From high-octane thrillers to heartfelt romances, Netflix’s 2025 lineup is stacked with new K-dramas, movies, and reality shows that promise something for every viewer. Here’s your essential guide to what’s arriving—and when.
Mid-year premiers: sports, law, and laughter
- The Winning Play (July 25): Ju Ga-ram stars as a disgraced rugby star turned underdog high-school coach. Expect a blend of humor and inspiring sports action as his team battles its losing streak.
- Beyond the Bar (August 2): Lee Jin-wook plays a daring lawyer whose cold demeanour clashes with rookie Kang Hyo-min. This 12-episode legal drama explores justice at its most gripping.
- Aema (August 22): A playful look at two once-famous ‘80s actresses reunited on an erotic film set. Lee Ha-nee and Bang Hyo-rin offer a witty, behind-the-scenes peek at showbiz.
- Enjoy your food, Your Majesty (August 23): Imagine Outlander in Joseon era—Im Yoon-ah wakes up as a royal chef, serving a tyrant king. Expect sumptuous period drama and culinary delights.
- Heartstrings in 1998 (August 29): A coming-of-age romantic comedy set in Busan, following 19-year-old Park Se-ri as she finds courage—and young love.
Late-year blockbusters: supernatural, suspense, and sci-fi
- Genie, Make a Wish (Q4): Six years after Uncontrollably Fond, Kim Woo-bin plays an ancient genie meeting his modern master, Suzy, in this enchanting fantasy romance.
- Can This Love Be Translated? (Q4): Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jun star in this linguist’s tale of love and miscommunication, penned by the creators of Hotel Del Luna.
- Boyfriend on Demand (Q4): Blackpink’s Jisoo debuts in a charming dramedy about a webtoon producer testing a virtual matchmaking app.
- Lovestuck, Take Charge of My Heart, You Were There, The Price of Confession, and Cashero round out a diverse slate from supernatural thrillers to action-packed heroics.
Korean cinema hits and returns
- Mantis (Q3): A spin-off of Kill Bok-soon, Yim Si-wan headlines as a legendary assassin in this stylish action film.
- Good News and The Great Flood (Q4): From daring 1970s hijack rescues to cataclysmic water worlds, these disaster epics promise edge-of-your-seat thrills.
- Possible Love (filming): Lee Chang-dong directs a starry romantic ensemble feat. Jeon Do-yeon and Cho Yeo-jeong.
Reality and variety: muscle, mystery, and more
- Crime Scene Zero (Q3): The hit investigative game show returns for another season of whodunit fun.
- 100% Physique: Asia (Q4): Muscle-bound contestants from across the continent vie for strength supremacy.
- Culinary Class Wars and The Devil’s Plan seasons 2 deliver more competitive heat and mind-bending strategy.
With such a blockbuster schedule, 2025 is set to be a landmark year for Korean content on Netflix. Whether you’re craving heartfelt storytelling, nail-biting suspense, or light-hearted comedy, this lineup ensures endless binge-watching pleasure.
