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Looking for the best New K-Dramas in August 2025? This month delivers a stunning lineup of heartwarming, thrilling, and thought-provoking series across genres—from mystery to fantasy, legal drama to slice-of-life. Whether you’re into time-travel romances or modern-day comedies, this August is packed with must-watch K-dramas that’ll keep you hooked from episode one.
Here’s a complete look at the 9 upcoming K-Dramas premiering in August 2025:
1. Mary Kills People – A Bold Medical Thriller Returns
Premiere Date: August 1
Airs on: MBC (Fridays & Saturdays, 10 p.m. KST)
Cast: Lee Bo Young, Lee Min Ki, Kang Ki Young
The Korean remake of the Canadian hit, Mary Kills People follows Dr. Woo So Jung, who secretly assists terminally ill patients in dying with dignity. Teaming up with Jo Hyun Woo, a patient, and Choi Dae Hyun, a former plastic surgeon, the drama explores themes of ethics, death, and compassion.
2. Beyond the Bar – Inspiring Legal Growth Story
Premiere Date: August 2
Airs on: JTBC (Sat 10:40 p.m., Sun 10:30 p.m. KST)
Cast: Lee Jin Uk, Jung Chaeyeon, Lee Hak Joo
Beyond the Bar centers around rookie lawyer Kang Hyo Min, mentored by the cold yet genius attorney Yoon Seok Hoon. Watch her navigate power struggles and personal dilemmas as she transforms into a passionate defender of justice.
3. My Lovely Journey – Finding Self Through Others’ Travels
Premiere Date: August 2
Airs on: Channel A (Sat & Sun 9:20 p.m. KST), also on Viki
Cast: Gong Seung Yeon, Yoo Joon Sang
Based on a Japanese novel, My Lovely Journey follows Kang Yeo Reum, a travel reporter who lives vicariously through others’ trips. Through these emotional journeys, she begins to uncover her own sense of identity and purpose.
4. Love, Take Two – A Charming Mother-Daughter Story
Premiere Date: August 4
Airs on: tvN (Mon & Tue, 8:50 p.m. KST), available on Viki
Cast: Yum Jung Ah, Park Hae Joon, Choi Yoon Ji
Love, Take Two is a feel-good comedy about a 43-year-old single mom and her med-school daughter who move to a quiet village. Along the way, they find unexpected love, face quirky locals, and learn life lessons worth cherishing.
5. Our Golden Days – Embracing the Beauty of Every Era
Premiere Date: August 9
Airs on: KBS2 (Sat & Sun, 8 p.m. KST)
Cast: Jung Il Woo, Jung In Sun, Yoon Hyun Min
This generational drama highlights how every life stage is a “golden day” in its own right. With an ensemble cast, Our Golden Days explores timeless family values and emotional reconnections.
6. My Troublesome Star – A Hilarious Identity Swap
Premiere Date: August 18
Airs on: ENA (Mon & Tue, 10 p.m. KST), also on Viki
Cast: Uhm Jung Hwa, Song Seung Heon
Korea’s biggest celebrity, Im Se Ra, suddenly wakes up as a middle-aged woman with no memory of the past 25 years! With a detective’s help, she must navigate fame, identity, and chaos in My Troublesome Star.
7. Aema – Behind the Curtain of 1980s Cinema
Premiere Date: August 22
Airs on: Netflix (All episodes at 4 p.m. KST)
Cast: Lee Ha Nee, Bang Hyo Rin
Aema dives into 1980s Chungmuro and the chaos behind Korea’s first erotic film, Madame Aema. This fictionalized account shows the grit and glamour behind the movie’s creation and the actresses who risked everything.
8. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty – A Time-Travel Culinary Romance
Premiere Date: August 23
Airs on: tvN (Sat & Sun, 9:10 p.m. KST)
Cast: Lim Yoona, Lee Chae Min
French chef Yeon Ji Young travels 500 years back in time and meets a tyrant king who’s obsessed with fine dining. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty combines fantasy, food, and unlikely romance in a feast for the senses.
9. Twelve – Celestial Warriors Return to Save Korea
Premiere Date: August 23
Airs on: KBS2 (Sat & Sun, 9:20 p.m. KST)
Cast: Ma Dong Seok, Park Hyung Sik, Seo In Guk
Twelve is a fantasy-action saga where 12 celestial guardians return in human form to battle evil spirits threatening the Korean Peninsula. Expect epic fight scenes, mythology, and emotional depth.
Whether you’re craving slice-of-life warmth, intense legal battles, or cosmic fantasy, these new K-Dramas in August 2025 are bound to offer something that suits your taste. Don’t miss out on what could become your next obsession!
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