12 upcoming Korean dramas releasing in August 2024 starring popular Hallyu actors — Lee Min Ho, Ji Chang Wook, Kim Seon Ho & more (2024)

While the K-dramas released in July included big titles like Sweet Home 3 and Serendipity’s Embrace, the upcoming Korean dramas releasing in August 2024 mark the comeback of many Hallyu stars. This includes Lee Min Ho in Pachinko 2, Ji Chang Wook in Queen Woo, Kim Seon Ho in The Tyrant, Jung Hae in Love Next Door, and more…

Here are 12 upcoming Korean dramas releasing in August 2024 that will star Hallyu actors like Lee Min Ho, Ji Chang Wook and Kim Seon Ho

1. Bad Memory Eraser - August 2

Bad Memory Eraser is a coming-of-age romance drama about a former tennis prodigy whose life changes because of a memory eraser, and a neuropsychiatrist who becomes the former’s fake first love through unintentional memory manipulation. Bad Memory Eraser stars Kim Jaejoong, Jin Se Yeon, Lee Jong Won and Yang Hye Ji, and is streaming on Viki.

2. Romance in the House - August 10

Romance in the House is a romance family melodrama centred on a divorcee, whose wife left him when his business failed. 11 years later, he reunites with his ex-wife and their two kids but he’s now a billionaire. Romance in the House stars Ji Jin Hee, Kim Ji Soo, Son Naeun, SHINee member Minho and ASTRO member Sanha, and will stream on Netflix.

3. The Tyrant - August 14

Kim Seon Ho makes his long-awaited K-drama comeback in The Tyrant. The spy-action thriller series revolves around The Tyrant Project, a mysterious initiative by the Korean government to develop a bioweapon that can enhance human abilities. When the final sample of the project disappears after getting stolen during a secret handover to the US intelligence agency, a chase ensues between individuals gunning to secure the sample for their own personal motives. The Tyrant also stars Cha Seung Won, Kim Kang Woo and Jo Yoon Su, and will stream on Disney+ Hotstar.

4. Perfect Family - August 14

Among the upcoming Korean dramas releasing in August 2024, Sky Castle fans will definitely be intrigued by Perfect Family which stars Kim Byung Chul and Yoon Se Ah. The family-mystery drama chronicles a seemingly happy and perfect family, who start suspecting each other when the daughter gets entangled in the murder of her friend. Perfect Family also features Park Ju Hyun and Kim Young Dae, and will stream on Viki.

5. Black Out - August 16

Black Out is a mystery-crime thriller revolving around a young man convicted of murder. 11 years later, he seeks to uncover the truth behind the mysterious case, where no body was found. Black Out stars Byun Yo Han, Ko Jun, Go Bo Gyeol and Kim Bo Ra.

6. DNA Lover - August 17

DNA Lover is a rom-com K-drama that follows a genetic researcher, who has been through numerous failed relationships. In her pursuit of a destined match through genes, she gets entangled with a sensitive obstetrician. DNA Lover stars Jung In Sun, Super Junior member Siwon, Lee Tae Hwan and Jung Yoo Jin, and will stream on Viki.

7. Love Next Door - August 17

Jung Hae In is back in his rom-com avatar for Love Next Door. The upcoming K-drama chronicles the love story of a woman, who tries to reboot her troubled life and her mother's friend’s son—who she deems as a dark chapter of her childhood. The eccentric pair reunite as adults, and hilarity ensues, before love comes knocking. Love Next Door also stars Jung So Min, Kim Ji Eun and Yoon Ji On, and will stream on Netflix.

8. Pachinko 2 - August 23

The countdown has begun for Lee Min Ho fans, who have been eagerly waiting for Pachinko Season 2. The family drama follows four generations of a Korean immigrant family, with the second season delving deeper into the resilient life of Sunja, now a mother of two. Pachinko 2 also stars Kim Min Ha, Youn Yuh Jung, Jin Ha, Jung Eun Chae, Noh Sang Hyun, Jung Woong In and Kim Sung Kyu, and will stream on Apple TV+.

9. The Frog - August 23

The Frog is a mystery-crime thriller that follows two pension owners, living in different timelines, who face a similar unexpected incident courtesy a mystery woman. While one ran a motel in the past, the other runs a pension in the present. The duo deal with their strikingly familiar situations in a similar way, but their actions yield different results. The Frog stars Kim Yoon Seok, Yoon Kye Sang, Go Min Si and Lee Jung Eun, and will stream on Netflix.

10. Cinderella at 2 AM - August 24

Cinderella at 2 AM is a workplace rom-com K-drama that depicts the love story of a realistic woman and her romanist employee. After finding out that the latter is the chaebol heir of the company she works at, the woman diligently tries to break up with him. However, her boyfriend doesn’t go down without a fight. Cinderella at 2 AM stars Shin Hyun Been and Moon Sang Min.

11. No Gain No Love - August 26

Hallyu actress Shin Min Ah is back with another rom-com; No Gain No Love. The upcoming K-drama revolves around a woman who hates deficits, in both life and love. When her work promotion is at stake, she enters a fake marriage with an honest convenience store worker, who is also a citizen police officer. The latter reluctantly agrees to the fake marriage because he doesn’t want to cause any harm. No Gain No Love stars Kim Young Dae, Lee Sang Yi and Han Ji Hyun, and will stream on Amazon Prime Video.

12. Queen Woo - August 29

For Ji Chang Wook and saeguk (Korean historical drama) fans, we recommend Queen Woo among the upcoming Korean dramas releasing in August 2024. The action K-drama is centred on Queen Woo, who becomes the target of five tribes after the sudden death of King Gogukcheon of Goguryeo. What follows is a dangerous power battle for the throne—with the singular mission of determining a new king within 24 hours. Queen Woo also stars Jeon Jong Seo, Kim Mu Yeol, Jeong Yu Mi, Lee Soo Hyuk and Park Ji Hwan.