Looking for your next K-drama binge? Start with A Shop for Killers season 2, the high-stakes thriller that returns with sharper twists, deeper conspiracies, and edge-of-your-seat cat-and-mouse chases. If you loved its mix of suspense and moral ambiguity, this curated lineup of 2026’s other trending Korean dramas will keep your watchlist full.
What to watch next
- Spooky in Love (tvN/Netflix, from July 18, 2026): A supernatural rom-com where a ghost-seeing chaebol heiress teams up with a fearless prosecutor to solve unjust deaths, blending chillers with chemistry.
- Apartment Job (JTBC/Netflix, from July 11, 2026): Ji Sung’s first Netflix original flips his usual intensity into a grounded, character-driven story about life, work, and unexpected connections in a Seoul apartment complex.
- The East Palace (Netflix, all 8 episodes from July 17, 2026): A dark fantasy set in a cursed royal palace, following a spirit-walking man and a court lady who hears the dead as they unravel deadly secrets.
- A Bone Fide Killer (MBC, from July 31, 2026): Gong Hyo Jin returns as “Kingfisher,” a working-mom sniper hunting untouchable criminals while hiding her identity from her journalist husband and a relentless detective.
Ready to queue them up? These titles balance thrills, romance, and moral complexity—perfect for viewers who like their K-dramas smart, stylish, and relentlessly bingeable. Read more about on-going and more on ScreenVerse Chornicles.
A Shop for Killers season 2: About the series and episodes.
A Shop for Killers season 2 starts from season 1 suspense and some answers like why Jeong Jiman (Lee Dong Wook) fake death? And where is Jian (Kim Hye-jun) after events in season 1. Are there new threats? Also the dynamic relationship of Jeong Jiman and Jeong Jian. Till now there are around 4 episodes out of 8 available on JioHotstar (in India and Disney+ and Hulu worldwide).
On Wednesday 2 new episodes will be out. Till now season 2 A shop for Killers is getting strong and critical response.
Spooky In Love –
The K-drama series Spooky in Love centers on Ma Gang-uk (Yang Se-jong), a skilled prosecutor, and Cheon Yeo-ri (Park Eun-bin), a ghost-seeing woman who keeps others away. They work well together to solve cold cases. As of August 2, 2026, six of the twelve episodes had been broadcast on tvN and Netflix. New episodes of Spooky in Love will be out on Saturday and Sunday. Episode 5th is out and Episode 6 is coming this Sunday on Netflix.
The East Palace –
On July 17, 2026, the eight-episode South Korean dark fantasy television series East Palace debuted on Netflix. The show, which was co-written by Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won and directed by Choi Jung-kyu, skillfully combines traditional Korean folklore, supernatural horror, and palace intrigue from the Joseon era.
Apartment Job-
The Apartment Job, a South Korean crime-comedy series available on Netflix, centers on Park Hae-gang (Ji Sung), a former gang boss who stands for president of an apartment residents’ organization in order to steal a secret reserve fund worth 10 billion won in order to free his mentor who is incarcerated. The total episodes of The Apartment Job is 8 out of 12.
A Bone Fide Killer –
A Bona Fide Killer centers on Yoo Bo-na (Kong Hyo-jin), a regular working mother who works undercover as “Kingfisher,” a renowned sniper who pursues lawbreakers. She resumes her lethal work after a three-year hiatus while attempting to conceal it from her husband, an investigative writer. You can watch A bone fide killer 2 episodes on Rakuten Viki.
Conclusion
If you’re building a K-drama watchlist that balances suspense, heart, and sharp character work, this season’s lineup delivers on all fronts. Start with A Shop for Killers 2, which picks up right where season 1 left off—unraveling Jeong Jin-man’s faked death, tracking down Jian, and introducing fresh threats while deepening the father–daughter dynamic. With four of eight episodes out on Disney+/Hulu worldwide (and JioHotstar in India), the series is already drawing strong critical response, and two new episodes drop this Wednesday.
