New Premieres and Fun Finales in August 2024
August 2024 Korean Drama Premieres and Finales
Explore the latest Korean dramas that premiered and concluded in August 2024. Get drama general information and plot summaries, watch trailers, and find your next binge-worthy series.
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August 2024 Korean Drama Premieres
Discover the new Korean dramas that premiered in August 2024. Get information on premiere dates, episode counts, streaming platforms, genres, and lead actors. Dive into brief descriptions and watch the trailers to decide your next watch. And if you are having a hard time choosing, be sure to check out the drama rankings below.
- Bad Memory Eraser
- DNA Lover
- Love Next Door
- No Gain, No Love
- Perfect Family
- Romance in the House
- Your Honor
- Pachinko Season 2
- Cinderella at 2 am
- Black Out
Bad Memory Eraser
Premiere Date: August 2, 2024
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Kim Jae Joong and Jin Se Yeon
A former tennis prodigy suffers a life-altering injury. But his life is turned upside down when he turns to a groundbreaking psychiatric tool known as the memory eraser, and becomes convinced that his psychiatrists is the woman he is destined to love.
DNA Lover
Premiere Date: August 17, 2024
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Choi Si Won and Jung In Sun
A passionate genetic researcher turns her scientific expertise into a quest for true love. But she finds herself at a crossroads when she meets two very attractive, but very different matches. And she soon discovers that while science can illuminate many aspects of life, the true essence of love might just lie beyond the reach of her microscope.
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Love Next Door
Premiere Date: August 17, 2024
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Jung Hae In and Jung So Min
A brilliant architect with an effortlessly charming demeanor, reconnects with his childhood friend whose life took a different path. But they are no longer children, and life has changed a lot since the innocent memories and playful camaraderie of their youth. As they become reacquainted, they both begin to hope that they can put their awkward and complicated past behind them and move forward together as adults.
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No Gain, No Love
Premiere Date: August 26, 2024
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Shin Min Ah and Kim Young Dae
A fiercely pragmatic woman, who has always prioritized financial security over emotional ties, finds herself on the verge of losing a coveted promotion. Out of desperation, she devises an unconventional strategy—recruiting a kind-hearted, part-time cashier with a knack for helping others, to play the role of her fake fiancé.
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Perfect Family
Premiere Date: August 14, 2024
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Family Thriller
Starring Cast: Yoon Se Ah and Kim Byung Chul
The seemingly flawless life of a successful lawyer and his wife shatters when their young daughter returns home drenched in blood, claiming she may have killed her friend. As questions arise and fingers start pointing, the family’s bonds are put to the ultimate test.
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Romance in the House
Premiere Date: August 10, 2024
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Drama
Starring Cast: Ji Jin Hee and Kim Jee Soo
A once a struggling husband who left his family after a business failure, reappears twelve years later as a wealthy landlord. Now he hopes to win back the affection of his ex-wife and daughter, but they are not so willing to welcome him back with open arms.
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Your Honor
Premiere Date: August 12, 2024
Number of Episodes: 10
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Legal Crime Drama
Starring Cast: Son Hyun Joo and Kim Myung Min
The lines between justice and crime blur as two fathers, driven by fierce paternal love, are pushed to their limits. A respected Judge finds himself desperately protecting his son after a tragic hit-and-run incident, while a ruthless crime boss spirals into chaos upon learning of his own son’s death.
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Pachinko Season 2
Premiere Date: August 23, 2024
Number of Episodes: 8
Where to Watch: Apple TV+
Genre: Historical melodrama
Starring Cast: Lee Min Ho and Kim Min Ha
The fierce battle between two fathers unfolds against the backdrop of an immigrant family’s unwavering pursuit of hope and survival. An esteemed judge with an unwavering moral compass, stands in stark contrast to a ruthless crime boss driven by a twisted form of paternal love.
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Cinderella at 2am
Premiere Date: August 24, 2024
Number of Episodes: 10
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Shin Hyun Been and Moon Sang Min
A respected marketing manager who once left her troubled past behind, navigates a surprising twist when her charming boyfriend turns out to be the heir to her company’s chaebol family. Faced with a shocking ultimatum from the man’s mother, she wrestles with her beliefs about love and sacrifice, and wonders if she is strong enough to give up her blooming romance for financial security.
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Black Out
Premiere Date: August 16, 2024
Number of Episodes: 14
Where to Watch: Hulu
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Starring Cast: Byun Yo Han and Go Bo Gyeol
Two determined detectives delve into the dark heart of a village haunted by a past crime. The story follows a once-promising medical student whose life spiraled into chaos after a chilling act of violence. Now, returning home after years behind bars, the echoes of his past intertwine with the current unresolved murders of two young girls, leading him to confront the shadows of his own existence.
