Enthralling stories abound in July 2024 Korean Dramas!
If you are craving thrillers and up for some courtroom and compliance battles, you’ll be busy keeping tabs on the new K-Dramas this month! Your favorite actors and actresses are also making their drama comebacks this July!
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What’s Currently Airing?
MONDAY-TUESDAY
The Player 2: Master of Swindlers (tvN)
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
My Sweet Mobster (JTBC)
High School Return of a Gangster (TVING)FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Bitter Sweet Hell (MBC)
Connection (SBS) *Finale July 6SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Miss Night and Day (JTBC)
*Note that daily, weekly and some dramas are not covered by kdramadiary due to the unavailability of video sources on legit streaming platforms.
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Coming Up: July 2024 Korean Dramas
Red Swan | July 03 | Disney+
- Streaming Site: Disney+
After enduring years of her husband’s infidelity, a Goodwill Ambassador finds herself drawn to her enigmatic bodyguard in Red Swan.
Oh Wansoo (Kim Ha Neul) and her husband, Kim Yongkook (Jung Gyu Won), may appear to be the perfect couple, but their relationship is far from idyllic. As the heir to one of Korea’s leading conglomerates, Yongkook has been unfaithful for years.
Despite her awareness of his affairs and efforts to maintain their marriage, Wansoo’s resolve is tested when a mysterious new bodyguard joins her protection team. Seo Doyoon (Jung Ji Hoon), who seems oddly familiar, is dedicated to Wansoo’s safety, but his arrival and hidden agenda might jeopardize everything she has strived to protect.
The Auditors | July 06 | tvN
- Streaming Site: Viu
Buckle up, because JU Construction – a company infamous for its bottomless pit of corruption – is about to get audited like it’s never been audited before! Leading the charge is Shin Ha Kyun, a stone-cold team leader with a stare that could curdle milk. But his partner-in-crime-busting? Lee Jung Ha, a wide-eyed Gen Z rookie with a big heart. These two are about as compatible as a power tie and a pair of neon sneakers but trust us, the sparks (and hopefully, indictments) will fly.
Prepare for a hilarious clash of generations and investigative styles as they tackle one juicy case after another. Can this unlikely duo overcome their differences and become the ultimate corruption-crushing machine? Stay tuned, because at JU Construction, justice is about to get served with a side of serious attitude!
Good Partner | July 12 | SBS
- Streaming Site: Viu
A courtroom showdown with a twist is coming soon in Good Partner! Jang Nara returns as the fierce Cha Eun-kyung, a divorce lawyer who’s as sharp as her stilettos. Divorced herself, she’s all about the win and the hefty paycheck – justice can take a hike!
But things get messy (in a good way!) when she’s paired with the idealistic rookie Han Yu-ri played by the amazing Nam Ji Hyun. This newbie lawyer is all sunshine and rainbows, determined to save every marriage (and maybe the world?).
As these two legal eagles work their cases, they’ll learn from each other, challenge their beliefs, and maybe even discover some unexpected changes in their own lives. Good Partner is a hilarious and heartwarming drama written by a real-life divorce lawyer, so get ready for a dose of reality with a sprinkle of legal fireworks!
Tarot | July 15 | U+Mobile
- Streaming Site: TBA
LG U+ STUDIO X+U presents Tarot a chilling anthology series where fate takes a dark turn.
Each episode follows ordinary people whose lives are upended by a single, twisted tarot card reading. A split-second decision triggers a terrifying curse linked to the card’s prophecy, plunging them into a world of nightmarish consequences.
This innovative series unfolds in seven unique stories, each with its own captivating charm. It’s an omnibus format, meaning each episode is a standalone experience, offering a fresh dose of horror in every chapter.
Cho Yeo Jeong, Park Ha Sun, Kim Jin-young (Dex), Go Kyu Pil, Seo Ji Hoon, Lee Joo Bin, Ham Eun Jung, Kim Sung Tae, and Oh Yu Jin are set to lead the respective episodes.
Sweet Home 3 | July 19 | Netflix
- Streaming Site: Netflix
Since its debut, the apocalyptic horror series has captivated audiences worldwide. Season 1 introduced viewers to a terrifying world of monsters, making history as the first Korean series to break into Netflix’s Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) list. Season 2 continued to expand the narrative, exploring deeper and darker themes.
In the highly anticipated third season, the line between monster and human becomes increasingly blurred as humanity faces the rise of neohumans, bringing the world to the edge of annihilation. This season promises to be the peak of the monsterization saga.
Serendipity’s Embrace | July 22 | tvN
- Streaming Site: TBA
Kim So Hyun and Chae Jong Hyeop are set to evoke memories of first love in the new tvN drama Serendipity’s Embrace.
Premiering on July 22, this Monday-Tuesday show, directed by Song Hyun-wook and written by Park Gro, is produced by Studio Dragon, IOK Company, and Base Story. The series, based on the Naver webtoon by Nam Ji-eun and Kim In-ho, tells the romantic tale of former high school sweethearts who reconnect by chance after a decade, rekindling their old feelings.
Directed by the creative team behind The King’s Affection and Another Miss Oh and penned by newcomer Park Gro, the drama features a star-studded cast including Kim So Hyun, Chae Jong Hyeop, Yoon Ji On, and Kim Dasom.
The story navigates the journey from innocent teenage love to mature relationships in their twenties, promising to strike a chord with viewers through its relatable and heartfelt narrative.
No Way Out: The Roulette | July 31 | U+Mobile
- Streaming Site: Disney+
The upcoming mystery thriller drama No Way Out: The Roulette, features a star-studded cast including Cho Jin Woong, Yoo Jae Myung, Kim Mu Yeol, Yeom Jung Ah, Sung Yu Bin, Heo Gwang Han, Lee Kwang Soo, and Kim Sung Chul, has confirmed its release date for July 31st.
The drama centers around a public murder contract worth 20 billion won, targeting Yoo Jae-myeong’s character, Kim Kuk-ho, a notorious criminal recently released from prison after committing a rare crime thirteen years ago.
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