Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
Air Date: August 23 – September 28, 2025
Episodes: 12
Main Cast: Lim Yoona (as Yeon Ji Young), Lee Chae Min (as Lee Heon), Kang Han Na (as Kang Mok Ju), Choi Gwi Hwa (as Je Seon)
Rating: Peaked at 17%
Synopsis: Yeon Ji Young, a prize-winning modern-day chef, unexpectedly travels back to the Joseon Dynasty during a solar eclipse. She awakens in the palace of King Lee Heon, a monarch known as a “gourmet tyrant” who harbors a deep desire for revenge against corrupt officials responsible for his mother’s death. Initially viewed with suspicion, Ji Young earns the King’s trust by conquering his palate with innovative dishes that blend modern techniques with traditional ingredients. Amidst palace intrigue, she must navigate the rivalry of concubine Kang Mok Ju and the treasonous plots of Prince Je Seon. The series is acclaimed as a 2025 masterpiece for its engaging plot and the brilliant chemistry between the leads.
The Haunted Palace
Air Date: April 18 – June 7, 2025
Episodes: 16
Main Cast: Yook Sungjae (as Gang Cheol), Kim Ji Yeon/Bona (as Yeo Ri), Kim Ji Hun
Rating: Premiered with an average of 9.2% and peaked at 10.7% (the highest for a 2025 early-year miniseries); Episode 6 recorded 8.8%.
Synopsis: Set in a fictional Joseon era, the story follows Yeo Ri, a shaman trying to escape her destiny, and Gang Cheol, an ancient serpent spirit imprisoned in the body of Yeo Ri’s first love, Yoon Gap. As they confront the “Palcheok-gwi”—an 8-foot-tall vengeful spirit haunting the royal family—their bodies and souls become intertwined in a surreal battle for physical control. The drama seamlessly blends romance, comedy, and fantasy, supported by mature performances and explosive on-screen chemistry.
Way Back Love
Air Date: April 3 – April 17, 2025
Episodes: 6
Main Cast: Gong Myoung (as Ram Woo), Kim Min Ha (as Hee Wan)
Rating: Ranked #2 on the list of best fantasy dramas of 2025.
Synopsis: Hee Wan is a 24-year-old woman who has isolated herself from society after losing her will to live. One week before her death, her childhood friend and first love, Ram Woo, appears before her as a Grim Reaper. This fantasy romance stands out for its unique time-travel premise and profound emotional depth.
Newtopia
Air Date: February 7 – March 21, 2025
Episodes: 8
Main Cast: Park Jeong Min (as Jae Yoon), Kim Ji-soo (as Young Joo), Im Seong Jae, Kim Jun Han, Kang Young Seok, Lee Hak Joo, Tang Jun Sang
Synopsis: Jae Yoon is serving his mandatory military service when a zombie outbreak hits Seoul. His girlfriend, Young Joo, must race across the infested city to find him. The series offers a fresh perspective on the zombie apocalypse genre, centering on a poignant love story amidst a global crisis.
Heavenly Ever After
Air Date: April 19 – May 25, 2025
Episodes: 12
Main Cast: Kim Hye Ja (as Lee Hae Sook), Son Suk Ku (as Go Nak Joon), Han Ji Min, Lee Jung Eun, Chun Ho Jin, Ryu Deok Hwan
Synopsis: After passing away, Lee Hae Sook reunites with her husband, Go Nak Joon, in heaven, where he appears as a 30-year-old man. This is a transcendental love story that masterfully combines supernatural elements with psychological drama.
The First Night with the Duke
Air Date: June 11 – July 17, 2025
Episodes: 12
Main Cast: Seohyun/SNSD (as Cha Sun Chaek), Taecyeon/2PM (as Yi Beon)
Synopsis: An ordinary college student finds her soul transported into the body of a supporting character, Cha Sun Chaek, in a romance novel. Upon waking up in this fictional world, she ends up spending a night with the obsessive male protagonist, Yi Beon.
Genie, Make a Wish
Air Date: October 3, 2025
Episodes: 13
Main Cast: Kim Woo Bin (as Iblis/Genie), Bae Suzy (as Ka Young), Ahn Eun Jin, Noh Sang Hyun
Synopsis: Iblis, a genie, wakes up after 1,000 years to grant three life-changing wishes to Ka Young, a young woman born without emotions. Iblis was once imprisoned due to Ka Young’s actions in a past life and seeks revenge. Their journey is filled with conflict, humor, and burgeoning love.
