This August, we have plenty of dramas coming our way. Whether it’s traveling to the past to serve a rude king, jumping into the future and missing out on youth, or diving into love triangles and first love comebacks — there’s something for everyone this month.
Plus, TVING is launching its first-ever short-form drama. So, without wasting any more time, let’s check out the 10 new Korean dramas coming your way in August 2025.
1. Beyond The Bar
Synopsis: “Beyond the Bar” is a sharp office drama about mismatched lawyers navigating the legal world. Rookie attorney Kang Hyo Min (Jung Chaeyeon) is earnest but awkward, while her mentor Yoon Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Uk) is strict, brilliant, and impossible to please. As the quirky newcomer and the no-nonsense perfectionist clash and collaborate, they learn what it truly means to be lawyers—and maybe even a team.
- Releasing Date: August 2, 2025
- Genre: Legal, Workplace
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Lee Jin Wook, Jung Chae Yeon, Lee Hak Joo, Jeon Hye Bin
- Broadcast Network: JTBC
- Watch On: Netflix
2. My Lovely Journey
Synopsis: It tells the story of former idol Kang Yeo Reum, who is now a travel reporter for a program called “One Day Travel.” She has been going on trips on behalf of others for five years. Kang Yeo Reum is known for her happy and optimistic nature at work; however, she always worries about her future. Kang Yeo Reum learns about true success and the meaning of life after becoming a travel reporter.
- Releasing Date: August 2, 2025
- Genre: Slice-of-life, Romance, Adventure
- Episodes: 10
- Main Cast: Gong Seung Yeon, Kim Jae Young, Yoo Jun Sang, Hong Su Hyun, Oh Hyun Joong
- Broadcast Network: Channel A
- Watch On: Viki
3. Love, Take Two
Synopsis: Lee Ji An is a strong single mother who works at a construction site and lives for her daughter, Hyo Ri, a medical student. One day, Hyo Ri starts acting out, and Ji An’s first love, Ryu Jeong Seok, comes back into her life. He’s also a single dad, living quietly with his son, Bo Hyeon, who grows flowers. When Hyo Ri parks her camping van in front of Bo Hyeon’s house, his quiet life is shaken. As they spend time together, Bo Hyeon begins to develop feelings for her.
- Releasing Date: August 4, 2025
- Genre: Family, Romance, Comedy, Life
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Yum Jung Ah, Park Hae Joon, Choi Yoon Ji, Kim Min Kyu
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: Viki, TVING (South Korean)
4. Shut Up, You Are the Villain of My Work
Synopsis: A screenwriter discovers the lead actor in her new drama is the same person who bullied her in school.
- Releasing Date: August 4, 2025
- Genre: Revenge, Suspense
- Episodes: 50 (short-form mobile-view)
- Main Cast: Park Yoo Na, Park Hae In, Seong I Eon
- Broadcast Network: TVING
- Watch On: TVING
5. Our Golden Days
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Lee Ji Hyeok, a successful man in both work and love, known for being smart, cold, and funny. After hitting rock bottom, he begins to understand what truly matters in life. By his side is Ji Eun O, a cheerful and hardworking cafe manager and interior designer who once had feelings for him but still supports him as a friend.
Also close to him is Park Seong Jae, his kind and wealthy friend who hides his loneliness and struggles with his feelings between love and friendship.
- Releasing Date: August 9, 2025
- Genre: Family, Rom-com, Melodrama
- Episodes: 50 (weekend drama)
- Main Cast: Jung Il Woo, Jung In Sun, Yoon Hyun Min
- Broadcast Network: KBS2
- Watch On: KOCOWA (selected regions)
6. tvN O’PENing: Cat Custody War
Synopsis: “Cat War” will tell the story of a married couple who are about to divorce. However, they are now in a custody battle over their pet cat.
- Releasing Date: August 17, 2025
- Genre: Rom-com
- Episodes: 1 or 2
- Main Cast: Kim Seul Gi & Yoon Doojoon
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: /
7. My Troublesome Star
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Im Se Ra, Korea’s biggest star, who mysteriously disappears and reappears 25 years later as Bong Cheong Ja, a middle-aged woman with no memory of her past. As she tries to regain her identity and fame, a former detective—now posing as her manager—gets caught up in her chaotic comeback and a web of unexpected twists.
- Releasing Date: August 18, 2025
- Genre: Romantic Comedy, Mystery
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Uhm Jung Hwa, Song Seung Heon, Jang Da Ah, Lee El
- Broadcast Network: ENA, Genie TV
- Watch On: TVING (South Korean)
8. Me, Myself, and I
Synopsis: It’s a coming-of-age story about a regular high school girl whose life changes when she gets a surprising phone call—from herself, ten years in the future. Guided by this mysterious call, she begins a heartfelt journey to find what real love truly means.
- Releasing Date: August 18, 2025
- Genre: Fantasy, Coming of Age
- Episodes: 50 (short-form mobile-view)
- Main Cast: Kim Si Eun-II, Kim Yu Jun, Hyunsuk, Choi Ji Hye
- Broadcast Network: TVING
- Watch On: TVING (South Korean)
9. Twelve
Synopsis: It will tell the story of twelve angels, inspired by the Eastern zodiac animals, who descend to the human world to protect Korea from rising evil. Long ago, they sealed away dark forces through great sacrifice—but now, as the demons reawaken, chaos begins again. Led by the fierce tiger angel Tae San, the twelve must rise once more to battle the demon king Asura and save humanity from destruction.
Meanwhile, Ogui is an evil with a crow symbol who was sealed away thousands of years ago after he transformed from an angel to evil. He now returns with greater power.
- Releasing Date: August 23, 2025
- Genre: Fantasy, Action, Supernatural
- Episodes: 8
- Main Cast: Ma Dong Seok, Park Hyung Sik, Seo In Guk, Sung Dong Il, Lee Joo Bin, Ko Kyu Pil, Kang Mi Na, Sung Yoo Bin, Ahn Ji Hye, Regina Lei
- Broadcast Network: KBS2
- Watch On: Disney+
10. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
Synopsis: It will tell the story about a chef who time travels to the past at the height of her career. There, she meets a king who is both a feared tyrant and a food lover. Yeon Ji Yeong, a top French-trained chef who suddenly finds herself transported to the past, inside a royal palace. There, she must cook for King Yi Heon—a strict and sharp-tongued ruler known for his dangerous temper and picky taste.
As Yeon Ji Yeong faces palace politics and pressure, she fights to survive the royal kitchen and deal with the demanding king. But as sparks fly in the kitchen, her food might just melt his heart—and change both their fates.
- Releasing Date: August 23, 2025
- Genre: Historical, Rom-Com, Fantasy
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: YoonA, Lee Chae Min, Kang Han Na, Choi Gwi Hwa
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: Netflix (selected regions)
11. Love Untangled
Synopsis: It will tell the story of 19-year-old Park Se Ri in 1998, as she tries to fix her frizzy hair and confess her love to the school’s most popular boy. With the help of her friends and new transfer student Han Yun Seok, she plans “Operation Love,” leading to fun and heartwarming moments along the way.
- Releasing Date: August 29, 2025
- Genre: Rom-Com, Youth, High School
- Episodes: Film
- Main Cast: Shin Eun Soo, Gong Myung
- Broadcast Network: Netflix
- Watch On: Netflix
