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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
August 2025 K-drama watchlist: Beyond The Bar, Twelve, My Troublesome Star, and more set to shake your screen
August is almost here, bringing a fresh lineup of Korean dramas - perfect for binge-watching from the comfort of your home. The first half of 2025 delivered gripping titles like When Life Gives You Tangerines, Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, Law and the City, Good Boy, and Buried Hearts. Now, August promises to keep the momentum going with a new slate of must-watch series. From heart-fluttering romances and intense medical dramas to spine-chilling horror and supernatural thrillers, this month's lineup is packed with variety and excitement. Get ready to be hooked as these upcoming K-dramas take over your screens and stir up the K-drama universe once again. Mary Kills People Cast: Lee Bo-young, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ki-young Release date: August 1 A Korean remake of the 2017 Canadian series, this gripping drama follows a respected emergency physician living a double life. By day, she saves lives; by night, she helps terminally ill patients end theirs through assisted euthanasia. But when a determined detective starts investigating suspicious deaths, a dangerous game of cat and mouse threatens to expose everything she's worked to keep hidden. Beyond the Bar Cast: Lee Jin-wook, Jung Chae-yeon, Lee Hak-joo, Jeon Hye-bin, Kim Yeo-jin Release date: August 2 A rookie lawyer joins a top law firm and is paired with a sharp but emotionally distant mentor. While she's confident yet socially awkward, he's known for his cold demeanor and legal brilliance. As they tackle high-stakes cases, their frequent clashes slowly give way to mutual respect—and an unexpected emotional connection. My Lovely Journey Cast: Gong Seung-yeon, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Jae-young, Hong Soo-hyun Release date: August 2 Former idol Kang Yeo Reum finds healing as a travel reporter for One Day Travel. Outwardly cheerful, she secretly battles anxiety about her future. By her side is longtime friend and agency CEO O Sang Sik, a former boxer turned entertainment executive. Together, they navigate work, healing, and the possibility of second chances. Love, Take Two Cast: Yum Jung-ah, Park Hae-joon, Choi Yoon-ji, Kim Min-kyu Release date: August 4 Single mother Lee Ji An runs a construction site while raising her daughter, top medical student Hyo Ri. Their lives change when Ji An's first love, Ryu Jeong Seok, returns with his son, Bo Hyeon. When Hyo Ri arrives in a camper van and parks outside their flower farm, emotions bloom and old wounds resurface. Our Golden Days Cast: Jung Il-woo, Jung In-sun, Chun Ho-jin, Lee Tae-ran Release date: August 9 Lee Ji Hyeok appears to have it all - confidence, wit, and success—until a personal downfall forces him to reevaluate his life. Alongside him are Ji Eun O, a passionate cafe manager who once loved him, and Park Seong Jae, his wealthy friend who hides a deep loneliness and struggles with conflicted feelings. My Troublesome Star Cast: Uhm Junghwa, Song Seung-heon, Lee El Release date: August 18 Once the youngest Best Actress winner, Im Se Ra vanished after a tragic accident. Twenty-five years later, she returns to the spotlight. Meanwhile, detective Dokgo Cheol, who once vowed to marry before 40, has grown jaded. When their paths cross, a heartfelt, healing romance unfolds between two people chasing lost dreams. Aema Cast: Lee Ha-nee, Bang Hyo-rin, Jin Sun-kyu, Cho Hyun-chul Release date: August 22 Set in 1980s Chungmuro, top actress Jung Hui Ran is bold, outspoken, and impossible to control. Dropped from Madame Aema by ruthless producer Koo Jung Ho, the role is given to nightclub dancer Sin Ju Ae. Refusing to back down, Hui Ran fights to reclaim her place - dragging rookie director Kwak In U into a whirlwind of power, pride, and ambition. Twelve Cast: Ma Dong-seok, Park Hyung-sik, Seo In-guk, Sung Dong-il, Lee Joo-bin, Ko Kyu-pil, Kang Mi-na, Sung Yoo-bin, Ahn Ji-hye, Regina Lei Release date: August 23 Twelve celestial beings, once animals, are sent to Earth with divine powers to protect humanity. Led by the fearless tiger angel Tae San, they face off against Asura—the banished demon king seeking vengeance. In a battle of light versus darkness, the angels risk everything to save the human world. