9 New K-Dramas To Watch In August 2025
Say hello to August and the latest lineup of new K-dramas!
Here are the K-dramas premiering this month:
“Mary Kills People”
Korean Title: “메리 킬즈 피플”
Cast: Lee Bo Young, Lee Min Ki, Kang Ki Young
Premiere Date: August 1
Broadcast Details: Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m. KST on MBC
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).
“Beyond the Bar”
Korean Title: “에스콰이어”
Cast: Lee Jin Uk, Jung Chaeyeon, Lee Hak Joo, Jeon Hye Bin
Premiere Date: August 2
Broadcast Details: Saturdays at 10:40 p.m. KST and Sundays at 10:30 p.m. KST on JTBC
“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.
“My Lovely Journey”
Korean Title: “여행을 대신해 드립니다”
Cast: Gong Seung Yeon, Yoo Joon Sang, Kim Jae Young, Hong Soo Hyun
Premiere Date: August 2
Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 9:20 p.m. KST on Channel A, available on Viki
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.
Watch “My Lovely Journey”:
“Love, Take Two”
Korean Title: “첫, 사랑을 위하여”
Cast: Yum Jung Ah, Park Hae Joon, Choi Yoon Ji, Kim Min Kyu
Premiere Date: August 4
Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:50 p.m. KST on tvN, available on Viki
“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.
Watch “Love, Take Two”:
“Our Golden Days”
Korean Title: “화려한 날들”
Cast: 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
Premiere Date: August 9
Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. KST on KBS2
“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 explores how people encounter and reflect on those meaningful moments in life.
“My Troublesome Star”
Korean Title: “금쪽같은 내 스타”
Cast: Uhm Jung Hwa, Song Seung Heon, Lee El, Oh Dae Hwan, Jang Da Ah, Lee Min Jae
Premiere Date: August 18
Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 p.m. KST on ENA, available on Viki
“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.
“Aema”
Korean Title: “애마”
Cast: Lee Ha Nee, Bang Hyo Rin, Jin Sun Kyu, Cho Hyun Chul
Premiere Date: August 22
Broadcast Details: all episodes released simultaneously at 4 p.m. KST on Netflix
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.”
“Bon Appétit, Your Majesty”
Korean Title: “폭군의 셰프”
Cast: Lim Yoona, Lee Chae Min, Kang Han Na, Choi Gwi Hwa
Premiere Date: August 23
Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN
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.
“Twelve”
Korean Title: “트웰브”
Cast: 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
Premiere Date: August 23
Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 9:20 p.m. KST on KBS2
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.
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