We have a few new premieres this month with some romance, thrills, and comedy. Let’s see what we have to look forward to in this July 2023 edition of “Korean Dramas You Need to Be Watching.” This monthly series is meant to keep you updated on what’s happening in that amazing world of Korean dramas so that you don’t miss out on anything! Here are the kdramas you should keep an eye out for in July 2023:
My Pick:
1. My Lovely Liar
My Lovely Liar is a mystery romance that tells the story of a woman (Kim So Hyun) who has the supernatural ability to hear lies. Her power has caused her much disappointment in people, but she uses it to see the truth and becomes involved with a man suspected of murder who no one believes. My Lovely Liar is scheduled to premiere July 31 on tvN.
PREMIERING IN JULY:
2. The Uncanny Counter 2
The Uncanny Encounter 2 is about a group of people (Jo Byung Gyu, Kim Se Jeong, Yu Jung Sang, Yum Hye Ran) with special abilities called Counter who disguise themselves as employees at a noodle restaurant, but they actually hunt evil spirits. The Uncanny Encounter 2 is scheduled to premiere July 29 on tvN.
3. Strangers
Strangers is a comedy about a charming but clumsy physical therapist (Jeon Hye Jin) and her daughter (Sooyoung) who is a police officer that encounter challenges while living together. Strangers is scheduled to premiere July 17 on ENA.
4. D.P. 2
D.P. 2 is about a soldier (Jung Hae In) that becomes part of a squad whose job is to locate and catch military deserters, but he comes to sympathize with their struggles. D.P. 2 is scheduled to premiere July 28 on Netflix.
CURRENTLY AIRING IN JULY:
5. See You in My 19th Life
See You in My 19th Life is based on a webtoon about a woman (Shin Hye Sun) who can remember her past lives. In her 19th life, she wants to reunite with a man (Ahn Bo Hyun) from her 18th life, but it turns out her rival is herself from her previous life. See You in My 19th Life airs Saturday and Sunday on tvN.
6. Numbers
Numbers follows the stories of employees at an accounting firm including a new employee (Kim Myung Soo) who has graduated high school and the son of the company’s vice president (Choi Jin Hyuk). Numbers airs Friday and Saturday on MBC.
7. King the Land
King the Land is a romantic comedy about the chaebol heir of King group (Junho) who hates fake smiles and an employee of King Hotel (Yoona ) who always has to smile because of her job. King the Land airs Saturday and Sunday on JTBC.
8. Heartbeat
Heartbeat is a fantasy romance about a quirky half-human/half- vampire (Taecyeon) and a cold-hearted school nurse (Won Ji An) who end up living together. Heartbeat is Beating airs Monday and Tuesday on KBS.
9. Revenant
Revenant is a supernatural thriller about a woman (Kim Tae Ri) who is possessed by an evil spirit and a man (Oh Jung Se) who can see those spirits that get involved in a mystery. Revenant airs Friday and Saturday on SBS.
10. Miracle Brothers
Miracle Brothers is a mystery drama about an aspiring writer (Jung Woo) who is in debt and a mysterious young man (Bae Hyun Sung) with telepathic powers. Miracle Brothers airs Wednesday and Thursday on JTBC.
Other Premieres & Ongoing Dramas (These dramas will be highlighted in the coming months)
Battle for Happiness Longing for You
AND SO YOU’RE UP TO DATE,
OTHER DRAMAS THAT WILL BE ENDING IN JULY:
Delightfully Deceitful
Delightfully Deceitful is a revenge drama that tells the story of a con artist (Chun Woo Hee) who lacks empathy and a lawyer (Kim Dong Wook) who has too much empathy which makes it hard for him to function. Delightfully Deceitful airs Monday and Tuesday on tvN.
Lies Hidden in My Garden
Lies Hidden in My Garden is a suspense thriller about a woman (Kim Tae Hee) who is married to a doctor and has an intelligent son. She used to be happy with her life in her perfect house, but she starts to doubt it all after discovering a foul smell coming from her backyard. Lies Hidden in My Garden airs Monday and Tuesday on ENA.
What dramas are you looking forward to or enjoying in July? Make sure to get caught up because there are more dramas coming your way in August!