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New K-Dramas To Watch In January 2025

K-Dramas In January 2025 bring your favorite stars back to your screens. From Cha Joo Young, Lee Min Ho, and Kim Hye Soo to Yoon Kyung Ho, plenty of familiar faces are making a return!

With the wishes of the new year and the fading sound of jingle bells, it’s time to get cozy and get hooked to your screen once again- for New K-Dramas To Watch In January 2025 are here. From chilling thrillers to comedy with some garnish of cute romance, there’s something for everyone. So grab your blankets, turn off the lights, and pick any of these dramas I am going to tell you about to start streaming.

Let’s go!

Love Scout

  • Native title: 나의 완벽한 비서
  • Cast: Han Ji Min, Lee Joon Hyuk, Kim Do Hoon
  • Release Date: Jan 3, 2025 
  • Streaming On: Viki

Kang Ji Yun (Han Ji Min) is the powerhouse CEO of a top headhunting firm, excelling in the corporate world but hilariously clueless about everyday life. Enter Yu Eun Ho (Lee Jun Hyuk), her highly capable secretary and single dad, who seamlessly manages her chaos with his life skills. 

As work and personal lines blur, unexpected sparks fly, setting the stage for a heartwarming romance. Ready for one of the most buzzworthy Kdramas in January 2025? This one’s a must-watch! 💼💕

The Queen Who Crowns

  • Native title: 원경
  • Cast: Cha Joo Young, Lee Hyun Wook, Lee Yi Dam, Lee Shi Ah
  • Release Date: Jan 6, 2025 
  • Streaming On: Viki

Won Gyeong (Cha Joo Young), a brilliant daughter of the Min family, marries Yi Bang Won (Lee Hyun Wook), the ambitious fifth son of King Tae Jo. When Bang Won is denied the throne, Won Gyeong becomes a “King Maker,” helping him rise as the third King of Joseon. 

However, as betrayal and concubines test their bond, Won Gyeong’s fight for power and legacy only grows. Based on true events, this Kdrama in January 2025 delivers a gripping tale of ambition and resilience. 👑✨

Unmasked

  • Native title: 트리거
  • Cast: Kim Hye Soo, Jung Sung Il, Joo Jong Hyuk
  • Release Date: Jan 15, 2025 
  • Streaming On: Disney+

Get ready for laughs and intrigue with this upcoming Kdrama! The story follows Trigger, a justice-driven investigative team leader, and a fiercely individualistic PD as they tackle mysterious events to uncover the truth. Together, they fight to save their struggling program from cancellation in a drama that’s equal parts comedy and suspense. Don’t miss this thrilling mix of justice and humor! 🎬✨

When the Stars Gossip

  • Native title: 별들에게 물어봐
  • Cast: Lee Min Ho, Gong Hyo Jin, Oh Jung Se
  • Release Date: Jan 4, 2025 
  • Streaming On: Netflix

Love blossoms in zero gravity in this upcoming Kdrama in January 2025! Gong Ryong, an OB-GYN and secretive space tourist, arrives at a space station with hidden motives. Commander Eve Kim, a perfectionist on her first mission, keeps things in line while dangers loom. 

Joining them is Kang Gang Su, a carefree fruit fly researcher from a wealthy family, seeking thrills in the cosmos. Meanwhile, Choi Go Eun, Gong Ryong’s brilliant and capable girlfriend, stands as the heir to Korea’s richest conglomerate. Amid secrets and stars, expect sparks to fly in this interstellar drama! 🚀✨

Motel California

  • Native title: 모텔 캘리포니아
  • Cast: Lee Se Young, Na In Woo, Choi Min Soo
  • Release Date: Jan 10, 2025 
  • Streaming On: Viki

Ji Gang Hui grew up at Motel California, facing gossip about her mixed-race family and carrying the scars of small-town judgment. Her first love, Cheon Yeon Su, was her one solace, but she left him and her hometown at 20 to start fresh in Seoul. 

Now a top interior designer, she returns after 12 years and reunites with Yeon Su, who is now a village vet. Still in love with Gang Hui, he hides behind rumors of an engagement to avoid nosy matchmakers. This upcoming Kdrama in January 2025 promises a heartfelt tale of love and second chances. 🌾💞

Well, that’s all that I could find out about the exciting list of new kdramas in January 2025. If you think I missed anything, drop a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to CineCinnati to receive a monthly edition of such reports to keep you in the loop with new releases

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