April is sure to keep your screen busy with a variety of K-Dramas. This month is brimming with a fresh lineup of K-Dramas and films to keep your watchlist buzzing. Rolling out 12 new premieres, from sweet spring romances to pulse-pounding thrillers. Whether you’re craving whimsical fantasy, slice-of-life stories, or emotional slow burns, April 2025 has something for every K-Drama lover. With so much variety on the table, your next favorite drama might just be waiting around the corner.
LOBBY – April 2
Lobby swings at the darkly comical world of politics, money, and the game that binds them—golf. Directed by Ha Jung-woo, this satirical drama follows Chang Wook (Ha Jung-woo), a startup CEO and research whiz who suddenly finds himself in unfamiliar territory: competing for a massive 4-trillion-won (approximately $2.8 billion) government contract.
With his business on the brink and his clean-cut principles clashing with a cutthroat reality, Chang Wook is pushed to his limits. His rival Kwang Woo (Park Byung-eun) plays the lobby game like a pro, leaving Chang Wook with one desperate move: join the dirty game or lose it all.
Backed by a powerhouse cast including Kim Eui-sung, Kang Hae-rim, Lee Dong-hwi, Park Hae-soo, Choi Si-won, Kang Mal-geum, Cha Joo-young, and Kwak Sun-young, this drama serves razor-sharp tension, wit, and insights into the corrupt corridors of power.
Lobby unpacks the unspoken truths behind closed-door deals, with golf as the battlefield. Sometimes, to survive the game, one must swing below the belt.
WAY BACK LOVE – April 3
Based on author Seo Eun-chae’s cherished novel, the drama tells a touching story that intertwines the past and the present, illustrating a remarkable week where buried feelings emerge and destiny shifts in surprising ways.
KARMA – April 4
In this gritty six-episode webtoon-based thriller, Karma threads together the dark and desperate choices of six strangers trapped in a vicious cycle of consequences.
The characters include a mysterious witness (Park Hae-soo), a trauma-scarred doctor (Shin Min-a), a gambler deep in debt (Lee Hee-jun), a wronged worker (Kim Sung-kyun), a slick Gangnam doctor (Lee Kwang-soo), and his dangerously alluring girlfriend (Gong Seung-yeon). Each is facing the aftermath of one irreversible decision.
Tense, twisted, and filled with moral gray areas, this spring drama is anything but light and breezy. The perfect binge-worthy thriller.
NEW RECRUIT 3 – April 7
New Recruit is back for a third season after gaining a loyal following and impressive viewership from prior seasons!
This dark comedy dives into the absurdities of military life, following Park Min-seok (Kim Min-ho), a privileged “military spoon” who’s now struggling to become a sergeant. With his father being a high-ranking commander, the pressure is on as he navigates the harsh world of South Korea’s army.
Joining Min-seok are returning faces like Choi Il-gu (Nam Tae-woo), platoon leader Oh Seok-jin (Lee Sang-jin), and the ever stoic Im Da-hye (Jeon Seung-hoon). As well as fresh recruits and a familiar antagonist, Sung Yoon-mo (Kim Hyun-kyu). The much-anticipated arrival of newcomers Kim Dong-jun, Oh Dae-hwan, and Kim Yo-han further increases the excitement.
New characters and deeper challenges, New Recruit 3 will leave you laughing, reflecting, and eagerly awaiting each episode. Spring’s ready to bring the heat with this wild ride into military madness.
CRUSHOLOGY 101 – April 11
Get ready to fall headfirst into the whirlwind of Crushology 101! Based on the viral Kakao webtoon with over 170 million views. This campus romantic comedy follows college student Ban Hee-jin, aka “Bunny” (Roh Jeong-eui), as she swears off love after a painful first breakup, however, fate has other plans.
Just as Bunny is ready to heal in peace, four charming men come crashing into her life. First, there’s Hwang Jae-yeol (Lee Chae-min), the sharp-tongued yet secretly sweet head of the Visual Design Department. Then comes Cha Ji-won (Jo Joon-young), the warm returning student who always seems to say the right words. In addition, her long-time idol Jo Ah-rang (Kim Hyun-jin) and first love Jin Hyun-oh (Hong Min-gi) further complicate her romantic life.
