Best New K-Dramas Added to Netflix in 2025 (So Far)
Overview of 2025 K-Drama Trends on Netflix
- Diverse genres: Action, drama, comedy, mystery, thriller, romance
- Mix of personal stories and societal themes
- Inclusion of spin-offs and returning seasons
- Limited series options for one-and-done viewing
- Links to upcoming K-dramas releasing later in 2025 and beyond
- Reference to most-watched K-dramas on Netflix in 2025 so far
Top New K-Dramas Released in 2025 on Netflix
Mercy For None
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Release Date: June 6, 2025
Cast Highlights: So Ji-seob, Huh Joon-ho, Ahn Kil-kang
Synopsis: Gijun, Korea’s strongest underworld fighter, returns after a long absence to seek revenge for his brother’s murder.
Why Watch: Stacked cast, intense action, and a gripping revenge storyline
Our Unwritten Seoul
Genre: Drama
Release Date: May 24, 2025
Language: Korean
Synopsis: Identical twins Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Ra swap lives, leading to dramatic and comedic twists.
Notable: Park Bo-young’s compelling double role performance
When Life Gives You Tangerines
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Release Date: March 7, 2025
Cast Highlights: Kim Seon-ho, Park Bo-gum, IU
Synopsis: Ae Soon, an aspiring poet, and Gwan Shik, her devoted supporter, navigate romance and personal growth.
Highlight: IU’s standout performance
Squid Game Season 3
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery
Release Date: December 26, 2024 (on Netflix early 2025)
Cast Highlights: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo
Synopsis: Gi-hun battles to dismantle the deadly games amid betrayal and desperation.
Importance: Continuation of one of Netflix’s biggest global hits
Trauma Code: Heroes On Call
Genre: Medical, Drama
Release Date: January 24, 2025
Cast Highlights: Ju Ji-hoon, Choo Young-woo
Synopsis: Trauma surgeon Baek Kang Hyuk leads a hospital’s severe trauma team while facing financial and ethical challenges.
Highlight: Ju Ji-hoon’s powerful lead performance
Weak Hero Class 2
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Release Date: April 25, 2025
Cast Highlights: Park Ji-hoon, Choi Hyun-wook
Synopsis: A smart but physically weak student faces bullying with wit and forms strong friendships to fight back.
Note: Second season available on Netflix
Resident Playbook
Genre: Medical, Drama, Comedy
Release Date: April 12, 2025
Cast Highlights: Go Youn-jung, Shin Si-a
Synopsis: Obstetrics and gynecology residents navigate their challenging department amid Korea’s low birth rates.
Context: Spin-off of the popular Hospital Playlist series
Dear Hongrang
Genre: Mystery, Period
Release Date: May 16, 2025
Cast Highlights: Lee Jae-wook, Cho Bo-ah
Synopsis: A brother missing since childhood returns with no memory, unraveling a deep family mystery.
Special Mention: Noted for its captivating soundtrack
Additional Resources
- Preview of upcoming Korean dramas on Netflix in the second half of 2025 and beyond
- List of most-watched K-dramas on Netflix in 2025 for viewer popularity insights
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