July 2025 brings a fresh lineup of Korean dramas featuring top stars like Lee Jong Suk, Lee Dong Wook, and Kim Nam Gil. From legal battles to high school power struggles and crime thrillers, thereโs something for every K-drama fan this month.
Bitch x Rich Season 2 โ High School Power Struggles Intensify
Premiering on July 3, Bitch x Rich 2 continues the drama at Cheongdam International High School. The first season followed Kim Hye In (Lee Eun Saem), a scholarship student who witnessed a murder, and Baek Je Na (Yeri), the schoolโs queen bee suspected of the crime.
The new season introduces Kim Min Kyu as a mysterious transfer student who disrupts the schoolโs social hierarchy. The show airs on Wavve and Viu with new twists in the battle for dominance among elite students.
Law and the City โ A Legal Drama with Star-Studded Cast
Lee Jong Suk and Moon Ga Young lead Law and the City, premiering July 5 on tvN and Disney+. The story follows five lawyers navigating the competitive legal world in Seoulโs Seocho district.
“Ahn Joo Hyung (Lee Jong Suk) is a top lawyer who helps people in need, while Kang Hee Ji (Moon Ga Young) is a passionate rookie. Their dynamic brings humor and tension to the courtroom.”
The drama promises a mix of legal battles, office politics, and personal struggles.
S Line โ A Fantasy Thriller About Secret Relationships
Premiering July 11 on Wavve, S Line is based on a popular webtoon. The story revolves around mysterious red lines appearing above peopleโs heads, revealing their past physical relationships.
Lee Soo Hyuk plays a detective investigating the phenomenon, while Lee Da Hee stars as a woman who can see these lines. The show explores privacy, scandal, and social chaos.
Low Life โ A Treasure Hunt Gone Wrong
Releasing July 16 on Disney+, Low Life is a crime drama set in 1970s Korea. Ryu Seung Ryong and Yang Se Jong play an uncle-nephew duo hunting for sunken treasure, only to face betrayal and danger.
The series is based on real events and blends dark humor with intense survival drama.
The Nice Guy โ A Gangster with a Heart of Gold
Lee Dong Wook stars in The Nice Guy, premiering July 18 on JTBC. He plays Park Seok Chul, the heir of a gangster family who falls for aspiring singer Kang Mi Young (Lee Sung Kyung).
“Despite his criminal background, Seok Chul has a pure heart. His love story with Mi Young brings warmth and conflict in this noir-style drama.”
The Defects โ A Dark Revenge Thriller
Releasing July 21 on ENA, The Defects follows children abandoned by adoptive parents. Yum Jung Ah plays a hospital director running an illegal adoption ring, while Won Jin Ah is a survivor seeking revenge.
The series is a gripping mix of action and emotional struggle.
My Girlfriend Is a Real Man โ A Gender-Bending Rom-Com
Premiering July 23 on KBS 2TV, this comedy stars ASTROโs Sanha and OH MY GIRLโs Arin. The story follows a college couple whose girlfriend suddenly turns into a man due to a genetic condition.
The show explores identity, love, and hilarious misunderstandings.
Trigger โ A High-Stakes Crime Thriller
Kim Nam Gil leads Trigger, releasing July 25 on Netflix. He plays a detective tracking illegal firearms flooding South Korea, while Kim Young Kwang is a secret arms dealer.
The series promises intense action and a cat-and-mouse chase between law and crime.
Try: A Miracle in Us โ A Sports Drama About Second Chances
Also premiering July 25 on SBS, this drama stars Yoon Kye Sang as a disgraced rugby player turned coach. He leads a struggling high school team to redemption.
The show is a mix of sports action and heartfelt personal growth.
Wall to Wall โ A Dark Comedy About Homeownership Struggles
Releasing July 18 on Netflix, Wall to Wall stars Kang Ha Neul as a man who loses everything to buy an apartment, only to face noisy neighbors and financial stress.
The series is a satirical take on modern life and housing struggles.
More K-Dramas to Watch in July 2025
- Better Late Than Single (July 8, Netflix) โ A reality dating show with Seo In Guk and Kang Han Na.
- The Murky Stream (September 24, Disney+) โ A historical drama starring Rowoon and Shin Ye Eun.
July 2025 is packed with thrilling, romantic, and action-packed K-dramas. Fans of Lee Jong Suk, Lee Dong Wook, and Kim Nam Gil wonโt want to miss these releases.
Also read: 11 K-Drama to Watch If You Love โWhen Life Gives You Tangerinesโ
Credits: tvN, JTBC, Disney+, Netflix
