As spring approaches, an exciting lineup of Korean dramas is set to captivate audiences in March 2025. This month’s K-drama releases will feature a diverse mix of genres, ranging from heartwarming slice-of-life stories to intense thrillers and unique fantasy concepts. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Here’s a closer look at the upcoming Korean dramas that should be on your radar!
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The Potato Lab (Lee Sun-Bin, Kang Tae-Oh)
- Release date: March 1, 2025
- Runtime: Saturday & Sunday, 21:20
- Network: tvN
- Cast: Lee Sun-Bin, Kang Tae-Oh
- Where to watch: Netflix
‘The Potato Lab’ is a charming romantic comedy set in a rural potato research institute.
Kim Mi-Kyung (Lee Sun-Bin) is a dedicated researcher who is focused on her work. Her routine changes when So Baek-Ho (Kang Tae-Oh), a practical director from a large company, comes to the institute. He sees the institute as a way to make money. Their contrasting approaches spark a sweet, unexpected romance as they navigate their differences.
The story also highlights the quirky lives of the other researchers and staff, adding humor and depth to the narrative.
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Riding Life (Joon Hye-Jin, Jo Min-Soo, Kim Sa-Rang)
- Release date: March 3, 2025
- Runtime: Monday & Tuesday, 22:00
- Network: ENA
- Cast: Joon Hye-Jin, Jo Min-Soo, Kim Sa-Rang
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‘Riding Life’ (also known as ‘Mother and Mom’) is a family drama series adapted from the novel ‘Riding Life’ by Go Seon-Mi.
The story is about Lee Jung-Eun (Joon Hye-Jin), a marketer in the beauty industry, who seeks help from her mother, Yoon Ji-Ah (Jo Min-Soo), a pediatric art therapist. Jung-Eun needs assistance managing the busy education schedule of her 7-year-old daughter, Hong Seo-Yoon (Kim Sa-Rang). This arrangement reveals intergenerational conflicts and personal growth as the three navigate their intertwined lives.
‘Riding Life’ promises a heartfelt exploration of family dynamics and personal rediscovery.
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I Am a Running Mate (Yoon Hyun-Soo, Choi Woo-Sung, Lee Jung-Shik)
- Release date: March 6, 2025
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- Network: TVING
- Cast: Yoon Hyun-Soo, Choi Woo-Sung, Lee Jung-Shik
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‘I Am a Running Mate’ is a school drama series set to premiere on TVING on March 6, 2025. This series marks the directorial debut of Han Jin-Won, co-writer of the acclaimed film ‘Parasite.’
The story follows No Se-Hun (Yoon Hyun-Soo), a model student at Yeongjin High School. His reputation suffers after an embarrassing incident gives him the nickname “Erector.” To restore his image, Se-Hun agrees to become the running mate of Yang Won-Dae (Choi Woo-Sung), the head of the choir and president of the student council, in the upcoming school election. However, feeling slighted after learning that he is Won-Dae’s twelfth choice for the position, Se-hun decides to team up with Kwak Sang-hyun (Lee Jung-Shik), a charismatic social butterfly known as the “walking human boutique.”
The series explores themes of adolescence, identity, and the complexities of high school politics.
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When Life Gives You Tangerines (IU, Park Bo-Gum)
- Release date: March 7, 2025
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- Network: Netflix
- Cast: IU, Park Bo-Gum
- Where to watch: Netflix
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ is a romance and slice-of-life drama series set against the vibrant backdrop of Jeju Island’s citrus orchards.
The story follows the adventurous lives of Ae-Soon (IU), a spirited rebel who aspires to be a poet despite her inability to attend school due to financial constraints. Gwan-Sik (Park Bo-Gum) is a hardworking young man who cares deeply for Ae-Soon. The narrative explores their personal growth, the challenges they encounter, and the evolving dynamics of their relationship in a changing Korea.
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ offers a heartfelt exploration of love, resilience, and the enduring human spirit.
