12 Most Anticipated KDramas of Q3 2025

Brief Summary

The third quarter of 2025 promises a diverse range of K-dramas, featuring romance, law, fantasy, thriller, historical themes, and mystery. These dramas involve A-list stars and span various streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Vicki.

  • Romance and Relationships: Several dramas focus on rekindled love, navigating legal careers, and unusual circumstances like time slips and body swaps.
  • Thrillers and Mysteries: Psychological thrillers, crime dramas, and mysteries involving hidden identities and political conspiracies are prominent.
  • Fantasy and Action: Fantasy elements include celestial beings, time travel, and supernatural abilities, often intertwined with action and historical settings.

12 Upcoming Kdramas Q3 2025

The third quarter of 2025 is set to bring a variety of new K-dramas to screens, featuring popular actors and diverse storylines. The lineup includes romance, thriller, historical, and fantasy genres, promising something for every viewer.

My Youth

"My Youth" is a romance drama starring Song Jun Ki and Chun Wuhi. It tells the story of a former child actor whose career was ruined by betrayal, who now lives as a novelist and florist. His life changes when his first love, who once lived a life of luxury but now struggles, re-enters his life after a decade. The drama explores their past pain and new beginnings over 12 episodes, airing on JTBC and available on Netflix and Vicki.

Law and the City

"Law and the City" is a law-based romance drama about five young associate lawyers in Seoul navigating their demanding careers. The male lead is a top associate known for his honesty and logic but lacks ideals of justice. The female lead is a passionate junior associate who believes in making a difference. The 12-episode series follows their interactions through late nights, complex cases, and shared lunches.

The Tyrant's Chef

"The Tyrant's Chef" is a fantasy romance drama about a French chef who time slips 500 years into the Joseon dynasty after winning a culinary competition. She meets King Lee Hyon, a ruthless tyrant and picky eater, and uses her modern cooking skills to survive in the palace. The series features romance and fusion dishes that captivate the king.

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The Mantis Original Sin

"The Mantis: Original Sin" is an eight-episode psychological thriller miniseries. It revisits the legacy of a notorious female serial killer from 20 years ago. Her estranged son, a police detective, is drawn back into her world when a new murder mimics her crimes. He enlists her help, and they navigate a twisted game of copycat killers and buried trauma. The series stars Go Hun Jung and Jang Dong Yun and is expected to premiere on Netflix.

The Murky Stream

"The Murky Stream" is a Disney Plus historical drama set in the Joseon era, starring SF9 Rowoon as Jang Shiule. He rises from a gangster to a legendary figure. Alongside him are Cho Yun, a sharp and righteous woman, and Jung Chun, an idealistic man striving to become an honest official. Their lives intertwine in a world where justice is scarce. The nine-episode series combines action, ambition, and complex characters.

Twelve

"Twelve" is an eight-episode action fantasy drama about 12 celestial beings representing zodiac animals, reborn as angels with powers. They descend to the human world to protect it from an ancient evil. Maadong Sock stars as Taan, the tiger angel and leader, battling the banished king of demons to save the Korean peninsula. It airs on KBS2 and U+ Mobile TV and will be available on Netflix and Vicki.

S line

"S-Line" is a mystery fantasy drama based on a webtoon. It follows a high school girl who can see invisible red lines connecting people to their sexual partners. When new glasses make these lines visible to everyone, chaos ensues. She teams up with a detective and a teacher to uncover the truth and stop the crisis. The six-episode series explores social issues and relationships.

The Moon Flows over the River

"The Moon Flows Over the River" is a historical romance drama starring Kong Teo and Kim Se Jang. Crown Prince Lee Kong, burdened by sorrow, seeks revenge after losing his queen. He meets a merchant woman resembling his late queen, and they mysteriously swap bodies. The 14-episode series follows their survival in each other's worlds.

Mary Kills People

"Mary Kills People" is a 12-episode dark crime drama about an emergency doctor who secretly provides illegal euthanasia to terminally ill patients. A detective starts investigating her while battling his own terminal illness. The series is based on the Canadian show of the same name.

