1. MARY KILLS PEOPLE:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Lee Bo Young, Lee Min Ki, Kang Ki Young
GENRES: Crime, Drama, Medical
AIRS: August 1
AIRING ON: TVing
STORYLINE:
Woo So Jeong is a doctor. Even though it is illegal, she helps terminally ill patients, who are suffering from pain, with euthanasia. She does this with Dr. Choi Dae Hyeon. Detective Cho Hyeon U works to track them down. Cho Hyeon U is a terminally ill patient with a brain tumor.
2. MY LOVELY JOURNEY:
EPISODES: 10
STARRING: Gong Seung Yeon, Yoo Joon Sang, Kim Jae Yeong, Hong Soo Hyun, Oh Hyun Joong
GENRES: Adventure, Romance, Life, Drama
AIRS: August 2
AIRING ON: TBA
STORYLINE:
Kang Yeo Reum, a former idol who has never been a center in her life, and her journey to find true success and the meaning of life as a travel reporter who goes on trips on behalf of others. The drama captures beautiful sceneries of various travel destinations and provides heartwarming stories and healing for viewers. Kang Yeo Reum is a former girl group member who has now been a reporter for a travel program called “One Day Travelfor five years. Despite being known as the icon of positivity and optimism at work, Kang Yeo Reum hides anxiety about the future behind her happy façade. O Sang Sik is the CEO of Ogu Entertainment, the agency that Kang Yeo Reum has signed with. Born as the youngest son of a family of doctors, O Sang Sik went through a lot of ups and downs in his life, from being a boxer to a CEO of an entertainment company. Feeling responsible for bringing Yeo Reum into the entertainment industry, Sang Sik has maintained a close relationship with her for over 15 years.
3. BEYOND THE BAR:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Lee Jin Wook, Jung Chae Yeon, Lee Hak Joo, Jeon Hye Bin
GENRES: Law, Life
AIRS: August 2
AIRING ON: Netflix
STORYLINE:
Yun Seok Hun is a partner lawyer and leader of the litigation team at Yullim Law Firm. He is a cool-headed risk-taker who pressures his opponents with creative logic. He is admired by his colleagues for his solid skills as a lawyer, but he is not easy to approach because of his cold attitude and complete lack of small talk. Kang Hyo Min is a rookie lawyer and works with Yun Seok Hun. She is socially awkward, but she is righteous and confident. She clashes with Yun Seok Hun over everything but grows into a real lawyer.
4. LOVE, TAKE TWO:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Yeom Jung Ah, Park Hae Joon, Choi Yun Ji, Kim Min Kyu
GENRES: Comedy, Romance, Life, Family
AIRS: August 4
AIRING ON: TVing
STORYLINE:
Lee Ji An is a single mother who has lived firmly with her confidence as her weapon. When she faces difficult situations, she always deals with the problem with her simple character and persistence. There's no such thing as a free lunch to her. Lee Ji An works as a construction site manager, who controls everything that goes on there. Her daughter is Lee Hyo Ri, and she is a medical school student. Lee Hyo Ri is the pride of Lee Ji An's life, and she means everything to her. Things change for Lee Ji An when her daughter begins to rebel, and Lee Ji An's first love enters her life again. Her first love is Ryu Jeong Seok. He is a single father and lives peacefully with his son Ryu Bo Hyeon. Ryu Jeong Seok's peaceful life changes due to Lee Ji An and her daughter Lee Hyo Ri, as they suddenly barge into his life. His son Ryu Bo Hyeon is a young man who has known from an early age what he wanted to do, and he has run a flower farm for 6 years. He is a veteran in the flower farming field, but he begins to have new emotions due to Lee Hyo Ri. She parks in front of Ryu Bo Hyeon's house with a camping car.
5. OUR GOLDEN DAYS:
EPISODES: 50
STARRING: Jung II Woo, Jung In Sun, Yoon Hyun Min
GENRES: Comedy, Romance, Family, Melodrama
AIRS: August 9
AIRING ON: Kocowa
STORYLINE:
Lee Ji Hyeok is a competent person, who is recognized both in work and love. He is proactive and cold-hearted, but he also has a sense of humor. Lee Ji Hyeok looks glamorous, but, after experiencing the lowest point of his life, he finds the true meaning of life. He has people around him, including Ji Eun O and Park Seong Jae. Ji Eun O has a bright and cheerful personality. She works as a cafe manager and an interior designer. She never loses her passion even during difficult times. Once, Ji Eun O had a crush on Lee Ji Hyeok and she was rejected by him, but, even after that, she still stays by him. Park Seong Jae is Lee Ji Hyeok's friend. Park Seong Jae, who grew up in a wealthy family, is relaxed and well mannered, but he holds a deep feeling of loneliness inside. He feels a sense of connection with Lee Ji Hyeok and his family, but Park Seong Jae is torn between love and friendship.
