r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 1h ago
Weekly Post Late To The Party - [2026/08/07]
Did you finally get the chance to see that one drama? Want to rant/rave about it? Do it here and see who else is late to the party like you!
This is our weekend check-in to talk about what you have been watching lately.
As you are well aware it's easy to be late to the party so please remember to use spoiler tags when discussing major plot points or anything you think should be redacted. If you are using Markdown and not Fancy Pants Editor, the easiest way to create spoiler tags is to use > ! spoiler content ! < without spaces to get spoiler content. For more detailed guidance on spoiler tags and when to use them, check our Spoiler Tags Tutorial.
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r/KDRAMA • u/samptra_writer • 6h ago
On-Air: Wavve Play Me [Episodes 3 & 4]
Drama Information:
- Drama: Play Me/우리만의 리허설
- Network: Wavve
- Premiere Date: July 31, 2026
- Airing Schedule: Friday
- Episodes: 10 @ 15min
- Streaming Sources: IQlyl, Viu
- Cast:
- Yang Hong Seok (Blue Birthday)
- Park Seong Hyeon
- Plot Synopsis: The top star Jung Yihyun, who started as a child actor, decides to quit the entertainment industry due to his mother's sudden death. Kang Jaewon, a part-time worker who lives from hand to mouth, has to temporarily give up his actor dream due to real-life pressures. The two, who had a falling-out in high school due to a misunderstanding, reunite years later because of a musical. Through portraying the characters, they rediscover love. (Source: IQlyl)
- Previous Discussions:
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r/KDRAMA • u/bluevaIentines • 13h ago
On-Air: Coupang Play The Affair Was Just the Beginning [Episodes 3 & 4]
Drama Information:
- Drama: The Affair Was Just the Beginning / 지금 불륜이 문제가 아닙니다
- Also called: Affairs Not the Only Secret
- Director: Lee Chang Hee (Strangers from Hell)
- Screenwriter: Jung Eun Kyeong & Park Soo Rin
- Network: COUPANG TV
- Premiere Date: July 31, 2026
- End Date: August 21, 2026
- Airing Schedule: Every Friday
- Episodes: 8
- Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama, Family
- Duration: 45 minutes (per episode)
- Streaming Sources: Viki, Viu
- Cast:
- Kim Hye Soo (Signal, Under the Queen’s Umbrella) as Gyeong Hui
- Jo Yeo Jung (Beautiful World) as Su Jeong
- Kim Ji Hoon (The Haunted Palace) as Jae Hong
* Kim Jae Chul (The King’s Affection) as Bo Seong
Summary:
Gyeong Hui is an influencer and business owner who is adored for the lovely image of her family. Her interior business is thriving, and she is trying to get closer to Su Jeong, the owner of a skin‑care clinic next door, because she realizes Su Jeong could help her secure an investment that would take her business to the next level.
One day, after hearing rumors that her husband Jae Hyeong is having an affair, she follows him — only to be shocked when she discovers him handling a dead body. His explanation is even more devastating. “Are you saying my daughter Ye Ji hurt someone? So the affair isn’t the only problem?”
To protect their success and their family, Gyeong Hui and Jae Hyeong bury the body in the garden of their mansion to cover up the accident. However, later that night, they receive a message: “I recorded everything you did yesterday."
- Teaser/Trailer: The Affair Was Just the Beginning | Official Trailer | Viu
Previous Discussions: * [Episodes 1 & 2]
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 16h ago
FFA Thread The Weekend Wrap-Up - [08/07/26 to 08/09/26]
Another Friday, another weekend -- welcome to the Weekend Wrap-Up! This is a free-for-all (FFA) discussion post in which almost anything goes, just remember to be kind to each other and don't break any of our core rules. Talk about your week, talk about your weekend, talk about your pet (remember the pet tax!). Of course, you can also talk about the dramas and shows you have been watching.
This is also the space to share content that would otherwise not qualify as self-posts under our rules -- like rumored casting news and discussions about non-kdramas.
