Most anticipated next watches week beginning 27th July 2026
- Spooky In Love. (Sat/Sun)
- The Husband (Sat/Sun)
- Dream to you(Mon/Tues)
- See you at work tomorrow. (Mon/Tues)
Big titles to look out for are The East Palace, A shop for killers 2 and Spooky in Love.
Normally available in the UK from 3pm on the day they screen in Korea.
Worth watching in July? YES / MAYBE/ FANS ONLY
A Shop for Killers 2.
A Shop for Killers Season 2 – Premiered on 22 July 2026. The hit South Korean action-thriller series releases two new episodes every Wednesday, leading up to its finale on 12 August 2026. [1, 2, 3]
Where to Watch
- Hulu (Available for viewers in the United States)
- Disney+ (Available globally, including the UK, Canada, and Asia-Pacific regions)
Plot and Cast DetailsThe 8-episode second season moves beyond the original novel by Kang Ji-young to deliver an expansive, original storyline.
- The Return: Jeong Jin-man (played by Lee Dong-wook) returns from the dead after faking his demise in the first season.
- The New CEO: His niece, Jeong Ji-an (played by Kim Hye-jun), steps up as the official head of Murthehelp, the underground weapons shopping mall.
- The Conflict: Instead of just defending the bazaar, the duo launches an all-out counterattack against their rival mercenary syndicate, Babylon.
- New Faces: The original cast is joined by new international stars, including Japanese actors Masaki Okada as the mercenary J, and Hyunri as team leader
Continues with the high octane pace but this time Lee Dong Wook takes a more central role. If you enjoy lots of action
YES
Love in Sync
Romantic comedy fantasy television series starring Kim Myung-soo and Kang Min-ah. The plot follows a former top actress who blocks out all empathy and a renowned psychological counselor who is overwhelmed by the feelings of others. Following a surreal supernatural event called “emotional transference,” the two unexpectedly begin sharing each other’s emotional worlds and slowly rediscover their lost feelings.
- Lead Cast: Kim Myung-soo (L) as Cha Eun-hwan and Kang Min-ah as Yoo Ji-an.
- Supporting Cast: Kwon So-hyun (Han Yi-jin) and Shin Woo-gyum (Dong-kyung).
- Main Premise: A supernatural psychological romance exploring empathy, boundaries, and emotional recovery.
- Episode Count: 8 episodes.
- Original Network: Lifetime Korea and U+ Mobile TV.
- Global Streaming: Available internationally on Disney+ (in selected regions like Japan and Korea) and Viu.
Main Characters
- Cha Eun-hwan (Kim Myung-soo): An expert psychologist who excessively absorbs the feelings of those around him.
- Yoo Ji-an (Kang Min-ah): A former top actress whose career faces a crisis due to her severe lack of empathy.
Somewhat overlooked and arriving with little promotion. It has yet to be watched.
MAYBE
The Husband – see feature. Worth watching YES
The Apartment Job
The Apartment Job is a 2026 South Korean crime-comedy television series starring Ji Sung and Ha Yoon-kyung. The 12-episode series premiered on July 11, 2026, streaming globally on Netflix.
The show follows Park Hae-gang (played by Ji Sung), a former gangster boss running an illegal gambling den. Desperate to raise 10 billion won to save his arrested mentor, he learns about a massive multi-billion won reserve fund hidden inside a newly built, high-end apartment complex.
To pull off the heist and gain control of the money, Hae-gang devises an elaborate scheme: he stages a fake marriage and runs for the position of residents’ association president. He teams up with Kang Ha-ri (played by Ha Yoon-kyung), a struggling law graduate who agrees to act as his fake wife for the payout. However, as Hae-gang infiltrates the complex’s administration, he unintentionally uncovers deep-seated corporate and local corruption, causing him to accidentally transform into a local hero for his neighbors.
👥 Main Cast & Production
- Ji Sung as Park Hae-gang: The charismatic ex-gang boss leading the real estate heist.
- Ha Yoon-kyung as Kang Ha-ri: An aspiring lawyer hiding her identity to take part in the scheme.
- Moon So-ri as Jang Sook-jin: The apartment building’s suspicious local busybody.
- Park Byung-eun as Lee Chung-won: A wealthy penthouse resident and construction mogul who clashes with Hae-gang.
- Director: Jo Yong-won (known for Missing Child and Sketch).
- Screenwriter: Kim Yoon-young (known for My Strange Hero).
MAYBE
Dream to You
Romantic comedy television series starring Hwang In-youp and Lee Hye-ri. The healing, slice-of-life drama premiered on July 13, 2026, Genie TV. Internationally, viewers can stream it on platforms like Rakuten Viki and Viu.