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty Cast: Im Yoon-ah, Lee Chae-min, Kang Han-na, Choi Gwi-hwa Release date: August 23 Top chef Yeon Ji Yeong is suddenly transported from her modern kitchen to a royal palace. There, she must cook for King Yi Heon, a sharp-tongued ruler with a deadly palate. As palace politics simmer and tempers flare, sparks fly between the chef and the king in this time-traveling culinary romance. K-drama that began in July While fans eagerly await the new August K-dramas, several series that premiered in July will also continue their run into the new month. Law and the City My Girlfriend Is the Man! The Nice Guy Bitch X Rich Season 2 (final episode airs August 1) To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Head Over Heels star shocks brand rankings, blocks Squid Game 3 leads Lee Byung Hun, Lee Jung Jae from top spot
In a stunning twist that has caught the industry by surprise, a rookie actor has surged to the top of the July actor brand reputation rankings, outshining seasoned titans Lee Byung Hun and Lee Jung Jae - both cornerstones of the recently concluded Squid Game series. Released by the Korean Business Research Institute, this month's rankings were calculated using media coverage, participation, interaction, and community metrics for 100 actors featured in dramas, films, or OTT projects between June 22 and July 22. Choo Young Woo Currently captivating audiences in the smash-hit drama Head Over Heels, Choo Young Woo has stormed to the top with a staggering brand reputation index of 7,694,868. Still early in his career, he's proving to be a force of nature - fresh, fierce, and impossible to ignore. The throne is his, and the industry is watching. Lee Jung Jae Despite global superstardom and high anticipation for his return in Squid Game 3, Lee Jung Jae had to settle for second place. With a score of 7,050,788, he remains a towering figure - but this time, the crown slipped just out of reach. Lee Byung Hun Third place went to veteran powerhouse Lee Byung Hun, who not only stars in Squid Game 3 but also voices the chilling Demon King Gwi-ma in KPop Demon Hunters. With a brand index of 6,578,206, he reminds everyone that legends don't fall - they simply bide their time. Park Bo Gum Hot off the success of Good Boy, Park Bo Gum surged into fourth place with a brand index of 4,663,633. Charismatic and versatile, he's proving once again that he's here to dominate, one genre at a time. Jo Yuri Closing out the top five is rising star Jo Yuri, who made waves through her role in Squid Game 3. With a brand reputation index of 4,322,075, she's a rising storm in an industry that can no longer overlook her power. Check out the actors to made it to the Top 30 for July 6. Park Bo Young 7. Cho Yi Hyun 8. Lee Jong Suk 9. Yim Si Wan 10. Park Gyu Young 11. Go Youn Jung 12. Kim So Hyun 13. Park Ju Hyun 14. Seol In Ah 15. Kang Ha Neul 16. Lee Jun Hyuk 17. Gong Yoo 18. Ryu Kyung Soo 19. GOT7's Jinyoung 20. Namkoong Min 21. Son Suk Ku 22. Shim Eun Kyung 23. Park Sung Hoon 24. Go Min Si 25. So Ji Sub 26. Jeon Yeo Been 27. Cha Kang Yoon 28. Won Mi Kyung 29. Lee Sun Bin 30. Jung Hae In For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
South China Morning Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Good Boy review: Prime Video K-drama with Park Bo-gum packs little punch
This article contains minor spoilers. 2/5 stars Lead cast: Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, Lee Sang-yi, Oh Jung-se Latest Nielsen rating: 8.12 per cent Despite the promise of action and athleticism at the beginning, Good Boy featured little of either in its early stages, focusing instead on the mishaps of a misunderstood squad in the police force without ever digging into what made the lead characters tick.