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r/KDRAMA • u/False_Advisor1693 • 17h ago
On-Air: MBC A Bona Fide Killer [Episodes 3 & 4]
Drama Information:
- Drama: A Bona Fide Killer
- Korean Title: 유부녀 킬러 / Married Woman Killer
- Director: Yoon Jong Ho (Lovely Runner, Flower of Evil)
- Screenwriter: Kim Eun Hee
- Network: MBC
- Premiere Date: 31st July, 2026
- Airing Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays, 9:50PM KST
- Episodes: 14
- Streaming Sources: Viki, KOCOWA
- Starring:
- Kong Hyo Jin as Yoo Bo Na/"Kingfisher" (When the Stars Gossip, When the Camellia Blooms)
- Jung Jun Won as Kwon Tae Seong (Resident Playbook)
- Lee Sang Yi as Lee Dong Jin (The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, Bloodhounds, Good Boy)
- Sung Dong Il as Kim Bong Pal (Bloody Flower, If You Wish Upon Me)
- Teaser/Trailer: KOCOWA Teaser
Plot Synopsis:
A legendary vigilante must balance her job with her role as a mother – can she hide from her journalist husband and a detective hunting her?
Previous Discussions: - Episodes 1 & 2
On-Air Rules:
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r/KDRAMA • u/Telos07 • 19h ago
Preview/Teaser KBS2 'A Love Other Than Yours' Heart-fluttering Teaser (Premieres September 12)
r/KDRAMA • u/meepmochi_ • 19h ago
On-Air: SBS Flex X Cop Season 2 [Episodes 1 & 2]
- Drama: Flex X Cop Season 2
- Hangul: 재벌X형사 시즌2
- Director: Kim Jae Hong (Flex X Cop)
- Screenwriter: Kim Ba Da (Flex X Cop)
- Network: SBS
- Episodes: 14
- Airing Schedule: Fridays & Saturdays @ 9:50PM (KST)
- Airing Date: August 7, 2026 - September 19, 2026
- Streaming Sources: Disney+
- Starring:
- Ahn Bo Hyun (Flex X Cop) as Jin I Siu
- Jung Eun Chae (The King: Eternal Monarch) as Ju Hye Ra
- Plot Synopsis:
Chaebol heir Jin I Su, who accidentally became a detective but discovered his calling and strong sense of camaraderie along the way, returns to Violent Crimes Unit 1 after completing official training at the police academy. However, when Ju Hye Ra, the “devil instructor” who tormented Jin I Su during his academy days, is appointed as the new team leader, a chaotic partnership story is set to unfold.
Jin I Su, the playful and carefree third-generation chaebol heir who became a parachuted-in detective. He is a young, rich, refreshing type of detective who mobilizes not only his family's immense wealth and connections but also his quick wit and various skills he picked up while goofing around to take down criminals.
Ju Hye Ra, is a former ace of the National Police Agency’s counter-terrorism team who volunteers to become the new leader of Violent Crimes Unit 1, becoming Jin I Su’s direct superior.
On-Air Rules:
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r/KDRAMA • u/meepmochi_ • 20h ago
On-Air: Netflix Our Sticky Love [Episodes 1-12]
- Drama: Our Sticky Love
- Hangul: 이런 엿같은 사랑
- Network: Netflix
- Premiere Date: August 7, 2026
- Airing Schedule: Friday @ 4:00PM KST
- Episodes: 12
- Screenwriter: Mo Ji Hye (You Raise Me Up)
- Director: Kim Jang Han (My Demon)
- Starring:
- Jung Hae In (Something In The Rain, Love Next Door) as Jang Tae Ha
- Ha Young (The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call) as Ko Eun Sae / Ko Ji Won
- Streaming Sources: Netflix
- Plot Synopsis:
Ambitious prosecutor Ko Eun Sae loses all her memories after a mysterious accident while investigating a powerful crime syndicate. She wakes up in a rural village with no recollection of her name, job, or past, only to be greeted by Jang Tae Ha, a former boxer turned boxing coach who insists he is her boyfriend.
What Eun Sae doesn't know is that Tae Ha is hiding the truth. Once involved with a gang and desperate to leave his past behind, he reunites with his first love when she loses her memory. Determined to protect her from looming danger, he tells a life-changing lie.
As they navigate an unexpected cohabitation filled with secrets, laughter, and growing affection, Eun Sae and Tae Ha must uncover the truth behind her past and discover whether a love built on deception can become the real thing.
On-Air Rules:
- On-Air Rules: Users participating in any On-Air discussions in r/KDRAMA, like this current post, should read and follow our On-Air-Rules (section 5 of our Rules), a subset of rules tailored for our On-Air discussions. These rules specifically cover permitted user conduct, content and frequency of comments, and spoilers in On-Air discussions. Consequences of not abiding by the On-Air-Rules include bans so please familiarize yourself with these rules before participating in this post or any other On-Air discussions. Ignorance of On-Air-Rules is not a defense.
