Disney+ Unveils Star-Studded Korean Drama Lineup for 2025
Disney+ has officially announced its lineup of original South Korean dramas for 2025, featuring a mix of action, drama, and thrillers. The news, shared at the Disney Content Showcase APAC 2024, showcases the platform’s commitment to delivering high-quality Korean content to global audiences.
Key Announcements:
- Major Series Revealed:
- “The Murky Stream”: Starring Rowoon and Shin Ye-eun, this historical drama combines intrigue and politics.
- “The Manipulated”: Ji Chang-wook and Doh Kyung-soo lead this intense revenge thriller.
- “Tempest”: A global action series starring Jun Ji-hyun, Gang Dong-won, and John Cho.
- “Made In Korea”: A 1970s drama about ambition and justice with Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung.
- Returning Favorites:
- “Moving” Season 2: Following the success of its first season, this superhero drama by creator Kangfull returns.
Upcoming Korean Dramas (2025):
Title | Synopsis | Starring | Genre |
Light Shop | Six strangers trapped in a mysterious void navigate life and death. | Ju Ji-hoon, Park Bo-young | Mystery/Fantasy |
Knock-Off | A man turns to counterfeiting to rebuild his life. | Kim Soo-hyun, Cho Bo-ah | Crime/Drama |
Nine Puzzles | A profiler with a troubled past tackles a serial killer’s eerie game. | Kim Da-mi, Son Suk-ku | Thriller |
Low Life | An uncle-nephew duo chase treasure while facing ruthless competitors. | Ryu Seung-ryong, Yang Se-jong | Adventure/Drama |
Disney’s Vision for K-Dramas
The slate reflects Disney+’s focus on storytelling with high-profile actors and globally appealing narratives. With hits like Moving and The Judge from Hell in 2024, Disney+ plans to build on this momentum to solidify its place in the competitive streaming landscape.
Fans can look forward to these dramas debuting exclusively on Disney+ throughout 2025.