- Director: Yoo Sun-dong (known for The Uncanny Counter and Bad and Crazy)
- Writer: Jung Eun-bi (former assistant writer for Guardian: The Lonely and Great God and Mr. Sunshine)
- Total Episodes: 12 episodes
- Airing Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 KST
- Broadcast Window: 13 July 2026 to 18 August 2026
The storyline explores a “swapped outlook” dynamic between high school exes who cross paths again 15 years later in their 30s:
- Woo Soo-bin (Hwang In-youp): As a teenager, his life was strictly controlled by his parents’ plans. He broke free in his twenties, pursued his passion, and became a genius film director who swept international film festivals. He returns to South Korea looking to find himself and reunite with his past.
- Joo Yi-jae (Lee Hye-ri): In high school, she was a fearless, ambitious aspiring filmmaker who pushed aside all obstacles to create short films. However, the harsh realities of adulthood ground her down. She is now a disillusioned 30-something reporter struggling to make a living, having forgotten her original dreams.
The narrative picks up as Yi-jae tries to cast Soo-bin for a project. They enter into a contract to write and direct a project called Gyeongseong Love Song together. As they work alongside each other in a town named Bunam, they confront their shared past, old heartbreaks, and help each other heal from lost dreams.
Surprisingly interesting, with intriguing characters and a riveting first 4 episodes.
YES
The East Palace
Dark fantasy period drama series that premiered globally on Netflix on 17 July 2026. Co-written by Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won—the creators behind The Guest and Bulgasal: Immortal Souls—the 8-episode series blends supernatural horror with historical palace intrigue.
Set during a fictionalised version of the Joseon Dynasty, the story begins after a mysterious poisoning kills the Crown Prince. Facing threats to his succession, the King secretly hires a ghost-slaying team to clear a decades-old curse out of the palace
- Gu-cheon is an irreverent spirit slayer who has the unique ability to cross into the spirit realm (the Realm of Gwi) and kill vengeful spirits with his sword.
- Saeng-gang is a quiet court lady (and the King’s illegitimate daughter) who possesses the curse of hearing the voices of the dead.
Together, they have to survive dangerous political conspiracies and battle a diverse menagerie of malevolent spirits bound to the Earth by intense resentment.
Key Cast and Characters
- Nam Joo-hyuk as Gu-cheon (marking his highly anticipated first acting role since his mandatory military discharge).
- Roh Yoon-seo as Saeng-gang.
- Cho Seung-woo as the calculated, watchful King.
- Jang Young-nam as the steely Queen Dowager.
Viewer Info & Reception
The series was met with strong viewer engagement, immediately topping Netflix’s chart in South Korea upon its debut. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes praised its fast-paced world-building, exceptional cinematography, and eerie atmosphere. However, some viewers noted that its brief 8-episode runtime rushed some of the complex folklore elements compared to traditional 12-to-16 episode K-dramas. [
All episodes are currently available to stream on the official Netflix platform.
MAYBE
There is a better series called THE HAUNTED PALACE. What The East Palace lacks in entertaining characters, story and humour THE HAUNTED PALACE has in spades. See Feature.
SPOOKY IN LOVE – See feature.
Worth watching – YES
Love on the Menu
Premiered on July 25, 2026, a beloved 2019 Hallmark Channel television film, and a 2023 contemporary romance novel by Mimi Deb.
Stars Ha Seok-jin and EXID’s Hani (Ahn Hee-yeon).
- The Plot: It follows two former lovers who reunite eight years after a painful breakup. Kim Mu-jin returns from Italy as a successful chef to find Han Kyu-rim working at a local side-dish store while struggling to support her siblings. Together, they heal their fractured families through food.
- Where to Watch: You can stream it with English subtitles on platforms like Viki and Viu.
Hank, a passionate gourmet chef, faces severe financial trouble with his restaurant. He reluctantly strikes a deal with Maggie, a cut-throat frozen food executive, to launch a gourmet frozen food line. Despite their opposite personalities, they work together to rescue the business and unexpectedly fall in love.
- Where to Watch: It is available to stream, rent, or buy on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
MAYBE
A Bona Fide Killer
An upcoming South Korean action-thriller television series starring Kong Hyo-jin and Jung Jun-won. The show follows a working mother living a secret double life as a legendary sniper while her journalist husband unknowingly investigates her crimes.
Series Overview
- Release Date: Premieres July 31, 2026
- Episode Count: 14 episodes
- Original Source: Based on the hit webtoon Yubunyeo Killer by GUM and YOON
- Where to Watch: Available with subtitles on Viki
Plot and Cast Details
- Yu Bona (Kong Hyo-jin): A devoted mother and ordinary worker by day who returns from maternity leave to operate as the elite assassin “Kingfisher”.
- Taesung Kwon (Jung Jun-won): Bona’s investigative reporter husband who starts tracking the string of vigilante killings without realizing it is his wife.
MAYBE