Korean Dramas Releasing in August 2023: The new month is here and after a spectacular beginning of the second half of this year, we’ve got more Kdramas coming our way with more fun and love. While this month will also see the end of some stories, there are many more that are coming our way to continue our entertainment.
With shows like The First Responders 2, Destined With You, Cold Blooded Intern and many other dramas releasing this month, August is set to be filled with excitement. So let us take a look at the Kdramas releasing in August 2023 and prepare ourselves for the fun ahead!
List of Korean Dramas Releasing in August 2023
August 1
Heartbeat Episode 12
Slowly nearing its end, this show continues to bring comedy and romance to its peak with the vampire who wants to turn human and a human who gets caught up in his struggle. With the romantic struggles taking new turns, what will their silence result in?
Directed by Lee Hyun-seok and Lee Min-soo, the Korean drama series stars Ok Taec-yeon and Won Ji-an in lead roles, along with Park Kang-hyun, Yoon So-hee, Yoon Byung-hee, Ko Kyu-pil, Seung-you and Baek Seo-hoo, alongside other cast members. Heartbeat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in select regions and on KBS2 in Korea.
My Lovely Liar Episode 2
The tale of the two leads begins and their fates bring them together for an adventure like no other. Directed by Noh Young-sub and Nam Sung-woo, the drama stars Kim So-hyun, Hwang Min-hyun, Seo Ji-hoon, Yu Ji-on, Lee Si-woo, and Seo Hyun-chul, alongside other cast members. The drama is set to broadcast on tvN.
August 5
King the Land Episode 15
August begins with the penultimate of the romantic drama King the Land and as we prepare to say goodbye to the lovely Gu Won and Sa-rang, the chaos in their lives is soon settling down for the better days that are to come. With secrets out and sweeter moments between the show, it is truly time to say goodbye.
Directed by Im Hyun-wook, the drama stars Lee Jun-ho, Im Yoon-ah, Go Won-hee, Kim Ga-eun, Ahn Se-ha, and Kim Jae-won, alongside other cast members. The series is available to watch on jTBC and you can stream it internationally on Netflix.
The Uncanny Counter Season 2 Episode 3
The Counters have once again begun their adventure and their adventure this season is only getting built up for now. With more fun and excitement to come, what new challenges is the team going to face? Directed by Yoo Seon-dong, the drama stars Cho Kyeong-kyu, Yoo Joon-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Suk-hwan, and Yoo In-soo alongside other cast members. The tvN series will stream internationally on Netflix.
August 4
The First Responders 2
Bringing in the all-new season of brave police officers and firefighters, The First Responders 2 is finally here to take us all on another thrilling ride that saves lives. The action thriller now brings new and exciting cases that are filled with more mystery than ever and we are excited for what the new season is to bring.
Directed by Shin Kyung-soo, the Kdrama stars Kim Rae-won, Son Ho-jun, Gong Seung-yeon, Kang Gi-doong, Seo Hyun-chul, and Ji Woo, alongside other cast members. The drama is set to broadcast on SBS.
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My Dearest
The One Dollar Lawyer is back in an all-new historical drama that comes with a hint of melodrama and a hint of romance. As two unexpected people fall in love in Joseon during the Qing invasion, what will this seed sprout into? Will they be able to find their destination or become a pair of star-crossed lovers?
Directed by Kim Sung-yong, the drama stars Namkoong Kim, Ahn Eun-jin, Lee Hak-joo, Lee Da-in, Kim Yoon-woo, and Kim Seo-an, alongside other cast members. The drama is set to broadcast on MBC.
August 10
The Killing Vote
The next drama to look forward to this upcoming month is a more intense mystery thriller which comes with horror that will get you asking for more. As a mysterious person by the name “Dog Mask” goes around inflicting capital punishment on heinous criminals, three people get involved while the public continues to cast their votes.
Directed by Park Shin-woo, the Kdrama stars Park Hae-jin, Park Sung-woong, Im Ji-yeon, Kim Yoo-mi, Shin Jung-keun, and Kim Kwon, alongside other cast members. The drama is set to broadcast on SBS.
August 11
Cold Blooded Intern
Next, we have Cold Blooded Intern to bring us out of the serious mood and into the world of colourful laughter that will have us holding out tummies tight. The story of a woman who wants to get back to the work field after being absent due to motherhood, and another who holds a strong position and offers her a job but with a condition. This recipe comes with some history that is sure to leave us wanting more.
Directed by Han Sang-jae, the drama stars Ra Mi-ran, Uhm Ji-won, Kang Sung-ho, Kim Yool-ho, Kim Mi-hye, and Lee Jong-hyuk, alongside other cast members. The drama is set to broadcast on TVING.
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August 12
Behind Your Touch
A supernatural mystery romance is something we all love as it brings us the ups and downs that leave us on the edge with our hearts beating fast. This drama is set to bring us exactly that as it takes us to a rural farm village with secrets of its own.
Directed by Kim Seok-yoon, the drama stars Han Ji-min, Lee Min-ki, Suho, Joo Min-kyung, Kim Hee-won, and Park Sung-yun, alongside other cast members. The drama is set to broadcast on jTBC and stream on Netflix.
August 21
My Lovely Boxer
A sports drama is something that always gets our blood pumping and 2023 has got one for us this month! Bringing the story of a cold-blooded sports agent who has a knack for exhausting his clients to make the most out of them, his life changes when he is given the task to bring a talented yet forgotten boxer back to the ring.
Directed by Hong Eun-mi and Choi Sang-yeol, the drama stars Lee Sang-yeob, Kim So-hye, Kim Jin-woo, Park Ji-hwan, Kim Hyung-mook, and Ha Seung-ri, alongside other cast members. The drama is set to broadcast on KBS2.
August 23
Destined With You
Lastly, we have a fantasy romantic drama with a legal setting to get us the best entertainment out there. Bringing the story of a young woman who holds the key to solving the curse of a man who wants nothing more than to be set free, what will their story that is brought together by destiny bring to them?
Directed by Nam Ki-hoon, the drama stars Jo Bo-ah, Rowoon, Ha Joon, Yura, Hyun Bong-sik, and Park Kyung-hye, alongside other cast members. The jTBC drama is set to stream on Netflix.
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