Love is in the air—literally, figuratively, and even in outer space! If you’re a fan of Romantic Korean Dramas 2025, this year’s lineup is packed with heart-fluttering moments, emotional reunions, and unexpected love stories. From corporate matchmaking and nostalgic first loves to interstellar romance and film industry dreams, these dramas explore love in all its beautiful, messy, and transformative forms. Whether you’re craving a small-town reunion, an intense workplace romance, or a love story that defies gravity, there’s something for everyone. Get ready to fall in love—because these upcoming dramas are about to steal your heart!
1. Love Scout
Stars: Han Ji-min, Lee Joon-hyuk
Episodes: 14
Release Date: January 3, 2025
Streaming Platform: Wavve, Netflix, and Viki
Description: Kang Ji-yoon, CEO of Peoplez, struggles to balance her personal and professional lives. She meets Yoo Eun-ho, a skilled secretary and single father, who teaches her valuable life lessons about human connection and work-life balance. Their business collaboration develops into a romantic relationship, as Eun-ho is drawn to Ji-yoon’s drive and commitment, proving that a strong work-life balance is essential for a fulfilling life.
2. When the Stars Gossip
Stars: Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin, Oh Jung-se, and Han Ji-eun.
Episodes: 16
Release Date: January 4, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Description: The story follows an astronaut, Kong Ryong, and a space tourist, Eve Kim, who meet and fall in love at a space station. Kong Ryong, an OB-GYN, is the future son-in-law of the MZ Group, the richest conglomerate in Korea. Meanwhile, Kong Gang Su, a fruit fly research scientist, ventures into space after a carefree life. Choi Go Eun, the only remaining heir of the MZ Group’s chairman, is Kong Ryong’s girlfriend and a great role model. The story highlights the dangers and challenges faced by astronauts and space enthusiasts.
3. Motel California
Stars: Lee Se-young, Na In-woo
Episodes: 12
Release Date: January 10, 2025
Streaming Platform: Viki, Wavve
Description: Ji Gang Hui, a young mixed-race woman, was raised in a hotel in her remote hamlet. Her childhood buddy and first love, Cheon Yeon Su, was a source of gossip as well as profound hurts. She travelled to Seoul at age 20 and returned to her hometown 12 years later to reconcile with her first love. Cheon Yeon Su, a veterinarian, had fallen in love with Gang Hui but was pulled to her by farmers who wanted him to meet their kids. He did not confirm his desire to marry a fellow veterinarian.
4. Melo Movie
Stars: Choi Woo-shik, Park Bo-young, Lee Jun-young, Jeon So-nee
Episodes: 10
Release Date: February 14, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Description: Ko Gyeom is an avid moviegoer who aspires to see every film ever filmed. He becomes a film reviewer because he loves films. Kim Mu-bee is an ambitious film director with a difficult background. She is driven to make her mark in the industry, but she bears emotional baggage. The two had a relationship in the past, but a mystery tragedy caused them to drift apart. Years later, they reconnected when Ko Gyeom moved next door to Kim Mu-bee. This rekindles their emotions while also bringing up previous scars and unsolved difficulties.
5. When Life Gives You Tangerines
Stars: IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, Park Hae-joon
Episodes: 16
Release Date: March 7, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Description: The drama follows the adventurous lives of Ae-soon, a rebel, and Gwan-sik, an iron, through four seasons of hardships. It pays homage to their childhood, highlighting their first love, dancing anecdotes, rebellious youth, and passionate years, highlighting the beauty of their childhood.
