Half of 2023 is gone and half is left. Where did the time go?? July comes with a small list of new dramas — 3 of which are second seasons of older shows. There is a nice and limited mix to pick from. So without further ado, let’s have a look at it!

My Lovely Liar

Premiere Date: July 31

Network: tvN

Stars: Kim So Hyun (The Tale of Nokdu), Hwang Min Hyun (Alchemy Of Souls)

Slot: Monday & Tuesday

Number Of Episodes: 16

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Synopsis: Love story between a woman with an ability to detect lies and her next door neighbor, a genius music producer who is hiding his identity.

Thoughts: I’m most excited about this show among all July dramas. I like the cast a lot and the rom-com-fantasy plot sounds fascinating too.

Shadow Detective 2

Premiere Date: July 5

Network: Disney+

Stars: Lee Sung Min (Reborn Rich), Kyung Soo Jin (Mouse), Lee Hak Joo (Artificial City)

Slot: Wednesday

Number Of Episodes: 8

Genre: Mystery, Drama

Synopsis: The first season showed how a veteran homicide detective starts getting calls from someone who frames him for murder. The second season sees the return of the detective as he now counterattacks the blackmailer/caller to investigate the mastermind behind it.

Thoughts: This show was on my plan list but somehow I didn’t get the time to watch it. It received good reviews so I’m still planning to check it out.

The Uncanny Counter 2 /  The Uncanny Counter Season 2: Counter Punch

Premiere Date: July 29

Network: tvN, Netflix

Stars: Jo Byung Kyu (Stove League), Kim Se Jung (Business Proposal), Yoo Joon Sang (Alchemy Of Souls), Yeom Hye Ran (The Glory)

Slot: Saturday & Sunday

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Comedy

Synopsis: The demon hunters called “Counters” live on earth as employees of a noodle restaurant with the purpose of catching evil spirits. This season will see them becoming stronger by addition of new members and powers.

Thoughts: I did not watch the first season but the show garnered good reviews and certainly looks like a fun and thrilling ride.

Strangers/ Not Others

Premiere Date: July 17

Network: ENA

Stars: Jeon Hye Jin (Uncle), Sooyoung (If You Wish Upon Me), Ahn Jae Wook (The Empire), Park Sung Hoon (The Glory)

Slot: Monday & Tuesday

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Family

Synopsis: The cohabitation story about a careless, bubbly mother who is a physical therapist and a cool-headed daughter who is a police officer.

Thoughts: I love the role reversal trope where mother is the careless one while daughter is the mature one. I also like the main leading ladies a lot. And yay, Park Sung Hoon in a positive role in a lighter drama after The Glory. The drama is based on a webcomic.

Longing For You

Premiere Date: July 26

Network: ENA

Stars: Na In Woo (Jinxed At First), Kim Ji Eun (One Dollar Lawyer), Lee Kyu Han (She Would Never Know), Bae Jong Ok (Mr. Queen), Kwon Yool (Mental Coach Jegal)

Slot: Wednesday & Thursday

Number Of Episodes: 14

Genre: Crime, Mystery

Synopsis: It is about a detective in the countryside who wants to avenge on behalf of his younger brother.

Thoughts: The plot sounds quite generic but the setting of countryside is an interesting factor. If done well, it could turn out to be a gripping drama.

D.P. 2

Premiere Date: July 28

Network: Netflix

Stars: Jung Hae In (Snowdrop), Goo Kyo Hwan (Monstrous), Kim Sung Kyun (Divorce Attorney Shin), Son Seok Goo (My Liberation Notes)

Slot: All episodes released together.

Number Of Episodes: 6

Genre: Action, Drama

Synopsis: Season 2 of the show about a special military squad sent to chase down deserters.

Thoughts: I never tried the first instalment because I was worried it would be too disturbing. It received rave reviews though. The cast is amazing as well.