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(From left to right) Park Jeong-min and Jisoo in 'Newtopia'; IU and Park Bo-gum in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'; and Park Eun-bin in 'Hyper Knife.' Photos courtesy of Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+

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Looking for your next binge-watch? Check out these 2025 K-dramas

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17441818040143-Composite 3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">(From left to right) Park Jeong-min and Jisoo in &#x27;Newtopia&#x27;; IU and Park Bo-gum in &#x27;When Life Gives You Tangerines&#x27;; and Park Eun-bin in &#x27;Hyper Knife.&#x27; <em>Photos courtesy of Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+</em></span></span></span></div><p>With a long weekend upon us in observance of Holy Week, many will likely take the opportunity to indulge in their favorite annual traditions. Whether it’s the solemn practice of Visita Iglesia, soaking up the sun at the beach or simply enjoying some well-deserved rest at home, there’s something for everyone. For those choosing the latter, why not make the most of the break by catching up on K-dramas? </p><p>With an array of fresh releases now available on streaming platforms, it’s the perfect time to dive into the latest shows. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the K-dramas released in 2025 that you can stream this long weekend.</p><div><strong>When Life Gives You Tangerines</strong></div><p><strong>Starring:</strong> IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, Park Hae-joon</p><p><strong>Stream on: </strong>Netflix</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pxG__ziIbuo?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>There was much anticipation surrounding “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” thanks to the star power of lead stars IU and Park Bo-gum. This 16-episode drama follows the lives of Ae-sun (IU) and Gwan-sik (Bo-gum), who first meet as children in Jeju Island during the 1950s. Their journey from young love to navigating the complexities of adulthood and parenting forms the core of the story. But “Tangerines” <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/3/5/when-life-gives-you-tangerines-hopes-to-connect-generations-says-director-1815"><strong>isn’t just a love story</strong></a>; it also offers valuable lessons on family and life in general.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/3/14/iu-park-bo-gum-bring-special-love-story-to-life-in-when-life-gives-you-tangerines-0615"><strong>READ: IU, Park Bo-gum bring ‘special love story’ to life in ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’<br/></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Love Scout</strong></div><p><strong>Starring:</strong> Han Ji-min, Lee Joon-hyuk, Kim Do-hoon, Kim Yoon-hye</p><p><strong>Stream on: </strong>Netflix</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dWmbvl3HEI4?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>In this workplace romance drama, Han Ji-min stars as Kang Ji-yoon, the CEO of a headhunting firm. While highly skilled and accomplished in her career, Ji-yoon lacks people skills. But her life takes an unexpected turn upon meeting Yoo Eun-ho (Lee Jin-hyuk), a highly capable secretary who balances his demanding job with the responsibilities of being a single father. A connection forms between the two as they work closely together.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Melo Movie</strong></div><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Choi Woo-shik, Park Bo-young, Lee Jun-young, Jeon So-nee</p><p><strong>Stream on: </strong>Netflix</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hoOBrOqONEE?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>A story about young adults pursuing their dreams while navigating romantic relationships, set against the backdrop of the movie industry. The 10-episode “Melo Movie” follows Ko Gyeom (Choi Woo-shik), an extra who meets Kim Mu-bee (Park Bo-young) on a film set, sparking a romantic connection. However, Gyeom disappears without a trace. Years later, their paths cross again, with Gyeom now a film critic and Mu-bee a director, forcing them to confront unresolved grievances and lingering feelings.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/2/20/choi-woo-shik-park-bo-young-on-working-together-in-melo-movie-1618"><strong>READ: Choi Woo-shik, Park Bo-young on working together in &#x27;Melo Movie&#x27;<br/></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Potato Lab</strong></div><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Lee Sun-bin, Kang Tae-oh</p><p><strong>Stream on:</strong> Netflix</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/abDfjHG78vY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>In his first K-drama after completing his mandatory military service, Kang Tae-oh takes on the role of So Baek-ho, a strict director at a company that takes over a potato lab. While visiting the lab, he clashes with the passionate food researcher Kim Mi-kyung (Lee Sun-bin). Despite their constant bickering, their animosity gradually turns into a blossoming romance.