TL;DR — 3 things to know before you start watching
- Stream it on Netflix — no VPN needed. Spooky in Love is confirmed on Netflix worldwide, with new episodes appearing a few hours after each Korean broadcast, English subtitles included. It has no confirmed Viki listing as of this writing.
- New episodes drop every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 PM KST. The show airs two episodes per weekend on tvN. Netflix's international upload follows shortly after, so most viewers outside Korea see each episode within the same day.
- 12 episodes total, running July 18 – August 23, 2026. That's six weekends of two episodes each. Since Netflix keeps every released episode on demand, you can start at episode 1 anytime and binge at your own pace.
What Is Spooky in Love?
A ghost-seeing heiress, a prosecutor who's terrified of ghosts, and one touch that changes everything.
Spooky in Love is a romance-mystery series airing on tvN, starring Park Eun-bin as Cheon Yeo-ri, a wealthy hotel CEO who has kept a lifelong secret: she can see ghosts. Yang Se-jong plays Ma Kang-uk, an ace prosecutor who is, inconveniently, terrified of the supernatural. When the pair discover that a single touch between them makes for an unexpectedly effective crime-solving combination, they team up to crack unsolved murders — with plenty of slow-burn romance along the way.
The series is written by Choi Jung-mi and directed by Lee Min-soo, and is loosely inspired by the 2011 Korean film Spellbound. It premiered July 18, 2026, and quickly built buzz for its blend of horror-tinged comedy, courtroom-style mystery, and romance — a combination that has made it one of tvN's most talked-about weekend dramas of the summer.
New to K-drama? Spooky in Love is a good entry point if you enjoy shows that mix genres — it plays like a supernatural procedural with a romantic comedy running underneath. Each episode runs about 70 minutes, closer to a mini-movie than a typical 45-minute drama episode.
Where to Watch
Confirmed platforms for viewers outside Korea.
| Platform | Availability | English Subtitles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix | Confirmed, worldwide* | Yes, same day | Uploads a few hours after the Korean broadcast. Included with standard and ad-supported plans in most regions. |
| tvN (linear TV) | Korea only | No | Original broadcast Sat & Sun 9:10 PM KST — not accessible to viewers outside Korea without a Korean cable subscription. |
| Viki | Not currently listed | — | No confirmed Viki release as of this writing. Worth checking back — some tvN titles pick up a secondary license later in the run. |
*Netflix catalog availability can vary slightly by country. If the title doesn't appear in search, check your account's country/region setting.
Subtitle languages: Netflix typically ships Spooky in Love with English plus several other language subtitle tracks. Change it from the episode's Audio & Subtitles menu (the speech-bubble icon) — no separate app or extension needed.
Episode Release Schedule
12 episodes, two per weekend, six weekends total.
| Weekend | Episodes | Air Dates (KST) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 – 2 | Jul 18 – Jul 19, 2026 |
| 2 | 3 – 4 | Jul 25 – Jul 26, 2026 |
| 3 | 5 – 6 | Aug 1 – Aug 2, 2026 |
| 4 | 7 – 8 | Aug 8 – Aug 9, 2026 |
| 5 | 9 – 10 | Aug 15 – Aug 16, 2026 |
| 6 | 11 – 12 (Finale) | Aug 22 – Aug 23, 2026 |
Time zone check: 9:10 PM KST is 12:10 PM UTC / 5:10 AM US Pacific (previous day) / 8:10 AM US Eastern (previous day). Netflix's international episode usually posts a few hours after the KST broadcast, so most viewers outside Korea won't see it until later the same day, their time.
Full Cast
Who plays who in Spooky in Love.
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Park Eun-bin | Cheon Yeo-ri | Hotel CEO and heiress who has secretly seen ghosts her whole life |
| Yang Se-jong | Ma Kang-uk | Ace prosecutor, terrified of the supernatural, unlikely crime-solving partner |
| Ong Seong-wu | Kang Min-hwan | Key supporting role in the central mystery |
| Jo Hye-joo | Cheon Ha-ri | Supporting cast |
| Baek Ji-won | Ok Gye-hee | Supporting cast |
| Ye Su-jeong | Baek Kyung-ja | Supporting cast |
| Kim Min-chul | Kang Ji-hwan | Supporting cast |
| Kim Do-wan | Park Seung-jae | Supporting cast |
| Lee Dal | Cheon Dong-jun | Supporting cast |
How to Start Watching — 5 Steps
From opening the app to your first episode with English subtitles.
