The year 2025 is set to be a thrilling one for K-drama fans, with a diverse lineup of highly anticipated sequels, star-studded casts, and fresh stories spanning genres from thrillers to romantic comedies. Below is a curated selection of the most awaited Korean dramas, available with English subtitles or dubbing on platforms like Netflix, tvN, Disney+, and others.

1. Squid Game 3

• Genre: Drama, Thriller, Survival
• Director: Hwang Dong Hyuk
• Cast: Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Lee Byung Hun
• Platform: Netflix
• Release Date: June 27, 2025
• Description: The final chapter of the global sensation Squid Game sees Seong Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae) facing off against the sinister Front Man (Lee Byung Hun) after the cliffhanger of season two. Expect more high-stakes games, shocking twists, and intense drama as the series concludes. With over 1.24 billion hours viewed for season two, this finale is one of the most anticipated K-dramas of the year.

2. When Life Gives You Tangerines

• Genre: Romance, Drama
• Director: Kim Won Seok
• Cast: IU, Park Bo Gum, Moon So Ri, Kim Seon Ho
• Platform: Netflix
• Release Date: March 7, 2025
• Description: This heartfelt drama follows Ae Soon (IU) and Gwan Sik (Park Bo Gum) through multiple timelines, exploring their evolving relationship from childhood to adulthood. A story of love, dreams, and resilience, it’s praised for its emotional depth and stellar performances, making it a standout romantic K-drama of 2025.

3. The Potato Lab

• Genre: Romantic Comedy, Workplace
• Director: TBD
• Cast: Kang Tae Oh, Lee Sun Bin, Lee Hak Joo
• Platform: Netflix
• Release Date: March 1, 2025
• Description: A quirky rom-com set in a rural potato research institute, The Potato Lab follows passionate researcher Mi Kyung (Lee Sun Bin) and pragmatic director Baek Ho (Kang Tae Oh). Their clashing personalities spark a whirlwind romance filled with humor and heart, blending science, friendship, and love.

4. Newtopia

• Genre: Thriller, Romance, Zombie
• Director: TBD
• Cast: BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Park Jeong Min, Hong Seo Hee
• Platform: Netflix
• Release Date: February 2025
• Description: A gripping zombie thriller, Newtopia follows ex-lovers Jae Yoon (Park Jeong Min) and Young Joo (Jisoo) as they navigate a zombie outbreak in Seoul. Trapped in a high-rise, they fight to reunite amidst chaos. South Korea’s knack for compelling zombie stories makes this a must-watch.

5. 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife

• Genre: Historical, Romance
• Director: TBD
• Cast: IU, Byeon Woo Seok
• Platform: MBC
• Release Date: Second half of 2025
• Description: This royal romance drama features IU as a modern woman entangled in a historical love story with a prince (Byeon Woo Seok). With filming starting in March 2025, the series promises a blend of historical charm and modern sensibilities, generating buzz among fans.

6. Tastefully Yours

• Genre: Romantic Drama
• Director: Han Jun Hee
• Cast: Kang Ha Neul, Go Min Si, Kim Sin Rok
• Platform: Netflix
• Release Date: May 2025
• Description: This romantic drama centers on an arrogant food company heir (Kang Ha Neul) and a passionate rural chef (Go Min Si) who connect through food. Titled Dangsinui Mat (meaning “Your Taste” or “The Essence of You”), it uses cuisine as a metaphor for emotional connection, earning praise for its heartfelt chemistry.

7. Can This Love Be Translated?

• Genre: Romantic Comedy
• Director: TBD
• Cast: Kim Seon Ho, Go Youn Jung
• Platform: Netflix
• Release Date: Fourth quarter of 2025
• Description: Written by the Hong Sisters (Hotel Del Luna), this rom-com follows polyglot interpreter Ho Jin (Kim Seon Ho) and cheerful celebrity Mu Hee (Go Youn Jung) as their professional relationship blossoms into romance. The star power and witty writing make this a highly anticipated release.

8. My Divorce Insurance

• Genre: Comedy, Drama
• Director: TBD
• Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Been, Lee Kwang Soo, Lee Da Hee
• Platform: tvN
• Release Date: March 2025
• Description: Lee Dong Wook stars as a thrice-divorced insurance employee launching a new divorce-focused service. With a blend of humor and heart, this drama explores modern relationships and personal growth, bolstered by a strong ensemble cast.

9. The Tempest

• Genre: Action, Thriller
• Director: Chung Seo Kyung
• Cast: Jun Ji Hyun, Gang Dong Won
• Platform: Disney+
• Release Date: 2025
• Description: Hallyu star Jun Ji Hyun plays Mun Ju, a former ambassador caught in a political assassination plot alongside elite mercenary San Ho (Gang Dong Won). This big-budget action thriller promises intense drama and high production values, continuing Disney+’s streak of acclaimed K-dramas.

10. Slowly and Intensely

• Genre: Historical, Drama
• Director: TBD
• Cast: Song Hye Kyo, Gong Yoo, Lee Ha Nee
• Platform: Netflix
• Release Date: First half of 2026 (filming ongoing until Summer 2025)
• Description: Set post-Korean War, this ambitious drama explores the rise of South Korea’s entertainment industry. With a massive budget of 75–80 billion won, it reunites Song Hye Kyo and Gong Yoo with writer Noh Hee Kyung for a star-studded saga of ambition and dreams.