“60+ Dramas From The First Half Of 2025 (K-Drama Masterlist)”
Half of the year has already passed along with a colorful lineup of K-dramas! Here is a look back at the 60+ K-dramas that aired through June this year.
Includes dramas that premiered in 2024 and ended in 2025.
“A Head Coach’s Turnover”
Korean Title: “맹감독의 악플러”
Cast: Park Sung Woong, Park Soo Oh
Broadcast Period: May 23 – May 24
Number of Episodes: 2
“A Head Coach’s Turnover” is a two-episode comedy about professional basketball coach Maeng Gong (Park Sung Woong), who faces the risk of being fired due to his team’s poor performance. To turn things around, he unexpectedly teams up with his own online hater Hwa Jin (Park Soo Oh).
Watch “A Head Coach’s Turnover”:
“A History of Losers”
Korean Title: “찌질의 역사”
Cast: Cho Byeong Kyu, Ryeoun, Jung Jae Kwang, Jung Yong Ju
Broadcast Period: February 26 – March 19
Number of Episodes: 8
Based on a webtoon written by Kim Poong, “A History of Losers” is a romantic comedy that portrays the growth of four friends who meet as college classmates as they navigate the ups and downs of love and heartbreak.
“Ball Boy Tactics”
Korean Title: “볼보이 택틱스”
Cast: Choi Jae Hyeok, Yeom Min Hyuk
Broadcast Period: June 5 – June 26
Number of Episodes: 8
“Ball Boy Tactics” is a BL drama that follows the campus romance between former national gymnast Han Ji Won (Yeom Min Hyuk) and basketball rookie Kwon Jung Woo (Choi Jae Hyeok).
“Buried Hearts”
Korean Title: “보물섬”
Cast: Park Hyung Sik, Heo Joon Ho, Lee Hae Young, Hong Hwa Yeon
Broadcast Period: February 21 – April 12
Number of Episodes: 16
“Buried Hearts” tells the story of a man who manages to hack a political slush fund account worth 2 trillion won (approximately $1.36 billion) and the man who kills him without knowing he’s been hacked—thus accidentally losing the entire 2 trillion won.
“Business as Usual”
Korean Title: “을의 연애”
Cast: Sung Seung Ha, Chae Jong Hyeok
Broadcast Period: April 3 – May 8
Number of Episodes: 7
“Business as Usual” tells the story of two men who once believed they held the weaker position in their relationship. Eight years after their bittersweet romance, they unexpectedly cross paths again at work, still carrying the misunderstandings of their past.
Watch “Business as Usual”:
“Check in Hanyang”
Korean Title: “체크인 한양”
Cast: Bae In Hyuk, Kim Ji Eun, Jung Gun Joo, Jaechan
Broadcast Period: December 21, 2024 – February 9
Number of Episodes: 16
Set in the Joseon Dynasty, “Check in Hanyang” is a historical romance drama that depicts the growth and love stories of Lee Eun Ho (Bae In Hyuk), Hong Duk Soo (Kim Ji Eun), Cheon Jun Hwa (Jung Gun Joo), and Ko Soo Ra (Jaechan) who work at the largest inn in Joseon.
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“Cinderella Game”
Korean Title: “신데렐라 게임”
Cast: Han Groo, Na Young Hee, Choi Sang, Kwon Do Hyoung
Broadcast Period: December 2, 2024 – April 25
Number of Episodes: 101
“Cinderella Game” tells the story of a woman who, after being exploited as a fake daughter by an enemy, becomes consumed by revenge but eventually experiences personal growth and healing as she learns the true meaning of revenge.
Watch “Cinderella Game”:
“Crushology 101”
Korean Title: “바니와 오빠들”
Cast: Roh Jeong Eui, Lee Chae Min, Cho Jun Young, Kim Hyun Jin, Hong Min Ki
Broadcast Period: April 11 – May 17
Number of Episodes: 12
“Crushology 101” is a romance drama following the journey of college student Ban Hee Jin (Roh Jeong Eui), who is nicknamed “Bunny.” After her disastrous first relationship ends badly, Ban Hee Jin unexpectedly finds herself entangled with multiple handsome men that suddenly approach her.
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“Dear Hongrang”
Korean Title: “탄금”
Cast: Lee Jae Wook, Jo Bo Ah
Broadcast Period: May 16
Number of Episodes: 11
“Dear Hongrang” is a historical mystery romance that follows Hong Rang (Lee Jae Wook), the long-lost son of Joseon’s largest merchant guild, who returns after 12 years with no memory of his past. As his half-sister Jae Yi (Jo Bo Ah), who spent years desperately searching for him, becomes the only one to question his true identity, an inexplicable emotional bond starts to form between them.