Crushology 101 is a spring fantasy brought to life. If you’re looking for butterflies and that fluttery feeling of first love, this drama is the perfect seasonal watch!
RESIDENT PLAYBOOK – April 12
Resident Playbook, a spin-off of the hit series Hospital Playlist, welcomes a new class of doctors at Jongno Yulje Hospital. Stepping into the spotlight are four first-year OBGYN residents: Oh Yi-young (Go Youn-jung), Pyo Nam-kyung (Shin Si-a), Um Jae-il (Kang You-seok), and Kim Sa-bi (Han Ye-ji) — all wide-eyed and overwhelmed.
This spin-off dives into the messy, emotional beginnings of life in medicine. Tested daily with long hours, complicated cases, and moments of doubt. Despite all that, friendships, small wins, and human connection keep them going. Though treating patients comes with the territory, it focuses on growing up, learning to care, and finding meaning in the chaos.
Resident Playbook captures the nervous excitement of first steps and new bonds. It reminds us that every spring begins with uncertainty before it blooms, as everyone starts out nervous, full of passion, and hope.
YADANG: THE SNITCH – April 16
Yadang: The Snitch dives deep into South Korea’s war on drugs. Where ambition, betrayal, and survival collide, this crime thriller follows a cunning informant navigating between desperate law enforcement and dangerous criminals.
At the center is prosecutor Gu Kwan-hee (Yoo Hae-jin), hungry for power and determined to rise at any cost. Lee Kang Soo (Kang Ha-neul), a sly broker dealing secrets instead of substances, blurring the line between ally and enemy. On the other end, detective Oh Sang-jae (Park Hae-joon) plays by his own merciless rules, stopping at nothing to crack the case.
However, things get more volatile with Cho Hoon (Ryu Kyung-soo), the untouchable son of a presidential candidate with a chilling glare and a villain’s heart. And finally, Um Soo-jin (Chae Won-bin), a fallen actress, burns with revenge against those who destroyed her.
Action sequences choreographed by Heo Myung-haeng, known for his work on The Outlaws series, amplify the film’s intensity. He draws inspiration from actual narcotics units’ operations, adding a sense of gritty realism to each chase, arrest, and showdown. Behind the punches and gunfire lies authentic research, making every blow hit harder. With explosive tension, layered characters, and action that feels harshly real, the film explores not just the struggle between good and evil but the instinct to survive in a world where trust is a valuable currency and time is running out.
THE HAUNTED PALACE – April 18
The Haunted Palace is a spellbinding historical rom-com with a supernatural bite, where first love meets ancient curses and spirits won’t stay buried.
Yoon Gab (Yook Sung-jae), a respected palace officer, whose life takes a sharp turn when he’s suddenly possessed by an Imoogi, a mythical serpent on a mission to ascend to heaven. His strange behavior sparks rumors, panic, and a collision with the past.
Kim Ji-yeon, known as WJSN’s Bona, portrays Yeo-ri, a gifted shaman who wants nothing to do with her powers. Instead, she hides behind a quiet life crafting glasses. But when a creature tied to her fate overtakes her first love, it pulls her back into a world of spirits and vengeful ghosts. As Yoon Gab, Yeo-ri, and a reformist king (Kim Ji-hun) unravel the mystery behind the ghostly uprising, they discover the palace’s darkest secrets.
Directed by Yoon Sung-sik (Mr. Queen, Bridal Mask) and written by Yoon Soo-jung (Sassy Go Go, The King’s Face), this genre-blending drama serves mystery, romance, and ghostly tension in equal parts.
HEAVENLY EVER AFTER – April 19
Heavenly Ever After is a soul-stirring fantasy romance series directed by Kim Suk-yoon, known for works such as The Light in Your Eyes, My Liberation Notes, and Law School.
