Pachinko Season 2 And Other Must-Watch K-Dramas That Will Keep You Glued To The Screen This August
Korean drama fans who would rather stay inside and binge thrilling actioners as well as charming rom-coms, there is no shortage of options this month.
Fans of Korean dramas are anticipating the release of a number of new episodes on OTT platforms with great eagerness this month. For those who would rather stay inside and binge thrilling actioners as well as charming rom-coms, there is no shortage of options owing to the abundance of K-drama releases this month.
Here are some of the Korean dramas to release in August:
Perfect Family
This Korean drama is directed by Isao Yukisada Isao and stars Park Ju-hyun, Lee Si-woo, Yoon Se-ah, Choi Ye-bin, Kim Byung-chul, Kim Young-dae, Yoon Sang-Hyun, Kim Do-hyun, and Kim Myung Soo as the leads. In this gripping mystery drama, a seemingly ideal family is rocked by uncertainty and distrust when their daughter becomes enmeshed in a murder case, leading to rising doubts and tensions within the household.
Where to watch: KBS2
Release date: August 14
The Tyrant
This intense Korean drama spectacle is directed by Park Hoon-jung and stars Jo Yoon-soo, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Kang-woo, Cha Seung-won, Kim Joo-hun, Justin Harvey, Lee Ki-young, Jo Yoon-su, and Moo Jin-sung as the leads. The plot thickens as U.S. intelligence agencies uncover a Korean governmental project that had been shrouded in secrecy for years. This revelation makes the United States extremely angry for not being told about it earlier, leading them to insist on the immediate return of all project samples and the closure of the project.
Where to watch: Disney+
Release date: August 14
Love Next Door
This chucklesome romantic comedy thriller is directed by Yoo Je-won, starring Jung Hae-in, Jung So-min, Yoon Ji-on, Jo Han-chul, and Jeon Seok-ho as the leads. The plot unfolds as Seo-ryu comes back to Korea and unexpectedly meets her childhood friend. Their reunion intertwines their lives once more, and as they reminisce about their youthful escapades, they start to reconsider their feelings and the possibility of their relationship becoming more than just friends.
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: August 17
Pachinko Season 2
This dramatic saga is directed by Kogonada and Justin Chon, starring Soji Arai, Jin Ha, Inji Jeong, Minha Kim, Lee Minho, Kaho Minami, Steve Sanghyun Noh, and Anna Sawai as the leads. Inspired by a New York Times bestseller, this sweeping narrative follows a Korean immigrant family’s journey across four generations as they depart their homeland to find new opportunities and thrive.
Where to watch: Apple TV Plus
Release date: August 23
The Frog
This Edge-of-Your-Seat drama is directed by Mo Wan-il, starring Go Min-si, Kim Yoon-seok, Yoon Kye-sang, Lee Jung-eun, and Park Ji-hwan as the leads. The plot kicks off with the recent death of the great playwright Euripides and ongoing political trouble in Athens. Dionysus, the god of drama, thinks the two events are linked and plans to bring Euripides back from the Underworld to fix things.
Where to watch: Netflix
Release date: August 23
No Gain, No Love
This lively romantic suspense is directed by Kim Jeong-sik and stars Kim Young-dae, Jeon Hye-won, Shin Min-ah, Lee Sang-yi, and Lee You Jin as the leads. In the plot, Son Hae Young, portrayed by Shin Min Ah, creates a fake marriage to ensure she doesn’t miss out on a career advancement opportunity. Kim Young Dae will play Kim Ji Wook, the individual who agrees to be her faux husband in this scheme.
Where to watch: TvN
Release date: August 26
The Queen 'Woo'
This intricate suspense drama is directed by Jung Se-kyo and stars Ji Chang-Wook, Jeon Jong-Seo, Lee Soo-hyuk, Jeong Yu-mi, Jung Yu-mi, Kim Mu-yeol, Park Ji-hwan, Lee Hae-woo, Kang Young-Seok, Jeong Jae Kwang, Song Jae-rim, and Jo Han-Chul as the leads. The plot follows Woo Hee as she deals with the sudden death of her husband, the King. To prevent rival princes and tribes from taking over, she has to marry one of her late husband's younger brothers and make him king, all in just 24 hours.
Where to watch: TVING
Release date: August 29
Bad Memory Eraser
This enthralling love thriller is directed by Yoon Ji-hoon Kim Na-young, starring Jin Se-yeon, Kim Jaejoong, Lee Jong-won, Yang Hye-ji, Jang Eui-soo, Kim Kwang-kyu, and Lee Jun-hyeok as the leads. In this drama, a man experiences a profound change in his life due to a memory eraser, with a pivotal woman holding the key to his destiny. Kim Jaejoong plays Lee Kun, a once-promising tennis player who struggles with lost self-esteem and confidence after a debilitating injury.
Where to watch: MBN
Release date: August 2
Love Andante
This electrifying Korean drama is directed by Min Doo Shik, starring Hwang Seung Aeon, Oh Ha-nee, Im Seul Ong, Kwon Hyun Bin, and Song Ji Woo as the leads. The story takes place in a fictional village dedicated to peace, where people from both North and South Korea live together for one year. Their individual stories become intertwined through their shared experiences with music.
Where to watch: MBN
Release date: August 7
Romance in the House
This epic on-screen series is directed by Kim Da-ye and stars Kim Ji-su, Ji Jin-hee, Son Neun, and Choi Min-ho as the leads. The narrative is set around a family of four: the father, Byeon Mu-jin; the mother, Geum Ye-yeon; their daughter, Byeon Mi-rae; and their son, Byeon Hyun-Jae. Due to Mu-jin’s several failed business endeavours, the rest of the family decides to exclude him from their lives. As a result, Ye-yeon takes on the role of the primary breadwinner for the family.
Where to watch: JTBC
Release date: August 10
(Saara Dudeja is a final year student currently studying at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, pursuing Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication.)
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