9 New K-Dramas To Watch In August 2025
In August 2025, K-drama fans are in for a treat with a fresh wave of suggestive romantic series that blend heartfelt storytelling with playful and emotional depth. From time-slip romances set in historical eras to modern tales of unexpected love sparked by quirky circumstances, these dramas explore themes of connection, ambition, and self-discovery. With compelling performances and intricate narratives, the month’s offerings, available on major streaming platforms, deliver a mix of flirtatious tension and cultural richness, captivating audiences with their unique takes on love and relationships.
- Mary Kills People
A remake of the Canadian series of the same name, ” Mary kills people” is about Woo So Jung (Lee Bo Young), a doctor who illegally provides euthanasia to patients with incurable illnesses, along with terminally ill patient Jo Hyun Woo (Lee Min Ki) and former plastic surgeon Choi Dae Hyun (Kang Ki Young). The cast in this Kdrama is Lee Bo Young, Lee Min ki and Kang Ki Young. The premiere date of this Kdrama is August 1 and it will air on Fridays and Saturdays at 10 pm KST on channel MBC.
- Beyond the Bar
The Kdrama “Beyond the Bar” follows the story of Kang Hyo Min (Jung Chaeyeon) an upstanding and confident yet inexperienced rookie attorney at the law firm Yullim. Under the mentorship of Yoon Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Uk) a cold but exceptionally skilled partner attorney, Hyo Min gradually grows into a true lawyer as she navigates the challenges of the legal world. The premiere date of this is August 2, and it will air on every Saturday at 10:40 pm kst and Sunday at 10:30 pm kst on the channel JTBC.
- My Lovely Journey
This kdrama is based on a bestselling Japanese novel ” My lovely Journey” tells the story of former idol-turned-travel reporter kang Yeo Reum (Gong Seung Yeon) who has never been the center of attention in her life. As she takes on travel assignments on behalf of others, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery coming to understand the true meaning of success and life. The cast is Gong Seung Yeon, Yoo Joon Sang , Kim Jae Young and Hong Soo Hyun. The episodes of this will be aired on every Saturdays and sundays at 9:20 pm KST on Channel A , also available on Viki.
- Love, Take Two
” Love, take two is a heartwarming comedy drama about 43 year old single mother (Yum Jung Ah) and her 23 year old medical student daughter (Choi Yoon Ji). The pair moves to the countryside to start a new chapter in their lives, encountering various people and chaotic situations that teach them profound lessons about life. The cast is Yum Jung Ah, Park Hae Joon, Choi Yoon Ji, Kim Min Kyu. The episodes will be aired on every Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:50 pm KST on tvN, also available on Viki
- Our Golden Days
“Our Golden days is a generational family drama built around the idea that everyone has their own golden era- be it in the past, present or future. The story explodes how people encounter and reflect on those meaningful moments in life. The cast is Jung Il Woo, Jung In Sun, Yoon Hyun Min, Chun Ho Jin, Lee Tae Ran, Ban Hyo Jung, Yoon Joo Sang, Kim Hee Jung, Son Sang Yeon, Shin Su Hyun, Park Jung Yeon. The premiere date of this is 9th august, it will air on Saturdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. KST on KBS2.
- My troublesome star
My troublesome star is a romantic comedy about Korea’s biggest star Im Se Ra (Jang Da Ah), who mysteriously vanishes and wakes up one day as Bong Cheong Ja (Uhm Jung Hwa), an ordinary middle-aged woman. With the help of detective Dokgo Chul (Song Seung Heon), Bong Cheong Ja struggles to navigate life after losing 25 years of her memory. The cast of this is Uhm Jung Hwa, Song Seung Heon, Lee El, Oh Dae Hwan, Jang Da Ah, Lee Min Jae. The premiere date is august 18 , it will air on every Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 p.m. KST on ENA, available on Viki.
- Aema
Set in 1980s Chungmuro, “Aema” is a fictional comedy that delves into the fierce realities behind the glitz and glamour of the film industry. It follows the struggles and triumphs of two actresses, Jeong Hee Ran (Lee Ha Nee) and Shin Ju Ae (Bang Hyo Rin), during the creation of the country’s first mainstream erotic film “Madame Aema.” The cast of this is Lee Ha Nee, Bang Hyo Rin, Jin Sun Kyu, Cho Hyun Chul. All episodes released simultaneously at 4 p.m. KST on Netflix, the premiere date of this is August 22.
- Bon Appetit, Your Majesty
Based on a popular web novel, “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is a fantasy romance drama about award-winning French chef Yeon Ji Young (Lim Yoona) who winds up traveling 500 years back into the past. There, she meets despotic king Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min), who is known as the worst of tyrants—and who also happens to be a discerning gourmet. THe cast of this kdrama is Lim Yoona, Lee Chae Min, Kang Han Na, Choi Gwi Hwa. It will premiere on August 23rd, air on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN.
- Twelve
Inspired by the 12 zodiac animals of the East, “Twelve” tells the story of 12 angels living in the human world in human form to protect the Korean Peninsula from evil spirits. Long ago, the angels barely managed to seal the forces of evil in the gates of hell through their sacrifice, bringing peace. However, with the evil spirits awakening, chaos returns. The cast of this is Ma Dong Seok, Park Hyung Sik, Seo In Guk, Sung Dong Il, Lee Joo Bin, Go Kyu Pil, Kang Mina, Sung Yoo Bin, Ahn Ji Hye, Regina Lei, it will air on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:20 p.m. KST on KBS2. The premiere date is 23rd August.