2025 K-Drama Preview: What to Watch This Year On Netflix – CKD

As we move through 2025, K-drama enthusiasts worldwide are in for a treat with an exceptional lineup of upcoming series that promise to captivate audiences with their compelling storylines, diverse genres, and stellar casts.

Netflix continues to be a major player in the K-drama scene in 2025, with highly anticipated releases like the third and final season of the global phenomenon “Squid Game,” which returns with more intense gameplay and character development. The fantasy romance “Genie, Make a Wish” starring Bae Suzy and Kim Woo-bin brings a magical element to the screen, while “The Great Flood” presents a thought-provoking vision of a world transformed by climate catastrophe.

Traditional broadcasters like SBS, tvN, and KBS are also delivering impressive content, with “Taxi Driver 3” continuing the vigilante justice story that viewers have come to love, and “When Life Gives You Tangerines” offering a charming period piece set against the backdrop of 1950s Jeju Island.

Here is the upcoming K-drama Series from Q2 to Q4

Q2 2025 (April – June)

• Squid Game Season 3 (June 27, Netflix): The third and final season of the popular thriller series, following Seong Gi-hun’s fight to shut down the deadly games.
• Mercy for None (Q2, Netflix): A drama with a focus on intense emotional and psychological conflicts.
• Tastefully Yours (Q2, Netflix): Likely to explore themes of relationships and personal growth.
• Karma (Q2, Netflix): A drama that may delve into the consequences of past actions.
• Weak Hero Class 2 (Q2, Netflix): A sequel to the previous series, continuing the story of the protagonists.
• Dear Hongrang (Q2, Netflix): A drama that may explore themes of youth and coming-of-age.

Q3 2025 (July – September)

• Aema (Q3, Netflix): A drama with a unique storyline and characters.
• You and Everything Else (Q3, Netflix): Likely to focus on relationships and personal journeys.
• Trigger (Q3, Netflix): A drama that may involve suspense and action.
• Taxi Driver 3 (SBS, exact date TBA): The third season of the popular series about a taxi service that delivers justice for those failed by the legal system.

Q4 2025 (October – December)

• Good News (Q4, Netflix): An action crime thriller set in 1970, depicting a group’s attempt to land a hijacked airplane.
• Genie, Make a Wish (Q4, Netflix): A fantasy romance starring Bae Suzy and Kim Woo-bin, about a thousand-year-old genie and a girl who grants him three wishes.
• As You Stood By (Q4, Netflix): A thriller based on a Japanese novel, about two childhood friends who commit a crime and its aftermath.
• The Great Flood (Q4, Netflix): A sci-fi drama set in a world where Earth is hit by a great flood, focusing on survival and mystery.
• Can This Love Be Translated? (Q4, Netflix): A romantic comedy about a multilingual interpreter and a famous actress who falls in love while working together.
• The Price of Confession (Q4, Netflix): A drama with mysterious plotlines involving an art teacher and a mysterious woman.
• Cashero (Q4, Netflix): An action fantasy drama about a man with superhuman strength tied to his wealth and a lawyer who discovers his power.

These are just a few highlights, and there are many more K-dramas scheduled for release in 2025. Check local listings or streaming platforms for the most up-to-date information.