Here’s a complete guide to 6 new Korean drama series that will premiere in July 2023:
JULY 5 | Shadow Detective 2 (Disney+)
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Also known as: Old Detective, Veteran Detective
Synopsis: The follow-up story of the police detective who was framed for a murder and blackmailed by a mysterious man into re-investigating certain cases.
No of episodes: 8
Cast: Lee Sung-min, Jin Goo, Kyung Soo-jin, Lee Hak-joo, Kim Shin-rok
Writer: Lim Chang-se
Director: Han Dong-hwa
Streaming platform: Disney+
Date: July 5, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 17 | Not Others (ENA)
Genre: Family, Comedy
Also known as: Strangers
Synopsis: The fun and heartwarming story of a single, bubbly mother who works as a physical therapist and her cool-headed daughter who works at a police station.
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Choi Sooyoung, Jeon Hye-jin, Ahn Jae-wook, Park Sung-hoon
Writer: Min Seon Ae
Director: Lee Min Woo
Network: Genie TV / ENA
Streaming platform: Viu, Viki
Date: July 17, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 26 | Longing For You (ENA)
Genre: Mystery, Crime
Also known as: I’ve Been Waiting For You For A Long Time; I’ve Waited A Long Time For You
Synopsis: The story of a busybody detective who embarks to avenge his younger brother.
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Na In-woo, Kim Ji-eun, Kwon Yool, Bae Jong-ok, Lee Kyu-han, Jung Sang-hoon
Writer: Kwon Min Soo
Director: Han Chul Soo
Network: ENA
Streaming platform: Viu, Viki
Date: July 26, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 28 | D.P. 2 (Netflix)
Genre: Military, Action, Drama
Synopsis: The follow-up story of the mission to catch the enlistees who desert the army camp.
Based on: the webtoon D.P Dog’s Day by Kim Bo-tong
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Jung Hae-in, Koo Kyohwan, Son Sukku, Kim Sung-kyun, Ji Jin-hee, Kim Ji-hyun
Writers: Kim Bo-tong, Han Jun-hee
Director: Han Jun-hee
Network: Netflix
Date: July 28, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 29 | The Uncanny Counter 2 (tvN)
Genre: Fantasy, Thriller, Action
Synopsis: A group of demon hunters called “Counters” have become stronger after acquiring new powers in the second season, fighting against more powerful new demons.
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Jo Byeong-gyu, Yoo Joon-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Suk-hwan, Jin Sun-kyu, Kang Ki-young, Yoo In-soo
Writers: Yeo Ji-na, Yoo Seon-dong, Kim Sae-bom
Directors: Yoo Seon-dong, Park Bong-seop
Network: tvN
Streaming platform: Netflix
Date: July 29, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 31 | My Lovely Liar (tvN)
Genre: Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
Also known as: Truth; Useless Lies
Synopsis: The story about a woman who has lost faith in other people due to her supernatural ability to detect lies and an innocent man who hides himself from the world after being framed for murder.
No of episodes: 16
Cast: Kim So-hyun, Hwang Min-hyun, Seo Ji-hoon
Writer: Seo Jeong-eun
Director: Nam Sung-woo
Network: tvN
Streaming platform: Viu
Date: July 31, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
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