Action-packed Korean dramas to look forward to this 2025 on Disney+
In 2024, Disney+ took us to another level of entertainment and introduced audiences to unmissable stories, including The Tyrant, Lightshop Keeper, Gangnam B-Side, Red Swan, and more!
Disney+ promises audiences so much more this year. More action, more drama, more mystery, and more betrayal, with an expansive slate of heart-stopping Korean series led by top stars set to release throughout the year.
Here are the action-packed Korean dramas to look forward to this 2025 on Disney+.
1. Unmasked
Starring: Kim Hye Soo, Jung Sung Il, and Joo Jong Hyuk
Synopsis: It tells the story of investigative journalists who are fighting for their careers after broadcasting a controversial story. They have to accomplish impossible tasks to save their jobs. It is set to premiere on January 15.
2. Hyper Knife
Starring: Park Eun Bin, Sul Kyung Gu, Yoon Chan Young, and Park Byung Eun
Synopsis: Hyper Knife depicts the story of the intense conflict between Se Ok, a genius surgeon, and her mentor and supervising doctor, Deok Hee. Albeit Se Ok’s unparalleled skill with a scalpel, she finds herself tossed aside and stripped of her medical license which was caused by her mentor Deok Hee. It is set to premiere on March 19.
3. Knock-Off
Starring: Kim Soo Hyun and Jo Bo Ah
Synopsis: Knock-Off depicts the story of a man whose life is ruined in the wake of the ‘97 Asian financial crisis and finds himself drawn into a counterfeit market.
4. Nine Puzzles
Starring: Kim Da Mi and Son Suk Ku
Synopsis: This tells the story of a serial murder case that begins with a mysterious puzzle piece. Yoon Yi Na was the only murder witness 10 years ago, but Detective Kim Han Saem is suspicious of her and believes she is the suspect.
5. Low Life
Starring: Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong, and Im Soo Jung
Synopsis: It depicts the story of finding treasures in a sunken ship that has been lost for generations at the bottom of the ocean. It is based on a webtoon the story is inspired by the 1975 incident where a sunken ship was discovered off the coast of Sinan, South Korea.
6. Tempest
Starring: Gang Dong Won and Gianna Jun
Synopsis: Tempest tells the story of a diplomat and an international special agent who try to unfold the truth behind the attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.
7. The Murky Stream
Starring: Rowoon, Shin Ye Eun, Park Seo Ham, and Park Ji Hwan
Synopsis: Set in the Joseon dynasty where the crystal clear Gyeonggang River turned into a murky stream. It tells the story of the turbulent fates of three individuals. This is the first original Korean period piece to debut on Disney+.
8. The Manipulated
Starring: Ji Chang Wook, Doh Kyung Soo, Lee Kwang Soo, and Jo Yoon Su
Synopsis: It depicts the story of a man named Tae Joong who seeks revenge after being sent to prison because of a heinous crime he didn’t commit.
Are you all excited for these upcoming dramas to be released on Disney+? Which series are you most excited about?
Source: PR from Disney+ Philippines
