Exciting New K-Dramas Coming This July 2025!

June wrapped up with some of the year’s most talked-about dramas. These included heart-fluttering romances and intense crime thrillers that kept us on the edge of our seats. Viewers had a plethora of entertainment options. Now, expectations are sky-high as we enter July.

A New Wave of K-Dramas

July promises a wave of exciting new K-dramas. Expect courtroom battles, gangster tales, treasure hunts, and supernatural mysteries. Here's your quick guide to what to watch!

1. Law and the City

• Aired: July 5, 2025

• No. of Episodes: 12 (estimated)

• Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Moon Ga Young, Kang You Seok

• Streaming Platform: tvN (Korea), Disney+ (international)

  
  

Law and the City (Credits: tvN)

Law and the City follows a group of ambitious young lawyers. They tackle real-world cases in Seoul’s bustling legal district. Balancing personal relationships with career pressures presents challenges. As they fight for justice, they begin to question the true cost of winning in court.

2. Low Life

• Aired: July 16, 2025

• No. of Episodes: 8–12

• Cast: Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong, Lim Soo Jung

• Streaming Platform: Disney+

  
  

Low Life (Credits: Disney+)

Set in the gritty 1970s, Low Life follows a team of misfits. They embark on a dangerous treasure hunt on a remote island. What starts as a thrilling quest quickly reveals dark motives and growing tension among the crew.

3. Bitch X Rich

• Aired: July 3, 2025

• No. of Episodes: 10

• Cast: Lee Eun Saem, Yeri, Lee Jong Hyuk

• Streaming Platform: Wavve / Netflix Korea

  
  

Bitch X Rich Season 2 (Credits: WAVVE)

In Bitch X Rich Season 2, the stakes soar, and the drama intensifies. Following our favorite rich kids, new love triangles and social power plays emerge. Secrets threaten to explode, promising chaos and charm in equal measure.

4. Trigger

• Aired: July 25, 2025

• No. of Episodes: 10

• Cast: Kim Nam Gil, Kim Young Kwang

• Streaming Platform: Netflix

  
  

Trigger (Credits: Netflix)

Trigger explores a troubling scenario as illegal firearms circulate in a country with strict gun control. A former sniper turned detective and a mysterious arms dealer cross paths. This collision raises pivotal questions about justice and survival.

5. The Nice Guy (aka The Good Man)

• Aired: July 18, 2025

• No. of Episodes: 14

• Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Lee Sung Kyung, Ryoo Hye Young

• Streaming Platform: Viki / JTBC

  
  

The Nice Guy (Credits: JTBC)

In The Nice Guy, a gangster's grandson with a soft heart reunites with his first love. Now, she fiercely chases her dreams. He struggles to leave his violent life behind. Themes of loyalty, romance, and identity clash in unexpected ways.

6. The Defects

• Aired: July 21, 2025

• No. of Episodes: 8

• Cast: Yum Jung Ah, Won Jin Ah, Choi Young Joon, DEX

• Streaming Platform: ENA

  
  

The Defects (Credits: ENA)

The Defects uncovers a dark network tied to illegal adoptions within a hospital. A woman returns to expose the truth. Her battle for justice tests everyone's morality, revealing shocking secrets.

7. Try: A Miracle in Us

• Aired: July 25, 2025

• No. of Episodes: 12

• Cast: Yoon Kye Sang, Im Se Mi, Kim Yo Han

• Streaming Platform: SBS / Netflix

  
  

Try: A Miracle in Us (Credits: SBS)

Years after leaving sports, a former rugby player returns as a high school coach. His ex-girlfriend also returns to campus. Old emotions and the game reignite, leading to challenging dynamics.

Final Thoughts on New K-Dramas

With a dynamic range of genres—legal dramas, period thrillers, intense romances, and gripping suspense—July's lineup has something for every K-drama fan. Each series offers its unique flavor, whether you seek mystery, love, or action-packed plots.

Intrigued by the upcoming shows? Which one are you adding to your must-watch list? Let us know below!

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