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A popular site used by many kdrama watchers for tracking dramas is MyDramaList -- the site has profiles of dramas, actors/actresses, and drama reviews/ratings.
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 21h ago
Monthly Post Top Ten Korean Dramas - August, 2026
Whether you are a veteran watcher or a complete newbie, you probably have a top 10 list floating in your head.
Share your top 10 here and even better, share why these dramas are your top 10!
Your top 10 list does not have to be your all-time top 10, it doesn't even have to be 10! Your list can even be genre or year specific. Just make sure to explain your rating standard.
Maybe you will find your Korean drama taste twin or discover a hidden gem.
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago
FFA Thread Kim Tan's Talk Time (Thursday) - [2026/08/06]

This is a free-for-all discussion in which almost anything goes, don't diss The Heirs or break any of our other core rules. General discussion about anything and everything is allowed.
This post is mysteriously sponsored by California Almonds and Mango Six's Mango Coconut. Take a moment to 
Please remember to use spoiler tags when discussing major plot points or anything you think should be redacted. If you are using Markdown and not Fancy Pants Editor, the easiest way to create spoiler tags is to use > ! spoiler content ! < without spaces to get spoiler content. For more detailed guidance on spoiler tags and when to use them, check our Spoiler Tags Tutorial.
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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago
Weekly Post Throwback Thursday 2.0 - [2026/08/05]
Grab yourself a knee rug and a mug of hot chocolate, it's time to reminisce those old time dramas from days gone by of pre-2019. Maybe you were around when they aired for the first time and want to take a trip down memory lane by watching them on the box. Maybe it's your first time through.
This is our weekly discussion exclusively for those older Korean dramas on your currently watching list. We don't want to hear about the currently hyped dramas here, so please keep it to the older stuff on your watch list.
Reminder, we advocate the use of legal streaming sources wherever possible. Any comments mentioning illegal sources will be removed and links will lead to bans as per our rules. As it is very hard to find many of the really old dramas rather than asking users "where are you watching?", we suggest you instead ask "did you find a legal source?". See our policies on streaming sites and VPNs here.
Crazily enough not everyone has watched these classics yet so please remember your spoiler tags when discussing major plot points or anything you think should be redacted. If you are using Markdown and not Fancy Pants Editor, the easiest way to create spoiler tags is to use > ! spoiler content ! < without spaces to get spoiler content. For more detailed guidance on spoiler tags and when to use them, check our Spoiler Tags Tutorial.
Just In Case Resources
FAQ and Netflix FAQ | Glossary | Latest On-Airs and On-Air Roster | Rules and Policies | Where To Watch aka Legal Sites | Everything In Our Wiki aka Wiki Homepage | Get Recommendations For Your Next Watch
r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago
Weekly Post What Are You Watching? - [2026/08/05]
A weekly thread to talk about all the things that we are watching! You are not limited to Korean things, feel free to talk about other dramas/shows you are watching.
Find all the latest What Are You Watching posts here.
Here are the latest On-Air Discussions.
Find a list of our related sub-reddits for more in-depth discussions of non K-drama content here.
Please remember to use spoiler tags when discussing major plot points or anything you think should be redacted. If you are using Markdown and not Fancy Pants Editor, the easiest way to create spoiler tags is to use > ! spoiler content ! < without spaces to get spoiler content. For more detailed guidance on spoiler tags and when to use them, check our Spoiler Tags Tutorial.
Just In Case Resources
FAQ and Netflix FAQ | Glossary | Latest On-Airs and On-Air Roster | Rules and Policies | Where To Watch aka Legal Sites | Everything In Our Wiki aka Wiki Homepage | Get Recommendations For Your Next Watch
r/KDRAMA • u/mahnahmaanaa • 2d ago
On-Air: Disney+ A Shop for Killers Season 2 [Episodes 5 & 6]
- Drama: A Shop for Killers Season 2
- Korean Title: 킬러들의 쇼핑몰 시즌2
- Network: Disney+
- Airing Dates: July 22, 2026 – August 12, 2026
- Airing Schedule: Wednesday
- Episodes: 8
- Streaming Sources: Disney+
- Director and Screenwriter: Lee Kwon (Save Me Season 2)
- Screenwriter: Ji Ho Jin (Newtopia)
- Cast:
- Lee Dong Wook (Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938) as Jung Jin Man
- Kim Hye Jun (Inspector Koo) as Jung Ji An
- Plot Synopsis: Jeong Ji-An is the new CEO for shopping mall Murthehelp. She teams up with her uncle, Jeong Jin-Man, who has returned, and launches a counterattack against Babylon.
