OMG, K-Drama fam, 2025 is serving a whole platter of historical dramas, and we are NOT ready but also SO ready! From royal sagas giving political intrigue to period dramas tackling post-modern vibes, these shows are transcending genres with romance, fantasy, and action. Seriously, these dramas are about to be your next obsession, so let’s get into it!
First up, **“The Tale of Lady Ok”** is giving us major thrill vibes! Lim Ji Yeon is playing Ok Tae Young, who’s literally faking her entire life – name, status, even her hubby! But then Choo Young Woo’s character, Cheon Seung Hwi, is out here risking everything to protect her? That’s some intense survival con game, and we’re already hooked! Catch it from November 30, 2024, to January 26.
Next, we’re checking into **“Check in Hanyang,”** a historical romance set in the Joseon Dynasty. Bae In Hyuk, Kim Ji Eun, Jung Gun Joo, and Jaechan are bringing the visuals and the feels as they navigate growth and love stories while working at the biggest inn in Joseon. Premiering December 21, 2024, till February 9, this one’s gonna be a cozy watch!
**“The Queen Who Crowns”** is all about power moves! Cha Joo Young is Queen Won Gyeong, a literal queenmaker dreaming of a new world and helping her man, Lee Hyun Wook (Lee Bang Won), ascend to the throne in early Joseon. Iconic energy, airing January 6 to February 11.
Get ready for some royal sass with **“The Scandal of Chunhwa.”** Princess Hwa Ri (Go Ara) is DONE with heartbreak and is like, ‘Nah, I’m picking my own husband!’ A historical romance where the princess takes control? Yes, queen, slay! This gem runs from February 6 to March 6.
Then we have **“When Life Gives You Tangerines,”** and can we talk about this cast?! IU and Park Bo Gum are an iconic duo, starring as the ‘remarkable rebel’ Ae Sun and ‘unyielding iron’ Gwan Sik. This story of love and life through four vibrant seasons on Jeju Island sounds like pure perfection. Catch it from March 7 to March 28!
If you’re into the supernatural, **“The Haunted Palace”** is serving fantasy historical rom-com realness! Yook Sungjae, Kim Ji Yeon, and Kim Ji Hun are diving into a tale with an eight-feet-tall spirit, a brave female shaman, and an Imugi. Spooky, romantic, and funny? We’re so in! Airing April 18 to June 7.
And finally, get ready for some mystery with **“Dear Hongrang.”** Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah are bringing us a historical mystery romance about Hong Rang (Lee Jae Wook), the long-lost son of Joseon’s biggest merchant guild, who returns. The source text cuts off, but we’re already intrigued! Premiering May 16, this one’s gonna keep us guessing!
Reported by Seoul Wire | Seoul, South Korea 🇰🇷
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