May 2025 brings a captivating lineup of Korean dramas, offering a rich tapestry of genres from heartfelt romances to gripping mysteries.
Here’s an in-depth look at the upcoming series set to premiere this month:​
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Spring of Youth (Ha Yoo-Joon, Park Ji-Hu, Lee Seung-Hyub)
- Premiere: May 6, 2025
- Network: SBS
- Schedule: Wednesdays, 22:50 KST
- Cast: Ha Yoo-Joon, Park Ji-Hu, Lee Seung-Hyub
This is a heartfelt campus romance featuring Sa-Gye (Ha Yoo-Joon), a K-pop star who is compelled to attend university after being embroiled in a sudden scandal. While at university, he meets Kim Bom (Park Ji-Hu), a talented but introverted musician with a painful past. Together, they form a co-ed band and gradually fall for each other, rekindling their passion for music. Complicating their relationship is Seo Tae-Yang (Lee Seung-Hyub), a gifted guitarist and medical student who challenges Sa-Gye both musically and romantically.
Set against a backdrop of youthful dreams and rivalries, this drama beautifully blends themes of love, personal growth, and music.
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Second Shot at Love (Sooyoung, Gong Myung)
- Premiere: May 12, 2025
- Network: tvN
- Schedule: Mondays & Tuesdays, 22:00 KST
- Cast: Sooyoung, Gong Myung
This romantic comedy follows Han Geum-Joo (Sooyoung), a talented car mechanic who is trying to overcome her struggle with alcohol dependency. She meets Seo Eui-Jun (Gong Myung), a no-nonsense public health doctor with a strong anti-drinking stance. Their contrasting personalities create both tension and chemistry, paving the way for personal growth and an unexpected romance.
With quirky family members and heartfelt moments, this drama effectively balances comedy, romance, and the challenges of real life.
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Tastefully Yours (Kang Ha-Neul, Go Min-Si)
- Premiere: May 12, 2025
- Network: ENA, Genie TV
- Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays, 22:00 KST
- Cast: Kang Ha-Neul, Go Min-Si
In ‘Tastefully Yours,’ Han Beom-Woo (Kang Ha-Neul), a fine-dining restaurant owner who is indifferent to taste, pairs up with Mo Yeon-Joo (Go Min-Si), a passionate chef from the countryside, to run a small restaurant in Jeonju. Their contrasting culinary philosophies create both conflict and romance, resulting in a delightful mix of humor and heartfelt moments.
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Dear Hongrang (Lee Jae-Wook, Jo Bo-Ah​)
- Premiere: May 16, 2025
- Platform: Netflix
- Cast: Lee Jae-Wook, Jo Bo-Ah​
Set in the Joseon era, “Dear Hongrang” follows the story of Hong-Rang (Lee Jae-Wook), a merchant’s son who vanished at the age of eight and returns twelve years later with no memory of his past. His half-sister, Jae-Yi (Jo Bo-Ah), is determined to uncover the truth behind his disappearance and identity, leading her to unravel a complex web of family secrets and power struggles.
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Nine Puzzles (Kim Da-Mi, Son Suk-Ku​)
- Premiere: May 20, 2025
- Platform: Disney+
- Cast: Kim Da-Mi, Son Suk-Ku​
‘Nine Puzzles’ follows Yi-Na (Kim Da-Mi), a criminal profiler who is haunted by her uncle’s unsolved murder, a case in which she was once a suspect. A decade later, she teams up with Han-Saem (Son Suk-Ku), the detective who initially suspected her, to uncover the truth. Their investigation delves into a complex web of secrets and lies.
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Our Unwritten Seoul (Park Bo-Young, Park Jin-Young​)
- Premiere: May 24, 2025
- Network: tvN
- Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, 21:20 KST
- Cast: Park Bo-Young, Park Jin-Young​
‘Our Unwritten Seoul’ follows twin sisters Yoo Mi-Ji and Yoo Mi-Rae, both played by Park Bo-Young. Although they look identical, their lives are vastly different. Mi-Ji, the younger twin, was once a promising athlete but now leads a carefree life filled with various odd jobs. In contrast, Mi-Rae, the older twin, is a perfectionist who has found success in the corporate world. Both sisters are dissatisfied with their lives and decide to swap identities. As they explore each other’s worlds, they encounter new challenges that compel them to reconsider their views on life, love, and happiness.
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Labor Attorney Noh Moo-Jin (Jung Kyung-Ho)
- Premiere: May 2025
- Network: MBC
- Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays, 21:50 KST
- Cast: Jung Kyung-Ho
In this fantasy action-comedy, Noh Moo-Jin (Jung Kyung-Ho) is a labor attorney who gains the ability to see ghosts seeking his help to resolve their unresolved labor disputes. Initially indifferent to their plight, Moo-Jin’s encounters with these spirits lead him on a journey of personal transformation and redemption.
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