The Korean storytelling wave continues to shine, as July 2025 will bring a rich lineup of new Korean dramas that will captivate global audiences once again! From suspenseful mysteries to sharp comedies featuring prominent actors and rising stars, this lineup promises a worthwhile viewing experience. Let’s explore nine new Korean dramas that will grace the screen this July 2025
9 New Korean Dramas to Watch in July 2025
“Bitch X Rich” Season 2 / “Cheongdam International High School 2” | July 3
- Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Youth, Drama
- Episodes: 10
- Main Cast: Lee Eun-saem, Kim Ye-rim (Yeri), Lee Jong-hyuk, Yoo Jung-hoo
- Where to Watch: tvN, TVING, VIU, Wavve
“Bitch X Rich” Season 2 escalates the conflict as Kim Hye In, now a member of the elite “Diamond 6” clique, finds herself the primary suspect in a new murder case. She must form a strategic yet tense alliance with her former rival, Baek Je-na, to uncover the truth. The arrival of new, mysterious students and a new school chairman further complicates the shifting power dynamics at Cheongdam International High School.
“S Line” | July 11
- Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Youth, Drama
- Episodes: 6
- Main Cast: Lee Soo-hyuk, Lee Da-hee, Arin (Oh My Girl)
- Where to Watch: Wavve
The new Korean drama “S Line” is a fantasy thriller that revolves around a visible red line, the “S Line,” or sex lines. It appears above people’s heads, connecting them to everyone they have had a private intimacy with. This phenomenon throws society into chaos by exposing everyone’s private lives. The story follows a detective (Lee Soo-hyuk), a high school teacher (Lee Da-hee), and a student (Arin) as they navigate this bizarre new reality.
“Law and the City” | July 16
- Genre: Law, Romance, Youth
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Moon Ga-young, Lee Jong-suk, Kang You-seok, Im Seong-jae, Ryu Hye-young
- Where to Watch: tvN, tvN Asia, TVING, Disney+, Viki
“Law and the City” is a fresh Korean legal drama that follows five associate lawyers as they face personal and professional challenges. They handle complicated cases at the office and form strong bonds of friendship during their lunch breaks.
“Low Life” | July 16
- Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Crime, Drama
- Episodes: 11
- Main Cast: Ryu Seung-ryong, Yang Se-jong, Im Soo-jung
- Where to Watch: Disney+
Set in 1977, Korean drama “Low Life” follows a group of treasure hunters. After they discover priceless artifacts inside a sunken ship, they must face a wave of greed, deceit, and betrayal.
“The Nice Guy” / “The Good Man” | July 18
- Genre: Romance, Family
- Episodes: 14
- Main Cast: Lee Dong-wook, Lee Sung-kyung, Ryu Hye-young, Oh Na-ra
- Where to Watch: JTBC
“The Nice Guy” is a human-interest drama centered on Seok Chul (Lee Dong-wook), who has a pure heart. He is the eldest son of a three-generation gangster family. He must face various dangerous events to protect his family, his job, and the woman he loves.
“The Defects”/“Child Shopping” | July 21
- Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama
- Episodes: 8
- Main Cast: Yeom Jung-ah, Won Jin-ah, DEX (Kim Jin-young), Choi Young-joon
- Where to Watch: Genie TV, ENA
Korean drama “The Defects” is a dark action-thriller about an illegal adoption agency—a “child shopping mall” where abandoned children are sold. The agency has a horrifying ‘refund policy’: if the children fail to meet their new parents’ expectations, they are ‘refunded’ to the agency and killed. Tae In-ha, who escaped this facility as a child, returns years later to destroy the organization, which is run by the ruthless Park Se-hee.
“My Girlfriend Is the Man!” | July 23
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Arin (Oh My Girl), Yoon San-ha (ASTRO), Chuu, Yoo Jung-hoo
- Where to Watch: KBS2, Rakuten Viki
“My Girlfriend Is the Man!” is a romantic comedy Korean drama. The story follows Park Yun Jae, who falls in love with Kim Ji Eun on a blind date. However, a strange thing happens, a stranger appears and claims to be the real Ji Eun, leading to a whimsical and confusing journey of love and identity.
“Trigger” | July 25
- Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
- Episodes: 10
- Main Cast: Kim Nam-gil, Kim Young-kwang
- Where to Watch: Netflix
“Trigger” is an action-thriller that depicts the conditions when illegal firearms begin to spread rapidly in Korea, a gun-free nation, and wakes to unfamiliar violence. Two men—a former elite sniper turned police officer and a key figure in the arms trade—find themselves in a high-stakes chase to uncover the source of the chaos.
“Try: A Miracle in Us” | July 25
- Genre: Comedy, Youth, Sports
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Yoon Kye-sang, Kim Yo-han, Im Se-mi
- Where to Watch: SBS
A human drama about Joo Ga-rang, a former national rugby star who retires due to a drug scandal. He then becomes a contract coach in the weakest team in its league.
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