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December 2024 was filled with numerous worth-watching Korean Dramas such as Squid Game 2, Light Shop, To My Lonely Sister, Who is She?, Namib, and other shows. These dramas revolved around different themes, including family, social inclusion, healing, traumatic events, sacrifices, self-love, family conflicts, consequences of debt, and quality of goodness.
Similarly, January 2025 will introduce the K-drama Community with multiple series exploring different thought-provoking themes. The eight upcoming shows revolving around the concepts of love, romance, history, space, comedy, high school, bullying, academics, empowered female lead, and others are listed below:
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8 Korean Dramas to binge-watch in January 2025
1) Love Scout
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Where to watch: Rakuten Viki and Netflix
Cast: Han Ji-min, Lee Joon-hyuk, Kim Do-hoon, and Kim Yoon-hye
Release date: January 3, 2025
The business and romance drama Love Scout will depict the story of an ambitious and hardworking woman, Kang Ji-yun, who is the CEO of a headhunting company. She will be accompanied by her secretary, Yoo Eun-ho, who looks after every little need.
Eun-ho is a single father with expertise in parenting and household chores. Meanwhile, Ji-yun has no clue how social life works as she has devoted her entire life to the field of headhunting. The drama will have twelve episodes.
2) When The Stars Gossip
Where to watch: TVING and Netflix
Cast: Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin, Oh Jung-se, Han Ji-eun, and Kim Joo-heon
Release date: January 4, 2025
The much-anticipated Korean Drama When The Stars Gossip will showcase the love story of an astronaut and a tourist. An obstetrician-gynecologist, Gong-ryong, has a potent sense of responsibility and arrives at a space station as a tourist. He meets a Korean-American astronaut, Eve Kim. The duo work their way to fight the challenge presented by the space. It will feature sixteen episodes.
3) The Queen Who Crowns
Where to watch: Rakuten Viki and TVING
Cast: Cha Joo-young, Lee Hyun-wook, Lee Yi-dam, and Lee Shi-ah
Release date: January 6, 2025
The forthcoming historical and political Korean Drama The Queen Who Crowns will showcase the journey of Queen Wongyeong. She had a vision of creating a new world during the early Joseon Dynasty. Subsequently, she co-founded the royal authority with her husband, Lee Bang-won, and placed him on the throne. The drama features twelve episodes.
4) Motel California
Where to watch: MBC
Cast: Lee Se-young, Na In-woo, Choi Min-soo, Kim Tae-hyung, and Choi Hee-jin
Release date: January 10, 2025
The upcoming romance Korean Drama Motel California is adapted from the novel Home, Bitter Home, authored by Shim Yoon-seo. The series will depict the story of Kang-hee, who reunites with her lost love after twelve years. She had a fateful encounter with her significant other in her hometown, which she had left decades ago. The drama features twelve episodes.
5) Unmasked
Where to watch: Disney+
Cast: Kim Hye-soo, Jung Sung-II, and Joo Jong-hyuk
Release date: January 15, 2025
The upcoming comedy Korean Drama Unmasked will revolve around a team of investigative journalists on the brink of losing their jobs. They unveil a contentious report, which angers the show's sponsor. Subsequently, they have to solve a vicennial cold case involving the disappearance of a famous actor. They stand at the crossroads of life as they find multiple heinous truths and mysteries. The series includes twelve episodes.
6) Study Group
Where to watch: TVING
Cast: Hwang Min-hyun, Han Ji-eun, Cha Woo-min, and Shin Soo-hyun
Release date: January 23, 2025
The upcoming high school and romance Korean Drama Study Group follows the story of a student, Yoon Ga-min, who forms a study group to score good marks in academics. He seems to be a model student with a neat appearance and glasses. Though he always ranks at the bottom of the educational institution, he has exceptional fighting skills.
After forming the study group, he pledges to protect his team members and fights for them. The Korean Drama features ten episodes.
7) The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
Where to watch: Netflix
Cast: Ju Ji-hoon, Choo Yeong-woo, Yoon Kyung-ho, Ha-young, and Jeong Jae-kwang
Release date: January 24, 2025
The upcoming Korean Drama The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is adapted from the web novel Trauma Center: Golden Hour, authored by Hansanleega. The show will follow the story of a brilliant trauma surgeon, Baek Gang-hyeok. He joins a university hospital famous in the country for its struggling trauma team. With his phenomenal surgical skills and unconservative methods, he gets in conflict with the members. The series has eight episodes.
8) Weak Hero Class 2
Where to watch: Netflix
Cast: Park Ji-hoon, Ryeoun, Choi Min-young, Lee Min-jae, Bae Na-ra, and Lee Jun-young
Release date: 2025 (TBD)
The forthcoming second installment of the Korean Drama Weak Hero Class 2 will follow a model student, Yeon Si-eu, who fails to protect her friend from school violence. Subsequently, he transfers to Eunjang High School and faces more severe bullying and abuse at the school. The series includes eight episodes.
Additionally, Useless Love is also slated to premiere in 2025. However, no release date has been revealed yet.
