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9 New K-Dramas Coming in April 2025 ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

K-dramas have been a part of our lives since we got too attached to the Ott platforms. We always enjoy a good, thrilling K-drama, rom-com, or horror series, as Korean series hit the perfect notes with each genre every time. So, as we enter the month of April, a new batch of dramas has already made their way into our lives, and some are waiting for their premiere dates to release on Netflix and other platforms. Are you ready?

Whichever genre you are a fan of, we have got you covered. From Shin Min-Ah’s Karma to Park Ji-Hoon’s Weak Hero Class 2, and more K-dramas are coming your way this April 2025. Scroll ahead to find out everything about it.

Way Back Love

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Netflix’s latest Korean romance-mystery drama, The Trunk, questions the basis of conjugal relationships in a time when increasingly fragmented lifestyles have created an existential crisis—pitting self-centered endeavors against the notion of companionship. The idea of marital relationships functioning solely on the basis of personal necessities, as a transactional affair, is an extension of issues like fear of commitment, emotional baggage, lack of self-reflection, and acceptance of personal drawbacks. Needless to say, exploring topics such as these will need the backing of strong performances by the cast, something which The Trunk doesn’t lack one bit. The complexities of the emotional intricacies of the narrative were expertly handled by the ensemble cast, allowing viewers to relate with the characters and even the supporting cast, a number of whom played the role of comic relief, proving their excellence with the roles they were given.

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When the Phone Rings is a gripping new Kdrama that’s captured the attention of global audiences with its unique premise, stellar performances, and intense suspense. Starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin, the romance-mystery thriller has already achieved remarkable success, securing millions of views in its first week alone. As the series continues to unfold, fans are eagerly awaiting the next episodes. Here’s everything you need to know about the release schedule, plot, and where to watch When the Phone Rings.

Plot Overview:

When the Phone Rings revolves around the complex relationship between Baek Sa-eon (played by Yoo Yeon-seok) and Hong Hee-ju (played by Chae Soo-bin). Baek Sa-eon is a former war correspondent and hostage negotiator who now works at a broadcasting station, while Hong Hee-ju is a sign language interpreter at the same station. The drama dives into their “show window marriage”—a politically arranged union that serves only as a facade.

K-Dramas are well known for their light-hearted romantic comedies, but lately, other genres are also gaining attention. The South Korean writers and directors are beginning to explore the world of visual entertainment by giving us masterpieces away from the usual romance, such as The Glory, Squid Games, Sweet Home, and even reality TV hits such as Single's Inferno. While it's not a k-drama, Pachinko is a character-driven, heartfelt story interlaced with true historical events about Koreans who immigrated to Japan during World War II. If you like the story of Pachinko and you're looking for your next binge-watch, why not try out the K-drama The Hymn of Death? The drama is directed by Park Soo-jin, who previously worked on hits like Dr. Romantic and While You Were Sleeping.

As someone who has been a fan of K-dramas for many years, there are several actors I never get tired of watching. From boisterous romantic comedies to tragic thrillers, these actors have delivered outstanding performances in some of the best K-dramas of all time, improving their filmographies with every new release. Their commitment to their roles brings a vibrant addition to each new project, and I'm always excited to see what new characters these actors will take on next.

Netflix K-dramas such as Squid Game and The Glory have helped the K-drama genre to rise in popularity. I believe that actors have played a big part in this, as their delivery can often make or break a show. The K-drama genre is also incredibly diverse, and actors often have to stay on top of their game and push themselves to deliver the next best thing. While there are many who do this with great success,...

Doctor Slump is bringing smiles and tears to millions of Korean drama fans with its two brilliant leads Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik. The Netflix series revolves around a plastic surgeon who gets entangled in a highly publicized criminal case because of a botched surgery and a doctor suffering from depression. When both of the leads meet each other again at the lowest moment in their lives, their high school rivalry starts to fade away as they start developing feelings for each other. So, if you are loving Doctor Slump here are some similar shows you could watch next.