Moon River
Air Date: November 7 – December 20, 2025
Episodes: 14
Main Cast: Kang Tae Oh (as Crown Prince Lee Gang), Kim Se Jeong (as Park Dal I), Lee Sin Young, Hong Su Zu, Jin Goo
Synopsis: Crown Prince Lee Gang has lost his smile, while Park Dal I has lost her memories. Their souls are mysteriously swapped, forcing them to live each other’s lives within a fictional historical setting.
Cashero
Air Date: December 26, 2025
Episodes: 8
Main Cast: Lee Junho (as Kang Sang Ung), Kim Hye Joon, Kim Byung Chul, Kim Hyang Gi
Synopsis: Kang Sang Ung is an ordinary government employee who gains a superpower: his physical strength is directly proportional to the amount of cash he holds. This unique premise forces him to empty his wallet to save the world in this one-of-a-kind superhero series.
Twelve
Air Date: August 23 – September 14, 2025
Episodes: 8
Main Cast: Ma Dong Seok, Park Hyung Sik, Seo In Guk, Sung Dong Il, Lee Joo Bin, Ko Kyu Phil, Kang Mina, Sung Yoo Bin, Ahn Ji Hye, Regina Lei
Synopsis: Inspired by the Eastern Zodiac, the drama follows 12 guardian angels living in the human world to protect the Korean Peninsula from evil spirits. Centuries ago, these angels sealed the gates of hell through sacrifice. Now that the spirits have awakened, chaos returns, and the guardians must fight once more.
Dear X
Air Date: November 2025
Main Cast: Kim Yoo Jung (as Baek Ah Jin)
Rating: IMDb 7.7/10; Ranked #1 globally across 108 countries.
Synopsis: Baek Ah Jin is a woman with antisocial personality disorder shaped by a tragic childhood. Determined to escape her personal “hell,” she manipulates the men around her as tools to exact revenge on those who harmed her—labeled as “X.” The series became a 2025 phenomenon, featuring a shocking transformation by Kim Yoo Jung. It offers a cathartic experience as Ah Jin rises against her oppressors, while placing the audience in a complex love-hate relationship with a morally gray protagonist.
Heo’s Diner
Air Date: March 24 – April 22, 2025
Episodes: 10
Main Cast: Xiumin/EXO (as Heo Gyun), Chu So Jung, Lee Sae On, Lee Soo Min
Synopsis: Heo Gyun, a famous historical figure from the Joseon era, time-travels 400 years into the future and lands in modern Seoul. Armed with ancient culinary knowledge but naive to modern civilization, he opens a unique restaurant serving traditional Joseon dishes. The drama blends humor and time-travel as Heo Gyun struggles to adapt to the 21st century.
Oh My Ghost Clients
Air Date: May 30 – June 28, 2025
Episodes: 10
Main Cast: Jung Kyung Ho (as Noh Mu Jin), Seol In Ah (as Na Hee Ju), Cha Hak Yeon (as Go Gyeon Woo)
Synopsis: Noh Mu Jin is a labor lawyer with the supernatural ability to see and communicate with ghosts. His life changes when he teams up with his sister-in-law, Na Hee Ju, and video creator Go Gyeon Woo to solve mysterious legal cases involving the afterlife.
Head Over Heels
Air Date: June 23 – July 29, 2025
Episodes: 12
Main Cast: Cho Yi Hyun (as Park Seong A), Choo Young Woo (as Bae Gyeon U), Cha Kang Yoon, Chu Ja Hyun
Synopsis: Park Seong A lives a double life: a regular high school student by day and a powerful shaman by night. When she discovers that her first love, Bae Gyeon Woo, is fated to die young, she vows to use her supernatural powers to change his destiny. The drama is inspired by the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl.
S LINE
Air Date: July 11 – July 25, 2025
Episodes: 6
Main Cast: Lee Soo Hyuk, Lee Da Hee, Arin, Lee Eun Saem
Synopsis: A bizarre phenomenon occurs when red lines appear above people’s heads, connecting them to everyone they have ever had physical relations with. These lines expose sensitive personal information, turning private lives public overnight. The series explores the social, psychological, and ethical consequences of having one’s deepest secrets revealed.
My Girlfriend Is the Man!
Air Date: July 23 – August 28, 2025
Episodes: 12
Main Cast: Yoon San Ha (as Park Yoon Jae), Arin (as Kim Ji Eun/Kim Ji Hoon), Yoo Jung Hoo, Chuu
Synopsis: Park Yoon Jae is a college student in a happy relationship with Kim Ji Eun. His life is turned upside down when Ji Eun wakes up one morning as a man and begins going by the name Kim Ji Hoon. This romantic comedy explores themes of gender, identity, and love that transcends physical boundaries.