“Desperate Mrs. Seon Ju”
Korean Title: “친절한 선주씨”
Cast: Shim Yi Young, Song Chang Eui, Choi Jung Yoon, Joung Young Sub
Broadcast Period: November 18, 2024 – June 2
Number of Episodes: 126
“Desperate Mrs. Seon Ju” tells the story of Pi Sun Joo (Shim Yi Young), a woman determined to break free from a troubled marriage. Sun Joo dedicates herself to her husband’s success, but she suddenly finds herself divorced after he betrays her.
Watch “Desperate Mrs. Seon Ju”:
“First Love”
Korean Title: “퍼스트 러브”
Cast: Eunchan, Jeong Ji Soo, Cha Jun Ho, Hwang Jia, Lee Hyo Je, Chun Ye Ju, Lim Sung Jun, Kim Do Yeon, Park Sang Hoon, Kim Seon Kyoung, Bak Do Ha, Han Se Jin, Jane, Bong Jae Hyun, Lee Chae Eun
Broadcast Period: April 18 – May 23
Number of Episodes: 6
“First Love” is an omnibus music drama with six different stories of first love that take place within the same high school.
“For Eagle Brothers”
Korean Title: “독수리 5형제를 부탁해!”
Cast: Uhm Ji Won, Ahn Jae Wook, Choi Dae Chul, Kim Dong Wan, Yoon Bak, Lee Seok Gi
Broadcast Period: February 1 – August 3
Number of Episodes: 54
“For Eagle Brothers” tells the story of the five brothers of the traditional brewery Eagle Brewery and their eldest sister-in-law Ma Kwang Sook (Uhm Ji Won), who suddenly becomes the head of the family after her husband’s unexpected death just 10 days into their marriage.
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“Friendly Rivalry”
Korean Title: “선의의 경쟁”
Cast: Hyeri, Chung Su Bin, Kang Hye Won, Oh Woo Ri
Broadcast Period: February 10 – March 6
Number of Episodes: 16
Set at the elite Chaehwa Girls’ High School, “Friendly Rivalry” is a mystery thriller about wealthy and top-ranked student Yoo Je Yi (Hyeri) and the transfer student Woo Seul Gi (Chung Su Bin) who becomes entangled in her classmates’ hidden ambitions.
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“Good Boy”
Korean Title: “굿보이”
Cast: Park Bo Gum, Kim So Hyun, Oh Jung Se, Lee Sang Yi, Heo Sung Tae, Tae Won Seok
Broadcast Period: May 31 – July 20
Number of Episodes: 16
“Good Boy” is a comic action drama that follows a group of young athletes who become police officers through a special recruitment program. Trading their medals for badges, they take on a world full of corruption, deception, and injustice.
“Good Luck!”
Korean Title: “대운을 잡아라”
Cast: Sohn Chang Min, Sun Woo Jae Duk, Park Sang Myun, Lee Ah Hyun, Oh Young Shil, Ahn Yun Hong
Broadcast Period: April 14 – October 3
Number of Episodes: 122
“Good Luck!” tells the turbulent life stories of friends Han Moo Chul (Sohn Chang Min), who is rich, Kim Dae Shik (Sun Woo Jae Duk), who is poor, and Choi Gyu Tae (Park Sang Myun), who wishes to be rich, along with their families.
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“Head Over Heels”
Korean Title: “견우와 선녀”
Cast: Cho Yi Hyun, Choo Young Woo, Cha Kang Yoon, Chu Ja Hyun
Broadcast Period: June 23 – July 29
Number of Episodes: 12
“Head Over Heels” is a fantasy romance about Park Seong A, a high school student who leads a double life as a shaman by night, who tries to rescue her first love Bae Gyeon U (Choo Young Woo) from his predestined death.
“Heart Stain”
Korean Title: “하트 스테인”
Cast: Kim Jio, Hamin, Kang Yeon Jae
Broadcast Period: February 6 – February 27
Number of Episodes: 8
“Heart Stain” is a BL romance drama about the love triangle between Yoon Woo Hyun (Kim Jio) who has a crush on his teacher Nam Jung Min (Kang Yeon Jae) and his friend Park Do Ha (Hamin) who has a crush on him.
“Heavenly Ever After”
Korean Title: “천국보다 아름다운”
Cast: Kim Hye Ja, Son Suk Ku, Han Ji Min, Lee Jung Eun, Chun Ho Jin, Ryu Deok Hwan
Broadcast Period: April 19 – May 25
Number of Episodes: 12
“Heavenly Ever After” is a transcendent romance about Lee Hae Sook (Kim Hye Sook), a woman who reunites with her husband Go Nak Joon (Son Suk Ku) as a 30-something version of himself in heaven after death.
“Heesu in Class 2”
Korean Title: “2반 이희수”
Cast: Ahn Ji Ho, Jo Joon Young, Kim Doyeon, Lee Sang Jun
Broadcast Period: March 28 – April 26
Number of Episodes: 10
Based on a BL webtoon, “Heesu in Class 2” tells the stories of love and friendship experienced by 18-year-old Hee Su (Ahn Ji Ho), who is hiding a secret he is unable to tell anyone.