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August 2024 Korean Drama Finales
Discover the new Korean dramas that aired finales in August 2024. Get information on finale dates, episode counts, streaming platforms, genres, and lead actors. Dive into brief descriptions and watch the trailers to see what great hits finished up last month and are just waiting for you to enjoy. And if you are having a hard time choosing, be sure to check out the drama rankings below.
- The Auditors
- No Way Out: The Roulette
- Serendipity’s Embrace
- Miss Night and Day
- My Sweet Mobster
- Love Andante
- The Frog
- The Tyrant
The Auditors
Finale Date: August 11, 2024
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Mystery Comedy
Starring Cast: Shin Ha Kyun and Lee Jung Ha
An icy-cold auditor leads his team through the depths of corruption at JU Construction. As the team gets to know each other and their different approaches to the job, they will try to navigate the challenges of uncovering the truth.
No Way Out: The Roulette
Finale Date: August 21, 2024
Number of Episodes: 8
Where to Watch: Hulu
Genre: Action Thriller
Starring Cast: Jo Jin Woong and Yoo Jae Myung
A notorious murderer emerges from thirteen years behind bars, igniting public outrage and a chilling bounty of 20 billion won on his head. A detective finds himself in the ironic position of guarding the very criminal he should be condemning, while a Lawyer navigates the murky waters of justice and morality to represent the “accused” criminal.
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Serendipity's Embrace
Finale Date: August 13, 2024
Number of Episodes: 8
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Kim So Hyun and Chae Jong Hyeop
A young couple rediscover love a decade after their first encounter, back when they were in high school. As fate brings them back together again as adults, they will try to navigate the complexities of romance, dreams, and second chances.
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Miss Night and Day
Finale Date: August 4, 2024
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Starring Cast: Jung Eun Ji, Lee Jung Eun and Choi Jin Hyuk
A woman navigates the challenges of landing her dream job while grappling with the unpredictable twists of nightly aging. Caught between a demanding boss and the issues of trapping 2 woman from very different generations into the same body, she will do her best to succeed against all odds.
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My Sweet Mobster
Finale Date: August 1, 2024
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Uhm Tae Goo and Han Sun Hwa
A former gangster finds a fresh start running a business that employs former criminals and help them put their troubled pasts behind them. But when he meets a kids’ content creator, he finds himself hoping he can convince her that he is no longer the rough criminal he once was.
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Love Andante
Finale Date: August 29, 2024
Number of Episodes: 8
Where to Watch: Kocowa
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Starring Cast: Kwon Hyun Bin and Song Ji Woo
In a small town in the DMZ, a gifted pianist in search of solace, discovers a unique connection with the daughter of a North Korean officer. But can two people from the opposite sides of a war-torn country find a happy future together?
The Frog
Release Date: August 23, 2024
Number of Episodes: 8
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Starring Cast: Kim Yoon Seok and Go Min Si
Two lives converge across two decades at a secluded vacation cottage, when an inn manager’s idyllic existence is disrupted by a mysterious woman. And as the secrets of the past are brought to light, a sinister story is unravelled.
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The Tyrant
Release Date: August 14, 2024
Number of Episodes: 4
Where to Watch: Hulu
Genre: Crime Sci-Fi Crime Drama
Starring Cast: Cha Seung Won and Kim Seon Ho
In a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, the final sample of a clandestine bioweapon has gone missing, leading to a desperate race among several powerful men. And while one of them hopes to eliminate any evidence the project exists at all, the others intend to use it for their own selfish means.
Overall Drama Rankings (As Rated by MyDramaList.com)
If you only like a certain kind of drama, you probably already have your next watch picked, but for those who watch a little of everything, the choices can be overwhelming. Here is a list of this month’s dramas in order, from highest ranked to lowest, according to MyDramaList.com.
August Premieres
- Love Next Door (8.8)
- No Gain, No Love (8.3)
- Pachinko Season 2 (8.2)
- Cinderella at 2 AM (8.0)
- Black Out (8.0)
- Your Honor (7.8)
- Romance in the House (7.8)
- Bad Memory Eraser (7.7)
- Perfect Family (7.6)
- DNA Lover (7.4)
August Finales
- My Sweet Mobster (8.4)
- The Auditors (8.2)
- The Frog (8.1)
- Serendipity’s Embrace (8.1)
- Miss Night and Day (8.1)
- No Way Out: The Roulette (7.7)
- The Tyrant (7.6)
- Love Andante (7.0)
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