Whether you’re into steamy slow-burn romances, high-stakes fantasy battles, or dramas that make you question everything from ethics to your dinner plans, August 2025 is shaping up to be a phenomenal month for K-drama lovers. Here’s the list of the freshest Korean dramas releasing in August 2025.

1. Mary Kills People

Woo So-jung (Lee Bo-young) is an ER doctor with a secret side hustle — euthanising terminally ill patients who want to die on their own terms. But when a clever detective starts sniffing around, the line between mercy and murder becomes dangerously thin. Expect moral dilemmas, secret rendezvous, and enough tension to keep your heart rate up.

When to watch: August 1

2. Beyond the Bar

Fresh-faced, full of ideals, and thrown straight into the cut-throat world of Seoul’s top law firm, a young lawyer finds herself under the wings of a cold, calculating senior. But as they clash in court and outside, something deeper simmers beneath the surface.

When to watch: August 2

3. My Lovely Journey

Once an idol, now a travel columnist for hire. Kang Yeo-reum (Gong Seung-yeon) journeys the country helping strangers heal and in doing so, uncovers the path to her own recovery. This one’s quiet, soul-touching, and perfect for when you want to ugly cry in peace.

When to watch: August 2

4. Love, Take Two

 

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A single mother and her daughter start fresh in the country until her first love returns with a son of his own. When their children become fast friends, the past and present intertwine in heartwarming (and occasionally awkward) ways.

When to watch: August 4

5. Our Golden Days

A successful businessman loses everything and returns home to reconnect with the people who once meant everything: a former flame and a friend who’s hiding more than one secret. It’s a poignant tale of regret, healing, and wondering if you really can go home again.

When to watch: August 9

6. My Troublesome Star

 

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A famous actress vanished 25 years ago… and now she’s back, living like a normal middle-aged woman with no memory of her past. When a cynical detective crosses paths with her, what begins as a mystery slowly unravels into something oddly romantic.

When to watch: August 18

7. Aema

In 1980s Chungmuro, two actresses strive for the same provocative film role and find themselves battling a sexist industry as much as each other. As they claw their way through the patriarchal maze of the film world, ambition clashes with friendship, and the price of fame keeps rising.

When to watch: August 22

8. Twelve

Twelve celestial beings live among us, each tied to a zodiac sign. But when ancient evil threatens the Earth, they must unite once again. Led by a fierce tiger warrior and opposed by a fallen crow, this is fantasy with heart, teeth, and just the right amount of glittering angst.

When to watch: August 23

9. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

 

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A French-trained chef accidentally time-slips into the Joseon dynasty and ends up cooking for a temperamental king. Her modern techniques and fiery attitude stir up more than just his taste buds. This one’s quirky, visually lush, and full of unexpected spice, literally and romantically.

When to watch: August 23

Which of these August 2025 Korean dramas are you most excited for?

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