July is all set to bring a plethora of diverse genres of K-Drama. This July has everything for everyone from romance to thriller, fantasy, action, historical and more, so grab your pick from these 10 upcoming July 2026 K-Drama list. Your K-Drama Chingu (friend) is back with the watch list, so get your popcorn and sit for your healing hours.
Upcoming July K-Drama Hitting Screen this month
1. The Husband (결혼의 완성)
Genre: Romance, Thriller, Mystery
Release Date: July 4, 2026
Broadcast: KBS2
Streaming: Disney+ (selected regions)
Episodes: 12
Director: Kim Jung-hyun
Main Cast: Namkoong Min, Lee Seol, Lee Sang Hee, Kim Dae Myung
Synopsis
A brilliant neurosurgeon preparing for divorce suddenly finds his estranged wife kidnapped. Forced to break the law, he races against time to save her, uncovering dangerous secrets along the way.
2. Love in Sync (공감세포)
Genre: Romance, Psychological
Release Date: July 4
Broadcast: U+ Mobile TV
Streaming: Disney+, Viu
Episodes: 8
Director: Chil-Bong Kim
Main Cast: Kim Myung-soo, Kang Min-ah
Synopsis
A renowned psychological counselor and an emotionally detached woman become connected through an unusual emotional phenomenon that gradually changes both of their lives.
3. Family Register (가족관계증명서)
Genre: Family, Slice of Life
Release Date: July 6
Broadcast: MBC
Streaming: Kocowa
Episodes: 120
Director: Kim Mi Sook
Main Cast: Park Se Young, Han Go Eun, Im Ji Eun
Synopsis
A heartwarming family drama exploring relationships across generations as unexpected challenges reshape their understanding of love and togetherness.
4. The Apartment Job (아파트)
Genre: Crime, Comedy
Release Date: 11 July
Broadcast: JTBC
Platform: Netflix
Episodes: 12
Director: Jo Yong Won
Main Cast: Ji Sung, Ha Yoon-kyung, Park Byung-eun, Moon So-ri
SynopsisA quirky group of residents become unlikely partners in a dangerous criminal investigation after an unexpected incident in their apartment complex
5. Dream to You (그대에게 드림)
Genre: Romance
Release Date: July 13
Broadcast: SBS
Streaming: Viki, Viu, Genie Tv, ENA
Episodes: 12
Director: Yoo Seon Dong
Main Cast: Hwang In-youp, Lee Hye Ri, Baek Sung Chul, Lee Sang Yeob
Synopsis
A romantic drama about two individuals pursuing their dreams while discovering love through unexpected encounters and personal growth.
6. The East Palace (동궁)
Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Horror
Release Date: July 17
Streaming: Netflix
Episodes: 8
Director: Choi Jung Gyu
Main Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, Cho Seung-woo, Jang Young-nam
Synopsis
A gifted ghost hunter and a mysterious palace court lady investigate supernatural events inside the royal palace while uncovering a centuries-old curse threatening the kingdom.
7. Spooky in Love (오싹한 연애)
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy, Romance
Release Date: July 18
Broadcast: tvN
Streaming: Netflix
Episodes: 12
Director: Lee Min Soo
Main Cast: Park Eun-bin, Yang Se-jong, Ong Seong-wu
Synopsis
A hotel heiress haunted by ghosts joins forces with an ambitious prosecutor to solve mysterious deaths, leading to romance amid supernatural chaos.
8. A Shop for Killers Season 2 (킬러들의 쇼핑몰 시즌2)
Genre: Action, Thriller
Release Date: 22 July
Streaming: Disney+
Episodes: 8
Director: Lee Kwon
Main Cast: Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye Joon
Synopsis
The acclaimed action thriller returns with even deadlier assassins, expanding the dangerous underground world introduced in the first season
9. Love on the Menu (사랑이 온다)
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Family
Release Date: 25 July
Platform: KBS2
Episodes: 50
Director: Hong Seok Goo
Main Cast: Ha Seokjin, Ahn Hwi Yeon
Synopsis
Former lovers who reunite eight years after a painful breakup. As they reconnect over family responsibilities, they navigate a second chance at romance.
10. A Bona Fide Killer (유부녀 킬러)
Genre: Action, Crime
Release Date: 31 July
Broadcast: MBC TV
Episodes: 14
Director: Yoon Jong Ho
Main Cast: Gong Hyo-jin, Jung Joon-won
Synopsis
An intense action thriller following a professional assassin whose latest assignment forces them to confront hidden conspiracies and old enemies
So July is packed with various genres like comedy, romance, thriller, fantasy, historical, action, and family stories. So whether you want to get lost in some heartwarming romances or want to experience gripping thrillers, you want to fill your room with laughter of comedy dramas or just love to deep dive in supernatural adventures, you can never get bored this July. Your K-Drama Chingu has brought you the entire line up of Korean Dramas in July 2026, so 즐거해 (have fun).
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