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Several highly anticipated K-dramas are set to premiere this August, ensuring a month packed with compelling material.
Here’s a selection of K-dramas released on OTT platforms that you won't want to miss this month.
Lovely Runner
The fan-favourite K-drama, ‘Lovely Runner’, revolves around Ryu Seon Jae, a popular South Korean celebrity overwhelmed by fame and job. After his tragic death, one of his most dedicated fans, Im Sol, is mysteriously transported back 15 years. There, she meets her idol and attempts to persuade him to change the decisions that led to his untimely demise. Initially aired in April 2024, this Korean drama will be available on Netflix starting August 1, 2024. It has garnered an impressive IMDb rating of 8.7.
OTT: Netflix
Romance In The House
‘Romance In The House’ centres on Byun Moo Jin, a former businessman whose failing enterprises led to his divorce from Geum Ae Yeon. Years later, their children, Mi Rae and Hyun Jae, have grown up—Mi Rae is determined to support her struggling mother, while Hyun Jae has become the family's troublemaker. Their lives take a turn when Moo Jin arrives as the new owner of their apartment complex, seeking to reconcile with Ae Yeon. Mi Rae resists his return, but Hyun Jae is willing to help his father’s efforts to reunite the family.
OTT: Netflix
Release: August 10
Perfect Family
‘Perfect Family’ follows Choi Jin-Hyeok (Kim Byung-Chul) and Ha Eun-Joo (Yoon Se-Ah) as they navigate the complexities of their lives after their adopted daughter, Choi Sun-Hee (Park Ju-Hyun), becomes involved in a murder case.
OTT: Rakuten Viki and Viu
Release: August 14
The Tyrant
‘The Tyrant’ revolves around the mysterious disappearance of bioweapon samples during a handover between Korean and US spy services. The drama stars Jo Yoon-Soo, Cha Seung-Won, and Kim Kang-Woo in key roles.
OTT: Disney+
Release: August 14
Love Next Door
‘Love Next Door’ centres on Bae Seok Ryu, a former top performer who excelled in her endeavours but faces her first significant failure when she begins working for a global corporation, leading to her departure as a project manager. Shortly after, she reconnects with Choi Seung Hyo, a renowned young architect from South Korea, whom she had known since childhood when they drank banana milk in the women's bathhouse.
OTT: Netflix
Release: August 17
Pachinko
‘Pachinko’, the adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s acclaimed novel about the lives of a Korean family in Japan, is back for a much-anticipated second season. The first season, featuring Kim Min-ha, Lee Min-ho, and Youn Yuh-jung, was critically acclaimed.
OTT: Apple TV+
Release: August 23
