What to Watch in July

What to Watch in July — Binge-watching chillingly and coolly in midsummer

July, when monsoon season and heatwaves arrive alternately, is a season more enjoyable in front of a screen than outside. We've selected works perfect for binge-watching all at once in your air-conditioned, curtained living room. From chilling occult and thrillers that make you forget the scorching heat, to trending works that will soothe your heat-weary mind. We only considered 'Is it good to watch in July?', regardless of whether it's a movie, drama, or entertainment show.

July's Vibe — Why Occult and Thrillers in Summer?

On a midsummer night, horror works that send shivers down your spine are a seasonal classic. The tension that instantly boosts concentration dulled by the heat, and the strangely refreshing catharsis after watching. This is why July's first recommendations are filled with occult, historical, and thriller genres.

This Month's Picks

• Donggung — 'A palace you can only leave upon death.' An 8-episode Korean-style occult historical drama created by Nam Joo-hyuk, Noh Yoon-seo, and Jo Seung-woo. Releasing on Netflix on July 17th, it's this summer's most anticipated work and the perfect length for a weekend binge-watch.
• Chamgyoyuk — A story about rebuilding a broken classroom. An immersive and trending work that combines refreshing catharsis and a heavy message, making you unable to stop watching even for one episode.

Watch This When You Feel Like This

• If you're craving something spine-chilling — Occult historical drama Donggung. Blows away the scorching heat with fear.
• If you need a refreshing dose of catharsis — Chamgyoyuk. A refreshing blow against frustrating reality.
• If you want to choose more — Pick more by genre or platform from the Drama Hub.

July Binge-watching Tips

• An 8-episode series is good for one weekend day, and for 16-episode series or more, it's comfortable to watch over two or three sessions.
• For occult works watched at night, turning on subtitles can help you better grasp the atmosphere and details.
• If you want to know more after watching, check the characters and key viewing points on each work's page.

One-line Summary

July's keywords are 'chillingly, coolly'. Let's start this summer's first binge-watch with Donggung. Next month, these recommendations will be newly updated.

July New Releases Schedule

The weekend lineup is particularly strong. With Apartment (Ji Sung) and Chilling Romance (Park Eun-bin, Yang Se-jong) airing side-by-side on Saturdays and Sundays, weekend evening options will suddenly expand from mid-July. Check the performance up to the first half of the year in the 2026 First Half Drama Wrap-up.