12 Best K-Dramas of 2025 (So Far) That Everyone Is Watching

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00:00Highest Rated K-Dramas of 2025 So Far From monumental webtoon adaptations,

00:06to sweeping historicals, and thrilling crime adventures, romance, and heartfelt slice of life,

00:12here are some of the highest rated K-dramas of 2025 so far.

00:1612. Good Boy This much-anticipated JTBC K-drama

00:21marked the on-screen return of Park Bogun, in addition to his other 2025 K-drama When Life

00:26Gives You Tangerines. There's no surprise that the popular star has two trending and highly rated

00:32successful dramas this 2025. In Good Boy, he stars as one of our main leads, a former boxer

00:38turned police recruit. The drama blends a fun and engaging mix of action, comedy, and heartfelt

00:44moments. Fans will also see Kim So Hyun, who portrays a psychologist. This later leads to

00:50some intriguing and undeniable chemistry between our main characters.

00:5811. The Haunted Palace Spooky and mysterious elements of fantasy

01:03captured viewers' attention in this historical romance fantasy with thrilling danger that unraveled

01:09the mystery of an evil lurking within the palace, where an evil seems to be targeting those of the

01:14royal household. The drama stars Yuk Sung Jae, Bona, and Kim Ji Hoon. Our female lead is the

01:20granddaughter of a famous shaman, but she rejects the path to becoming a spirit medium. Things take

01:26a drastic turn when her love interest, a respected government official, becomes possessed by an Amugi

01:32creature. She will then enter the palace to save him while contending with the powerful and vengeful

01:38female spirits. 10. Love Scout

01:44Released at the beginning of 2025, Love Scout stars Han Ji Min and Lee Joon Hyuk. It follows the romantic

01:51pairing of our female lead, who is a CEO of a headhunting company and her adorably charming

01:56secretary, a single father. While he takes care of everything for her, their personalities differ greatly,

02:02where our female lead, while hardworking, is in an elevated corporate position. She may learn that

02:07there's more to life as they share a workplace journey together. Our OTP portrayed some stylish

02:13and simmering chemistry, while also bringing about a fresh take for workplace dynamics.

02:219. The Queen Who Crowns

02:23But intently focuses on our female lead, who comes from an influential family, Queen Wonkyun.

02:29Portrayed by Cha Joo Young, the story unravels as she marries into royalty and proceeds to help her

02:35husband become the next king, only for him to later take on many concubines, betray her trust,

02:40manipulate, and try to control her family to strengthen his position, ultimately betraying her.

02:45Lee Hyun Wook and Lee Yidam also star among the main cast. With its compelling storytelling

02:51and performances, viewers could not get enough, especially of Cha Joo Young's performance,

02:55which was groundbreaking here.

02:578. Dear Hongrong

03:02Which is set in the late Joseon dynasty, where a wealthy family in the art trade faces a mysterious

03:09and unsettling event when their young son, who was just a child, randomly disappears,

03:14only to return many years later with forgotten memories. He's now a young adult. While his parents

03:20accept and celebrate his return, his sister questions everything about him. A dangerous plot is later

03:25revealed as our characters connect and grow close, starring Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah.

03:357. Nine Puzzles

03:37Thrills, mystery, and crime await us in this thriller where a high school student loses her beloved uncle

03:42and becomes the sole witness surrounding his death, but she instead finds herself under suspicion.

03:48When a lead investigator is certain that she is the killer, she has no recollection of the event,

03:53but is somehow still tied to the case, even after a decade where she herself has now become a criminal

03:58profiler. But she'll soon find herself paired with that very same investigator who was once convinced

04:04that she herself was a killer. As the suspicions resurface and clues to her past begin to unravel,

04:10a sinister and dark truth is later revealed.

04:126. Our Unwritten Soul

04:18This slice of life and romance drama stars Park Bo Young in a dual role where she portrays twins.

