2025 turned out to be another golden year for Korean dramas with platforms like Netflix and Disney+ delivering stories that truly connected with audiences worldwide.
Like every year, viewers were especially drawn to the rich storytelling, emotional depth, thrilling mysteries, and unforgettable performances that prove why K-dramas remain binge-worthy favourites.
Here’s a look at five must-watch K-dramas of 2025, listed in no particular order, that deserve a spot on your watchlist before the year wraps up. 
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5 K-Dramas You Should Watch Before 2025 Ends
1. When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)
This beautifully crafted slice-of-life drama stars Lee Ji-eun (IU), Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon. The story follows Aesun and Gwansik, tracing their old-school romance as it unfolds across decades.
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ is more than just a love story, it reminds viewers that a fulfilling life isn’t built on money or status, but on human connection.
The series stood out for its emotional depth and refreshing storytelling.
2. The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Netflix)
This eight-episode medical drama stars Ju Ji-hoon, Choo Young-woo, Ha Young, and Yoon Kyung-ho. Ju Ji-hoon plays Dr. Baek Kang-hyuk, a gifted trauma surgeon with war-zone experience who is tasked with leading a struggling hospital trauma centre.
Using unconventional methods, Dr. Baek motivates his team to save lives against all odds. The series earned praise for its honest portrayal of corruption, negligence, and systemic flaws in healthcare.
3. Our Unwritten Seoul (Netflix)
‘Our Unwritten Seoul’ is a touching coming-of-age romance starring Park Bo-young, Park Jin-young, and Ryu Kyung-soo. Park Bo-young delivers a standout performance in dual roles as identical twin sisters Yoo Mi-ji and Yoo Mi-rae, who decide to swap lives.
Mi-ji is a former athlete living in a rural hometown, while Mi-rae works a high-paying job in Seoul. The drama explores identity, pressure, and the social challenges faced by young people in modern South Korea.
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4. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (Netflix)
This drama stars Im Yoon-ah as chef Yeon Ji-yeong and Lee Chae-min as King Yi-heon. It is a blend of fantasy, romance, and comedy, which follows an award-winning modern-day chef who accidentally time-travels to the Joseon era.
She must rely on her culinary skills to survive and deal with a tyrant king who is extremely particular about food. As she slowly wins over his taste buds, she also begins to melt his hardened heart.
5. Aema (Netflix)
‘Aema’ received critical acclaim for its storytelling and powerful performances by Lee Hanee and Bang Hyo-rin. The series was set in 1980s Chungmuro, the heart of South Korea’s film industry.
It is widely regarded as one of the best K-dramas of 2025 because it revolves around the making of the controversial cult classic ‘Madame Aema’ (1982).
The plot focused on two rival actresses, a top star and a rising rookie, who challenge the patriarchal norms of a male-dominated industry while fighting for creative freedom.
If you’re looking to laugh, cry, reflect, and binge-watch before the year ends, these titles are absolutely worth your time.
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