Get ready to kick off 2025 with an unforgettable K-drama marathon! Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the Korean drama scene, January’s lineup is about to set the bar impossibly high for the rest of the year. From cosmic romance to royal intrigue, these shows are already creating buzz across social media – and trust us, you won’t want to miss a single one.

1. “Love Scout” – Where Perfect Meets Perfectly Flawed

Premiere: January 3, 2025 on SBS TV & Netflix

Ever wondered what happens when a flawless secretary meets a workaholic CEO? “Love Scout” is about to show us, and it’s bringing the powerhouse duo of Han Jimin (“Behind Your Touch”) and Lee Joon Hyuk (“Vigilante”) to tell this delicious office romance tale.

Picture this: Yoo Eun-ho (Lee Joon Hyuk) is the dictionary definition of the perfect secretary – organized, efficient, and seemingly without flaw. His boss? The brilliant but perpetually overworked Kang Ji Yoon (Han Jimin), who runs her headhunting company with laser-focused precision. But when Cupid decides to meddle in their perfectly professional relationship, both discover that sometimes the heart doesn’t follow the business plan.

Catch it every Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m. KST, or stream it on Netflix with English subtitles hours after broadcast.

2. “When the Stars Gossip” – Love is Written in the Stars… Literally

Premiere: January 4, 2025, on tvN & Netflix

Hold onto your spacesuits, because this might be the most ambitious K-drama of 2025! Superstar Lee Minho returns to our screens alongside the incomparable Gong Hyo Jin in a romantic sci-fi adventure that’s already generating astronomical buzz.

Lee Min Ho stars as Gong Ryong, an ob-gyn who trades his hospital rounds for a space station tour. There, he meets Eve Kim (Gong Hyo Jin), a Korean-American astronaut whose passion for space exploration matches her brilliant mind. Their meet-cute might be unconventional (zero gravity will do that), but their chemistry? Absolutely universal.

As if the star-studded cast wasn’t enough to get excited about, BTS’s Jin will lend his golden voice to the soundtrack. Now that’s what we call a cosmic collaboration!

Watch new episodes every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN, or stream on Netflix (regional availability varies).

3. “The Queen Who Crowns” – Power, Passion, and Royal Politics

Premiere: January 6, 2025 on TVING & tvN

History buffs and drama lovers, rejoice! “The Queen Who Crowns” is about to serve us royal intrigue with a side of revolutionary ambition. Starring the magnetic Cha Joo-young alongside Lee Hyun-wook, Lee Yi-dam, and Lee Si-a, this historical drama promises to be anything but a typical palace tale.

Follow the fascinating story of Queen Wongyeong and King Taejong Yi Bang-won as they navigate the treacherous waters of power, marriage, and kingdom-building. With dreams of creating a new world order, Queen Wongyeong must balance her royal duties with her revolutionary aspirations – all while managing a marriage that’s as much about politics as it is about love.

New episodes drop every Monday at 2 p.m. KST on TVING, with tvN broadcasts every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 p.m. KST.

4. “Motel California” – Where First Love Checks In Again

Premiere: January 10, 2025 on MBC TV

Sometimes you can check out, but you can never leave your past behind. In MBC’s heartwarming new drama “Motel California” (모텔 캘리포니아), rising stars Lee Se-young and Na In-woo bring to life a story that proves home isn’t just a place – it’s where your heart keeps returning.

Based on Shim Yoon-seo’s beloved novel “Home, Bitter Home,” this soul-stirring romance follows the journey of a woman whose childhood was spent among the comings and goings of her family’s motel guests. After fleeing her small-town life 12 years ago, fate brings her back to the last place she ever expected to return – only to find her first love waiting, as if time stood still.

Under the masterful direction of Kim Hyung-min and penned by the talented Lee Seo-yoon, “Motel California” promises to transform a humble countryside motel into a canvas for rediscovering love, healing old wounds, and perhaps finding that what you’ve been running from might just be what you’ve been looking for all along.

Check in to this unforgettable story of homecoming and healing starting January 10, 2025, on MBC TV. New episodes air every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST).

5. “Unmasked”- The Quest For Truth Never Stops

Premiere: January 15, 2025, at 12.30 p.m. IST

In Disney+’s new thriller K-drama “Unmasked,” Kim Hye Soo again proves why she is considered one of the most consistent Korean artists who never disappoints. The grippy thriller follows O So Ryong, an investigative reporter whose sense of justice is her priority. The drama delivers an equal portion of comedy with diverse supporting characters, including Han Do (Jung Sung II) and Kang Gi Ho (Joo Jong Hyuk).

New episodes drop every Wednesday at 4 p.m. KST on Disney + and Disney + Hotstar.

 

6. “The Trauma Code Heroes On Call”- When Saving Lives Comes at a Price

Premiere: January 24, 2025 at Netflix

In the pulse-pounding halls of a prestigious university hospital, Netflix’s newest medical drama, “The Trauma Code Heroes On Call” introduces us to an elite team that’s about to rewrite the rules of emergency medicine – even if it bankrupts the hospital they’re trying to save.

The Maverick in the Making

At the heart of this high-stakes series stands Dr. Baek Kang Hyuk (Ju Ji Hoon), a battlefield-tested trauma surgeon whose scalpel has danced between life and death in the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. Brilliant, uncompromising, and armed with a bulldozer personality, he’s the kind of doctor who sees impossible cases as personal challenges. But his greatest battle yet? Transforming a paper-pushing trauma department into a elite rescue unit that races against time to save lives.

Whether you’re in the mood for romantic comedy, sci-fi adventure, or historical drama, January 2025’s K-drama lineup has something for every taste. Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and prepare for a month of binge-worthy entertainment that will have you glued to your screens!