July 2025 K-Dramas Spotlight Male-Driven Narratives That Speak to Everyone!
This month’s lineup of Korean dramas leans into compelling, male-centered storytelling—yet their themes continue to strike a chord with viewers of all ages and genders. These fresh additions complement an already diverse array of K-dramas, offering something for every type of audience.
What’s Currently Airing?
MONDAY-TUESDAY
Head Over Heels (tvN) *Finale July 29
Salon de Holmes (ENA) *Finale July 15WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
The First Night with the Duke (KBS2) *Finale July 17
Spring of Youth (SBS) Wednesday only *Finale July 02
I am A Running Mate (TVING) *Thursday onlyFRIDAY-SATURDAY
Our Movie (SBS) *Finale July 19
Oh My Ghost Clients (MBC) *Finale June 28SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Our Unwritten Seoul (tvN) *Finale June 29
Good Boy (JTBC) *Finale July 20
COMING UP: July 2025 Korean Dramas
Cheongdam International High School 2 / Bitch X Rich 2 | July 3 | tvN
- Streaming Sites: Netflix, Wavve, TVING
The elite corridors of Cheongdam High are back in session — and things are more dangerous than ever. In Cheongdam International High School 2, the psychological warfare reignites between freshman Kim Hye-in (Lee Eun Saem) and her cunning nemesis Baek Je-na (Kim Ye Rim), picking up right where Season 1’s explosive finale left off.
The original fan-favorite cast — Lee Eun-saem, Kim Ye-rim, Lee Jong-hyuk, and Park Si-woo — are joined this season by new faces Kim Min-kyu and Won Gyu-bin, adding more intrigue and intensity to the already high-tension halls of Cheongdam.
Law and the City | July 05 | tvN
- Streaming Site: Disney Plus
Courtroom drama meets emotional depth in Law and The City, a slick legal series set in Seoul’s cutthroat Seocho-dong legal district. The drama follows five young associate lawyers navigating moral dilemmas, ruthless opponents, and tangled personal relationships — all while trying to survive the high-stakes world of elite law firms.
Marking Lee Jong Suk’s much-anticipated return to television since Big Mouth in 2022, the series stars him as Ahn Joo-hyung, a by-the-book lawyer who’s weathered a decade in the same firm. He’s joined by a stellar ensemble cast including Moon Ga Young, Kang You Seok, Ryu Hye Young, and Im Seong Jae — each bringing depth and dynamism to their roles.
Low Life | July 16 | Disney Plus
- Streaming Site: Disney Plus
Low Life blends treasure-hunting thrills, bold ambition, and razor-sharp tension — all brought to life by an all-star cast and the acclaimed creative mind behind Big Bet, screenwriter-director Kang Yunsung.
Starring Ryu Seung Ryong — fresh off his powerhouse performance in Moving and the quirky comedy Chicken Nugget — Low Life follows the misadventures of Oh Gwanseok, a scrappy and persistent dreamer who’s spent a lifetime chasing easy money. His partner in crime? His equally ambitious nephew, Oh Heedong, played by Yang Sejong (Doona!, Temperature of Love). Together, they’ve survived on hustle, hope, and harebrained schemes — until fate dangles the ultimate opportunity in front of them: a sunken treasure ship rumored to be buried beneath the sea off Korea’s coast.
The Nice Guy | July 18 | JTBC
- Streaming Site:
The Nice Guy is a sentimental noir that tells the story of Park Seok-cheol (Lee Dong Wook), the eldest grandson of a third-generation gangster family who unexpectedly carries a gentle heart. Despite being born into a life of crime, he once dreamed of becoming a novelist—and now, he dares to chase that dream again. His journey takes a dramatic turn when he reunites with his first love, Kang Mi-young (Lee Sung Kyung), an aspiring singer who has never let go of her own ambitions.
iShopping | July 21 | ENA
- Streaming Site: TBA
Featuring a powerhouse cast including Yum Jung Ah, Won Jin Ah, Choi Young Joon, and rising actor Kim Jin Young (Dex), the series dives into a high-stakes world of survival, betrayal, and revenge.
Based on the hit Kakao webtoon that racked up over 51 million views and clinched the Best Creativity Award at the 2017 SPP Webtoon Awards, iShopping is an intense action-thriller. The story centers on children who were adopted, only to be abandoned again—”refunded”—and their harrowing journey for justice as they claw their way back from the edge of death.
Try a Miracle in Us | July 25 | SBS
- Streaming Site: TBA
SBS’s highly anticipated new Friday-Saturday drama Try: Miracle in Us has officially locked in its premiere date on July 25, and with it comes the unveiling of the drama’s script reading session, where an electrifying wave of youthful passion and chemistry lit up the room, raising expectations for a heartwarming, high-energy summer series.
This fresh and uplifting sports drama follows the comedic yet heartfelt journey of Joo Ga-ram, a former rugby star whose career took a nosedive after a doping scandal. Now trying to rebuild his life, he finds himself coaching the bottom-ranked rugby team of Hanyang Physical Education High School. What unfolds is a riotous, emotionally charged race toward redemption and victory at the National Sports Festival. The show promises to deliver a winning blend of sports grit, offbeat humor, and touching moments of growth and teamwork.
READ: “Try a Miracle in Us” Ignites Anticipation with Explosive Script Reading
Trigger | July 25 | Netflix
- Streaming Site: Netflix
Premiering globally on July 25, Trigger unravels the chaos that erupts in a nation unaccustomed to gun violence when mysterious firearms start appearing across the country. In a place where gun ownership is nearly nonexistent, the sudden spread of weapons ignites panic, bloodshed, and a desperate race for answers.
Kim Nam Gil (The Fiery Priest, Song of the Bandits) stars as Lee Do, a former sniper turned relentless police detective, determined to trace the source of these deadly arms and stop the growing wave of violence. On the other side is Kim Young Kwang (Somebody, Call It Love) as Moon Baek, a laid-back but enigmatic figure whose reasons for taking up arms remain shadowed in mystery. As their paths collide, their contrasting motives create a powerful and suspenseful dynamic.
READ MORE: Netflix’s “Trigger” Explores a Gun-Filled South Korea
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