Binge-Worthy August: 6 New Exciting Korean Dramas To Add To Your Watchlist

Exciting times lie ahead for K-drama lovers in August, with a wide array of new series set to premiere. Following the emotional rollercoaster in July, which included the captivating 'Not Others' starring Girls' Generation's Sooyoung, this month guarantees even more thrills. Whether you prefer a short 7-episode series or a long 300-episode one, the upcoming August list caters to all preferences. For your convenience, we've compiled a comprehensive collection of upcoming Korean dramas.

1. ‘The First Responders’ Season 2

In the first season of this anticipated Korean drama, the police force, fire department, and paramedic team collaborated to protect the city from disastrous events. However, in season two, the spotlight shifts to the synergy among the fire department, police force, and National Forensic Service (NFS) as they confront unprecedented occurrences. Mark your calendars for August 4, 2023, when you can catch this thrilling series on Disney+Hotstar.

2. ‘Moving’

‘Moving,’ based on the webtoon of the same title, revolves around a group of students who inherit extraordinary powers from their parents. To safeguard their families from exploitation, they must conceal their abilities. However, when situations push them to reveal themselves, the question arises: Can they effectively hide from the world? Don't miss the premiere of this intriguing K-drama on August 9, 2023, available on Disney+Hotstar.

3. ‘My Dearest’

The highly-anticipated series ‘My Dearest’ stars Namgoong Min and Ahn Eun-ji in leading roles. This historical-romance, set during the Qing invasion of the Joseon Dynasty, follows Lee Jang-hyun (Namgoong Min), who mysteriously climbs the social ladder in his village. With 10 episodes, the MBC show boasts an impressive cast, including Namgoong Min, Ahn Eun Jin, Lee Hak Joo, and Lee Da In. Directed by Kim Sung Yong and written by Hwang Jin Young, the drama is set to captivate audiences when it premieres on August 4, 2023.

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4. ‘Mask Girl’

Adapted from the 2015-2018 webcomic, ‘Mask Girl’ is a dark comedy series featuring Kim Mo-mi (Ko Hyun-jung), an ordinary office worker with a secret double life as a masked broadcast jockey. To relive her childhood dream of performing, she anonymously live-streams as she believes she's lost her looks with age. Ahn Jae-hong plays Joo Oh-nam, Mo-mi's co-worker and secret admirer, who discovers her true identity as Mask Girl. Don't miss this intriguing K-drama, streaming on Netflix starting from August 18, 2023.

5. ‘Behind Your Touch’

The upcoming comedy ‘Behind Your Touch’ stars Han Ji-min and Lee Min-ki in lead roles. Han plays Bong Ye-boon, a curious small-town veterinarian with a unique psychometric ability to see the past of living beings, but only when she touches their butts. Lee portrays Moon Jang-yeol, an ambitious detective who discovers Ye-boon's abilities and joins forces with her to gain an edge in solving cases. Prepare for laughs and mysteries as this K-drama premieres on Netflix from August 12, 2023.

6. ‘National Death Penalty Vote’

August (Daily horoscope for august 1 )2023 brings the highly-anticipated release of the Korean drama ‘National Death Penalty Vote,’ inspired by the 2015 webtoon ‘Kookminsahyungtopyo’ written by Eom Se-yoon and illustrated by Jung Yi-poom. The plot centres around Dog Mask, an enigmatic figure operating in a virtual world, who carries out executions based on public voting. Witnessing the peril faced by ordinary citizens, the lead investigator (Hae-jin), a former legal scholar (Sung-woong), and a police officer (Lim) unite forces to put an end to the chaos. Tune in to this thrilling series starting from August 10, 2023.

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