The month of August promises a lot of exciting Korean dramas with various genres. There will be for all the tastes.
Every month, Kpopmap selects dramas that are about to start airing to look forward to. Here are 4 dramas starting in August to not forget to watch and two of them will be available on Netflix.
1- "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol"
When: From August 26 on KBS x Netflix
Cast: Lee JaeWook, Go Ara
Summary: It is a romantic drama that tells the story of the pianist Goo LaLa whose life fell to the bottom when her family was ruined. She got to meet and to fall in love with the mysterious Sun WooJun.
Genre: Romantic comedy
Why watch?: It is the type of love story that seems perfect to chill at home when it is burning hot outside. Lee JaeWook is a rising star that has gained a lot of fans the past year(s) with his perfect acting. It is his first lead this time and the drama is gathering a lot of interest. If you are looking for a fun romance, you might want to consider this drama.
For more infomation, teaser, and characters’ descriptions, you can check our cast and summary here.
2- "Alice"
When: From August 28 on SBS
Cast: Joo Won, Kim HeeSun
Summary: It tells the story of a man and a woman who had to be eternally separated because of death and who get to meet again like magic beyond the limits of time and dimension.
Genre: Fantasy, melodrama, action
Why watch?: If you are looking for a complex and fantasy storyline this is for you. The characters are time traveling and the drama promises a lot of action and mystery. It is also the first drama of Joo Woon since his discharge, many have been looking forward to his return to the small screen. The drama is promising.
For more information, teaser, and characters’ descriptions, you can check our cast and summary here.
3- "Do You Like Brahms?"
When: From August 31 on SBS
Cast: Kim MinJae, Park EunBin
Summary: It tells the love and the uncertain and shaky dreams of 29-year-old classic music students.
Genre: Romance, music
Why watch?: This romance is more on the emotional side and the main theme of classic music is omnipresent. If you are looking for this type of soft and healing romance, this is for you. The main couple's chemistry also is to look forward to.
For more information, teaser, and characters’ descriptions, you can check our cast and summary here.
4- "Stanger 2"
When: From August 15 on tvN x Netflix
Cast: Cho SeungWoo, Bae DooNa
Summary: "Those who want silence are all accomplices". The lonely prosecutor and active detective meet again to pull out the truth of concealed cases.
Genre: Crime, action
Why watch?: The main reason is simply the perfection of the first season with a solid plot and good acting. The drama had its own style compared to other dramas with great depictions of the crime scenes. Therefore it makes it worthy to watch season 2. If you are interested in crime, this is a must-watch. Don't expect any romance.
For more information, teaser, and characters’ descriptions, you can check our cast and summary here.
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15.9%Do You Like Brahms?
17.9%Stanger 2
24.8%Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
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