Beyond the usual K-drama complement of medical, legal and romantic dramas, August also boasts some high-concept fantasy action and a period film-industry drama.

Read on to find out what to catch over the next month.

1. Mary Kills People

Lead cast: Lee Bo-young, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ki-young

The 2017 Canadian series Mary Kills People has been remade in Korea, with Lee Bo-young (Mine) playing Woo So-jeong, a doctor who secretly helps patients seeking euthanasia.The series is the latest from small-screen director Park Joon-woo, who recently delivered the action dramas Taxi Driver and Crash. (MBC, August 1)2. My Lovely Journey

Lead cast: Gong Seung-yeon, Kim Jae-young