Today, we have an exciting list for you of the Top 12 new Korean dramas to watch in August 2024. Whether you like romance, thrillers, or historical dramas, we have something for everyone.
List of New Exciting Korean Dramas To Watch in August 2024
1. DNA Lover
First up, we have ‘DNA Lover.’ This is one of the latest Korean romantic comedy dramas to air in August.
The story follows Han So-jin, a genetic researcher who has failed in many relationships but finally finds her soulmate through genes.
DNA Lover stars Choi Si Won, Jung In Sun, Lee Tae Hwan, and Jung Eugene. This Kdrama has 16 episodes and you can watch it on Viki.
2. Cinderella at 2 AM
Cinderella at 2 AM is a rom-com drama that tells the love story of a chaebol heiress and a team leader at the same company.
The story follows Ha Yoon Seo, a realistic woman who believes that there is no such thing as Cinderella in the real world.
She has a boyfriend who is a romantic chaebol young man but their relationship is on the verge of collapse because her boyfriend’s mother wants them to break up.
This K-drama stars Shin Hyun Been, Moon Sang Min, Yoon Park, and Park So Jin. Cinderella at 2 AM has 10 episodes and airs on Viu.
3. No Gain, No Love
No Gain, No Love is a highly anticipated Korean romance drama by fans due to its amazing cast and unique storyline.
It tells the story of Son Hae-young, a woman who goes through a fake marriage because she doesn’t want to lose money, and Kim Ji-wook, a man who willingly accepts her husband because he doesn’t want to hurt her.
The K-drama stars Shin Min Ah, Kim Young Dae, Lee Sang Yi, and Han Ji Hyun. This series has 12 episodes and airs on Prime Video.
4. Love Next Door
Starring Jung Hae In and Jung So Min, Love Next Door is the most anticipated romance drama in August.
Love Next Door tells the story of a turbulent romance around the neighborhood between a woman trying to revive her life full of mistakes and her dark side who lives, ‘Mother’s Friend’s Son’.
This K-drama has 16 episodes and is aired on Netflix.
5. Romance in the House
If you are a fan of family dramas, ‘Romance in the House’ is for you. The series depicts the story of Byeon Moo-jin, who went bankrupt a dozen years ago and divorced his wife.
14 years later, Byeon Moo Jin appears as a billionaire in front of his two adult children and his struggling wife Geum Ae Yeon. Byeon Moo Jin now hopes to reunite with his family.
This K-drama stars Ji Jin Hee, Kim Jee Soo, Son Na Eun, Choi Min Ho, and Yoon San Ha. Romance in the House has 12 episodes and is streaming on Netflix.
6. Perfect Family
Perfect Family is a thriller Kdrama adapted from a popular webtoon of the same name.
The series explores the seemingly perfect life of Choi Seon-hee’s family. They appear happy and perfect to everyone, but begin to doubt each other after the murder of Park Kyung-ho, who was Seon-hee’s friend.
This K-drama stars Park Ju Hyun, Yoon Se Ah, and Kim Byung Chul. Perfect Family has 12 episodes and airs on Viki.
7. Your Honor
For those who love legal dramas with a touch of suspense, ‘Your Honor’ is a must-watch.
This suspenseful series tells the story of a judge who covers up his son’s murder and a criminal gang boss who is chasing his son’s killer. A confrontation of paternal instincts between two fathers who decide to become monsters to their children.
Your Honor stars Son Hyun Joo, Kim Myung Min, Kim Do Hoon, Jung Eun Chae, and Yoon Chan Young. This Kdrama has 10 episodes and airs on Viki.
8. Pachinko Season 2
For ‘Pachinko’ fans, rejoice! Season 2 is finally here. After two years of waiting, this K-drama will finally air in late August 2024.
In the second season, the story is set in Osaka in 1945 when World War II broke out, and tells the story of Sun Ja’s struggle to protect her family, even making dangerous choices.
This K-drama stars Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho, Kim Min Ha, and Jin Ha. It has 8 episodes and airs on Apple TV.
9. Queen Woo
Travel back in time with ‘Queen Woo,’ the most anticipated Korean historical drama of 2024 that will air in August. With stunning visuals, an amazing cast, and a captivating storyline, this is a drama you shouldn’t miss.
The story follows Queen Woo who becomes the target of five tribes vying for power, after the death of King Gogukcheon of Goguryeo is announced. Thus begins the life journey of ‘Woo’ who becomes the first woman in history to become queen twice.
Queen Woo stars Jeon Jong Seo, Kim Mu Yeol, Ji Chang Wook, Jung Yoo Mi, and Lee Soo Hyuk.
10. The Tyrant
If you like suspenseful stories with short episodes, ‘The Tyrant’ is the drama for you. The series only has 4 episodes and airs on Disney Plus.
It tells the story of people who gather to occupy samples for various purposes after the last sample of the so-called ‘Tyrant Program’ goes missing in a shipping accident.
The K-drama stars Jo Yoon Soo, Cha Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho, and Kim Kang Woo.
11. Love Andante
Love Andante is a fantasy romance Kdrama set in South and North Korea after the end of the war and the creation of the Peace Village project in the Goseong Demilitarized Zone.
The story follows Lim Joo Hyung, a pianist from Seoul who suddenly lives with Hana Kyung, a pharmaceutical doctor from Pyongyang, due to an error in the smart AI system that selects the Peace Village residents.
The Kdrama stars Hwang Seung Eon, Im Seul Ong, Oh Ha Nee, and Kwon Hyun Bin.
12. The Frog
“Lastly, there is ‘The Frog.’ This psychological mystery drama tells the story of a man’s life unraveling when a mysterious woman comes to his nursing home one summer and forces him to defend what he values most.
This Korean drama stars Kim Yoon Seok, Yoon Kye Sang, Go Min Si, and Lee Jung Eun. The Frog has 8 episodes and can be watched on Netflix.
So, those are the 12 latest Korean dramas that you must watch in August 2024. Thank you for reading this article, happy watching!
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