Watch “Heesu in Class 2”:
“Heo’s Diner”
Korean Title: “허식당”
Cast: Xiumin, Chu So Jung, Lee Sae On, Lee Soo Min
Broadcast Period: March 24 – April 22
Number of Episodes: 10
“Heo’s Diner” is a fantasy rom-com about the events that unfold when Heo Gyun (Xiumin), a figure from the Joseon era, travels 400 years into present time and unintentionally starts a restaurant.
Watch “Heo’s Diner”:
“Hunter With a Scalpel”
Korean Title: “메스를 든 사냥꾼”
Cast: Park Ju Hyun, Park Yong Woo, Kang Hoon
Broadcast Period: June 16 – July 10
Number of Episodes: 16
“Hunter with a Scalpel” is a psychological crime thriller about Seo Se Hyun (Park Ju Hyun), a brilliant but troubled forensic pathologist. One day, while conducting an autopsy, Se Hyun recognizes the signature murder method of her father—a serial killer who she thought had died 20 years ago—and sets out to find him before the police.
“Hyper Knife”
Korean Title: “하이퍼나이프”
Cast: Park Eun Bin, Sul Kyung Gu, Yoon Chan Young, Park Byung Eun
Broadcast Period: March 19 – April 9
Number of Episodes: 8
“Hyper Knife” is a medical crime thriller drama that depicts the fierce rivalry and growth of Doctor Jeong Se Ok (Park Eun Bin), who once had a promising past, and her former mentor Choi Deok Hee (Sol Kyung Gu), who caused her to hit rock bottom.
“I Am a Running Mate”
Korean Title: “러닝메이트”
Cast: Yoon Hyun Soo, Lee Jung Sic, Choi Woo Sung, Hong Hwa Yeon, Lee Bong Joon
Broadcast Period: June 19
Number of Episodes: 8
“I Am a Running Mate” is a teen political drama that follows Noh Se Hoon (Yoon Hyun Soo), a student who becomes a laughingstock of his school after an unfortunate incident. However, his life takes a sharp turn when he’s suddenly nominated as a candidate for vice president in the student council election.
“Iron Family”
Korean Title: “다리미 패밀리”
Cast: Kim Jung Hyun, Geum Sae Rok, Park Ji Young, Shin Hyun Joon, Kim Hye Eun, Choi Tae Joon, Yang Hye Ji
Broadcast Period: September 28, 2024 – January 26
Number of Episodes: 36
“Iron Family” is a dark comedy about the Cheongnyeom Laundry family and their youngest daughter Lee Da Rim (Geum Sae Rok), who has an illness that narrows her vision, as she reunites with Seo Kang Joo (Kim Jung Hyun) from college.
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“Karma”
Korean Title: “악연”
Cast: Park Hae Soo, Shin Min Ah, Lee Hee Joon, Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Kwang Soo, Gong Seung Yeon
Broadcast Period: April 4
Number of Episodes: 6
“Karma” follows the intertwined lives of the Witness (Park Hae Soo), Ju Yeon (Shin Min Ah), the Debtor (Lee Hee Joon), Gil Ryong (Kim Sung Kyun), Glasses (Lee Kwang Soo), and Yu Jeong (Gong Seung Yeon) whose fateful decisions plunge them into a relentless cycle of retribution.
“KICKKICKKICKKICK”
Korean Title: “킥킥킥킥”
Cast: Ji Jin Hee, Lee Kyoo Hyung, Baek Ji Won, Lee Min Jae
Broadcast Period: February 5 – March 13
Number of Episodes: 12
“KICKKICKKICKKICK” is a comedy drama that follows Ji Jin Hee (played by Ji Jin Hee), a washed-up actor, and Jo Young Sik (Lee Kyoo Hyung), a once-successful variety show producer, as they establish a new content production company.
Watch “KICKKICKKICKKICK”:
“Love Scout”
Korean Title: “나의 완벽한 비서”
Cast: Han Ji Min, Lee Jun Hyuk, Kim Do Hoon, Kim Yoon Hye
Broadcast Period: January 3 – February 14
Number of Episodes: 12
“Love Scout” is a romance drama about Kang Ji Yun (Han Ji Min), a CEO who is fantastic at her job but inept at everything else, and Yu Eun Ho (Lee Jun Hyuk), her highly competent secretary who is great at not only his job but also childcare and housework.
Watch “Love Scout”:
“Melo Movie”
Korean Title: “멜로무비”
Cast: Choi Woo Shik, Park Bo Young, Lee Jun Young, Jeon So Nee
Broadcast Period: February 14
Number of Episodes: 10
“Melo Movie” is a romantic drama that captures the film-like journey of uncertain thirty-something young adults Ko Gyeom (Choi Woo Shik), Kim Mu Bee (Park Bo Young), Hong Si Jun (Lee Jun Young), and Son Ju A (Jeon So Nee) who yearn for both love and dreams.
