Amnesia, stolen identities, ghost-hunting prosecutors, and a gangster turned local hero — Netflix’s August 2026 K-drama slate has range. Here’s a quick look at every major title landing this month.
Netflix’s August K-drama Lineup :
| Show | Genre | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Our Sticky Love | Romance, Comedy | August 7, 2026 |
| The Apartment Job | Comedy, Crime, Thriller | Ongoing (finale Aug 16) |
| Mousetrap | Crime, Thriller | August 18, 2026 (unconfirmed) |
| Spooky in Love | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Romance | Ongoing (from July 18) |
Our Sticky Love
Jung Hae In and Ha Young lead this romantic comedy about Go Eun-sae, a prosecutor who loses her memory after an accident, and Jang Tae-ha, a boxing coach who shows up claiming to be her boyfriend. With no memories of her own life and only this stranger as a clue, Eun-sae ends up living with him — kicking off an unexpected new romance built on a lie meant to protect her. The 12-episode series streams globally starting August 7.
The Apartment Job
This JTBC crime-comedy follows Park Hae Kang, a former gangster who runs for president of his apartment complex’s resident council to access its hidden reserve fund, only to end up uncovering deep corruption within the building instead. Along the way, he becomes an unlikely local hero. Ji Sung and Ha Yoon Kyoung lead the cast, with new episodes airing weekly and the finale expected around August 16.
Mousetrap
One of the most anticipated thrillers of the year, Mousetrap is adapted from a popular webtoon and stars Ryu Jun Yeol and Sul Kyung Gu in a tense cat-and-mouse game. The story follows Moon Jae, a reclusive writer whose identity is stolen after his fingerprint recognition fails and a mysterious figure known as “Rat” takes over his name, fortune, and life. A rumored August 18 release date is still awaiting official confirmation.
Spooky in Love
Park Eun Bin and Yang Se Jong headline this occult romance about a hotel heiress who can see ghosts and a prosecutor determined to solve unsolved murders. Haunted nightly by restless spirits, the heiress teams up with the prosecutor in a partnership that blends horror, comedy, and romance. New episodes continue weekly following its July 18 premiere.
This wave of genre-blending series reflects how far Korean drama storytelling has evolved beyond straightforward romance, now weaving in crime, horror, and identity mysteries with ease.
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