Another golden era in K-drama history. It is just ¼ of the year, and we already got the super super hit K-dramas. And many more are coming. And guess what? Some familiar faces are showing up again and again, giving us amazing performances in drama after drama. Today, let’s take a look at the K-drama actors and actresses who are literally everywhere this year—owning every screen and stealing every scene!
1. Lee Jun-young
Lee Jun-young is the busiest actor this year, haha. Because he literally shows up in every single popular drama. Melo Movie, When Life Gives You Tangerines, Weak Hero Class 2, Pump Up the Healthy Love – in these dramas, we saw him in important roles, and Pump Up the Healthy Love is his main lead role drama. He’s also earning nicknames like “OTT Prince” and “OTT Civil Servant.”
2. Cha Woo-min
Cha Woo-min also gave us best best drama in 2025. In the beginning of the year, Cha Woo-min played the main villain role in the drama Study Group. And while this drama was going, he also showed a sweet little boy side in the drama Melo Movie. Lastly, Cha Woo-min also appeared in the drama Buried Heart.
3. Park Bo-young
Park Bo-young is also playing lead roles in most of the dramas this year. Like it is her era again. She appeared in the dramas Melo Movie, Light Shop, The Unwritten Seoul this year. Okay, Light Shop was released in December 2024, so we can consider it. Did you notice one thing? All those actors already appeared in Melo Movie. Yeah, Melo Movie had a great great cast. Haha what a co-incidents. And I also enjoyed this drama so much. Did you enjoy it? Let us know in the comments.
4. Kang Ha-neul
Kang Ha-neul will also appear in most of the dramas this year. Tastefully Yours, Squid Game Season 3, The Dreams – he is going to show up in these. Last year (2024), he also played an important role in Squid Game S2. This year he is also showing up in Season 3. Eagerly waiting for Squid Game Season 3.
5. Roh Jeong-eui
Roh Jeong-eui has had a prolific year in 2025. She’s had leading roles in the dramas The Witch, Crushology 101, and upcoming Pigpen, showcasing her versatility across genres.
6. Go Youn-jung
Our prettiest actress Go Youn-jung is really doing great main lead roles like in Moving, Sweet Home, Alchemy of Souls, Death’s Game. This year, this actress also appeared in Resident Playbook and upcoming Can This Love Be Translated. Resident Playbook got so much love from the audience. And yes, she is rocking with her character.
So there you have it—our favorite stars who are ruling K-dramaland in 2025! Whether they’re making us cry, laugh, or scream at the screen, one thing’s for sure: we can’t get enough of them. Who’s your favorite face of the year so far? And which drama are you most excited for next? Let us know in the comments wavies—let’s fangirl/fanboy together!
