Law and The City (July 5th)
Lee Jong Suk and Moon Ga Young return to the small screen in this new legal drama. tvN’s Law and The City is set in Seoul’s Seocho-dong, home to Korea’s courts and law firms, and follows the lives of five associate attorneys. While most legal dramas focus on high-stakes cases, this one zeroes in on the everyday struggles of lawyers as professionals—think Hospital Playlist, but with attorneys. The script, penned by an actual lawyer, promises a refreshing layer of realism. Lee Jong Suk plays Ahn Joo Hyung, a 9-year veteran of the field, while Moon Ga Young stars as Kang Hee Ji, a freshly minted lawyer. Kang You Seok, Ryu Hye Young, and Lim Seong Jae round out the ensemble as part of the legal five. Global streaming via Disney Plus and Rakuten Viki. 12 episodes.
BITCH X RICH 2 (July 5th)
The teen thriller BITCH X RICH is back for Season 2. This time, transfer student Kim Hye In (Lee Eun Saem) finds herself accused in the mysterious death of Oh Si Eun (Han Da Sol), shaking up the power dynamics at Cheongdam International High School. Adding to the tension, Kim Hae In (Jang Sung Yoon), who had been in a coma since a fall in Season 1, regains consciousness and returns to school. New cast members Kim Min Kyu and Won Gyu Bin are set to breathe new life into the romantic storylines. Streaming globally on Rakuten Viki, Viu, and more. 10 episodes.
S Line (July 11th)
From Kkomabi, creator of A Killer Paradox, comes another webtoon adaptation—S Line. The drama centers on a strange phenomenon where a red string, called the “S Line,” becomes visible between people who’ve had sexual relationships—unraveling hidden truths and tangled desires. When a murder linked to the S Lines occurs, things take a dark turn. Arin (from OH MY GIRL), who impressed in Alchemy of Souls, plays a girl who can see the lines. Lee Soo Hyuk stars as the detective chasing the case, and Lee Da Hee appears as a teacher who has zero S Line. Hopefully, like A Killer Paradox, this drama will successfully capture the original’s appeal. 6 episodes.
Low Life (July 16th)
Director Kang Yun Sung of Big Bet reunites with Disney Plus for another series. Low Life, based on Yoon Tae Ho’s webtoon, draws inspiration from a real 1970s case involving a sunken treasure ship off Korea’s Sinan coast. Set in 1977, the drama follows a chaotic chase for the buried treasure as schemers double-cross each other in a high-stakes journey. Ryu Seung Ryong and Yang Se Jong lead the series as a petty criminal uncle and his equally shady nephew. The original webtoon was praised for its sharp portrayal of morally bankrupt characters—can the adaptation live up to that acclaim? 11 episodes.
The Nice Guy (July 18th)
JTBC jumps into the Friday-Saturday ratings race—traditionally dominated by SBS and MBC—with Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung’s The Nice Guy, airing two episodes back-to-back every Friday. The Nice Guy follows Suk Chul, the eldest son of a gangster family who admires Hemingway, as he reunites with his first love Mi Young, who dreams of becoming a singer. Lee Dong Wook, taking a sharp genre turn after Divorce Insurance, plays the tenderhearted thug willing to risk it all for love. This drama dares to ask whether modern viewers are still drawn to the classic “gangster with a heart” archetype. Streaming on Disney Plus. 14 episodes.
The Defects (July 21st)
Veteran actress Yum Jung Ah makes a chilling transformation into a villain in The Defects, based on a dark webtoon. The story follows a group of people abandoned by their adoptive parents, who defy the odds to survive—and eventually set out for revenge. Yum Jung Ah plays Kim Se Hee, a respected doctor on the outside but secretly the leader of an illegal adoption ring. Netflix’s Zombieverse and Single’s Inferno star Dex joins as one of her henchmen, while Won Jin Ah plays the leader of the abandoned kids. With a cast taking on drastically new personas, this drama has all eyes on it. 8 episodes.
My Girlfriend is the Man (July 25th)
KBS has announced its final Wednesday–Thursday drama of 2025, My Girlfriend is the Man. Starring Yoon San Ha, Arin, Yoo Jeong Hu and Chuu, the series promises to bring a fresh and unique romance to the screen. Based on a popular webtoon of the same name, My Girlfriend is the Man is a chaotic romance about a girl who wakes up one morning to find herself transformed into a handsome man — and her devoted boyfriend who refuses to give up on her despite the change. 12 episodes.
Try: We Become a Miracle (July 25th)
SBS returns to the sports drama arena following hits like Hot Stove League and Racket Boys. Try: We Become a Miracle (literal title) follows a disgraced former rugby star, sidelined by a doping scandal, who takes on the challenge of coaching the underdog rugby team at Hanyang Physical Education High School to the national championships. Yoon Kye Sang stars as the once-legendary player turned coach, delivering sly comedic charm, while Kim Yohan plays the team captain, promising strong mentor-mentee chemistry. This one’s sure to bring the energy to the hot summer. 12 episodes.
Trigger (July 25th)
Trigger is an action thriller that unfolds as illegal firearms with no identifiable origin begin circulating through the country. As gun-related incidents skyrocket, two men—each with his own reasons—are forced to pick up a weapon. The series stars Kim Nam Gil as Lee Do, a police officer who takes up arms once again in the name of justice, and Kim Young Kwang as Moon Baek, a mysterious figure who aids Lee Do at the scenes of these violent crimes. Director Kwon Oh Seung describes Trigger as “a story where the kind of ‘what if’ scenarios we’ve all imagined become reality.” He adds, “This series brings firearms to the center of the narrative in a way rarely seen in Korean dramas or films.” 10 episodes.
Edited by Hong Hyun Jung
Translated by Kim Hoyeun
Edited Hong Hyun Jung: I am a K-content guide who publishes various articles for people to enjoy Korean movies and dramas deeper and richer. I’ll introduce you to the works that you can laugh, cry and sympathize with.
