Okay, real talk, do you even sleep or are you just refreshing Netflix for new Korean releases like the rest of us?
Because SAME. And guess what? 2025 is stacked with fresh Korean movies that’ll make you laugh, cry, scream, and then question your life choices, all in the same sitting.
From big-budget thrillers to swoon-worthy romance and mind-bending sci-fi, this year’s lineup is insane. If you’re obsessed with the best latest Korean movies or just here for the plot (and by plot, I mean the actors), you’re in for a wild ride.
So Many Genres, So Little Time
Ever sit down to pick a movie and spend 45 minutes scrolling only to end up watching a K-drama clip on YouTube?
Yep, been there. But 2025 Korean movies are making it easier, whatever your mood, there’s a movie that gets you.
Feeling emo? Forbidden Fairytale will break your heart and tape it back together.
Need a laugh? Hitman 2 is all chaos and comedy with a side of flying kicks.
Want something freaky? Dark Nuns will have you sleeping with the lights on (no shame).
Crypto Man
Genre: Dark Comedy
Release Date: January 15, 2025
Plot: Follows a man who’s failed in business six times but keeps diving into crypto and risky startups. It’s chaotic, funny, and a little too relatable for anyone who’s been scammed by a “get-rich-quick” plan.
Dark Nuns
Genre: Supernatural Thriller
Release Date: January 24, 2025
Plot: Think exorcisms, haunted convents, and a chilling atmosphere. Starring Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been, this one’s going to make you pray and scream.
Revelations
Genre: Thriller / Supernatural
Release Date: March 21, 2025 (OTT)
Plot: Directed by Train to Busan’s Yeon Sang-ho, this supernatural thriller dives into prophecy, madness, and dark secrets. Streaming exclusively, perfect for a creepy night in.
Yadang: The Snitch
Genre: Political Thriller
Release Date: April 2025
Plot: A high-stakes game of betrayal within a corrupt political party. A whistleblower risks everything to reveal the truth.
Streaming: Expected on OTT
Bogotá: City of the Lost
Genre: Crime / Drama
Release Date: Febraury 24, 2025
Plot: Song Joong-ki plays a young man who moves to Colombia searching for a better life but ends up getting involved in the black market. Gritty, intense, and emotionally gripping.
Omniscient Reader
Genre: Fantasy / Action
Release Date: July 2025 (TBA)
Plot: Based on a wildly popular web novel, this fantasy epic stars Lee Min-ho and Ahn Hyo-seop. The story revolves around a guy who becomes the only person who knows how the world will end, because he read it in a novel.
Let’s Be Honest… You’re Already Planning a Watch Party
Same here. Korean movies in 2025 are not just entertainment, they’re a lifestyle, a personality trait, and possibly the reason I’ll be ghosting everyone for the rest of the year.
So tell me, which one’s going on your “watch-it-first-or-I’ll-die” list?
Tag your drama bestie, and start building that snack pile.
And hey, don’t forget to save this post because your 2025 is about to be FILLED with the best latest Korean movies and the best new Korean movies on Netflix.
Let’s binge like it’s our full-time job