August 2025 is packed with fresh K-content, from intense thrillers to heartwarming family stories and supernatural sagas. Whether you're in the mood for deep emotions or wild fantasy, this month’s lineup has something for everyone. Here are 8 upcoming K-dramas and films worth adding to your watchlist!

Korean cinema fans are celebrating as Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, 2003)is all set to return with his 12th film No Other Choice. The film will be released in theaters this autumn, and fans are calling it the return of “REAL CINEMA.” Why? Because the legendary director has brought Son Ye-jin and Lee Byung-hun together in the same film, something fans never imagined would happen.

Park Min-young is ready to steal more than just your attention. In her new Coupang Play series, Confidence Man KR, she’s not the sweet lead you’re used to—this time, she’s bold, fearless, and dressed to con. Fans are buzzing after the teaser dropped, revealing a wild ride of disguises, scams, and Park Min-young like never before.

From July 1st to 31st, the Korean Cultural Center in Egypt is hosting a free immersive exhibition that’s making headlines around the world: Hellbound. As an Egyptian journalist invited to cover the experience, I had the chance to explore this groundbreaking event up close, and I can confidently say: this is more than an exhibition. It’s a cultural moment.

The dalgona craze and beyond returns as brands vie for four attention! We explore how Korea has amazingly embraced this global craze!

Stressed out, lack of sleep, and "house poor", Kang Ha-neul pulls off the ultimate role in his latest thriller, Wall to Wall. Here's why you should be putting this movie at the top of your summer watchlist!

Netflix has officially confirmed Byeon Woo-seok as the lead actor in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling. He will take on the role of Sung Jin-woo, the weakest hunter who turns into humanity’s strongest weapon. This news came as a surprise to many fans, but a pleasant one for most.

Time to get hyped as the cast for the upcoming hit film Pig Village has been announced, and it won't disappoint! With a star-studded lineup and an amazing storyline, this film is not to be missed!

S Line just made history at the Cannes International Series Festival 2025 (Canneseries) by winning the Best Music award, making it the first Korean series to do so! Fans and critics alike are now calling it one of the most daring and unique K-Dramas of the year. Here's why this drama is a must-watch and how it's impressing audiences!

STOP EVERYTHING! Jun Ji-hyun's new political thriller, Tempest, just dropped on Disney+, and it's insane! We have the behind-the-scenes details on this highly anticipated new drama!

Whether the couple part ways, one falls for someone else, or tragedy strikes, the ending can leave a lasting ache. Here are six K-drama on-screen couples fans rooted for with all their hearts - but who ultimately didn’t end up together.

The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) is turning the worldwide buzz around the hit animated film Kpop Demon Hunters into a deeper encounter with Korea’s rich artistic traditions. From July 18 to August 4, KCC will host a four‑part program—Step Into the World of Kpop Demon Hunters—that invites fans to trace the movie’s unmistakable visual icons back to their cultural roots.

Lee Jong-suk is finally back, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled! After his last drama, Big Mouth, in 2022, viewers were eagerly waiting for his return. In Law and the City, he plays Ahn Ju-hyung, a sharp but weary lawyer whose life takes a turn when he meets a spirited rookie prosecutor. We break down what happened in the first episode and why fans are loving the two main leads!

Despite ranking as a top global show, Squid Game has its dark and dirty secrets, beyond the show, and focuses on the actors' personal lives. This article will dive in and look at two of the actors who have had sexual misconduct and child prostitution charges brought against them.

Across its three seasons, Squid Games delivered plenty of unforgettable moments, but it was the deaths of certain characters that left us truly heartbroken. Here are six of the most shocking and emotional deaths in Squid Game, ranked.

Get Ready for S LINE, a new drama starring Lee Soo Hyuk, Lee Da Hee, Arin, and Lee Eun Saem is set to premiere! We have details on what was the inspiration behind this hot new upcoming drama!

Head Over Heels is a fresh romantic-fantasy K-drama blending high school life, spiritual traditions, and a looming death countdown. Park Seong-ah (Cho Yi-hyun, All of Us Are Dead 2) is a lively student who secretly works as a shaman. We highlight why this drama has caught our attention and why it stands out!

K-drama fans, get ready.  Lee Dong Wook returns in a fresh new role in The Nice Guy. This time, he’s not the cold or serious type; we get to see a softer, more fun side of him! Paired with Lee Sung Kyung, this drama is set to be one of the most exciting releases of the summer.

Imagine a country where no one owns guns. Now, imagine what happens when illegal weapons suddenly flood the streets. That’s the reality in Trigger, Netflix’s intense new K-drama. Set in a near-future South Korea, the series follows Lee Do (played by Kim Nam Gil), a former military sniper turned detective. As gun violence spreads, Lee Do takes it upon himself to track down the source of the illegal firearms.

July brings a wave of exciting new K-dramas, ranging from courtroom battles and gangster heart to treasure hunts and supernatural mysteries. Here's your quick guide!