New K-Dramas on Netflix in August 2026: Jung Hae In's 'Our Sticky Love' Leads the Pack

New K-Dramas on Netflix in August 2026: Jung Hae In's 'Our Sticky Love' Leads the Pack

If you thought July was stacked with K-dramas, just wait until you see what August has in store. Netflix is dropping a fresh batch of Korean content that ranges from amnesia-fueled rom-coms to pulse-pounding identity thrillers — and honestly, your watchlist is about to get very busy.

Leading the charge is Our Sticky Love, a romantic comedy starring Jung Hae In and Ha Young that's already generating serious buzz ahead of its August 7 premiere. But that's not all — Netflix is also rolling out the webtoon adaptation Mousetrap and setting the stage for even more webtoon-to-screen projects later this year. Let's break it all down.

Our Sticky Love: Amnesia, Taffy, and a Very Suspicious Boyfriend

Premiering August 7, Our Sticky Love might just be the most charmingly chaotic rom-com of the summer. The series stars Jung Hae In (known for Snowdrop and D.P.) as Jang Tae-ha, a laid-back boxing coach living in a sleepy countryside village, and Ha Young (from Face Me) as Go Eun-sae, a sharp, ambitious prosecutor for the Anti-Corruption Investigation Department at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office.

Here's where it gets wild: Eun-sae wakes up in a hospital with zero memories after an accident. Before she can even process what happened, Tae-ha shows up and casually claims he's her boyfriend. With no past, no proof, and nowhere else to go, Eun-sae reluctantly follows him to Yeot Village — a quiet countryside town famous for its traditional Korean taffy (yeot) shops. The tagline says it all: "No past, no proof. He's my only clue!"

The newly released teaser poster captures the awkward dynamic perfectly — Tae-ha with an easy, relaxed smile, Eun-sae looking completely lost, both standing outside a modest home in a village that feels worlds away from her prosecutor life in Seoul. But don't let the rom-com vibes fool you. The teaser also introduces Heo Sung Tae (Squid Game, The Glory) as crime boss Baek Sang-gil, hinting that Eun-sae's missing memories might be tied to something far more dangerous than a simple accident. Expect the show to blend sweet romance with genuine tension.

Mousetrap: A Webtoon Thriller About Losing Your Entire Identity

Also dropping in Q3 2026 (likely August) is Mousetrap, one of Netflix's most anticipated webtoon-to-K-drama adaptations. The premise is pure nightmare fuel: a writer wakes up to discover that a mysterious impostor has stolen his entire identity — fingerprints, finances, friends, everything. Forced to fight for his own name, the story turns into a gripping identity thriller that's been described as part psychological drama, part cat-and-mouse chase.

Mousetrap leads Netflix's aggressive push into webtoon adaptations, which includes Road (starring Son Suk Ku and Nagayama Eita as detectives chasing a serial killer across Seoul and Tokyo), Take Charge of My Heart (a quirky rom-com where a man with a failing artificial heart meets a woman who can literally recharge it), and the highly anticipated live-action Solo Leveling series — though that one won't hit screens until late 2027 at the earliest.

The Bottom Line

August 2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic month for K-drama fans. Our Sticky Love brings the perfect mix of rom-com chaos and mystery, anchored by Jung Hae In's undeniable charm and Ha Young's comedic timing. Meanwhile, Mousetrap offers something completely different — a tense, high-concept thriller that proves webtoons can translate into seriously compelling television.

Mark your calendars: Our Sticky Love hits Netflix on August 7. Whether you're in it for the romance, the mystery, or just Jung Hae In being effortlessly charming in a countryside village, this one's worth the watch. And with Mousetrap, Road, and Take Charge of My Heart following close behind, Netflix is making sure your K-drama drought doesn't last long.