Edited by Hong Hyun Jung
Translated Kim Hoyeun
Bad Memory Eraser (8/2)
After a seven-year hiatus, Kim Jae Joong makes a dramatic return to the small screen with Bad Memory Eraser. This new romance drama centers on a man (Kim Jae Joong) whose life is transformed by a memory-erasing device and his love story with a woman (Jung In Sun) who’s been imprinted on him as his first love. Although filming was completed in 2022, the series faced scheduling delays. It has now secured a slot as an MBN Friday-Saturday drama, capitalizing on the recent success of romance dramas. Will be available on Rakuten Viki and U-NEXT.
Romance in the House (8/10)
This new JTBC weekend drama blends family dynamics with romance, centering on a man who returns as the landlord of the villa where his ex-wife and children live, after being disowned by his family 11 years ago due to business failure. Ji Jin Hee and Kim Ji Soo star as the divorced couple, with Son Na Eun and ASTRO’s Sanha portraying their children, unraveling a complex web of love and resentment. SHINee’s Minho adds intrigue as a taekwondo instructor with a romantic connection to Son Na Eun. Streaming on Netflix and Hulu.
Your Honor (8/12)
Your Honor captures the intense paternal love between two men: one determined to protect his son, who has become a murderer, and the other pursuing the truth behind his son’s death. The drama stars Son Hyun Joo and Kim Myung Min in a gripping confrontation, with Moving’s Kim Do Hoon, Sweet Home’s Heo Nam Jun, and Omega X’s Yechan portraying the sons.
The Tyrant (8/14)
Following his successful comeback in The Childe after a scandal involving his private life, Kim Seon Ho reunites with director Park Hoon Jung for The Tyrant. Originally intended as a film, the project has evolved into a series for Disney Plus. The show features various characters competing for the last sample of the “Tyrant Program,” each with their own agendas. Will The Tyrant become the blockbuster hit that Disney Plus needs to revive its fortunes?
Perfect Family (8/14)
KBS presents Perfect Family, directed by Japanese filmmaker Isao Yukisada, two years after their last Wednesday-Thursday series, Bad Prosecutor. The drama, based on a webtoon of the same name, delves into a family entangled in a murder case, suspecting each other as the plot thickens. Will Yukisada set a positive precedent amid the mixed success of Japanese directors in Korean productions? Streaming on Viu.
Black Out (8/16)
Recently, several dramas that finished filming earlier but had yet to secure premiere dates are now lining up their broadcast schedules. One of them is Black Out, a thrilling adaptation of “Snow White Must Die” by German author Nele Neuhaus. The series features Byun Yo Han as a man wrongfully branded as a murderer, who seeks to uncover the truth behind the crime that ruined his life. Directed by Byun Young Joo, known for her chilling mystery in Helpless, this marks her debut series.
DNA Lover (8/17)
DNA Lover is a romantic comedy about a geneticist who, after multiple failed relationships, tries to find her perfect match through genetic testing. Jung In Sun stars as Han So Jin, who is obsessed with discovering her genetic soulmate, while Choi Siwon plays Shim Yeon Woo, the obstetrician caught up in her quest.
Love Next Door (8/17)
Heavy hitters in romance, Jung Hae In and Jung So Min team up as leads in this romantic comedy produced by the creators of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. The story unfolds around childhood friends, turned awkward acquaintances, who reunite as adults. Jung Hae In plays Choi Seung Hyo, the architect who has it all, while Jung So Min is Bae Seok Ryu, dreaming of rebooting her life. Following the success of Queen of Tears and Lovely Runner, anticipation is high for this to be tvN’s next big hit. Will be available on Netflix.
Cinderella at 2am (8/15)
In Cinderella at 2am, based on the web novel of the same name, the narrative explores the life of a woman seeking to break up with her perfect chaebol boyfriend for practical reasons. Following Wedding Impossible, Moon Sang Min returns as the younger suitor, generating interest in the new charm he’ll bring to the role. Will be available on Rakuten Viki and Viu.
The Frog (8/23)
Renowned for his psychological thrillers Misty and The World of the Married, director Mo Wan Il teams up with Netflix for The Frog. Set in a secluded cabin in the woods, the drama follows the unsettling events that unfold after a mysterious woman arrives, disrupting the life of the cabin’s owner. The cast includes Kim Yoon Seok, Yoon Kye Sang, Go Min Si, and Lee Jung Eun.
No Gain No Love (8/26)
Rom-com queen Shin Mina teams up with trending actor Kim Young Dae in this charming drama about two people caught up in a fake marriage scheme. Shin Min Ah plays Son Hae Young, who stages a mock wedding to secure a promotion, while Kim Young Dae portrays Kim Ji Wook, a convenience store worker who agrees to this unusual proposal. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Queen Woo (8/29)
The intense struggle for survival begins for Jeon Jong Seo in the upcoming TVING original series Queen Woo (literal title). Queen Woo follows the story of Queen Woo, who finds herself in a deadly power struggle with various factions vying for the throne after the king’s unexpected demise.
Edited Hong Hyun Jung: I am a K-content guide who publishes various articles for people to enjoy Korean movies and dramas deeper and richer. I’ll introduce you to the works that you can laugh, cry and sympathize with.
