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Seven K-dramas premiere in August 2026 across networks and Netflix

Seven K-dramas premiere in August 2026 across networks and Netflix
7 K-dramas dropping in August 2026, from amnesia romance to a revenge thriller · thestatesman.com

In August 2026, seven new Korean TV shows, called K-dramas, are coming out.

They include funny love stories, exciting mysteries, and even a scary thriller.

One show is about a woman who loses her memory and wakes up in a home with a boxing coach who says he is her boyfriend.

Another show follows a very rich man who becomes a detective and uses his money and connections to solve cases.

There is also a show about a woman who is falsely accused of murder and fights to take back control of her life.

One comedy is about a married couple who run a wedding dress shop and decide to get divorced.

Another funny show looks at what life is like for soldiers in South Korea's military.

A thriller tells the story of a writer whose name, identity, and money are stolen by a mysterious person called 'The Rat.'

The last show is about two young pianists who meet at an arts high school and become friends and rivals.

The new shows can be watched on Netflix and different Korean TV channels starting August 7.

Key facts

Total premieres
7 K-dramas
Premiere window
August 7-29, 2026
Networks and platforms
Netflix, SBS, KBS2, KBS Drama, ENA, tvN
Genres
Romantic comedy, detective drama, revenge thriller, black comedy, psychological thriller, piano drama
First to premiere
'Our Sticky Love' and 'Flex x Cop 2' on August 7
Netflix full-batch releases
'Our Sticky Love' and 'Mousetrap' at 4 p.m. KST
Final premiere
'Four Hands, Two Sonatas' on August 29 at 9:10 p.m. KST
Military drama
'New Recruit 4: Sabotage' on ENA

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