A selection of 10 new K-dramas set to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar in late 2024 and 2025, ensuring continuous entertainment for viewers.
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A selection of ten new K-dramas is set to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar in late 2024 and 2025, featuring a lineup of stars including Hyun Bin, Kim Soo Hyun, Ji Chang Wook, and others, ensuring continuous entertainment for viewers.
In light of the popularity of K-dramas such as Moving, Disney+ has announced an impressive lineup of new K-dramas set to premiere in the latter half of 2024 and throughout 2025. Notable titles include Made in Korea featuring Hyun Bin, Knock Off starring Kim Soo Hyun, and Gangnam B-Side with Ji Chang Wook. Continue reading to discover the forthcoming Korean dramas that will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Here are 10 new Disney+ Hotstar K-dramas….
1. K-dramas Releasing – Seoul Busters
Seoul Busters, which debuted this week, is a comedic series that chronicles the journey of the least esteemed Violent Crimes Unit in South Korea as they evolve into a premier team under the guidance of a new, elite leader. The cast includes Kim Dong Wook, Park Ji Hwan, Seo Hyun Woo, Park Se Wan, and Lee Seung Woo. This crime-comedy narrative centers on the Songwon Police Violent Crime Team 2, which has been relegated to a temporary office in a deserted daycare facility while their chief is reassigned to a distant island. With the arrival of a mysterious and exceptionally skilled leader, the underperforming squad embarks on solving unusual cases, gradually rising to become the nation’s top unit. Seoul Busters will be available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
2. K-dramas Releasing – Gangnam B-Side
Following his captivating portrayal in The Worst of Evil, Ji Chang Wook is set to return with a new series on Disney+ entitled Gangnam B-Side. This crime drama delves into the collaboration of a once-prominent detective who has faced demotion, a prosecutor, and a broker, as they work together to apprehend criminals operating in Gangnam during the night. The cast of Gangnam B-Side also includes Jo Woo Jin and Bibi, with the series scheduled for release in 2024.
3. K-dramas Releasing – Light Shop
Fans of the genre will undoubtedly find themselves captivated by “Light Shop,” the latest endeavor from renowned webtoon author Kang Full. This intriguing mystery series unfolds within a perplexing lamp shop, where the realms of the living and the deceased converge. The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast, featuring notable actors such as Kim Hee Won, Ju Ji Hoon, Park Bo Young, Bae Seong Woo, Uhm Tae Goo, Kim Seol Hyun, Lee Jung Eun, Kim Min Ha, Park Hyuk Kwon, Kim Dae Myung, Shin Eun Soo, Kim Sun Hwa, and Kim Ki Hae. “Light Shop” is scheduled for release in 2024.
4. K-dramas Releasing – Trigger
Following her captivating lead role in Under the Queen’s Umbrella, Kim Hye Soo is set to return to the K-drama scene with Trigger, scheduled for release in 2025. This workplace comedy-drama delves into the inaugural Investigative Journalism Bureau within a broadcasting company, focusing on Kim Hye Soo’s character, a team leader committed to justice. The cast of Trigger also includes Jung Sung Il and Joo Jong Hyuk.
5. K-dramas Releasing – Hyper Knife
For enthusiasts of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, we suggest watching Hyper Knife, featuring Park Eun Bin alongside Sol Kyung Gu. This medical crime K-drama illustrates the fierce competition between a renowned neurosurgeon, who harbors a secret known to only a select few, and his former protégé, a once-promising doctor who was dismissed by her mentor. Currently, she operates as a shadow doctor in an underground surgical facility. The reunion of these two brilliant medical minds leads to a dramatic confrontation. Hyper Knife is set to premiere in 2025.
6. K-dramas Releasing – Knock Off
After Queen of Tears’ global success, Kim Soo Hyun will make his K-drama comeback with Knock Off. The black comedy crime series explores the transformation of an ordinary office worker, severely affected by the 1997 IMF crisis in South Korea, to the king of the counterfeit world. Knock Off also stars Jo Bo Ah, Yoo Jae Myung, Kim Eui Sung, Bang Hyo Rin, Kwon Nara and Park Se Wan, and is slated for a 2025 release.
7. K-dramas Releasing – Nine Puzzles
Nine Puzzles is a crime mystery thriller series centered around a talented profiler who serves as both the sole witness and a suspect in the murder of her uncle that occurred ten years prior. Currently, she collaborates with a distinguished detective who remains convinced of her guilt as they delve into various cases, including a serial murder investigation that is initiated by a mysterious puzzle piece. The series features Kim Da Mi and Son Suk Ku and is set to premiere in 2025.
8. K-dramas Releasing – Low Life
Low Life is a historical drama that centers on morally ambiguous characters who exploit a treasure ship concealed beneath the ocean to amass considerable wealth. This forthcoming series draws inspiration from a webtoon and is based on a 1970s incident involving the discovery of a treasure ship off the coast of Sinan, South Korea. The cast of Low Life boasts a remarkable lineup, including Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong, Im Soo Jung, Kim Eui Sung, Kim Sung Oh, Hong Ki Joon, Jang Kwang, Kim Jong Soo, Woo Hyun, Lee Dong Hwi, TVXQ member Yunho, Im Hyung Joon, Lee Sang Jin, and Kim Min. The K-drama is scheduled for release in 2025.
9. K-dramas Releasing – Tempest
Tempest is a political thriller infused with elements of espionage and romance, centering on a distinguished diplomat and former ambassador of the United States. The narrative unfolds as she investigates a case involving a special agent whose origins and history remain concealed. Through her efforts, she ultimately reveals a political conspiracy linking North Korea and South Korea to an assassination event. The film features performances by Jun Ji Hyun, Kang Dong Won, and Oh Jung Se, and is set to be released in 2025.
10. K-dramas Releasing – What Comes After Love – September 27
What Comes After Love is a romantic melodrama that illustrates the poignant love story of a Korean woman and a Japanese man, whose relationship blossoms and ultimately leads to a sorrowful separation in Japan. Five years following their split, the former couple encounters each other once again in South Korea. The cast of What Comes After Love includes Lee Se Young, Kentaro Sakaguchi, Hong Jong Hyun, and Anne Nakamura.
