Must-Watch Korean Dramas Releasing This August

Get ready for an exciting month of Korean dramas releasing this August! From heartwarming romances to thrilling mysteries, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s take a sneak peek at some of the highly anticipated dramas hitting your screens this month.

First up, we have “Moving,” a Disney+ original starring Ryu SeungRyong, Han HyoJoo, Zo InSung, Cha TaeHyun, Ryu SeungBum, Kim SungKyun, Lee JungHa, Go YounJung, and Kim DoHoon. Based on the eponymous webtoon by Kang Full, the series is a supernatural drama that deals with three teenager high school students and their parents who discover their super powers. 

For those who enjoy a good mystery, “The Killing Vote” promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. This webtoon-based drama follows a mysterious figure known as Gaetal, who conducts surveys via text message to decide whether to put certain vicious criminals to death, then murders them based on the results. Starring Park HaeJin, Park SungWoong and Lim JiYeon, prepare yourself for intense suspense and unexpected plot twists.

If you’re in the mood for a good laugh with a touch of mystery, “Behind Your Touch” is one drama you won’t want to miss. It is about a veterinarian with psychometric powers, and a hot-blooded detective who fall in love with each other while solving minor crime cases in a small town in Mujin, Chungcheong-do. Starring Han JiMin, Lee MinKi and EXO’s SuHo, get ready to experience a different vibe of thriller drama.

Next up is “The First Responders Season 2.” After it’s first season’s success, the team of detective Jin HoGae, played by Kim RaeWon is back to saving lives. This series is about a joint response field log between the police who catch criminals and firefighters who catch fires. The police station and the fire station jointly respond to fierce scenes between crime, disasters and emergencies. Also included in the cast are Son HoJun and Gong SeungYeon (who also starred in “Are You Human?”).

Another Korean series releasing next month is “My Dearest,” a period-romantic drama starring veteran actor NamKoong Min, Lee DaIn, Ahn EunJin and Lee HakJoo. This beautiful tale explores the story of people who cultivate hope in the midst of hardship. Get ready to experience a rollercoaster of emotions as their journey unfolds.

Next on the list is “My Lovely Boxer“. The series follows the story of a female boxing star who disappeared three years ago to live a new life and faces a new turning point in life upon meeting a cold-blooded agent who treats sports success and athletes with match-fixing for money. Starring Lee SangYeob, Kim SoHye and Kim JinWoo, “My Lovely Boxer” is surely a promising drama to watch for.

Lastly, we have “Mask Girl,” a black comedy drama also based on webtoon. It tells the story of an ordinary office worker with an appearance complex who gets caught up in an unintended incident while working as an internet BJ while covering her face with a mask every night.  

With these captivating dramas set to grace our screens this August, there’s no doubt that Korean entertainment continues to captivate audiences worldwide. So mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable month filled with romance, mystery, and heartfelt stories that will keep you hooked from start to finish!