It should be noted that waiting for episodes to drop does detract from the enjoyment of the whole series. Hence, Can this love be translated, did have the advantage of being able to carry on its story in one go. Idoli would have done better released in one go also.
Includes those that started in December 2025 but will finish in 2026. Info will be added weekly from 12th Jan. Subtitled in English unless otherwise stated.
Look out for First Episode Comments. FEC
Anticipated Ratings.1- High Expectations 2-Eagerly awaited 3- Neutral 4-Not much known about it.
FEBRUARY RELEASES
Not looking too exciting at this point. But never dismiss a series till you watch its first episode!
HONOUR (2nd Feb) Netflix/ Viki (tbc)
Yun Ra Yeong, Kang Sin Jae and Hwang Hyeon Jin have been friends for about 20 years. They first met in their 20’s, when they were university students, and they now work together as lawyers at L&J Law Firm. The law firm specializes in defending female crime victims.
A secret from their younger days now threatens to shake their world apart.
OUR UNIVERSE (4th Feb) (Viki) Lots of material for a funny series.
From the first sight, Hyeon Jin and Tae Hyeong mistake each other for the worst, never expecting to meet again, let alone become in-laws. After a tragic accident leaves their nephew U Ju (meaning ‘Universe’ in Korean) orphaned, Hyeon Jin and Tae Hyeong are left with no choice but to care for him together. Thrown into unfamiliar roles as co-parents, these two different, imperfect adults struggle to navigate not only childcare but also life and love-while slowly beginning to orbit each other. Seon Tae Hyeong is a photographer who finds comfort in the things he can control-his space, his taste, his rules. But as his brother passed away, leaving behind his child, U Ju, Tae Hyeong ends up raising him with his sister-in-law. Just as their co-parenting starts to settle, he begins to fall for her… unexpectedly and irreversibly. Woo Hyeon Jin spent her whole life working hard for her sister, the one who always had her back. Then, in an instant, her sister was gone, leaving her with only one way to repay the love: raising U Ju. Forced to co-parent with the unreliable Tae Hyeong, he starts to look different. Still, despite her such feelings, there are too many reasons she can’t let her heart speak just yet!
BLOODY FLOWER (4th Feb) On the UK you can watch it on Kocowa – 14 day trial subscription for new users.
Interesting premise and only 8 episodes.
The story begins one day when a man is arrested by the police on charges of kidnapping two people with disabilities. During the investigation of the arrested suspect, it is revealed that he has murdered 223 innocent civilians in the name of not only kidnapping but also human body testing, and prosecutors arrest him. His name is Lee U Gyeom. A medical school dropout, he claims that he can cure all human diseases. He said that he has developed a technology that can completely cure not only simple diseases, but also various incurable diseases that current medical technology has not been able to solve, such as cancer. Unbelievable, the testimonies of patients who have already been treated by him are pouring in. He promises to unveil all this perfect medical technology for the benefit of mankind, however, on the premise that he will not be held responsible for the 223 human experiments he has conducted so far. He threatens to take his own life if he blames himself. When he dies, this medical technology that remains only in his head is lost. A lawyer who must save Lee U Gyeom for his daughter, who has a brain tumor. A prosecutor, Chae Yeon, who wants to put U Gyeom to death for legal punishment for the unjust deaths of 223 people. And the people who burn around them with their own stories, the artist asks questions. What do you think? Is Lee U Gyeom a rare killer, or is he the savior of mankind?
ART OF SARAH (Feb 13th – Netflix)
The story of Sarah Kim who wanted to embody luxury, even if it meant being fake, and Park Mu Gyeong, who traces after her desires. Sarah Kim is a mysterious character whose name is everywhere, yet she can’t be found anywhere. As the head of a high-end brand’s Asia branch, she suddenly becomes the victim in an unidentified murder case. Park Mu Gyeong is a sharp and persistent detective in the violent crimes unit. As Mu Gyeong delves deeper into the case, Sarah Kim’s mysterious identity — involving different names, ages, jobs, and backgrounds — is gradually unveiled. Who is the real Sarah Kim, and what secrets is she hiding?
IN YOUR RADIANT SEASON (Feb 20th) (Disney tbc- but many titles have disappeared without warning from Disney UK lately. Disney have not yet commented)
Sunwoo Chan is a bright and lively animator who works at an American animation studio. Despite his cheerful energy and positive facade, he’s a mysterious figure who hides a lot of secrets. Song Ha Ran, the eldest among three siblings and a renowned designer. Her natural artistic sense, creativity, and work ethic have earned her a solid reputation in the industry. While she gets along well with everyone, she secretly hopes to not form any special bonds with anyone.
Lee Sung Kyung/ Chae Jong Hyeop
PEARL IN RED (Feb 23rd) (unconfirmed streaming UK)
A meticulous and intense revenge chronicle in which two women who return under false identities uncover the truth and sins hidden in the Adel family.
Park Jin Hee Kim Myeong Hui | Kim Dan Hui Nam Sang JiBaek Jin Ju / Chloe Lee
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LOVE (Feb 28th) (VIKI – tbc)
Lee Ui Yeong is a successful woman who longs for love but struggles to find it in her everyday life. Turning to blind dates in hopes of romance, she unexpectedly finds herself torn between two very different men. Song Tae Seop, her first date, is gentle and dependable, openly certain about love and marriage from the start. His quiet devotion challenges Ui Yeong to confront her fears about commitment. Her second date, Sin Ji Su, enters her life under a false identity but wins her over with his sincerity and bold, carefree charm. Younger and impulsive, Ji Su disrupts Ui Yeong’s carefully set rules about love, awakening emotions she never expected. Caught between stability and passion, Ui Yeong must discover what love truly means — and decide whether she is ready to turn longing into something real and lasting.
