New K-Dramas Releasing in August 2025 on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ & Viki

K-drama fans are in for a treat this August as a fresh lineup of thrillers, romances, family dramas, and comedies land on top OTT platforms. Whether you prefer high-stakes legal battles, heartfelt love stories, or quirky fantasy adventures, August 2025’s releases promise non-stop binge-worthy entertainment.

K-Drama Premieres This Month

1. Mary Kills People (August 1, MBC / Prime Video)

Korean adaptation of the Canadian medical thriller starring Lee Bo-young. It follows a doctor secretly aiding terminally ill patients with euthanasia, all while evading a determined detective.

2. My Lovely Journey (August 2, Viki)

A gentle romance starring Gong Seung-yeon as a former idol turned travel journalist, discovering love and healing on the road.

3. Beyond the Bar (August 2, Netflix)

A rookie lawyer faces intense challenges in a top law firm under a tough mentor. Starring Lee Jin-wook and Jung Chae-yeon.

4. Love, Take Two (August 4, Viki)

A rom-com about second chances, as a single mother reconnects with her first love while her daughter charts her own path. Stars Yum Jung-ah and Park Hae-joon.

5. Our Golden Days (August 9, KOCOWA+ / VIU)

A touching generational family drama led by Jung Il-woo, exploring bonds, love, and resilience across ages.

Ongoing Series with New Episodes in August

• Love, Take Two (Aug 11-12, Viki) — Episodes 3 & 4 continue the mother-daughter countryside romance.
• The Defects (Aug 11-12, Prime Video) — Revenge-driven finale of a webtoon-based thriller about abandoned children.
• Low Life (Aug 13, Disney+ / JioCinema) — Period crime-comedy finale following clumsy treasure hunters.
• My Girlfriend Is the Man! (Aug 13-14, Viki) — Lighthearted rom-com twist with gender-bending magic.
• The Nice Guy (Aug 15, Disney+) — Noir romance episodes 9 & 10 starring Lee Dong Wook.
• The Winning Try (Aug 15-16, Netflix) — Sports comedy episodes 7 & 8 about an underdog rugby team.

Upcoming Premieres to Watch Out For

• My Troublesome Star (Aug 18, Viu/Tving) — Memory-loss romance starring Uhm Junghwa and Song Seung-heon.
• Aema (Aug 22, Netflix) — 1980s Korean film industry drama about rivalry and ambition.
• Twelve (Aug 23, Disney+) — Fantasy action inspired by the 12 zodiac animals.
• Bon Appetit, Your Majesty (Aug 23, Netflix) — Time-travel romance where a modern chef (played by Yoona) cooks for a Joseon king.