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D.P.2 to The Uncanny Encounter 2; Top 10 Korean dramas and movies releasing in July 2023
Right from romance to thrillers, below, find a perfectly curated assortment of the top Korean Dramas and movies releasing in July 2023 that are on our radar.
Whether you are on the lookout for mysterious dramas, seat-gripping thrillers, serious dramas, or swoon-worthy romance dramas, we have curated the perfect list that answers your biggest binge-watching question - What to watch? However, this time, we have taken it upon ourselves to update you with the latest content that’s coming up in July 2023. Yes, get ready for the perfect list of top Korean dramas and movies releasing in July 2023.
Right from brand new titles like My Lovely Liar, Tomorrow's Peach, and Nineteen to Twenty to season renewals of K-dramas like The Uncanny Encounter, Shadow Detective, and D.P., we have curated a watchlist for an outstanding viewing experience. So, what are you waiting for? Go on and add these eclectic upcoming titles to your watchlist to ensure an exciting time.
Check out our complete list of K-dramas releases in July 2023
1. The Uncanny Encounter - Season 2
- Genre: Drama, Supernatural
- Star Cast: Joe Byeong Gyu, Yu Jun Sang, Kim Se Jeong, Yum Hye Ran, Ahn Suk Hwan, Jin Sun Kyu, Kang Ki Young, Kim Hieora, Yoo In Soo
- Director: Yoo Sun Dong
- Writer: Jang Yi (webcomic)
- Run Time: Sat. & Sun. 21:20
- Number of episodes: 12
- Date of release: July 29, 2023
- Language: Korean
- Network/Where to watch: tvN, Netflix
The beloved Korean drama titled The Uncanny Encounter is all set to make a comeback with its’s second season in July 2023. The show is directed by Yoo Sun Dong and written by Jang Yi and features the best of Joe Byeong Gyu, Yu Jun Sang, Kim Se Jeong, Yum Hye Ran, Ahn Suk Hwan, Jin Sun Kyu, Kang Ki Young, Kim Hieora, Yoo In Soo. This tvN show will have 12 episodes ad will steam on Netflix from July 2023. The supernatural drama features an outstanding plot that is expected to keep you hooked.
2. My Lovely Liar
- Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Comedy
- Star Cast: Kim So Hyun, Hwang Min Hyun
- Director: Nam Sung Woo
- Writer: Seo Jeong Eun
- Run Time: 60 minutes
- Date of release: July 31, 2023
- Language: Korean
- Network/Where to watch: tvN
Another Korean show that’s coming up in July 2023 is My Lovely Liar. This upcoming show romantic drama features the best of mystery and comedy. The tvN show is directed by Nam Sung Woo and written by Seo Jeong Eun. We highly recommend adding this show to your watchlist to witness stars like Kim So Hyun and Hwang Min Hyun. All set to premiere on July 31, 2023 the show will air every Monday & Tuesday at 20:50 (KST).
3. Longing For You
- Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Star Cast: Na In Woo, Kim Ji Eun, Kwon Yul, Bae Jong Ok, Lee Kyu Han, Jung Sang Hoon
- Director: Han Chul Soo, Kim Yong Min
- Writer: Kwon Min Soo
- Date of release: July 26, 2023
- Language: 60 minutes
- Network/Where to watch: ENA
When it comes to Korean shows coming up in July 2023, Longing for You is another upcoming South Korean television series starring Na In-woo, Kim Ji Eun, Kwon Yul, Bae Jong-ok, Lee Kyu Han, and Jung Sang-hoon. It is scheduled to premiere on July 26, 2023, and will air on ENA every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:00 (KST). The series follows the story of a detective in the countryside who strives to get revenge on behalf of his younger brother.
4. Shadow Detective season 2
- Genre: Drama, Mystery
- Star Cast: Lee Sung Min, Kyung Soo Jin, Lee Hak Joo, Kim Shin Rok, Jung Jin Young, Joo Jin Mo, Jung Hae Kyun, Ko Kyu Pil, Kim Jae Bum, Hyun Bong Sik, Kim Min Jae, Kim Hong Fa
- Director: Han Dong Hwa
- Writer: Im Chang Se
- Number of episodes: 8
- Date of release: July 5, 2023
- Language: Korean
- Network/Where to watch: Disney+
Directed by Han Dong Hwa and written by Im Chang Se, this mystery drama has eight episodes. Starring, Lee Sung Min, Kyung Soo Jin, Lee Hak Joo, Kim Shin Rok, Jung Jin Young, and Joo Jin Mo, the show is available on Disney Plus Hotstar and features the story of a counterattack of veteran homicide.
