New Year’s Eve is here, and with it, some exciting dramas are set to release in the first month of 2025. While January only brings six dramas, they all promise to be unique and refreshing. We’re in for a comeback drama featuring Gong Hyo Jin and Lee Min Ho, where they’ll be romancing in space! We’ve seen many Male CEO-Female Secretary romance dramas, but how about a Female CEO-Male Secretary romance? January brings this fresh twist, along with a historical drama that looks incredibly intriguing.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into the list of 6 Korean Dramas Coming Your Way in January 2025!
1. Love Scout
Synopsis: It will tell the story of a socially awkward CEO, Kang Ji Yoon, and her secretary, Yoo Eun Ho, who possesses a completely opposite personality. Kang Ji Yoon, the CEO of a headhunting company, excels in her job, displaying competence and confidence. However, outside of work, she struggles. Yoo Eun Ho, Ji Yoon’s secretary, is a single father with a kind heart and excellent manners. In contrast to his boss, he is adept at most things, always taking care of everything for her.
- Releasing Date: 3 January 2025
- Genre: Romance
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Han Ji Min, Lee Joon Hyuk
- Broadcast Network: SBS
- Watch On: Viki
2. When the Stars Gossip
Synopsis: It will tell the romantic comedy story set at a space station between an astronaut and a tourist. Gong Ryong (Lee Min Ho) is an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) who always takes his job seriously. One day, he goes to the space station as a tourist. There he meets a Korean-American astronaut, Eve Kim (Gong Hyo Jin). Both end up falling in love with each other.
- Releasing Date: 4 January 2025
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Rom-Com
- Episodes: 16
- Main Cast: Lee Min Ho, Gong Hyo Jin, Oh Jung Se
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: Netflix
3. The Queen Who Crowns
Synopsis: The series tells the story of Queen Wongyeong, who played a key role in the early Joseon Dynasty. Born into a respected family during the Goryeo period, she marries Yi Bang Won, the son of King Taejo. When Yi Bang Won is not chosen to be the next king, Queen Wongyeong helps him become King Taejong. After he becomes king, their relationship starts to suffer because he takes many concubines. To strengthen his rule, King Taejong tries to control Queen Wongyeong and her family. The show shows her journey as she moves from being a supportive wife to a powerful figure in the royal court.
- Releasing Date: 6 January 2025
- Genre: Historical
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Cha Joo Young, Lee Hyun Wook, Lee Yi Dam
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: Viki
4. Motel California
Synopsis: The series is about Kang Hee, who returns to her hometown after 12 years, where she had run away in search of success and happiness. She reunites with her first love, Cheon Yeon Su, and confronts the past she had tried to forget. Kang Hee grew up in Motel California, where her father ran the motel in their small village. Because of her mixed-race background and unusual family, she was often talked about by the locals. She secretly loved her childhood friend, Yeon Su, but left her hometown at the age of 20 to move to Seoul. Now, as a successful interior designer, she decides to go back home and reconnect with Yeon Su.
Yeon Su, who works as a veterinarian in the village, has only ever loved Kang Hee. Though many local families want him to marry their daughters, he avoids the attention by not correcting rumors about his relationship with another veterinarian. When Kang Hee returns after 12 years, their paths cross once more.
- Releasing Date: 10 January 2025
- Genre: Coming-of-Age, Romance
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Lee Se Young, Na In Woo
- Broadcast Network: MBC
- Watch On: Disney Plus Hotstar
5. Study Group
Synopsis: “Study Group” tells the story of a student studying at Yusung Technical High School, a school known for notorious students. Despite the school’s reputation, he aspires to excel academically but is more proficient in fighting.
Yoon Ga Min, who appears to be a model student but struggles academically. After being rejected from various study groups, he forms his own study group with the goal of succeeding in college entrance exams. But as his study group students starts getting bullied, he decides to use his fighting skills to protect his friends. Meanwhile, Lee Han Kyeong is Yoon Ga Min’s teacher with a vision to improve the school. She has a secret from her university days when she tutored Yoon Ga Min and now returns as a temporary teacher at his school.
- Releasing Date: 23 January 2025
- Genre: Action, Thriller, Comedy, Youth
- Episodes: 10
- Main Cast: Hwang Min Hyun, Han Ji Eun, Cha Woo Min, Shin Soo Hyun
- Broadcast Network: TVING
- Watch On: /
6. The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Baek Gang Hyeok, a skilled trauma surgeon with experience in conflict zones worldwide. Confident and determined, he starts working at a university hospital struggling with finances, leading the severe trauma team. His unorthodox methods and unwavering confidence initially clash with the existing team. However, he gradually earns their respect and leads them towards becoming a top-tier trauma unit. The team consists of Yang Jae Won, nurse Cheon Jang Mi, and anesthesiologist resident Park Gyeong Won. Yang Jae Won, originally from the proctology department, is recruited by Baek Gang Hyeok and becomes his first student. Together, they transform the severe trauma team into a vital, life-saving force at the hospital.
- Releasing Date: 24 January 2025
- Genre: Medical
- Episodes: 8
- Main Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Choo Young Woo
- Broadcast Network: Netflix
- Watch On: Netflix
7. Weak Hero Class 2
Synopsis: It will continue to tell the story from season 1 of model student Yeon Si Eun who transfers to Eunjang High School, haunted by the trauma of trying to protect a friend from violence but failing. Determined not to lose anyone again, he faces even greater dangers head-on.
- Releasing Date: ? January 2025
- Genre: Youth, Action, Thriller
- Episodes: 8
- Main Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Ryeoun, Choi Min Young, Lee Min Jae, Bae Na Ra, Lee Jun Young
- Broadcast Network: Netflix
- Watch On: Netflix
So, which one are you most excited to watch this January?