Welcome to Kdrama and Ramen

Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Korean dramas and indulge in the delicious flavors of ramen. Here, you’ll find in-depth reviews, unspoiled recommendations, and all the latest updates on your favorite Kdramas. Join me on this exciting journey as we explore the best that Kdramas and ramen have to offer. Let’s dive in!

Kdramas That Started and Ended

in July 2023

New Dramas that started in July:

 Not Others, Jun and Jun, Longing For You, The Uncanny Counter Season 2: Counter Punch, and My Lovely Liar

Dramas that ended in July:

Lies Hidden in My Garden, See You in My 19th Life, D.P. 2, Shadow Detective Season 2, and Numbers

 

Sequels are becoming more and more common in the world of kdrama, and this month saw a fair amount of them.  Unsurprisingly, they can all be found on either Netflix or Hulu.  There isn’t a ton of dramas to choose from this time around, but there is a nice assortment of genre.  So cook up a bowl of ramen and grab the remote.  What are you waiting for?

New Dramas Starting in July

 

Not Others

Premiere Date: July 17

# 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.  

Jun and Jun

Premiere Date: July 20

# of Episodes:  8

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  BL Rom-Com

Starring:  Ki Hyun Woo and Yang Jun Mo

A young idol who has retired from the business to become an officer worker is surprised to find out that the hot, new general manager at his company is actually his long-lost first love.  He has always wondered what made his first crush suddenly disapper one day without any notice.  Maybe he will finally get the chance to ask the questions he has carried in his heart since that time.  

Longing For You

Premiere Date: July 26

# of Episodes:  14

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Action Thriller

Starring: Na In Woo and Kim Ji Eun

After his brother is mysteriously murdered, a successful detective begins his own investigation of a cold case he believes is connected to his brother’s death.  But as he digs into details from the past, he will discover secrets that involve those closest to him, and the results could cause long-lasting effects on his own family.

My Lovely Liar

Premiere Date: July 31

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch: Viki

Genre:  Supernatural Rom-Com

Starring:  Kim So Hyun and Hwang Min Hyun

A young woman with a special ability that lets her hear when anyone is lying has become jaded by life and relationships.  But when she meets a mysterious new neighbor, who appears to be running from a serious secret, she is surpriesed to find that her abilities don’t work on him.  Now she will have to rely on her own heart and his words to determine if he is really telling her the truth.  

The Uncanny Counter Season 2

Premiere Date: July 29

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Netflix

Genre: Supernatural Mystery

Starring:  Cho Byeong Kyu and Kim Se Jeong

Following the same premise as Season 1, a group of evil spirit slayers known as Counters will use their special abilities to fight and capture malevolent entities and send them back to the spirit world they came from.  But by day, they are forced to live in disguise, working at a small noodle restaurant.  

Dramas Ending in July

 

See You in My 19th Life

Finale Date: July 23

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Netflix

Genre:   Romantic Comedy

Starring:  Shin Hye Sun and Ahn Bo Hyun

A young woman with the ability to remember her past lives goes looking for the people she loved before her last life was cut tragically short.  But hanging onto her memories of the past may cause her to overlook the new opportunities in front of her in her present life.  

Numbers

Finale Date: July 29

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre: Mystery Action Thriller

Starring:  Kim Myung Soo and Choi Jin Hyuk

A genius accountant manages to become the first employee at a large accounting firm without a college education.  But when the young man stumbles on a trail of corruption and financial crimes, he will be forced to take on a powerful enemy.  

Lies Hidden in My Garden

Finale Date: July 11

# of Episodes:  8

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Mystery Thriller

Starring:  Kim Tae Hee and Kim Sung Oh

A woman with a picture perfect life sudden notices something unusual happening in her backyard that leads her to mistrust her seemingly loving husband.  And as she looks into her new suspicions, she will meet a woman who has lived a much more difficult life than she can even imagine.  But despite their differences, they soon discover they have one very important thing in common. 

Shadow Detective Season 2

Finale Date: July 26

# of Episodes:  8

Where to Watch:  Hulu

Genre:   Crime Drama

Starring:  Lee Sung Min and Jung Jin Young

Veteran homicide detective Kim Taek Rok is back on the job.  This time he will be investigating a mysterious blackmailer known only as “Friend”.  But with limited time and lives at stake, he will need to gather all his wits to catch this vicious mastermind.  

D.P. Season 2

Finale Date: July 28

# of Episodes:  6

Where to Watch:  Netflix

Genre:  Military Action Drama

Starring:  Jung Hae In and Koo Kyo Hwan

Jun Ho and his partner Ho Yeol head the special military task force Deserter Patrol. Their job is to find runaway soldiers and hand them over to the proper disciplinary authorities.  But the moral implications weigh heavily on Jun Ho’s mind, as he wrestles with the system he is forced to uphold.  

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