7 New K-Dramas Releasing in January 2025 That You Shouldn’t Miss

With a variety of romance, fantasy, historical drama, and mysteries, January 2025 is sure to be an interesting month for lovers of K-dramas. Love Scout narrates the story of a corporate romance between an upscale CEO and her secretary. The other is When the Stars Gossip, a science fiction and romance novel in which the mystery of the universe’s secrets meets love. The Queen Who Crowns is a historical drama that focuses on the life of Queen Wongyeong during the Goryeo Dynasty.

In Motel California, Lee Se-Young and Na In-Woo revive their first love in an old village. Unmasked is a compelling television series that uncovers the misdeeds of a group of investigative journalists. From gripping cliffhangers to sweet stories, it has a little something for everyone demonstrating how popular K-dramas are around the globe.

List of K-Dramas Releasing in January 2025

Here is the list of South Korean dramas coming in January 2025.

Love Scout – January 3

• Original title: 나의 완벽한 비서
• Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
• Season: 1
• Episodes: 12 + 2 special
• Release date: January 3, 2025 – February 14, 2025
• Aired on: Friday, Saturday (22:00)
• Running time: 70 min
• Starring: Han Ji Min, Lee Joon Hyuk
• Directed by: Ham Joon-ho, Kim Jae-hong
• Original Network: SBS TV
• Streaming on: Viki, Netflix, Wavve

Kang Ji-yoon, a successful and ambitious woman who serves as the CEO of the headhunting company Peoplez. Ji-yoon is totally committed to her work and does a great job, but she finds it difficult to balance her personal and professional lives.

Her life takes a surprising turn when she meets Yoo Eun-ho, a very competent and skilled secretary who is also a single father. Ji-yoon finds Eun-ho impressive not only for his professional skills but also for his ability to manage work and family life with ease.

Working together, Ji-yoon and Eun-ho start to form a special and endearing bond. Eun-ho begins teaching Ji-yoon important life lessons, including the value of human connection, work-life balance, and life in general. Their business collaboration eventually develops into a romantic relationship as Eun-ho is drawn to Ji-yoon’s drive and commitment.

When the Stars Gossip – January 4

• Original title: 별들에게 물어봐
• Genres: Science fiction, Romantic, Comedy
• Season: 1
• Episodes: 16
• Release date: January 4 – February 23, 2025
• Aired on: Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST)
• Running time: 70 minutes
• Starring: Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin
• Directed by: Park Shin-woo
• Written by: Seo Sook-hyang
• Original Network: tvN
• Streaming on: Netflix, TVING

From two different worlds and with separate missions, an astronaut and a space tourist entangle in space — only to start falling for each other.

The Queen Who Crowns – January 6

• Original title: 원경
• Genre: Period drama, Melodrama
• Season: 1
• Episodes: 12
• Release date: January 6, 2025 – February 11, 2025
• Aired on: Monday, Tuesday
• Running time: 60 min
• Starring: Cha Joo-young, Lee Hyun-wook, Lee Yi-dam, Lee Si-a
• Directed by: Kim Sang-ho
• Written by: Lee Young-mi
• Original network: TVING, tvN
• Streaming on: Viki, TVING

Queen Won Gyeong, born to Min Je in the Goryeo period, comes from a prestigious family of high-ranking officials. She marries Yi Bang Won (Prince Jeong An), son of King Tae Jo, founder of the Joseon dynasty. When King Tae Jo names his second son, Yi Bang Gwa, as the successor, Lady Min and her husband plot to make Yi Bang Won the next king. After Yi Bang Won becomes King Tae Jong, he takes multiple concubines, causing tension with Queen Won Gyeong. As her relationship with the king worsens, King Tae Jong seeks to control her and her family to strengthen his authority.

Motel California – January 10

• Original title: 모텔 캘리포니아
• Season: 1
• Episodes: 12
• Release date: January 10 – February 15, 2025
• Aired on: Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST)
• Running time: 70 min
• Starring: Lee Se-young, Na In-woo
• Directed by: Jang Joon-ho (Ep. 1-2), Kim Hyung-min, Lee Jae-jin (Ep. 3-present)
• Written by: Lee Seo-yoon
• Original Network: MBC TV
• Streaming on: Viki, Wavve

The series tells the story of Kang-hee, who meets her first love again in her hometown where she ran away in the middle of the night for success and happiness 12 years ago and encounters the past that she had sealed away.

Unmasked – January 15

• Original title: 트리거
• Also known as: Teurigeo, Trigger, T’ŭrigŏ
• Genres: Workplace comedy, Crime thriller
• Season: 1
• Episodes: 12
• Release date: January 15 – February 19, 2025
• Running time: 60 min
• Starring: Kim Hye-soo, Jung Sung-il, Joo Jong-hyuk
• Directed by: Yoo Sun-dong
• Written by: Kim Gi-ryang
• Original Network: Disney+

A group of investigative journalists are in danger of losing their jobs after releasing a highly contentious report that enraged sponsors. Solving a 20-year-old cold case involving the enigmatic disappearance of a well-known actor is the team’s last chance to salvage their careers. The group is pushed to the limit and forced to face the moral conundrums of their line of work as they pursue the investigation further and discover a web of secrets and conspiracies.

Study Group – January 23

• Original title: 스터디그룹
• Genres: Coming-of-age Action, Comedy
• Season: 1
• Episodes: 10
• Release date: January 23 – February 20, 2025
• Aired on: Thursday
• Running time: 50 min
• Starring: Hwang Min-hyun, Han Ji-eun, Cha Woo-min, Lee Jong-hyun, Shin Su-hyun, Yoon Sang-jeong, Gong Do-yu
• Directed by: Lee Jang-hun, Yoo Beom-sang
• Written by: Um Sun-ho, Oh Bo-hyun
• Original Network: TVING

Study Group tells the story of Yoon Ga-min, who is only talented in fighting, trying to study hard to achieve his goal of entering university by forming a study group in the notorious Yusung Technical High School.

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call – January 24

• Original title: 중증외상센터
• Genres: Medical, Comedy
• Season: 1
• Episodes: 8
• Release date: January 24, 2025
• Running time: 47–55 minutes
• Starring: Ju Ji-hoon, Choo Young-woo, Ha Young, Yoon Kyung-ho, Jung Jae-kwang
• Directed by: Lee Do-yoon
• Original Network: Netflix

Baek Kang-hyuk arrives at a university hospital where the trauma team is struggling to keep up. His arrival shakes things up as he possesses exceptional surgical skills honed through experience in conflict zones worldwide. His unorthodox methods and unshakable confidence initially create friction with the established team. Little by little, he earns their respect and guides them in developing into a leading trauma unit.

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