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Korean dramas hold an irresistible charm that continuously captivates global audiences. The May 2025 lineup, filled with romance, comedy, thriller, action, and fantasy genres, is ready to enrich screens. Each new title promises an unparalleled plot layered with emotion, leaving viewers with feel-good experiences. Let’s unveil the 10 most hyped Korean dramas set to dominate screens this May. 10 Must-See Binge-Worthy K-Dramas Arriving This May . Spring of Youth | Teen Romance | May 6, 2025 Centred on youth and music, this drama series flourishes with Kim Min-cheol as its writer and Kim Sung-yong as the director. Starring Lee Seung-hyub, Ha Yoo-joon, and Park Ji-hu in lead roles, the series boasts a supporting cast that includes Jo Han-chul, Seo Hye-won, and Cha Chung-hwa. The storyline follows Sa-gye, a K-pop singer, unexpectedly forced to enrol at a university campus. Amid the unfamiliar academic world, she forms a four-member coed band. Through music and companionship, Sa-gye discovers both the rhythm of passion and the depth of young love. Read more: Thunderbolts*: The First Non-Sequel Movie Breaking the 13-year Marvel Trend Tastefully Yours | Comedy Romance | May 12, 2025 Created by Han Jun-hee and with a screenplay by Jung Soo-yoon, this comedy series thrives under the direction of Park Dan-hee. Go Min-si, Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Soo-bin, Kim Shin-rok, and Hong Hwa-yeon portray the key characters. This cooking comedy stirs romance into a culinary rivalry between Han Beom-woo and Mo Yeon-joo. One is a tasteless fine-dining heir, and the other is a countryside chef obsessed with flavour. Their clash leads to love while running a small restaurant in Miraek, Jeonju.Viewers can catch this release unfolding on Netflix. Read more: Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible 8 - The Final Reckoning Marks the Longest Film of the Franchise Second Shot at Love | Romantic Comedy | May 12, 2025 Diagnosed with alcohol dependency, Han Geum Ju seeks sobriety and reunites with Seo Ui Jun, her once-kind best friend, now cold and distant. His indifference drives her to uncover the reason behind his change. With this plot, “Second Shot at Love” features Choi Soo Young, Gong Myung, Jo Yoon Hee, and Kang Hyung Suk in central roles. Jang Yoo-Jeong steers the rom-com series as its director, with Myung Soo-Hyun and Jun Ji-Hyun writing the script. Shark 2: The Storm | Action Thriller | May 15, 2025 The crime thriller series is adapted from Shark, a webtoon brought to life with illustrations by Kim Woo Sub and written by Woon. Read more: China's Ne Zha 2 Stays Atop Hollywood's ‘A Minecraft Movie’ at the Worldwide Box Office Kim Geon takes on the directorial seat, and Min Ji serves as the screenwriter. Led by Kim Min Seok and Lee Hyun Wook, the cast includes Lee Jung Hyun, Bae Myung Jin, and Park Jin. Wi Ha Joon, who was one of the lead characters in the first season, Shark: The Beginning (2021), will appear as a guest this time. The first season followed Woo-sol’s youth, shaped by an encounter with mixed martial arts champion Jeong Dohyun inside a juvenile detention centre. The second season explores his life after release, as he faces new battles in an unfamiliar world. Dear Hongrang | Historical Thriller | May 16, 2025 Based on Jang Da-hye’s Tangeum: Swallowing Gold, this thriller series is brought to fruition by the writer Kim Jin-ah and director Kim Hong-sun. Read more: South Indian Films Releasing in May 2025: Must-watch Lineup This melodrama unwraps Jae-yi’s search for the truth behind Hong-rang’s disappearance. The story deepens as she confronts a man who claims to be the missing son of a wealthy Joseon merchant family. Lee Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah assume the protagonist roles with a supporting cast including Jung Ga-ram, Uhm Ji-won, Park Byung-eun, and Kim Jae-wook. “Dear Hongrang” is scheduled to stream on Netflix.

