July 2026 brings an exciting mix of new Korean dramas, with the return of popular shows like A Shop for Killers Season 2, alongside fresh titles like The East Palace, Dream to You, and Spooky in Love. These series span action, supernatural thriller, romance, and comedy, covering most major streaming services and cable channels.
A Shop for Killers Season 2 Returns with Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun
A Shop for Killers Season 2 makes its return on Disney+ in July 2026. A teaser trailer confirms Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun are back as Jeong Jin-man and his niece Jeong Ji-an.
The second season picks up with Ji-an now serving as the new CEO of the Murthehelp shopping mall. The teaser poster says “The handover is over”. The story moves forward with Jin-man returning to join Ji-an and launch a counterattack against Babylon. The eight-episode first season arrived in January 2024, and this follow-up continues the action thriller story on Disney+.
The East Palace Brings Supernatural Thriller to Netflix on July 17
The East Palace arrives on Netflix on July 17, 2026. The series stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, and Cho Seung-woo in a supernatural thriller set in a cursed palace.
The story follows Gu-cheon (Nam Joo-hyuk), a man who can move between the living world and the realm of ghosts. The King (Cho Seung-woo) calls him to the palace after the Crown Prince is found dead and a rumor spreads about a pond spirit targeting the royal bloodline. Saeng-gang (Roh Yoon-seo), a court lady who can hear spirits, pairs with Gu-cheon to watch his actions while he hunts the ghost.
The drama comes from director Choi Jung-kyu (The Devil Judge) and writers Kwon So-ra and Seo Jea-won (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls, The Guest). Production companies include Showrunners and Imaginus.
Dream to You Premieres July 13 with Hwang In-youp and Lee Hyeri
Dream to You starts airing on July 13, 2026 on tvN and TVING. This romantic comedy stars Hwang In-youp and Lee Hyeri in a story about two people reconnecting and chasing old dreams.
Hwang In-youp plays Woo Soo-bin, a filmmaker who found international success before returning to South Korea. Lee Hyeri plays Joo Yi-jae, an entertainment reporter who put her childhood dreams behind her because of adult life demands. When these former acquaintances meet again, their renewed connection pushes Yi-jae to think about her forgotten ambitions. Lee Yul-eum also appears in the cast. The drama is written by screenwriter Jung Eun-bi.
Spooky in Love Premieres July 18 with Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong
Spooky in Love begins on July 18, 2026, airing on tvN at 9:10 PM KST and streaming worldwide on Netflix the same day. This investigative occult romance drama stars Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong.
Based on the 2011 Korean film Spellbound, the series follows Cheon Yeo-ri (Park Eun-bin), a hotel heiress who can see and hear ghosts. She can also open another person’s spiritual sight with just a touch. Ma Gang-wook (Yang Se-jong) is a prosecutor who fears ghosts more than anything but pursues cases with full dedication. Together, they form an unlikely partnership where Yeo-ri listens to deceased victims and Gang-wook uses that information to gather evidence and catch criminals.
The 12-episode series runs through late August 2026, with each episode around 70 minutes long. Ong Seong-wu also joins the cast in a key role. The show is directed by Lee Min-soo and written by Choi Jung-mi.
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July 2026 K-Drama Release Schedule
- A Shop for Killers Season 2 – Disney+ – July 2026
- The East Palace – Netflix – July 17, 2026
- Dream to You – tvN, TVING – July 13, 2026
- Spooky in Love – tvN, Netflix – July 18, 2026
The July 2026 K-drama schedule offers a good variety of shows for different tastes. Action fans get the return of A Shop for Killers Season 2. Viewers looking for supernatural thrillers can watch The East Palace on Netflix or Spooky in Love on tvN and Netflix. Romance viewers have Dream to You starting mid-month. Most major streaming platforms and Korean cable channels are covered, making these shows accessible to audiences in multiple regions.
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