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Time of India
30-07-2025
- 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
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Choo Young Woo, on sharing the screen with Cho Yi Hun again for ‘Head Over Heel', says, 'Yi Hyun is extremely careful.' Find out what else he had to say
Choo Woo Young , who is starring as the male lead in the latest quirky fantasy-romance drama ' Head Over Heels ', talked about his experience in the industry. The star revealed how he prepared for the role and how joining the small screen again with actress Ch Yi Hyun has been for him after ' School 2021 '. About Choo Woo Young, the star of 'Head Over Heels' Choo Woo Young isn't new to the entertainment industry. With his father being a renowned model in the country, he has been exposed to the life of glamour and glitz ever since his childhood. Woo Young got his big break only recently after starring in the hit show 'Trauma Code: Heroes on Call'. Recently, during an interview with Pinkvilla, the star revealed the challenges he has had to face preparing for the role and how it has been working with Ch Yi Hyun again. Woo Young on working with Cho Yi Hyun by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Choo Woo Young and Cho Yi Hyun have shared the stage before, as both starred in pivotal character roles for the hit show 'School 2021'. When talking about working alongside the actress again, Woo Young fondly stated that 'I think working on this project brought us even closer. We used to mostly have small talk, but since we spent so much time together this time, our conversations became more casual and personal, like what we ate, whether we got enough sleep, or how we were feeling.' 'I found out that Yi Hyun is extremely careful. She's the kind of person who wouldn't cross a bridge without tapping it first. In my phone, she's saved as 'Yi Hyun', he continued. The actor even shared how he would approach the character if he were playing Seong A, who is seen in the show to play a double life as a shaman and a student. He stated that 'I'd focus on highlighting Seong A's double life. I'd make sure to clearly show the contrast between her life as a shaman and as a regular student and try to show a lot of things about her job.' Challenges faced while preparing for 'Head Over Heels' Woo Young also delved a little into how challenging it was to play the role of a high schooler after playing a doctor in his previous series. When asked about how he dealt with such a transition, the actor revealed that 'Not really. No matter the role, I always try to look at the world through that character's perspective, so I don't find it confusing. I think what helps the most is finding a part of myself that resonates with each character and bringing that to the surface.' The star was also asked about which of his roles he thinks were the hardest to do and which of them were the easiest for him to approach. He shared how he took everything as a new challenge, which changed his perspective on what seemed hard and easy to do. He stated that, 'Rather than thinking in terms of what was easy or hard, I just enjoyed the process because it was a new challenge. Regarding the level of difficulty, the underwater scenes and fire scenes were probably the most difficult to pull off.'
Tatler Asia
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
19 K-drama doctors who stole the show (and saved lives)
Dr Yang Jae-won from 'Trauma Code: Doctors on Call' Above Dr Yang Jae-won can't deny his mentor's surgical brilliance. (Photo: screencap from 'Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,' Netflix) Dr Yang Jae-won (Choo Yeong-woo) was a general surgery resident until trauma expert Dr Baek Kang-hyuk saw his potential and took him under his wing. And although Baek's unorthodox methods often leave him frazzled, Yang can't deny his mentor's surgical brilliance. As Baek's reluctant protégé, he gradually comes into his own, growing into a skilled trauma doctor who would make even prickly Dr Baek proud. Dr Lee