Discover the thrill of new Korean dramas in August 2025! Summer sparks something special. From the tense medical world of “Mary Kills People” to the sweeping fantasy of “Twelve,” you’ll find high‑stakes drama, time‑bending romance, epic action, and heartfelt family tales. Dive into the full release list below.
9 New Korean Dramas in August 2025
1. “Mary Kills People” (메리 킬즈 피플) | AUG 1
- Genre: Black Comedy, Medical Thriller
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Lee Bo-young, Lee Min-ki, Kang Kang-yong
- Where to Watch: MBC, TVING
Synopsis
“Mary Kills People” is a bold Korean remake of the original Canadian series of the same name. Lee Bo-young portrays an emergency room doctor who leads a very secret life. She compassionately helps suffering patients find a peaceful end. This drama explores deep emotional conflicts and asks difficult questions. It is
2. “Beyond the Bar” (에스콰이어: 변호사를 꿈꾸는 변호사들) | AUG 2
- Genre: Legal, Workplace Drama
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Lee Jin-wook, Jung Chae-yeon, Lee Hak-joo, Jeon Hye-bin
- Where to Watch: JTBC, Netflix
Synopsis
Korean legal drama “Beyond the Bar” follows a rookie lawyer, Kang Hyo-min. She is working hard to prove herself under her senior lawyer, who is brilliant but also very strict. They work together on difficult cases, facing some major battles in the courtroom.
The story is more than just winning cases, but it’s about how she learns to grow and find her voice. It also shows how her tough relationship with her senior can grow into a strong friendship. The show highlights that the hardest battles aren’t always in court. They are the ones we fight inside us.
3. ” My Lovely Journey” (여행을 대신해 드립니다) | AUG 2
- Genre: Romance, Slice-of-Life
- Episodes: 10
- Main Cast: Gong Seung-yeon, Kim Jae-young, Yoo Joon-sang
- Where to Watch: Channel A
Synoparen’t
“My Lovely Journey” blends healing travel and romance. The story takes its heart from a beautiful Japanese novel called “Welcome Back, Traveler.” It’s a wonderful tale about healing and finding yourself. Our main character goes on journeys for her job, but these are not just simple trips. Each new “lace she visits h” lps her understand her own life in a deeper way, changing her completely.
4. “Love, Take Two” (첫, 사랑을 위하여) | AUG 4
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Life
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Yum Jung-ah, Park Hae-joon, Choi Yoon-ji, Kim Min-kyu
- Where to Watch: tvN, Wavve, VIU, Vidio, TVING, and Viki.
Synopsis
korean drama “Love, Take Two” explores generational love and new beginnings. The story follows Lee Ji An, a confident single mother whose daughter, Hyo Ri, is her whole world. But life turns upside down when Hyo Ri rebels and Ji An’s first love reappears. He is also a single parent, living a quiet life with his “son. Their two worlds collide when the families meet. The son, a young flower farmer, finds his own heart stirred by Hyo Ri’s bold and surprising spirit.
5. “Our Golden Days” (화려한 날들) | AUG 9
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama, Melodrama
- Episodes: 50
- Main Cast: Jung Il-woo, Jung In-sun, Chun Ho-jin, Lee Tae-ran
- Where to Watch: KBS2, Kocowa
Synopsis
Korean drama “Our Golden Days” follows Lee Ji Hyeok, a man who seemed to have it all. But one day, his world falls apart. Now, he must figure out what truly matters. The good news is, he isn’t going through this alone.
Ji Eun O, a cheerful woman, remains by his side, even after he rejected her in the past. Then, there is his wealthy friend, Park Seong Jae, who stands with Ji Hyeok while dealing with his own secret sadness. He feels stuck between his friendship and his feelings.
6. “My Troublesome Star” (금쪽같은 내스타) | AUG 18
- Genre: Romance, Drama
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Uhm Jung-hwa, Song Seung-heon, Lee El, Oh Dae-hwan, Jang Da-ah, Lee Min-jae
- Where to Watch: ENA, Genie TV, TVING
Synopsis
Twenty-five years ago, Im Se Ra was a star in Korea. But a terrible accident made her disappear from the spotlight. Now, she wakes up as Bong Cheong Ja, an ordinary middle-aged woman with no memories of her past.
As she struggles to adjust to her new life, she meets Detective Dokgo Cheol. He once dreamed of love and family, but life left him feeling empty. Their meeting changes everything. They walk the same path and share a warm, healing, and self-discovery journey.
7. “Aema” (애마) | AUG 22
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Episodes: 6
- Main Cast: Lee Ha-nee, Bang Hyo-rin, Jin Seon-kyu, Jo Hyun-chul
- Where to Watch: Netflix
Synopsis
During the production of the popular film, “Madame Aema,” in the 1980s, Jung Hui-ran, a famous actress with a fiery temper and uncompromising personality, was fired by ruthless producer Koo Jung Ho.
Shin Joo-ae, a nightclub dancer with big dreams, was chosen to replace her. Meanwhile, a young and ambitious director, Kwak In Woo, is caught up in the middle and struggles to keep the chaotic production on track.
8. Twelve (트웰브) | AUG 23
- Genre: Fantasy, Superhero, Action
- Episodes: 8
- Main Cast: Ma Dong-seok, Park Hyung-sik, Seo In-guk, Lee Joo-bin, Sung Dong-il, Ko Kyu-pil, Kang Mi-na, Sung Yoo-bin, Regina Lei, Ahn Ji-hye
- Where to Watch: KBS2, Disney+
Synopsis
When the world needed salvation, heaven sent twelve special animals back to Earth as angels with incredible powers. Tae San, the brave tiger angel, leads this special team. To save humanity, these twelve animals must unite to keep the world from falling into darkness and fear. Their greatest enemy is Asura, a banished king with an army of fierce demons.
9. “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” (폭군의 셰프) | AUG 23
- Genre: Historical, Romantic, Comedy
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Lim Yoon-ah, Lee Chae-min, Kang Han-na, Choi Gwi-hwa
- Where to Watch: tvN, TVING, Netflix
Synopsis
Adapted from the web novel “Surviving as Yeonsan-gun’s Chef” (연산군의 셰프로 살아남기) by Park Kook Jae, Korean drama “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” tells the story of Yeon Ji Yeong, a brilliant modern chef at the top of her career. Suddenly, she’s transported back in time to a royal palace. Her new job? A royal chef, who cooks for King Yi Heon, a fearsome tyrant with a perilous temper and an impossibly refined palate. Since she is now in a world of deadly court politics, she must use her culinary skills to survive.
Save the dates for these new releases and make sure to catch the ongoing shows that have captured many viewers’ hearts, like Korean dramas “The Nice Guy” and “The Defects.”
So, settle in and let these Korean dramas light up your screen. Enjoy stories full of fun, mystery, and emotion this summer!
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