Get ready to refresh your watchlist! March 2025 is bringing a diverse lineup of K-dramas, from heartwarming romances to thrilling crime sagas. Whether you love comedy, fantasy, or suspense, this month’s new releases have something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the must-watch K-dramas premiering in March 2025.
1. The Potato Lab
- Korean Title: ‘감자연구소’
- Cast: Lee Sun Bin, Kang Tae Oh, Lee Hak Joo, Kim Ga Eun, Shin Hyun Seung
- Premiere Date: March 1, 2025
- Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN
A charming romantic comedy set in a rural potato research institute, ‘The Potato Lab’ follows Kim Mi Kyung (Lee Sun Bin), a researcher passionate about potatoes, and So Baek Ho (Kang Tae Oh), a new chief who prefers pragmatism over passion.
2. Mother and Mom
- Korean Title: ‘라이디닝 인생’
- Cast: Jeon Hye Jin, Jo Min Soo, Jung Jin Young, Jeon Suk Ho
- Premiere Date: March 3, 2025
- Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 p.m. KST on ENA
This drama explores the modern challenges of working mothers. Lee Jung Eun (Jeon Hye Jin) enlists her mother, Yoon Ji Ah (Jo Min Soo), to help her daughter prepare for an entrance exam, leading to heartfelt and humorous moments.
3. When Life Gives You Tangerines
- Korean Title: ‘폭쌀 속았수다’
- Cast: IU, Park Bo Gum, Moon So Ri, Park Hae Joon
- Premiere Date: March 7, 2025
- Broadcast Details: Fridays on Netflix (March 7-14 at 5 p.m. KST, March 21-28 at 4 p.m. KST)
From the writer of ‘Fight My Way,’ this beautifully shot series follows rebel Ae Sun (IU) and the strong-willed Gwan Sik (Park Bo Gum) through the changing seasons of Jeju Island.
4. The Art of Negotiation
- Korean Title: ‘협상의 기술’
- Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Dae Myeung, Sung Dong Il, Jang Hyun Sung
- Premiere Date: March 8, 2025
- Broadcast Details: Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 p.m. KST on JTBC, available on Viki
This gripping drama follows elite M&A negotiator Yoon Joo No (Lee Je Hoon) as he tackles corporate crises and high-stakes business deals.
5. Hyper Knife
- Korean Title: ‘하이퍼나이프’
- Cast: Park Eun Bin, Sul Kyung Gu, Yoon Chan Young, Park Byung Eun
- Premiere Date: March 19, 2025
- Broadcast Details: Wednesdays on Disney+
A thrilling medical crime drama, ‘Hyper Knife’ follows Dr. Jeong Se Ok (Park Eun Bin) as she faces off against her former mentor Choi Deok Hee (Sul Kyung Gu) in a high-stakes battle of skills and morals.
6. Villains Everywhere
- Korean Title: ‘빌런의 나라’
- Cast: Oh Na Ra, So Yoo Jin, Seo Hyun Chul, Song Jin Woo, Park Young Gyu, Choi Ye Na, Han Sung Min, Jung Min Gyu, Eunchan
- Premiere Date: March 19, 2025
- Broadcast Details: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:50 p.m. KST on KBS2
This lighthearted comedy follows two spirited sisters (Oh Na Ra & So Yoo Jin) and their chaotic yet heartwarming family dynamics.
7. Heo’s Diner
- Korean Title: ‘허식당’
- Cast: Xiumin, Chu So Jung (Exy), Lee Sae On, Lee Soo Min
- Premiere Date: March 24, 2025
- Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 5 p.m. KST, available on Viki
In this fantasy rom-com, Heo Gyun (Xiumin) time-travels from the Joseon era to modern Korea, accidentally opening a restaurant and navigating the challenges of contemporary life.
8. Heesu in Class 2
- Korean Title: ‘2반 이희수’
- Cast: Ahn Ji Ho, Jo Joon Young, Kim Doyeon, Lee Sang Jun
- Premiere Date: March 28, 2025
- Broadcast Details: Fridays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. KST
Based on a popular BL webtoon, this drama follows 18-year-old Hee Su (Ahn Ji Ho) as he navigates love and friendships while carrying a secret.
9. The Divorce Insurance
- Korean Title: ‘이혼보호물’
- Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo, Lee Da Hee, Chu So Jung
- Premiere Date: March 31, 2025
- Broadcast Details: Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:50 p.m. KST on tvN
A unique romantic comedy about Noh Ki Jun (Lee Dong Wook), an insurance actuary specializing in divorce policies—who himself has been through three divorces.
Postponed Drama
- ‘I Am a Running Mate’ was initially scheduled for March 6 but has been postponed indefinitely.
Final thoughts
March 2025’s K-drama lineup offers an exciting mix of genres, promising something for every type of viewer. From nostalgic romance and workplace struggles to thrilling crime dramas, these fresh releases will keep you entertained all month long. Which one are you most excited to watch?