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August 2025 is about to begin, and with it, 9 new kdramas! Discover them, in order of first broadcast.
Mary kills people
- Air date: August 1, every Friday and Saturday on MBC
- Casting: Lee Bo-young, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ki-young
In Mary kills peopleKorean re-adaptation of a Canadian series, Lee Bo-young plays Woo So-jung, a respected doctor by day, who leads a double life by night. In secret, she helps incurable patients put an end to their suffering. A life full of contradictions that raises many ethical questions. By his side, Lee Min-ki plays Jo Hyun-woo, a terminal cancer patient, whose story is woven around her life-changing interaction with the doctor.
Beyond the bar
- French name: La voie du droit
- Air date: August 2, every Saturday and Sunday on jTBC / Netflix
- Casting: Lee Jin-uk, Jung Chaeyeon, Lee Hak-joo, Jeon Hye-bin
Hyo Min, a young lawyer full of principles but still clumsy in her human relations. Played by Jung Chae-yeonShe joins the prestigious Yulim law firm, determined to make her mark despite her lack of experience in the cut-throat world of corporate life.
Opposite her, Yoon Seok-hoon, played by Lee Jin-wook, is the superior everyone fears... and admires.. A partner in the firm and leader of the litigation team, he is renowned for his formidable pleadings, sharp wit and sense of courtroom strategy. Seok Hoon is the very image of perfectionism: punctual, demanding, precise. His apparent coolness deters unnecessary conversation, but behind this facade lies a man of principle, capable of sincere respect for those who rise to the occasion.
My lovely journey
- French name : Mon beau voyage
- Broadcast date: August 2, on Channel A and Viki
- Casting: Gong Seung Yeon, Kim Jae-young, Yoo Joon-sang, Hong Soo-hyun, Yoo Yi-jeon, Dong Hyun-bae
Adapted from a Japanese bestseller, My Lovely Journey tells the story of Kang Yeo-reum (played by Gong Seung-yeon), a former idol turned travel journalist who has never been the center of attention. Reporting for others, she embarks on an introspective journey that will lead her to discover the true meaning of success and life.
Love, take two
- Air date: August 4, on tvN and Viki
- Casting: Yeom Jung-ah, Park Hae-joon, Choi Yun-ji, Kim Min-kyu, Kang Ae-shim, Jung Young-joo, Park Soo-young, Kim Mi-kyung, Yang Kyung-won, Kim Sun-young, Jo Beom-gyu, Lee Tae-hun
In this kdramaAlthough she had to face many difficulties as a single mother, Lee Ji-an (Yum Jung-ah) would do anything to ensure that her daughter Hyo Ri (Choi Yoon-ji) lacked for nothing, facing any hardship with a smile. Hyo Ri, now a medical student, has always been a model child... until the day she starts to rebel. She sets off on her own in a converted van, stopping off in a seaside town, where she makes Ji An meets Bo Hyeon (Kim Min-kyu), an experienced flower grower. Bo Hyeon lives with his father, architect Ryu Jeong-seok (Park Hae-joon), who is none other than Ji An's first love. Will this coincidence mark the beginning of a love story between Hyo Ri and Bo Hyeon... and the rebirth of an old feeling between Ji An and Jeong Seok?
Our Golden Days
- Original air date: August 9 on KBS2
- Casting : Jing In-sun, Jung Il-woo, Yoon Hyun-min, Lee Tae-ran, Cheon Ho-jin, Kim Hee-jung...
Our Golden Days is an intergenerational family drama built around the idea that everyone lives their own golden era, whether in the past, present or future. The story explores how individuals encounter and rethink these defining moments in their lives.
My troublesome star
- Date of 1st broadcast: August 18 on ENA
- Casting: Uhm Jung-hwa, Song Seung-heon, Lee El, Oh Dae-hwan, Jang Da-a, Lee Min-jae
Synopsis My Troublesome star : Once in the spotlight, Im Se-Ra was an adored celebrity. Then, overnight, she disappeared without a trace. Twenty-five years later, she reappeared under the name of Bong Cheong-ja (performed by Uhm Jung-hwa), an ordinary middle-aged woman... who has no memory of the last two decades. Determined to recover her lost memories and reclaim her place in the world of showbiz, she prepares a poignant comebackboth personally and in the media.
On his side, Doggo Cheol (played by Song Seung-heon) was once a passionate homicide detective. But following an unforeseen event, he finds himself relegated to traffic duty. Willing to do anything to regain his original position, he poses as a manager and sets off on an undercover mission.
Aema
- Original air date: August 22 on Netflix
- Casting: Lee Ha-nee, Bang Hyo-rin, Jin Sun-kyu, Cho Hyun-chul
Set in 1980s Chungmuro, Aema is a fictional comedy that explores the harsh realities hidden behind the glitz and glamour of the film industry. The series follows the struggles and successes of two actresses, Jeong Hee-ran (Lee Ha-nee) and Shin Ju Ae (Bang Hyo-rin), during the production of the country's first-ever mainstream erotic film, Ms. Aema.
Bon appétit, your majesty
- Air date: August 23 on Netflix (to be confirmed in France)
- Cast: Lim Yoon-ah, Lee Chae-min, Kang Han-na, Choi Gwi-hwa, Seo Yi-sook, Oh Eui-shik
Adapted from a popular web novel, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty is a romantic fantasy drama about Yeon Ji Young (Lim Yoona), an award-winning French chef, who is thrust 500 years into the past. There, she meets King Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min), a despotic monarch renowned for being the worst kind of tyrant... but also a fine gourmet.
Twelve
- Air date: August 23 on Disney+ (to be confirmed in France)
- Casting: Ma Dong-seok, Park Hyung-sik, Seo In-guk, Sung Dong-il, Lee Joo-bin, Go Gyu-pil...
Inspired by the 12 animals of the Eastern zodiac, Twelve tells the story of 12 angels living among humans in human form to protect the Korean peninsula from evil spirits. Long ago, these angels sacrificed their lives to seal the forces of evil at the gates of hell, restoring peace. But as the evil spirits awaken, chaos rears its ugly head once again.
Which of these kdramas are you adding to your watchlist and most looking forward to seeing?
