Kickstarting 2025 in K-Dramaland are highly-awaited stories and small-screen comebacks of some of Korea’s beloved K-Drama stars!
Which K-Dramas will you be tuning in this month?
What’s Currently Airing?
MONDAY-TUESDAY
Namib (ENA) *Finale Jan 28
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
Who is She? (KBS2)
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
When The Phone Rings (MBC) *Finale Jan 4
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Check In Hanyang (Channel A)
The Tale of Lady Ok (JTBC) *Finale Jan 26
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Coming Up: January 2025 Korean Dramas
Love Scout | Jan 03 | SBS
The series follows the evolving relationship between Ji-yoon (Han Ji Min), a highly skilled and focused CEO of a headhunting company, and Eun-ho (Lee Joon Hyuk), her equally talented and efficient secretary.
The drama, produced by Studio S and IO Contents Group, combines elements of an intimate workplace romance with professional intrigue.
When The Stars Gossip | Jan 04 | tvN
Set in the vast and mesmerizing backdrop of outer space, When the Stars Gossip explores universal themes of love, trust, and human connection in an environment where every resource is scarce, and survival is a daily challenge. The series promises to captivate audiences with its innovative setting and deeply emotional storytelling.
Lee Min Ho takes on the role of a charming but slightly clumsy tourist, venturing into the uncharted territory of space for the first time. His character’s wide-eyed curiosity and endearing naivety clash with Gong Hyo Jin’s portrayal of a steadfast and independent leader, whose practical nature has been shaped by years of experience in the harsh realities of their extraterrestrial surroundings. Initially, at odds, the two characters find themselves thrust together by circumstance, and what begins as friction soon develops into an undeniable bond.
The Queen Who Crowns | Jan 06 | tvN
The tvN X TVING original drama The Queen Who Crowns (directed by Kim Sang-ho, written by Lee Young-mi, and produced by Studio Dragon and JS Pictures) tells a compelling and intense story centered around the complex relationship between a king and queen, and a husband and wife.
The drama focuses on Queen Wongyeong (Cha Joo Young) and her rise to power alongside her husband, King Taejong Yi Bang-won (Lee Hyun Wook). This unique narrative, known for portraying them as political partners, offers a fresh perspective on their relationship, reimagined and interpreted from the viewpoint of Won-gyeong.
Motel California | Jan 10 | MBC
Based on Shim Yoon-seo’s 2019 novel Home, Bitter Home, Motel California tells the story of Ji Kang-hee, a woman who returns to her rural hometown after 12 years, where she reunites with her first love. It’s a heartwarming romance about love, self-discovery, and second chances.
Lee Se Young plays Ji Kang-hee, an interior designer with a complicated past tied to her life growing up in a countryside motel and her mixed heritage.
Na In Woo stars as Cheon Yeon-soo, a veterinarian whose peaceful life is turned upside down when he reconnects with Kang-hee after years apart.
Unmasked | Jan 15 | Disney+
- Streaming Site: Disney+
After years of shunning advertisers and breaking some of the country’s biggest and most contentious news stories, the Trigger investigative news team’s days are numbered after broadcasting an exceptionally controversial story.
With time running out on their careers, the team is challenged to accomplish the impossible if they want to save their jobs – uncover the identity of an insider who’s been leaking personal stories about the team and solve a twenty-year-old cold case involving a famous actor who disappeared without a trace.
Starring Kim Hyesoo (Signal, Smugglers) as tenacious presenter Oh Soryong, Jung Sungil (The Glory, Our Blues) as rookie producer Han Do, and Joo Jonghyuk (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) as contractor Kang Giho, Unmasked is written by Gi Ryang, and directed by You Sundong (The Uncanny Counter).
Study Group | Jan 23 | TVING
Study Group is a high-octane high school action drama that follows a determined student who dreams of excelling in academics but has a knack for fighting instead. The story unfolds as Ga-min forms a “study group” to tackle the grueling college entrance exams while navigating life in one of the worst schools imaginable.
Adapted from the hit webtoon by Shin Hyung-wook and Yoo Seung-yeon, the series combines thrilling action sequences with a heartfelt tale of growth and camaraderie. The drama promises to deliver a refreshing take on the classic school-action genre.
Hwang Min Hyun steps into the role of Yoon Ga-min, a “bookworm” who channels all his energy into his singular goal of attending college, despite lacking any natural talent for studying. Beneath his neat and studious exterior lies an unexpected strength that surfaces when his friends are in danger. Hwang’s portrayal of Ga-min’s journey—from a lonely fighter to a fiercely protective leader—is set to captivate viewers, with his powerful action scenes as a standout highlight.
Accordingly, the series boasts a dynamic cast of emerging talent, including Han Ji Eun, Cha Woo Min, Lee Jong Hyun, Shin Soo Hyun, Yoon Sang Jung, and Gong Do Yu. Together, they bring the colorful and chaotic world of Study Group to life, with each character contributing their own unique story to the ensemble.
Make sure to add January 2025 Korean Dramas to your watch list!
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