August 2025 Korean Dramas continue the trend from last month with more women-empowering stories in the roster.
Just like the colors of autumn, the list features interesting narratives that would keep K-Drama fans busy.
What’s Currently Airing?
MONDAY-TUESDAY
Love, Take Two (tvN) *Finale September 09
My Troublesome Star (ENA)WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
My Girlfriend is the Man (KBS2) *Finale Aug 28
Low Life (SBS) Wednesday only *Finale Aug 13FRIDAY-SATURDAY
The Winning Try (SBS) *Finale Aug 30
Mary Kills People (MBC) *Finale Sept 12SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Bon Appetit, Your Majesty (tvN)
Our Golden Days (KBS2)
Beyond The Bar (JTBC) *Finale Sept 072025 MONTHLY K-DRAMA LIST: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August |
COMING UP: September 2025 Korean Dramas
My Youth | Sept 05 | JTBC
- Streaming Site: Viu
My Youth tells the poignant tale of Sunwoo Hae, a late bloomer who finds unexpected change when his once-bright life grows quiet, and Sung Je-yeon, the woman who disrupts his calm by stirring emotions he thought were long gone. Their reunion is a journey of rediscovery — reclaiming forgotten pieces of themselves and bringing warmth, laughter, and a touch of bittersweet longing.
LATEST STORY: Love Rekindled: JTBC’s “My Youth” Unveils Heart-Melting Couple Posters
Queen Mantis | Sept 05 | SBS
- Streaming Site: TBA
Queen Mantis plunges into the dark heart of a copycat killing spree—one that erupts two decades after the notorious serial killer known as “Mantis” was caught.
The twist? To crack the case, a detective must partner with his own mother… the very “Mantis” he’s despised his whole life. And stepping into this chilling role is none other than Go Hyun Jung, ready to deliver a career-defining transformation.
LATEST STORY: Go Hyun Jung Steps Into the Mind of a Serial Killer in “Queen Mantis”
Confidence Queen | Sept 06 | Prime Video
- Streaming Site: Prime Video
Blending caper comedy, revenge-driven plots, and heart-stirring moments, the series follows three highly skilled con artists on a mission to take down the villains of modern society. With a mix of thrilling escapades, clever strategies, and a moral core that targets only the unscrupulous, the show promises both laughter and adventure.
LATEST STORY: Park Min Young, Park Hee Soon and Joo Jong Hyuk Promise a Rollercoaster of Tricks in “Confidence Queen”
Tempest | Sept 10 | Disney+
- Streaming Site: Disney+
Disney+ delivers an international-scale spy melodrama that fuses pulse-racing action, slow-burning romance, and a conspiracy that could shake the Korean Peninsula in Tempest.
Tempest features two luminous forces in Korean cinema—Gianna Jun and Kang Dong Won, whose on-screen pairing alone has sent anticipation soaring.
LATEST STORY: Gianna Jun and Kang Dong Won To Chart a Course Through Love, Lies, and Espionage in “Tempest”
Let’s Go to the Moon | Sept 12 | MBC
- Streaming Site: TBA
Based on the hit novel by Jang Ryu-jin, Let’s Go to the Moon (LT) follows three financially strapped women who jump headfirst into coin investment in a desperate bid to break free from their paycheck-to-paycheck lives. It’s a survival story dressed in comedy—a refreshingly real look at modern struggles wrapped in sharp wit and heartfelt friendship.
LATEST STORY: Office Workers Become Crypto Dreamers in New MBC Drama Starring Lee Sun Bin, Ra Mi Ran, Jo Aram and Kim Young Dae
A Hundred Memories | Sept 13 | JTBC
- Streaming Site: TBA
Starring Kim Da Mi and Shin Ye Eun, A Hundred Memories follows two spirited young women who work as bus attendants—or “guide girls”—on Seoul’s iconic number 100 route. With their red berets, navy uniforms, and the nostalgic “Orai~” signal echoing in the air, they aren’t just collecting fares—they’re collecting moments of joy, heartache, and everything in between.
LATEST STORY: Kim Da Mi and Shin Ye Eun Bring Youth and Nostalgia to Life in “A Hundred Memories”
Shin’s Project | Sept 15 | tvN
- Streaming Site: TBA
Shin’s Project follows a former legendary negotiator, now running a humble chicken restaurant, who hides a mysterious past. Balancing quick, unconventional tactics with lawful methods, he dives into disputes big and small, bringing justice in his own unique style.
LATEST STORY: Han Suk Kyu Brings Cool Confidence to the Chaos in “Shin’s Project”
Walking on Thin Ice | Sept 20 | KBS2
- Streaming Site: TBA
Walking on a Thin Ice follows Kang Eun-soo (Lee Young Ae), a devoted mother willing to risk everything to protect her family, and Lee Kyung (Kim Young Kwang), her daughter’s mild-mannered after-school art teacher who secretly leads a double life as “James,” a drug dealer at a local club. Their fates collide when they stumble upon a mysterious bag of drugs — a discovery that pulls them into a web of desperation, deceit, and mutual dependence.
LATEST STORY: “Walking on a Thin Ice” Previews Risky Alliance Between Lee Young Ae and Kim Young Kwang
First Lady | Sept 24 | MBN
- Streaming Site:
Penned by Kim Hyung-wan and directed by Lee Ho-hyun, First Lady dives into an explosive premise: a president-elect demanding a divorce just 67 days before his inauguration.
Packed with fast-paced tension, the series unravels the fierce clash between the future president and his wife while exposing political intrigue and buried family secrets. The series stars Eugene, Ji Hyun Woo and Lee Min Young.
Ms. Incognito | Sept 29 | ENA
- Streaming Site: TBA
Ms. Incognito is a crime romance about a bodyguard from humble beginnings who enters into a contract marriage with a terminally ill conglomerate chairman, hoping to secure a major payday. She must then switch identities and survive for three months while avoiding those seeking her vast inheritance. The series stars Jeon Yeo Been and Jinyoung.
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