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The Art of Negotiation (Lee Je-Hoon, Kim Dae-Myung, Cha Kang-Yoon, Sung Dong-Il)
- Release date: March 8, 2025
- Runtime: Saturday & Sunday, 22:30
- Network: JTBC
- Cast: Lee Je-Hoon, Kim Dae-Myung, Cha Kang-Yoon, Sung Dong-Il
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‘The Art of Negotiation’ is a workplace drama series set to premiere on JTBC on March 8, 2025.
The series explores the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Yoon Joo-No (Lee Je-Hoon) is a skilled M&A expert known for his talent in negotiation. He works with his team, which includes lawyer Oh Soon-Young (Kim Dae-Myung) and Choi Jin-Soo (Cha Kang-Yoon). Together, they handle complex corporate deals and face challenges from people like Song Jae-Sik (Sung Dong-Il), the chairman of the Sanin Group, and Ha Tae-Soo (Jang Hyun-Sung), the group’s CFO.
The show provides an in-depth look at corporate strategies, power dynamics, and the art of negotiation.
Hyper Knife (Sul Kyung-Gu, Park Eun-Bin)
- Release date: March 19, 2025
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- Network: Disney+
- Cast: Sul Kyung-Gu, Park Eun-Bin
- Where to watch: Disney+
‘Hyper Knife’ is a medical thriller series set to premiere on Disney+ in March 2025.
The drama features Sul Kyung-Gu as Choi Deok-Hee, a famous neurosurgeon, and Park Eun-Bin as Jung Se-Ok, his talented former student. After a disagreement during an important surgery, Se-Ok is kicked out of Deok-Hee’s operating room. She ends up working as an underground surgeon in illegal clinics. Eventually, they cross paths again, leading to intense conflicts and personal growth as they deal with their complicated relationship.
‘Hyper Knife’ promises to be a gripping exploration of medical ethics, personal redemption, and the high-stakes world of neurosurgery.
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Villains Everywhere (Oh Na-Ra, So Yoo-Jin, Park Young-Gyu)
- Release date: March 19, 2025
- Runtime: Wednesday & Thursday, 21:50
- Network: KBS2
- Cast: Oh Na-Ra, So Yoo-Jin, Park Young-Gyu
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‘Villains Everywhere’ is a sitcom and family drama that shows the daily lives of two middle-aged sisters, Oh Na-ra (Oh Na-Ra) and Oh Yoo-jin (So Yoo-Jin).
Oh Na-Ra, a former flight attendant with a vibrant past, hides her history from her conservative husband, Seo Hyun-Chul. Their father, Oh Young-Gyu, portrayed by Park Young-Gyu, was once a celebrated sculptor but now lives a reclusive life. The series humorously and poignantly explores the dynamics of this extended family as they navigate the challenges of life together.
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Heo’s Diner (Xiumin (EXO), Exy)
- Release date: March 24, 2025
- Runtime: Monday & Tuesday, 17:00
- Network: Netflix
- Cast: Xiumin (EXO), Exy
- Where to watch: Netflix
‘Heo’s Diner’ is a fantasy romantic comedy series starring EXO‘s Xiumin as Heo Gyun, a progressive thinker and food enthusiast from the Joseon era. After facing exile due to his radical beliefs, he mysteriously time-travels 400 years into modern-day Seoul. There, he meets Bong Eun-sil, played by Exy, who manages her family’s local restaurant. As Heo Gyun adjusts to contemporary life, he begins working at the restaurant, and an unexpected incident thrusts him into the role of head chef.
The drama explores themes of cultural adaptation, culinary passion, and romance, offering a delightful blend of humor and heartwarming moments.
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The Divorce Insurance (Lee Dong-Wook)
- Release date: March 31, 2025
- Runtime: Monday & Tuesday, 20:50
- Network: tvN
- Cast: Lee Dong-Wook
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‘The Divorce Insurance’ is an office romantic comedy series slated to premiere on tvN on March 31, 2025.
The drama centers on No Gi-Jun (Lee Dong-Wook), a skilled insurance expert who works as an actuary. He seems well put together and has great qualifications from a well-known university abroad. However, he has gone through three divorces. As part of his company’s product development team, Gi-Jun starts to create a special insurance policy focused on divorce, using his own experiences to guide him.
The series delves into themes of love, marriage, and separation, offering a humorous yet insightful look into modern relationships.
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