Healing stories and thrilling narratives sum up the themes to be featured in August 2022 Korean Dramas!
Reliable and sought-after actors such as Kim Min Jae, Ji Chang Wook, Lee Seung Gi and Jung Il Woo are also making their drama comebacks. Their respective female leads: Kim Hyang Gi, Choi Sooyoung, Lee Se Young and Kwon Yuri are expected to join K-Dramaland’s female lead darlings.
Make sure to keep tabs on the latest dramas coming up next month!
Best Korean Drama List: 2000 – 2005 | 2006 – 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
2022 Monthly K-Drama List: December 2021 | January 2022 | February 2022 | March 2022 | April 2022 | May 2022 | June 2022 | July 2022 |
What’s Currently Airing?
MONDAY-TUESDAY
Cafe Minamdang (KBS2)
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
Adamas (tvN)
Extraordinary Attorney Woo (ENA/NEtflix)FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Big Mouth (MBC)
Today’s Webtoon (SBS)SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Alchemy of Souls (tvN)
The Good Detective 2 (JTBC)
*Note that daily, weekly and some dramas are not covered by kdramadiary due to the unavailability of video sources on legit streaming platforms.
Our team watches on iQiyi, Netflix, WeTV and Viu. In addition, we cover almost all dramas, but in compliance with DMCA rules, for some dramas, we have decided to only do the regular First Look/Mid-Series features plus Full Series Review. You can always refer to our coverage listed on the sidebar or on the header section.
Coming Up: August 2022 Korean Dramas
Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist | Aug 01 | tvN
- Streaming Site: Viu
Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo is based on a well-loved novel of the same name, which won the Excellence Award in the 2016 Korea Story Contest.
Moreover, the series revolves around the genius insomniac acupuncturist Yo Se-poong, the aristocrat widow Seo Eun-woo, and the geeky teacher Gye Ji-han. This will show stories of psychiatrists from the Joseon Dynasty who give warm prescriptions and provide pleasant energy and healing to the sick.
If You Wish Upon Me | Aug 10 | KBS2
- Streaming Site: Viu
If You Wish Upon Me revolves around the dangerous young man Yoon Gyeo-rye, who barely has the motivation to live. After countless detentions, he later serves as a volunteer in a hospital that grants ill people’s last wishes.
Moreover, Choi Sooyoung, as the optimistic nurse Seo Yeon-joo, spreads the happy virus in the series. Notably, her eyes show care and firm determination in fulfilling her patient’s last wish.
While, Kang Tae-shik (Sung Dong Il) the leader of “Team Genie” smiles with an affectionate gaze, showcasing his warm heart.
A Model Family | Aug 12 | Netflix
- Streaming Site: Netflix
After unwittingly stealing money from a cartel, a cash-strapped professor finds the only way to save his broken family is by working as a drug courier.
The series stars Jung Woo, Park Hee Soon, Yoon Jin Seo and Park Ji Yun.
Little Women | Aug 27 | tvN
- Streaming Site: TBA
tvN’s new drama Little Women deals with the story of three sisters who are poor, but grow up friendly, and fight against the richest and most powerful family in Korea.
Penning the script is screenwriter Jeong Seo-kyung of films The Handmaiden and Mother fame. Director Kim Hee Won (Vincenzo, Crash Landing on You) is in charge of the production.
In the drama, Kim Go Eun plays the role of Oh In-joo, the eldest sister who wants to protect her family with money. Growing up in extreme poverty, she realized early that money is her protector. Suddenly, an event that shakes her entire life takes place.
Nam Ji Hyun takes on the role of the second sister Oh In-kyung, who doesn’t want to sell her soul for money and always does the right thing. She is is a bright and missionary reporter for the news agency who stumbles on a mysterious case and instinctively digs into it.
Lastly, Park Ji Hoo portrays the youngest sister Oh In-hye, who struggles with the love of her two older sisters so she works hard for herself. She has never used good paints because of her poor circumstances, but with her natural drawing skills, she entered a prestigious art high school.
The Law Cafe | Aug 29 | KBS2
- Streaming Site: TBA
KBS 2TV’s new Monday-Tuesday series, The Law Cafe, is a drama based on the famous web novel “Love According to the Law” written by Noh Seung Ah which has recorded more than 25 million views.
From sweet rom-com sensibility to humor and sympathy, The Law Cafe is one of the most anticipated works in the year’s second half. The series stars Lee Seung Gi and Lee Se Young.
“The Law Cafe” Unveils First Script Reading Starring Lee Seung Gi and Lee Se Young
Good Job | Aug TBA | ENA Channel
- Streaming Site: SKYtv
Good Job is a heroic investigative drama about two men and women with unique abilities, super-rich detective Eun Seon-woo (Jung Il Woo) and super-insightful Don Se-ra (Kwon Yuri).
The reunion of Jung Il Woo and Kwon Yu Ri, after showing the best chemistry in the drama Bossam: Steal the Fate last year, is attracting much attention.
“Good Job” Starring Jung Il Woo and Kwon Yuri Unleashes First Script Reading Moments
Update your K-Drama watch list with these new additions from August 2022 Korean Dramas!
Photos/Videos: ENA Channel | KBS2 | Viu
The post August 2022 Korean Dramas: “If You Wish Upon Me,” “The Law Cafe,” “Good Job” & More appeared first on kdramadiary.
August 2022 Korean Dramas: “If You Wish Upon Me,” “The Law Cafe,” “Good Job” & More
Source: Pinoy Student Wars
0 Comments