The Manipulated

"The Manipulated" is a thriller action drama starring Ji Chang Wuk as a man framed for murder. Dyong Su plays a cold manipulator who engineers crimes to ruin his life. The 10-episode series explores revenge and suspense, streaming on Disney Plus.

Ms Incognito

"Ms. Incognito" is a mystery crime series about a bodyguard from a poor background who assumes the identity of a wealthy heiress. She navigates a world of secrets and danger to protect herself and the inheritance. Starring John Yoin and Jung Jin Young, the 12-episode series follows her journey through deception and power plays.

Tempest

"Tempest" is a Disney Plus series about Moonju, a diplomat and former ambassador, who uncovers a political conspiracy connected to South and North Korea. She teams up with a mysterious mercenary to navigate espionage and dangerous secrets.

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0:01 [Music] Guys, get ready because the third quarter of 2025 is bringing us a fantastic lineup of Kdramas coming to our screen. Plus, expect to see plenty of A-list stars and fan favorites lighting up our screens this season. So, grab a popcorn, sit down as we dive into the upcoming Korean dramas to look out for from July till September in 2025. [Music] Starting the lineup is a heartfelt romance drama My Youth starring Song Jun Ki and Chun Wuhi in the lead roles. My Youth tells the story of a former child actor whose bright career gets cut short by the greed and betrayal of those around him. Now living a quiet life as a

0:46 novelist and florist far from the spotlight, his whole world gets turned upside down when his first love re-enters his life after more than a decade. Our female lead, once lived a life of luxury, now fights fiercely for success after her family falls into ruin. As these two reunite, old feelings and unresolved pain resurface, leading them both to confront their pasts and find new beginnings together. My Youth is set to air with just 12 episodes, releasing every Friday on JTBC and will also be available internationally on Netflix and Vicki. [Music]

1:32 Adding to the lineup is Law and the City. [Music] This law-abased romance drama follows the story of five young associate lawyers who lean on each other as they navigate their demanding careers. Set in the heart of Soul's legal district, the story focus on our male lead, a top associate at one of Seio's top firms, known for his brutal honesty and unmatched logic. However, he doesn't believe in noble ideals like justice, but became a lawyer simply because he enjoys the trill of solving complex problems. On the other hand, our female

2:19 lead is his complete opposite. A passionate and outgoing junior associate who believes that changing just one life is worth everything. Airing with only 12 episodes, we get to watch as these two opposites are brought together by late nights, complicated cases, and shared lunch breaks with their fellow associate lawyers. Up next is the tyrant chef.

3:06 [Music] This fantasy romance drama follows the story of a French chef who suddenly time slips back 500 years to the Joseen dynasty just as she wins the top French culinary competition. However, things take a turn when she ends up meeting King Lee Hyon, who's known as both a ruthless tyrant and an exceptional picky eater when it comes to food. Thrown into palace life, our female lead uses her modern cooking skills to survive and even thrive. Serving fusion dishes that captivate the king's notoriously sensitive pallet, this series is packed with romance, mouthwatering food dish, and will probably be available for international fans on Netflix.

4:00 Guys, a quick reminder. If you haven't yet subscribed to our channel, be sure to do that right now. If you have done that, let's get back into the list. Up next is a psychological thriller drama, The Mantis: Original Sin. This 8 episode miniseries brings back the haunting legacy of the mantis. A notorious female serial killer who shocked the nation 20 years ago. Now her estranged son, a police detective, finds himself pulled back into her world when a new murder mimics her past crimes. With no choice but to enlist her help, the two dive into a twisted game of copycat killers, motherson dynamics, and buried trauma, starring Go Hun Jung, and Jang Dong Yun in the lead roles. Airing Fridays and

4:46 Saturdays, The Mantis is also expected to premiere on Netflix. No, he's gone. Up next is a Disney Plus historical drama, The Murky Stream. Set in the Josian era, SF9 Rowoon stars as our male lead, Jang Shiule, a man with a shadowy past, rises from a gangster to become a legendary figure in the Josian dynasty. Alongside him are Cho Yun, a sharp and righteous woman, and Jung Chun, an idealistic man striving to become an honest official, as together their lives collide in a murky world where justice is scarce and survival means making brutal choices. If you're into

