K-drama lovers, get excited! The upcoming K-dramas of 2025–2026 are packed with romance, thrill, and star-studded casts. From webtoon hits to fresh original stories, these new Korean dramas are set to steal the spotlight

.Finally, here’s a quick look at the most awaited titles, their plots, and release dates you should mark on your calendar.

MoonRiver

MBC’s new drama “MOON RIVER” . It is a fantasy romance about a crown prince who’s lost his smile and a woman with no memory. Their souls mysteriously switch, making them live each other’s lives.

Premiere Date: October 31

Number of Episodes: 14

Genre: Historical fantasy romantic comedy

Reactions from Fans:

_{Some people think the trailer is hilarious, with many looking forward to the premiere. The drama has already gained significant attention, with fans excited about the soul-switching plot and the chemistry between the leads. People are also making fun of the crown prince’s reaction to missing his “dragon balls”}

The most shocking News:

_{“Moon River” is a remake of the 2010 drama “Secret Garden.” The series promises to deliver a unique blend of romance, comedy, and historical elements, making it a highly anticipated drama among K-drama fans}

Last Summer

KBS2 upcoming romance youth drama “Last Summer” unveiled couple poster starring Lee Jae Wook and Choi Sung Eun.

The drama revolves around twin brothers Baek Do Ha and Baek Do Yeong(LJW), who grew up separately after their parents’ divorce. Baek Do Ha spends his summers in Korea with his father and twin brother, where he meets and forms a bond with their neighbor, Song Ha Gyeong(CSE).

As adults, their paths cross again, but past incidents create tension in their relationship.

Broadcast : on November 1, 2025 | 12 episodes

Read more : List of Romantic K-Dramas with Second Lead Syndrome You’ll Love (2022–2025)

SpiritFingers

[SpiritFingers is a popular webtoon from the same writer of “Our Beloved Summer” webtoon, Han Kyoungchal. The story is about a shy girl joining a group called the spirit fingers, where people of all ages are allowed to be in. This is a story of the girl finding her true color.

Would You Marry Me

Story:- It is a romantic comedy about Yoo Mary, a quirky designer who fakes a 90-day marriage with Kim Woo Joo, a strict bakery heir, to keep a luxury newlywed home she won. As they pretend to be a couple, their lives get tangled in unexpected ways.

Typhoon Family

tvN upcoming business life romance drama “Typhoon Family” unveiled script reading photos starring Lee Junho, Kim Minha and more.-

Plot: The drama is set in 1997 South Korea during the economic crisis.

Kang Tae Pung (LJH) takes over as CEO of his family’s struggling company, Typhoon Trading Company, while O Mi Seon (KMH) works there as a bookkeeper. Director Lee Na Jung, famous for hits like Fight for My Way and Love Alarm, leads the drama. 📍 It will broadcast in October 2025!

TheManipulated

The Manipulated is a new Korean thriller series on Disney+. Tae-joong (Ji Chang-wook ) lives an ordinary life until someone frames him for a crime and sends him to prison.

Yo-han (Doh Kyung-soo) plans every step of his downfall. When Tae-joong learns the truth, he takes action and starts a dangerous fight for revenge against the mastermind who ruined him.

The series will premiere on Disney+ with 12 episodes, releasing four episodes on November 5th, followed by two episodes weekly thereafter.