Good ensemble cast and especially looking forward to seeing Park Sung Hoon in a romantic lead.
Made in Korea
(Drama/Thriller) Eps: 6 (Dubbed in English)
Cast: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-Sung, Won ji-an
A man driven by ambition for wealth and power and a prosecutor who gives up everything to stop him.
Premiered December, finishes Jan 14th. UK: Disney
Pro Bono
(Comedy/Drama) Eps: 12 (Recommended Viewing)
Cast: Jung Kyoung-Ho, So Ju-Yeon
Premiered December. UK: Netflix
Ambitious judge is demoted to a public interest lawyer.
Intelligent series with great comedic timing. Heart and a satisfying ending.
I Dol I
(Romantic / Mystery) Eps: 12 (Recommended Viewing)
Cast: Sooyoung Choi, Kim Jae-Young
Premiered in December, currently running. UK: Netflix
A star lawyer and devoted fan defends her idol after he is accused of murder.
Would have benefitted from dropping all episodes at the same time. Mysteries and thrillers don’t work so well when you have to wait for episodes and have to keep piecing together what is going on.
The Judge returns
(Thriller/Fantasy) Eps: 14
Cast: Ji Sung, Park He Soon, Won Jin Ah
Premiere: Jan 2nd / UK: Viki
Time travelling corrupt judge, (Ji Sung) travels back 10 years into his past. Given a second chance he seeks justice by fighting and punishing evil deeds.
FER Took a couple of episodes to build the judge character and get to the time jump where the show will either sink or swim. So far, its on the list to watch but it hasn’t grabbed yet.
To My beloved Thief / (AKA Dear Bandit)
Premiere Jan 3rd / Viki
(Fantasy/ Romance) Eps: 16
Cast: Nam Ji Hyun, Moon Sang Min, Hong Min Ki, Han So Eun
Soul switching. A female bandit and a prince switch souls.
Must watch show! Took us a while to get round to it, but 9 episodes in, can’t stop watching.
Spring Fever
(Romantic Comedy) Eps: 12 (Dubbed in English)
Cast: Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Joo Bin, Cha Seo Won, Cho Jun Young
Premiere: Jan 5th / UK: Prime
An emotionally cold high school teacher meets a passionate man who melts her heart.
Should you watch? Yes, unless bad language averse. Modern romantic comedy.
Episode 1 – Interesting leading man that scares everyone to death and is not your typical build. The heroine is cold owing to something in her past that caused her to be less outgoing.
Set up for some good scenes of comedy, however so far it is edging towards the melodramatic side. Episodes are an hour long and there seem too many secondary characters in the first episode. Quirky feel in music but language is 18 rated with several F words from heroine and other characters.
Towards the end of first episode, a good-looking nemesis, Cha Seo Won, arrives on screen and offers all sorts of new directions the story could take.
Lee Joo Bin is a multi talented actress, last seen in Queen of Tears. Ahn Bo Hyun conveys a menacing tough guy with a soft heart.
The cliff-hanger on episode one was enough to for me to watch episode 2. Released weekly so if you want to binge watch, you will need to wait a few weeks. Check out our best of 2025 and best of all time.
It begins to lose some of it’s comedy worth in episode 3 as Ahn Bo hyun becomes more normally and no longer has the ‘what will he do. next’ vibe.
Can this love be translated?
(Romantic Drama) Eps 12 (Dubbed in English)
Cast: Kim Seon Ho, Go Youn jung, Fukushi Sota
Premiere: Jan 16th / UK: Netflix Though with star power
Romance between a multilingual interpreter and a top star.
No Tail To Tell
(Romantic comedy) Eps 12
Cast: Kim Hye Yoon, Lomon
Premiere: Jan 16th / UK: Netflix
Fantasy romance about a quirky 9 tailed fox who does not want to be human until a wish gone wrong makes her so. An overly confident world-class soccer player complicates matters further.
FEC Good start to a long awaited series. Kim Hye Yoon’s mesmerising performance makes you want to see just where she is heading next. Def passes the first episode test but it has also set itself up for a few pitfalls. As to whether it avoids them only the next couple of episodes will tell.
Still seems to be showing events mainly in flashback, though this is easily forgotten.
Undercover Miss Hong
(Comedy) Eps:16
Cast: Park Shin-hye
Premiere Date: Jan 17th / Netflix
A 35 year old financial inspector is reassigned to pose as a 20 year old junior to investigate suspicious financial activity at a securities company.
Slow to get going with a lack of comedy, the lead actress does her best to bring a lack lustre script to life.
Positively Yours
(Romantic Comedy) Eps: 12
Cast: Choi Jin Hyuk, Oh Yeon Seo
Premiere Date: Jan 17th / Viki
A one night stand between two people causes them to change their mind about marriage.
Definitely one to keep an eye on, the first episode was intirigueing and the story works due to the lead’s chemistry.
I’ll Prescribe You Love
(Romantic Drama) Eps 50
Premiere Date: Jan 31st / Streaming to be announced.
Cast: Jin Se Yeon, Park Ki Woong
Focusses on two families with conflicts in the past and their reconcilliation.
