A number of acclaimed actors, including Jun Hye Jin, Park Eun Bin, IU, Kang Tae Oh, Park Bo Gum, Lee Dong Wook, and Lee Je Hoon, are set to return to the small screens with captivating characters. Their return has made the Korean dramas premiering in March 2025 highly anticipated among Kdrama fans. Check out the must-watch new Korean dramas this March 2025 here!
Must-Watch New Korean Dramas to Premiere in March 2025
1. “The Potato Lab” (감자연구소) – March 1
- Main Cast: Lee Sun Bin, Kang Tae Oh, Lee Hak Joo
- Episodes: 12
- Airs: Saturday, Sunday
- Where to watch: tvN, Netflix
Synopsis:
“The Potato Lab” is a rom-com drama with the background of a research center located in a mountain valley. It tells the story of an unexpected romance between Kim Mi Gyeong, a passionate researcher, and So Baek Ho, a loner and meticulous new director of the potato lab, whose personalities could not be more different.
At first, Mi Gyeong and Baek Ho don’t get along, but they slowly develop feelings for each other. This complicates Mi Gyeong’s vow to avoid office romances, leaving her questioning whether they should hide their emotions or take a chance on love.
2 “Mother and Mom” (라이딩 인생) – March 3
- Directed by: Kim Chul Gyu
- Screenwriters: Sung Yoon Ah and Jo Won Dong
- Main Cast: Jeon Hye Jin, Jo Min Soo, Jun SukHo, Jun Jin Young
- Episodes: 8
- Airs: Monday, Tuesday
- Where to watch: ENA, Genie TV
Synopsis:
“Mother and Mom” is a live adaptation of the novel “Riding Life” by Go Seon Mi. The drama explores unresolved emotions, complex family dynamics, and the cross-generational journey of a single mother and her daughter as they navigate motherhood and personal growth.
Lee Jeong Eun struggles to balance her career as a beauty marketer and her 7-year-old daughter’s education. She reconnects with her mother when she asks her to drive her granddaughter to her academy.
Yun Ji A, a children’s art therapist at a university hospital, raised her daughter, Lee Jeong Eun, alone. However, Jeong Eun matured quickly due to her busy life, and now she harbors long-suppressed resentment towards her mother.
3. “When Life Gives You Tangerines” (폭싹 속았수다) – March 7
- Directed by: Kim Won Suk
- Screenwriter: Im Sang Choon
- Main Cast: IU, Park Bo Gum, Moon Soo Ri, Park Hae Joon
- Episodes: 16
- Airs: Friday
- Where to watch: Netflix
Synopsis:
“When Life Gives You Tangerines” is a sweet and heartfelt story that evokes a nostalgic impression of youth, filled with dynamics, romance, and the struggles of life after adulthood.
The drama follows a couple, Ae Soon and Gwan Sik, who grew up together on the beautiful island of Jeju. The lively Ae Soon dreams of becoming a famous poet and marrying a man not from the island, while Gwan Sik, secretly in love with her from the start, is loyal and dedicates himself entirely to her.
4. “The Art of Negotiation” (협상의 기술) – March 8
- Directed by: Ahn Pan Seok
- Screenwriter: Lee Seung Young
- Main Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Dae Myung, Sung Dong Il, Jang Hyun Sung,Oh Man Seok, Ahn Hyun Ho, Cha Gang Yun
- Episodes: 12
- Airs: Saturday, Sunday
- Where to watch: KOCOWA, Rakuten Viki, and Disney Plus.
Synopsis:
“The Art of Negotiation” follows a man named Yun Ju No, widely recognized as a master M&A negotiator. He is known for maintaining composure and expertly handling high-stakes deals with his team in any situation. He earned a reputation as a legendary negotiator for these skills. Additionally, his striking silver hair adds to the distinct appeal of his character.
5. “Hyper Knife” (하이퍼 나이프) – March 19
- Directed by: Kim Jung Hyun
- Screenwriter: Kim Sun Hee
- Main Cast: Park Eun Bin, Sul Kyung Gu, Yoon Chan Young, Park Byung Eun
- Episodes: 8
- Airs: Wednesday
- Where to watch: Disney+
Synopsis:
“Hyper Knife” is a medical thriller drama that follows a mentee once known as a genius in her pursuit of becoming a neurosurgeon. After her mentor expelled her from the operating room and revoked her license, she became a shadow doctor in an illegal operating room. One day, she reunites with her former mentor, and the two confront each other. Their intense rivalry and psychological conflict will take center stage throughout eight episodes.
6. “Villains Everywhere” (빌런의 나라) – March 19
- Directed by: Kim Byung Wook
- Screenwriter: Chae Woo and Park Kwang Yeon
- Main Cast: Oh Na Ra, So Yoo Jin, Seo Hyun Chul, Song Jin Woo, Park Young Gyu
- Episodes: 24
- Airs: Wednesday, Thursday
- Where to watch: KBS2
Synopsis:
“Villains Everywhere” is a family comedy Korean drama. The story follows the daily life of two middle-aged sisters and their families. Oh Na Ra and Oh Yu Jin, sisters who once had thriving careers, are now homemakers after getting married.
Na Ra, a former flight attendant, is a housewife with a daughter and son. Meanwhile, Yu Jin, a former cooking class instructor, is now a housewife with two sons. Their father, Oh Yeong Gyu, was an artist in his youth but has since become a delinquent artist.
7. Heo’s Diner (허식당) – March 24
- Directed by: Oh Hwan Min, Kim Kyung Eun
- Screenwriter: Seong So Hyun
- Main Cast: Xiumin, Exy, Lee Sae On, Lee Soo Min
- Episodes: 10
- Airs: Monday, Tuesday
- Where to watch: Netflix, Wavve
Synopsis:
“Heo’s Diner” is a live adaptation of the web novel Heosikdang by Jeon Seon Young. The drama features a compelling time-travel theme, as the story follows a man from the Joseon dynasty who suddenly teleports to modern-day Seoul in 2024. In his quest to discover the true taste of food, he ends up working at a restaurant.
8. “The Divorce Insurance” (이혼보험) – March 31
- Directed by: Lee Tae Yoon
- Screenwriter: Lee Won Suk, Choi Bo Kyung
- Main Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo, Lee Da Hee
- Episodes: 12
- Airs: Monday, Tuesday
- Where to watch: tvN, Prime
Synopsis:
“The Divorce Insurance” is a rom-com life drama that follows the innovation team at a non-life insurance company. No Gi Jun, a cold and calculating product development specialist, is leading the development of an innovative divorce insurance policy. He experienced three divorces, and his soul and wallet have been left battered. To bring his vision to life, he forms a team consisting of Kang Han Deul, An Jeon Man, and Jeon Na Rae.
This month, you can still watch other Korean dramas that are still airing, such as “For Eagle Brothers,” “KICK KICK KICK KICK,” “The Scandal of Chunhwa,” “Newtopia,” “Friendly Rivalry,” “Melo Movie,” “The Witch,” “My Dearest Nemesis,” “Undercover High School,” and “Buried Hearts.”
Which new March dramas are you adding to your watch list? Please share with us in the comments.
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