Are you ready to immerse yourself in romantic love stories, exciting adventures and bold new action scenes on Korean screens this year? Besides familiar faces, 2025 also welcomes the appearance of many promising young talents. The combination of famous stars and potential new faces promises to bring the audience unique and attractive television works.
So what are you waiting for? Let's "check out" the most anticipated Korean dramas in 2025 and prepare to "immerse" yourself in the colorful and attractive world of Korean cinema!
Can this love be translated? (Kim Seon Ho, Go Yoon Jun)
Marking Kim Seon Ho's return after his success as team leader Hong in the classic healing drama Hometown Cha-cha-cha, the film revolves around the cute love story of interpreter Joo Ho Jin (Kim Seon Ho) and top actress Cha Moo Hee (Go Yoon Jung), who find love through a translation app.
Two Baeksang-nominated actors, Kim Seon Ho and Go Yoon Jung, are expected to take on the lead roles in a new TV project.
Their paths intersect, leading to a journey of mutual understanding through their differences. Kim Seon Ho plays Joo Ho Jin, a multilingual interpreter, while Go Yoon Jung takes on the role of Cha Moo Hee, a top actress, setting the stage for a romance to unfold.
This is also an anticipated film project, as both Kim Seon Ho and Go Yoon Jung are faces that are gradually building reputation thanks to their acting ability.
“Can this love be translated?” is even more worth the wait as it was written by the screenwriting duo “Hong sisters”. This duo has created a series of hit works such as: My Girl, You're Beautiful, My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho, The Greatest Love, Master's Sun, A Korean Odyssey, Hotel del Luna and Alchemy of Souls. Director Yoo Young Eun of “Descendants of the Sun” will lead the film. In addition, the film also has the participation of actors: Lee Yi Dam, Choi Woo Sung and Japanese star Sota Fukushi.
Newtopia (Jisoo, Park Jung Min)
Having made her acting debut in 2021 in the drama Snowdrop, Jisoo returned to the Korean film industry in 2025 when she had the opportunity to appear in the drama project "Newtopia" by director Yoon Sung Hyun.
Adapted from the novel “Influenza,” “Newtopia” tells the story of soldier Lee Jae Yoon (Park Jung Min) and his girlfriend Kang Yeong Joo (Jisoo).
The film project “Newtopia” is a fantasy romance, telling the story of soldier Jae Yoon (played by Park Jung Min) and his girlfriend Young Ju (played by Jisoo). Their feelings for each other face many difficulties because Jae Yoon has to perform military service, but when the city of Seoul is attacked by a zombie epidemic caused by an unknown virus.
Amidst the chaos, they must make an effort to meet again. In the revealed images, it can be said that the movie “Newtopia” is not a typical zombie horror movie. Interspersed with scenes of people fighting against zombies are images of the couple’s past, filled with sweet laughter. The image of Jisoo and Park Jung Min hugging each other immediately went viral on social networking sites. This is a good sign for a movie when the interaction between the main actors is shown naturally and loved by the audience.
Some behind-the-scenes photos revealed also made the audience curious about the details that will happen in the film. In particular, fans were surprised by Jisoo's strong transformation, when from a goddess that everyone loves, she transformed into a brave girl, ready to confront the scary zombies.
Although the film is set in a dystopian world, from the perspective of the main characters, the film also opens up a new, unexplored world.
In addition, a remarkable photo captured the moment Jisoo and Park Jeong Min hugged each other, making viewers even more eager to see the “chemistry” between the main couple and the lovely interactions with the supporting cast. Through the images taken from the film, the main couple partly proved their acting ability. Jisoo is no stranger to romantic scenes. Meanwhile, Park Jung Min has been acting since he was 24 years old, and has nearly 60 film projects of all genres, reflected in his diverse acting.
Hong Rang (Lee Jae Wook, Jo Bo Ah)
"Hong Rang" is not just a simple historical drama, it is a colorful historical picture where mysteries are revealed, conspiracies are exposed and lives drift in the vortex of power.
The film is highly anticipated with a quality cast.
Under the talented hands of director Kim Hong Sun, who "made waves" with "Money Heist: Joint Economic Area", "Hong Rang" promises to bring the audience dramatic and attractive cinematic experiences. The story revolves around Hong Rang (Lee Jae Wook), a young man born into a noble family and inheriting a large Joseon merchant association.
However, his life takes a different turn when he suddenly and mysteriously disappears at the age of 8. 12 years later, Hong Rang suddenly returns, but he has no memory of his past and carries a big secret. Hong Rang's return turns the lives of those around him upside down. His half-sister, Jae Yi (Jo Bo Ah), who has never given up hope of finding her brother, begins to suspect that the person in front of her is not the real Hong Rang.
The film's script is also expected to feature talented names.
From here, the story becomes more complicated and confusing than ever. Mysteries are gradually revealed, dark conspiracies are gradually exposed. Who is Hong Rang? What has he experienced during the 12 years of disappearance? And what is the big secret he carries with him?
The combination of Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah's talented acting, along with an engaging plot and talented director Kim Hong Sun, "Hong Rang" promises to be one of the most worth-watching historical dramas in 2025.
When life gives you tangerines (IU, Park Bo Gum)
"When Life Gives You Tangerines" is not just a movie, it is a fateful reunion between two "superstars" of Korean cinema: IU and Park Bo Gum. Having "made waves" with "Moon Lovers" and "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds", these two famous stars will "join forces" in a work that promises to "storm" the small screen next March.
The expected pairing of the famous actors
"When Life Gives You Tangerines" is not just a simple love story, it is a vivid picture of the lives of young people on Jeju Island in the 1950s. In that peaceful but also tragic space, Ae Sun (played by IU) - a strong, rebellious but intelligent Jeju girl - will meet and develop feelings for Kwan Sik (played by Park Bo Gum) - a calm, reliable and steadfast boy.
The contrast in Ae Sun and Kwan Sik's personalities creates a special attraction for their love story. Ae Sun is like a burning fire, while Kwan Sik is like a cool stream of water. They complement each other, complete each other, and together overcome life's challenges.
Previously, IU also admitted that Ae Soon is more like her than any other character she has ever played.
"When life gives you tangerines" is not only a movie about love, it is also a story about youth, about dreams, ambitions and the difficulties and challenges that young people face on the road to adulthood.
The film promises to bring the audience emotional entertainment moments, romantic and sweet moments, but also profound and meaningful.
The combination of IU and Park Bo Gum's talented acting, along with an engaging script and the picturesque setting of Jeju Island, "When Life Gives You Tangerines" promises to be one of the most worth-watching dramas in 2025.
