August is here and the K-Drama industry is getting ready to bless us with some amazing K-Dramas. From webtoon-based series to historical dramas, this month is packed with entertainment. So, we compiled some of the most highly awaited August K-Dramas in a watchlist for you!
Here are 5 K-Dramas you absolutely do not want to miss in August 2023!
Note: This watchlist includes select K-Dramas airing on Korean national television as well as Netflix, Disney+, and Apple+ original series. For web dramas, check out our watchlist here.
Where & When: Netflix, August 23
Cast: SF9’s RoWoon, Cho BoAh
Summary: An unassuming young woman, Lee HongJo (Cho BoAh), comes into the possession of an old wooden chest with the key to lifting a curse. This curse happens to be on Jang ShinYu (RoWoon), who seeks her out to have his curse broken.
Reasons To Watch: “Destined With You” is a lovely fusion drama combining romantic comedy with elements of the supernatural. We can also expect to see period drama sequences and themes of fate and coincidence weaved throughout the story. So, if you’re a fan of classic K-Drama romance, “Destined With You” is going to be a must-watch for you. In addition, you can look forward to masterful performances by RoWoon & Cho BoAh, who are already radiating amazing chemistry from the posters!
2. “Moving”
Disney+
Where & When: Disney+, August 9
Cast: Ryu SeungRyong, Han HyoJoo, Zo InSung, Cha TaeHyun, Ryu SeungBum, Kim SungKyun, Lee JungHa, Go YounJung, Kim DoHoon, Park HeeSoon
Summary: Kim BongSeok (Lee JungHa), Jang HeeSoo (Go YounJung), and Lee GangHoon (Kim DoHoon) are students at Jeong Won High School. However, they are no ordinary students. They possess superhuman abilities like flying, regeneration, rapid healing, and super strength, respectively. They inherited these abilities from their parents, who now try to protect them from falling into the wrong hands and being abused.
Reasons To Watch: With such a star-studded cast of talented actors, “Moving” is bound to be a grand success. If that’s not appealing enough, consider the drama’s fresh take on the teen superhero trope, and you’ll find yourself being drawn to it easily. If that too is not your cup of tea, the coming-of-age story at the core of “Moving” will definitely impress you.
3. “My Dearest”
MBC
Where & When: MBC, August 4
Cast: NamKoong Min, Ahn EunJin, Lee HakJoo, Lee DaIn
Summary: Set during the turbulent time of the Qing invasion in Joseon, “My Dearest” explores the heartening romance between Lee JangHyun (NamKoong Min), a mysterious man with dark secrets, and Yoo GilChae (Ahn EunJin), a bright woman from a noble family who learns about the world through her relationship with him.
Reasons To Watch: Heartbreaking historical dramas are in a league of their own, and the latest drama to tug at your heartstrings will be “My Dearest”. As you can tell from the summary already, this drama will be laced with love and loss, happiness and tragedy, and the story of an eternal romance that blooms despite adversities. You do not want to miss this timeless love story.
4. “Behind Your Touch”
JTBC
Where & When: JTBC, Netflix, TVING, August 12
Cast: Han Ji Min, Lee Min Ki, EXO’s SuHo
Summary: Bong YeBoon (Han JiMin) is a young woman aspiring to be a veterinarian in the countryside, stuck in her mundane life, when suddenly, she gains psychometric powers. Chaos ensues when a passionate detective, Moon JangYeol (Lee MinKi) gets involved with her after mistaking her for a pervert. Together, they solve crimes with the help of YeBoon’s powers.
Reasons To Watch: This drama is the much-awaited small-screen comeback of all three leading actors – Han JiMin, Lee MinKi, and SuHo. Fans are excited to see what kind of dynamic these amazing actors will strike up in their roles, especially considering the quirky theme of the drama. However, it’s not all fun and games because our characters will be solving mysteries and probably saving lives, too! Needless to say, it’s the complete package.
5. “Mask Girl”
Netflix
Where & When: Netflix, August 18
Cast: Go HyunJung, Nana, Ahn JaeHong
Summary: Kim MoMi has a glamorous physique but considers herself unsightly and plain-looking. She is an ordinary office worker by day and an internet broadcasting jockey (BJ) by night. What makes her special, however, is that she never takes her mask off during broadcast, true to her online persona ‘Mask Girl’. However, when her sense of reality becomes misplaced by fame, her world comes crashing down.
Reasons To Watch: “Mask Girl” is based on a popular webtoon of the same name with a great fan following, so it will be exciting to see how the webtoon translates on screen. It will start off as a slice of life/comedy and spiral into a thriller as we go, diving into ideas of beauty, desirability, and obsession. Instead of being an idyllic representation of society and its treatment of beauty, “Mask Girl” will expose the bitter truth about lookism. So, if you’re looking for a satire, add “Mask Girl” to your watchlist.
Which of these August K-Dramas are you looking forward to the most? Tell us in the comments section down below!