This melancholic drama envisions an opportunity for renewed love beyond death. Kim Hye-ja (Lee Hae-sook), a woman who, after a lifetime of quiet strength and sacrifice, dies at 80 and reunites with her husband in heaven. But there’s a twist. He appears as the young man she once fell in love with, while she remains her older self. Go Nak-joon (Son Suk-ku), a heavenly mailman who has spent decades building a home in the afterlife for the love of his life. When she finally arrives, their reunion brings laughter, longing, and the gentle ache of time lost and found again.
This spring, allow Heavenly Ever After to envelop you in a warm, otherworldly embrace!
WEAK HERO CLASS 2 – April 25
After Weak Hero Class 1 found a wave of global popularity through its Netflix release, the courageous school action series is back — and fiercer than ever. In Weak Hero Class 2, Park Ji-hoon reprises his role as Yeon Si-eun, a top student still haunted by the violent loss of his closest friend.
Now at Eunjang High School, Si-eun tries to keep a low profile but quickly finds himself in the crosshairs of the Union, a powerful group of school gangs in the area. As he bonds with new classmates Park Hoo-min (Ryeo Un, Twinkling Watermelon), Seo Joon-tae (Choi Min-yeong, XO, Kitty), and Go Hyun-tak (Lee Min-jae, Crash Course in Romance), he must face off against new enemies like Geum Sung-je (Lee Jun-young, When Life Gives You Tangerines), Choi Hyo-man (Yu Su-bin, Start-Up and Crash Landing on You), and Na Baek-jin (Bae Na-ra).
The stakes are higher and the wounds are deeper in this sequel, as it’s shaping up to be one of April’s must-watch dramas!
PUMP UP THE HEALTHY LOVE – April 30
Pump Up the Healthy Love is a feel-good rom-com about sweat, self-worth, and new beginnings.
Do Hyun-joong (Lee Jun-young) is a former world-class bodybuilder who runs a struggling gym. Once a frail baby who beat the odds, he grew up believing in the power of strength, not just physical, but emotional. Now, he helps others rediscover that strength, one workout at a time.
Lee Mi-ran (Jung Eun-ji) is a relatable, down-on-her-luck office worker who joins the gym to fix her life. Burned out in love and career, she steps onto the mat with zero muscle but plenty of personal baggage. As she trains, she fights cravings, insecurities, and her fear of failing yet again.
At its core, this drama reminds us to take pride in our bodies. They have carried us through countless challenges. And even if we stumble, we can always start again tomorrow. By the end, you may feel compelled to give yourself a gentle pat and say, “You’ve been through a lot. And you’re doing just fine.” The characters prove that healing starts with simply showing up and that sometimes the biggest transformations begin with the smallest reps. Let their journey inspire you to move your body, heal your heart, and lift your spirits.
HOLY NIGHT: DEMON HUNTERS – April 30
Holy Night: Demon Hunters storms into spring with occult action, supernatural suspense, and a team that doesn’t back down from darkness.
Set in a city plagued by a rising cult of evil, the film follows the Holy Night team—Ba Woo (Ma Dong-seok), Sharon (Seohyun), and Kim Kun (David Lee)—as they hunt down demonic forces hiding in plain sight. With chaos spiraling beyond the reach of law enforcement, this trio becomes the last line of defense.
Ba Woo, born with formidable powers, leads the charge with brute strength and unwavering resolve. Sharon, a mysterious exorcist, tracks malevolent spirits with chilling precision. Alongside them is Kim Kun, documenting every encounter as if their eyes and ears were ready for whatever nightmare came next.
The teaser reveals the heart of their mission: Jung Won (Kyung Soo-jin) turns to the team for help after her younger sister Eun Seo (Jung Zi-so) becomes entangled in an unexplained string of horrors. Her search for answers draws the team deeper into the city’s shadows, where devil worshippers lurk and darkness spreads fast.
The trio’s synergy is electric, making every scene pulse with intensity. With bold visuals, high-stakes storytelling, and a cast ready to fight fire with holy fury, the film will leave viewers breathless. Evil may rise, but so will they.
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