New Premieres and Fun Finales in January 2025
January 2025 Korean Drama Premieres and Finales
Explore the latest Korean dramas that premiered and concluded in January 2025. Get drama general information and plot summaries, watch trailers, and find your next binge-worthy series.
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January 2025 Korean Drama Premieres
Discover the new Korean dramas that premiered in January 2025. Get information on premiere dates, episode counts, streaming platforms, genres, and lead actors. Dive into brief descriptions and watch the trailers to decide your next watch. And if you are having a hard time choosing, be sure to check out the drama rankings below.
- Love Scout
- When the Stars Gossip
- The Queen Who Crowns
- Motel California
- Unmasked
- Study Group

Love Scout
Premiere Date: January 3, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Drama
Starring Cast: Han Ji Min and Lee Joon Hyuk
A fiercely independent CEO has dedicated her life to excelling in the cutthroat world of headhunting, but struggles to manage even the simplest aspects of daily life. But her life is unexpectedly changed when she hires a new secretary who is a compassionate single father. And his skillful organization and warm demeanor will challenge her relentless work ethic.
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When the Stars Gossip
Premiere Date: January 4, 2025
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin
An ambitious astronaut and a secretive space tourist find themselves entangled in a cosmic romance. A new Commander embarking on her inaugural mission with a strict adherence to protocol, crosses paths with an OB-GYN harboring a hidden agenda that could change everything.
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The Queen Who Crows
Premiere Date: January 6, 2025
Number of Episodes: 14
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Historical Romance
Starring Cast: Cha Joo Young and Lee Hyun Wook
A young woman born to an esteemed family, deftly maneuvers through the treacherous political landscape of the Joseon dynasty. And when she marries an equally ambitious young man, she becomes a powerful kingmaker, defying the odds to see him ascend the throne as King Tae Jong. But his insatiable greed and reckless affairs will strain their relationship and her patience.
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Motel California
Premiere Date: January 10, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Drama
Starring Cast: Lee Se Young and Na In Woo
A young woman returns to her roots after twelve years away, confronting the whispers and wounds of her past. Now a successful interior designer in Seoul, her journey back home brings an unexpected reunion with her first love, a devoted veterinarian still haunted by the feelings he never fully expressed.
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Unmasked
Premiere Date: January 15, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Hulu
Genre: Comedy Thriller
Starring Cast: Kim Hye Soo and Jung Sung Il
The Trigger investigative reporting team, led by the fierce and justice-driven Oh So-Ryong, will try to navigate the treacherous waters of a decades-old cold case involving a missing actor. And their relentless pursuit of truth exposes dark secrets and hidden villains.
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Study Group
Premiere Date: January 23, 2025
Number of Episodes: 10
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Action Thriller
Starring Cast: Hwang Min Hyun and Han Ji Eun
A seemingly perfect student attends a Technical High School, where academic dreams clash with harsh realities. But when he finds himself trapped in a world of despair, struggling with dismal grades and relentless bullies, he forms a study group with his fellow misfits. And as they face both academic challenges and physical threats, he ignites a fierce battle of wits and strength.
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January 2025 Korean Drama Finales
Discover the new Korean dramas that aired finales in January 2025. Get information on finale dates, episode counts, streaming platforms, genres, and lead actors. Dive into brief descriptions and watch the trailers to see what great hits finished up last month and are just waiting for you to enjoy. And if you are having a hard time choosing, be sure to check out the drama rankings below.
- When the Phone Rings
- Who is She
- Iron Family
- The Tale of Lady Ok
- The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call

When the Phone Rings
Finale Date: January 4, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Starring Cast: Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin
The seemingly perfect facade of a young presidential spokesman and his mute wife is shattered when an unexpected kidnapping thrusts their stilted marriage into chaos. Their arranged union, marked by silence and pretense, takes a harrowing turn as they are forced to confront both the external threat of the kidnapper and the internal struggles of their hollow relationship. As secrets unravel, they will scramble to find a way to salvage their reputations and lives.
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Who is She
Finale Date: January 23, 2025
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Fantasy Drama
Starring Cast: Jung Ji So and Jung Jin Young
A resilient grandmother’s life takes a magical turn after a heated argument with her daughter leads to her stunning transformation into her youthful self. Embracing her new identity, she seizes the chance to rekindle her long-held dream of becoming a singer, stepping into the vibrant world of Unis Entertainment as an idol trainee.
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Iron Family
Finale Date: January 26, 2025
Number of Episodes: 36
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Family Rom-Com
Starring Cast: Kim Jung Hyun and Geum Sae Rok
The daughter of a three-generation laundry business faces the daunting prospect of losing her sight. And as she pins her hopes on an expensive injection that could restore her vision, her family will miraculous stumble upon a huge fortune that could change all of their lives forever.
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The Tale of Lady Ok
Finale Date: January 26, 2025
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Kocowa
Genre: Historical Romance
Starring Cast: Im Ji Yeon and Choo Young Woo
A brilliant legal expert in the Joseon period has remarkable intelligence and unwavering dedication to helping others. However, her whole identity is based on lies. She lives in fear of the day her true identity as a slave is revealed. Fate leads her to cross paths with a charming storyteller who instantly falls for her spirit, and their lives intertwine amid struggles and misunderstandings.
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The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
Release Date: January 24, 2025
Number of Episodes: 8
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Medical Drama
Starring Cast: Ju Ji Hoon and Ha Young
A medical genius who honed his surgical skills in war-torn regions arrives at a struggling university hospital hoping to transform the once nominal severe trauma team into a dynamic force of life-saving specialists. Together with his first pupil and a spirited anesthesiologist resident they navigate the complexities of saving lives while grappling with the financial pressures that threaten to undermine their mission.
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Overall Drama Rankings (As Rated by MyDramaList.com)
If you only like a certain kind of drama, you probably already have your next watch picked, but for those who watch a little of everything, the choices can be overwhelming. Here is a list of this month’s dramas in order, from highest ranked to lowest, according to MyDramaList.com.
January Premieres
- Love Scout (8.7)
- Study Group (8.7)
- Motel California (7.8)
- Unmasked (7.8)
- The Queen Who Crowns (7.7)
- When the Stars Gossip (7.4)
January Finales
- The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (9.0)
- The Tale of Lady Ok (8.3)
- When the Phone Rings (8.1)
- Iron Family (7.7)
- Who is She (7.2)
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