On December 3, 2023, tvN unveiled an exciting preview of its 2025 programming lineup, featuring an array of dramas and variety shows in an official press announcement.
2025 Drama Lineup Overview
This esteemed network has curated a diverse selection of drama series that promises to captivate audiences. Here are some highlights:
- “When the Stars Gossip” – A star-studded drama featuring renowned actors Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin, and Oh Jung-se.
- “Seocho District” – A compelling legal drama showcasing the talents of Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young, set against the backdrop of a bustling law firm.
- “Typhoon Boss” – A period piece set in the era of the International Monetary Fund, starring Lee Jun-ho and Geum Sae-rok.
2025 Variety Show Highlights
The variety show lineup is equally impressive, featuring beloved returning series and innovative new concepts. Key features include:
- The return of popular formats like “Earth Arcade” , “Fresh off the Sea” , and “The Genius Business Paik” .
- Spin-off shows like “콩콩밥밥” (previously “GBRB: Reap What You Sow”) promising fresh perspectives.
- Chef Edward Lee’s culinary adventure across Korea alongside his daughter, highlighting the nation’s seasonal ingredients.
- A creative partnership between Yoo Jae-suk and Director Jung Cheol-min, known for their work on “Apartment 404” .
- A unique travel-themed variety show by esteemed Director Yang Jung-woo, celebrated for “The Dictionary of Useless Knowledge” .
Absent from the Lineup: “Someday, Wise Resident Life”
Notably, the series “Resident Playlist,” which was slated for a May 2024 debut, was noticeably absent from the new lineup.
This anticipated show, which intrigued fans with promotional images of Go Youn-jung in a doctor’s attire, has been postponed indefinitely. The delay is attributed to the repercussions of a nationwide medical resident strike that occurred earlier this year, causing its premiere to be pushed more than ten months back.
“Hospital Playlist” Spin-off Starring Go Youn-jung Might Never Be Aired Due To Korea’s Medical Crisis
Reactions to the show’s uncertain future have been mixed. In May, tvN stated that the schedule remains unresolved, leaving fans awaiting further updates.
Insight into “Wise Resident Life”
This series aims to portray the day-to-day realities and camaraderie between professors and medical residents at a university hospital. Helmed by renowned creators Shin Won-ho and Lee Woo-jung, with the writing expertise of Kim Song-hee and direction by Lee Min-soo, the show boasts a talented cast that includes Go Youn-jung, Shin Si-a, Kang Yoo-seok, Han Ye-ji, Jung Joon-won, and Lee Bong-ryun.
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