When Life Gives You Tangerines To Connections: 5 Korean Dramas To Watch This Week
If you're searching for your next K-drama show, we've got you covered.
In just three months into 2025, the K-drama industry is already setting the stage for an exciting year ahead. With highly anticipated sequels and new shows, fans are in for a thrilling ride this year. Before diving into the next wave of heart-fluttering rom-coms and gripping thrillers, if you’re searching for your next K-drama obsession, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of five binge-worthy dramas that have already debuted on Netflix. These dramas have instantly captivated the audience with their gripping storylines and stellar performances by the star cast.
When Life Gives You Tangerines
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The highly anticipated drama starring IU and Park Bo Gum is currently airing on the streaming platform. The show is a heartwarming romantic tale of a spirited Ae Sun and a quiet and diligent Gwan Sik, who meet under unusual circumstances and soon fall in love. Their story begins in 1951 in Jeju and blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs, proving that love can endure anything.
The 16-episode show premiered on Netflix on March 7 and is scheduled to conclude on March 28.
The Potato Lab
Starring Lee Sun Bin and Kang Tae Oh, the drama is set in a potato research centre in a mountain valley. It tells the story of a woman named Kim Ki Kyung, who is a potato researcher. Her life takes a turn when she meets a very practical So Baek Ho. The two gradually fall in love and end up having an office romance.
The first episode of the series was released on Netflix on March 1. The 12th and last episode will air on April 6.
Melo Movie
Set in the heart of the film industry, Melo Movie follows the lives of four young dreamers, each of whom carries their own wounds and aspirations. Starring Choi Woo Shik, Park Bo Young, Lee Jun Young, and Jeon So Nee, the K-drama was released on Netflix on February 14.
Ko Gyeom, a film enthusiast, chances upon Kim Mu Bi on the sets of a melodrama film. They had met years back, but they were separated by an incident. But, once they reconnected, it reignited their old feelings.
Weak Hero Class 1
Initially released in 2022 on Wavve, this drama was recently added to Netflix on March 25. Starring Park Ji Hoon, Choi Hyun Wook, and Hong Kyung, the show follows the story of a brilliant student named Yeon Si Eun, who values his studies above anything else. While he is physically weak, he refuses to submit to the bullies and fights back with his other classmates, Ahn Su Ho and Oh Beom Seok, which leads to their friendship.
Connection
The psychological thriller, starring Ji Sung, Jeon Mi Do, Kwon Yul, and Kim Kyung Nam, was recently added to the streaming platform. The drama revolves around ace detective Jang Jae Kyeong, a socially distant but principled individual who spirals into drug addiction after his world collapses. As he uncovers the truth behind the death of his friend, he meets with reporter Oh Yoon Jin, who wants to bring his story to the forefront.
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