04:24Park Joon Young also plays a leading role in this fresh and highly rated drama. Twin sisters who lead

04:30completely different lives and even at moments feel disconnected from one another. But still,

04:35they have that sisterly bond. One sister lives a carefree life in her hometown while the other moved

04:41on to Seoul. But she's overwhelmed by workplace stress. They end up deciding to switch places and trading lives,

04:47but will they be found out easily or will they pull off the ruse? While their lives were so starkly

04:52different, those who knew them best might be caught off guard by the shift in personality.

05:015. Resident Playbook

05:03This youthful comedy and medical drama also had a soft focus on slice of life through a team of young

05:08first-year obstetricians and resident gynecologists Go Yun-jung, Shin-Xia, and Kang Yoo-seok

05:14blending medical work with everyday life. While pressure might mount in the circumstances,

05:19the drama did also go on to spotlight some narrative of the low birth rates in South Korea,

05:25especially in the gynecology ward. It also connected the lives of our leading characters

05:30through their growth and progression, which fans enjoyed following their individual stories.

05:344. Weak Hero Class 2

05:41One of the most anticipated K-dramas of 2025 was Weak Hero Class 2. The first season was widely acclaimed.

05:48Our male lead, who appears as an average student, became famous for fighting back against his bullies.

05:54He also formed strong friendships, faced betrayal, and even avenged his closest friend. He's now

05:59transferred to a new school, where he once more becomes targeted, but he'll find himself befriended by

06:04those who oppose and stand up against other school gangs. Our leading characters push themselves to

06:09their limits, where they must battle it out. The school in youth action stars Park Ji-hoon,

06:14Ryo Eun, and Chaemin Young.

06:203. Study Group

06:22Here we have another student drama, geared for a leading character, also talented in fighting.

06:27Study Group follows our male lead, who is sadly not excelling in his grades, but he is skilled in

06:32fighting. He goes on to form a study group, with the determination to get into college,

06:36by using his fighting skills to protect his friends from bullies. A temporary teacher,

06:41who also hopes to make a difference within the school, arrives and hopes to put his plan into

06:46action. Along with thrills, viewers will find much action, and a touch of light comedic moments

06:51throughout. Hong Min-hyun and Han Ji-yeon will portray our leading characters.

06:562. Trauma Code Heroes On Call

07:03Introduces viewers to our male lead, Dr. Baek.

07:07Dr. Baek, played by Joo Ji-hoon. Trauma Code Heroes On Call visually delivers intense medical

07:12dramatics with exciting cases solved by a talented team. It also depicted some unconventional methods.

07:19As the hospital's bleak financial situation seems to be stretched thin, ultimately when it comes to saving

07:24lives for our Trauma Code heroes, along with a full effort of various professional backgrounds,

07:29which are required when it comes to life and death. The drama also stars Choo Young-woo and Ha Young.

07:391. When Life Gives You Tangerines

07:42This bittersweet period-set romance focuses on life and love transcending over time. The drama stars IU

07:49and Park Bo Gum in the main roles, and Mun-suri and Park Hae-jun as the leading characters when

07:54they are older. The Timeskip love story focuses on the depth of deep bonds between our OTP,

08:00their personal love story, life together, and hardships that they encountered. Viewers fell for

08:05the Jeju Island-set romance. The ratings also propelled the drama into a global spotlight,

08:10and it received widespread acclaim for its sobering depiction of a devoted family, slice of life,

08:15and that heartfelt romance.

08:21Bonus mention Mercy For None

08:23Landing in the top 10 in over 44 countries on its debut of June 6, 2025, Soji Sub's latest drama has

08:31gone on to gain mass viewership with extraordinarily high ratings. This drama will go on to become one of

08:37the most highly rated of 2025, based on the webtoon Plaza Wars.

08:45And that wraps our list. How many of these 2025 K-dramas have you watched?

08:50Do you have a favorite? Let us know down below.

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