9 Exciting K-Dramas Releasing in April 2025 That You Shouldn’t Miss!
- Disha Paul
- Apr 2
- 4 min read
April 2025 brings a fresh wave of K-dramas, covering everything from heartwarming romance to intense thrillers. Whether you love medical dramas, historical fantasies, or crime mysteries, this month’s lineup has something for everyone.
With top-tier actors and gripping storylines, these upcoming dramas are sure to keep viewers hooked. Check out the list of the most anticipated K-dramas releasing in April 2025!
1. Way Back Love
Release Date: April 3, 2025
Streaming Platform: TVING
Cast: Gong Myung, Kim Min Ha, Jung Gun Joo, Oh Woo Ri
This romantic fantasy drama follows Jeong Hee Wan, a young woman who has lost all hope in life, until her childhood friend and first love, Kim Ram Woo, returns as a grim reaper.
When he reveals she has only one week left to live, Hee Wan embarks on a journey to rediscover life’s meaning.
2. Karma
Release Date: April 4, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
A dark crime thriller that explores how fate intertwines people’s lives. As characters chase
Their desires lead them to face dangerous consequences that could change their lives forever.
3. Crushology 101
Release Date: April 4, 2025
Streaming Platform: Viki
Cast: Lee Chae Min, Roh Jeong Eui, Bae In Hyuk, Kang Min Ah
Crushology 101 centers around Bunny, a top sculpture student at Yein University, who once valued personality over looks. However, after a painful breakup, she becomes insecure and finds herself drawn to handsome men.
Her world changes when two charismatic men enter her life: Hwang Jae Yul, a talented visual design student with both warmth and ambition, and Cha Ji Won, a wealthy chaebol heir who seems to be the perfect man. Bunny’s journey of self-discovery and love begins as she faces the challenges of her insecurities and romantic choices.
4. Resident Playbook
Release Date: April 12, 2025
Streaming Platform: tvN, Netflix
A spin-off of Hospital Playlist, this medical drama follows obstetrics and gynecology residents at Yulje Medical Center. As they struggle with the demands of their field, friendships and romance blossom along the way.
5. Unknown Seoul
Release Date: April 15, 2025
Streaming Platform: tvN
Cast: Park Bo Gum, Park Jin Young
Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Rae may look alike, but their lives are nothing alike. Mi Ji, once a rising athlete, now lives freely, while Mi Rae follows a strict, ambitious path. For a secret reason, they switch lives, leading to unexpected consequences.
Lee Ho Su, a skilled lawyer, seems confident but hides a painful past. He keeps his emotions locked away, but after meeting the twins, his carefully built world starts to shake.
6. The Haunted Palace
Release Date: April 18, 2025
Streaming Platform: Viki
Cast: Yook Sung Jae, Bona, Kim Ji Hoon
Yeo Ri, the granddaughter of a powerful shaman, can see ghosts but rejects her destiny as a spirit medium. Instead, she works as a glass craftswoman, trying to live a normal life. However, when her first love, Yun Gap, is possessed by an Imoogi, she is forced to confront the supernatural once again.
Yun Gap, a respected palace officer, suddenly gains a dark reputation after being possessed. Meanwhile, King Yi Seong, a reformist ruler, struggles with ghostly disturbances in the palace. As terrifying spirits threaten the royal family, Yeo Ri, Yun Gap, and the king must uncover the palace’s deadly secrets.
7. Our Movie
Release Date: April 20, 2025
Streaming Platform: SBS
Cast: Namkoong Min, Jeon Yeo Been
Lee Je Ha, once hailed as a genius director, has been stuck in a creative slump for five years. Struggling with the fear of failing his second film, he finally decides to work on a new project — a romance about someone with limited time left to live.
During his research, he meets Lee Da Eum, an aspiring actress battling a rare incurable disease. Despite her condition, she remains cheerful and beloved by everyone in the hospital. As she helps Je Ha with his screenplay, their connection deepens, turning their collaboration into something more meaningful.
8. Heavenly Ever After
Release Date: April 25, 2025
Streaming Platform: Disney+
Cast: Kim Hye Ja, Son Suk Ku, Han Ji Min
Heavenly Ever After tells the heartwarming story of Hae Suk, an elderly woman who lived a fulfilling life with her loving husband. He always admired her beauty, saying she was even more beautiful in her 80s than when she was younger.
As Hae Suk nears death, she recalls her husband's sweet words and wishes to go to heaven at her true age. To her surprise, when she arrives in heaven, she is reunited with her husband, but this time, he appears in his youthful 30s form.
9. Pump Up the Healthy Love
Release Date: April 30, 2025
Streaming Platform: KBS2
Cast: Lee Jun Young, Jung Eun Ji
Pump Up the Healthy Love follows Do Hyeon Jung, a gym manager obsessed with health and fitness. His life revolves around helping his gym members lead healthier lives while navigating the challenges of being self-employed in a competitive world.
Lee Mi Ran, a manager at a travel agency, brings a contrasting dynamic to Hyeon Jung's life. Known for her love of food and passionate nature, she becomes entangled in a fiery romance with Hyeon Jung, where fitness and love collide.
Final Thoughts
April 2025 is packed with an exciting mix of romance, thriller, fantasy, and medical dramas. Whether you enjoy deep emotional stories or lighthearted entertainment, there’s a drama for you.
Which K-drama are you most excited to watch? Let us know in the comments!
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