Time Magazine
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
Breaking Down the Explosive Ending of 'Good Boy'
Good Boy, an action police dramedy about a group of former Korean Olympians who become cops, was one of the most highly-anticipated K-dramas of the year. Starring Park Bo-gum (When Life Gives You Tangerines) as boxer Yoon Dong-ju and with the The Good Bad Mother director Shim Na-yeon behind the camera, the drama was poised to be one of 2025's big hits. While Good Boy has done well domestically on Korean broadcaster JTBC and internationally on Amazon Prime Video (where it has been in the streamer's Global Top Ten for its entire run), narratively, the cop drama never quite found its rhythm. The series started its action intensity high, with explosions, fist fights, hit-and-run accidents, and department moles in the first episode, but didn't have anywhere to go from there. The show revealed its main villain, corrupt customs officer Min Ju-yeong (Oh Jung-se) from the jump, robbing the detective work done by the Special Criminal Investigation Team (SCIT) of most of its suspense and other character backstories, such as the Olympic origins of the main characters, never paid off outside of the action scenes. The show's central romance—between Dong-ju and former shooting prodigy Ji Han-na (Kim So-hyun)—felt more obligatory than inspired. At 16 episodes, Good Boy spent most of its season in a redundant cat-and-mouse cycle that didn't resolve itself until season's end. But at least we got some killer fight sequences along the way. The show was at its best when it was letting Dong-ju, Han-na, and the rest of their team—including fencer Kim Jong-hyeon (Lee Sang-yi), wrestler Go Man-sik (Heo Sung-tae), and discus thrower Shin Jae-hong (Tae Won-seok)—use their very specific skillsets in elaborate, sometimes gloriously absurd fight sequences. This was the case in the final episode, titled 'We Are the Champions,' which sees the SCIT squad finally taking down Ju-yeong for good. Let's break down the explosive ending of Good Boy. Ju-yeong's villainous backstory and present Like most of the characters in Good Boy, villain Ju-yeong doesn't get a backstory that complexifies his actions. Prior to becoming the evil mastermind controlling Insung City, he was just a part-time customs officer. When he is recruited by Oh Dollar, the gangster who ran organized crime in Insung before Ju-yeong, he quickly turns corrupt, shamelessly doing whatever he needs to do to make the most money. Later, when he was tasked with digitizing reams of customs documents, he came upon a cache of files proving corruption from some of Insung's most powerful business leaders and officials. Rather than report the misdeeds, Ju-yeong decides to use them. He bribes the people incriminated in the documents, and then uses his influence to take out any of the criminal organization competitors in the city—including his gangster mentor, Oh Dollar. Twenty years later, when Good Boy is primarily set, Ju-yeong's control of the city reaches into its highest echelons. He uses his power to sell Candy, a highly addictive drug, with criminals-with-more-of-a-conscience Leo (Ko Jun) and Drug Mom, aka Kim Yeon-ha (Lee Ho-jung), as minion-partners. Ju-yeong tries to burn it all down Heading into the Good Boy series finale, the SCIT team has Ju-yeong on the ropes. Unable to smuggle shipments of Candy out of the city, Ju-yeong's deal with the yakuza falls through. The Japanese criminal organization puts a hit out on Ju-yeong, and gangsters flock to the city to take him out. Furious, Ju-yeong plans to destroy the city, along with all of his high-profile accomplices. First, he sends out four trucks armed with explosives. They detonate, sending the city into a blackout. The Insung Police are able to bring things back under control, when Ju-yeong strikes again. He lures the city's officials to his hotel in downtown Insung. He's rigged the sprinkler system to emit a toxic chemical that also ignites when it comes in contact with water. Dong-ju and the rest of the SCIT team are able to stop anyone from dying, but Ju-yeong's girlfriend, a fellow customs officer named Kim Yu-na, slips away in the process. She meets Ju-yeong at the docks, thinking they are going to escape the country together. However, he has just been using her as a distraction. He has a truck standing by, ready to take her out as she walks across the street. Though she seems to survive, Ju-yeong doesn't care either way. He only cares about his money, and himself. Dong-ju finally takes Ju-yeong down Before Ju-yeong can get onto a boat, he is intercepted by the yakuza. They are trying to kill him when Dong-ju and Jong-hyeon arrive. Desperate to arrest Ju-yeong and have him face a trial for his crimes, they are put in the ironic situation of having to protect Ju-yeong. He slips away in the chaos, and Dong-ju eventually catches up with him on the rooftop deck of a nearby ferry. 'What kind of life have you lived that you kill someone like it's nothing?' Dong-ju asks Ju-yeong. When Ju-yeong half-heartedly mentions the early deaths of his parents, Dong-ju doesn't have any sympathy. He is an orphan, too. 