Korean dramas continue to dominate streaming platforms in 2025, captivating audiences worldwide with stories of love, suspense, and personal growth. From heartwarming tales to high-stakes thrillers, here are the top 10 K-dramas making waves this year.

Netflix – When Life Gives You Tangerines

Set against the scenic backdrop of Jeju Island, this drama explores love, loss, and self-discovery. Its heartfelt storytelling highlights the timeless bonds that shape human life.

Viki – Way Back Love

This romantic drama reunites two former lovers, exploring second chances and emotional maturity. The reflective narrative offers a nuanced look at love and reconciliation.

Hulu – Squid Game Season 3

The survival saga returns with higher stakes, deeper conspiracies, and stronger moral dilemmas. Season 3 continues to tackle social inequality and the human cost of power games.

Hulu – Tempest

A gripping political thriller, Tempest follows a former diplomat caught in a global conspiracy. The series blends espionage, intrigue, and fast-paced investigation, highlighting the strategies of the powerful.

Netflix – Our Unwritten Seoul

A slice-of-life drama capturing the dreams and struggles of Seoul’s youth. It portrays friendship, ambition, and vulnerability in a bustling metropolis full of opportunities and challenges.

Netflix – Resident Playbook

A spin-off from Hospital Playlist, this drama follows medical residents navigating hospital pressures and personal relationships, blending medical drama with character-driven storytelling.

Viki – Study Group

Adapted from a popular webtoon, the series follows a student determined to win the academic battle amidst school conflicts. Themes of endurance, strategy, and self-discipline dominate this action-packed youth drama.

Kocowa – The Tale of Lady

Set in historical Korea, this drama tells the story of a woman challenging strict societal rules. It explores class, gender, and survival, combining period storytelling with emotional depth.

Viki – Spirit Finger

A coming-of-age story about a shy high schooler gaining confidence through art. The series celebrates friendship, creativity, and self-expression, offering a gentle and uplifting narrative.

Netflix – Trigger

A criminal thriller centered on illegal gun trafficking in South Korea. Detectives race against time to prevent escalating violence, addressing themes of morality, duty, and the dangers of unchecked power.

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