4 K-Dramas Predicted to Break Out in the Second Half of 2025, Strong Storylines and Casts

Kapanlagi.com - The Korean drama industry never runs out of fresh ideas. Every year, a plethora of new titles flood the screens with diverse genres and famous actors. The year 2025 is no exception, especially in the second half, which seems set to be filled with major dramas.

K-Drama fans are already setting high expectations for several titles that are said to have strong appeal in terms of story, visuals, and cast. One of the most intriguing is a romance drama featuring IU and Byeon Woo Seok set in a modern Korean monarchy.

Not only that, there is also a law-themed drama with the return of Lee Jong Suk, as well as a comedic fantasy tale involving a fox and a human. Let’s take a look at the complete review of the 4 Korean dramas set to air in the second half of 2025 below.

1. Wife of a 21st Century Prince - IU and Byeon Woo Seok in the World of Modern Monarchy

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This drama, with the temporary title "Wife of a 21st Century Prince", is scheduled to air in 2026 and features IU as Sung Hee Joo, the daughter of a chaebol family. She meets Prince Lee Ahn, played by Byeon Woo Seok, who lives simply despite being of royal blood.

Their story is set in a fictional Korea that still adheres to a constitutional monarchy. Tension arises from the differences in social status that force them to adapt to each other's worlds.

The main conflict of this drama is the inner struggle between power, love, and social inequality. IU and Byeon Woo Seok show strong chemistry in the initial teaser that was shared.

2. The Tyrant's Chef - Yoona and Park Sung Hoon Trapped in the Era of the Kingdom

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Adapted from the web novel Surviving as Yeonsan-gun's Chef, this drama tells the story of a chef from the future who suddenly travels back to the royal era. He meets a king known for his cruelty but who has a deep love for food.

Yoona has been chosen to play the chef, while Park Sung Hoon plays the tyrannical king who loves to critique the taste of food. Conflict arises from how this chef survives while trying to return to his own time.

This drama will air on tvN and is scheduled to start filming in early 2025. The combination of culinary, fantasy, and time-slip genres makes it a unique drama that is highly anticipated.

3. Human Starting From Today - Kim Hye Yoon and Lomon in a Gen Z Gumiho Story

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This fantasy-romantic genre drama features a female gumiho character named Eun Ho, played by Kim Hye Yoon. Unlike classic gumiho stories, Eun Ho is afraid of becoming human and avoids men.

However, an accident with a narcissistic soccer player named Kang Si Yeol (Lomon) causes her to transform into a human. The interaction between these two characters from different worlds becomes the main strength of this drama.

Director Kim Jeong Kwon is at the helm of this series, which is scheduled to air in 2025. The fresh gumiho concept and Gen Z humor are sure to capture the hearts of young viewers.

4. Seochodong - Lee Jong Suk's Comeback as a Cold Lawyer

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Seochodong is a legal drama that showcases the realistic life of a lawyer in the Seocho district of South Korea. Lee Jong Suk plays An Joo Hyeong, a logical lawyer who is not interested in justice, but rather enjoys solving difficult cases.

Moon Ga Young is also rumored to join as Kang Hee Ji, a colleague at the law firm. This drama will highlight how Lee Jong Suk's character faces significant changes due to a complicated case.

Seochodong marks a reunion project for Lee Jong Suk with director Park Seung Woo after their previous success with W (2016). The drama is scheduled to air on tvN at the end of 2025.

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