A wave of exciting K-dramas is set to premiere this January 2025, offering viewers a diverse range of genres from romance and comedy to historical thrillers and medical dramas. Hereโs a detailed look at nine upcoming releases:
K-Dramas Coming in January 2025
Love Scout
- Genre: Workplace romance, mystery, drama
- Cast: Han Ji Min, Lee Jun Hyuk, Jung Soo Hyun, Woo Jung Hoon
- Directors: Joon Ho and Kim Jae Hong
- Writer: Kim Ji Eun
- Episodes: 12
- Release Date: January 3, 2025
- Network: SBS
This drama explores the evolving relationship between Kang Ji Yun (Han Ji Min), a successful businesswoman who struggles with everyday tasks, and her secretary, Yoo Eun Ho (Kim Jae Hong), who expertly balances his professional and personal life as a loving father. Their professional dynamic takes a personal turn as they work closely together.
When The Stars Gossip
- Genre: Romance comedy, sci-fi
- Cast: Lee Min Ho, Gong Hyo Jin, Oh Jung Se, Han Ji Eun
- Director: Park Shin Woo
- Writer: Seo Sook Hyang
- Episodes: 16
- Release Date: January 4, 2025
- Network: tvN, Netflix
This sci-fi romance follows an astronaut stationed on a zero-gravity space station and a space tourist with a hidden agenda. As they interact, their different objectives become complicated by developing feelings for each other. The drama filmed scenes in real space centers and a fictional one:
- International Space Station (ILS)
- Mission Control Center (MCC)
- Fictional International Institute of Space United (I.O.U)
The Queen Who Crowns
- Genre: Historical, melodrama, romance
- Cast: Cha Joo Young, Lee Hyun Wook, Lee Yi Dam, and Lee Si A
- Director: King Sang Ho
- Writer: Lee Young Mi
- Episodes: 12
- Release Date: January 6, 2025
- Network: tvN and TVING
This historical drama centers on Queen Wongyeong (Cha Joo Young), a “king-maker” who envisions a new world during the early Joseon Dynasty. She plays a vital role in helping her husband, Yi Bang Won (Lee Hyun Wook), become the third king and stands by him as a powerful partner in ruling.
Motel California
- Genre: Romance
- Cast: Lee Se Young, Na In Woo, Choi Hee Jin, Choi Min Soo
- Director: Kim Hyung Min
- Writer: Lee Seo Yoon
- Episodes: 12
- Release Date: January 10, 2025
- Network: MBC
This drama tells the story of Ji Kang Hee (Lee Se Young), who grew up in a small-town motel, Motel California. At 20, she leaves for Seoul to start a new life. Twelve years later, she returns, reconnects with her first love, Chun Yeon Soo (Na In Woo), and faces the emotional challenges of her past.
Unmasked
- Genre: Mystery, thriller, comedy
- Cast: Kim Hye Soo, Jung Sung Il, Joo Jomg Hyuk, Lee Hae Young
- Director: Yoo Seon Dong
- Writer: Kim KiRyang
- Episodes: 12
- Release Date: January 15, 2025
- Network: Disney+
This drama features an investigative reporting team led by Oh So Ryong (Kim Hye Soo), known as Trigger, a passionate advocate for justice, and the fiercely independent PD Han Do (Jung Sung Il). Together, they investigate a 20-year-old mystery and fight to save their program from cancellation.
Study Group
- Genre: Action, thriller, comedy, youth
- Cast: Hwang Min Hyun, Han Ji Eun, Cha Woo Min, Lee Jong Hyun
- Director: Jang Hoon and Yoo Beom Sang
- Writer: Eom Seon Ho and Oh Bo Hyun
- Episodes: 10
- Release Date: January 23, 2025
- Network: TVING
Based on a popular webtoon, this high school drama focuses on Yoon Ga Min (Hwang Min Hyun), a student who dreams of academic success but is naturally talented at fighting. At a notorious high school, he forms a study group and prepares for college entrance exams.
The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call
- Genre: Medical, drama
- Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Choo Young Woo, Ha Young, Yoon Gyung Ho
- Director: Lee Do Yoon
- Writer: Choi Tae Kang
- Episodes: 8
- Release Date: January 24, 2025
- Network: Netflix
This medical drama follows Baek Gang Hyeok (Ju Ji Hoon), a fearless trauma surgeon with a strong sense of justice. After years of performing surgeries in war zones, he joins a university hospital. He and his team face financial difficulties while treating patients, pushing the hospital into debt.
Other K-Dramas Expected in January 2025
Two more K-dramas are also expected to be released in January 2025:
Weak Hero Class 2
- Genre: Action, thriller, youth, drama
- Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Ryeoun, Choi Min Young, Lee Jun Young
- Director: You Su Min
- Writer: Seo Pae Seu
- Episodes: 8
- Release Date: January 2025
- Network: Netflix
This high school drama deals with bullying and trauma. It follows Yeon Si Eun (Park Ji Hoon), a model student who transfers to Eunjang High School after failing to protect his friends from violence. He forms new friendships and faces even greater challenges.
Useless Love
- Genre: Romance, comedy
- Cast: Lee Dong Gun, Park Ha Sun
- Director: Lee Jung Sub
- Writer: Park Ji Hye
- Episodes: TBA
- Release Date: January 2025
- Network: Netflix
This romance comedy focuses on Lee Mu Gae (Lee Dong Gun), a successful literary critic known for being a caring family man with a history of unrequited love. His life changes when he meets Do Do Hye (Park Ha Sun), a confident and talented head of the design department.
To know the latest developments about K-Dramas releasing in January 2025, Keep an eye on VvipTimes, and allow notifications from us to get instant updates on your device.
Credits: tvN, SBS, MBC, Disney+, TVING, Netflix
