New Premieres and Fun Finales in August 2025
In New Premieres and Fun Finales in August 2025, explore the latest Korean dramas that premiered and concluded in August 2025. Get drama general information and plot summaries, watch trailers, and find your next binge-worthy series.
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August 2025 Korean Drama Premieres
Discover the new Korean dramas that premiered in August 2025. Get information on premiere dates, episode counts, streaming platforms, genres, and lead actors. Dive into brief descriptions and watch the trailers to decide your next watch. And if you are having a hard time choosing, be sure to check out the drama rankings below.
- Beyond the Bar
- Love, Take Two
- Our Golden Days
- My Troublesome Star
- Bon Appetit, Your Majesty
- Twelve

Beyond the Bar
Premiere Date: August 2, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Legal Drama
Starring Cast: Lee Jin Wook and Jung Chae Yeon
A socially awkward rookie lawyer is desperate to learn the ropes and become good at her job. But even though her new supervisor is a very skilled and successful attorney, he is also cold and difficult to approach. As she gets to know him, she will find that there is much she can learn from him.

Love, Take Two
Premiere Date: August 4, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Yeom Jung Ah and Park Hae Joon
Love finds its way back into the lives of two former flames, now single parents navigating the challenges of family and fulfillment. As they unexpectedly cross paths, they will struggle to explore their relationship while supporting their children through their own journeys of self-discovery.
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Our Golden Days
Premiere Date: August 9, 2025
Number of Episodes: 50
Where to Watch: Kocowa
Genre: Family Drama
Starring Cast: Jung Il Woo and Jung In Sun
A young man has sworn to never get married, despite his families pleas to fall in love and settle down. But one of his close friends is an interior decorator who has had a crush on him since they were young, and she hopes to change his mind about love and marriage.
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My Troublesome Star
Premiere Date: August 18, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Uhm Jung Hwa and Song Seung Heon
A once-celebrated actress comes back from obscurity after two and a half decades, awakening as an ordinary woman with no recollection of her past life. Eager to reclaim her former glory in the acting world, she finds an unexpected ally in a discouraged detective.
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Bon Appetit, Your Majesty
Premiere Date: August 23, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Historical Fantasy
Starring Cast: Lim Yoon A and Lee Chae Min
A brilliant chef finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the royal world of the past, where her cooking skills are not only her best way to survive, but a means to touch the heart of a hardened king. And if she can somehow melt his icy heart, she just may have a chance to rewrite the future.
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Twelve
Premiere Date: August 23, 2025
Number of Episodes: 8
Where to Watch: Hulu
Genre: Supernatural Action
Starring Cast: Ma Dong Seok and Park Hyung Sik
A group of celestial warriors resurfaces in modern times to combat a long-sealed dark force that threatens to plunge the world back into chaos. Now they will need to face their pasts and reclaim their destinies if they are going to save the world from evil.
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August 2025 Korean Drama Finales
Discover the new Korean dramas that aired finales in August 2025. Get information on finale dates, episode counts, streaming platforms, genres, and lead actors. Dive into brief descriptions and watch the trailers to see what great hits finished up last month and are just waiting for you to enjoy. And if you are having a hard time choosing, be sure to check out the drama rankings below.
- Bitch X Rich 2
- Law and the City
- The Defects
- Low Life
- My Girlfriend is the Man
- The Nice Guy
- The Winning Try
- My Lovely Journey
- Aema

Bitch X Rich
Finale Date: August 1, 2025
Number of Episodes: 10
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Starring Cast: Lee Eun Saem and Ye Ri
In this drama sequel, a group of students at an international high school face fresh challenges as their established hierarchy is shaken by the appearance of a new student. As secrets unfold and allegiances shift, they will struggle to put the pieces back together.

Law and the City
Finale Date: August 10, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Legal Drama
Starring Cast: Lee Jong Suk and Moon Ka Young
A jaded attorney with a love of money more than justice, teams up with four idealistic lawyers. And as they tackle intricate cases and navigate personal struggles, both in the office and outside, the line between justice and corruption blurs, revealing a foundation of friendship and healthy rivalry.

The Defects
Finale Date: August 12, 2025
Number of Episodes: 8
Where to Watch: Kocowa
Genre: Action Thriller
Starring Cast: Yeom Jung Ah and Woo Tae Sik
The Chief Director at a large hospital has spent years running an illegal adoption agency. Their policy is that if an adoption does not work out, the child is killed to get rid of any evidence. But when one young girl miraculously survives, she starts a group for other survivors like her. And now they hope to get revenge on those who labeled them as unworthy.
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Low Life
Finale Date: August 13, 2025
Number of Episodes: 11
Where to Watch: Hulu
Genre: Mystery Crime Drama
Starring Cast: Ryu Seung Ryong and Yang Se Jong
Set in the 1970’s, an uncle and his nephew, who have made a living in the criminal world, chase the promise of hidden treasures in a sunken ship. But the rumor of easy fortune brings dangerous competition, as pros gather to take their chance at striking it rich.
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My Girlfriend is the Man
Finale Date: August 28, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Fantasy Rom-Com
Starring Cast: Yoon San Ha and A Rin
A young university student finally starts dating the guy she has a crush on. But things become complicated when she wakes up and finds she has become a man. The couple decide instead of breaking up they will just wait for her to return to her original form, but dating through the situation will be more difficult than they imagined.
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The Nice Guy
Finale Date: August 29, 2025
Number of Episodes: 14
Where to Watch: Hulu
Genre: Family Action Romance Drama
Starring Cast: Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung
A gangster’s grandson is torn between the weight of his lineage and his affection for an aspiring singer. And as he seeks to protect those he cares for, he will be forced to make some life-changing decisions.
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The Winning Try
Finale Date: August 30, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Comedy Drama
Starring Cast: Yoon Kye Sang and Im Se Mi
A fallen sports hero seeks to reclaim his legacy by returning to his roots as a high school rugby coach. But his underdog team is notorious for its struggles, and he must navigate the complexities of his own struggles while inspiring young athletes to defy the odds.

My Lovely Journey
Finale Date: August 31, 2025
Number of Episodes: 10
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Gong Seung Yeon and Kim Jae Yeong
A young woman leaves behind her familiar life for a serene countryside setting. She becomes a travel reporter, exploring breathtaking destinations while trying to create meaningful experiences for others, all the while grappling with her own fears and dreams.

Aema
Release Date: August 22, 2025
Number of Episodes: 6
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Comedy Drama
Starring Cast: Lee Ha Nee and Koo Jung Ho
Set in the 1980s, a once-celebrated actress is removed from a lead role that could further elevate her already stellar career. Fearing he can’t control the seasoned actress, the director casts a young, up and coming actress to the part. But the original star refuses to go down without a fight.
Overall Drama Rankings (As Rated by MyDramaList.com)
If you only like a certain kind of drama, you probably already have your next watch picked, but for those who watch a little of everything, the choices can be overwhelming. Here is a list of this month’s dramas in order, from highest ranked to lowest, according to MyDramaList.com.
August Premieres
- Beyond the Bar (8.3)
- Bon Appetit, Your Majesty (8.2)
- Love, Take Two (7.9)
- Our Golden Days (7.7)
- My Troublesome Star (7.5)
- Twelve (7.0)
August Finales
- The Winning Try (8.5)
- The Defects (8.2)
- Law and the City (8.0)
- Bitch X Rich (8.0)
- My Lovely Journey (7.7)
- My Girlfriend is the Man (7.6)
- Aema (7.6)
- Low Life (7.3)
- The Nice Guy (7.0)
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