What’s trending now
- Spooky in Love (tvN/Netflix): Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong lead a ghost-seeing heiress and a passionate prosecutor solving cold cases; six of twelve episodes have aired as of Aug 2, with new episodes every Sat–Sun.
- Apartment Job (Netflix): Ji Sung’s first Netflix original blends crime and comedy as a former gang boss runs for apartment residents’ president to steal a 10 billion won reserve fund; 8 of 12 episodes are out.
- The East Palace (Netflix, 8 episodes): A Joseon-era dark fantasy about a spirit-walking man and a court lady who hears the dead, uncovering a cursed palace’s secrets.
- A Bone Fide Killer (MBC, from July 31): Kong Hyo-jin returns as “Kingfisher,” a working-mom sniper hunting untouchable criminals while hiding her identity; two episodes are available on Rakuten Viki.
Recently wrapped (if you want closure)
- See You at Work Tomorrow (tvN/Prime, ended July 28): A grounded workplace romance where Cha Ji-yoon and Kang Si-woo overcome office politics and personal doubts, ending with a hopeful, marriage-forward future.
- Reactivated Agent Kim (SBS, ended July 25): A 10-episode spy thriller that concludes with Agent Kim faking his death to escape accountability, then reuniting with his daughter to start new lives under fresh identities.
For ongoing updates, episode guides, and deeper dives into these series and more, follow ScreenVerse Chronicles.
FAQs: A Shop for Killers 2 and Other Trending K-Dramas
What is A Shop for Killers Season 2 about?
Season 2 continues from the cliffhangers of season 1, exploring why Jeong Jin-man faked his death, where Jian is after the season 1 events, and what new threats emerge. It also deepens the father–daughter dynamic between Jin-man and Jian.
How many episodes of A Shop for Killers Season 2 are out?
As of early August 2026, four of eight episodes are available on Disney+/Hulu worldwide and on JioHotstar in India, with two new episodes releasing every Wednesday.
Where can I watch A Shop for Killers Season 2?
Stream it on Disney+ and Hulu globally, and on JioHotstar in India.
What is Spooky in Love about and how many episodes are out?
Spooky in Love is a supernatural rom-com on tvN/Netflix about Ma Gang-uk (Yang Se-jong), a prosecutor, and Cheon Yeo-ri (Park Eun-bin), a ghost-seeing heiress, who team up to solve cold cases. As of August 2, 2026, six of twelve episodes have aired; new episodes drop Saturday and Sunday.
What is Apartment Job about and how many episodes are released?
Apartment Job (Netflix) follows Park Hae-gang (Ji Sung), a former gang boss who runs for apartment residents’ president to steal a secret 10 billion won reserve fund to free his mentor. As of early August, eight of twelve episodes are out.
What is The East Palace about and where can I watch it?
The East Palace is an eight-episode Joseon-era dark fantasy on Netflix about a man who walks the spirit world and a court lady who hears the dead, unraveling deadly secrets in a cursed royal palace. All eight episodes debuted on July 17, 2026.
What is A Bone Fide Killer about and where can I watch it?
A Bone Fide Killer (MBC) centers on Yoo Bo-na (Kong Hyo-jin), a working mother who secretly operates as “Kingfisher,” a sniper hunting lawbreakers. She resumes her work after three years while hiding it from her journalist husband. Two episodes are available on Rakuten Viki; the series premiered July 31, 2026.
Which popular K-dramas recently ended that I can binge?
- See You at Work Tomorrow (tvN/Prime): A workplace romance that concluded on July 28, 2026, with a hopeful, marriage-forward ending for Cha Ji-yoon and Kang Si-woo.tonboriday+2
- Reactivated Agent Kim (SBS): A 10-episode spy thriller that ended on July 25, 2026, with Agent Kim faking his death and reuniting with his daughter to start new lives under fresh identities.
Where can I find episode guides and updates?
For ongoing updates, episode schedules, and deeper dives into these series and more, follow ScreenVerse Chronicles.