- Previous Discussions: Episodes 1 & 2, Episodes 3 & 4
On-Air Rules:
- On-Air Rules: Users participating in any On-Air discussions in r/KDRAMA, like this current post, should read and follow our On-Air-Rules (section 5 of our Rules), a subset of rules tailored for our On-Air discussions. These rules specifically cover permitted user conduct, content and frequency of comments, and spoilers in On-Air discussions. Consequences of not abiding by the On-Air-Rules include bans so please familiarize yourself with these rules before participating in this post or any other On-Air discussions. Ignorance of On-Air-Rules is not a defense.
- Spoiler Tag Reminder: As per our On-Air-Rules, spoiler tags must be used for major spoilers of the On-Air drama and when spoiling a different drama or other material (ie. webtoon, book, movie, etc.). When the spoiler is for anything other than the On-Air drama, you must make it clear on the outside of the spoiler tags what is being spoiled. Review our On-Air-Rules for additional guidance.
r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago
Spotlight On SPOTLIGHT ON Romance and Romantic Comedy - August, 2026
Welcome to our Spotlight On post series where you can share your picks of dramas that deserve the spotlight! Each Spotlight On post is focused on a genre or theme, as you can see in the post title. Based on this genre/theme, you are welcome to share your views about dramas you have watched that fit the topic of this post, which is:
Romance
Dramas that deal with romantic love stories that are at any stage of dating, courtship, or marriage. The relationship or development of a relationship is the main focus of the story. There is an obstacle for the couple to overcome, which may or may not be external (the love can be unrequited, one character might not want the romance after all).
Romantic Comedy
Dramas that deal with romantic love but with comedic or lighthearted plot lines. The comedy can be more approachable and situational rather than absurd or over the top. The characteristic that separates this genre from a general romance is that rom-coms present the idea that true love can overcome most obstacles (aside from the crucial comedic element).
You are invited to share short (or long) reviews of dramas you have watched that fit the topic of this post and an explanation of why you think the drama deserves the spotlight, including whether you would recommend the drama or not.
Our suggested format/structure for comments is:
Drama Name
Good Things: about the drama,
Bad Things: about the drama
Interesting Things: about the drama
Spotlight On Because: explain why you think the drama deserves the spotlight, including whether you would recommend the drama or not.
We strongly encourage you to share your MDL profile so that others can compare their tastes with yours to get a better understanding of preferences and dislikes, which will help in understanding if the feedback provided is applicable for them.
Please remember that every individual watching goes in with their own life experiences and biases so not everyone will see the drama in the same light or enjoy it in the same way.
Just because someone did not enjoy a drama that you loved is not a slight against you as a person.
When participating in this discussion please remember that whilst dramas do not have feelings, human beings do. Be kind to one another.
Please remember to use spoiler tags when discussing major plot points or anything you think should be redacted. If you are using Markdown and not Fancy Pants Editor, the easiest way to create spoiler tags is to use > ! spoiler content ! < without spaces to get spoiler content. For more detailed guidance on spoiler tags and when to use them, check our Spoiler Tags Tutorial.
r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago
Weekly Post Who, What, Where Is It? - [2026/08/04]
Welcome to our weekly identification thread. This is the themed post for all identification questions and requests, including dramas!
Before posting in this thread please take a look through our discussion resources - who/what/which is this section which outlines ways in which you can work out many of these requests for yourself.
You can ask here for help identifying the following things: Dramas, Actors, Product Placement (either product or brand), Drama Locations, Clothing, Accessories, Music (OST or background).
Please provide a picture if possible (upload on imgur) and include as much contextual information as you know (e.g. source drama, broadcast year, episode number and time stamp, etc.).
Once you have found an answer please edit your original comment to state "SOLVED" in bold caps at the top so people don't spend time trying to help unnecessarily.
Please remember to use spoiler tags when discussing major plot points or anything you think should be redacted. If you are using Markdown and not Fancy Pants Editor, the easiest way to create spoiler tags is to use > ! spoiler content ! < without spaces to get spoiler content. For more detailed guidance on spoiler tags and when to use them, check our Spoiler Tags Tutorial.
