If you’ve been waiting for a fresh wave of Korean dramas to shake up your watchlist, May 2025 is about to deliver. From heart-fluttering romances to twisty thrillers and supernatural surprises, this month’s lineup is as varied as it is exciting. Whether you’re a seasoned drama addict or just looking for your next binge-worthy series, here’s a list of Korean dramas releasing in May 2025 that you should add to your watchlist.

1. Spring of Youth

A famous K-pop idol trades in his spotlight for student life, but going under the radar isn’t exactly easy when you’re, well…famous. Spring of Youth follows his attempt to blend in at university, where he meets a fiercely independent classmate with dreams of her own. If you loved Twenty-Five Twenty-One or Do You Like Brahms?, this one’s for you.

When to watch: May 6

2. Tastefully Yours

Okay, food and romance in one show? Say less. In this unusual romantic drama, a wealthy CEO loses his sense of taste literally and figuratively until he crosses paths with a passionate chef running a secret one-table restaurant. Their personalities clash instantly, but shared meals and late-night conversations slowly push them together. But will they get over their clashes?

When to watch: May 12

3. Second Shot at Love

This one’s for the second-chance lovers out there. This 12-episode slice-of-life drama centres around a no-nonsense female mechanic (Sooyoung) and her clean-cut ex-boyfriend (Gong Myoung), who suddenly reappears in her life. As they work together to save a struggling auto garage, unresolved feelings resurface, old wounds are reopened, and the possibility of rekindling their romance lingers in the air.

When to watch: May 12

4. Dear Hongrang

This one’s for the historical drama fans. Dear Hongrang is set in the Joseon era and follows Hong-rang, who disappears for 10 years and returns with no memory of who he is. His childhood friend (Jo Bo-ah) is determined to figure it out. As buried scandals and power struggles come to light, the line between friend and foe becomes increasingly blurred.

When to watch: May 16

5. Nine Puzzles

Ready to put your brain to work? Nine Puzzles is a proper psychological thriller. Profiler Lee Na-mi (Kim Dami) is brilliant at solving criminal cases – except for the one that still haunts her: her sister’s unsolved murder. When the prime suspect is released due to lack of evidence, a determined detective (Son Sukku) reopens the case and begins to question Na-mi herself. As the two are forced to work together, each puzzle piece leads to deeper revelations.

When to watch: May 20

6. Our Unwritten Seoul

Park Bo-young takes on dual roles in this family melodrama about twin sisters who swap lives – one a struggling writer, the other a PR executive with a seemingly perfect life. But when secrets from the past and hidden truths come to the surface, both sisters are forced to confront who they really are. With Park Jin-young starring opposite Bo-young, Our Unwritten Seoul is a layered story about identity, ambition, and what it means to truly live for oneself.

When to watch: May 24

7. Oh My Ghost Clients

Labour lawyer Noh Moo Jin (Jung Kyung-ho) is being visited by ghosts. Specifically, spirits of workers who died under unfair circumstances, now seeking justice from beyond the grave. With the help of a quirky psychic, he starts investigating these unsolved cases, balancing his scepticism with a growing sense of responsibility. Equal parts spooky, funny, and moving, Oh My Ghost Clients blends supernatural elements with real-world social commentary.

When to watch: May 30

8. Good Boy

Ending the month with a bang, literally, we’ve got Good Boy, an action-comedy about retired Olympic athletes who become special police officers. Park Bo-gum leads this energetic and slightly offbeat drama alongside Kim So-hyun, as the team tackles crime while navigating the ups and downs of post-celebrity life.

When to watch: May 31

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