2025 is here, and you know what that means, right? NEW K-DRAMAS!
January is already bursting with fresh plots, swoon-worthy leads, and enough drama to keep us glued to our screens. Are you ready to kick off 2025 with a serious K-drama binge? So, grab your ramen and get ready to dive into these 7 must-watch K-dramas hitting our screens this month!
1. Love Scout
Genre: Office, Romance
Cast: Han Jimin, Lee Junhyuk, Kim Dohoon, Kim Yoonhye
Release Date: January 3
Where to Watch: SBS, Netflix
Broadcast Details: Fridays at 10 p.m. KST, Saturdays at 9:50 p.m. KST on SBS
No. of episodes: 12
Plot: An office romance between female CEO who doesn’t know how to do anything outside work and her secretary, a single father, takes care of everything for her.
2. When The Stars Gossip
Genre: Sci-fi, Rom-com
Cast: Lee Minho, Gong Hyojin, Oh Jungse, Han Jieun
Release Date: January 4
Where to Watch: tvN, Netflix
Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN
No. of episodes: 16
Plot: A Korean-American astronaut and an OB-GYN space tourist are thrown together while on a space station. This drama will showcase a space romance between them two who seem like they could never get along. The fateful encounter will change both of their lives.
3. The Queen Who Crowns
Genre: Historical
Cast: Cha Jooyoung, Lee Hyunwook, Lee Yidam, Lee Siah
Release Date: January 6
Where to Watch: tvN, TVING
Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:50 p.m. KST on tvN
No. of episodes: 12
Plot: A historical drama where the queen makes several manipulations to turn her husband into the next king.
4. Motel California
Genre: Romance
Cast: Lee Seyoung, Na Inwoo, Choi Minsoo
Release Date: January 10
Where to Watch: MBC
Broadcast Details: Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 p.m. KST on MBC
No. of episodes: 12
Plot: A romance drama about a woman who was worn and grew up in a motel and is reunited with her first love in her hometown where she fled 12 years ago.
5. Unmasked
Genre: Office, Comedy
Cast: Kim Hyesoo, Jung Sungil, Joo Jonghyuk
Release Date: January 15
Where to Watch: Disney+
Broadcast Details: Wednesdays on Disney+
No. of episodes: 12
Plot: This journalistic K-drama series follows investigative journalists who expose villains and their crimes. The plot unfolds as they face setbacks while chasing a controversial story.
6. Study Group
Genre: Youth, Noir, Action
Cast: Hwang Minhyun, Han Jieun, Cha Woomin
Release Date: January 23
Where to Watch: TVING
Broadcast Details: Thursdays at 12 p.m. KST
No. of episodes: 10
Plot: An action comedy drama about a student who dreams of excelling academically but is only gifted in fighting. At a high school notorious for being one of the worst, he forms a study group and dives into the ruthless world of college entrance exams.
7. The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call
Genre: Medical
Cast: Ju Jihoon, Choo Youngwoo, Yoon Kyungho, Ha Young
Release Date: January 24
Where to Watch: Netflix (all 8 episodes released simultaneously)
Plot: Based on a hit comic webtoon, this is a medical drama about genius surgeon who joins the severe trauma team at a hospital and restores it to its former glory.
Which drama do you think would become the best of 2025? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