6. MY TROUBLESOME STAR:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Uhm Jung Hwa, Song Seung Heon, Lee Ei, Oh Dae Hwan
GENRES: Comedy, Romance, Drama
AIRS: August 18
AIRING ON: TVing
STORYLINE:
A realistic romance drama that depicts the comeback of top star Im Se Ra, who had a career gap of 25 years after receiving the youngest Best Actress Award and getting into an accident on the day she was at the peak of her career. Dokgo Cheol is a bachelor detective who vowed to himself that he would get married before he turned 40, but lost his motivation and passion as time passed. A romantic who dreams of a passionate love, he meets Im Se Ra and begins a mutually beneficial romance.
7. AEMA:
EPISODES: 6
STARRING: Lee Ha Nee, Bang Hyo Rin, Jin Seon Kyu, Jo Hyun Chul
GENRES: Comedy, Drama
AIRS: August 22
AIRING ON: Netflix
STORYLINE:
In 1980s Chungmuro, the heart of South Korea’s film industry, Jung Hui Ran reigns as the nation's top actress. With a fiery temper and an uncompromising personality, she never hesitates to speak her mind or call out wrongdoing. She is set to star in Madame Aema, the latest film from producer Koo Jung Ho, a ruthless industry veteran who will do anything to stay on top. However, when Jung Hui Ran proves too difficult to control, Koo Jung Ho makes a bold decision - he drops her from the film and holds a large-scale auction to find her replacement. The role ultimately goes to Sin Ju Ae, a nightclub dancer with big dreams of becoming an actress. Furious at being cast aside, Jung Hui Ran refuses to back down. Meanwhile, Kwak In U, a timid yet ambitious rookie director, is tasked with bringing Madame Aema to life. Though he dreams of making his mark in the industry, he soon finds himself caught in a whirlwind of power struggles, ambition, and the unpredictable storm that is Jung Hui Ran.
8. TWELVE:
EPISODES: 8
STARRING: Ma Dong Seok, Park Hyung Sik, Seo In Guk, Sung Dong II
GENRES: Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Supernatural
AIRS: August 23
AIRING ON: Disney+
STORYLINE:
Twelve animals received a call from heaven and came down to the human world to save it. They are each given their powers to protect humans and are reborn as twelve angels. Led by the tiger angel Tae San, the angels fight a bloody battle to protect the human world against the demons and their king, Asura, who was hated and banished by God.
9. BON APPETIT, YOUR MAJESTY:
EPISODES: 12
STARRING: Lim Yoon A, Lee Chae Min, Kang Han Na, Choi Gwi Hwa
GENRES: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
AIRS: August 23
AIRING ON: Netflix
STORYLINE:
Yeon Ji Yeong is a French chef with a cheerful yet strong personality. On the day she wins the best cooking competition in France, Ji Yeong suddenly ends up in the Joseon Dynasty. Instead of the Michelin 3-star bistro in Paris where she was offered the job as head chef, she meets the worst tyrant and has to prepare fusion royal cuisine for him. Lee Heon is the king of Joseon and the owner of the restaurant where Ji Yeong works. Lee Heon, the worst tyrant who has wielded absolute power since becoming king, possesses an absolute sense of taste whose tongue is so sensitive that it can sense the changes in the taste of food depending on the weather. He accidentally meets the ghost woman, Ji Yeong, and falls in love with her food, so he lets her into the palace. Kang Mok Ju is a greedy person who has been granted the favor of Lee Heon and has risen to the position of a long-time concubine, adding tension to the relationship between Yeon Ji Yeong and Lee Heon. Mok Ju, who has become the king's concubine due to her beauty and talent, is someone who hides her endless ambition for power. Prince Je Seon is a member of the royal family of Joseon. Prince Je Seon, the most powerful political enemy of King Lee Heon, has a cruel nature where getting rid of people he doesn't like is easier than drinking water. After the death of his father, he acts as a vagabond to save his life, but he is always looking for a chance to drive out Lee Heon and become king.