IN THE LOOP: Check Out This Week’s 2 New K-Dramas and Latest Episodes to Add to Your Watch List
September is just around the corner, but there are many reasons to look forward to this week before August ends.
Interestingly, two new highly anticipated series are set to debut that would surely get the K-drama fanatics hooked every night.
In addition to this, our favorite shows that are currently airing will also be releasing much-awaited follow-up episodes.
Without further ado, here is the rundown of current and forthcoming K-dramas premiering from August 22 to 28, 2021, that you should not miss.
'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'
After the confirmation of lead stars, "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" is making waves in social media as fans gush over the new team-up of Kim Seon Ho and Shin Min Ah.
Netizens even dubbed them as the "dimple couple" due to their charming features.
Not only did the tvN rom-com series capture the hearts of the public with their stellar cast but also the jaw-dropping location of the series.
The upcoming K-drama "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" follows the story of two individuals who unexpectedly met in the seaside village of Gongjin.
Hallyu star Shin Min Ah plays the city-based dentist Yoon Hye Jin, who left the hustle and bustle of Seoul after she felt that her life was falling apart.
Little did she know that her life would turn upside down when she crossed paths with the village boy Hong Doo Shik portrayed by the "Start-Up" star.
Amid his charming persona, Doo Shik is also popular among the neighbors because of his skill in doing odd jobs.
"Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" release date is slated on August 28, airing every Saturday and Sunday on tvN and Netflix.
READ MORE: 'Dimple Couple' Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon Ho Flaunts Undeniable Chemistry in 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' Main Poster
'I'm Watching You'
Another upcoming series that is set to air this week is tvN's "I'm Watching You."
The new crime factual series stars Kim Bo Ra, who is best known for her performance in the revenge drama "SKY Castle."
"I'm Watching You" follows the story of real-life crimes discovered through security camera footage. This is set to take the mystery crime genre to a whole new level as it illustrates the violence through the eyes of society rather than the viewpoint of the suspects and their victims.
In addition, several netizens also pointed out that the tvN drama is similar to BBC's real-life crime program "Crimewatch."
Kim Bo Ra's new drama "I'm Watching You" release date is scheduled on August 26 and will be the newest Thursday drama.
'Penthouse 3: War in Life'
Of course, the week will not be complete without the endless revenge from lead stars So Yeon, Uhm Ki Joon, Lee Ji Ah, Park Eun Seok, and more.
Based on SBS' teaser, "Penthouse 3" episode 12 hints at the comeback of Joo Dan Tae, played by Uhm Ki Joon.
In addition, the trailer also featured Shim Su Ryeon and Logan Lee's grand wedding which will be ruined by the Hera Palace chairman.
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