Well, we are heading into Fall with some great dramas starting up.  If you need a serious time commitment, with seemingly endless episodes, “Woman in a Veil” just ended, and the new extended drama “Elegant Empire” is just starting up.  On the opposite end of the spectrum, “Mask Girl” is the most bingeable, coming in at only 7 episodes.  Whatever flavor and style you prefer, this month gives us lots of options, so pick your favorite, grab your ramen, and hit play!

My Dearest Part 1

♥Premiere Date: August 4

♥# of Episodes:  10

♥Where to Watch:  Viki

♥Genre:  Historical Romance

♥Starring:  Namkoong Min and Ahn Eun Jin

An outspoken noblewoman in the Qing Dynasty meets a mysterious stranger who intrigues her and threatens to steal her adventurous heart.  But just as the pair begin to explore their feelings for each other, they are split apart by the turmoil of the country.  

Elegant Empire

♥Premiere Date: August 7

♥# of Episodes:  100

♥Where to Watch:  Viki

♥Genre:  Revenge Drama

♥Starring: Han Ji Wan and Kim Jin Woo

A successful chairman of an entertainment agency lives a seemingly perfect life, with a thriving business and a beautiful wife. But both he and his wife have secrets that could bring disaster.  And when his wife suddenly loses everything, she sets her sights on getting revenge on her husband and all those connected with him.  

The Killing Vote

♥Premiere Date: August 10

♥# of Episodes:  12

♥Where to Watch:  Amazon Prime

♥Genre: Mystery Thriller

♥Starring:  Park Hae Jin and Im Ji Yeon

A mysterious vigilante takes it upon himself to issue the “death penalty” on criminals who are deemed guilty by an anonymous virtual poll.  But as he executes his own form of justice, police are hot on his trail, to end his reign of terror. 

My Lovely Boxer

♥Premiere Date: August 23

♥# of Episodes:  12

♥Where to Watch:  Viki

♥Genre: Sports Drama

♥Starring:  Lee Sang Yeob and Kim So Hye

An elite female boxer suddenly steps away from the sport and the limelight of popularity.  But when a talent agent comes looking for her 3 years later, he is determined to bring her back to the sport that she loves, despite her own resistance.  

Not Others

♥ Finale Date: August 22

♥# of Episodes:  12

♥Where to Watch:  Viki

♥Genre:  Romantic Comedy

♥Starring:  Jeon Hye Jin and Choi Soo Young

A single mom has raised her daughter all on her own since she found out she was pregnant as a high school student.  But now that her daughter has become an adult herself, their relationship will need to change and grow with them.  And living as roommates makes things even trickier, as they try to navigate the boundaries and responsibility of this new phase in their lives.  

King the Land

♥ Finale Date: August 6

♥# of Episodes:  16

♥Where to Watch:  Netflix

♥Genre:  Romantic Comedy

♥Starring:  Lee Joon Ho and Im Yoon Ah

A woman gets a job working at a large hotel that is full of the happy memories of her childhood.  But her professional life is challenging due to the prejudices and misunderstandings of those around her.  In the midst of this difficult situation, she meets the wealthy chaebol poised to become the next heir of The King Group.  And as the pair cross paths regularly, they will begin to develop feelings for each other.  

Woman in the Veil

♥ Finale Date: August 4

♥# of Episodes:  103

♥Where to Watch:  Viki

♥Genre:  Extended Melodrama

♥Starring:  Shin Go Eun and Lee Sun Ho

A young woman suffers extreme shock when she finds out that her husband is cheating on her with one of her close friends.  The trauma leaves her blind and suffering from locked-in syndrome.  But a new friend will take advantage of her weakness and use her in whatever ways she can.  And she will be left wondering if she will ever get her life back again.