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Time of India
3 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.
Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Colgate Malaysia Teases Collaboration With K-pop Icon IU; Is She Coming To KL?
These brands do love to tease fans when it comes to collaborations with Korean stars – not that we're complaining, of course. Recently, several companies have been teasing their partnerships with idol groups and actors ahead of official announcements to build excitement. These promotions are clearly doing the trick, as fans are almost always able to guess the mystery collaborators based on nothing more than a silhouette. And now, it seems one singer could be making her way to Malaysia very soon. Who is she? Let's find out. Over the weekend, oral hygiene brand Colgate Malaysia posted a video on social media teasing a future collaboration with a K-pop icon. The clip featured a female singer dressed in purple, posing for the cameras with her face obscured, revealing only her smile. 'The queen of K-pop is about to spill her secret beauty hack for a radiant smile 😁✨ Any guesses? Coming your way soon. Stay tuned!' the brand wrote in the captions. If the smile wasn't already a clear giveaway, the hint 'Queen of K-pop' certainly is, as there's only one person known by that title. As expected, fans flocked to the comments section to share their guesses, but the majority had one name in mind: none other than IU (아이유). Not only is she celebrated as a gifted singer-songwriter, but she's also an accomplished actress, having recently won Best Actress at the Blue Dragon Series Awards and Baeksang Arts Awards for her role in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'. While Colgate Malaysia's teaser is certainly exciting, there has been no confirmation or indication, at the time of writing, that IU will be making a special appearance in Malaysia. Still, that hasn't stopped fans from urging the brand to invite the icon back to Malaysia for an event. The last time IU was here, she performed at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil back in 2024 and even handed out snacks to fans upon her arrival at KLIA. We personally would love to see IU again, but for now, we'll have to wait for the official announcements for more details about this collaboration. Watch the teaser below: Source: Instagram
Korea Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Actor Park Bo-gum named honorary ambassador for 2025 Korea Tourism
Actor Park Bo-gum has been appointed as the honorary ambassador for 2025 Korea Tourism, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Thursday. A teaser video for the upcoming global promotional campaign was unveiled on the ministry's official YouTube channel 'Imagine Your Korea,' revealing Park as the new face of Korean tourism. The ministry and the Korea Tourism Organization have consistently tapped top-tier Hallyu stars to front their annual campaigns — BTS in 2022, Lee Jung-jae in 2023 and NewJeans in 2024. Park, widely loved for his nuanced acting in the Netflix hit 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' will now lead efforts to promote Korea abroad over the next year. As global travelers increasingly seek personalized, emotionally resonant journeys rather than conventional sightseeing, this year's campaign encourages visitors to take charge in their own Korean travel stories. In the teaser clip, Park extends an invitation, asking, 'Will you be the main character of this story?' The message kicks off the 'Never Ending Korea' campaign, aimed at showcasing the country's charms and immersive travel experiences.
Pink Villa
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Global OTT Awards 2025 nominations: IU, Park Bo Young compete for Best Actress title, Park Bo Gum vs Ju Ji Hoon for actor
The Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards is slated to return for its 2025 edition. The nominees for 14 categories, including prominent titles such as Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, and Best Creative, have been recently unveiled. Notably, numerous South Korean celebrities have been recognized with nominations in this esteemed award show, as reported by K-media outlet Herald POP on July 22. The Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards will be held from August 22 to 25 at the Busan Cinema Center in Busan, South Korea. Best Lead Actor (Male) Park Bo Gum for GOOD BOY (JTBC) Ju Ji Hoon for The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Netflix) Best Lead Actor (Female) Park Bo Young for Our Unwritten Seoul (tvN) IU for When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) Park Eun Bin for Hyper Knife (Disney+) Best Creative When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) Our Unwritten Seoul (tvN) Best OTT Original Nine Puzzles (Disney+) Study Group (TVING) Family Matters (Coupang Play) Best Supporting Actor (Male) Oh Jung Se for GOOD BOY (JTBC) Choi Dae Hoon for When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) Best Supporting Actor (Female) Jang Young Nam for Our Unwritten Seoul (tvN) Best Newcomer Actor (Male) Kang You Seok for Resident Playbook (tvN) Choo Young Woo for The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Netflix) Best Newcomer Actor (Female) Chung Su Bin for Friendly Rivalry (U+ Mobile tv) Lee Su Hyun for Family Matters (Coupang Play) Best Director GOOD BOY (JTBC) - Sim Nayeon When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) - Kim Won Seok Best Writer Light Shop (Disney+) - Kang Full Our Unwritten Seoul (tvN) - Lee Kang When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) - Im Sang Chun Best Visual Effects Heavenly Ever After (JTBC) Light Shop (Disney+) Best Original Song Resident Playbook (tvN) - When the Day Comes (TOMORROW X TOGETHER) Our Unwritten Seoul (tvN) - Hush of Sunset (10CM) Heavenly Ever After (JTBC) - Heavenly Ever After (Lim Young Woong) Best Reality & Variety Kian's Bizarre B&B (Netflix) SNL Korea Season 7 (Coupang Play) World Of Street Woman Fighter Season 3 (TVING)
News18
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Squid Game To The Trauma Code: Top 5 Korean Dramas Ruling Netflix In 2025
Last Updated: Squid Game season 3 also managed to attract impressive views. In just four days, the final season gained over 70 million views. We're halfway through 2025, and it's already shaping up to be another blockbuster year for K-dramas on Netflix. From Squid Game to Gyeongseong Creature, Korean dramas continue to dominate global viewership, proving time and again that K-drama fever is here to stay. So far this year, Netflix has released 18 new and returning K-dramas, captivating audiences worldwide. Here's a look at the most-watched Korean dramas on the platform in 2025: Squid Game Season 2 As the second season of Squid Game premiered in the last week of 2024, the majority of its viewership occurred in 2025. As per official data, in 2025, Squid Game season 2 was streamed for a total of 84,03,00,000 hours, equating to 117.3 million views, making it the most watched K-drama on Netflix in 2025 so far. Following the second season, Squid Game season 3 also managed to attract impressive views. In just four days, the final season gained over 70 million views. When Life Gives You Tangerines After the massive success of the Squid Game franchise, Park Bo Gum and IU's When Life Gives You Tangerines secured the second place of most-watched K-dramas this year so far. The slice-of-life K-drama was watched for a total of 577,000,000 hours, which equates to 34.8 million views. Alongside the leads, Moon So Ri and Park Hae Joon also delivered incredible performances in the show. The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call When done right, medical dramas become some of the best-performing television shows of all time. After The Good Doctor, Hospital Playlist, and Doctor Stranger, The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call joins the list of one of the most loved Korean medical dramas. With over 30 million views, this K-drama marks the third position in the list. Weak Hero Class 1 Weak Hero Class has been the standout performer on Netflix. Starring Park Ji-hoon, Choi Hyun-wook, Hong Kyung, and others, Weak Hero is based on the Naver webtoon of the same name. Trailing behind When Life Gives You Tangerines and The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call, Weak Hero Class 1 was watched for 122,900,000 hours, which equates to over 22 million views. On the other hand, season two of the drama, Weak Hero Class 2, premiered exclusively on Netflix this year, bagging 19 million views so far in 2025. 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.
