Beat the last of summer’s heat by staying indoors with a fresh lineup of K-dramas. August 2026 is stacked with romance, revenge, thrillers, and everything in between — here’s your complete guide to what’s premiering this month.
8 New K-Dramas: Overview
| Drama | Genre | Premiere Date | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Bias, My Boss | Romance | July 4 (ongoing) | tvN / Viki |
| Our Sticky Love | Rom-Com | August 7 | Netflix |
| Flex x Cop 2 | Action/Comedy | August 7 | SBS |
| A Trap Called Desire | Revenge Drama | August 10 | KBS2 |
| OK, Let’s Get Divorced | Family Drama | August 19 | KBS Drama |
| New Recruit 4: Sabotage | Black Comedy | August 24 | ENA |
| Mousetrap | Thriller | August 28 | Netflix |
| Four Hands, Two Sonatas | Coming-of-Age | August 29 | tvN |
My Bias, My Boss
Starring Kim Hye Jun, Kang Hoon, and Cha Woo Min, this romance follows Nam Da Reum, who joins a company hoping to get close to her longtime idol crush — only to find herself caught in a love triangle with the company’s CEO. Already airing since July 4, catch it Mondays and Tuesdays on tvN and Viki.
Our Sticky Love
Jung Hae In and Ha Young headline this sweet rom-com about an amnesiac prosecutor who wakes up living under the same roof as a boxing coach claiming to be her boyfriend. All episodes drop at once on Netflix on August 7, perfect for a weekend binge.
Flex x Cop 2
Ahn Bo Hyun returns as the wealthy chaebol-turned-detective who solves crimes using his money and connections like cheat codes. Season 2 adds Jung Eun Chae as his sharp new veteran partner, promising fresh chemistry and chaos when it premieres August 7 on SBS.
A Trap Called Desire
This revenge drama follows Jeon Hye Won as a woman whose life is destroyed after being framed for murder, as she fights to reclaim her identity and fate. Expect high emotional stakes when it kicks off its weekday run on KBS2 starting August 10.
OK, Let’s Get Divorced
Lee Min Jung and Kim Ji Suk star as a married couple running a wedding dress shop while quietly deciding to end their exhausting marriage. A refreshingly realistic take on divorce, this one premieres August 19 on KBS Drama.
New Recruit 4: Sabotage
The beloved black comedy returns for its fourth season, diving deeper into the absurdities of South Korea’s mandatory military service. This installment follows Kim Min Ho’s character as he’s promoted to corporal and faces a whole new set of comedic dilemmas, premiering August 24 on ENA.
Mousetrap
Ryu Jun Yeol stars as a reclusive novelist who loses his name, identity, and fortune to a mysterious figure known only as “The Rat.” To reclaim his life, he teams up with an unlikely ally — a loan shark played by Sul Kyung Gu. This tense thriller drops all at once on Netflix on August 28.
Four Hands, Two Sonatas
Song Kang and Lee Jun Young star as two pianists whose friendship, rivalry, and growth unfold from their arts high school days into adulthood. A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music and ambition, premiering August 29 on tvN.
Which One Are You Watching?
With genres ranging from lighthearted rom-coms to gritty thrillers, this month’s lineup has something for every kind of viewer. Whether you’re in the mood for chaos, comedy, or quiet heartbreak, August 2026 delivers.
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FAQs
1. What new K-dramas are releasing in August 2026?
Eight dramas span the month, including Our Sticky Love, Flex x Cop 2, A Trap Called Desire, and Mousetrap, across networks like Netflix, SBS, and tvN.
2. Which K-drama premieres last in August 2026?
Four Hands, Two Sonatas premieres last, airing August 29 on tvN, starring Song Kang and Lee Jun Young.
