FanAsia has compiled a selection of new Korean series premiering in July 2026.

Read also: New Korean Dramas: June 2026

«The Husband»

(The Fulfillment Of Marriage, The Completion of Marriage, 결혼의 완성)

Premiere: 04.07.2026
12 episodes, KBS
Starring: Namgoong Min, Lee Seol, Kim Dae Myung

Former neurosurgeon and current hospital director Kang Tae‑joo is on the verge of divorce when his wife is kidnapped on the eve of their separation. His life turns upside down as he is forced into a deadly confrontation with a ruthless criminal – and becomes the prime suspect himself. Now a fugitive, he must act alone to save her. The past contrasts sharply with the present: he was once a happy and loving student, but over time his marriage grew cold. This romantic thriller follows a man who, at the brink of divorce, must fight for both their futures.

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«Love In Sync»

(Empathy Cell, 공감세포, Sympathetic Cells, Mirror Neurons)

Premiere: 04.07.2026
6 episodes, U+ Mobile TV
Starring: Kim Myung Soo, Kang Min Ah, Kwon So Hyun, Shin Woo Kyum

At the centre of the story are actress Yoo Ji‑an, who rejects empathy and is criticised for her emotionless acting, and psychologist Cha Eun‑hwan, who feels others’ emotions too intensely. Their worlds collide through an unusual phenomenon called “emotional transference”. The two begin to involuntarily share each other’s feelings, leading to unexpected and amusing consequences. This romantic comedy explores healing, self‑discovery, and a unique emotional bond. Can a woman who ignores feelings and a man burdened by others’ emotions find common ground?

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«Family Register»

(Family Certificate, 가족관계증명서)

Premiere: 06.07.2026
120 episodes, 35 min. each, MBC
Starring: Seo Do Young, Park Se Young, Oh Seung Ah, Han Go Eun

The drama tells the story of a child who has been blamed from birth for the breakup of her family. The protagonist must fight against harsh prejudices and an unfair fate to reclaim her right to live. This long‑running family melodrama examines identity, prejudice, and the emotional scars inflicted within families. A young woman, grown up with the stigma of being a “tragedy” to her relatives, refuses to accept an unjust sentence. She struggles for her place in life and seeks to heal old wounds.

«Apartment»

(아파트)

Premiere: 11.07.2026
12 episodes, JTBC
Starring: Ji Sung, Ha Yoon Kyeong, Moon So Ri, Park Byung Eun

Park Hae‑gang, former boss of the “Oasis” gang, decides to run for chairman of the residents’ committee of a luxury apartment complex. His goal is to seize billions of won in unclaimed funds hidden in the building’s management system. However, his plans change when he encounters corruption and injustice during the campaign. Alongside his neighbours, Hae‑gang begins to expose crimes, transforming from a cynical gangster into an unlikely hero. This crime comedy shows how even an ex‑gangster can find new purpose by uniting with those he originally planned to deceive.

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«A Dream To You»

(Give It to You, Dreaming of You, 그대에게 드림)

Premiere: 13.07.2026
12 episodes, Genie TV, ENA
Starring: Lee Hye Ri, Hwang In Yeob, Baek Sung Chul, Lee Sang Yeob, Lee Yul Eum

The story centres on two people who once shared the same dream. Lee Jae is a reporter who was bold and ambitious in her youth but faced harsh reality and now feels disillusioned. Woo Soo‑bin is a brilliant director who broke free from family expectations to pursue his own dream. This romantic comedy follows two thirty‑somethings who, after years of chasing their ideals, confront the failures of adult life. Their reunion becomes a chance to find new happiness.

«East Palace»

(동궁)

Premiere: 17.07.2026
8 episodes, Netflix
Starring: Nam Joo Hyuk, Roh Yoon Seo, Cho Seung Woo

The plot begins with the mysterious death of the crown prince, whose body is found in a palace pond. Rumours of an ancient curse spread across the land, and soon the king’s youngest son loses his mind. In desperation, the king secretly summons Gu Cheon – a warrior capable of crossing into the spirit world and slaying demons with his blade. Together with court lady Saeng‑gang, who can hear ghosts, they try to unravel the secrets of the cursed palace. This dark fantasy‑horror drama promises a tense investigation in a world where reality intertwines with the supernatural.

Read more about the drama here, here, here

«Spooky in Love»

(Spellbound, My Spooky Romance, 오싹한 연애, Chilling Romance: Find Me, 오싹한 연애: 나를 찾아줘)

Premiere: 18.07.2026
12 episodes, tvN
Starring: Park Eun Bin, Yang Se Jong, Ong Seong Wu

Cheon Yeo‑ri is the heiress to one of Korea’s largest conglomerates and CEO of a luxury hotel. On the surface, her life seems perfect, but she hides a deadly secret – she can see ghosts. A meeting with prosecutor Ma Kang‑wook, who becomes entangled in murder investigations and occultism because of his love for her, changes everything. Together they investigate mystical crimes. This series, blending comedy and thriller, shows how encountering the supernatural can alter people’s destinies.

«A Shop for Killers 2»

(킬러들의 쇼핑몰, The Killer's Shopping Mall, The Murder’s Shopping Mall)

Premiere: 22.07.2026
8 episodes, Disney+
Starring: Lee Dong Wook, Kim Hye Joon, Jo Han Sun, Geum Hae Na

After her parents’ death, Jeong Ji‑an moves in with her uncle Jeong Jin‑man, who turns out to run a mysterious shop. Season two continues the story of a girl drawn into the dangerous world of assassins. Ji‑an and her uncle must unite to protect their legacy and survive in a world where anyone could be an enemy.

«Love on the Menu»

(Love Is Coming, 사랑이 온다)

Premiere: 25.07.2026
50 episodes, KBS2
Starring: Hani, Ha Suk Jin

This family drama revolves around a family torn by internal conflicts yet bound by strong ties. Han Gyu‑rim, the eldest daughter, sacrifices her personal happiness for her family and struggles daily to provide for her younger siblings. She breaks up with her beloved, unable to bear the weight of harsh reality. The protagonists try to piece together the fragments of a broken family.

«A Bona Fide Killer»

(유부녀 킬러, Married Woman Killer)

Premiere: 31.07.2026
12 episodes, MBC
Starring: Gong Hyo Jin, Jung Jun Won, Lee Sang Yi, Sung Dong Il

Yoo Bo‑na is a 35‑year‑old married woman and mother of a 4‑year‑old daughter. After a three‑year maternity leave, she returns to her unusual job – she is a professional hitwoman for a secret organisation. She pretends to be an ordinary sales employee at an electronics company. Her husband Kwon Tae‑seong is a journalist chasing a mysterious killer, unaware that it is his own wife. This high‑octane drama follows a working mother with the deadliest profession in the world, trying to balance career and family.

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«My Idol, My Debut»

(Choeae Debwi, 최애 데뷔, 최애 데뷔 막으려다 내가 데뷔했습니다!,
I Tried to Stop My Favorite from Debuting, but I Ended up Debuting Instead! My Favorite Debut)

Premiere: July 2026 (date TBD)
Starring: Ji Chang Min (Q), Kwon Na Yeon, Nana, Lee Jin Hyuk

A devoted fan of idol group “Boy To The Moon”, Choi Ae‑ni travels eight years into the past to prevent a tragic incident involving her idol. To change fate, she becomes a trainee and unexpectedly debuts herself in a girl group “Irion”. This coming‑of‑age time‑slip story follows young people who dream of becoming idols. Can the heroine alter the past and save her idol?