Ik-joon from 'Hospital Playlist' Above Resident matchmaker and mischief maker Lee Ik-joon (Photo: tvN) The assistant professor of general surgery at Yulje Medical Center, Ik-joon is known as the resident matchmaker and mischief maker. Always effortlessly top of his class, his playfulness hides his exceptional surgical skills. Beyond the operating room, his wit, warmth and ability to connect with patients make him a beloved and well-respected doctor at Yulje Medical Centre. Dr Ahn Jeong-won from 'Hospital Playlist' Above Yulje Medical Centre's 'Buddha' (Photo: tvN) Paediatric surgeon Ahn Jeong-won's (Yoo Yeon-seok) devotion to his Catholic faith almost made him give up his white coat for a priest's robe. But in the end, his heart chose the right path forward. Nicknamed 'Buddha', he is warm and patient, constantly winning the trust and adoration of not just his young patients but the rest of the medical staff as well. See also: 5 best Yoo Yeon Seok K-dramas to watch after 'When the Phone Rings' Dr Kim Jun-wan from 'Hospital Playlist' Above Don't get on his bad side. (Photo: tvN) Dr Kim Jun-wan (Jung Kyung-ho), thoracic surgeon at Yulje Medical Centre, has a reputation for being surly and brusque. Uncompromising and meticulous, his juniors see him as a terror professor. But beneath his gruff exterior lies a true softy. To his close friends, he can be silly and—unintentionally—funny. Dr Yang Seok-hyung from 'Hospital Playlist' Above Shy mama's boy Yang Seok-hyung (Photo: tvN) Yulje Medical Centre's OB-GYN professor Dr Yang Seok-hyung is a quiet homebody and mama's boy who would rather watch his favourite variety shows than socialise. Shy and gentle, it can be hard for his junior to get a read on him, but he always treats his patients with care and sensitivity. The one other thing that he enjoys aside from his job and his shows is band practice with his fellow Yulje doctors. Dr Chae Song-hwa from 'Hospital Playlist' Above The heart of the 99s (Photo: tvN) The saying 'all good things come in small packages' perfectly sums up Yulje's top neurosurgeon, Chae Song-hwa. Hardworking to a fault, she is beloved and respected by patients and peers. She's always open for professional—and often personal—consultations. She may be petite, but she also keeps the 99s in line by bossing them around. She also has a legendary appetite rivalled only by Jun-wan's. Dr Oh Yi-young from 'Resident Playbook' Above Thinking of quitting again? (Photo: tvN) Oh Yi-young (Go Youn-jung) has no interest in becoming a doctor, or working any job for that matter. But family circumstances and a mounting debt have forced her to return as a first-year resident at Jongno Yulje Medical Centre. Constantly on the verge of quitting a second time, she somehow resists the urge. And although she may not be aware yet, she is gradually becoming a competent and compassionate doctor, despite herself. Pyo Nam-kyung from 'Resident Playbook' Above Ready for a break (Photo: tvN) Going from always well put together to constantly dishevelled may not have been on Pyo Nam-kyung's (Shin Shi-A) bingo card when she joined the OB-GYN department at Jongno Yulje Medical Centre, but she quickly learns that a resident's life is far from glamorous. Sleepless nights and demanding patients have left her tired and stressed, but she soldiers on with a surprising amount of grit and determination. Um Jae-il from 'Resident Playbook' Above One-time K-pop idol (Photo: tvN) Dr Um Jae-il is always ready to point out his K-pop idol past to anyone who would listen. This first-year resident is bubbly, personable and charming, and a favourite among patients and nurses. He's as eager to please as he is to learn. But while his enthusiasm is endearing, his professors sometimes find his overzealousness a little overwhelming. Still, there's no denying his heart is in the right place. Don't miss: 7 hidden details in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' that fans spotted—but you might have missed Kim Sa-Bi from 'Resident Playbook' Above Academically gifted Kim Sa-bi (Photo: tvN) Academically