Korean dramas have earned global recognition for their unique storytelling, powerful acting performances, and deeply emotional connections with audiences. Like every month, the April 2025 releases are going to showcase an exciting blend of romance, fantasy, comedy, crime, thriller, and musical genres. With unparalleled plotlines and life-centric themes, these K-dramas promise to hook viewers worldwide, including Bangladesh. Let's take a look at 10 must-watch K-dramas that are set to premiere in April 2025. 10 Most Hyped Korean Dramas Debuting this April . Way Back Love/Fantasy Romance/April 3, 2025 The romantic drama Way Back Love is inspired by the 2018 novel ‘Naega Jookki Iljooil Jeon’ written by Seo Eun-Chae. This drama is also titled ‘A Week Before I Die'.  Choi Ha-Na takes on the director’s seat, and Jang In Jeong and Song Hyun Ju serve as screenwriters. Gong Myung and Kim Min-Ha assume the protagonist roles. Read more: Pakistani Dramas Taking Over 2025: 10 Top Picks for Your Watchlist The fantasy series follows a young woman who has lost the will to live, only to be confronted by a figure from her past who forces her to reconsider her final days. As they navigate unspoken emotions, a bittersweet journey unfolds in the space between life and death. Karma / Crime Thriller / April 4, 2025 Scheduled to air on Netflix, the crime series Karma reimagines Choi Hee-Sun’s webcomic ‘Akyeon’ (2019-2020). Alternatively titled ‘Ill-Fated Relationship’, this thriller drama thrives under the screenwriting and direction of Lee Il-Hyeong. The thriller series follows six individuals whose lives become entangled by fateful choices, past traumas, and desperate ambitions. As they navigate a web of secrets, debts, and unexpected encounters, their destinies collide in an irreversible chain of events. Park Hae-Soo, Shin Min-A, Lee Hee-Jun, Kim Sung-Kyun, Lee Kwang-Soo, and Gong Seung-Yeon portray the key characters. Read more: April 2025 Hindi Films Lineup: Top 10 Most Hyped Bollywood Releases Crushology 101/Romantic Comedy, April 4, 2025 Based on Ni Eun’s webcomic ‘Bunnywa Obbadeul’ (2019–2023), the romantic drama Crushology 101 is also known as ‘Bunny and Her Brothers’. Kim Ji-Hoon’s directing and Sung So Eun and Lee Seul’s screenwriting elevate the series. At the heart of this drama is a gifted sculptor whose past heartbreak reshapes her views on love and self-worth. When two strikingly different yet equally captivating men enter her life, she finds herself caught between desire, doubt, and the search for genuine connection. The main cast includes Roh Jeong-Eui, Lee Chae-Min, and Jo Joon-Young. Read more: April 2025 South Indian Film Slate: 12 most hyped releases Catch Your Luck / Crime Drama / April 7, 2025 The crime series Catch Your Luck boasts Lee Hae-Woo and Park Man-Young as the directors. Son Ji-Hye is the writer of this series, which also goes by the title ‘Good Luck'.  This story centres on a miserly landlord whose relentless pursuit of wealth comes at the cost of relationships and morality. As fate tests his greed through old friendships and unexpected hardships, he faces a reckoning that forces him to question what truly holds value in life. Son Chang-Min, Sun Woo Jae Duk, and Park Sang-Myeon embody the lead roles. New Recruit 3/Black Comedy/April 7, 2025 Adapted from Studio JBBJ’s hit YouTube animation, the dark comedy New Recruit 3 offers a sharp and satirical look at the lives of young soldiers in their 20s. It unravels the culture, hidden dynamics, and absurd realities of South Korea’s military service. Director Min Jin Gi returns to the directorial role for season 3. Read more: Amazon Prime Video Original Lineup for April 2025: Most Hyped Web Series and Films Their original roles are reprised by Kim Min Ho, Lee Sang Jin, Nam Tae Woo, Jo Jin Se, Kim Hyun Kyu, Lee Chung Goo, Lee Jung Hyun, Lee Soo Ji, and Jeon Seung Hoon. Joining them are new faces like Kim Dong Jun, Kim Yo Han, and Oh Dae Hwan. In Season 3, Park Min-Seok’s journey toward his promotion to corporal takes an unexpected turn as he faces mounting challenges. The reappearance of Kim Hyun-Kyu, a formidable figure from Season 1, sets the stage for new conflicts and chaos.