5. Tomorrow's Peach
- Genre: Drama, MeloDrama
- Star Cast: Seol Jung Hwan, Kang Bin Hyeok, Jung Heon, Kang Jin Hyeok, Park Young Rin
- Director: Sung Joon Hae
- Writer: Kim Yeon Shin
- Run Time: 40 min
- Number of episodes: 100
- Date of release: Jul 31, 2023 - Dec 15, 2023
- Network/Where to watch: KBS2
Starring Seol Jung Hwan, Kang Bin Hyeok, Jung Heon, Kang Jin Hyeok, and Park Young Rin, this upcoming show is directed and written by Sung Joon Hae and Kim Yeon Shin, respectively. The KBS2 show is all set to premiere on July 2023.
6. Not Others
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Star Cast: Jeon Hye Jin, Sooyoung, Ahn Jae Wook, Park Sung Hoon
- Director: Lee Min Woo
- Writer: Jung Young Rong (webcomic), Min Sun Ae
- Run Time: Monday & Tuesday 22:00
- Date of release: July 17, 2023
- Language: Korean
- Network/Where to watch: ENA, Genie TV
Another show releasing in July 2023, that has got us excited is this comedy-drama called Not Others. The ENA show is directed by Lee Min Woo and written by Jung Young Rong and Min Sun Ae. When it comes to the plot, it features a high school student who’s also a single mother Eun Mi played by Jeon Hye Jin. Watch the show to witness the best of drama and comedy.
7. D.P. season two
- Genre: Action, Military, Drama
- Star Cast: Jung Hae In, Koo Gyo Hwan, Kim Sung Kyun, Son Suk Ku, Ji Jin Hee, Kim Ji Hyun, Choi Hyun Wook
- Director: Han Jun Hee
- Writer: Kim Bo Tong, Han Jun Hee
- Date of release: July 28, 2023
- Network/Where to watch: Netflix
Another upcoming show that’s on our radar is season 2 of D.P. The show features the best of Jung Hae In, Koo Gyo Hwan, Kim Sung Kyun, Son Suk Ku, Ji Jin Hee, Kim Ji Hyun, and Choi Hyun Wook. It is directed by Han Jun Hee while it is written by Kim Bo Tong and Han Jun Hee. The Netflix Original crime-drama show is based on a popular webtoon called D.P Dog Day by Kim Bo Tong. The show is all set to release on July 28, 2023.
8. Nineteen to twenty
- Also known as: 19 to 20, 19/20
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Life, Youth, Swoonworthy
- Star Cast: KYUHYUN, Kim Ji Eun, Lee Su Hyun
- Creator: Kim Jae Won, Kim Jung Hyun, Park Su Ji
- Run Time: 1 hour
- Number of episodes: 8
- Date of release: July 11, 2023
- Network/Where to watch: Netflix
Nineteen to Twenty also known as 19 to 20 and 19/20, is another show that’s all set to release in July of 2023. The show is created by Kim Jae Won, Kim Jung Hyun, and Park Su Ji. When it comes to the plot, the swoon-worthy show is expected to portray the life of a few soon-to-be 20, 19-year-olds and their exceptional tale of growth and freedom. Watch the show to witness how the 20 years old their part from their parents as well as teachers as they move to a “20 House,” as an onset of their new journey towards independence.
9. How to Fall in Love with the Worst Neighbor: Untact Love
- Also Known As: A Close Relationship
- Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Star Cast: Seung Yeon Han, Ji Hoon Lee, Kim Yool ho
- Director: Woo Cheol Lee
- Date of release: July 5, 2023
Another Korean show that’s all set to release in the July of 2023 is How to Fall in Love with the Worst Neighbor: Untact Love. The shoe features the best of stars including Seung Yeon Han, Ji Hoon Lee, and Kim Yool Ho. Directed by Woo Cheol Lee, the show is a romantic comedy featuring a tale of two neighbors.
10. Smugglers
- Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Star Cast: Kim Hye Soo, Yum Jung Ah, Zo In Sung, Park Jeong Min, Kim Jong Soo, Go Min Si
- Director: Ryoo Seung Wan
- Writer: Ryoo Seung Wan, Kim Jeong Yeon
- Date of release: July 26, 2023
- Language: Korean
All set to premiere on July 26, 2023, Smugglers is another upcoming South Korean film that we highly recommend watching. With stars like Kim Hye Soo, Yum Jung Ah, Zo In Sung, Park Jeong Min, Kim Jong Soo, and Go Min Si, this romantic comedy is directed by Ryoo Seung Wan. The Korean movie is set in the 70s, and the plot is based on an action crime storyline of smuggling.
All the shows enlisted above are set to release in July 2023. Whether it is a new Korean title or a season revival, all the enlisted Korean dramas and movies have the power to keep you hooked. With an exceptional star cart and an iconic creative team, each one of them has an exceptional plot that will make your jaws drop. We highly recommend you bookmark this page for shows and movies with unique storylines and so much more.
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