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After several fairly quiet months in terms of new drama releases, July will give us plenty to watch with no fewer than 10 K-dramas set to premiere! Check them out below, along with where to watch them.
Love in Sync
- Premiere date: Starting July 4 on Disney+ (to be confirmed in France)
- Cast: Kim Myung-soo, Kang Min-ah, Kwon So-hyun, Shin Woo Geum, Kang Pil-joon, Kim Da-hye, Ok Yoon-joong, Jang Sung-won, Kim Yi-hyun, and Park Chae-won
«Love in Sync» will tell the story of two people who are complete opposites. On one hand, there is a woman who rejects all forms of empathy and prefers to keep her distance from others. On the other hand, there is a man who, on the contrary, feels the emotions of those around him with particular intensity.
Their lives are turned upside down when an inexplicable phenomenon causes them to share each other’s emotions. This experience will gradually lead them to understand each other better, to grow, and to question their view of the world.
The Husband
- Premiere date: Starting July 4 on Disney+ (confirmed in France)
- Cast: Namkoong Min, Lee Seol, Kim Dae-myeung, Lee Sang-hee, Park Byung-eun
Starring Namkoong Min, Lee Seol, Kim Dae-myung, and Lee Sang-hee, « The Husband »tells the story of Kang Tae-joo, a man who embarks on a desperate struggle against a ruthless criminal after his wife is kidnapped, just after they decided to divorce.".
Family Register
- Premiere date: Starting July 6 on MBC
- Cast: Han Go-eun, Park Se-young, Im Ji-eun, Sung Ian, Seo Do Young, Uhm Hyo-sub
" Family Register » will tell the story of a person accused from birth of destroying a family, as well as the struggle of a woman determined to overcome prejudice and a particularly cruel fate in order to regain control of her life.
In the drama, Park Se-young plays Na Ji-ni, a passionate young artist who studied traditional Korean painting. Her dream is to contribute to the development of Korean animation and to create works that can resonate with an international audience.
Dream to You
- First broadcast date: starting July 13 on Viki
- Cast: Hwang In-yeop, Lee Hyeri, Lee Yul-eum, Baek Sung-chul, Lee Sang-yeob
The series will tell the story of two first loves who reunite fifteen years after going their separate ways. Yi Jae (Hyeri), a journalist, was a daring teenager, full of dreams and hopes. But as she entered her twenties, the hardships of reality gradually shattered her illusions. Now in her thirties, she feels as though she’s leading a dull life.
For his part, director Soo Bin (Hwang In-yeop) grew up strictly following the path laid down by his parents. It was not until adulthood that he became emancipated, gradually discovering his own path, before realizing his ambitions in his thirties.
A Shop for Killers
- Original air date: July 2026 on Disney+
- Cast: Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye-joon, Jo Han-sun, Kim Hae-na, Lee Tae-young, Kim Min
This second season of « A Shop for Killers » will pick up where the explosive events of the first episode left off, as Jeong Ji-an officially inherits her uncle's underground empire and prepares to take on the Babylon organization.
The East Palace
- Original release date: Starting July 17 on Netflix
- Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, Cho Seung-woo, Jang Youn Nam, Kang Myoung Soo, Chloe Park
The story of « The East Palace »takes us deep into the closed-off and eerie confines of the royal palace, where strange phenomena and supernatural entities spread fear. To unravel the mystery of this curse, the king calls upon Gu-cheon, a man capable of traveling between the world of the living and that of spirits.
Behind the scenes, he joins forces with Saeng-gang, a discreet court lady who hides a dark secret. Together, they venture into the most forbidden corners of the palace to unravel its mysteries and confront the ghosts that lurk there. A fragile alliance, born of danger, where every revelation could upset the balance of power.
The Apartment Job
- Original release date: Starting July 11 on Netflix
- Cast: Ji Sung, Ha Yoon-kyung, Moon So-ri, Park Byung-eun, Kim Taek, Jung Seung-kil, Kim Won-hae, Baek Hyeon-jin
" The Apartment Job »tells the story of Hae Kang, a former gang member who is now determined to get his hands on some hidden money circulating within a residential complex. To achieve his goal, he runs for president of the residents’ association… But as he digs deeper, he finds himself unwittingly drawn into an investigation into corruption within the building. What was supposed to be a simple opportunistic scheme then turns into a journey of redemption, during which Hae Kang becomes a hero in the eyes of the residents.
Spooky in Love
- Premiere date: Starting July 18 on Netflix
- Cast: Park Eun-bin, Yang Se-jong, Ong Seong-woo, Jon Hye-joo, Kim Do-wan, Ye Soo-jung, Cha Mi-kyung, Lee Chang-hoon, Kim Min-ho, Lee Ho-young.
" Spooky in Love »tells the story of Cheon Yeo-ri, the heiress to a major hotel chain who can see ghosts, and Ma Gang-wook, a brilliant prosecutor who is terrified of spirits. Their lives are turned upside down when a simple touch between them allows Ma Gang-wook to see the ghosts surrounding the young woman as well.
Love on the Menu
- Premiere date: Starting July 25 on KBS2 (not yet available on international platforms)
- Cast: Ha Seok-jin, Hani, Park You Na, Bae Jung Nam, Min Jin Woong, Lee Joo Yeon, Bae Youn Kyu, and Jung Bo Min
" Love on the Menu »tells the story of two former lovers who reunite eight years after a painful breakup. Faced with family responsibilities, the wounds of the past, and the challenges of everyday life, they gradually rediscover their feelings for one another and try to heal the scars left by their breakup. The series promises a mature romance centered on regret, forgiveness, and the possibility of loving again despite life’s trials.
A Bona Fide Killer
- First broadcast date: Starting July 31, 2026, on MBC
- Casting: Gong Hyo-jin, Jung Joon-won, Kwon Sung-chang, Lee Sang-yi, Sung Dong-il
The story of « A Bona Fide Killer »follows Yoo Bo-na, a married woman leading a double life as a contract killer for a secret organization, and her husband, Kwon Tae-seong, who is determined to uncover the secret she is hiding from him.".
Bonus: «Goblin» Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary on Viki
- Premiere date: Starting July 4 on Viki
The program will bring together Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na for a trip to Gangneung, where several iconic scenes were shot.
