It’ll be July in just a few days and we’re more than ready for an exhilarating month as a wave of new K-dramas hits the screens, bringing with them a captivating blend of action, romance, and thrilling storylines. As we’re already used to, the K-Drama scene promises to keep us entertained and on the edge of our seats!
Here are 6 new Korean dramas for you to look forward to this coming month.
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Shadow Detective 2 (Lee Sung Min)
- release date: July 5, 2023
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- Networks: Disney+
- Cast: Lee Sung Min
- Where to watch: Disney+
If the first season of ‘Shadow Detective’ drove you into a thrilling ride of action and suspense, then there’s definitely a lot to anticipate from its second season!
The plot continues the story of veteran detective Kim Taek Rok (Lee Sung Min) and how he carries on to solve the biggest mysteries and crimes surrounding the city.
‘Shadow Detective 2’ will be available for streaming on Disney+ with 8 episodes.
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Strangers (Jeon Hye-Jin, Sooyoung, Ahn Jae-Wook)
- release date: July 17, 2023
- Runtime: Monday & Tuesday, 22:00
- Networks: ENA
- Cast: Jeon Hye-Jin, Sooyoung, Ahn Jae-Wook
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Next is an interestingly fresh plot about family. Kim Eun Mi (Jeon Hye Jin), a single mother who became so in her teenage years, raised her daughter Kim Jin-Hee (Sooyoung) alone. Now in their 40s and 29s respectively, they have a strong bond despite constant arguments. Their lives take a turn when Eun-Mi meets a doctor named Park Jin-Hong (Ahn Jae-Wook). Brace yourself for a captivating drama where family ties and unexpected connections shape their intertwined desires.
‘Strangers’ is set to air on ENA and Genie TV every Monday and Tuesday. It will take the slot of ‘Lies Hidden in My Garden’.
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Longing For You (Na In-Woo)
- release date: July 26, 2023
- Runtime: Wednesday & Thursday, 21:00
- Networks: ENA
- Cast: Na In-Woo
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If you think you’re ready for another thrilling K-Drama filled with action and suspense, ‘Long For You’ should be on your list.
The plot begins in the tranquil countryside where Detective Oh (Na In-Woo), fueled by his burning desire for justice embarks on a perilous quest for revenge. His relentless pursuit stems from a deep-rooted need to avenge the untimely death of his beloved younger sibling. As he delves into his journey of revenge, Detective Oh begins to navigate a treacherous world of secrets, corruption, and danger. Armed with unwavering determination and a sharp intellect, he embarks on a gripping journey of vengeance.
‘Longing For You’ will air on ENA and Genie TV every Wednesday and Thursday. It will fill the slot previously taken by ‘Happiness Battle’.
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DP Season 2 (Jung Hae-In, Koo Gyo-Hwan)
- release date: July 28, 2023
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- Networks: Netflix
- Cast: Jung Hae-In, Koo Gyo-Hwan
- Where to watch: Netflix
Finally, after more than a year of waiting, ‘DP Season 2’ is finally coming this July!
Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, DP is back again in its second season where Ahn Jun-Ho (Jung Hae In) together with his fellow colleague Han Ho-Yeol (Koo Gyo Hwan) continues to catch deserters as part of their duty, particularly Korean men who plan to avoid South Korea’s mandatory military service.
‘DP Season 2’ will be available for streaming on Netflix this coming July 28, 2023.
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The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch (Jo Byeong-Kyu, Yoo Jun-Sang, Kim Se-Jeong, Yeom Hye-Ran, Ahn Suk-Hwan)
- release date: July 29, 2023
- Runtime: Saturday & Sunday, 21:20
- Networks: tvN
- Cast: Jo Byeong-Kyu, Yoo Jun-Sang, Kim Se-Jeong, Yeom Hye-Ran, Ahn Suk-Hwan
- Where to watch: Netflix
A number of K-Dramas truly kept us waiting for their second seasons, including another webtoon-based drama ‘The Uncanny Counter’. The second season is surely going to fill us again with loads of laughter, action and intense superpower mania!
The plot is about a group called ‘Counter’ who hunts evil spirits but are disguised as noodle restaurant employees. So Mun (Jo Byeong-Kyu), a high school student with extraordinary strength, joins them. Ga Mo-Tak (Yoo Jun Sang), a righteous ex-cop with amnesia, and Do Ha-Na (Kim Se Jung), who reads memories by touch, are also part of the team. Chu Mae-Ok (Yeom Hye Ran), the restaurant chef, anchors them, while Choi Jang-Mool (Ahn Suk Hwan) handles finances. Together, they face supernatural challenges and uncover their own pasts.
‘The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch’ will broadcast on tvN every Saturday and Sunday. It will take the slot of ‘See You in My 19th Life’.
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My Lovely Liar (Kim So-Hyun, Minhyun)
- release date: July 31, 2023
- Runtime: Monday & Tuesday, 20:50
- Networks: tvN
- Cast: Kim So Hyun, Min Hyun
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One of the sweethearts of the K-drama world is back in another fantasy drama!
Kim So Hyun stars as Mok Sol-Hee, a young woman burdened with a unique gift – the power to detect lies. Rather than a blessing, she sees it as a curse that makes people’s trust very hard for her. When she crosses paths with a murder suspect named Kim Do-Ha (Minhyun), who proclaims his innocence, she becomes entangled in a web of suspicion. Despite his pleasure, no one believes him. With her extraordinary abilities put to the test, Sol-Hee must uncover the mystery to let the truth come to light.
‘My Lovely Liar’ will air on tvN every Monday and Tuesday, taking the slot of ‘Delightfully Deceitful’.
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Did any of these plots excite you? Well, whatever the genre is that pleases you, you’ll surely find one that will make you religiously watch the series!
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