At the peak of summer days, Dramaland gifts us with a lot of new, intense and/or cute dramas to look forward to. I can’t express how eager I am to see all of them? (If I ever find the time!)
August 4
The First Responders Season 2
Cast: Kim Rae Won, Son Ho Jun & Gong Seung Yeon
Plot: Detective Jin Ho Gae (Kim Rae Won), firefighter Bong Do Jin (Son Ho Jun) and paramedic Song Seol (Gong Seung Yeon) are back in a new season with more intense cases to work on and solve.
Episodes: 12
Channel: SBS
My Dearest
Cast: Namgoong Min, Ahn Eun Jin, Lee Hak Joo & Lee Da In
Plot: Lee Jang Hyun (Namgoong Min) is a man with a dark secret. One day, he meets Yoo Gil Chae (Ahn Eun Jin). Her bright personality changes his life. They fall in love and have to overcome the struggles and turmoil brought about the Qing invasion.
Episodes: 10
Channel: MBC
August 7
Elegant Empire
Cast: Kim Jin Woo, Han Ji Wan, Kang Yul & Son Sung Yoon
Plot: The drama tells the love story between Jang Ki Yoon (Kim Jin Woo), the chairman of Empire Entertainment, who hides a secret; and Seo Hee Jae (Han Ji Wan) who seeks revenge after being caught up in an unexpected accident.
Episodes: 100
Channel: KBS2
August 9
Moving
Cast: Ryu Seung Ryong, Han Hyo Joo, Jo In Sung, Kim Sung Kyun, Cha Tae Hyun, Go Yoon Jung, Kim Do Hoon & Lee Jeong Ha
Plot: Kim Bong Seok (Lee Jeong Ha), Jang Hee Soo (Go Yoon Jung) and Lee Gang Hoon (Kim Do Hoon) are 3 high school students with special abilities inherited from their parents. The latter try hard to protect them from people who want to use their powers to their advantage.
Episodes: 20
Channel: DIsney+
August 10
The Killing Vote
Cast: Park Hae Jin, Im Ji Yeon & Park Sung Woong
Plot: Dog Mask is a vigilante punishing people who escaped the law. To do so, he sends a message to citizens and ask them to vote for or against the death penalty of the criminal. Kim Moo Chan (Park Hae Jin), Joo Hyun (Im Ji Yeon) and Kwon Seok Joo (Park Sung Woong) become involved while looking for Dog Mask.
Episodes: 12
Channel: SBS
August 11
Cold-Blooded Intern
Cast: Ra Mi Ran & Uhm Ji Won
Plot: Go Hae Ra (Ra Mi Ran) used to be recognized as an excellent employee, but quit her job to raise her child. 7 years later, she wants to resume her career. She’s hired as an intern by Choi Ji Won (Uhm Ji Won). She is a charismatic leader, who would do anything to succeed. Both Hae Ra and Ji Won used to work together.
Episodes: 12
Channel: TVING
August 12
Behind Your Touch
Cast: Lee Min Ki, Han Ji Min & Suho
Plot: Bong Ye Boon (Han Ji Min) works as a vet in the crime-free village of Mujin. Due to her psychometric abilities, she gets involved with hot-headed detective Moon Jang Yeol (Lee Min Ki). Together they work on cases until a serial murder case breaks. Meanwhile, Kim Sun Woo (Suho) suddenly appears. He seems kinds, but is mysterious.
Episodes: 16
Channel: JTBC
August 18
Mask Girl
Cast: Ko Hyun Jung, Nana, Yeom Hye Ran & Ahn Jae Hong
Plot: Kim Mo Mi (Ko Hyun Jung) is an ordinary office worker. Over the years, she has gotten older, but is still proud of her body. So, after work she puts on a mask and starts a broadcast as Mask Girl. Joo Oh Nam (Ahn Jae Hong) is Mo Mi’s colleague. He has a crush on her, and gets involved in an unexpected case with her when he discovers his identity.
Episodes: 7
Channel: Netflix
August 21
My Lovely Boxer
Cast: Lee Sang Yeob & Kim So Hye
Plot: Kim Tae Young (Lee Sang Yeob) is a cold-blooded sports agent, who pushes his athletes to their limit to make as much money from them as possible. One day, he’s given the task to bring Lee Kwon Sook (Kim So Hye) back on the ring. She was a promising and undefeated boxer at 17, but suddenly quit.in an unexpected case with her when he discovers his identity.
Episodes: 12
Channel: KBS2
August 23
Destined With You
Cast: Rowoon & Jo Bo Ah
Plot: Lee Hong Jo (Jo Bo Ah) is low grade civil servant. Though she always does her best, she suffers from many complaints and is used to being alone. One day, she inherits an old wooden chest. Jang Shin Yu (Rowoon) is a brilliant lawyer, who suffers from a curse that only Hong Jo can lift. He seeks her help.
Episodes: 16
Channel: JTBC
Bonus: August 8
Not a K-Drama, but an interesting reality show for those who want a good thrill
Zombieverse
Cast: Lee Si Young, Ro Hong Chul, Park Na Rae, Dex & DinDin
Plot: A zombie outbreak takes place in Seoul, forcing its inhabitants to flee and look for means of survival. Who will manage to stay alive?
Episodes: 16
Channel: Netflix
Once Upon a Drama 