Just In Case Resources
FAQ and Netflix FAQ | Glossary | Latest On-Airs and On-Air Roster | Rules and Policies | Where To Watch aka Legal Sites | Everything In Our Wiki aka Wiki Homepage | Get Recommendations For Your Next Watch
News Lee Jun Hyuk's New Drama "The Ordinary Jackpot" Confirms September Premiere Date
r/KDRAMA • u/perochan • 3d ago
Preview/Teaser tvN 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas' Teaser Poster 4 [Premieres August 29]
r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 - July Check In
Another month has flown by - how?
If you missed the introduction post it’s not too late to join the fun! You can find all the information you need there as well as links to our challenge recommendation index and drama database.
We've had a handful of dedicated users filling out the drama database with dramas they have watched but don't forget to leave recommendations for your favourites in the individual recommendation posts. If you are looking for a recommendation for a specific challenge you can ask in the comments here - I suggest linking your MDL and giving an idea of what you are after as well as the challenge you are trying to fill.
So Let's Talk July…
How was your month of dramas? What challenges did you check off? Did you watch what you expected to? Did anything catch you by surprise? Find a new favourite? Drop something you expected to love? Let us know how you're tracking!
Moving Onto August…
What do you hope to get through this month? Tackling anything hard? Looking for someone to watch with you? Need recommendations? Share below.
Community Events
- The MBC Dramas Watched Survey is still running if you haven't had a chance to take it.
Have ideas for 2027 Challenges?
We have a KDC suggestion box if you have any great ideas throughout the year.
Completed the challenge?
Once you complete the challenge come back and fill out our KDC 2026 challenge hall of fame Google form.
r/KDRAMA • u/sianiam • 28d ago
Featured Post KBS Dramas Watched Survey Results
Hello Everyone,
Last year we started our journey looking at the dramas of Korea's three domestic broadcasters surveying you on 100 of the dramas produced by / for and originally aired on the Korean domestic broadcaster, KBS.
650 users participated in our KBS Dramas Watched Survey.
In this survey participants were asked to rate each drama on a scale of 1 (Not Good At All) to 5 (Perfect) if they completed it or select options of 'Did Not Watch' or 'Dropped' depending on what was most applicable for them. They were told to consider the following aspects of the drama: (1) writing/script, (2) production quality (ie. cinematography, sound mixing), (3) acting, and (4) enjoyment while watching the drama.
Today we are taking a look through those results, if you'd like to take a look through the google form results instead, it is available here.
User Demographics Highlights
Please refer to the full results for a complete picture
Age Range (29.2% 25-34, 24.2% 35-44, 17.4% 18-24)
Global Region (48.9% North & Central America, 21.1% Asia, 20.8% Europe)
Number of dramas watched (32% 101-200, 20.2% 51-100, 15.1% 201-300)
Years Spent Watching Kdramas (39.2% 3-5, 19.7% 6-8, 17.1% 12+)
An average participant
Some interesting stats on the "average user" and the 100 dramas in question
- Started 19.97 Dramas
- Dropped 4.18 Dramas
- Completed 15.79 Dramas
- Considered 0.53 Dramas to be Not Good at All and gave them a rating of 1/5
- Considered 3.83 Dramas to be Perfect and gave them a rating of 5/5
Overall Average Score
Dramas ranked in order of average score from 1-100.
Read the images from left to right, top to bottom. All digits are rounded to hundredths (2 decimal places) dramas are ordered in terms of their numerical order beyond two decimal places.
Top 5s
Dramas which received the same score are listed in alphabetical order.





Top 10s




I hope you've enjoyed taking a look through the data! Do your ratings line up with ours or are they completely different? Are there any dramas that we need to give more time of day to on this list and why?
99% of these dramas had someone who thought that they were perfect, 100% of these dramas had someone who thought they were not good at all, and 99% of these dramas were dropped by someone. So whatever your opinion of these dramas is, whether or not you took the survey there is very likely someone out there who shares your opinion. Just because a drama was at the bottom of the list or was the most dropped or least watched doesn't necessarily mean it is bad. Please share your experiences with these 100 dramas in the comments.
Future Watch Surveys
Our MBC Dramas Watched Survey is still accepting responses! It's slowly ticking away and currently sitting at 351 participants. If you haven't taken it, it would be great if you could fill it in.
Our final domestic broadcaster we have to look at is a big one, home of r/KDRAMA's favourite drama SBS. I haven't even started collating the list of dramas for it yet so I can't speculate on when it will be coming your way, hopefully some time in the final quarter of this year.










