeon denies her emotions. But will she ultimately fall for Lee Goon? The series stars Yang Hye Ji from “Nevertheless.”
Romance in the House | August 10 | Where to Watch: JTBC
“Romance in the House” is a family drama about Byeon Mu-Jin and Geum Ye-Yeon. Once happily married, Mu-Jin and Ye-Yeon have two kids, Mi-Rae and Hyun-Jae. When the kids were young, Ye-Yeon divorced Mu-Jin, as Mu-Jin had attempted many business ventures but failed in all of them. Many years later, Mu-Jin buys the villa his family is living in and returns, hoping to reconcile with his wife and family.
Mi-Rae works in a big mart and is opposed to her father’s return to the family. However, the troublesome Hyun-Jae wants the family to be back together. Still, Mu-Jin’s return with money seems suspicious to many people. Meanwhile, Mi-Rae starts dating a former member of the national taekwondo team, Nam Tae-Pyeong, who is now working as a security guard at the big mart. Tae-Pyeong hides the truth that his father owns the big mart from Mi-Rae.
Your Honor | August 12 | Where to Watch: ENA, Genie TV
“Your Honor” is a crime thriller about two fathers fighting against each other to protect their loved ones. The story is set in a fictionalized Woowon City. Song Pan-Ho is a respected judge with a great sense of justice and a successful life. Kim Gang-Heon operates a cartel. He is cold and cruel, as required by his job, but he is surprisingly warm and loving to his kid. Song Pan-Ho and Kim Gang-Heon come face to face when there is a problem in the city.ย They fight each other to protect the ones they love. The series stars Kim Myung Min from “Law School” and Jung Eun Chae from “The King: Eternal Monarch.”
The Tyrant | August 14 | Where to Watch: Disney+
“The Tyrant” is a crime sci-fi drama about a government research program called The Tyrant. The Tyrant is a powerful biochemical enhancer, but the last sample goes missing. Many people are after the last sample for their own needs, and Im Sang, a former agent who now has turned into a hitman, has been tasked to eliminate everyone involved in the project Tyrant.
Choi is the bureau director of a government agency but works on the tyrant project unofficially. Paul is an agent of a foreign intelligence agency, and, like others, he wants the last sample of the tyrant. The debate is whether to continue using the tyrant after finding the last sample or destroy it once and for all. The series stars Cha Seung Won from “A Korean Odyssey” and Kim Seon Ho from “Hometown Cha Cha Cha.”
Perfect Family | August 14 | Where to Watch: KBS2
“Perfect Family” is a mystery drama based on a webtoon. The story follows Seon Hee and her happy family. On the outside, it seems like the happiest family until Seon Heeโs friend Kyung Ho dies. Seon Hee is now involved in a murder case, making the family suspicious of each other and everyone around them. Seon Heeโs father is a successful lawyer. Choi Sun-Hee is a housewife willing to go to any lengths to protect her family. Kyung Ho has repeatedly asked Seon Hee to start dating, but he gets rejected. However, he still saves Seon Hee from danger before unfortunate incidents occur. The series reunites Yoon Se Ah and Kim Byung Chul as a couple from “SKY Castle.”
Black Out | August 16 | Where to Watch: MBC
“Black Out” is a crime thriller about Ko Jung-Woo and Muchon Town. When Jung-woo was young, he was smart and was about to go to medical school. But he was charged with murdering two of his classmates. After spending a decade in prison, Jung-Woo returns to Muchon Town, unable to recall ever murdering anyone. Troubled by his past and Muchon Twon reminding him of his life, he decides to leave. However, mysterious things start to occur around him, forcing him to stay back in his hometown.
Jung-Woo decides to investigate what exactly happened on the day two of his classmates were murdered. Meanwhile, No Sang-Cheol, a smart detective, gets a demotion after his bride is murdered on the day of the wedding, and Sang-Cheol loses himself. Now Sang-Cheol is transferred to Muchon Town, where he starts investigating Jung-Wooโs case because of an incident in the town. The series stars Byun Yo-han from “Mr. Sunshine” and Go Bo Gyeol from “Hi, Bye Mama.”
DNA Lover | August 17 | Where to Watch: TV Chosun
“DNA Lover” is a romantic comedy-drama that follows a genetic researcher and a gynecologist. So Jin loves DNA and is tired of bad relationships. After her breakup with a playboy, So Jin, she uses DNA to find a perfect match for her. Yeon Woo does not believe in marriage, but So Jin finds he can be her ideal match. So Jin also has another potential match, Kang Hoon, who is a firefighter. So Jin needs to decide who she will pick as her partner. The story revolves around So Jinโs quest to find her love with exciting stories of love, friendship, and struggles in life.
