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Korean dramas are becoming a global phenomenon, with an increasing number of viewers from all over the world. The genres provided are very diverse. Korean dramas are frequently a trendy subject among people of all ages due to their engaging storylines, astounding details, and superb performances. As a result, Kavorite has produced a list of the must-watch new K-drama recommendations to mark the start of 2025.
1. When The Stars Gossip
Release: January 4
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Seo Sook Hyang wrote the script for the current Korean television series, which was produced by Park Shin-woo, with Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin as the main characters. This romantic drama based on fiction tells the story of Gong Ryong (Lee Min Ho), a doctor whose family is one of Korea's largest businesses. He visited the foreign station as a tourist and met Eve Kim (Gong Hyo Jin), an exceptional Korean-American astronomer in her field. This unexpected battle in outer space sparked a love between the two. Produced by Studio Dragon, the series premiered on tvN on Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 KST on January 4, 2025, and is now available for viewing on Netflix in several regions.
2. Love Scout
Release: January 3 - February 8, 2025
Genre: Romance
The CEO of a headhunting firm (Han Ji Min) is a successful and self-assured woman who does everything in her power to stay ahead in the very competitive field. Her tale is told in a well-known drama. Outside of work, though, she has no idea how to do daily chores. In contrast, her secretary (Lee Joon Hyuk) is a considerate and caring single father who is very good at taking care of the house and raising his children. Viewers are giggling and swooning over the main couple's beautiful connection, which is created by their different personalities. The drama, which was broadcast on SBS, can also be streamed on Netflix.
3. My Dearest Enemies
Release: February 17 2025
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Based on a popular webtoon, "My Dearest Nemesis" portrays the love tale of a man and a woman who originally met as online gaming characters in school, then met again in real life as boss and employee 16 years later. The amusing interaction between Ban Ju Yeon (Choi Hyun Wook), who awkwardly tries to hide the figure, and Baek Su Jeong (Moon Ga Young), who teases him, is both endearing and humorous. Fans are excited to see how their heart-warming office romance, which combines humour and kindness, will play out. My Dearest Nemesis, directed by PD Lee Soo Hyun and written by Kim Soo Yeon, will air on tvN on February 17 in the Monday-Tuesday time slot.
4. Study Group
Release: January 23 - February 29, 2025
Genre: Action, Comedy, Teen
Yoon Ga Min (Hwang Min Hyun) is a student with a basic appearance, similar to a model student who is neat and wears spectacles, in a school noted for having many problematic students. Despite appearing to be a model student, he has dismal grades. As a result, he organized a study group and struggled to keep it going using his fighting skills and power. The series is based on the popular Webtoon of the same name, authored by Shin Hyung-Wook
Newtopia
Release: February 7, 2025
Genre: Romance, Fantasy
Newtopia is an upcoming South Korean series starring Park Jeong-min and Jisoo. The series is scheduled to premiere on Coupang Play on February 7, 2025, at 20:00 (KST), and will also be accessible for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The drama takes place against the backdrop of a zombie pandemic sweeping across South Korea. A recently broken-up couple fights to reunite amid mayhem. The male, a soldier, confronts the zombies while on military service, while his ex-girlfriend, an engineer, navigates a zombie-infected Seoul. Together, they fight to survive and locate one other in the thick of the apocalypse. The series is highly anticipated, particularly by fans of Jisoo, a BLACKPINK member!
There you go, the must-watch new Korean dramas that have become the hot topic to accompany the start of your 2025! Which one are you most excited to watch? Comment below!
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