Netflix August 2026 K-Drama Lineup: Our Sticky Love and Mousetrap Lead a Stacked Schedule

Netflix Is Stacking August 2026 With Two Major K-Drama Premieres

If you thought July was packed with K-drama releases, August 2026 is coming in just as hot. Netflix has officially locked in two highly anticipated Korean originals for next month: Our Sticky Love, a rom-com with a twist, and Mousetrap, a webtoon-based thriller that promises to be one of the most intense dramas of the year. Here is everything you need to know about both shows and why they deserve a spot on your watchlist.

Our Sticky Love — A Rom-Com Built on a Dangerous Lie

Premiering on August 7, Our Sticky Love stars Jung Hae In (Snowdrop, Something in the Rain) and Ha Young in a romantic comedy that starts with a memory loss trope and twists it into something far more compelling. Ha Young plays Go Eun-sae, an ambitious prosecutor who wakes up in a hospital after an accident with zero memory of her past. Standing by her bedside is Jang Tae-ha (Jung Hae In), a boxing coach from a quiet countryside town who calmly insists that he is her boyfriend.

What follows is a charming, chaotic, and occasionally dangerous ride. Eun-sae moves to Yeot Village, sharing a home with a man she does not trust but has no choice but to rely on. The teaser hints at a darker subplot involving crime boss Baek Sang-gil, played by Heo Sung Tae (Squid Game), suggesting that Eun-sae's missing memories may be tied to something far more sinister than a simple accident. Think Crash Landing on You meets amnesia thriller — and honestly, we are here for it.

Mousetrap — Ryu Jun Yeol and Sul Kyung Gu in a Webtoon Thriller

Arriving in the third quarter of 2026, Mousetrap is adapted from the popular webtoon Field Mouse and stars Ryu Jun Yeol (Alienoid, Reply 1988) and veteran actor Sul Kyung Gu (The Moon, Memoir of a Murderer). The plot follows Moon Je, a reclusive novelist who loses everything — his name, identity, and fortune — to a mysterious figure known only as the "Rat." To reclaim his life, he is forced to form an unlikely alliance with No Ja, a ruthless loan shark who once pursued him.

The series promises a mind-bending chase where the line between reality and deception blurs. With Netflix leaning heavily into webtoon adaptations (like the upcoming Hellbound Season 2 and The Witch spin-off), Mousetrap is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about K-dramas of the year. If you love psychological thrillers with high stakes and morally gray characters, this one is for you.

More K-Dramas to Watch on Netflix This August

Beyond these two premieres, Netflix is also expanding its K-drama library with more webtoon adaptations and returning favorites. The streamer has been investing heavily in Korean content, with titles like A Shop for Killers Season 2 (Disney+, also streaming globally), Love in Sync starring Kim Myung-soo and Kang Min-ah, and the webtoon-driven Our Sticky Love and Mousetrap leading the charge. According to Netflix's 2026 K-Content Lineup, the platform has at least a dozen more K-drama projects in development, many of them based on digital comics.

Whether you are in the mood for a lighthearted rom-com or a gritty identity thriller, Netflix's August 2026 K-drama slate has something for everyone. Mark your calendars for August 7 and keep an eye out for Mousetrap later in the quarter.