K-Dramas Releasing in August 2025 on OTT: From Beyond the Bar to Bon Appetit, Your Majesty

August 2025 is bringing a fresh slate of K-dramas to OTT platforms, spanning legal thrillers, heartwarming romances, family dramas, and even mythological fantasies. Whether you're a seasoned K-drama fan or just starting out, this month promises something for everyone. Here’s your complete guide to the most anticipated Korean series streaming this August.

🔥 K-Dramas You Can Stream in August 2025:

1. Mary Kills People

Release Date: August 1

Cast: Lee Bo-young, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ki-young

OTT Platform: TBA

Plot: A Korean adaptation of the Canadian series, this drama follows an emergency physician secretly assisting terminally ill patients with euthanasia, while a detective begins to close in on her.

2. My Lovely Journey

Release Date: August 2

Cast: Gong Seung-yeon, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Jae-young, Hong Soo-hyun

OTT Platform: TBA

Plot: A former idol becomes a travel journalist and embarks on a path of self-healing while helping others discover their inner peace.

3. Beyond the Bar

Release Date: August 2

Cast: Lee Jin-wook, Jung Chae-yeon, Lee Hak-joo, Jeon Hye-bin

OTT Platform: Netflix

Plot: A legal drama following a rookie lawyer navigating complex cases and corporate power struggles under a stern mentor at a prestigious law firm.

4. Love, Take Two

Release Date: August 4

Cast: Yum Jung-ah, Park Hae-joon, Choi Yoon-ji, Kim Min-kyu

OTT Platform: TBA

Plot: A touching story about a 43-year-old single mother reconnecting with her first love while navigating generational tensions with her rebellious daughter.

5. Our Golden Days

Release Date: August 9

Cast: Jung Il-woo, Jung In-sun, Chun Ho-jin, Lee Tae-ran

OTT Platform: TBA

Plot: A heartfelt family drama showcasing how generational gaps can be bridged through empathy, patience, and shared pain.

6. My Troublesome Star

Release Date: August 18

Cast: Uhm Jung-hwa, Song Seung-heon, Lee El

OTT Platform: TBA

Plot: After a 25-year hiatus, a former actress with amnesia returns to the spotlight and crosses paths with a stern cop from her past.

7. Aema

Release Date: August 22

Cast: Lee Ha-nee, Bang Hyo-rin, Jin Sun-kyu, Cho Hyun-chul

OTT Platform: Netflix

Plot: Set in the 1980s, this drama explores Korea’s film industry during the production of Madame Aema, the country’s first erotic mainstream film, and the intense rivalry it sparks between two actresses.

8. Twelve

Release Date: August 23

Cast: Ma Dong-seok, Park Hyung-sik, Seo In-guk, Sung Dong-il, and more

OTT Platform: Disney+ (via JioCinema/Hotstar)

Plot: A high-concept fantasy featuring 12 angels—each representing a zodiac animal—battling rising dark forces to protect the Korean Peninsula.

9. Bon Appetit, Your Majesty

Release Date: August 23

Cast: Im Yoon-ah, Lee Chae-min, Kang Han-na, Choi Gwi-hwa

OTT Platform: Netflix

Plot: Also known as The Tyrant’s Chef, this culinary rom-com stars Girls’ Generation’s Yoona as a French-trained chef who time-travels to the Joseon era and becomes the royal cook for a food-obsessed king.

🎬 August’s Must-Watch K-Drama Lineup

With stars like Lee Bo-young, Ma Dong-seok, and Yoona taking center stage, and stories ranging from fantasy to fierce female-led thrillers, K-dramas in August 2025 promise compelling content for every taste.