“Mercy for None”
Korean Title: “광장”
Cast: So Ji Sub, Heo Joon Ho, Gong Myoung, Choo Young Woo, Ahn Gil Kang, Lee Beom Soo, Jo Han Chul, Cha Seung Won, Lee Jun Hyuk
Broadcast Period: June 6
Number of Episodes: 7
“Mercy For None” is a noir action drama that follows the story of Ki Jun (So Ji Sub), a former gangster who cut his own Achilles heel and left the underworld behind. 11 years after severing ties with his gang, he returns to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of his younger brother Ki Seok (Lee Jun Hyuk).
“Motel California”
Korean Title: “모텔 캘리포니아”
Cast: Lee Se Young, Na In Woo, Choi Min Soo, Kim Tae Hyeong, Choi Hee Jin
Broadcast Period: January 10 – February 15
Number of Episodes: 12
“Motel California” is a romance drama about Ji Kang Hee (Lee Se Young), who was born and raised in a rural motel called Motel California, and her first love and childhood friend Cheon Yeon Soo (Na In Woo), as they reunite after 12 years.
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“Mother and Mom”
Korean Title: “라이딩 인생”
Cast: Jeon Hye Jin, Jo Min Soo, Jung Jin Young, Jeon Suk Ho
Broadcast Period: March 3 – March 25
Number of Episodes: 8
“Mother and Mom” follows working mom Lee Jung Eun (Jeon Hye Jin) who asks her mother Yoon Ji Ah (Jo Min Soo) to give her young daughter Seo Yoon (Kim Sa Rang) rides to academies in preparation for an entrance test for top English classes.
“My Dearest Nemesis”
Korean Title: “그놈은 흑염룡”
Cast: Mun Ka Young, Choi Hyun Wook, Im Se Mi, Kwak Si Yang
Broadcast Period: February 17 – March 24
Number of Episodes: 12
“My Dearest Nemesis” tells the love story of Baek Su Jeong (Mun Ka Young) and Ban Ju Yeon (Choi Hyun Wook), who first meet via their online game characters during their school days, then meet again in real life as boss and employee 16 years later.
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“My Merry Marriage”
Korean Title: “결혼하자 맹꽁아!”
Cast: Park Ha Na, Park Sang Nam, Yang Mi Kyung, Choi Jae Sung, Kim Sa Kwon, Lee Yeon Doo
Broadcast Period: October 7, 2024 – April 8
Number of Episodes: 125
A family drama that portrays different stages of marriage including divorce and remarriage, “My Merry Marriage” follows the story of fashion designer Maeng Gong Hee (Park Ha Na) as she gets entangled with her childhood friend Gu Dan Soo (Park Sang Nam).
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“Namib”
Korean Title: “나미브”
Cast: Go Hyun Jung, Ryeoun, Yoon Sang Hyun, Lee Jin Woo
Broadcast Period: December 23, 2024 – January 28
Number of Episodes: 12
“Namib” depicts the meeting of former entertainment agency CEO Kang Soo Hyun (Go Hyun Jung) and longtime trainee Yoo Jin Woo (Ryeoun), who gets kicked out of his agency, as they each head toward their own goals.
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“New Recruit 3”
Korean Title: “신병3”
Cast: Kim Min Ho, Kim Dong Jun, Oh Dae Hwan, Nam Tae Woo, Kim Yo Han, Lee Soo Ji
Broadcast Period: April 7 – April 29
Number of Episodes: 16
“New Recruit” is a black comedy drama that delves into the lives of young adults in their 20s, exploring the culture, secrets, and absurdities of South Korea’s military. The new seasons features the return of original cast members along with new faces Kim Dong Jun, Oh Dae Hwan, and Kim Yo Han.
“Newtopia”
Korean Title: “뉴토피아”
Cast: Park Jung Min, Jisoo, Im Seong Jae, Kim Jun Han, Kang Young Seok, Lee Hak Joo, Tang Jun Sang
Broadcast Period: February 7 – March 21
Number of Episodes: 8
“Newtopia” tells the story of Jae Yoon (Park Jung Min), who is serving in the military, and his girlfriend Young Joo (Jisoo), as they race through a zombie-infested Seoul to find each other.
“Nine Puzzles”
Korean Title: “나인 퍼즐”
Cast: Kim Da Mi, Son Suk Ku
Broadcast Period: May 21 – June 4
Number of Episodes: 11
“Nine Puzzles” is a mystery thriller that follows the story of profiler Yoon Yi Na (Kim Da Mi), who was the only witness in an unsolved case from 10 years ago, and detective Kim Han Saem (Son Suk Ku), who still believes her to be a suspect, as they unearth the secrets of a new serial murder case that begins with a mysterious puzzle piece.
