The Lineup of 3rd Gen Kpop Idols in Korean Dramas in 2025

Kapanlagi.com - The year 2025 sees 3rd Gen Kpop idols stepping further by appearing in Korean dramas. Check out the complete list of Kpop idols starring in the latest Korean dramas, from Dahyun of TWICE to Jisoo of BLACKPINK, along with their roles and exciting drama synopses!

Quoted from various sources (29/04/2025), here are the 3rd Gen Kpop idols who will star in the latest Korean dramas in 2025.

1. Dahyun TWICE, Love Me

Role: Dahyun plays the lead role as a woman who has wealth, fame, and perfect looks, but feels emptiness in her life.

Synopsis: Love Me portrays the emotional journey of a woman who seems to have it all but feels incomplete. This drama explores themes of loneliness, the search for love, and challenging family dynamics. As the source states, "This marks Dahyun's acting debut after being involved in the independent film Full Speed and starring in You Are the Apple of My Eye." The drama focuses on the personal life of a woman trying to find true meaning in her life.

2. Jinyoung GOT7, Unknown Seoul

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Role: Jinyoung plays Jiho, one of the twin siblings who leads a life very different from his brother, both in terms of living conditions and life aspirations.

Synopsis: Unknown Seoul is a romantic comedy drama that tells the story of two twin siblings who swap identities in the midst of a big lie. They discover the meaning of life and true love as they experience lives opposite to each other. This drama is filled with surprises, humor, and of course, romance that will touch the hearts of the audience. Jinyoung delivers an engaging performance in this dynamic and emotional role.

3. Yeri Red Velvet, Bitch x Rich 2

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Role: Yeri plays Baek Je-na, a wealthy and popular student at Cheongdam International High School who gets involved in a murder drama that shakes the school.

Synopsis: Bitch x Rich 2 continues the story from the first season, with more drama and tension between Je-na and Hye-in. This season focuses on the internal conflict between the two main characters, as well as new threats that shake their social status in the elite high school world. The drama delves deeper into the more complex relationships between power, money, and morality in the lives of elite students, with Yeri showcasing stunning acting skills.

4. D.O EXO, Manipulated

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Role: D.O plays Yo Han, a character involved in criminal manipulation that destroys the lives of others.

Synopsis: Manipulated is a drama that tells the story of Tae Jong, a man imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, and his journey to uncover the truth behind the manipulation that ruined his life. Yo Han, portrayed by D.O, is the figure behind all the evil plans. This drama is filled with deep tension and action, inviting viewers to follow every step of Tae Jong in his quest for justice.

5. Bona WJSN & Sungjae BTOB, The Haunted Palace

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Role: Bona plays Yeo Ri, a woman with great spiritual abilities, who gets involved in battles with supernatural beings. Sungjae plays Yoon Gab, a palace official whose body is possessed by a dragon creature named Imoogi.

Synopsis: The Haunted Palace takes the audience to a Joseon-era palace filled with mystery and supernatural powers. Yeo Ri, who rejects her fate as a spirit medium, must confront Imoogi, a legendary creature that needs her body to ascend to heaven. Meanwhile, Yoon Gab, who is possessed by Imoogi, begins to change his demeanor, bringing destruction to palace life. This drama is a blend of horror, thriller, and history, offering extraordinary tension.

6. Jisoo BLACKPINK, Newtopia

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Role: Jisoo plays as Kang Young Joo, an engineer trying to survive amidst a zombie outbreak in Seoul.

Synopsis: Newtopia is a fantasy romance drama that tells the love story between Lee Jae Yoon, a soldier undergoing mandatory military service, and his girlfriend Kang Young Joo, who struggles to survive amidst the chaos of a zombie outbreak. This drama combines elements of comedy, romance, and apocalyptic tension that is intriguing for fans of post-apocalyptic stories.

(kpl/khs)