8 New K-Dramas Coming to Netflix & Disney+ in July 2026 — From Nam Joo-hyuk’s ‘The East Palace’ to Lee Dong-wook’s ‘A Shop for Killers Season 2’

July 2026 Is a Massive Month for K-Drama Fans

If you have been waiting for a reason to binge-watch Korean dramas this summer, July 2026 is about to deliver in a big way. Netflix, Disney+, and Korean broadcast networks are rolling out an incredible slate of new K-dramas spanning dark fantasy, kidnapping thrillers, occult rom-coms, and revenge sagas. Here are the eight biggest releases you need on your radar.

The Husband — July 4 on KBS2 & Disney+

Min Namgoong returns in intense thriller mode as Kang Tae-ju, a brilliant neurosurgeon who becomes the prime suspect when his wife vanishes the day after he requests a divorce. Forced to go on the run while tracking down his estranged wife, Tae-ju uncovers long-buried secrets about their marriage. Co-starring Lee Seol and Kim Dae-myung, this one is a must-watch for fans of high-stakes mysteries.

The East Palace — July on Netflix

Nam Joo-hyuk leads this dark fantasy historical thriller set in a cursed Joseon palace. The series follows a man who traverses the ghost world and a court lady investigating supernatural horrors within the palace walls. Netflix is betting big on this one as one of its flagship K-drama releases for 2026.

Spooky in Love — TBA on Disney+

Park Eun-bin stars as a hotel heiress who can see ghosts, teaming up with a prosecutor to solve murder cases. Think occult meets romantic comedy — a genre blend that K-dramas do better than anyone else.

A Shop for Killers Season 2 — July on Disney+

Lee Dong-wook returns in the highly anticipated second season of this revenge thriller. Expect answers to lingering questions from Season 1 and an expanded international scope that raises the stakes significantly.

More to Watch

• Family Relationship Certificate (July 6, MBC) — An emotional family melodrama about a strained mother-daughter relationship
• Dream to You — A heartwarming romance where a filmmaker inspires a reporter to rekindle her dreams
• Love in Sync — A fantasy rom-com starring Kim Myung-soo and Kang Min-ah exploring emotional transference
• The Apartment Job — A comedy-drama about a gangster turned accidental hero

The Bottom Line

July 2026 might be the best month for K-dramas all year. Whether you are into dark historical fantasies, adrenaline-pumping thrillers, or feel-good romances, there is something for every Korean drama fan this month. Start clearing your watchlist now.