korean new drama 2025

Here is a list of highly anticipated Korean dramas scheduled to air in 2025. Please note that broadcast dates can change due to production schedules, and some shows may slip into early 2026. Highly Anticipated (Confirmed for 2025) These are major projects with star-studded casts that have confirmed release windows. The Price of Confession (Netflix) Cast: Kim Soo-hyun, Jeon Ji-hyun (Jun Ji-hyun) Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Romance Plot: A woman wrongly accused of murder forms a dangerous alliance with a mysterious woman who holds the key to her freedom. This is a massive reunion of the My Love from the Star leads. Status: Likely H2 2025 (filming in early 2025) When the Stars Gossip (tvN / Netflix) Cast: Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin Genre: Sci-fi Romance, Comedy Plot: A romantic comedy set on a space station. Lee Min-ho plays a wealthy tourist/gynecologist, and Gong Hyo-jin plays an astronaut. This is the most expensive K-drama ever produced. Status: Confirms Premiere: January 4, 2025 (A very early 2025 release). 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife (tvN) Cast: Joo Ji-hoon, Jung Yu-mi Genre: Historical, Romance, Comedy Plot: A satirical historical drama. A prince desperately tries to avoid becoming king, while a woman from the modern world (or a very modern-minded Joseon woman) gets entangled in his schemes. Status: Likely mid-2025. Genie, Give Me a House / Squid Game Season 3 (Netflix) Genre: Horror, Thriller, Drama Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-joon, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Yoo Seung-ho, T.O.P (Choi Seung-hyun) Plot: The final season of the global phenomenon. Gi-hun continues his rebellion against the Front Man. New games, new players, and a definitive conclusion. Status: Confirmed for Summer or Fall 2025. (Season 2 airs Dec 26, 2024; S3 was filmed back-to-back). The Dark Young Lady (Netflix / Studio N) Cast: Han So-hee Genre: Action, Thriller, Noir Plot: Based on a popular webtoon. A young woman who was raised as a "fixer" by a crime syndicate gets a second chance at life and seeks revenge. Status: Filming late 2024, release very likely H2 2025. Nine Puzzle (SBS / Disney+) Cast: Kim Da-mi, Son Suk-ku Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Psychological Plot: Ten years after a murder case, a criminal profiler (Kim Da-mi) and a detective (Son Suk-ku) reopen the investigation. The killer sends a puzzle box to the police, forcing them to face a dark secret. Status: Confirms for 2025. Dear Hyeri (ENA / Genie TV) Cast: Shin Hye-sun, Lee Jin-wook Genre: Romance, Melodrama, Psychological Plot: A unique romance between a woman with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and a man who works at a radio station. Shin Hye-sun will play two very different characters. The Whirlwind (Netflix) Cast: Sol Kyung-gu, Kim Hee-ae Genre: Political Thriller Plot: A high-stakes political drama about a prime minister who tries to assassinate the president to expose corruption, and a deputy prime minister who tries to stop him. Status: Filming finished. Likely early 2025. Other Notable 2025 Dramas Karma (Netflix): A dark, twisty crime thriller starring Park Hae-soo, Shin Min-ah, and Lee Hee-joon. Connections between strangers spiral into violence. (Filming began mid-2024). Wife of a 21st Century (MBC): An office romance/slice-of-life drama about a woman who becomes the "wife" of a wealthy CEO for a contract. Study Group (TVING): From the director of Weak Hero Class 1. A boy who wants to study but is only good at fighting forms a study group to get into a top university. Melo Movie (Netflix): A romantic comedy from the writer of Our Beloved Summer, set in the film industry. The Remarried Empress (Netflix): Based on the hit webtoon. A dramatic romance about an empress who is divorced by her emperor husband and later remarries a foreign emperor. Important Tip for 2025: Keep an eye on Netflix, Disney+ (Star), and TVING as they are producing the most high-budget, original K-dramas for 2025. Many shows that were delayed due to the 2024 writers/actors strikes will finally be released this year. To stay updated, check these sites: MyDramaList (Release calendar) Soompi (News and casting updates) Netflix / Disney+ / Apple TV+ official schedules for Korea. Would you like more details on a specific drama, or do you want recommendations based on genre (action, romance, thriller)?