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Study Group</strong></div><p><strong>Starring:</strong> Hwang Min-hyun, Han Ji-eun, Cha Woo-min</p><p><strong>Stream on: </strong>Viu</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TlxN-tKni8M?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>Hwang Min-hyun plays a skilled fighter with a passion for studying in this teen action drama. The K-pop star-slash-actor portrays Yoon Ga-min, a student who dreams of academic success but excels only in fighting. When he transfers to a school for “gangster prodigies,” he decides to gather fellow students to form a study group.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Undercover High School</strong></div><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Seo Kang-joon, Jin Ki-joo</p><p><strong>Stream on: </strong>Viu</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/foIySGqjyhs?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>K-drama heartthrob Seo Kang-joon plays an intelligence agent posing as a high school student in this action-comedy series. He stars as Jeong Hae-seong, a National Intelligence Service operative who goes undercover at a high school to recover missing gold bars. There, he crosses paths with teacher Oh Su-a (played by Ki-joo), who begins to see resemblances between Hae-seong and her first love from childhood.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call</strong></div><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Ju Ji-hoon, Choo Young-woo, Ha Young</p><p><strong>Stream on:</strong> Netflix</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y0fxFVOew6k?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>A thrilling medical drama that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats, the eight-part “The Trauma Code” follows Baek Kang-hyuk (<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/1/24/streaming-star-ju-ji-hoon-k-dramas-that-you-can-watch-online-1401"><strong>Ju Ji-hoon</strong></a>), a genius surgeon who becomes the head of the trauma unit at a university hospital. While his attitude and unconventional methods put him at odds with his colleagues, he gradually earns their respect as he strives to transform the unit into a full-fledged trauma center.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Hyper Knife</strong></div><p><strong>Starring:</strong> Park Eun-bin, Sol Kyung-gu, Yoon Chan-young, Park Byung-eun</p><p><strong>Stream on: </strong>Disney+</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Powv_JdhDQQ?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>Far from the endearing characters she portrayed in “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” and “Castaway Diva,” Park Eun-bin takes on a darker role in “Hyper Knife.” In the series, Eun-bin plays Jung Se-ok, a brilliant neurosurgeon who resorts to performing illegal surgeries after losing her medical license due to a conflict with her former mentor. However, circumstances bring her face-to-face with her mentor once again.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/3/18/park-eun-bin-wont-ask-you-to-root-for-loose-cannon-role-in-hyper-knife-1740"><strong>READ: Park Eun-bin won’t ask you to root for ‘loose cannon’ role in ‘Hyper Knife’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Buried Hearts</strong></div><p><strong>Starring:</strong> Park Hyung-sik, Huh Joon-ho, Lee Hae-young, Hong Hwa-yeon</p><p><strong>Stream on:</strong> Disney+</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HxOiZXckWWk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>In “Buried Hearts,” the dashing Park Hyung-sik plays Seo Dong-ju, a man who hacks into a political slush fund worth two trillion won. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is targeted for assassination by a political puppet master, who is unaware of the breach. However, Dong-ju survives the attempt, losing his memory in the process, setting the stage for the unfolding drama.</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Newtopia</strong></div><p><strong>Starring: </strong>Jisoo, Park Jeong-min</p><p><strong>Stream on: </strong>Prime Video</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iotAF8WBtVk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>A romantic comedy that takes place in the middle of a zombie outbreak, “Newtopia” stars Blackpink’s Jisoo and award-winning actor Park Jeong-min. This eight-part series follows soldier Jae-yoon (Jeong-min) and Young-ju (Jisoo), lovers who are determined to reunite after zombies wreak havoc in South Korea.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/1/12/why-blackpink-s-jisoo-joined-zombie-series-newtopia-1329"><strong>READ: Why Blackpink’s Jisoo joined zombie series ‘Newtopia’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Kpu3PMJktY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>We’ve rounded up some of the K-dramas released in 2025 that you can stream for the long weekend this Holy Week.</p>

We’ve rounded up some of the K-dramas released in 2025 that you can stream for the long weekend this Holy Week.