Korean dramas have earned global recognition for their unique storytelling, powerful acting performances, and deeply emotional connections with audiences. Like every month, the April 2025 releases are going to showcase an exciting blend of romance, fantasy, comedy, crime, thriller, and musical genres. With unparalleled plotlines and life-centric themes, these K-dramas promise to hook viewers worldwide, including Bangladesh. Let's take a look at 10 must-watch K-dramas that are set to premiere in April 2025.

10 Most Hyped Korean Dramas Debuting this April

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Way Back Love/Fantasy Romance/April 3, 2025

The romantic drama Way Back Love is inspired by the 2018 novel ‘Naega Jookki Iljooil Jeon’ written by Seo Eun-Chae. This drama is also titled ‘A Week Before I Die'. 

Choi Ha-Na takes on the director’s seat, and Jang In Jeong and Song Hyun Ju serve as screenwriters.

Gong Myung and Kim Min-Ha assume the protagonist roles.

The fantasy series follows a young woman who has lost the will to live, only to be confronted by a figure from her past who forces her to reconsider her final days. As they navigate unspoken emotions, a bittersweet journey unfolds in the space between life and death.

Karma / Crime Thriller / April 4, 2025

Scheduled to air on Netflix, the crime series Karma reimagines Choi Hee-Sun’s webcomic ‘Akyeon’ (2019-2020). Alternatively titled ‘Ill-Fated Relationship’, this thriller drama thrives under the screenwriting and direction of Lee Il-Hyeong.

The thriller series follows six individuals whose lives become entangled by fateful choices, past traumas, and desperate ambitions. As they navigate a web of secrets, debts, and unexpected encounters, their destinies collide in an irreversible chain of events.

Park Hae-Soo, Shin Min-A, Lee Hee-Jun, Kim Sung-Kyun, Lee Kwang-Soo, and Gong Seung-Yeon portray the key characters.

Crushology 101/Romantic Comedy, April 4, 2025

Based on Ni Eun’s webcomic ‘Bunnywa Obbadeul’ (2019–2023), the romantic drama Crushology 101 is also known as ‘Bunny and Her Brothers’.

Kim Ji-Hoon’s directing and Sung So Eun and Lee Seul’s screenwriting elevate the series.

At the heart of this drama is a gifted sculptor whose past heartbreak reshapes her views on love and self-worth. When two strikingly different yet equally captivating men enter her life, she finds herself caught between desire, doubt, and the search for genuine connection.

The main cast includes Roh Jeong-Eui, Lee Chae-Min, and Jo Joon-Young.

Catch Your Luck / Crime Drama / April 7, 2025

The crime series Catch Your Luck boasts Lee Hae-Woo and Park Man-Young as the directors. Son Ji-Hye is the writer of this series, which also goes by the title ‘Good Luck'. 

This story centres on a miserly landlord whose relentless pursuit of wealth comes at the cost of relationships and morality. As fate tests his greed through old friendships and unexpected hardships, he faces a reckoning that forces him to question what truly holds value in life.

Son Chang-Min, Sun Woo Jae Duk, and Park Sang-Myeon embody the lead roles.

New Recruit 3/Black Comedy/April 7, 2025

Adapted from Studio JBBJ’s hit YouTube animation, the dark comedy New Recruit 3 offers a sharp and satirical look at the lives of young soldiers in their 20s. It unravels the culture, hidden dynamics, and absurd realities of South Korea’s military service.

Director Min Jin Gi returns to the directorial role for season 3.

Their original roles are reprised by Kim Min Ho, Lee Sang Jin, Nam Tae Woo, Jo Jin Se, Kim Hyun Kyu, Lee Chung Goo, Lee Jung Hyun, Lee Soo Ji, and Jeon Seung Hoon. Joining them are new faces like Kim Dong Jun, Kim Yo Han, and Oh Dae Hwan.

