7 Disappointing Korean Dramas of 2025 in Their Final Episodes that Triggered Viewer Criticism

TASTEFULLY YOURS: Initially presented as an elegant culinary drama that blends slow romance and workplace tension. The two main characters are portrayed with precision, complete with captivating emotional tension from the start of the season. However, after episode 10, the storyline changes drastically, the plot feels rushed, and the characters' emotions seem underdeveloped.

CRUSHOLOGY 101: Adapted from a popular webtoon, this drama tells the story of Bunny, who is bounced out of a bad relationship and then gets caught up in a romance with several men. The interesting cast and the webtoon's fanbase made it quite anticipated at the beginning of its release. However, the general audience's reception was not as strong as hoped, with a low rating of 0.8% for the final episode.

TWELVE: Produced and starring Ma Dong Seok, TWELVE offers a combination of fantasy and zodiac mythology that is rarely explored. Public anticipation was very high, especially with the presence of Seo In Guk and Park Hyung Sik and a budget of over 20 billion Won. However, after airing, the plot was deemed weak, the characters undeveloped, and the CGI far from expectations.

WHEN THE STARS GOSSIP: Starring Lee Min Ho, Gong Hyo Jin, and Oh Jung Se, this drama is supposed to be one of the hits on Netflix in 2025. Initially, the story of the meeting between an astronaut and a space tourist had a unique romantic potential. However, many viewers consider the execution a total failure, from the chemistry deemed "non-existent" to the CGI considered stiff.

BON APPETIT, YOUR MAJESTY: This drama successfully captured attention through the combination of an ambitious chef stranded in the Joseon era and a king depicted as brutal. Witty dialogue, interesting historical revisions, and mouth-watering food cinematography made it briefly occupy the top position. However, the series was halted at episode 12 without adequate answers to many important questions.

WHEN THE PHONE RINGS: This drama starts with a strong premise, a woman receives a mysterious phone call from herself in the future. Tension is built through effective sound and silence play, making the audience feel constantly watched. The final episode was even considered to lack 'pulse', as if the important message of the story was never truly conveyed.

SQUID GAME 3: With production investments reaching around 100 billion Won for seasons 2 and 3, expectations for SQUID GAME are very high. The visuals, new games, and production scale remain as grand as ever. Unfortunately, the execution of the story in the third season is deemed inconsistent, full of controversy, and ends without providing emotional satisfaction. Come on, read articles about other Korean drama recommendations at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?