Healing stories and thrilling narratives sum up the themes to be featured in August 2022 Korean Dramas!
Reliable and sought-after actors such as Kim Min Jae, Ji Chang Wook, Lee Seung Gi and Jung Il Woo are also making their drama comebacks. Their respective female leads: Kim Hyang Gi, Choi Sooyoung, Lee Se Young and Kwon Yuri are expected to join K-Dramaland’s female lead darlings.
Make sure to keep tabs on the latest dramas coming up next month!
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Cafe Minamdang (KBS2)
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
Adamas (tvN)
Extraordinary Attorney Woo (ENA/NEtflix)FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Big Mouth (MBC)
Today’s Webtoon (SBS)SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Alchemy of Souls (tvN)
The Good Detective 2 (JTBC)
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Coming Up: August 2022 Korean Dramas
Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist | Aug 01 | tvN
- Streaming Site: Viu
Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo is based on a well-loved novel of the same name, which won the Excellence Award in the 2016 Korea Story Contest.
Moreover, the series revolves around the genius insomniac acupuncturist Yo Se-poong, the aristocrat widow Seo Eun-woo, and the geeky teacher Gye Ji-han. This will show stories of psychiatrists from the Joseon Dynasty who give warm prescriptions and provide pleasant energy and healing to the sick.
If You Wish Upon Me | Aug 10 | KBS2
- Streaming Site: Viu
If You Wish Upon Me revolves around the dangerous young man Yoon Gyeo-rye, who barely has the motivation to live. After countless detentions, he later serves as a volunteer in a hospital that grants ill people’s last wishes.
Moreover, Choi Sooyoung, as the optimistic nurse Seo Yeon-joo, spreads the happy virus in the series. Notably, her eyes show care and firm determination in fulfilling her patient’s last wish.
While, Kang Tae-shik (Sung Dong Il) the leader of “Team Genie” smiles with an affectionate gaze, showcasing his warm heart.
A Model Family | Aug 12 | Netflix
- Streaming Site: Netflix
After unwittingly stealing money from a cartel, a cash-strapped professor finds the only way to save his broken family is by working as a drug courier.
The series stars Jung Woo, Park Hee Soon, Yoon Jin Seo and Park Ji Yun.
Good Job | Aug TBA | ENA Channel
- Streaming Site: SKYtv
Good Job is a heroic investigative drama about two men and women with unique abilities, super-rich detective Eun Seon-woo (Jung Il Woo) and super-insightful Don Se-ra (Kwon Yuri).
The reunion of Jung Il Woo and Kwon Yu Ri, after showing the best chemistry in the drama Bossam: Steal the Fate last year, is attracting much attention.
“Good Job” Starring Jung Il Woo and Kwon Yuri Unleashes First Script Reading Moments
Update your K-Drama watch list with these new additions from August 2022 Korean Dramas!
Photos/Videos: ENA Channel | KBS2 | Viu
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