5:32 historical dramas that mix action, ambition, and complex characters, this 9 episode series should definitely be added to your watch list. Also premiering in the third quarter is 12. This 8 episode action fantasy drama tells the story of 12 celestial beings, each representing a zodiac animal reborn as angels with incredible powers who descend to the human world to protect it from an ancient evil. Maadong Sock stars as Taan, the fearless leader and tiger angel of the group as they battle against the banished king of demons in a fight to save the Korean peninsula.

6:17 Airing on KBS2 and U+ Mobile TV and will also be available on Netflix and Vicki. Coming up next is a mystery fantasy drama S-ine. [Music] Based on the popular web tune of the same name, this series follows a high school girl born with the unique ability to see invisible red lines that connect people to their sexual partners. However, when a new pair of glasses suddenly make it possible for people to see these lines, chaos erupts as greed and curiosity takes over. Teaming up

7:04 with a detective and a quirky teacher, they dive deep into uncovering the truth while trying to stop the crisis from spiraling out of control. With just six episodes, dives deep into social issues and the tangled web of human relationships. While the official streaming platform hasn't been announced yet, this unique fantasy series is definitely one to look out for in the third quarter of 2025. [Music] Up next is The Moon Flows Over the River, starring Kong Teo and Kim Se Jang in the lead roles. This historical romance drama follows the story of Crown

7:50 Prince Lee Kong, a man weighed down by sorrow after losing his beloved queen. Sacrificing his own happiness, he sets out to carry out a long planned revenge. However, everything changes when he meets an ordinary merchant woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to his late queen. Also, we have a case of switched identity when our main leads mysteriously swap bodies. Airing with only 14 episodes, add this drama to your watch list as we get to watch our protagonists try to find a way to survive in each other's worlds. Number two in the list is a dark crime drama, Mary Kills People. This 12 episode series follows the story of a skilled emergency doctor who secretly helps terminally ill patients by

8:37 providing illegal euthanasia. However, her risky double life doesn't go unnoticed as a detective starts closing in on her while battling his own struggles as a terminally ill patient with a brain tumor. Based on the Canadian series of the same name, if you are a fan of intense drama with a dark twist, you should definitely add this to your watch list. Following up is a thriller action drama, The Manipulated. Ji Chang Wuk stars as an ordinary man whose life suddenly gets turned upside down when he's wrongfully framed for murder. Playing the villain for the first time ever is Dyong Su, taking the role of a cold, ruthless manipulator who carefully engineers crimes and fabricates evidence to ruin his life. Set to air with just 10

9:24 episodes, this series dives deep into revenge and suspense as our protagonist battle for the truth. Set to stream on Disney Plus in the third quarter of 2025. Bonus mention, Ms. Incognito. This mystery crime series follows a skilled bodyguard from a poor background who gets a second chance at life when she takes on the identity of a wealthy aerys. However, roses aren't given out for free as she must learn to navigate a world full of secrets and danger as she tries to protect herself from those chasing the massive inheritance she's suddenly tied to. Starring John Yoin and Jung Jin Young in the lead roles. With

10:11 12 episodes, this series shows as our female lead navigates her dangerous world filled with secrets, deception, and power plays while balancing to stay alive and figuring out what and who she can really trust. Lastly is Tempest. This Disney Plus series follow the story of our female lead, Moonju, a seasoned diplomat and former ambassador to the US known for her cool judgment as she gets pulled into a deadly political conspiracy after uncovering the truth behind a high-profile assassination connected to both South and North Korea. Alongside her is a mysterious and lethal mercenary with a hidden past who becomes an

10:56 unlikely ally as they navigate a world filled with espionage, deception, and dangerous secrets. I take care of her. Wow, that's a lot, right? I'm really excited to check them all out. What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below and also share the video with your fellow drama lovers. Have a great day. See you in the next video. [Music]

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