We finally have official list of upcoming Kdrama which will be releasing on Disney+ and hopefully on JioHotstar in the second half of the 2025.
Disney+ Korea just dropped a major update for Kdrama fans. The company has unveiled its official 2025 lineup that promises gripping stories, powerhouse performances, and big-budget productions. Celebrating its fourth year in the Korean market, Disney+ held an open house at its headquarters in Gangnam, Seoul, on May 23, offering a first look at what’s coming to the OTT in the second half of 2025.
Below is the list of upcoming Kdramas which will be coming to Disney+ later this year.
Made in Korea
Starring: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung
Genre: Action / Corporate Thriller
Director: Woo Min Ho (Inside Men, The Drug King)
Set in the cutthroat world of biotech and high-tech innovation, Made in Korea explores the rivalry between two brilliant minds. Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung play industry leaders whose innovations spark a national race — and a darker battle beneath the surface.
Tempest
Starring: Jun Ji Hyun, Kang Dong Won
Genre: Political Thriller / Action
Director: Park In Je (Kingdom Season 2, Moving)
Writers: Jung Seo Kyung (The Handmaiden, Little Women)
Jun Ji Hyun returns in a high-stakes role as Moon Ju, a respected diplomat and former U.S. ambassador. When a catastrophic event shakes the global stage, she partners with San Ho (Kang Dong Won), a mysterious special agent. Together, they unravel a web of political conspiracy that could reshape international power dynamics.
Murky Water
Starring: Ro Woon, Shin Ye Eun
Genre: Historical / Political Mystery
Production: Studio N, known for Yumi’s Cells and Strangers from Hell
This period drama centers around royal secrets, forbidden romance, and shifting power in the Joseon Dynasty. Ro Woon portrays a nobleman entangled in palace conspiracies, while Shin Ye Eun plays a court lady with hidden ties to the throne.
Fabricated City
Starring: Ji Chang Wook, Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.)
Genre: Sci-Fi / Thriller
Inspired by: The 2017 film Fabricated City
Blending virtual gaming and real-world stakes, this drama reimagines the 2017 hit with a fresh twist. Ji Chang Wook leads as a wrongly accused gamer fighting to clear his name, while D.O. plays a brilliant but reclusive hacker. Together, they uncover a chilling conspiracy.
Low Life
Starring: Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong
Genre: Noir / Crime Drama
Director: Han Jun Hee (D.P., Coin Locker Girl)
Low Life dives into the raw underbelly of Korean society. Ryu Seung Ryong plays a former fixer trying to leave behind a life of crime, while Yang Se Jong joins him as a young man pulled into the chaos. It’s dark, gritty, and promises emotionally driven storytelling.
Delusion
Starring: Bae Suzy, Kim Seon Ho
Genre: Historical Mystery / Horror
Director: Lee Jung Heum (Nobody Knows)
Release: Confirmed in production
Set in the late Joseon era, Delusion weaves a tale of paranoia and secrets inside the royal court. Bae Suzy takes on the role of a noblewoman with psychic abilities, while Kim Seon Ho plays a royal investigator haunted by visions.
Which upcoming Kdrama are you excited about?
