From romance to thriller, CJ ENM’s 2025 lineup has something for everyone. The media giant has announced a star-studded slate of Kdramas and movies coming to TV and cinema screens in 2025.
CJ ENM dropped its highly anticipated 2025 lineup on October 4, eagerly counting down the days until next year.
Here is the list of movies and dramas coming in 2025
The Queen Who Crowns
Network: tvN, TVING
Other Names: Wongyeong, Queen Wongyeong
Episodes: 12
Release Date: January 2025
Director: Kim Sang Ho
Writer: Lee Young Mi
Leading Cast: Lee Sung Min, Lee Hyun Wook, Cha Joo Young
Synopsis
Lady Min (Cha Joo Young) marries Prince Jeongan (Lee Hyun Wook) and orchestrates his rise to the throne as King Taejong. However, their alliance crumbles as he takes concubines, leading Queen Wongyeong to clash with her husband and his attempts to curb her family’s influence.
Way The Stars
Network: tvN
Other Names: Ask The Stars
Episodes: 20
Release Date: January 2025
Director: Park Shin Woo
Writer: Seo Sook Hyang
Leading Cast: Gong Hyo Jin, Lee Min Ho
Synopsis
A cosmic romance unfolds between Gong Ryong (Lee Min Ho), a Korean OB/GYN, and Eve Kim (Gong Hyo Jin), a Korean-American astronaut, bridging space and Earth.
My Dearest Nemesis
Network: tvN
Other Names: Black Salt Dragon, He’s the Black Dragon, Black Flame Dragon
Episodes: 16
Release Date: February 2025
Director: Lee Soo Hyun
Writer: Kim Soo Yeon
Leading Cast: Moon Ga Young and Choi Hyun Wook
Synopsis
When Ban Joo Yeon (Choi Hyun Wook), Yongsung Department Store’s new director, reunites with his first love, Baek Soo Jung (Moon Ga Young), now his subordinate, old wounds reopen. Their teenage online romance ended in heartbreak, but 16 years later, they must navigate their complicated past amidst office politics.
Divorce Insurance
Network: tvN
Other Names: Ihon Boheom
Episodes: 12
Release Date: March 2025
Director: Lee Won Suk
Writer: Lee Jae Yoon
Leading Cast: Lee Dong Suk, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Da Hee, Lee Kwang Soo
Synopsis
It follows the product development team of an insurance company as they create a divorce-related product. No Gi Jun (Lee Dong Wook), a talented actuary with a prestigious degree, leads the charge. Despite his polished appearance, Gi Jun has experienced three divorces, making him an expert on marital issues.
Potato Research Institute
Network: tvN
Other Names: Gamjayeonguso
Episodes: 12
Release Date: April 2025
Director: Kang Il Soo
Writer: Kim Ho Soo
Leading Cast: Kang Tae Ho, Lee Su Bin
Synopsis
For 12 years, Kim Mi-Kyeong (Lee Su Bin) has devoted herself to potato research. Her simple life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of charismatic city boy So Baek-Ho (Kang Tae Ho), whose business savvy hides a ruthless edge.
No Other Choice
(Thriller Movie)
Other Names: There is No Choice, I Can’t Help It
Release Date: TBA
Director: Park Chan Wook
Writer: Lee Kyung Mi
Leading Cast: Lee Sung Min, Son Ye Jin, Lee Byung Hun, Park Hee Soon
Synopsis
Yoo Man Su (Lee Byung Hun), a satisfied office worker, believes he has it all: a loving family, a comfortable home, and a stable job. But when he’s unexpectedly fired, his world crumbles. Determined to protect his wife and two children, he embarks on a fierce struggle to reclaim his livelihood and save his home.
Pretty Crazy
(Romance Movie)
Other Names: The Devil Has Moved In
Release Date: 2025
Director: Lee Sang Geun
Leading Cast: YoonA, Ahn Bo Hyun
Synopsis
Seon Ji (YoonA) leads a double life: charming pâtissier by day, and an unmanageable she-devil by night. With no memory of her nighttime escapades, Seon Ji’s family recruits Gil Goo (Ahn Bo Hyun), her awkward neighbor, to keep her in check. Enchanted by daytime Seon Ji, Gil Goo embarks on a quest to break the curse.
Bugonia
(Comedy Movie)
Release Date: November 7, 2025
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Writer: Will Tracy
Leading Cast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons
Synopsis
Convinced that the ruthless CEO is secretly an alien bent on destroying Earth, two zealous conspiracy theorists take drastic action: they kidnap her.
Sculpture City
Network: TVING
Other Names: Carved City, Sculptured City
Episodes: 10
Release Date: 2025
Director: Kim Chang Ju
Writer: Oh Sang Ho
Leading Cast: Ji Chang Wook, EXO’s D.O., Jo Yoon So
Synopsis
An ordinary man’s life spirals into chaos when a sinister mastermind manipulates his fate, crafting a personalized hell.
Study Group
Network: TVING
Other Names: N/A
Episodes: 10
Release Date: 2025
Director: Lee Jang Hoon
Writer: Eom Sun Ho
Leading Cast: Minhyun, Han Ji Eun
Synopsis
Yoon Ga Min (Minhyun), a vocational high school student, hides his fighting skills behind a model student facade. To boost grades, he forms a study group and protects its members with his strength.
Dear X
Network: TVING
Other Names: N/A
Episodes: 12
Release Date: 2025
Director: Lee Eung Bok
Writer: Choi Ja Won
Leading Cast: Kim Yoo Jung, Kim Young Dae
Synopsis
Baek A Jin (Kim Yoo Jung), the nation’s top actress, exudes charm and kindness, but beneath the surface, she is a sociopath who exacts ruthless punishment on anyone who offends her. To achieve her goals, she skillfully manipulates those around her, maintaining control over them, while also possessing a sharp insight into the intentions of her opponents.
Shark: The Storm
Network: TVING
Other Names: Shark 2: The Storm
Episodes: 6
Release Date: 2025
Director: Kim Geon
Writer: Min Ji
Leading Cast: Kim Min Seok, Lee Hyun Wook
Synopsis
Cha Woo Sol (Kim Min Seok), a troubled youth, finds redemption through martial arts champion Jeong Do-hyeon in a juvenile prison.
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