Here’s a complete guide to 10 new Korean drama series that will premiere in August 2023:
AUGUST 4 | The First Responders 2 (SBS)
Genre: Human, Drama
Also known as: The Police Station Next to the Fire Station
Synopsis: The follow-up story of a joint response field log between the fire department, police force, and NFS.
No of episodes: 12
Cast: Kim Rae-won, Son Ho-jun, Gong Seung-yeon
Writer: Min Ji-eun
Director: Shin Kyung-soo
Network: SBS
Streaming platform: Disney+
Date: August 4, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
AUGUST 4 | My Dearest (MBC)
Genre: Historical, Romance
Also known as: Lovers
Synopsis: The story of a man who has no interest in life and marriage, and a woman who has two failed marriages but has a strong will to live and dreams of love again.
No of episodes: 10 (Part 1); 10 (Part 2)
Cast: Namgoong Min, Ahn Eun-jin, Lee Hak-joo, Lee Da-in
Writer: Hwang Jin Young
Director: Kim Sung Yong
Network: MBC
Streaming platform: Viki
Date: August 4, 2023 (Part 1); October 2023 (Part 2)
Trailer and more updates here.
AUGUST 9 | Moving (Disney+)
Genre: Supernatural, Fantasy, Action
Synopsis: The story about teenagers who try to hide their superpowers from people and their parents who try to hide their painful past.
Based on: the webtoon, “Moving” by Kang Full
No of episodes: 20
Cast: Lee Jung-ha, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Zo In-sung, Kim Sung-kyun, Go Yoon-jung, Kim Do-hoon
Writer: Kang Full
Director: Park In-jae
Network: Disney+
Date: August 9, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
AUGUST 10 | The Killing Vote (SBS)
Genre: Thriller, Legal, Crime
Also known as: Death Penalty Vote
Synopsis: A mysterious figure conducts a survey via text about the concept of a nationwide death penalty vote against vicious criminals who managed to escape the law.
No of episodes: 12
Cast: Park Hae Jin, Park Sung Woong, Lim Ji Yeon
Writer: Joo Yoon Yeong
Director: Park Shin Woo
Network: SBS
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Date: August 10, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
AUGUST 11 | Cruel Intern (TVING)
Genre: Office, Comedy, Slice of life
Synopsis: A woman in her 40s returns to work as an intern after seven years of being cut off from her job.
No of episodes: 12
Cast: Ra Mi-ran, Uhm Ji-won
Writer: Park Yeon-kyeong
Director: Han Sang-jae
Network: TVING
Streaming platform: Viu
Date: August 11, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
AUGUST 12 | Behind Your Touch (JTBC)
Genre: Comedy, Thriller, Fantasy, Drama
Also known as: Hip
Synopsis: A countryside drama about a veterinarian and a police detective who keep bumping into each other at a farming village and grow closer together as they solve crime cases.
No of episodes: 16
Cast: Han Ji-min, Lee Min-ki, Suho
Writers: Lee Nam-gyoo, Oh Bo-hyeon, Kim Da-hee
Directors: Kim Seok-yoon, Choi Bo-yoon
Network: JTBC
Streaming platform: Netflix
Date: August 12, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
AUGUST 18 | Mask Girl (Netflix)
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Synopsis: An office worker who is insecure about her looks becomes a masked internet personality by night — until a chain of ill-fated events overtakes her life.
Based on: the webtoon, “Mask Girl” by Maemi
No of episodes: 7
Cast: Go Hyun-jung, Nana, Ahn Jae-hong, Yeom Hye-ran
Writer: Kim Yong-hoon
Director: Kim Yong-hoon
Network: Netflix
Date: August 18, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
AUGUST 21 | My Lovely Boxer (KBS2)
Genre: Sports, Drama
Synopsis: A female boxing star who disappeared 3 years ago, faces a new turning point in life upon meeting a cold-blooded agent who treats sports success and athletes with match-fixing for money.
Based on: the novel “Pure Boxer” by Choo Jong Nam
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Lee Sang-yeob, Kim So-hye
Writer: Kim Min-joo
Directors: Choi Sang-yeol, Hong Eung-mi
Network: KBS2
Streaming platform: TBA
Date: August 21, 2023
Trailer and more updates here
AUGUST 23 | Destined With You (JTBC)
Genre: Romance, Fantasy
Also known as: This Love Is Irresistible; This Relationship Is Force Majeure
Synopsis: The irresistible romance between a civil servant who obtains a forbidden book that was thoroughly sealed 300 years ago and a popular lawyer who becomes a victim of the forbidden book.
No of episodes: 16
Cast: Rowoon, Jo Boah
Writer: Noh Ji-sul
Director: Nam Ki-hoon
Network: JTBC
Streaming platform: Netflix
Date: August 23, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
AUGUST 28 | New Recruit 2 (ENA)
Genre: Military, Black comedy
Synopsis: The follow-up story of a military recruit who enlists in a place, meeting all kinds of people with different personalities, from the good to the bad.
Based on: the web animation created by YouTuber Jangbbijju
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Kim Min Ho, Nam Tae Woo, Kim Ji Suk
Writers: Ahn Yong-jin, Jangbbijju, Kim Dan
Director: Min Jin Ki
Network: ENA
Streaming platform: TBA
Date: August 28, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
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