August is bringing a new set of Korean dramas with a variety of genres. So without further ado, here are the details:

My Dearest

Premiere Date: August 4

Network: MBC

Stars: Nam Goong Min (One Dollar Lawyer), Ahn Eun Jin (The Good Bad Mother)

Slot: Friday & Saturday

Number Of Episodes: 10

Genre: Historical, Romance

Synopsis: Love story between a man who has decided to not get married and a woman who hopes to find love again after two failed marriages.

Thoughts: The drama looks gorgeous! And sounds like an epic romance.

The First Responders Season 2

Premiere Date: August 4

Network: tvN

Stars: Kim Rae Won (Doctors), Son Ho Joon (Was It Love), Gong Seung Yun (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls)

Slot: Friday & Saturday

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Crime, Drama

Synopsis: Police force, fire department and paramedics joining hands to help in solving emergency situations across the city.

Thoughts: I never watched season 1 so I’m indifferent to the second instalment as well.

Moving

Premiere Date: August 9

Network: Disney+

Stars: Ryu Seung Ryong (Kingdom), Han Hyo Joo (Happiness), Jo In Sung (It’s Okay, That’s Love), Cha Tae Hyun (My Sassy Girl),

Slot: Wednesday

Number Of Episodes: 20

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure

Synopsis: Teenagers with hidden superhuman powers and their parents team up to fight dark forces.

Thoughts: Not really sold by the premise but the powerhouse cast is enough to anticipate this drama.

The Killing Vote

Premiere Date: August 10

Network: SBS

Stars: Park Hae Jin (Cheese In The Trap), Im Ji Yeon (The Glory), Park Sung Woong (Unlock My Boss)

Slot: Thursday

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Thriller, Mystery

Synopsis: A masked man gives death penalty to people who have escaped legal punishment, based on the votes given by the people.

Thoughts: A very interesting plot! I do like Im Ji Yeon and Park Sung Woong, so maybe I’ll try this one.

Cold Blooded Intern / Cruel Intern

Premiere Date: August 11

Network: TVING

Stars: Ra Mi Ran (The Good Bad Mother), Uhm Ji Won (Little Women)

Slot: Friday

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: A woman returns to work after 7 years as an intern in a company where her former colleague works as a director of the product planning team. The former gives the latter a secretive proposal.

Thoughts: Cast and plot both sound great. And I’m always in for a female (here 2) led story!

Behind Your Touch

Premiere Date: August 12

Network: JTBC/ Netflix

Stars: Han Ji Min (Our Blues), Lee Min Ki (My Liberation Notes)

Slot: Saturday & Sunday

Number Of Episodes: 16

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Synopsis: In a village, a veterinarian with supernatural ability to see the past of humans as well as animals — when she touches their rear part — and a detective join hands to fight minor crimes. Then the rural area is a faced with a serial murder case.

Thoughts: This sounds eww based on “how” the female lead can see the past of anyone. Why did they have to make it literal? I guess for the slapstick laughs. Also, the serial killer plot is done millions of times already in Kdramas.

Mask Girl

Premiere Date: August 18

Network: Netflix

Stars: Go Hyun Jung (Reflection Of You), Ahn Jae Hong (Be Melodramatic), Yum Hye Ran (The Glory), Nana (Glitch)

Slot: All episodes released together.

Number Of Episodes: 7

Genre: Comedy, Thriller

Synopsis: A woman who is insecure about her looks works as an ordinary office employee during the day and as an internet broadcasting jockey by using a mask during the night. She gets involved in an unexpected incident.

Thoughts: Color me intrigued!

My Lovely Boxer

Premiere Date: August 21

Network: KBS

Stars: Lee Sang Yeob (Eve), Kim So Hye (How To Buy A Friend)

Slot: Monday & Tuesday

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Sports, Drama

Synopsis: A cold-blooded sports agent who doesn’t feel guilty about match fixing or resorting to any means necessary for the success of his athletes, brings a former star boxer back to the boxing ring. She emerged as a boxing star at the age of 17 but then suddenly disappeared.

Thoughts: I’m so looking forward to this one! A potential for a great emotional, fun and warm journey!

Destined With You

Premiere Date: August 23

Network: JTBC/ Netflix

Stars: Rowoon (The King’s Affection), Jo Bo Ah (Tale of the Nine Tailed)

Slot: Wednesday & Thursday

Number Of Episodes: 16

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Synopsis: The love story of a female civil servant who obtains a forbidden book sealed 300 years ago and an ace lawyer who becomes a victim of the forbidden book.

Thoughts: Leads are so gorgeous and the plot sounds good! So many fantasy romcoms these days but this one looks promising.