'A scumbag like you doesn't get to make excuses,' he says, proceeding to beat Ju-yeong into submission. While the series presents it as justice or perhaps Dong-ju's job, it feels far more like brutal, unrestrained vengeance. Ju-yeong manages to throw himself over the edge of the boat into the water below. He would rather die in the water than let Dong-ju win. A determined Dong-ju follows, handcuffing himself to Ju-yeong and dragging him to shore. The rest of the SCIT team is proudly waiting, and Ju-yeong is brought to jail. Dong-ju somehow avoids permanent brain damage Forget law enforcement outcomes—the big question heading into the Good Boy finale was: will Dong-ju suffer permanent brain damage from the beatings he took in literally every episode of this series? At the end of Episode 14, Dong-ju lost his vision, going 'punch-drunk' following a confrontation with his former coach turned Ju-yeong's minion Oh Jong-gu (Jung Man-sik). Jong-hyeon finds him, and convinces him to go to the hospital and actually get sustained treatment. After that, there is a team effort to keep him away from the action. Unfortunately, Dong-ju has never met a fist he didn't think it was a good idea to throw his head against. He gets in several more fights before the series' end, and also is in close proximity to several massive explosions. Absurdly, Dong-ju finishes the series without permanent injury. In the final episode, we see him telling Han-na that his physical therapy is working, implying he has recovered completely. Does Ju-yeong die? After Ju-yeong's arrest, Dong-ju visits him in jail. Ju-yeong, who still has dirt on men in high places, doesn't think he will be in jail for much longer. Dong-ju doesn't seem particularly worried. That night, a man dressed as a guard comes into Ju-yeong's cell and chokes him. We don't see Ju-yeong die, leaving the door open for a second season with the villain back out on the streets. We also don't see the identity of the choker— could it be one of the 'good' guys, taking justice into their own hands? Does Good Boy have a happy ending? The SCIT team are recognized as heroes, awarded medals for their work apprehending Ju-yeong. Dong-ju, who has reunited with his surrogate mom Jung Mi-ja (Seo Jung-yeon) and is now in a relationship with longtime crush Han-na, seems very happy. Han-na is training to be part of the Special Operation Unit, and is in a good place with her mom. Jong-hyeon has decided to try professional fencing again. Jae-hong is happy with his wife and children. Man-sik discovers his wife didn't cheat on him, but rather his vasectomy failed—he is going to be a father again! The show ends with a final shot of Dong-ju, running on Haeundae Beach as the sunsets. He is in his Team Korea jacket, with a big smile on his face. For Dong-ju, it is definitely a happy ending.
News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Good Boy Episode 16 Out: Here's How To Watch The Final Episode In Hindi
K-drama Good Boy follows a bunch of national athletes who step away from their careers to join the police force. One of the most anticipated Korean dramas, Good Boy, has officially concluded, with its final episode airing on July 20. After a month of gripping suspense and drama, the series wrapped up on a high note. The widely popular K-drama has been gaining significant attention from fans, especially in India, where the Hindi-dubbed version has attracted a strong audience base. The Hindi dubbed version of Good Boy episode 16 premiered on Prime Video on July 20 at 7:10 p.m. IST, following its usual weekend release schedule. Those who have not yet seen the episode can simply log in to their Prime Video account and pick the episode from the list. To change the language setting, viewers will need to go to the Audio & Subtitles setting and choose Hindi from the audio option to enjoy the K-drama in Hindi dub. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prime Video Singapore (@primevideosg) From the very beginning, Good Boy has stood out for its unique approach towards a fast-moving plot, strong character development, and incorporating a perfect mix of action, comedy, and drama. Each episode of the show brought fresh twists, keeping fans guessing about what comes next. For audiences who are on the lookout for a drama that offers something different from the usual romantic comedy plot lines, Good Boy would be the best option for them. The drama follows a bunch of national athletes who have stepped away from their careers to join the police force and are on a mission to fight crimes. Recruited by a special government program, these former athletes use their exceptional physical skills, discipline and teamwork to take down dangerous criminals, offering a unique blend of thrill and strategy. When Life Gives You Tangerines features Park Bo Gum in the lead. Yoon Dong Ju plays a police officer. Park Bo Gum shifts from his signature romantic roles to deliver a bold and intense performance in the show. Alongside Park Bo Gum, the show also features a versatile lineup of casts, including Kim So Hyun, Lee Sang Yi, Oh Jung Se, Heo Sung Tae, and Tae Won Seok, among others. With a powerful storyline, exceptional performances, and a fresh concept, Good Boy leaves a lasting impact on the audience. First Published: July 21, 2025, 13:09 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
