New K-Drama Releases In August 2026: Our Sticky Love, Mousetrap, Flex x Cop 2 And More

Office romances, murder mysteries, revenge melodramas, military comedies, and coming-of-age music stories all find a place on August's K-drama calendar. With returning hits like Flex x Cop 2 and New Recruit Season 4 sharing the spotlight with highly anticipated new originals such as Our Sticky Love and Mousetrap, there's something for every kind of K-drama fan this month. Find them below:

K-dramas releasing in August 2026 on Netflix, Prime, Disney+

Nam Da-Reum (Kim Hye-Jun) has spent 11 years idolising Lee Chan (Cha Woo-Min), so she joins a fashion startup where he works as a director instead of taking a prestigious corporate job. Her dream quickly gets complicated when she clashes with Appello CEO Kang Ha-Ki (Kang Hoon), whose icy exterior hides a softer side, setting up a charming office love triangle.

Release date: August 3, 2026
Where to watch: Rakuten Viki

Chaebol detective Jin I-Soo (Ahn Bo-Hyun) returns for another round of high-stakes investigations, but his flashy methods are challenged by his strict new boss Joo Hye-Ra (Jung Eun-Chae). As serial killers and a mysterious enemy close in, the unlikely duo must learn to work together while solving dangerous crimes.

Release date: August 7, 2026
Where to watch: JioHotstar

After losing her memory, prosecutor Go Eun-Sae (Ha Young) wakes up in a rural village with no idea who she is. Former boxing champion Jang Tae-Ha (Jung Hae-In), who recognises her as his first love, pretends to be her boyfriend to protect her from a dangerous crime boss (Heo Sung-Tae), leading to a heartfelt romantic comedy.

Release date: August 7, 2026
Where to watch: Netflix

Military comedy New Recruit returns with Park Min-Seok promoted from private to corporal, bringing new responsibilities and even more chaos inside the barracks. The fourth season continues its humorous take on mandatory military service while introducing fresh challenges and familiar faces.

Release date: August 24, 2026
Where to watch: To be announced

Reclusive novelist Je Mun-Jae (Ryu Jun-Yeol) has his identity stolen by the mysterious "Rat," who takes over his life, money, and reputation. Desperate, he teams up with ruthless loan shark and private investigator No Ja (Sul Kyung-Gu), setting off a tense psychological thriller filled with deception and revenge.

Release date: August 28, 2026
Where to watch: Netflix

Gifted pianist Kang Bi-O (Song Kang) sees his perfect future shaken by the arrival of hidden prodigy Choi Jeong-Yo (Lee Jun-Young). Alongside viola major Hong Jae-In (Jang Gyu-Ri), the trio navigate fierce musical rivalries, friendship, and first love at an elite arts high school.

Release date: August 29, 2026
Where to watch: Netflix