1
Open Netflix and search "Spooky in Love"
Use the Netflix app or website. If it doesn't appear in search, double-check that your account's country/region matches where you're actually located — catalogs vary slightly by country.
2
Start from Episode 1
All released episodes are available on demand — you don't need to wait for a "premiere" or watch live. Start at episode 1 whenever it suits you.
3
Set your subtitle language
Tap the speech-bubble/dialogue icon during playback and select English (or your preferred language) from the Subtitles list. This can be set once and it carries over episode to episode.
4
Check the schedule before you go looking for new episodes
New episodes post on Netflix a few hours after the Saturday/Sunday 9:10 PM KST broadcast — see the schedule table above so you're not refreshing early.
5
Avoid spoilers if you're behind
Korean recap sites and social media move fast right after each weekend broadcast. If you're catching up later in the week, mute the show's name or hashtag on social platforms until you're caught up.
Mistakes to Avoid
Common trip-ups for international viewers.
SKIP Searching for it on Viki first
There's no confirmed Viki listing for Spooky in Love as of this writing. Go straight to Netflix to save yourself the search — it's the confirmed, reliable option internationally.
SKIP Refreshing for new episodes right at 9:10 PM KST
The Korean tvN broadcast and the Netflix international upload aren't simultaneous — Netflix typically posts a few hours later. Check back later in the evening (Korea time) rather than exactly at air time.
SKIP Confusing this with a webtoon-to-drama adaptation
Spooky in Love is an original screenplay, not adapted from an existing webtoon or novel. The webtoon version actually launched afterward, based on the drama — not the other way around.
SKIP Browsing K-drama social media if you're behind
Because two episodes air every weekend, spoiler discussion moves quickly. If you're catching up mid-week, avoid drama hashtags and recap headlines until you're current.
SKIP Assuming your Netflix region has it under the English title
Some regions list the show under a slightly different localized title. If "Spooky in Love" doesn't turn up, try searching the lead actors' names (Park Eun-bin or Yang Se-jong) instead.
"Went in for the ghost-hunting premise, stayed for how genuinely funny Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong's chemistry is. Watching two episodes a week on Netflix is a nice change of pace from binge-dumping a whole season at once."
r/kdramarecommends · early buzz thread · July 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Netflix is the confirmed global home for Spooky in Love. New episodes land on Netflix worldwide a few hours after they broadcast on tvN in Korea, with English subtitles (and several other languages) available from the moment each episode goes up. You do not need a VPN or a Korean IP address to watch it.
Spooky in Love premiered July 18, 2026 and releases two new episodes every weekend — Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 PM KST on tvN. The season runs six weekends: episodes 1-2 (Jul 18-19), 3-4 (Jul 25-26), 5-6 (Aug 1-2), 7-8 (Aug 8-9), 9-10 (Aug 15-16), and the finale 11-12 (Aug 22-23, 2026). Netflix uploads each episode a few hours after the Korean broadcast.
Spooky in Love is confirmed and streaming on Netflix worldwide (availability can vary slightly by country/region, and in the US it's included with both Netflix Standard with Ads and standard plans). As of this writing there is no confirmed Viki listing for the series — Netflix is the reliable option for international viewers. Some tvN titles pick up a secondary Viki license later in their run, so it's worth checking back if Viki is your preferred platform.
Spooky in Love runs for 12 episodes in total, each roughly 70 minutes long, airing in pairs across six weekends from July 18 to August 23, 2026.
The leads are Park Eun-bin as Cheon Yeo-ri, a hotel-heiress CEO who secretly sees ghosts, and Yang Se-jong as Ma Kang-uk, a prosecutor who is terrified of them — until a single touch turns the two into an unlikely crime-solving duo. Ong Seong-wu plays Kang Min-hwan. The supporting cast includes Jo Hye-joo, Baek Ji-won, Ye Su-jeong, Kim Min-chul, Kim Do-wan, and Lee Dal.
Yes. Netflix keeps every released episode available to stream on demand, so you can start from episode 1 at any point in the run and binge at your own pace — you don't need to watch live or in sync with the Korean broadcast. The one thing to watch out for is spoilers: Korean recap articles and social media move fast after each weekend airing, so mute related keywords if you're behind.
No — it's an original screenplay by Choi Jung-mi, directed by Lee Min-soo, loosely inspired by the 2011 Korean film Spellbound rather than adapted from a webtoon or novel. Interestingly, it went the other direction: an official webtoon adaptation of the drama itself launched on Naver Webtoon on July 17, 2026, with an international rollout across seven countries planned for mid-August.