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Enemies to lovers is one of the most beloved tropes in Korean dramas, and this trope is used to perfection in the brilliant romantic-comedy series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. Based on a 2004 film titled Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong by Kang Seok-beom and Shin Jung-goo, the series revolves around...

Netflix’s latest offering, Gyeongseong Creature, has just unveiled its main trailer, stirring excitement and curiosity among fans. This period horror drama, set to premiere on December 22, promises a unique blend of historical depth and thrilling horror elements.

The trailer offers a glimpse into the dark and eerie world of 1945 Seoul, then known as Gyeongseong. Amidst the turmoil of Japanese colonization, the series introduces us to Jang Tae Sang, a wealthy and well-informed pawnshop owner, and Yoon Chae Ok, a skilled specialist in finding missing people. Together, they encounter a horrifying reality that unfolds within the city’s shadows.

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Gyeongseong Creature is a creation of Jung Dong Yoon, the director known for his work on Hot Stove League, and scriptwriter Kang Eun Kyun, famous for hits like Dr Romantic and Where Stars Land. This powerful duo, coupled with a talented cast including Park Seo Joon,...

Cj Enm (Hong Kong), a channels and content distributor that is part of the Korean Cj Enm conglomerate, has picked up pay-tv rights in parts of Asia to a handful of Korean series that were co-financed by streaming platform Tving and Paramount+. The deal was struck with Paramount Global Content Distribution.

The productions are part of a global strategic partnership between Cj Enm and Paramount Global that was announced in December 2021.

The deal was announced on the eve of the Asian TV Forum (Atf), which kicks off next week in Singapore.

The series debut first on Tving in Korea and on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. They then move to the Cj Enm-owned channels tvN and tvN Movies in the first window pay-tv slot in Southeast Asia.

The titles that Cj Enm (Hong Kong) will represent include...

Even though we're officially in the fall of 2023, there are several Korean dramas yet to be released, which will assuredly set a desired conclusion for the year. So far, this year has seen some of the best K-dramas, ranging from romance to thrillers, including Weak Hero, Dr. Romantic, Queenmaker, and Taxi Driver.

In September alone, several highly anticipated Korean dramas have been released, such as Song of the Bandits, Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun, and A Time Called You. While most of them aired weekly, and some still do, fans will always be curious about what's in store for the next month. With that in mind, here is a list of every Korean drama releasing in October 2023.

Strong Girl Namsoon (Oct. 7)

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Disney+ has announced a slate of Asia originals for the second half of 2023, including Korean dramas Moving and The Worst Of Evil and the latest project in its collaboration with Hybe, BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star.

The packed slate of originals also includes Japanese anime Tokyo Revengers: Teknik Arc, part of Disney’s collaboration with publishing house Kodansha, and hybrid live-action and anime series Dragons Of Wonderhatch.

Set to premiere on August 9, Korean drama Moving is based on Kangfull’s webtoon about a group of superpowered individuals on the run from government forces and a mysterious assassin. Ryu Seungryong, Han Hyojoo and Zo Insung head the cast.

Ji Changwook, Squid Game actor Wi Hajun and Lim Semi star in crime drama The Worst Of Evil, set in 1990s Seoul, where a rural police officer is recruited to help bring down a trafficking gang pushing a potent new drug.

Docu-series BTS...

Disney+ is preparing to launch its largest slate of new originals to date for the growth markets of the Asia-Pacific region, the Walt Disney Co. said Monday.

The lineup, which includes more than 20 new series and films, will roll out across the second half of 2023, with the bulk of the programming coming from Korea and Japan. Highlights include a new documentary about Korean supergroup BTS, several Korean crime thrillers and much-anticipated Japanese anime titles like Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku Arc and Phoenix: Eden17.

Coming at a time of “rationalized” content spending across the industry, Disney’s continued commitment to localized originals for Asia-Pacific underscores the growing popularity of Korean drama and Japanese anime throughout the world, as well as the continued importance of the region as a long-term driver of revenue growth.

Disney tends not to release much data on the viewership of its international originals. But it provided some indicators...

Exclusive: International finance, production and sales company Est Studios has taken worldwide sales rights, excluding South Korea, to Korean horror thriller Chabak – Night Of Murder And Romance, directed by William Inhyuk Hyoung.

