Some new upcoming K-dramas in August 2024 are keeping fans excited. Most of these have released teasers to give a glimpse of what’s coming, while others have kept their secrets buried, probably until the day of release.
I am looking forward to titles like The Frog, Love Andante, and The Tyrant. That’s just the kind of genre that I really love from the world of K-dramas. Critics’ reviews are already buzzing with anticipation, promising a mix of thrilling mysteries, heartfelt romances, and intense dramas.
Get ready to dive into stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Which one will capture your heart?
Best Upcoming K-dramas in August
Bad Memory Eraser
- Cast: Kim Jae-joong, Jin Se-yun, Lee Jong-won, Yang Hye-ji
- No. of Episodes: 16
- Streaming on: Viki
- Release Date: August 2, 2024
The plot of this comedy K-drama justifies its name. The protagonist of the show, Lee Goon is an athlete who lost his self-esteem after a serious injury. To help him, a memory eraser was used which also resulted in Lee Goon’s maximum self-esteem recovery.
Throughout its weirdly threaded plot, the show will explore romance and comedy. Looking forward to where it stands among all the new K-dramas on the slate for the month!
Love Andante
- Cast: Kwon Hyun-bin, Song Ji-woo
- No. of Episodes: 12
- Streaming on: Lifetime Korea
- Release Date: August 7, 2024
After 70 years of the Korean War North and South Korea collaborated on a Peace Village Project Goseong DMZ. People from both countries decide to spend one year in harmony and interconnect with each other using music as a form. This fictional world is expected to take you to an alternate reality where love, mixed with humor will keep you glued to the screen.
Romance in the House
- Cast: Ji Jin-hee, Kim Ji-soo, Son Na-eun, Minho, Yoon Sanha
- No. of Episodes: 12
- Streaming on: JTBC
- Release Date: August 10, 2024
Byeon Moo-jin, who got bankrupt and divorced almost 14 years ago has returned to his wife and daughter’s lives as a multi-billionaire. But what happened that made him so rich in the time he was apart? Everybody is wondering the same, you, me, his wife, probably his daughter too! I guess we will start getting answers in 12 installments on August 10.
Your Honor
- Cast: Son Hyun Joo, Kim Myung Min, Kim Do Hoon, Jung Eun Chae
- No. of Episodes: 10
- Streaming on: ENA
- Release Date: August 12, 2024
A polar opposite of the K-drama released in 2018 of the same name, Your Honor 2024 tells the tales of two fathers, also polar opposite of each other. One is a judge while the other is a crime king. Both are ready to protect their families at any cost.
That brews the drama, brings the tension, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. So, if you are in the mood to get diverted from comedy and romance, book your calendar for August 12 to catch this show.
Perfect Family
- Cast: Park Ju Hyun, Yoon Se Ah, Kim Byung Chul
- No. of Episodes: 12
- Streaming on: KBS
- Release Date: August 14, 2024
A not-so-perfect family is falling apart after a strange murder. The KBS drama is set to premiere on August 14 and has already become one of the most talked about new releases in the world of K-dramas.
Choi Sun-Hee, the adopted daughter of a suburban family gets tangled in a murder case making things complex for her family. But there’s more to it than you can see or hear, wait until all episodes are live for all the tea.
The Tyrant
- Cast: Cha Seung-Won, Kim Sun-Ho, Kim Kang-Woo, Jo Yoon-Soo
- No. of Episodes: 4
- Streaming on: Disney Plus Hotstar
- Release Date: August 14, 2024
A secret government-approved program goes haywire when the last sample of The Tyrant project goes missing. People from different groups are after this. On the other hand, a former agent Im Sang is tasked with eliminating everyone who had anything to do with the project. What’s this Tyrant project? Why is everyone after it? Let’s wait for its release to have all the answers.
Black Out
- Cast: Byun Yo Han, Go Jun, Kim Bo Ra, Go Bo Gyeol
- No. of Episodes: 14
- Streaming on: MBC TV
- Release Date: August 14, 2024
Two detectives chase the mysteries of a village, which takes them deeper into the dark side of human nature. The show is a dark thriller adapted from a novel. Some other names that you might have heard for this show include Snow White Must Die, Death to Snow White, etc.
Love Next Door
- Cast: Jung Hae-In, Jung So-Min, Kim Ji-Eun
- No. of Episodes: 16
- Streaming on: tvN
- Release Date: August 17, 2024
Choi Seung-Hyo has it all, good looks, popularity, and a reputation as a perfect architect. But there are moments of his life, especially involving Bae Seok-Ryu that he wants to erase forever from his mind. Both, at the age of 4 made memories, plenty of them thanks to the friendship mothers of them both shared. Now as adults, Choi Seung-Hyo and Bae Seok-Ryu have crossed each others’ paths again. Let’s see where the destiny takes them from here!
Pachinko Season 2
- Cast: Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho, Kim Min Ha
- No. of Episodes: 8
- Streaming on: Apple TV+
- Release Date: August 23, 2024
Imagine yourself in Osaka in 1945, right when World War II erupts. This is where our tale begins, following Sun Ja’s relentless fight to safeguard her family, even when it means taking perilous risks. Fast forward to 1989 Tokyo, where Solomon, starting from scratch, faces his own set of challenges. Their paths cross with the elderly Sun Ja, now burdened with worry about her grandson. This interwoven story captures the essence of resilience and the enduring bonds of family across generations.
The Frog
- Cast: Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho, Kim Min Ha
- No. of Episodes: 8
- Streaming on: Netflix
- Release Date: August 23, 2024
One peaceful summer, a mysterious woman arrives at a rural vacation rental, upending the lives of its owners. The story weaves between Sang Joon’s motel in 2000 and Young Ha’s forest pension in 2021, exploring how each man’s life unravels as they struggle to protect what they hold dear amidst the chaos triggered by this enigmatic guest.
Cinderella at 2 AM
- Cast: Shin Hyun Been, Moon Sang Min, Yoon Park
- No. of Episodes: 10
- Streaming on: Coupang Play
- Release Date: August 24, 2024
Based on the web novel Saebyeok Doo Shiui Cinderella, Cinderella at 2 AM is a story of Yun Seo and her choices. Yun Seo has always been independent, especially since she left her family with her brother due to domestic violence. Fast forward, she is now a team leader in a big company and has a boyfriend.
But her boyfriend, Seo Ju Won, is none other than the son of the company’s owner where Yun Seo is employed. Seo Ju Won’s mom offers Yun Seo money and asks her to break up. Will she do it? Or the love is true?
No Gain No Love
- Cast: Shin Min Ah, Kim Young Dae, Lee Sang Yi
- No. of Episodes: 12
- Streaming on: tVN
- Release Date: August 26, 2024
Son Hae Yeong is not ready to lose her job. For some reason, organizing a fake wedding seemed like the best way for her. She recruited Kim Ji Uk to achieve that goal. But Kim Ji Uk is someone who can’t say no or be mean to people. This arrangement between both is surely going to be more than what was planned. But how the story will unravel- that is what I am looking forward to see!