In Season 3, Park Min-Seok’s journey toward his promotion to corporal takes an unexpected turn as he faces mounting challenges. The reappearance of Kim Hyun-Kyu, a formidable figure from Season 1, sets the stage for new conflicts and chaos.Must-see Korean Dramas Coming in April 2025

Directed by Lee Min-Soo and written by Kim Song-Hee, the drama series Resident Playbook serves as a spin-off from the initial two seasons of ‘Hospital Playlist’ (2020-2021). It unfolds at a separate satellite hospital of Yulje Medical Centre.eology residents navigating their professional and personal struggles. In an era of declining birth rates, these young doctors embrace the challenges of an often-overlooked field.

Also referred to as ‘Someday Wise Resident Life’, ‘Resident Playbook’ stars Go Youn-Jung, Shin Shi-A, Han Ye-Ji, Kang Yoo Seok, and Jung Joon Won.

The Haunted Palace/Fantasy Romance/April 18, 2025

Starring Yook Sung-Jae, Bona, and Kim Ji-Hoon, the fantasy series The Haunted Palace is also recognised as ‘Return to the Palace’.

Yun Seong-Sik’s direction and Yoon Soo-Jung’s writing bring the series to vibrant life.

Deep within the palace walls, a respected official’s life takes a dark turn when an ancient Imoogi spirit takes control of his body. As supernatural forces stir unrest, a reluctant shaman and a visionary king must unravel the mystery behind vengeful ghosts, hidden grudges, and a fate that defies the heavens.

First Love/Musical Romance/April 18, 2025

Helmed by Park Seon-Jae and No Jung-hoon, the music-driven drama First Love unfolds across six distinct love stories. Each of them captures the raw emotions and fleeting innocence of teenage romance. This is an exploration of the nervous anticipation, heart-fluttering moments, and life-changing encounters that define young love.

Screenwriting credits go to Kim Yoo-Jeong and Ji Kang.

The lead cast comprises Eun Chan, Jeong Ji Soo, Cha Jun Ho, Jane, Hwang Ji A, Bong Jae Hyun, and Kim Seon Gyeong.

Heavenly Ever After/Fantasy Romance/April 19, 2025

Written by Lee Nam-Kyu and Kim Soo-Jin, the fantasy series Heavenly Ever After excels with Kim Suk-Yoon as its director.

The drama series unfolds as a timeless love story that transcends age and mortality. After a life filled with devotion, an elderly woman’s journey beyond the living world takes an unexpected turn when she reunites with her beloved husband. But he is in the prime of his youth, no longer the man she last knew.

The ensemble cast includes Kim Hye-Ja, Son Suk-Ku, Han Ji-Min, Lee Jung-Eun, Cheon Ho-Jin, and Ryu Deok-Hwan.

Pump Up the Healthy Love/Romantic Comedy/April 30, 2025

Penned by Kim Ji Soo, the romantic comedy Pump Up the Healthy Love flourishes with Park Joon Soo and Choi Yeon Soo

Featuring Lee Jun Young and Jung Eun Ji in lead roles, this series is set in a world where discipline meets desire. A health-obsessed gym manager battles both business struggles and personal challenges as he guides his members toward transformation. Meanwhile, an unexpected connection with a passionate travel planner tests his rigid world of fitness and order.

In a Nutshell

This April 2025 K-drama lineup showcases a vivid spectrum of genres, with romance leading the way.

‘Way Back Love’, ‘The Haunted Palace’, and ‘Heavenly Ever After’ combine romance with fantasy, while ‘First Love’ introduces fresh twists with musical flairs. ‘Crushology 101’, ‘New Recruit 3’, ‘Resident Playbook’, and ‘Pump Up the Healthy Love’ bring a delightful mix of romance and comedy. ‘Karma’ and ‘Catch Your Luck’ dive into the world of crime, unravelling intense and thrilling stories.

All of these upcoming releases in this April pledge the continuation of the Korean wave, enriching the global charm of Korean dramas.