“Oh My Ghost Clients”
Korean Title: “노무사 노무진”
Cast: Jung Kyung Ho, Seol In Ah, Cha Hak Yeon
Broadcast Period: May 30 – June 28
Number of Episodes: 10
“Oh My Ghost Clients” is a comedy-action drama about Noh Mu Jin (Jung Kyung Ho), a labor attorney who can see ghosts, as he partners up with his sister-in-law Na Hee Ju (Seol In Ah) and video creator Go Gyeon Woo (Cha Hak Yeon).
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“ONE : High School Heroes”
Korean Title: “ONE : 하이스쿨 히어로즈”
Cast: Lee Jung Ha, Kim Do Wan
Broadcast Period: May 30 – June 13
Number of Episodes: 8
“ONE : High School Heroes” is an action drama that follows Kim Ui Gyeom (Lee Jung Ha), a top student who has long suffered under the oppression of his father, and Kang Yoon Gi (Kim Do Wan), who seeks to use Ui Gyeom’s fighting prowess for his own purpose. Together, they form the masked vigilante group “High School Heroes” and unleash their suppressed rage to overturn the school’s violent social order.
“Our Chocolate Moments”
Korean Title: “우리들의 초콜릿 순간”
Cast: So Ju Yeon, Choi Won Young, Gong Sung Ha, Song Ji Ho
Broadcast Period: February 11 – February 12
Number of Episodes: 2
“Our Chocolate Moments” is a two-episode drama about chocolate company employees Seul Gi (So Ju Yeon), Hyun Nam (Gong Sung Ha), and Soon Tae (Song Ji Ho) as they join forces with the mysterious clock shop owner Hong (Choi Won Young) to create Valentine’s Day chocolates.
Watch “Our Chocolate Moments”:
“Our Movie”
Korean Title: “우리영화”
Cast: Namkoong Min, Jeon Yeo Been
Broadcast Period: June 13 – July 19
Number of Episodes: 12
“Our Movie” tells the poignant love story of Lee Je Ha (Namkoong Min), a film director struggling with an uncertain future, and Lee Da Eum (Jeon Yeo Been), an aspiring actress who is suffering from a terminal illness.
“Our Unwritten Seoul”
Korean Title: “미지의 서울”
Cast: Park Bo Young, Jinyoung
Broadcast Period: May 24 – June 29
Number of Episodes: 12
“Our Unwritten Seoul” is a romantic drama about identical twin sisters Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Rae (both played by Park Bo Young) who lead completely different lives. After switching identities through a web of lies, they embark on a journey to discover real love and the true meaning of life.
“Pump Up the Healthy Love”
Korean Title: “24시 헬스클럽”
Cast: Lee Jun Young, Jeong Eun Ji
Broadcast Period: April 30 – June 5
Number of Episodes: 12
“Pump Up the Healthy Love” is a rom-com drama about Do Hyeon Joong (Lee Jun Young), a passionate and determined gym owner, and Lee Mi Ran (Jeong Eun Ji), a gym newbie with barely any muscle who turns to working out to reboot her life after facing setbacks.
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“Queen’s House”
Korean Title: “여왕의 집”
Cast: Hahm Eun Jung, Seo Jun Young, Park Yun Jae, Lee Ga Ryeong
Broadcast Period: April 28 – September 12
Number of Episodes: 100
“Queen’s House” is a gripping revenge drama about Kang Hae In (Hahm Eun Jung), a woman who loses everything after believing she had the perfect life—and her relentless fight to reclaim it.
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“Resident Playbook”
Korean Title: “언젠가는 슬기로운 전공의 생활”
Cast: Go Youn Jung, Shin Si Ah, Kang You Seok, Han Ye Ji, Jung Joon Won
Broadcast Period: April 12 – May 18
Number of Episodes: 12
A spin-off of “Hospital Playlist,” “Resident Playbook” depicts the lives, growth, and heartwarming friendships of OBGYN residents Oh Yi Young (Go Youn Jung), Pyo Nam Kyung (Shin Si Ah), Um Jae Il (Kang You Seok), and Kim Sa Bi (Han Ye Ji) at the Jongro branch of Yulje Medical Center.
“Road to Surgeon”
Korean Title: “로드 투 외과의사”
Cast: Kim Gun Woo, Lee Won Jung, Jung Shin Hye
Broadcast Period: June 14
Number of Episodes: 2
Part of CJ ENM’s short drama project “O’PENing” written by new screenwriters, “Road to Surgeon” is a story of growth as medical residents Kim Ju No (Kim Gun Woo) and Lee Dae Gil (Lee Won Jung) work to track down the youngest resident Kim Hye Won (Jung Shin Hye) who has disappeared.
“Salon de Holmes”
Korean Title: “살롱 드 홈즈”
Cast: Lee Si Young, Jung Young Joo, Dasom, Nam Ki Ae
Broadcast Period: June 16 – July 15
Number of Episodes: 10
“Salon de Holmes” is a comedy-action drama about neighbors Gong Mi Ri (Lee Si Young), Chu Kyung Ja (Jung Young Joo), Park So Hee (Dasom), and Jeon Ji Hyun (Nam Ki Ae) as they team up to take down the troublemakers plaguing their community.
