Sequels to highly lauded series are coming up in July 2023 Korean Dramas!
Thriller, comedy and fantasy are also highlighted in this month’s roster?
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MONDAY-TUESDAY
Delightfully Deceitful (tvN)
Heartbeat (KBS2)
Lies Hidden In My Garden (ENA)WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
Miraculous Brothers (JTBC)
Happiness Battle (ENA)FRIDAY-SATURDAY
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
See You In My 19th Life (tvN)
King The Land (JTBC)
Mrs. Durian (TV Chosun)
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Coming Up: July 2023 Korean Dramas
Shadow Detective 2 | July 05 | Disney+
- Streaming Site: Disney+
Detective Kim Taekrok returns for an explosive second season that sees the veteran police officer uncover a criminal conspiracy that goes deeper than anyone can imagine in Shadow Detective Season 2.
Over a year and a half has passed since the disappearance of the “Friend” and Detective Taekrok is now a fresh transfer to the police force’s Women and Juveniles Unit. But before Taekrok can settle into the role, he is once again ripped away from his normal life when a mysterious explosion tears through Geumo city.
Initially classified as an accident, Taekrok recognizes the explosion for what it is – murder – but the more he investigates, the deeper he plunges into an impossible labyrinth of lies and conspiracies.
Not Others | July 17 | Studio Genie
- Streaming Site: TBA
Not Others is a K-mother-daughter sympathy comic drama featuring the cohabitation story of an immature mother and her cool daughter.
In the drama, Jeon Hye Jin who portrays a single mother with a 29-year-old daughter, but is still pretty and energetic, works as a physical therapist, Eun-mi. She is outspoken and cheerful.
Choi Sooyoung takes the role of Jin-hee, the patrol team leader of a police unit, who needs to straighten up her immature mother rather than work on police cases. She takes on the role of guardian, butler, and husband or lover of her immature mother, Eun-mi.
“Not Others” Previews Mother-Daughter Chemistry of Jeon Hye Jin and Choi Sooyoung
Longing For You | July 26 | ENA
- Streaming Site: K-PLUS
Longing For You is about a detective who is chasing the true culprit of a murder case, inevitably confronting the family’s hidden secrets and desires.
Depicting the pursuit of truth, the series stars Na In Woo, Kim Ji Eun, Kwon Yul, Bae Jong Ok, Park Ki Young and Bae Min Gyu.
D.P. 2 | July 28 | Netflix
- Streaming Site: Netflix
The highly anticipated D.P. Season 2 brings together yet again director Han Jun-hee and the same main cast members from the first season, including Jung Hae In and Koo Kyo Hwan, who respectively played An Jun-ho and Han Ho-yeol, the fantastic duo from the D.P. unit, Kim Sung Kyun, who played D.P. Unit Chief Park Beom-gu, and Son Suk Ku, who played Lieutenant Lim Ji-seop, bringing their teamwork and rock-solid chemistry back to the new season.
D.P. is a Netflix series that follows Jun-ho and Ho-yeol of the Deserter Pursuit unit in the Korean military as they encounter the realities unknown to them until they chase after the deserters with various backstories. The first season of D.P. was highly acclaimed for its social commentary and resonated with many audiences.
The Uncanny Counter 2 | July 29 | tvN
- Streaming Site: Netflix
Based on the webtoon of the same name, The Uncanny Counter tells the story of demon-vanquishing heroes who hunt monsters. They are called “counters” and disguise themselves as noodle shop workers. The series is praised for its dynamic fun, thrilling action scenes and even humanism.
“The Uncanny Counter 2” Rolls Out More Details With Latest Teaser Posters
Achieving the highest viewership rating in OCN’s history, the series also initiate the trailblazing concept of a K-style hero.
The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch continues the worldview of the first season. This time, the team of counters becomes stronger with new abilities and recruiting new members.
Moreover, the counters who had fun with their team play in the previous season, resume a more exciting and riveting demon hunting in Season 2.
My Lovely Liar | July 31 | tvN
- Streaming Site: Viu
My Lovely Liar traverses the romance story of a woman who can’t trust people because of her ability to detect lies and a genius composer who hides an unspeakable identity.
The series is billed as an exciting love story with hints of intrigue that would present a different flavor of reality-based fantasy sprinkled in a romantic comedy.
Director Nam Sung-Woo and writer Seo Jeong-eun, who showed delightful and sensuous productions through My Roommate is a Gumiho, Love In Contract, and Kkondae Intern, are working together to bring another energizing treat for drama fans.
Above all, expectations are focused on the synergy of Kim So Hyun, Hwang Min Hyun, Yoon Ji On, Seo Ji Hoon, and Lee Si Woo.
“My Lovely Liar” Lays Out Character Sketches of Kim So Hyun and Hwang Min Hyun
Update your watch list with new stories coming from July 2023 Korean Dramas!
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Fiona N.
July 15, 2023 at 10:29 pmI’m so excited to watch My Lovely Liar…