May 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling month for K-drama fans. With a wave of fresh storylines, returning stars, and genre diversity, these upcoming releases promise everything from romance and comedy to mystery and action.
Fresh Faces and New Beginnings
Spring of Youth leads the charge on May 6 via SBS TV, telling the heartfelt story of a fallen K-pop idol who rediscovers music at university. With Ha Yoo Joon, Park Ji Hu, and Lee Seung Hyub headlining, expect a nostalgic coming-of-age narrative with a musical twist.
Food meets love in Tastefully Yours, a countryside rom-com about a stoic heir and a flavor-obsessed chef finding their groove—and perhaps each other. Starring Kang Ha Neul and Go Min Si, this drama premieres May 12 on ENA.
Also debuting May 12 is Second Shot at Love on tvN. This emotional drama follows a mechanic on her journey toward sobriety and a second chance at romance, featuring Choi Soo Young and Gong Myung.
Sequels, Thrillers, and Unsolved Mysteries
Fans of gritty action won’t want to miss Shark: The Storm, premiering May 15 on TVING. A sequel to *Shark: The Beginning*, it follows an MMA champ caught in an underground fight ring. Kim Min Seok returns in a physically demanding role.
Netflix enters the historical scene with Dear Hongrang on May 16. Set in the Joseon era, the drama stars Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah. The mystery unfolds around a merchant’s missing son who resurfaces after a decade with no memory—setting the stage for buried family secrets.
Thriller fans should keep an eye on Nine Puzzles, dropping May 21 on Disney+. Kim Da Mi plays a criminal profiler linked to an unsolved murder from her past, now forced to collaborate with the very investigator who once suspected her.
Whimsy, Romance, and Supernatural Fun
Switching tones, Our Unwritten Seoul (May 24) blends twin-swap chaos with heartfelt romance. Park Bo Young takes on dual roles, while Jinyoung of GOT7 joins her in this Netflix and tvN co-production.
Premiering May 30 on MBC, Oh My Ghost Clients adds a supernatural twist to workplace drama. Jung Kyung Ho stars as a labor attorney who sees ghosts—and solves their afterlife employment disputes.
Wrapping up the month is Good Boy, an action comedy about ex-Olympians turned crime-fighters. With fan favorites Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun, this JTBC release lands May 31 and promises high-energy sequences with a comedic edge.
Whether you’re into sweet romance, suspenseful thrillers, or supernatural hijinks, May’s K-drama lineup is set to keep viewers glued to their screens. Don’t miss these standout titles as they bring fresh energy to 2025’s entertainment landscape.