Hot Picks for Korean Movies Coming to Netflix 2025 That Will Blow You Away
Korean cinema has been gaining popularity over the past decades due to its strong storytelling and quality narrative without
Korean cinema has been gaining popularity over the past decades due to its strong storytelling and quality narrative without any loopholes that make it a perfect fit for the story. Engaging themes and storylines have earned this industry a reputation that is truly commendable.
We have collected some most awaited Korean movies coming to Netflix 2025, which include original productions and spin-offs.
Revelations (release in Q1)
This Netflix original thriller comes from Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho, which takes a leap of faith with psychological themes. It was already released on the platform on March 21, 2025, and shows an emotional take on human belief systems.
Revelations begins with a pastor who believes that a missing girl in the area is the doing of a criminal who came to his church one day. On the other hand, a detective is assigned the same case of a missing girl who is fighting with her dead sister’s shadow that keeps haunting her.
The narratives of both sides are brilliantly displayed by the director, shedding light on how one’s own way of thinking changes the way we perceive things, and even affects our consequences.
Lost in Starlight (Q2)
The trailer just got released for this animated romantic story that is releasing on May 30 on Netflix. The director Han Ji-won crafted a vibrant world of affection that unfolds the story of an aspiring astronaut Naan-young and a hesitant musician Jay.
The film is set in 2050, and its official logline of the film states that an astronaut leaves Earth and leaves behind the distance between the two lovers, divided by the stars. Their long-distance relationship spans the cosmos as their hopes and dreams guide them, keeping their love alive for each other.
The visuals seem quite captivating and are close to the themes of modern times with an infusion of retro and cyberpunk styles. Our modern generation will be able to connect emotionally with this sentimental journey of desire and ambition, capturing the right essence of today’s youth.
Mantis (working title) (Q3)
A spin-off of Kill Boksoon (2023), currently titled Mantis, is in production stages, which is an action film that stars Yim Si-wan (seen in Unlocked and Misaeng: Incomplete Life). Other cast members are Park Gyu-young (Sweet Home) and Jo Woo-jin (Alienoid).
The film settings are the same as Kill Boksoon, as the same contract killer world will be seen again in the said film, as per Deadline. Kill Boksoon was more about the struggles of Gil Bok-soon for balancing her life between being a single mother and an assassin.
Mantis will focus on other contract killers, such as Jae-yi and Dok-go. Since the release date is not specified yet, the expected release is in the third quarter of this year, between July and September.
Wall to Wall (Q3)
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Also referred to as ‘84 Square Meters’, Wall to Wall is the story of a man, Woo-seong, who gives up his everything to buy a place of his own. Soon, he gets to know about some mysterious noises from the neighboring floors and fears that his financial ruin due to this might become his nightmare.
The film is directed and written by Kim Tae Joon. Three lead cast members are known to date: Kang Ha Neul (When the Camelia Blooms), Yeom Hye Ran (Mask Girl), and Seo Hyun Woo (Celebrity).
No specific release date is known for the film except that it is expected to hit Netflix in the third quarter of 2025.
Good News (Q4)
Directed by Byun Sung-hyun, this drama thriller highlights a suspicious operation conducted by a group. The film is set in 1970, in which the same group is adamant to land the hijacked plane at any cost.
The director gained recognition from his film The Merciless (2017), which showed complex relationships and their nuances. Sung-hyun has earned Best Director Awards at the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Grand Bell Awards for his film Kingmaker (2022). He is one of those directors who can create magic in a variety of genres, hence, expectations are high for this one.
No specific release date is announced for Good News, but it is anticipated to release on Netflix in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The Great Flood (Q4)
Disaster thrillers have their own fan base, and we are definitely in for this one! The Great Flood is an upcoming South Korean Netflix original scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2025. It means it might be here between October and December this year.
The plot centers on An Na and Hee Jo fighting for their lives after a massive flood recently struck Earth. An Na is an AI development researcher, and Hee Jo is a part of the human resource security team.
Their apartments are sinking into deep water, and Hee Jo, using his expertise, tries to save An Na. Why is Hee Jo attempting to save An Na, and how is he related to her? For that, we need to wait for the trailer and release date disclosure.
Who are the top actors starring in Korean movies coming to Netflix 2025?
Some of the notable actors appearing in upcoming Netflix Korean movies are:
- Yim Si-wan (Mantis)
- Ryu Joon-yeol (Revelations)
- Shin Hyun-bin (Revelations)
- Kang Haneul (Wall to Wall)
- Sol Kyung-gu (Good News)
- Kim Da-mi (The Great Flood)
Which ones of these are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below.