“Second Shot at Love”
Korean Title: “금주를 부탁해”
Cast: Sooyoung, Gong Myoung
Broadcast Period: May 12 – June 17
Number of Episodes: 12
“Second Shot at Love” is a rom-com that follows Han Geum Ju (Sooyoung), a self-proclaimed “reasonable drinker” who unexpectedly reunites with her first love Seo Ui Jun (Gong Myoung)—a man who despises alcohol—and decides to take on the challenge of quitting drinking.
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“Secret Relationships”
Korean Title: “비밀 사이”
Cast: Kim Jun Seo, Cha Sun Hyung, Cha Jung Woo, Kim Ho Young
Broadcast Period: February 27 – March 21
Number of Episodes: 8
Based on a webtoon, “Secret Relationships” is a BL drama that portrays the romance between Da On (Kim Jun Seo), who has been unable to live a normal life, and three men who try to win him over with each of their own secrets.
“Shark: The Storm”
Korean Title: “샤크 : 더 스톰”
Cast: Kim Min Seok, Lee Hyun Wook
Broadcast Period: May 15
Number of Episodes: 6
A sequel to “Shark: The Beginning,” “Shark: The Storm” continues the journey of Cha Woo Sol (Kim Min Seok), who, after being released from prison, dedicates himself to becoming a professional MMA fighter. However, he soon finds himself entangled in a brutal fight for survival against a new and ruthless enemy Hyun Woo Yong (Lee Hyun Wook).
“Something’s Not Right”
Korean Title: “무언가 잘못되었다”
Cast: Choi Min Ho, Jeong Je Hyeon, Ji Min Seo
Broadcast Period: April 16 – May 8
Number of Episodes: 8
“Something’s Not Right” is a BL drama about Do Bau (Choi Min Ho), who harbors a one-sided love for his childhood best friend Ji Hoon (Jeong Je Hyeon). The drama introduces a new character Jung Ha Min (Ji Min Seo) as the relationships among the three evolve from friendship to love, creating an exciting and heartwarming romance.
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“Sorry Not Sorry”
Korean Title: “오늘도 지송합니다”
Cast: Jun So Min, Gong Min Jung, Jang Hui Ryoung, Choi Daniel, Kim Moo Joon
Broadcast Period: December 5, 2024 – February 27
Number of Episodes: 12
“Sorry Not Sorry” tells the story of Ji Song Yi (Jun So Min), a single woman who abruptly breaks off her engagement. As she struggles to pay off her newlywed home loan, she faces challenges while trying to make ends meet in a new city, working various part-time jobs.
“Spring of Youth”
Korean Title: “사계의 봄”
Cast: Ha Yoo Joon, Park Ji Hu, Lee Seung Hyub
Broadcast Period: May 6 – July 2
Number of Episodes: 10
“Spring of Youth” tells the story of Sa Gye (Ha Yoo Joon), a K-pop band member who is ousted from his group. As he begins college life for the first time, he falls for Kim Bom (Park Ji Hu) and rediscovers his passion for music by joining a campus band.
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“Squid Game 3”
Korean Title: “오징어 게임 시즌3”
Cast: Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Yim Si Wan, Kang Ha Neul, Wi Ha Joon, Park Gyu Young, Park Sung Hoon, Yang Dong Geun, Kang Ae Shim, Jo Yu Ri, David Lee, Roh Jae Won
Broadcast Period: June 27
Number of Episodes: 6
The third and final season of “Squid Game” follows Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae) persisting with his goal to put an end to the game after losing his best friend and being driven to utter despair by The Front Man (Lee Byung Bun), who was hiding his true identity to infiltrate the game.
“Study Group”
Korean Title: “스터디그룹”
Cast: Hwang Minhyun, Han Ji Eun, Cha Woo Min
Broadcast Period: January 23 – February 20
Number of Episodes: 10
“Study Group” is an action comedy drama about Youn Ga Min (Hwang Minhyun), 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.
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“Tastefully Yours”
Korean Title: “당신의 맛”
Cast: Kang Ha Neul, Go Min Si, Kim Shin Rok, Yoo Su Bin
Broadcast Period: May 12 – June 10
Number of Episodes: 10
“Tastefully Yours” is a romance drama about chaebol heir Han Beom Woo (Kang Ha Neul) and stubborn chef Mo Yeon Joo (Go Min Si), who have different backgrounds and philosophies about food but wind up running a small restaurant together in Jeonju, where they grow and fall in love.
“The Art of Negotiation”
Korean Title: “협상의 기술”
Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Dae Myeung, Sung Dong Il, Jang Hyun Sung
Broadcast Period: March 8 – April 13
Number of Episodes: 12
“The Art of Negotiation” follows the story of Yoon Joo No (Lee Je Hoon), an M&A expert who is known as a legendary negotiator, as he leads his team through high-stakes corporate challenges.
