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Ready for ZAPZEE’s Insight? Some rookies will shine this month alongside veteran artists like TWICE, EVNNE, and Stray Kids. New K-Dramas and movies starring YoonA, Ma Dong Seok, Lee Jin Wook, Lee Bo Young, Park Hyung Sik and more will also delight fans as they grace our screens! Don’t wait, and check out ZAPZEE’s insights now.
K-Pop Comebacks
Plenty of new debuts and rookie comebacks can be expected this August. TWICE are aiming to own the summer theme but may have competition with some of the incredible boy groups who have teased us with their amazing teasers and summer photoshoots.
ZAPZEE Insight: Popular K-Pop Comebacks and Dramas of July 2025
SAY MY NAME
Girl group SAY MY NAME will come back on August 1st with their 1st album iLy one year after debut. They shared various member teasers and even merch to celebrate their anniversary.
EVNNE
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Jellyfish Entertainment’s long-standing group EVNNE are wooing fans with their 5th mini-album LOVE ANECDOTE(S) . The teasers feature flirty track list titles and chic street photos of the boys sporting leather and denim styles. Set to release August 4th.
N.TOP
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Boy group N.TOP will debut and release their 1st album WE:DISCONNECT on August 6th. The overwhelmingly cute group are preparing a showcase in Japan to gain international attention as well. The new album will reveal a new side of the boys.
At.Heart
On August 13th, fans can welcome girl group At.Heart and enjoy their debut track “Plot Twist.” Solo shots of the members can be seen on their sns, alongside dance cover videos, which makes each member appear fierce.
SE SO NEON
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Soloist SE SO NEON released her single “New Romantic” this month but will continue pleasing fans with the release of her album NOW on August 15th. Her bright life in LA shines through in her MV settings and fun teasers.
Hi-Fi Unicorn
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International boy group Hi-Fi Unicorn already gained attention for their Asia Tour announcement, but excited fans even more with news of their 2nd single “Teenage Blue” releasing on August 20th. The summer photos have an American feel that emphasizes their charming qualities.
TWICE
TWICE have yet to take a break as they keep coming at fans with newer and better tracks. On August 27th, the hit girl group of JYP will release their 6th Japanese album, ENEMY . The girls look seriously powerful in their teasers that showcase an electric guitar riff. Mark your calendars for a must-see comeback.
LUN8
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Boy group LUN8 will also return on August 27th with their first Japanese album, Elevation . The teasers show the boys looking mature, chic and sophisticated. Fans can’t stop guessing if they will return with a ballad or a smooth and lovely track.
K-Dramas
A plethora of K-Dramas await fans this August! It seems romance will be the winning theme this summer as plenty of love stories featuring familiar favorites dominate the list. See which K-dramas you should add to your watch list next and save the dates.
Mary Kills People
The MBC thriller airing August 1st stars Lee Bo Young and Lee Min Ki. Viewers already have goosebumps due to its eerie teasers. The suspenseful drama follows a detective who seeks to solve the mystery of the death of a doctor who helps incurable patients.
My Lovely Journey
Airing August 2nd, the delightful healing drama is based on a Japanese drama of the same name. My Lovely Journey depicts the process of an idol-turned-travel reporter realizing his true success while carrying out requested trips on behalf of others. A journey all can relate to, it features Gong Seung Yeon and Yun Jun Sang.
Beyond The Bar
The JTBC drama Beyond The Bar will also air on August 2nd. A righteous and confident lawyer named Hyo Min is a bit awkward but becomes a fledgling lawyer through her partner lawyer Seok Hoon. The partnership dynamic between Lee Jin Wook and Jung Chae Yeon is expected to suck viewers in. Can it do as well as Law In The City ?
Love, Take Two
Airing on August 4th, a single mom and her medical student daughter start anew after unexpected circumstances that shook up their lives. But the story of love blossoms after a second chance comes along. The drama conveys the message of living for today through its healing plot and charming characters played by Yum Jung Ah and Park Hae Joon .
Our Golden Days
Everyone has their glory days. The drama , airing on August 9th, features a wide cast, with each person going through their own scenarios that reflect a different generation’s golden period. Jung Il Woo , Jung In Seon and Yoon Hyun Min act their hearts out in this melodrama. Which character will you relate to the most?
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
Cooking shows aren’t overrated, and Girls’ Generation YoonA and Lee Chae Min prove it. The fantasy romantic comedy tells the tale of a chef who travels in time to become the personal chef of a king. Can she survive the worst tyrant of the past? The drama airs August 16th.
My Troublesome Star
Forget romance and get ready to die laughing! This comedy highlights the life of an idol after she suddenly becomes a middle-aged woman. How will she handle the change from glitz and glam to drab and unfab? The hilarious series starring Uhm Jung Hwa airs August 18th.
Twelve
The hype surrounding Ma Dong Seok ‘s upcoming drama, Twelve , has left fans on the edge of their seats. Alongside Park Hyung Sik , Seo In Guk and Sung Dong Il, 12 angels, inspired by the zodiac, live among humans to protect them from evil spirits. The series premieres on August 23rd on Disney Plus.
Aema
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A 1980s fictional comedy that contains the struggles of Hee Ran and Joo Ae, who work tirelessly to create the film “Madame Aema.” It is a story about the fierce lives of actors behind their splendid glory and is based on real events. Lee Ha Nee is expected to steal the show with her stylish acting.
Korean Movie
Pretty Crazy
YoonA is the scene-stealer this August, appearing in two dramas. Pretty Crazy depicts an unemployed man starting a part-time job to watch over Seonji. A normal woman at first, she wakes up as a demon every morning and has an extraordinary mission to steal his soul. Will Ahn Bo Hyeon survive the chaos to unfold on August 13th?
