Top K-Dramas of 2025 You Should Know About

 

Newtopia

Genre & Episodes: Romantic-fantasy + Zombie-comedy, 8 episodes. Wikipedia+1
Cast + Dates: Stars Jisoo (BLACKPINK) and Park Jeong‑min. Released February 7, 2025, ended March 21, 2025 on Coupang Play. Wikipedia
Synopsis: After a sudden zombie outbreak across Seoul, an ex-couple — a soldier and engineer — struggle to reunite. Amid chaos and survival horror, they confront their past emotions under apocalyptic pressure. A mix of survival, romance and fantasy. Filmfare+1

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The Nice Guy

Genre & Episodes: Romance / Family / Drama / Noir, 14 episodes. Wikipedia
Cast + Dates: Led by Lee Dong‑wook, Lee Sung‑kyung, and Park Hoon. Premiered July 18, 2025; ended August 29, 2025. Wikipedia
Synopsis: The show centers on Seok-cheol — the eldest grandson of a three-generation gangster family — who wishes to live honestly, protecting his family, work, and love life. But his criminal-family legacy threatens to drag him back, forcing hard choices involving loyalty, morality and romance. Wikipedia

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The Queen Who Crowns

Genre & Episodes: Historical / Melodrama, 12 episodes. Wikipedia+1
Cast + Dates: Stars Cha Joo‑young, with Lee Hyun‑wook, Lee Yi‑dam, and Lee Si‑a. Aired January 6 to February 11, 2025 on TVING / tvN. Wikipedia+1
Synopsis: Set in the late days of the Goryeo dynasty, the drama follows Won-gyeong — a woman determined to marry for love rather than for political gain. It explores love, duty, societal expectation, and whether she can follow her heart in a time of social and political upheaval. Wikipedia+1

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A Hundred Memories (English: Memories of No. 100)

Genre & Episodes: Coming-of-age / Romance / Drama, 12 episodes. Wikipedia+1
Cast + Dates: Starring Kim Da‑mi, Shin Ye‑eun, and Heo Nam‑jun. Aired September 13 to October 19, 2025 on JTBC. Wikipedia+1
Synopsis: Set in 1980s South Korea: Go Young-rye works as a bus conductor on the No. 100 bus route, dreams of attending university, and struggles to support her family. When a charismatic new colleague Seo Jong-hee joins, they form a strong friendship, but both become intertwined with Han Jae-pil, a wealthy heir — leading to a complicated love triangle. Themes: friendship, ambition, love, societal pressures. Wikipedia+2Rakuten Viki+2

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Typhoon Family

Genre & Episodes: Period / Family / Business-Drama / Melodrama, 16 episodes. Wikipedia+1
Cast + Dates: Stars Lee Jun‑ho and Kim Min‑ha. Aired October 11 to November 30, 2025 on tvN (also on Netflix internationally). AsianWiki+1
Synopsis: Set during the 1997 economic crisis in South Korea — a small family-run company is threatened with collapse. The carefree heir (Tae-poong) must suddenly step up as CEO after his father’s tragic disappearance. With help from loyal accountant Mi-seon, he must navigate financial chaos, corporate betrayal, and personal growth to save the company and protect those he cares about. A story of redemption, responsibility and survival under desperate times. AsianWiki+1

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Tempest

Genre & Episodes: Spy / Romance / Action, 9 episodes. Wikipedia
Cast + Dates: Stars Jun Ji‑hyun and Gang Dong‑won (among ensemble cast). Released September 10, 2025, ended October 1, 2025 on Disney+. Wikipedia
Synopsis: A high-stakes spy romance: a skilled diplomat (Mun-ju) and a mysterious special agent (San-ho) team up to investigate a deadly attack threatening the stability of the Korean Peninsula. As secrets unravel and danger escalates, romance, action, and political intrigue collide. Wikipedia

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Crushology 101

Genre & Episodes: Romance / Coming-of-age / Drama, 12 episodes. Wikipedia
Cast + Dates: Stars Roh Jeong‑eui and Lee Chae‑min (among others). Aired April 11, 2025 to May 17, 2025 on MBC. Wikipedia
Synopsis: The series follows “Bunny,” a young woman reeling from a tough breakup, who suddenly finds herself surrounded by four attractive men vying for her heart. As she navigates new relationships, emotional baggage, and self-discovery, the show brings romance, drama and personal growth into focus. Wikipedia