Curious about the K-dramas that will make your August 2024 binge sessions unforgettable? Whether you’re into romance, thrillers, historical dramas, or courtroom sagas, we’ve got the perfect list for you.

While July surprised Korean drama fans with thrilling revenge shows like “Red Swan,” August 2024 promises to captivate viewers with a delightful mix of romances and suspenseful dramas. Among the anticipated releases is “Love Next Door,” a feel-good romance from Studio Dragon. This series stars Jung Hae-in, known for “Prison Playbook,” and Jung So-min, famous for “Love Reset.” Directed by Yoo Je-won, “Love Next Door” tells the charming story of childhood friends who evolve into lovers.

Another highlight is “No Pain No Gain,” featuring rom-com queen Shin Min-ah. Shin, celebrated for her roles in “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” (2021) and “Our Blues” (2022), returns to the screen as an office employee struggling to juggle her personal and professional life. Premiering on Prime Video on August 26, 2024, this highly anticipated drama is set to be a must-watch.

On Netflix, “Sweet Home” season 3 star Go Min-si leads the cast of the suspense thriller “The Frog.” Directed by Mo Wan-il of “The World of the Married” fame, “The Frog” centers on the lives of people in a rural hotel, thrown into chaos by a mysterious summer guest.

Apple TV+ brings back the acclaimed series “Pachinko” for its second season. Starring K-drama heartthrob Lee Min-ho, the first season of “Pachinko” was a global hit, earning eleven international awards, including a Critics Choice Award and a Gotham Independent Film Award. The upcoming season delves deeper into the relationship between protagonist Sunja (Kim Min-ah) and Koh Hansu (Lee Min-ho), offering fans an engaging continuation of this period drama.

August 2024 K-Drama Picks: The Best on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+

1) Bad Memory Eraser – August 2 Directed by: Kim Na-young and Yoon Ji-hoon

Cast: Kim Jae-joong, Jin Se-yeon, Lee Jong-won

Episodes: 16

Streaming on: Viki

Synopsis: Tennis player Lee Goon (Kim Jae-joong) faces a career setback after an injury shatters his confidence. To help him overcome this, his memory is wiped clean using a cutting-edge psychiatric tool known as the memory eraser. With his self-assurance restored, Lee Goon embarks on a journey to rebuild his tennis career. Supporting him every step of the way is his lover, Kyeong Joo-yeon (Jin Se-yeon), a psychiatrist working at the brain research center.

2) Romance in the House – Premiering August 10

Directed by: Kim Da-ye

Cast: Ji Jin-hee, Kim Ji-soo, Son Na-eun, Choi Min-ho

Episodes: 12

Streaming on: Netflix

Synopsis: Once a wealthy man, Byeon Moo-jin (Ji Jin-hee) loses everything and faces the ultimate betrayal as his wife, Geum Ae-yeon (Kim Ji-soo), leaves him. Years pass, and fate takes an unexpected turn when Moo-jin reenters their lives, not as the man they once knew, but as a millionaire. What will happen when past grievances collide with newfound wealth?

3) Your Honor – Premiering August 12

Directed by: Yoon Jong-seon

Cast: Son Hyun-joo, Kim Myung-min, Kim Do-hoon

Episodes: 10

Streaming on: ENA Genie TV

Synopsis: Judge Song Pan-ho (Son Hyun-joo) finds himself in a moral quagmire as he conceals his son’s murder, unaware that the victim was the son of notorious criminal gang boss Kim Kang-heon (Kim Myung-min). This sets off an intense confrontation between two determined fathers.

About the show: This Korean drama is an adaptation of the acclaimed 2017 Israeli TV series Kvodo.

4) DNA Lover – Premiering August 17

Directed by: Sung Chi-wook

Cast: Choi Si-won, Jung In-sun, Lee Tae-hwan, Jung Eugene

Episodes: 14

Synopsis: After breaking up with her playboy boyfriend, genetic researcher Han So-jin (Jung In-sun) is ready to move on and find a truly compatible partner. Her search leads her to two intriguing men: Yeon Woo (Choi Si-won), a dedicated gynecologist, and Kang Hoon (Lee Tae-hwan), a brave firefighter. As So-jin navigates her feelings and compatibility, the question remains: who will be her perfect match?

5) Love Next Door – Premiering August 17

Directed by: Yoo Je-won

Cast: Jung Hae-in, Jung So-min

Episodes: 16

Streaming on: Netflix

Synopsis: Bae Seok-ryu (Jung So-min) is a young woman determined to turn her troubled life around. Choi Seung-hyo (Jung Hae-in) is a successful architect and Seok-ryu’s childhood friend. They parted ways on bad terms, vowing never to meet again. But when fate brings them back together, will they seize the chance to rekindle their bond?