gifted, first-year OB-GYN resident Kim Sa-Bi (Han Ye-Ji) is the one you go to if you need literal textbook answers to your medical questions. But when it comes to building rapport with patients, she's still a work in progress. Her preoccupation with being first at everything hasn't won her many fans, but beneath the competitive streak is a young doctor eager to prove herself, both in skill and heart. Dr Jung Se-ok from 'Hyper Knife' Above Brilliant and unhinged (Photo: Disney+) Mentored by the great Choi Deok-hee, Dr Jung Se-ok (Park Eun-bin) skills as a neurosurgeon are unparalleled. Unfortunately, she's also disturbingly unhinged and murderous. Brilliant, obsessive and endlessly curious about the workings of the human brain, she walks the fine line between genius and madness. Don't miss: Park Eun-bin's top 7 roles that prove the K-drama queen's versatility and range Dr Choi Deok-hee from 'Hyper Knife' Above Unhinged mentor (Photo: IMDb) If anyone could rival Jung Se-ok's surgical brilliance, it's the man who trained her—Dr Choi Deok-hee (Sol Kyung-gu). Calm, cool and methodical, he is an expert at wielding a scalpel on—and off—the operating table. Because just like Se-ok, Deok-hee hides a dark side. Like mentor, like mentee. Dr Kim Sa-bu from the 'Dr Romantic,' 'Dr Romantic 2,' 'Dr Romantic 3' Above 'The Hand of God' (Photo: SBS) Kim Sa-bu (Han Suk-kyu) has been nicknamed 'The Hand of God' for good reason. He is the only doctor in South Korea to be certified in general surgery, cardiac surgery and neurosurgery. Beyond the OR, he is also a legendary mentor, teaching his juniors with tough love and deep compassion, and creating extraordinary doctors out of ordinary ones. Dr Kang Dong-ju from 'Dr Romantic' and 'Dr Romantic 3' Above Yoo Yeon-seok's first doctor role (Photo: SBS) Kang Dong-joo (Yoo Yeon-seok) carries a chip on his shoulder and a desperate need to prove himself—which makes him ambitious, cocky, and just a little rebellious. But more than his sharp mind and even sharper surgical skills, it's his emotional growth under Kim Sa-bu's mentorship that transforms him into a true doctor. Dr Yoon Seo-Jung from 'Dr Romantic' Above Passionate and driven Dr Yoon Seo-jung (Photo: screencap from 'Dr Romantic,' Netflix) A passionate trauma surgeon with a complicated past, Yoon Seo-jung (Seo Hyun-jin) is driven by guilt, grit and a desperate desire to prove herself. Inspired by her mentor Kim Sa-bu, she strives to earn her cardiothoracic surgery certification and grow into the doctor she always wanted to be. Dr Seo Woo-jin from 'Doctor Romantic 2' and 'Dr Romantic 3' Above Seo Woo-jin overcomes his troubled past (Photo: SBS) Under Kim Sa-bu's mentorship, Seo Woo-jin (Ahn Hyo-seop) is finally given the opportunity to hone his raw surgical skill despite his difficult past and unfortunate reputation. Cynical and standoffish at first, Woo-jin slowly begins to lower his guard thanks to his time at Doldam Hospital, under Kim Sa-bu's guidance. See also: Ahn Hyo-Seop on being perfectly imperfect, his sources of joy, and his most challenging roles Dr Cha Eun-jae from 'Doctor Romantic 2' and 'Dr Romantic 3' Above Getting past her OR anxiety (Photo: SBS) Bright and diligent, Cha Eun-jae (Lee Sung-kyung) has what it takes to become an excellent surgeon, if she can only overcome her anxiety at performing surgeries. Thankfully, Kim Sa-bu sees her potential and takes him under his wing, helping her become a compassionate and capable doctor. Dr Park Shi-on from 'Good Doctor' Above The first ever 'Good Doctor' (Photo: screencap from 'Good Doctor,' Netflix) Park Shi-on (Joo Won) is a paediatric surgeon with savant syndrome who is blessed with eidetic memory but struggles with social cues. Often misunderstood and underestimated, he overcomes harsh work discrimination by showcasing his brilliant skills and unwavering dedication. NOW READ Unforgettable chart-topping songs from K-drama OSTs—and why we still can't stop listening to them 9 of the most memorable K-drama weddings Meet the future of K-drama: 5 breakout actors you need to know
