Kim Go Eun is one of the most in-demand Korean actresses today, and she’s not slowing down anytime soon. In the coming months, she is set to star in four new K-dramas that show off her wide acting range. These projects include dark thrillers, friendship stories, animated romance, and fantasy period pieces.
For those who might need a refresher, the 34-year-old actress was last seen in the drama, Little Women, which aired in 2022. Last year, she appeared in two blockbuster movies Exhuma and Love in the Big City, the former received multiple awards and surpassed 11M+ moviegoers.
She makes her drama comeback after three years, following the worldwide success of her films. Fans will be delighted to know that two of these forthcoming dramas will air in 2025
Four Upcoming Kim Go Eun Dramas to Watch
1. The Price of Confession (Netflix, Late 2025)
The Price of Confession is a dark mystery drama produced by Netflix. Kim Go Eun co-stars with Jeon Do Yeon in this psychological thriller set inside a women’s prison.
Jeon Do Yeon plays Ahn Yoon Soo, a quiet and kind art teacher whose life collapses when she is accused of murdering her husband. She is sent to prison, where she meets Mo Eun, played by Kim Go Eun.
Mo Eun is known by other inmates as “the witch.” She has an uncanny ability to read people’s thoughts and emotions, making her both feared and respected. Despite her cold demeanor, she offers Yoon Soo unexpected help. The two form a secretive and dangerous alliance.
Outside the prison, Baek Dong Hoon (Park Hae Soo) is the prosecutor handling the murder case. On the other side is Jang Jeong Gu (Jin Sun Kyu), a former boxer who now works as a defense lawyer. Both men begin to uncover disturbing truths hidden behind the crime.
Details
- Cast: Kim Go Eun, Jang Do Yeon, Park Hae Soo
- Director: Lee Jung Hyo (Crash Landing on You, Romance is a Bonus Book)
- Writer: Kwon Jong Kwan (Proof of Innocence)
- Platform: Netflix Original Series
- Release Date: Q4 2026
2. You and Everything Else (Netflix, Q3 2025)
Originally titled Eun Jung and Sang Yeon, this is a more grounded, emotional drama that explores the bond between two women who reconnect in adulthood under difficult circumstances.
Kim Go Eun plays Ryu Eun Jung, a sharp and outspoken drama writer who has always had a complicated bond with her childhood friend and lifelong rival, Cheon Sang Yeon. Sang Yeon, born into privilege and gifted in every way, often stirred Eun Jung’s envy, but their love-hate friendship lasted through the years.
Now both 42, Eun Jung is focused on her writing career, while Sang Yeon has become a successful film producer.
One day, Sang Yeon reappears after a long silence with devastating news: she has terminal cancer. She asks Eun Jung for one final request: to be with her as she prepares for euthanasia
The story is based on the award-winning script from the 2021 KBS Drama Special and is being adapted for a full-length Netflix series. It’s not a loud or overly dramatic show; it’s about the small moments, the ones that change people over the years.
For fans of slow-burn emotional dramas like My Liberation Notes or Our Blues, this will likely hit the same heartfelt notes.
Details
- Cast: Kim Go Eun, Park Ji Hyun, Kim Gun Woo
- Director: Jo Young Min (Do You Like Brahms? and Everything and Nothing)
- Writer: Song Hye Jin
- Platform: Netflix
- Release Date: Q3 2025
3. Yumi’s Cells Season 3 (TVING, Early 2026)
After two successful seasons, Yumi’s Cells is returning for Season 3, and Kim Go Eun is back as Yumi, the relatable office worker whose thoughts and emotions are represented by animated “cells.”
The upcoming season follows Yumi’s life as a full-time writer, a career she embraced in Season 2. This time, she’s experiencing a new relationship that brings out different responses from her inner cells, including some that fans haven’t seen before.
While Ahn Bo Hyun and Jinyoung were central to previous seasons, the new season introduces a fresh love interest, played by Kim Jae Won.
Season 3 explores Kim Yumi’s life as a successful romance novelist still struggling with love. Her quiet routine is shaken by the arrival of Sin Sun Rok, a sharp yet unexpectedly charming PD at Julie Publishing.
Details
- Cast: Kim Go Eun, Kim Jae Wom
- Director: Lee Sang Yeob (Shopaholic Louis and Familiar Wife)
- Writer: Kim Kyung Ran and Song Jae Jung
- Platform: TVING
- Release Date: 2026
4. Soul (Working Title – In Talks)
Kim Go Eun is currently reviewing an offer for a new romance-historical drama tentatively titled Soul, from the makers of some of the most iconic K-dramas of the past decade.
The script is penned by Park Ji Eun, the writer behind Crash Landing on You and My Love from the Star, and the director attached is Kim Won Suk, known for My Mister and Signal. The casting of actor Kang Dong Won in the male lead role is also in talks.
If confirmed, this would be Kim Go Eun’s first major historical drama in years and another opportunity to show her skills in a genre she hasn’t fully explored since The King: Eternal Monarch.
Details
- Cast: Kim Go Eun, Kang Dong
- Director: Kim Won Suk (When Life Gives You Tangerines, My Mister)
- Writer: Park Ji Eun
- Platform: TBA
- Release Date: TBA
With four new dramas ahead, Kim Go Eun is set to show just how versatile she can be. From heartfelt stories to bold characters, there’s something for every fan to look forward to.