Watch “The Art of Negotiation”:
“The Divorce Insurance”
Korean Title: “이혼보험”
Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo, Lee Da Hee, Chu So Jung
Broadcast Period: March 8 – April 13
Number of Episodes: 12
“The Divorce Insurance” is a romantic comedy about Noh Ki Jun (Lee Dong Wook), an insurance actuary in the innovative product development team at Plus Insurance who has experienced three divorces himself.
“The First Night with the Duke”
Korean Title: “남주의 첫날밤을 가져버렸다”
Broadcast Period: June 11 – July 17
Number of Episodes: 12
“The First Night with the Duke” is a fantasy romance drama about an ordinary college student whose soul is transported into a minor character in a romance novel, Cha Sun Chaek (Seohyun). After waking up in the world of the novel, she ends up spending the night with the obsessive male lead Yi Beon (Taecyeon).
Watch “The First Night with the Duke”:
“The Haunted Palace”
Korean Title: “귀궁”
Cast: Yook Sungjae, Kim Ji Yeon, Kim Ji Hun
Broadcast Period: April 18 – June 7
Number of Episodes: 16
“The Haunted Palace” is a fantasy historical rom-com that delves into the tale of the Eight Feet Tall spirit that bears a grudge against the king, a female shaman who opposes it, and an Imugi (imaginary creature that is able to transform into a dragon upon acquiring a magical jewel).
Watch “The Haunted Palace”:
“The Potato Lab”
Korean Title: “감자연구소”
Cast: Lee Sun Bin, Kang Tae Oh, Lee Hak Joo, Kim Ga Eun, Shin Hyun Seung
Broadcast Period: March 1 – April 6
Number of Episodes: 12
Set in a rural potato research institute, “The Potato Lab” is a romantic comedy about Kim Mi Kyung (Lee Sun Bin), a researcher whose life revolves entirely around potatoes, and So Baek Ho (Kang Tae Ho), a cold pragmatist who joins the institute as a new chief.
“The Queen Who Crowns”
Korean Title: “원경”
Cast: Cha Joo Young, Lee Hyun Wook
Broadcast Period: January 6 – February 11
Number of Episodes: 14
“The Queen Who Crowns” tells the story of Queen Won Gyeong (Cha Joo Young), a kingmaker who dreams of a new world in the early days of the Joseon dynasty and helps her husband Lee Bang Won (Lee Hyun Wook) ascend to the throne.
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“The Scandal of Chunhwa”
Korean Title: “춘화연애담”
Cast: Go Ara, Chang Ryul, Chani, Son Woo Hyeon, Han Seung Yeon
Broadcast Period: February 6 – March 6
Number of Episodes: 10
“The Scandal of Chunhwa” is a historical romance drama that tells the story of Princess Hwa Ri (Go Ara) who, after experiencing the heartbreak of her first love, declares her intention to choose her future husband herself.
“The Tale of Lady Ok”
Korean Title: “옥씨부인전”
Cast: Lim Ji Yeon, Choo Young Woo, Kim Jae Won, Yeonwoo, Sung Dong Il, Kim Mi Sook
Broadcast Period: November 30, 2024 – January 26
Number of Episodes: 16
“The Tale of Lady Ok” tells the intense survival con game of Ok Tae Young (Lim Ji Yeon), who fakes her name, status, and even her husband, and Cheon Seung Hwi (Choo Young Woo), who risks everything to protect her.
“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”
Korean Title: “중증외상센터”
Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Choo Young Woo, Yoon Kyung Ho, Ha Young, Jung Jae Kwang
Broadcast Period: January 24
Number of Episodes: 8
Based on a hit webtoon, “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” is a medical drama about genius surgeon Baek Kang Hyuk (Ju Ji Hoon) who joins the severe trauma team at a hospital and restores it to its former glory.
“The Witch”
Korean Title: “마녀”
Cast: Jinyoung, Roh Jeong Eui
Broadcast Period: February 15 – March 16
Number of Episodes: 10
Based on “Moving” author Kang Full’s webtoon of the same name, “The Witch” is a mystery romance about Park Mi Jeong (Roh Jeong Eui), who distances herself from the world due to tragedy, and Lee Dong Jin (Jinyoung), who refuses to give up on her.
Watch “The Witch”:
“The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun”
Korean Title: “태양을 삼킨 여자”
Cast: Jang Shin Young, Seo Ha Joon, Yoon Ah Jung, Oh Chang Suk, Jun No Min
Broadcast Period: June 9 – November 21
Number of Episodes: 120
“The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun” follows the intense journey of Baek Seol Hee (Jang Shin Young), a woman seeking revenge against a powerful conglomerate family for the sake of her only daughter.
“Undercover High School”
Korean Title: “언더커버 하이스쿨”
Cast: Seo Kang Jun, Jin Ki Joo, Kim Shin Rok
Broadcast Period: February 21 – March 29
Number of Episodes: 12
“Undercover High School” is a comedy action drama that follows Jeong Hae Seong (Seo Kang Jun), a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent who goes undercover as a high school student to track down missing gold.
