FanAsia has rounded up the new Korean series premiering in August 2026.

Read more: New Korean Dramas: July 2026

«My Bias, My Boss»

(My Favorite Employee, My Oppa Is An Idol, 최애의 사원, 최애의 하우스메이드가 되었습니다)

Premieres 03.08.2026, 12 episodes, tvN
Cast: Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Joon, Cha Woo Min, Shin Yu Na

An office drama based on a popular webtoon. Nam Da Reum (Kim Hye Joon), a devoted fan of idol group D.N.X, lands a job at a trendy startup called Apello, founded by her bias Lee Chan (Cha Woo Min). Her goal is simply to meet her idol, but things go awry when she clashes with the cold and demanding CEO Kang Ha Gi (Kang Hoon). Kang Ha Gi is a successful leader with a tsundere personality, but his usual composure begins to crack because of Nam Da Reum.

«Flex X Cop 2»

(재벌X형사 2)

Premieres 07.08.2026, 14 episodes, SBS
Cast: Ahn Bo Hyun, Jung Eun Chae

The sequel to the hit detective series about a chaebol heir who becomes a cop. The show is based on the Russian series "The Major" but adapted for a Korean audience. Jin I Su (Ahn Bo Hyun), a chaebol son, uses his wealth and connections to crack the toughest cases. In season two, he is paired with a new head of the violent crimes unit, seasoned detective Chu Hye Ra (Jung Eun Chae). Unlike the light and stylish tone of season one, the new episodes promise a darker, more intense atmosphere. The main antagonist is a mysterious chaebol, Yoo Sung Won. The detectives find themselves in mortal danger but refuse to back down.

«Our Sticky Love»

(This Sucky Love, Love Stuck, This Damned Love, 이런 엿같은 사랑)

Premieres 07.08.2026, 12 episodes, Netflix
Cast: Jung Hae In, Ha Young, Heo Sung Tae

A romantic comedy about an unexpected love between an ambitious prosecutor with amnesia and a modest boxing trainer. Prosecutor Go Eun Sae (Ha Young) is smart and perceptive, investigating a criminal syndicate. While on a mission, she gets into an accident and loses her memory. She wakes up in a rural clinic with no recollection of her past. The only link to her former life is Jang Tae Ha (Jung Hae In), who claims to be her boyfriend – but it's a lie. Tae Ha, a former boxing champion, was secretly in love with Eun Sae in his youth, and he lies to protect her.

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«A Trap Called Desire»

(욕망의 덫)

Premieres 10.08.2026, 100 episodes, KBS2
Cast: Jang Seo Hee, Jun Hye Won, Joo Sae Byeok, Seol Jong Hwan, Jang Se Hyun

Go Eun Sol (Jun Hye Won) grew up in a loving foster family. Her life collapses overnight when she is falsely accused of murder. She loses everything and hits rock bottom. Eun Sol fights to restore justice, determined to reclaim her stolen life and name.

«Okay, Let's Get Divorced»

(Okay, Let's Get a Divorce, 그래, 이혼하자, So Let's Get a Divorce, Yes, Let's Get a Divorce)

Premieres 19.08.2026, 12 episodes, KBS2
Cast: Lee Min Jung, Kim Ji Suk

The drama follows the divorce of a married couple who run a wedding dress shop together. Baek Mi Young (Lee Min Jung) dreamed of becoming a tailor since childhood. Her husband, with whom she shares the business, is tired of their burdensome family life and wants to split. The series is a light comedy that navigates the ups and downs of the Korean divorce process.

«New Recruit 4»

(신병 시즌4)

Premieres 24.08.2026, 12 episodes (30 min each), MBC
Cast: Oh Dae Hwan, Kim Dong Joon, Kim Min Ho

A black comedy about the lives of young men in the South Korean military. In season four, Park Min Seok (Kim Min Ho), now promoted to corporal, hopes his army life will finally settle down. However, the arrival of a mysterious new recruit and a new battalion commander signals the start of a fresh wave of chaos.

«Mousetrap»

(들쥐, Field Mouse, The Rat)

Premieres 28.08.2026, 10 episodes, Netflix
Cast: Ryoo Joon Yeol, Sol Kyung Gu

The story centres on Moon Jae (Ryoo Joon Yeol), a reclusive writer who wakes up one day to discover that his name, identity, and assets have been stolen by a mysterious figure nicknamed "The Rat". He cannot even unlock his phone with his fingerprint, and his only friend has vanished without a trace. Having lived as a hermit for years, even those around him fail to recognise him, making it nearly impossible to prove who he is. To reclaim his life, Moon Jae strikes an improbable alliance with his former stalker – a ruthless loan shark, Noh Ja (Sol Kyung Gu), who will stop at nothing for money. Together, they set off in pursuit of The Rat.

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«Four Hands, Two Sonatas»

(Four Hands, Two Sonatas; Four Hands, 포핸즈)

Premieres 29.08.2026, 12 episodes, tvN
Cast: Song Kang, Lee Joon Young

A music drama about growth, friendship, and rivalry, set at an elite arts school for musical prodigies. Kang Bi O (Song Kang) is a workaholic who practises for ten hours a day. He is recognised as the best pianist of his generation, but beneath his brilliant talent lie anxiety and internal pressure. Everything changes with the arrival of transfer student Choi Jung Yeo (Lee Joon Young) – a tragic genius forced to give up music due to harsh life circumstances. Having lost his mother in childhood and become the breadwinner for a family with an alcoholic father, he put his dream of being a musician on hold. After accidentally hearing Kang Bi O play, Jung Yeo rediscovers his passion for music.