Are you ready for the new upcoming Korean dramas in August 2023? From thrilling crime dramas to heartwarming romantic comedies, these upcoming Korean dramas will not disappoint you!
Buckle up and join me as I take a sneak peek at these new and exciting Korean dramas that will keep you hooked from start to finish.
Get ready to experience a rollercoaster of emotions as these captivating shows transport you into their world. Without further ado, let’s dive into the beautiful world of Korean dramas set to grace our screens this August!
Korean Dramas August 2023
If you haven’t checked out our articles about Korean dramas in July 2023, click here.
You can watch these Korean dramas online at some free streaming sites if you do not have access to this network.
Here are some Korean dramas that will release on August 2023 including.
1. The First Responders Season 2
Get ready to witness the triumphant return of “The First Responders” with its highly anticipated second season.
This gripping drama series follows a team of brave and dedicated first responders navigating through intense rescue missions, putting their lives on the line to save others.
We can see the cooperation between the fire department, police force, and national forensic service in dealing with many unusual situations.
Main Cast:
- Kim Rae Won as Jin Ho Gae
- Son Ho Jun as Bong Do Jin
- Gong Seung Yeon as Song Seol
Genre: Human, Drama
Episodes: 12
Streaming Platform: Disney+
Date: August 4, 2023
2. My Dearest
My Dearest is a historical romance drama sets in Joseon era. This dramas follow the journey of two cute lovers, a man who has no interest in life and declare that he won’t marry, and a woman who dreams of finding the love of her life despite her two failed marriage.
Main Cast:
- Namkoong Min as Lee Jang Hyun
- Ahn Eun Jin as Yoo Gil Chae
- Lee Hak Joo as Nam Yeon Jun
Genre: Historical, Romance
Also known as: Lovers
Episodes: 16
Streaming Platform: MBC
Date: August 4, 2023
3. Moving
Moving is a supernatural Korean drama that follows the story of a group of high school students who possess magical powers that they got from their parents.
These dramas show how they try to hide their superpowers and live like an average person while their parents try to protect them.
Main Cast:
- Ryu Seung Ryong as Jang Joo Won
- Han Hyo Joo as Lee Mi Hyun
- Zo In Sung as Kim Doo Shik
Genre: Supernatural, Fantasy, Action
Episodes: 20
Network: Disney+
Date: August 9, 2023
4. The Killing Vote
The National Penalty Vote / The Killing Vote is a thrilling series that revolves around a deadly survey where everyone gets a text message from an anonymous person asking if a powerful criminals (who escape the laws) deserve to die.
If more than 50% of people vote for death, the Dog mask will kill the person. However, this act is a crime in a law-governing country, so the police are chasing Dog Mask.
Main Cast:
- Park Hae Jin as Kim Moo Chan
- Park Sung Woong as Kwon Seok Joo
- Im Ji Yeon as Joo Hyun
Genre: Thriller, Legal, Crime
known as: Death Penalty Vote
Episodes: 12
Network: SBS
Date: August 10, 2023
5. Cruel Intern
Cruel Intern is an office comedy Korean drama that follows the life of a middle-aged woman who plans to return to the workplace after seven-year hiatus as an intern. These dramas show the challenges she must go through to reenter the corporate world as a middle-aged intern.
Main Cast:
- Ra Mi Ran – Go Hae-Ra
- Uhm Ji Won – Choi Ji-Won
Genre: Office, Comedy, Slice of life
Episodes: 12
Network: TVING
Date: August 11, 2023
6. Behind Your Touch
Behind Your Touch is a Korean drama that tells a story of a veterinarian with supernatural powers to see the past work together with a police detective to solve crime cases in a peaceful, crime-free rural village.
Main Cast:
- Han Ji Min as Bong Ye Bun
- Lee Min Ki as Jang Yeol
- Suho as Sunwoo
Genre: Human, Drama, Fantasy
Also known as: Hip
Episodes: 16
Network: JTBC
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Date: August 12, 2023
7. Destined With You
Destined With You is a captivating romance drama that will tug at your heartstrings. This series tells the story of a woman who obtained a forbidden book sealed 300 years ago and a man who became a victim of it.
Main Cast:
- Jo Bo Ah as Lee Hong Jo
- Rowoon as Jang Shin Yu
- Ha Joon as Kwon Jae Kyung
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 16
Date: August 23, 2023
Network: JTBC, Netflix
8. My Lovely Boxer
My Lovely Boxer is a Korean drama that tells a story of a sports agent that determined to revive the career of someone who used to be an undefeated boxer (before she disappeared).
This drama shows how they journey together, overcoming obstacles and utilizing their true potential to reach their dreams.
Main Cast:
- Lee Sang Yeob as Kim Tae Young
- Kim So Hye as Lee Kwon Sook
- Kim Jin Woo as Han Jae Min
Genre: Sports, Romance
Episodes: 12
Date: August 21, 2023
Network: KBS2
9. Mask Girl
Mask Girl is a Korean drama following the life of an insecure ordinary office worker who dreams of being a performer. She turns herself into a masked internet persona doing live broadcasts online at night.
Everything goes well until one day, she gets into an unexpected case that involves her colleague at work who is a fan of Mask Girl.
Main Cast:
- Go Hyun Jung as Kim Mo Mi
- Nana as Kim Mi Mo
- Ahn Jae Hong as Joo Oh Nam
Genre: Human, Drama, Fantasy
Also known as: Hip
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Episodes: 7
Date: August 18, 2023
Network: Netflix
Sum Up
From action to fantasy, Korean dramas will expand our imagination and perspective about life other than putting our feeling on a roller coaster ride.
Here are all the upcoming Korean dramas that will be released next month in August 2023. So mark your calendars for August 2023 because these ten new Korean dramas are set to take the small screen by storm!