The year 2023 has already begun, and we have already gotten some good dramas such as The Good Bad Mother, Crash Course In Romance, Call It Love, and many more. Besides these, there are other dramas too.
Nobody can stop watching Kdramas once it is started. They are addictive and keep you hooked up with their storyline & music. The year 2023 has a lot of dramas coming up.
Kdramas in August 2023
Some of the dramas ended in August, and new dramas will begin to air in the same month. Many dramas started airing in July. Now, get ready to watch new dramas.

Here are the Korean dramas that started airing in August 2023. These dramas can be streamed on some free streaming sites if you don’t live in South Korea.
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1. The First Responders Season 2
The drama shows the improved cooperation between the fire department that puts out fires, the police force that solves crimes, and the National Forensic Service (NFS) that gathers evidence as they deal with unprecedented circumstances.

Cast –
- Kim Rae Won as Jin Ho Gae
- Son Ho Jun as Bong Do Jin
- Gong Seung Yeon as Song Seol
- Kang Gi Doong as Pil Gong Myung
No. Of Episodes – 12
Date – Aug 4, 2023
Network – ENA, SBS
2. My Dearest
The drama takes place in Joseon Dynasty and tells the story of a man named Jang Hyun, who has declared that he will not marry. He falls in love with a woman named Gil Chae who dreams of love again even after two failed marriages.

Cast –
- Namkoong Min as Lee Jang Hyun
- Ahn Eun Jin as Yoo Gil Chae
- Lee Hak Joo as Nam Yeon Jun
- Lee Da In as Kyung Eun Hae
No. Of Episodes – 20
Date – Aug 4, 2023
Network – MBC
3. Moving
The drama is about three high school students who have inherited superpowers from their parents. It will look at how they learn to use their powers and hide them from others while their parents try and protect them from being used by others.

Cast –
- Ryu Seung Ryong as Jang Joo Won
- Han Hyo Joo as Lee Mi Hyun
- Zo In Sung as Kim Doo Shik
- Cha Tae Hyun as Jeon Gye Do
No. Of Episodes – 20
Date – Aug 9, 2023
Network – Disney+, Hulu
4. The Killing Vote
When criminals don’t get punished by the law, everyone gets a text message asking if that person should get the death sentence. If more than half of the people vote for death, Dog Mask kills that person.

Cast –
- Park Hae Jin as Kim Moo Chan
- Park Sung Woong as Kwon Seok Joo
- Im Ji Yeon as Joo Hyun
- Jung Heon as Oh Jeong Ho
No. Of Episodes – 12
Date – Aug 10, 2023
Network – SBS
5. Behind Your Touch
The drama is about people who live in a rural farm village. It tells the story of Ye Bun, a veterinarian who exhibits psychometric powers, and Jang Kyul, a passionate detective. They both become involved in solving minor crimes.

Cast –
- Han Ji Min as Bong Ye Bun
- Lee Min Ki as Jang Yeol
- Suho as Sunwoo
- Park Hyuk Kwon as Shaman
No. Of Episodes – 16
Date – Aug 12, 2023
Network – JTBC, Netflix
6. Mask Girl
Mo Mi is a normal office worker who feels very bad about how she looks. When she gets home from work, she puts on a mask and broadcasts herself live online as Mask Girl. She gets involved in an unexpected case.

Cast –
- Go Hyun Jung as Kim Mo Mi
- Nana as Kim Mi Mo
- Ahn Jae Hong as Joo Oh Nam
- Yeom Hye Ran as Kim Kyung Ja
No. Of Episodes – 7
Date – Aug 18, 2023
Network – Netflix
7. My Lovely Boxer
The drama is about a sports agent who draws talented athletes and retires them in a short period. He approaches a genius boxer who emerged as a boxing star at the age of 17 and disappeared three years ago.

Cast –
- Lee Sang Yeob as Kim Tae Young
- Kim So Hye as Lee Kwon Sook
- Kim Jin Woo as Han Jae Min
- Yoon In Jo as Lee Yeong Ae
No. Of Episodes – 12
Date – Aug 21, 2023
Network – KBS2
8. Destined With You
The story revolves around a forbidden book that was completely sealed 300 years ago and ends up in the hands of Hong Jo after Shin Yu becomes a victim of it. It is about an irresistible romance between Hong Jo and Shin Yu.

Cast –
- Jo Bo Ah as Lee Hong Jo
- Rowoon as Jang Shin Yu
- Ha Joon as Kwon Jae Kyung
- Yura as Yoon Na Yeon
No. Of Episodes – 16
Date – Aug 23, 2023
Network – JTBC, Netflix
Wrapping Up
So, these are the upcoming Kdramas that will start airing in August 2023. You can either watch them while they air one by one or binge-watch them after they are completely released.
Drama Name | Release Date |
---|---|
The First Responders Season 2 | Aug 4, 2023 |
My Dearest | Aug 4, 2023 |
Moving | Aug 9, 2023 |
The Killing Vote | Aug 10, 2023 |
Behind Your Touch | Aug 12, 2023 |
Mask Girl | Aug 12, 2023 |
My Lovely Boxer | Aug 21, 2023 |
Destined With You | Aug 23, 2023 |
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FAQs
1. What are the new Kdramas for 2023?
The new Kdramas in 2023 are My Dearest, Behind Your Touch, The Killing Vote, Destined With You, and Mask Girl.
2. What Kdramas are coming on Netflix?
Netflix is set to release new dramas in 2023 – Behind Your Touch, Mask Girl, Daily Dose Of Sunshine, A Time Called You, and Doona.
3. What Kdramas are releasing on Disney+?
Moving, Vigilante, The Worst Of Evil, Han River are the Korean dramas that are releasing on Disney+ in 2023.