Cover Blackpink Jisoo and Park Jeong-min in ‘Newtopia’, one of the most anticipated Korean dramas in 2025 (Photo: Prime Video)
Blackpink Jisoo and Park Jeong-min in ‘Newtopia’, one of the most anticipated Korean dramas in 2025 (Photo: Prime Video)
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The Korean wave is stronger than ever in 2025—here are the Korean dramas you won’t want to miss
If you thought Korean dramas couldn’t get any better, 2025 is here to prove you wrong. Whether you’ve already binge-watched your way through the Squid Game universe or you’re still swooning over last year’s romantic hits, next year’s lineup has something for every K-drama fan (and even for those just dipping their toes into the world of chaebols, love triangles, and shocking plot twists).
From dystopian futures to sweet, quirky rom-coms, these shows are taking things to the next level. It’s the kind of small screen magic that makes you say, “Just one more episode”—and then it’s 3 a.m. and you’re emotionally attached to characters you met a few hours ago. So, take note and get ready for the Korean dramas that are about to take over your life in 2025.
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1. Can This Love Be Translated?
Above ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ cast (Photo: AsianWiki)
‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ cast (Photo: AsianWiki)
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Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung charm in this delightful rom-com about a translator and a global celebrity who falls in love through a translation app. Expect lots of laughs, awkward moments, and heartwarming turns.
2. Cashero
Above ‘Cashero’ cast (Photo: Netflix Korea)
‘Cashero’ cast (Photo: Netflix Korea)
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Lee Joon-ho leads as a cash-dependent superhero in this fun take on the genre. His powers are only activated by how much cash he has—and yes, it leads to plenty of hilarious (and dangerous) situations.
3. Newtopia
Above Park Jeong-min and Jisoo for ‘Newtopia’ (Photo: IMDB)
Park Jeong-min and Jisoo for ‘Newtopia’ (Photo: IMDB)
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Park Jeong-min stars in this dystopian thriller where a viral outbreak turns Seoul into a battleground for survival. Zombies, chaos, and a race against time to reunite with his girlfriend (Blackpink’s Jisoo)—this one’s a must-watch for thrill-seekers.
4. Hong Rang
Above ‘Hong Rang’ cast (Photo: Netflix Korea)
‘Hong Rang’ cast (Photo: Netflix Korea)
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Lee Jae-wook returns home after a 12-year disappearance, but not everyone’s convinced he’s the same boy who vanished. Set in the Joseon era, this mystery-packed historical drama will have you questioning everything.
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5. Mercy for None
Above ‘Mercy for None’ is based on the webtoon ‘Plaza Wars’ (Photo: Netflix Korea)
‘Mercy for None’ is based on the webtoon ‘Plaza Wars’ (Photo: Netflix Korea)
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So Ji-sub is back in action in this gritty revenge tale. After his brother’s sudden death, Nam Ki-joon returns to the violent world he left behind to uncover the truth and take down those responsible.
6. The Price of Confession
Above ‘The Price of Confession’ cast (Photo: IMDB)
‘The Price of Confession’ cast (Photo: IMDB)
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Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun lead this intense drama about a woman wrongfully accused of murder and the mysterious inmate who takes an interest in her case. Secrets, lies, and dark deals keep this gripping until the very end.
7. Two Women
Above ‘Two Women’ cast (Photo: Netflix Korea)
‘Two Women’ cast (Photo: Netflix Korea)
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Kim Go-eun and Park Ji-hyun play frenemies who’ve competed with each other since childhood. Now in their 40s, their reunion brings unresolved tensions—and surprising revelations—front and centre.
8. When Life Gives You Tangerines
Above ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ cast (Photo: Netflix Korea)
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ cast (Photo: Netflix Korea)
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Set in 1950s Jeju, IU and Park Bo-gum play two dreamers from humble beginnings who never give up on their ambitions. With warmth and charm, this nostalgic drama will leave you feeling all the feels.
9. Bunny and Brothers
Above ‘Bunny and Brothers’ cast (Photo: AsianWiki)
‘Bunny and Brothers’ cast (Photo: AsianWiki)
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Roh Jeong-eui stars as Bunny, a top art student navigating complicated relationships. Enter two handsome suitors and a handful of insecurities, and you’ve got a love triangle you can’t look away from.
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Angela Nicole Regis Guiral is a digital editor at Tatler Philippines. She studied journalism and has since written features that look closely at how culture, lifestyle and social impact converge, while occasionally wandering into the worlds of style and travel.
