- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Tue, 06 May 2025 11:34 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kdramas Releasing On OTT This Week: Kdrama fans are in for a treat as May's first week of 2025 is kicking off with an exciting blend of romance, strategy, and suspense from new premieres and new episodes from already popular Korean shows. Whether viewers prefer college romance series or action survival competition shows, this week's Kdrama releases are going to keep the viewer's watchlist full.
May is shaping up to be a massive month for Korean entertainment, with new dramas being released on OTT platforms. Coincidentally, over the time window of May 5 to May 11, two of the most anticipated dramas are premiering with some never-seen-before cast combinations and storylines. In addition to the new dramas, ongoing series are returning to the lineup, hoping to bring dramatic endings, emotional reunions, and romantic developments that Kdrama fans have been waiting for.
Spring of Youth
Premiering on May 6th, on SBS and Viki, the Kdrama follows talented university students navigating love, jealousy, and growth as they bond while preparing for their pop band performances. This Korean show starring Park Ji Hu, Lee Seung Hyub, and Ha Yoo Joon, is full of teen romance.
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The Devil’s Plan: Death Room
Premiering on May 8 on tvN, Disney+, and Viki, The Devil’s Plan: Death Room returns for a thrilling second season. Featuring Chuu, Cho Kyu Hyun, and Kang Ji Young, Season 2 of this show promises heightened competitive drama.
The Devil's Plan: Death Room 🎲 The games begin May 6.
— Netflix (@netflix) April 22, 2025
(And yes that's Justin H. Min!!!) pic.twitter.com/KugfDLCKiL
The Divorce Insurance
The latest episodes 11 and 12 of this romantic Korean show dropped on Prime Video on May 5 and 6. Featuring the first kiss between the main characters, portrayed by Lee Dong Wook and Lee Joo Bin, the Kdrama stirred quite a storm among the fans. You cannot miss it!
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Pump Up The Healthy Love
Watch the new episodes of this Korean show on Wavve and Viki on May 7 and 8. In episodes 3 and 4, the first sparks are igniting between Jung Eun Ji and Lee Jun Young as exercise becomes a form of emotional therapy and personal bonding.
Crushology 101
New episodes will be streaming on Viki and TVING on May 9 and 10. In episodes 9 and 10, watch as Lee Chae Min and Roh Jeong Eui transition into boyfriend and girlfriend mode while Jo Joon Young struggles to hide his feelings.
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The Haunted Palace
Watch the latest episodes of this Korean drama on SBS and Viki on May 9 and 10 for extra thrills. Yook Sungjae, who was so nervous to meet Bona's dad, gets a crash course as he protects her from evil forces. Episodes 7 and 8 are going to be absolutely breathtaking with all the adventurous scenes.
Resident Playbook
Catch the latest episodes of the Resident Playbook Kdrama on Netflix on May 10 and 11. In episodes 9 and 10, will Jung Jun Won finally confess to Go Yoon Jung? OB-GYN residents are discovering what it means to be an intern in a hospital.
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One of my faves from S1, Ahn Chi Yong who's become a full fledge Prof wearing the shoes given to him by his mentor Chae Song Hwa. The detail that this universe goes into. Mind blown!#KimJunHan #HospitalPlaylist pic.twitter.com/H0oeydqqqF
— abs-oluteM (@triplem11543909) May 3, 2025
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