This week offers an exciting array of K-drama episodes, featuring both fresh debuts and ongoing favorites across various genres. From thrillers and rom-coms to suspenseful dramas, viewers have a diverse selection to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of the most anticipated K-drama episodes. Premieres for the week of August 12 to August 18, 2024.
New K-Drama Premieres
Your Honor
Release Date & Time: Episodes 1 and 2 will premiere on Monday, August 12, and Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 10 p.m. KST on ENA.
Your Honor introduces an intense storyline featuring two contrasting fathers: Judge Song Pan-Ho (Son Hyun-Joo), a principled man, and mafia boss Kim Gang-Heon (Kim Myung-Min), a menacing figure. Both fathers are fiercely protective of their sons, leading to dramatic confrontations. The streaming details for this series are yet to be announced.
Perfect Family
Release Date & Time: Episodes 1 and 2 will air on Wednesday, August 14, and Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 9:50 p.m. KST on KBS2, with streaming available on Viki.
This new K-drama centers on a married couple, lawyer Choi Jin-Hyeok (Kim Byung-Chul) and his wife Ha Eun-Joo (Yoon Se-Ah), who are determined to safeguard their adopted daughter, Choi Sun-Hee (Park Ju-Hyun), amidst a murder case. The show promises a compelling blend of family drama and legal intrigue.
The Tyrant
Release Date & Time: Episodes 1 and 2 will be released on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. KST on Disney Plus.
The Tyrant follows a thrilling plot involving the theft of a bioweapon during a sensitive handover between Korean and U.S. intelligence agencies. This series marks Kim Seon-Ho’s return to the K-drama scene. Features a strong cast including Joo Yoon-Soo, Cha Seung-Won, and Kim Kang-Woo.
Love Next Door
Release Date & Time: Episodes 1 and 2 will premiere on Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN, with episodes available on Netflix.
This romantic drama explores the reunion of childhood best friends Choi Seung-Hyo (Jung Hae-In) and Bae Seok-Ryu (Jung So-Min). Their complex history and the emotions from their past are set to unfold as they reconnect in adulthood.
Black Out
Release Date & Time: Episodes 1 and 2 will air on Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 9:50 p.m. KST on MBC.
Black Out is based on the novel Snow White Must Die and follows Go Jung-Woo (Byun Yo-Han), who is accused of murder and imprisoned. Upon his release, he returns to his hometown to uncover unsettling truths related to his case. The series also features Go Jun, Kim Bo-Ra, and Go Bo-Gyeol.
Ongoing K-Drama List
Several popular K-dramas will continue to captivate audiences this week, including:
- Romance in the House
- Bad Memory Eraser
- No Way Out: The Roulette
Additionally, other notable series like DNA Lover (TV Chosun), Scandal (KBS2 and Viki), and Serendipity’s Embrace (tvN and Viki) will also release new episodes. These dramas promise to deliver engaging narratives and keep fans hooked throughout the week.