Beach trips and iced Americanos may rule the season, but Korea’s broadcasters clearly got the memo that stay-at-home binges are just as much a summer pastime.
From Disney+’s sun-bleached grifter saga to Wavve’s six-episode fantasy picked up by CANNESERIES, here are seven K-drama premieres that are sure to dominate social media and discussions among friends all month long.
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Bitch X Rich 2 (Lee Eun-Saem, Yeri)
- Premiere Date: July 3, 2025
- Network: Wavve / MBN
- Schedule: Thursdays & Fridays, 22:00 KST
- Genre: Thriller, Youth, Mystery
- Cast: Lee Eun-Saem, Yeri
Cheongdam International High is back—meaner, richer, and bloodier. A semester after the original murder scandal, Baek Je-Na (Lee Eun-Saem), a transfer student who has become the queen bee, now faces copycat crimes and anonymous exposé accounts that threaten to disrupt the school’s elite hierarchy. Rookie detective Kim Hye-In (Yeri) returns undercover, but the lines between ally and adversary quickly begin to blur.
While Season 1 featured 35-minute episodes that were perfect for binge-watching, Season 2 raises the stakes with more intricate plotting and a promise from director Lim Dae-Woong that “no character is safe.” Thursday and Friday nights have just gained a new guilty pleasure.
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Law and the City (Lee Jong-Suk, Moon Ga-Young)
- Premiere Date: July 5, 2025
- Network: tvN (Disney+ overseas)
- Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 21:20 KST
- Genre: Legal, Workplace
- Cast: Lee Jong-Suk, Moon Ga-Young
‘Law and the City’ follows five overworked associate attorneys in Seoul’s legal hub, Seocho-dong. Veteran attorney Ahn Ju-Hyeong (Lee Jong-Suk) believes he has encountered every trick in the book—until the idealistic rookie Kang Hui-Ji (Moon Ga-Young) involves him in cases that blur the lines between corporate pressure and personal ethics. Viewers can expect sharp courtroom duels, layered office politics, and the polished production tvN is known for.
With its global launch on Disney+, this legal drama is likely to resonate across borders.
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Low Life (Ryu Seung-Ryong, Yang Se-Jong, Im Soo-Jung)
- Premiere Date: July 16, 2025 (first three episodes drop opening day)
- Network / Platform: Disney+ worldwide
- Genre: Crime, Noir, Heist
- Cast: Ryu Seung-Ryong, Yang Se-Jong, Im Soo-Jung
‘Low Life’ is a captivating noir series inspired by Yoon Tae-Ho’s acclaimed webtoon, which centers on a treasure-laden ship from the Joseon era off the coast of Shinan. The story follows con man Oh Gwan-Seok (Ryu Seung-Ryong) as he searches for mythical riches, bringing along an eager diver (Yang Se-Jong) and a disgraced curator (Im Soo-Jung) who is determined to redeem herself.
The show begins with an exciting three-episode launch, then transitions into a weekly suspense format, allowing viewers to fully enjoy each plot twist.
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The Nice Guy (Lee Dong-Wook, Lee Sung-Kyung)
- Premiere Date: July 18, 2025
- Network: JTBC
- Schedule: Fridays, two back-to-back episodes from 20:50 KST
- Genre: Noir Rom-Com, Action
- Cast: Lee Dong-Wook, Lee Sung-Kyung
Imagine gangsters who read literary classics by day and engage in criminal activities by night. Park Seok-Cheol (Lee Dong-Wook) embodies this duality as the eldest grandson of a gangster dynasty. His life takes a turn when his old flame, karaoke-aspiring Kang Mi-Young (Lee Sung-Kyung), returns to town, promising fireworks.
Expect a combination of stylish noir romantic comedy vibes, heartfelt sibling dynamics, and the kind of thoughtful introspection that Lee Dong-Wook portrays so well.
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The Defects (Yum Jung-Ah, Won Jin-Ah)
- Premiere Date: July 21, 2025
- Network: ENA / Genie TV
- Schedule: Mondays & Tuesdays, 22:00 KST
- Genre: Thriller, Mystery
- Cast: Yum Jung-Ah, Won Jin-Ah
Adapted from the webcomic ‘Ayishopping,’ this unsettling story reveals an illegal adoption ring that allows influencers to “order” children as if they were designer handbags. Yum Jung-Ah’s character, Kim Se-Hee, conceals her black-market operations behind a seemingly spotless charity foundation. Meanwhile, rookie detective Cha Na-Bi (Won Jin-Ah) learns that seeking justice is not always a straightforward task.
With its intense atmosphere, unsettling themes, and striking neon-noir style, ‘Child Shopping’ is set to fill the Monday-Tuesday slot left vacant by ‘Salon de Holmes’—but instead of cozy mysteries, viewers can expect a surge of pure dread.
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Try: We Become Miracles (Yoon Kye-Sang, Im Se-Mi, Kim Yo-Han)
- Premiere Date: July 25, 2025
- Network: SBS (Netflix global)
- Schedule: Fridays & Saturdays, 21:50 KST
- Genre: Sports, Youth, Comedy-Drama
- Cast: Yoon Kye-Sang, Im Se-Mi, Kim Yo-Han
Rugby finally gets its K-drama moment. Former prodigy Joo Ga-Ram (Yoon Kye-Sang) ruined his career due to a drug scandal. A decade later, a ragtag high school team offers him a chance at redemption, provided he can outrun both the tabloids and his own inner demons. Meanwhile, Im Se-Mi shines as the dedicated PE teacher who has always believed in him.
This show blends sports, slice-of-life elements, and feel-good vibes in a neat package perfect for Netflix.
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S Line (Lee Soo-Hyuk, Lee Da-Hee, Arin (OH MY GIRL))
- Premiere Date: July 2025 (TBA)
- Network: Wavve
- Genre: Fantasy, Thriller
- Cast: Lee Soo-Hyuk, Lee Da-Hee, OH MY GIRL’s Arin
Imagine waking up to see scarlet threads floating above every person’s head, mapping out their entire romantic history for the world to see. This is the premise of ‘S Line,’ adapted from Ggomabi’s viral webtoon. Hyun Heup (Arin) has always been able these lines; when they become visible to everyone, society falls apart—politicians resign, marriages break down, and influencers take advantage of the chaos. Lee Da-Hee plays a sharp-eyed divorce lawyer who monetizes the emerging scandals, while Lee Soo-Hyuk portrays a psychology professor who is eager to study—and perhaps exploit—this phenomenon.
Already a winner of the Canneseries award for Best Music, ‘S Line’ could be one of the most talked-about shows this July.
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