Love Next Door | August 17 | Where to Watch: Netflix, TvN
Love Next Door” is a romantic comedy that follows the story of Choi Seung Hyo and Bae Seok Ryu. Choi Seung-Hyo and Bae Seok Ryu had known each other since childhood when their mothers were friends. As children, Bae Seok Ryu excelled in everything she put her mind to, and Choi Seung-Hyo used to excel in everything. But he has memories from his childhood that he wishes to erase. When they were kids, Bae Seok Ryu stood up to bullies and protected Choi Seung-Hyo and used to call Choi Seung-Hyo a baby.
Meanwhile, Choi Seung-Hyo would call Bae Seok Ryu the first unstable he had ever met. As adults, they each go their own way. Seung-Hyo is successful, but Seok Ryu is unemployed, and they bump into each other. The tables turn in adulthood as Seung-Hyo protects Seok Ryu in adulthood. The series stars Jung Hae In from D.P., Jung So Min from “Alchemy of Souls,” and Yun Ji On from “Tomorrow.”
The Frog | August 23 | Where to Watch: Netflix
“The Frog” is a mystery thriller about two cottage owners who lived in different times and their experiences. In the present day, Jeon Young-Ha is running a cottage nestled deep in the woods, and his carefree life is disturbed when a strange woman, Yoo Sung-A, appears at the cottage. Once the woman appears, she starts getting aggressive and behaves in a violent manner, scarring the owner. Many years ago, the same cottage was run by Koo Sang-Joon, who was living with his family. One summer, something terrible happened at the cottage, causing losses to Sang-Joon. During that time, Yoon Bo-Min was a police officer there. After many years, she returned and closely watched Young-Ha and the cottage. The series stars Lee Jung Eun from “Law School.”
Pachinko Season 2 | August 23 | Where to Watch: Apple TV+
“Pachinko” is a historical drama based on a novel by the same name and tells the story of many generations of a family after they moved to Japan before World War II. Sun-ja tells the story, and season 2 continues where it is left off.ย In season 2, we see the story of Sun-Jaโs family as they try to survive World War II in Japan (Osaka) during the 1940s. Sun-Ja decides to help her family survive, and we are introduced to Solomonโs journey in 1989, when he starts from scratch by making a business deal, allowing him to be open to new opportunities. The series stars Youn Yuh Jung from “Dear My Friends” and Lee Min Ho from “Legend of the Blue Sea.”
Cinderella At 2 AM | August 24 | Where to Watch: Netflix, COUPANG TV
“Cinderella At 2 AM” is a romantic comedy based on a webtoon telling the story of Ha Yoon-seo and Seo Joo-won. Ha Yoon-seo left home at a young age and now works as a brand manager at a big credit card company. Seo Joo-won is disguised as a newcomer to the same company, although his mother owns the company, and he is a third-generation chaebol. Eventually, Yoon-seo and Joo-won start dating. But Yoon-seo is unaware that Joo-won is wealthy and powerful. Soon, Joo-wonโs mother finds out about their romance, reaches out to Yoon-Seo, and gives her money to break up with Joo-won. As it seems to be a sensible choice, Yoon-seo does as she is told. But Joo-won believes in fighting for his love and does not give in to the breakup so easily.
No Gain, No Love | August 26 | Where to Watch: TvN, Prime Video
“No Gain, No Love” is a romantic comedy revolving around Son Hae-Young and Kim Ji-Wook. Hae-Young loves money and despises losing anything, and she will go to any lengths to ensure she does not incur losses. One day, she realizes that she will lose her promotion and decides to have a fake wedding with Ji-Wook. Ji-Wook is a kind and helpful man working part-time at a convenience store who cannot see anyone in distress. However, Hae-Young is Ji-Wookโs customer, and Ji-Wook does not get along very well with Hae-Young. Despite that, when Hae-Young offers the proposal for a fake wedding, Ji-Wook readily accepts. Now, Ji-Wook is stuck as many things start to unravel, dragging him amidst Hae-Youngโs life’s chaos. The series stars Kim Young Dae from “Extraordinary You” and Lee Sang Yi from “Bloodhounds.”
