This July, Korean dramas promise to be a powerhouse of strong, deep stories. From revenge and hierarchy to inspiration, romance, detectives, crime, and gangs—there’s something for every thriller lover. Well! Not a bad way to combat the Squid Game hangover from last month. So, let’s check out the 8 Korean dramas coming your way in July 2025.
1. Bitch x Rich Season 2
Synopsis: “Bitch x Rich Season 2” will continue to tell the story from season 1, this time at Cheongdam International High, the elite student ranks are falling apart.
Kim Hye In, once an outsider, rises to Diamond 6, shaking Baek Je Na’s throne. Secrets, jealousy, and revenge collide as friendships break and suspicions grow. A new powerful student arrives, forcing Hye In and Je Na to face a choice: repeat the past or change their fate.
- Releasing Date: July 3, 2025
- Genre: Youth, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, High School
- Episodes: 10
- Main Cast: Lee Eun Saem, Ye Ri, Lee Jong Hyuk
- Broadcast Network: Wavve
- Watch On: Viki
2. Law and The City
Synopsis: “Law and The City” will tell the growth story of the joys, and sorrows of five associate lawyers (lawyers who are employed by a law firm and receive a salary) who go to work at Seocho-dong Legal Town every day.
- Releasing Date: July 5, 2025
- Genre: Legal Drama, Slice of Life, Romance
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Moon Ga Young, Kang You Seok, Ryu Hye Young, Im Seong Jae
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: Viki
3. S Line
Synopsis: “S Line” will tell the story of a time when suddenly out of nowhere red lines starts appearing on people’s head. These lines are connected to the people with whom they have been physically close to. This creates many social situations as these red lines opens the embarrassing secrets of the people. These red lines are now named ‘S Line’ by people. Detective Han Ji Wook is chasing the mystery behind the S Lines.
- Releasing Date: July 11, 2025
- Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
- Episodes: 6
- Main Cast: Arin, Lee Soo Hyuk, Lee Da Hee, Lee Eun Saem
- Broadcast Network: Wavve
- Watch On: Wavve
4. The Nice Guy
Synopsis: “The Nice Guy” tells the story about the adventurous challenges faced by Seok Cheol, the eldest son of a three-generation gangster family comprising a grandfather, father, and son. Seok Cheol who once dreamed of becoming a novelist, endeavors to protect his family, career, and love. Kang Mi Young is his first love who dreams of becoming a singer.
- Releasing Date: July 18, 2025
- Genre: Noir, Romance, Drama
- Episodes: 14
- Main Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Lee Sung Kyung, Ryu Hye Young, Oh Na Ra
- Broadcast Network: JTBC
- Watch On: /
5. Wall To Wall
Synopsis: “Wall to Wall” will tell the story of Yoo Sung, a man in his 30s who finally buys his dream apartment—but at a huge cost. Drained of savings and buried in debt, he now battles daily stress, especially from mysterious noises upstairs. His search for peace leads him to team up with neighbor Jin Ho to uncover the source.
- Releasing Date: July 18, 2025
- Genre: Thriller, Psychological, Mystery
- Episodes: Film (~120 minutes)
- Main Cast: Kang Ha Neul, Yeom Hye Ran, Seo Hyun Woo
- Broadcast Network: Netflix
- Watch On: Netflix
6. The Defects
Synopsis: “The Defects” story goes like this:
Kim Se Hui is a respected hospital director and charity head—but secretly runs an illegal adoption ring with a dark agenda: only “superior” children deserve to live. Unwanted adoptees are quietly killed, until one, Kim A Hyeon, survives. Now leading the other survivors, A Hyeon rises to challenge the woman who once tried to erase her—for justice, and for revenge.
- Releasing Date: July 21, 2025
- Genre: Action, Thriller, Revenge
- Episodes: 8
- Main Cast: Yum Jung Ah, Won Jin Ah, Choi Young Joon, DEX
- Broadcast Network: ENA
- Watch On: /
7. Try: A Miracle in Us
Synopsis: It will tell the story of former rugby star Ju Ga Ram returns to his high school as a coach, reunites with his ex-girlfriend, and leads a struggling team toward the national championship.
Ju Ga Ram, a rising Rugby player’s career was destroyed by a drug scandal. Now, three years later, he returns as the coach of his struggling former high school team. With fierce charisma and tough leadership, he aims to rebuild both the team and himself. At the same school, he unexpectedly reunites with his ex-girlfriend, Bae I Ji, now a shooting coach. Among the seven players is Seong Jun, a hardworking captain overshadowed by his talented twin brother. Battling feelings of inferiority, Seong Jun pushes himself to prove he belongs in the world of sports.
- Releasing Date: July 25, 2025
- Genre: Sports, Coming-of-age, Comedy
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Yoon Kye Sang, Im Se Mi, Kim Yo Han
- Broadcast Network: SBS
- Watch On: /
8. Trigger
Synopsis: It will tell the story of a former military sniper turned detective who investigates a wave of illegal firearms in South Korea and faces off against a mysterious arms broker. In a country where guns are banned and rare, a wave of illegal firearms suddenly hits South Korea—sparking chaos and deadly crime.
Lee Do, a former military sniper turned upright detective, is on a mission to stop the spread. Chasing shadows and bullets, he tracks the trail to Moon Baek—an underground arms broker with a calm face and ruthless mind. As both men hold guns for their own reasons, a deadly showdown becomes inevitable.
- Releasing Date: July 25, 2025
- Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Episodes: 10
- Main Cast: Kim Nam Gil, Kim Young Kwang
- Broadcast Network: Netflix
- Watch On: Netflix