tvN is gearing up for an epic year of Korean dramas in 2025!
Earlier this month, tvN revealed an impressive slate of dramas scheduled to premiere next year.
From romantic comedies to fantasy thrillers, here are 12 highly-anticipated K-dramas set to captivate audiences on tvN in 2025.
When The Stars Gossip
“When The Stars Gossip” is an upcoming Saturday-Sunday drama on tvN premiering on January 4, 2025. It follows the extraordinary adventures of Boss Eve on a zero-gravity space station, who encounters a surprise dinosaur guest with a secret agenda.
Starring global fan favorites Lee Min Ho, Gong Hyo Jin, and Oh Jung Se, this drama combines writer Seo Sook Hyang’s romantic comedy expertise with director Park Shin Woo’s nuanced storytelling.
“When the Stars Gossip” is making waves as Korea’s first space office drama. It offers a fresh take on human relationships and everyday stories in a unique space station backdrop.
Seochodong
Premiering in the first half of 2025, “Seochodong” (literal title) explores the lives of associate lawyers in Seoul’s legal hub. This riveting legal office drama is penned by writer Lee Seung Hyun with renowned director Park Seung Woo (“Kairos”, “W: Two Worlds Apart”, and more) at the helm.
Lee Jong Suk, Moon Ga Young, Kang Yoo Seok, Ryu Hye Young, and Im Sung Jae star as a group of associate lawyers who bond over lively lunch gatherings.
Typhoon Company
“Typhoon Company” is a heartwarming drama set during the 1997 IMF financial crisis. The story follows a young CEO’s journey to save his family’s small business, left by his father, amidst economic hardship.
Starring Lee Jun Ho and Geum Sae Rok, the drama is coming to tvN in 2025. Written by Jang Hyun Sook and directed by Lee Na Jeong, it highlights the struggle of a young entrepreneur as he navigates the challenges of the IMF bankruptcy crisis.
Divorce Insurance
“Divorce Insurance” is an office romantic comedy starring Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo, and Lee Da Hee.
Written by Lee Tae Yoon and directed by Lee Won Seok and Choi Bo Kyung, the drama follows the innovative product development team at an insurance company as they launch a groundbreaking “divorce insurance” product. This unique concept assigns a monetary value to divorce.
The Queen Who Crowns
“The Queen Who Crowns”, an original tvN and TVING drama, tells the captivating story of Queen Won Kyung and King Taejo’s tumultuous relationship. Written by Lee Young Mi and directed by Kim Sang Ho, this historical drama explores the complexities of their partnership, both as rulers and spouses.
To cater to both TV and OTT audiences, episodes 1 and 2 of the drama will be exclusively available on TVING at 2 PM on January 6. Meanwhile, episode 1 will make its television debut on tvN at 8:50 PM on the same day.
Unknown Seoul
“Unknown Seoul” is a romantic drama about twin sisters who switch lives and discover love and themselves. Park Bo Young plays a dual role for the first time, starring alongside Park Jinyoung. The story explores their journey as they find true love and their own paths in life.
My Happy Home
“My Happy Home” tells the intense story of the Kim family, who turn to counterfeiting to afford life-saving medicine. As they become entangled with ruthless criminal organizations, their lives spiral out of control.
Acclaimed writer Choi Yi Rang penned the script, while director Kim Cheol Gyu is directing the project.
The Tyrant’s Chef
“The Tyrant’s Chef” will whisk tvN viewers away on a 500-year fantasy adventure. This fantasy romance series is where a French chef time-travels to meet a notorious king, infamous for brutality and refined taste. “My Love from the Star” director Jang Tae Yoo will bring this romance to life.
Potato Research Institute
“Potato Research Institute” is a heartwarming romantic comedy set in a picturesque mountain valley. Starring Lee Sun Bin and Kang Tae Oh, this uplifting drama follows the quirky lives of potato researchers.
This Kdrama generates excitement for being Kang Tae Oh’s first project after being discharged from the military.
My Dearest Nemesis
“My Dearest Nemesis” follows Baek Su Jeong (Moon Ga Young), a driven and outspoken leader at Yongsung Department Store. She reunites with Ban Ju Yeon (Choi Hyun Wook), her teenage online gaming rival, now her boss and department store successor.
Based on a hit Naver webtoon, the drama features an all-star cast of Moon Ga Young, Choi Hyun Wook, Kwak Si Yang, and Im Se Mi.
Extremely Sensible Alcoholic
“Extremely Sensible Alcoholic” follows the story of a sensible drinker who reconnects with a public health doctor who finds quitting drinking challenging.
Starring Choi Sooyoung and Gong Myung, the drama confronts the challenges of drinking culture and the importance of abstinence.
Gyeon U and Fairy
“Gyeon U and Fairy” combines romance, fantasy, and supernatural. Based on a popular Naver webtoon, this captivating drama tells the story of a high school girl shaman who embarks on a journey to save her first love.
Lastly, this announcement is just a sneak peek, as tvN has confirmed more dramas are in store for next year.
