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Hans India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Top K-Dramas to Watch in July 2025: Legal Battles, Crime, and Sports Stories
South Korea's entertainment scene is buzzing with new K-Dramas coming out in July. From legal battles and crime stories to sports dramas, there's something for everyone. Here's a quick look: Law and the City Starts July 5 Starring Yoo Yeon Seok and Jung Eun Ji Five young lawyers work in Seoul, facing tough court cases while dealing with their personal lives. Low Life Starts July 16 Starring Yang Se Jong and Ryu Seung Ryong Oh Hee Dong, raised by a crime boss, searches for lost treasure on a remote island. Trouble arises as many want the treasure The Good Man Starts July 18 Starring Lee Dong Wook, Lee Sung Kyung, and Ryu Hye Young Seok Cheol comes from a crime family and tries to keep his home and work life balanced, while reconnecting with an old love. The Defects Starts July 21 Starring Kim Hye Soo and Jo Bo Ah Set in a big hospital, this drama exposes a secret illegal adoption ring led by a senior doctor. A survivor fights to reveal the truth. Try: A Miracle in Us Starts July 25 Starring Yoon Kye Sang and Im Se Mi A disgraced rugby player returns to coach his old high school's weak team, seeking a second chance.
News18
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Low Life To The Defects: Upcoming K-Dramas You Need To Add To Your Watchlist
Last Updated: Low Life is a tale of crime, greed and twisted loyalties, where the characters go to extreme lengths to recover a sunken treasure off the coast of Shinan. July is shaping up to be a treat for K-drama fans with new releases packed with gripping storylines and emotional depth. Whether you are into crime thrillers, courtroom dramas or inspirational sports dramas, this month's lineup offers something for every kind of audience. Here are the most anticipated premieres of July 2025: Law And The City – July 5 Set in the heart of Seocho-dong, Seoul's legal capital, this gripping courtroom drama follows five young lawyers as they navigate life, love and legal dilemmas. This drama showcases the themes of justice, ambition, balance and youthful idealism that promise to impress the audience with both wit and warmth. Low Life – July 16 In this tale of crime, greed and twisted loyalties, the characters go to extreme lengths to recover a sunken treasure off the coast of Shinan. As Oh Hee Dong's uncle strives to recover the treasure, a group of greedy strangers flood the island, making things more chaotic. The Good Man – July 18 This drama follows the life of Seok Cheol, the eldest grandson in a three-generation gangster family. The plot revolves around the highs and lows of Seok Cheol's life as he tries to protect his family, love and job. The drama starring Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung is expected to showcase laughter and heartbreak with its gripping storyline. The Defects – July 21 This revenge drama outlines the corruption and illegal activities of a hospital where Dr Kim Se Hui runs a hidden adoption ring in the guise of a charity. This adoption ring takes back unwanted children and eliminates them. After surviving this violent system, one girl is back for revenge, as her fight promises to shake everything to its core. Try: A Miracle In US – July 25 This drama follows Ju Ga Ram, a rugby star who witnessed downfall after he was accused in a drug scandal. After several years, he is back at his high school to coach the weakest rugby team. The subplot reveals that his former partner is also coaching the school's shooting team at the same time, which further makes things harder for him. First Published: June 24, 2025, 12:56 IST
Pink Villa
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Nice Guy: Lee Dong Wook plays both fighter and literary enthusiast in teaser, release date out
The Nice Guy (also known as The Good Man) is an upcoming romance thriller drama revolving around the struggles of a gangster family's heir to carve his own path in the academic field. Starring Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung in lead roles, this much-awaited drama heightened fans' excitement with the release of the protagonist's first look teasers. The production team also dropped the release date of the gripping series. The Nice Guy: Noir, literary and integrated teasers On June 20 JTBC provided a sneak peak into Seok Cheol's (Lee Dong Wook) dual lives as a fighter and as a literary enthusiast through three short character teasers. In the noir version teaser, he is seen in a black leather jacket, with a blank expression. With bloodstains on his face, he ties bandages on his hand, hinting at the cumulation of an intense fight. During then, a voice saying, 'A man who had much to protect" can be heard. It might indicate to him engaging in fights for safeguarding his loved ones. In the literary version he narrates, '[Ernest] Hemingway once said, as long as the sun rises, there is hope. Will the sun rise again for me?' The integrated version features a transition from his literary enthusiast self, sporting a book in hand, in an old money outfit, to the bold fighter look. It includes the voiceover 'I took the road less traveled by. And that has made all the difference.' The teasers show Seok Cheol's journey as he navigates his family's criminal background while pursuing his own dreams and finding love in Kang Mi Young (Lee Sung Kyung). She is a young and ambitious girl with dreams of becoming a singer. Her passion and personality draws Seok Cheol's kind and pure heart towards her. With her love and support, he might finally find the courage to pursue his dreams, breaking free from the conventional path expected of him as the eldest son of a gangster family. The Nice Guy: Release date The 14-episode drama will premiere on July 18 on South Korean TV channel JTBC. The subsequent episodes will drop every Friday, till August 29. The Nice Guy's OTT release platform has not been confirmed yet.
Pink Villa
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Here's when Song Joong Ki, Chun Woo Hee's Florist may premiere: JTBC releases plans for Friday titles
JTBC has unveiled its robust Friday Series lineup for the latter half of 2025, hinting at a packed schedule of high-profile releases. Starting in July 2025, two back-to-back episodes will air every Friday at 8:50 PM KST. Although the network is yet to officially confirm premiere dates for all upcoming series, a close analysis of the programming timeline gives fans a strong idea of when the most anticipated drama Florist might air. Florist Among the Friday dramas, Florist stands out as one of the most eagerly awaited. Headlined by Song Joong Ki and Chun Woo Hee, it is a 12-episode romance series. It is expected to premiere either in the fourth week of August or early September. Florist explores the emotional journey of Sun Woo Hae (Song Joong Ki), a man who begins living a quiet, ordinary life much later than most. However, Sung Je Yeon (Chun Woo Hee) is a woman driven to disturb that peace in pursuit of her ambitions. Having once helped each other through their darkest days, the two reconnect after over a decade, reigniting a relationship full of warmth and vulnerability. The Good Man: Starring Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung, this series will kick off the Friday slot, possibly airing late June or early July. The noir drama centers around Park Seok Chul (Lee Dong Wook), the eldest grandson of a powerful, third-generation gangster family. Despite being born into a world of crime and violence, Seok Chul stands out with his unexpectedly kind and pure-hearted nature. Struggling with the legacy of his family while quietly yearning for a different life, he finds himself at a crossroads when fate reunites him with his first love. Kang Mi Young (Lee Sung Kyung) is an aspiring singer who has faced her own share of hardships in pursuit of her dreams. Her reappearance in Seok Chul's life stirs up old emotions and unresolved tension. As the two reconnect, they must confront their individual ambitions and the dangerous realities of Seok Chul's world. Love Me: Featuring Seo Hyun Jin, Chang Ryul and TWICE's Dahyun, this series is anticipated to drop in mid-October. Love Me is a Korean adaptation of the popular Swedish drama. The series centers around a realistically flawed yet endearing family, where each member is navigating the complexities of love, relationships, and self-discovery. As the characters confront personal challenges and emotional turning points, the drama explores the ups and downs of romantic and familial bonds. Through its layered storytelling and heartfelt moments, Love Me offers a candid portrayal of how love evolves within a family that is far from perfect, yet deeply connected.
