After multiple delays, tvN’s much-anticipated drama lineup for 2025 has been officially announced, stirring excitement among viewers. Following the network’s global successes in 2024 with hits like The Queen of Tears and Lovely Runner (Seonjae), this year’s roster promises an eclectic mix of genres, star-studded casts, and compelling stories.
The highlight? Wise Resident Life, the spinoff of the beloved Hospital Playlist series, will finally premiere in April. Initially teased in early 2024, the show was postponed indefinitely following a real-life medical residents’ strike, leaving fans disappointed. Its return, confirmed as part of tvN’s 2025 lineup, has reignited interest.
Set at Jongno Yulje Hospital’s OBGYN department, the drama focuses on the professional and personal lives of its residents, featuring rising stars like Go Youn-jung, Shin Si-a, and Kang Yoo-seok. Directed by Lee Min-soo and written by Kim Song-hee, with creators Shin Won-ho and Lee Woo-jung also involved, the show promises the signature charm and heart of its predecessor.
In addition to Wise Resident Life, tvN’s lineup boasts a variety of highly anticipated dramas:
◆ My Dearest Nemesis (Black Salt Dragon) (February 17): A quirky romantic comedy starring Moon Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook about overcoming “cringe-worthy” pasts for love.
◆ The Potato Lab (March 1): A heartwarming rom-com set in a rural potato research lab, featuring Lee Sun-bin and Kang Tae-oh.
◆ Divorce Insurance (March): A unique office rom-com led by Lee Dong-wook and Lee Joo-bin, exploring an innovative insurance product for divorces.
◆ Extremely Sensible Alcoholic (May): Sooyoung and Gong Myung star in a charming romance about a woman giving up alcohol to rekindle her relationship with a teetotaler ex.
◆ Unknown Seoul (First Half): Park Bo-young and Park Jinyoung lead this touching drama about twin sisters finding love and purpose through a life-changing lie.
◆ The Tyrant’s Chef (Late 2025): A time-slip fantasy romance starring Im Yoona as a French chef navigating a medieval kingdom.
With such a diverse array of offerings, tvN is gearing up for another year of dominating K-drama conversations, from legal dramas like Pro Bono to romantic comedies and even fantasy thrillers.
Will Wise Resident Life match the success of Hospital Playlist and secure high viewership ratings? Fans are already counting down to its April premiere and the excitement-filled year of tvN dramas ahead.