Produced by Tiger Yeongseop Kim, the film stars Danny Ahn, who is also a member of K-Pop group G.O.D., Kyoung-In Hong (The Great Queen Seondeok) and Min-Chae Kim (The First Shop Of Coffee Prince).

The film is aiming for a release in South Korea and Southeast Asia in late August. The story revolves around a romantic Chabak (car-camping) trip that turns into a nightmare for a couple when they’re hunted by a masked psychopath in the mountains and forced to confront a painful truth.

The former head of Korean broadcaster Sbs’s series and content hub departments from 2015 to 2019, Tiger Yeongseop Kim is now the CEO of Chabak producer Tiger Studio.

During his tenure at Sbs, he...

Whether it’s overcoming a mental handicap or fighting for their rights, Korea’s women-led stories are evolving as the local industry kicks some of its dated stereotypes for female characters.

Recent shows “The Glory,” “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” “Little Women” and “Twenty-Five, Twenty-One” not only delve into social issues in Korea, but highlight the strength and depth of character of their female leads.

Three of these were top-10 shows for Netflix in 2022, while data from FlixPatrol shows revenge thriller “The Glory” as the number one TV show on the streamer this year in South Korea, as of Feb. 24.

While Korea’s rigidly hierarchical society and history has traditionally put women at the bottom of society, that same rigidity moulded strong, creative women who overcame hardship and prejudice. Finally, these traits are being reflected in content hitting the small screen.

“Back in the day when the country lived in great poverty...

Lee Jung-hyo, director of hit Korean series “Crash Landing on You” is set as director of “Doona!,” a coming-of-age drama series that tells the tale of a romance between a freshman college student and an established female pop idol. The show will play on Netflix in the New Year.

K-pop star Suzy will portray the pop idol while Yang Se-jong (“Temperature of Love” “Still 17” and “Dr. Romantic”) plays the starstruck male lead.

Suzy was previously a member of the K-pop group Miss A, before establishing a solo career some five years ago. She has previously acted in Netflix’s “Start-up,” “Anna” and “Uncontrollably Fond.”

The show is just the latest Korean series to be adapted from a webtoon. In this case “Lee Doona!,” written by Min Song-a and published by Naver Webtoon, is the underlying source material for Jang Yu-ha’s screen adaptation.

The story sees the successful female star,...

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Netflix revealed Monday that it has ordered a series adaptation of the popular Korean webtoon Doona!

The show will tell the story of a coming-of-age romance between an ordinary college freshman and a former K-pop idol who meet at a sharehouse. The college student will be played by Yang Se-jong (Temperature of Love, Still 17 and Dr. Romantic), while the former idol, named Doona in the series, will be inhabited by real life K-pop star Suzy (aka Bae Su-ji, star of Start-Up, Anna and Uncontrollably Fond).

Doona! will be helmed by veteran K-drama director Lee Jung-hyo, the talent behind Netflix’s smash hit series Crash Landing on You and Romance Is a Bonus Book.

Netflix revealed some year-end viewership data for its Korean content in tandem with Monday’s series announcement. Although somewhat vague, the numbers underscore the streamer’s bullishness on Korean content.

Netflix has commissioned Korean webtoon adaptation Doona!, to be directed by Crash Landing On You director Lee Jung-hyo, while revealing new figures on the global consumption of Korean content in 2022.

Set to star Suzy and Yang Se-jong, Doona! is a coming-of-age story revolving around the romance between a K-pop star and an ordinary college student. Suzy is a former member of K-pop group, Miss A, and has recently starred in web series Start-Up, Anna and Uncontrollably Fond. Yang’s credits include Temperature Of Love, Still 17 and Dr. Romantic.

Based on a popular Naver webtoon, Doona! is produced by Studio Dragon, Showrunners and Studio N. In addition to Crash Landing On You, one of Netflix’s most popular K-dramas, Lee has also directed Romance Is A Bonus Book and the Korean version of BBC drama Life On Mars.

Netflix announced the show along with figures revealing that more than 60 of global...