We Must Stop the Trigger of Anger! 'Trigger' and Other New OTT Releases for the Fourth Week of July 2025 (7/23~7/30)

Taylor Contents Editor Hong Seon

Is it said that fighting fire with fire? This week's new OTT releases are hot in many ways, with plenty of exciting stories. A fierce series about two people who must stop the anger of people caused by illegal firearms and a survival mission variety show returning with an unprecedented scale will add to the heat of the living room. Additionally, the summer's hotter youth energy meets rugby sports, delivering a thrilling reversal to viewers. Don't miss the cute virus movie that makes you fall in love 100% if you get caught. The new OTT releases for the fourth week of July are hot in theme but will leave you with a refreshing feeling after watching. How about forgetting the summer heat for a moment with these works?

Trigger – A Social Disaster Drama Caused by Illegal Firearms

Streaming: Netflix

Release Date: July 25 (Friday) / Not suitable for minors

Running Time: 10 episodes

Cast: Kim Nam-gil, Kim Young-kwang, Gil Hae-yeon, Park Hoon, etc.

#KoreanDrama #NetflixOriginal #Action #Crime #Thriller

Trigger is an action thriller depicting the story of two men who take up arms for their own reasons amidst the delivery of illegal firearms of unknown origin in South Korea and the constant occurrence of gun incidents. Directed and written by Kwon Oh-seung of Midnight, it portrays a social disaster drama caused by illegal firearms in a fierce and meaningful way.

Trigger has garnered much attention for the meeting of Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang. Kim Nam-gil plays Lee Do, a police officer who takes up arms to uphold justice. He captures the protagonist's inner struggle to protect the last remaining justice in a society increasingly engulfed in chaos with a weighty performance. Kim Young-kwang plays Moon Baek, a mysterious ally and arms broker to Lee Do. He delivers a charming performance that adds a suitable pause to a potentially heavy story with his free-spirited character. The drama questions the stories of those who took up arms for different reasons in a nightmare-like reality where firearms are delivered, leaving a bittersweet aftertaste and food for thought. Who is delivering firearms to people? Can Lee Do and Moon Baek control the triggers in the hearts of people in a chaotic world where safety devices are removed? Let's meet the highly anticipated series Trigger at home this weekend on Netflix.

The Great Escape: The Story – A Survival Mission Returning with Unprecedented Scale

Streaming: Tving

Release Date: July 23 (Wednesday) / Suitable for ages 15 and up

Running Time: 11 episodes

Cast: Kang Ho-dong, Kim Dong-hyun, Yoo Byung-jae, Ko Kyung-pyo, Baek Hyun, Yeo Jin-goo

#KoreanVariety #Mystery #Adventure #Laughter

The Great Escape, which showcased the true value of escape variety shows, returns with new escapees. Tving Original The Great Escape: The Story boasts an unprecedented scale and a dense worldview, enhancing suspense with a story full of mystery. With original members Kang Ho-dong, Kim Dong-hyun, and Yoo Byung-jae still on board, new faces like Ko Kyung-pyo, Baek Hyun, and Yeo Jin-goo join to amplify the fun of escaping with a unique combination.

In particular, this work presents a structure where the narratives between episodes are connected for the first time in the series, increasing immersion. A total of five episodes interlock like a puzzle to complete a larger picture, with missions unfolding in different spaces serving as both bait and keys to solutions. Viewers must follow the clues placed throughout the escapees' perspectives to uncover the hidden mysteries until the end. The chemistry and chaotic antics of the cast will deliver both thrills and laughter. Episodes 1 and 2 are currently available on Tving as of July 23, with two episodes updated every Wednesday.

Virus - If You Get It, You Will Definitely Fall in Love?!

Streaming: Netflix

Release Date: July 30 (Wednesday) / Suitable for ages 12 and up

Running Time: 98 minutes

Cast: Bae Doona, Kim Yoon-seok, Jang Ki-ha, Son Seok-koo, etc.

#KoreanFilm #Romance #Comedy #Disaster #Unique

There is a virus like this in the world. When you get it, your heart races, and you feel like you will fall in love with someone. The virus in Virus, which will be released on Netflix on July 30, is like this. It tells the story of Taek-seon, who is infected with a 100% fatality rate virus that makes you fall in love without reason, as he meets his single researcher Soo-pil, his long-time classmate Yeon-woo, and the only expert who can create a cure, Lee Kyun, after its release in May, knocking on the doors of home theaters through Netflix.

While many films focusing on viruses and pandemics have emphasized disaster, horror, and thriller, this work uniquely focuses on 'romance'. It comically unravels the emotions of love and the meaning of love that were previously unknown through the virus, creating a consistently warm atmosphere. Centered around Bae Doona, who seems like she would make you fall for the love virus just by watching, along with Kim Yoon-seok, who has a strange chemistry with her, and the scene-stealing comic performances of Jang Ki-ha and Son Seok-koo will fill you with good energy after watching.

The Winning Try – Their Energy is Hotter than Summer

Streaming: Wavve, Netflix

Release Date: July 25 (Saturday) / Suitable for ages 15 and up

Running Time: 12 episodes

Cast: Yoon Kye-sang, Lim Se-mi, Kim Yo-han, etc.

#KoreanDrama #SBSDrama #Sports #Hot #Touching #Rugby

SBS, the home of sports dramas like Racket Boys and Stove League, presents another story that believes in the value of sweat. SBS Friday-Saturday drama The Winning Try follows the eccentric director Joo Ga-ram and the perennial underdog Hanyang High School rugby team as they race towards victory in the National Sports Festival. Written by Im Jin-ah, who won the Best Work Award at the SBS Script Contest for this work, and co-directed by Jang Young-seok, who co-directed Model Taxi 2.

Yoon Kye-sang, who returns to SBS after 16 years with this work, plays the problem director Joo Ga-ram, delivering a hot message to those who have lost their way amidst the comedic rhythm of chaos. Lim Se-mi plays the playing coach of the shooting department, Baek Ji, who is entangled with Joo Ga-ram, and Kim Yo-han plays Seong-jun, the only pride and captain of the struggling rugby team, adding richness to the story. Each episode captivates with thrilling rugby matches, and The Winning Try will make you feel an inexplicable comfort and thrill from the underdog team's rebellion. Let's dive into the hotter youth energy than this summer with The Winning Try.