2024 was an exciting year for K-Dramas, with many fantastic shows that quickly became fan favorites. As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s time to look ahead to what 2025 has in store. For K-Drama fans, January is the perfect time to update their watchlist with a fresh lineup of highly anticipated releases for the new year.

From beloved stars gracing our screens to captivating storylines that promise to keep you hooked, these new dramas are set to make the start of 2025 unforgettable. Here are several K-Dramas premiering this January that you absolutely won’t want to miss.

Love Scout

Release Date: January 3

Cast: Han Jimin, Lee Joon Hyuk

Kang Ji Yoon is a successful CEO of a headhunting company. He excels at work but struggles with anything outside of it. Her dependable secretary, Yoo Eun Ho, takes care of everything she can’t manage. Unlike his boss, he is warm, thoughtful, and skilled at both parenting and housework, being a single father.

When The Stars Gossip

Release Date: January 4

Cast: Lee Minho, Gong Hyojin

Gong Ryong, an obstetrician with a secret mission, pays a huge sum to join a space station as a tourist. There, he meets Eve Kim, an elite scientist and first-time commander known for her perfectionism in the high-risk environment. Among her team is Kang Kangsoo, a fruit fly researcher and heir to a global financial empire.

The Queen Who Crowns

Release Date: January 6

Cast: Cha Joo Young, Lee Hyun Wook

It follows the intense journey of Queen Wongyeong, who envisioned a new era during the early Joseon Dynasty. She played a pivotal role in helping her husband, Lee Bangwon, ascend as the third king and shared in establishing the royal authority. However, her path is fraught with challenges as the royal concubine Yeongsil schemes against her.

Motel California

Release Date: January 10

Cast: Lee Seyoung, Na In Woo

The series follows Kanghee, who returns to her hometown 12 years after leaving in the middle of the night in search of success and happiness. Once back, she confronts the memories she had buried and crosses paths with her first love and childhood friend, Cheon Yeonsu, while rediscovering the life she left behind.

Unmasked

Release Date: January 15

Cast: Kim Hye Soo, Jung Sungil

An investigative reporting team faces the challenge of saving their program from being shut down after airing a controversial story. Led by a determined team leader, Chief Oh So Ryong and an independent producer, they dive into solving a 20-year-old mystery surrounding the disappearance of a well-known actor.

Study Group

Release Date: January 23

Cast: Hwang Min Hyun, Han Jieun

Yoon Gamin is a high school student with a dream of excelling academically, but his real talent lies in physical combat. Attending a notorious vocational school, he looks like a model student with his neat appearance and glasses, but his grades are among the lowest. Determined to improve, he forms a study group in his final year.

So, which drama are you looking forward to the most?