Here’s a complete guide to 8 new Korean drama series that will premiere in July 2025:
JULY 3 | Bitch x Rich 2
Genre: Teen, Thriller, Psychological
Synopsis: The psychological battle between a witness to a murder and a prime suspect considered as the most influential in school continues and escalates in season 2.
No of episodes: 10
Cast: Lee Eun-saem, Kim Yerim, Lee Jong-hyuk, Yo Jung-hoo
Writer: Jung Sung-eun (S1); Kwak Young-im (S2)
Directors: Min Ji-young, Lim Dae-woong, Park Hyung-won
Network: Wavve
Streaming platform: Netflix, Viu, Viki
Date: May 31, 2023 (S1); July 3, 2025 (S2)
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 5 | Law and the City
Genre: Legal drama
Also known as: Seochodong
Synopsis: The friendship and journey of five associate lawyers, known as the “Avengers of associate attorneys” who commute daily and share a meaningful mealtime together.
No of episodes: 16
Cast: Lee Jong-suk, Moon Ga-young, Kang You-seok, Ryu Hye-young, Im Seong-jae
Writer: Lee Seung-hyun
Director: Park Seung-woo
Network: tvN
Streaming platform: Disney+
Date: July 5, 2025
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 11 | S Line
Genre: Fantasy, Thriller
Synopsis: A mysterious red line suddenly appears above a person’s head, connecting to another person whom he/she had sexual contact with.
Based on: the webtoon of the same name by Kkomabi
No. of episodes: 6
Cast: Lee Soo Hyuk, Lee Da Hee, Arin, Lee Eun Saem
Writer: Ahn Ju-young
Director: Ahn Ju-young
Network: Wavve
Date: July 11, 2025
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 16 | Low Life
Genre: Crime, Drama
Also known as: Country Bumpkin; Pain
Synopsis: An uncle and nephew from a crime family attempt to brave the depths of the ocean to reach the treasure ship lost for generations that was found by a fisherman.
Based on: the webtoon, “Low Life” by Yoon Tae-ho that takes inspiration from a real life incident in 1975 about the treasure ship found off the coast of Sinan, South Korea.
No. of episodes: 11
Cast: Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong, Im Soo Jung
Screenwriters: Kang Yoon Sung, An Seung Hwan
Director: Kang Yoon Sung
Network: Disney+
Date: July 16, 2025
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 18 | The Nice Guy
Genre: Noir drama
Also known as: The Good Man; The Kind Gentleman
Synopsis: The eldest grandson in a ganster family of three generations who has a good heart goes through ups and downs while trying to protect his life and loved ones.
No of episodes: 14
Cast: Lee Dong-wook, Lee Sung-kyung, Ryu Hye-young
Writers: Kim Woon-kyung, Kim Hyo-seok
Directors: Song Hae-sung, Park Hong-soo
Network: JTBC
Streaming platform: Disney+
Date: July 18, 2025
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 21 | The Defects
Genre: Action, Thriller
Also known as: Child Shopping
Synopsis: Children abandoned and adopted illegally, fight for life survival while seeking revenge.
Based on: a popular webtoon by Eom Se-Yoon
No of episodes: 8
Cast: Yum Jung Ah, Won Jin Ah, Choi Young Joon, Dex
Screenwriter: Ahn So Jung
Director: Oh Gi Hwan
Network: ENA
Streaming platform: Kocowa+
Date: July 21, 2025
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 25 | Trigger
Genre: Action, Thriller
Synopsis: As illegal firearms flood into a gun-free South Korea, a resolute cop and a cunning arms broker find themselves at odds in a tense showdown.
No of episodes: 10
Cast: Kim Namgil, Kim Young Kwang
Screenwriter: Kwon Oh Seung
Director: Kwon Oh Seung
Network: Netflix
Date: July 25, 2025
Trailer and more updates here.
JULY 25 | The Winning Try
Genre: Sports, Comedy
Also known as: Try: A Miracle In Us; Try: We Become Miracles; Try: We Are A Miracle
Synopsis: A struggling rugby team and a coach who’s a former rugby player and hit rock bottom due to a scandal, embark on a journey to win the National Sports Festival.
No of episodes: 12
Cast: Yoon Kye Sang, Im Se Mi, Kim Yo Han
Writer: Lim Jina
Directors: Jang Young Seok, Kim Jae Hyun, Kim Ji Yeon
Network: SBS
Streaming platform: Netflix
Date: July 25, 2025
Trailer and more updates here.
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