Watch “Undercover High School”:
“Unmasked”
Korean Title: “트리거”
Cast: Kim Hye Soo, Jung Sung Il, Joo Jong Hyuk
Broadcast Period: January 15 – February 19
Number of Episodes: 12
“Unmasked” is an office comedy drama set against the backdrop of Korea’s first Investigative Journalism Bureau at a broadcasting company. The series is about a group of investigative reporters who use their cameras to expose bad people.
“Villains Everywhere”
Korean Title: “빌런의 나라”
Cast: Oh Na Ra, So Yoo Jin, Seo Hyun Chul, Song Jin Woo, Park Young Gyu, Choi Ye Na, Han Sung Min, Jung Min Gyu, Eunchan
Broadcast Period: March 19 – April 24
Number of Episodes: 24
“Villains Everywhere” is a comedy about the wild yet warm everyday lives of two spirited sisters, Oh Na Ra (Oh Na Ra) and Oh Yoo Jin (So Yoo Jin), and their eccentric families.
Watch “Villains Everywhere”:
“Way Back Love”
Korean Title: “내가 죽기 일주일 전”
Cast: Gong Myoung, Kim Min Ha
Broadcast Period: April 3 – April 17
Number of Episodes: 6
“Way Back Love” is a fantasy romance drama about Hee Wan (Kim Min Ha), who has isolated herself from society after losing the will to live. A week before her death, her childhood friend and first love Ram Woo (Gong Myoung) appears before her as a grim reaper.
Watch “Way Back Love”:
“Weak Hero Class 2”
Korean Title: “약한영웅 Class 2”
Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Ryeoun, Choi Min Yeong, Lee Min Jae, Yoo Su Bin, Bae Na Ra, Lee Jun Young
Broadcast Period: April 25
Number of Episodes: 8
The sequel to “Weak Hero Class 1,” “Weak Hero Class 2” continues to follow the journey of model student Yeon Si Eun (Park Ji Hoon), who transfers to Eunjang High School, as he struggles to survive in his new environment.
Watch the first season “Weak Hero Class 1”:
“When Life Gives You Tangerines”
Korean Title: “폭싹 속았수다”
Cast: IU, Park Bo Gum, Moon So Ri, Park Hae Joon
Broadcast Period: March 7 – March 28
Number of Episodes: 16
A story about love and life by “Fight My Way” and “When the Camellia Blooms” screenwriter Lim Sang Choon, “When Life Gives You Tangerines” follows the adventures of “the remarkable rebel” Ae Sun (IU) and “unyielding iron” Gwan Sik (Park Bo Gum) through four vibrant seasons on Jeju Island.
“When the Phone Rings”
Korean Title: “지금 거신 전화는”
Cast: Yoo Yeon Seok, Chae Soo Bin, Heo Nam Jun, Jang Gyuri
Broadcast Period: November 22, 2024 – January 4
Number of Episodes: 12
“When the Phone Rings” depicts the romance of Baek Sa Eon (Yoo Yeon Seok) and Hong Hee Joo (Chae Soo Bin), a couple that married because of their families, as they receive a threatening phone call that sparks turmoil in their relationship.
“When the Stars Gossip”
Korean Title: “별들에게 물어봐”
Cast: Lee Min Ho, Gong Hyo Jin, Oh Jung Se, Han Ji Eun, Kim Joo Hun, Lee El, Lee Cho Hee, Heo Nam Jun
Broadcast Period: January 4 – February 23
Number of Episodes: 16
“When the Stars Gossip” tells the unlikely love story of Commander Eve Kim (Gong Hyo Jin), who works at a zero-gravity space station, and Gong Ryong (Lee Min Ho), a tourist at the space station who has arrived with a secret mission.
“Where’s my hero?”
Korean Title: “남주서치”
Cast: Kal So Won, Lee Jin Woo, Cha Jun Ho
Broadcast Period: June 27 – July 11
Number of Episodes: 6
“Where’s my hero?” is a mystery rom-com about the love triangle between Oh Seol Raem (Kal So Won), who enters college in hopes to find her virtual boyfriend from an online game who has disappeared, along with Seon Woo Yeon (Lee Jin Woo) and Cha Joo Han (Cha Jun Ho).
“Who Is She!”
Korean Title: “수상한 그녀”
Cast: Kim Hae Sook, Jung Ji So, Jung Jinyoung, Chae Won Bin
Broadcast Period: December 18, 2024 – January 23
Number of Episodes: 12
A remake of the film “Miss Granny,” “Who Is She!” is a music romance drama about Oh Mal Soon (Kim Hae Sook), a woman in her 70s, who suddenly transforms into 20-year-old Oh Doo Ri (Jung Ji So) and gets a second chance at living out her dreams.
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