This month is packed with Kdrama premieres! Whether you’re craving romance, mystery, fantasy or comedy, there’s no shortage of new stories to dive into. Read on to find out the details:

Love In Sync

Premiere Date: July 4

Network: U+ Mobile TV

Stars: L/Kim Myung Soo (Numbers), Kang Min Ah (Gaus Electronics)

Slot: Saturday & Sunday

Number Of Episodes: 8

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: It is about a woman who shuts out empathy and a man overwhelmed by it. When a supernatural event causes them to experience each other’s emotions, they embark on an unexpected journey of self-discovery, connection and love.

Thoughts: This sounds like a new spin on soul-swap trope. Interesting premise!

The Husband

Premiere Date: July 4

Network: KBS

Stars: Nam Goong Min (Our Movie), Lee Seol (Our Movie), Kim Dae Myung (Misaeng), Lee Sang Hee (The Price Of Confession)

Slot: Saturday & Sunday

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Romance

Synopsis: A neurosurgeon’s marriage is on the verge of collapse. Just as he faces an impending divorce, he is thrust into a life-or-death confrontation with a ruthless criminal in a desperate attempt to save his wife, who is the chairwoman of a hospital.

Thoughts: Oh intriguing! Great cast and interesting premise combination — might give it a try.

Dream To You

Premiere Date: July 13

Network: ENA

Stars: Hwang In Youp (True Beauty), Hyeri (Friendly Rivalry)

Slot: Monday & Tuesday

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: Two teenagers dream of becoming movie directors, but they are separated when one suddenly leaves at 19. Years later, he returns as a successful filmmaker, while she has given up her dream and works as a reporter. Their reunion brings back old feelings and the dreams they once shared.

Thoughts: This sounds like another addition to exes-to-lovers drama list. But maybe they were just friends in the past. If yes, then I will totally watch it!

The Apartment Job

Premiere Date: July 11

Network: JTBC

Stars: Ji Sung (The Judge Returns), Ha Yun Kyung (Undercover Miss Hong), Moon So Ri (When Life Gives You Tangerines), Park Byung Eun (The Bequeathed)

Slot: Saturday & Sunday

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Synopsis: A former gang leader runs for president of his apartment residents’ council to uncover hidden money stashed in the building. Along the way, he teams up with his neighbors to expose corruption and bring those responsible to justice.

Thoughts: I really enjoy stories where flawed or morally gray characters find growth and turn into unlikely heroes. Ji Sung is perfectly suited for this kind of role.

Spooky In Love

Premiere Date: July 18

Network: tvN

Stars: Park Eun Bin (Hyper Knife), Yang Se Jong (Low Life), Ong Sung Woo (Strong Girl Nam Soon)

Slot: Saturday & Sunday

Number Of Episodes: 12

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: A hotel heiress who can see ghosts and a passionate prosecutor who is terrified of them form an unlikely partnership, leading to a series of chaotic and supernatural encounters.

Thoughts: I like the leads a lot and that’s why even if the premise sounds run-of-the-mill for dramaverse ghost seer stories, I might give this a try. It is based on 2011 movie Spellbound that starred Son Ye Jin and Lee Min Ki.

The East Palace

Premiere Date: July 17

Network: Netflix

Stars: Nam Joo Hyuk (Twenty Five Twenty One), Roh Yoon Seo (Crash Course In Romance), Jo Seung Woo (Strangers)

Slot: All episodes released together

Number Of Episodes: 8

Genre: Historical, Horror, Fantasy

Synopsis: It follows a man who can travel between the human and spirit worlds and a court lady gifted with the ability to hear ghosts. Summoned by the King, the two join forces to uncover the dark secrets hidden within a cursed palace.

Thoughts: This plots sounds familiar — because Korean drama The Haunted Palace also had a similar storyline. Anyway, I love Jo Seung Woo and have enjoyed Nam Joo Hyuk and Roh Yoon Seo’s performances in the past. And this kind of plot is always interesting to me. Color me excited!

A Shop For Killers Season 2

Premiere Date: July 22

Network: Disney+

Stars: Lee Dong Wook (The Nice Guy), Kim Hye Joon (Cashero)

Slot: Wednesday

Number Of Episodes: 8

Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery

Synopsis: A woman is raised by her uncle after her parents’ death. Her uncle runs a mysterious shopping mall. One day her uncle suddenly dies and she becomes the target of suspicious killers. Season 2 will explore how, after becoming the shopping mall’s new CEO, she joins forces with her uncle, who returns alive, to fight back against the global forces of Babylon.

Thoughts:  I did not watch season 1 so I’m indifferent to this show.

A Bona Fide Killer

Premiere Date: July 31

Network: MBC

Stars: Gong Hyo Jin (When The Camellia Blooms), Jung Joon Won (Resident Playbook), Lee Sang Yi (No Gain, No Love)

Slot: Friday & Saturday

Number Of Episodes: 14

Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery

Synopsis: A woman who is a seemingly ordinary manager of Sales Team 3 at Durumi Electronics, secretly lives a double life as the legendary sniper known as “Kingfisher.”

Thoughts: Can’t wait to watch Gong Hyo Jin in such a different kind of role, as compared to her previous dramas.

Affairs Not The Only Secret

Premiere Date: July 31

Network: Coupang Play

Stars: Kim Hye Soo (Unmasked), Jo Yeo Jung (High Class), Kim Ji Hoon (The Haunted Palace), Kim Jae Chul (Exhuma)

Slot: Friday

Number Of Episodes: 8

Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama, Comedy

Synopsis: A black comedy that follows a series of escalating events after a famous influencer couple, known for projecting the image of a perfect family, and their next-door neighbors—a doctor couple embroiled in a contentious divorce—become entangled in a shocking secret that makes an affair seem insignificant.

Thoughts: This powerhouse cast! I’m definitely watching it. Plot looks interesting too.

Love On The Menu

Premiere Date: July 25

Network: KBS

Stars: Hani (Kpop group EXID; Call It Love), Ha Seok Jin (1% Of Anything)

Slot: Saturday & Sunday

Number Of Episodes: 50

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Family

Synopsis: Two former lovers meet again eight years after a heartbreaking separation. As they rebuild their relationship, they confront the wounds of their fractured families, heal old scars and gradually create a home filled with love, understanding, and shared happiness.

Thoughts: This show is written by Lee Kyung Hee who has penned so many popular dramas like I’m Sorry, I Love You, Nice Guy, Uncontrollably Fond, to name a few. The exes-to-lovers plot is not particularly new but mixing it with weekend family vibe, and written by this writer, surely makes it exciting.

My Idol, My Debut

Premiere Date: July 16

Network: MBC Dramanet

Stars: Q (Kpop group THE BOYZ), Hwang Ji Ah (First Love)

Slot: Thursday

Number Of Episodes: 4

Genre: Music, Romance, Fantasy

Synopsis: A devoted fan travels eight years into the past to prevent a tragic accident involving her favorite idol. While trying to change the course of fate, she unexpectedly becomes an idol trainee.

Thoughts: Wait…this is so similar to Lovely Runner!!! The only difference is the ‘trainee’ part.