7 K-Drama Stars Of 2025 Who Became Household Names In India

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in 2025 were served us some praiseworthy performances, engaging stories and sizzling chemistry between the lead pair. While many actors emerged as breakout names, many others reacquired the top spots. From Lee Min-Ho, Ji Chan-Wook to Park Seon-Joon's onscreen returns to names like Lee Chae-Min, Go Youn-Jung and Kim Yoo-Jung finding new fame, the year was surely a memorable one in terms of Korean content across the OTT. Before we put curtains down on 2025, here's looking back at 7 Korean stars who became household names, especially in India.

IU and Park Bo-Gum - When Life Gives You Tangerines

The first and second positions can be given to one the leads of the year's biggest hits, When Life Gives You Tangerines: IU and Park Bo-Gum. Acording to director Kim Won-Suk the show is a "tribute to past generations of our fathers and mothers, and it’s also an anthem of encouragement for the daughters and sons who will now navigate the world ahead."Plot: The show is about a lifetime love and companionship between a spirited girl and a steadfast boy from the Jeju island where their bond blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs, proving love endures across time. IU and Park Bo-Gum infused life into their lead characters, soon emerging as two of the most recognisable faces in the K-land in India.Where To Watch: Netflix

Im YoonA and Lee Chae-Min - Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

Another show that made both its lead actors, big stars was Bon Appétit, Your Majesty who are placed at third and fourth places. While it brought back Girl's Generation's idol-turned actress Im YoonA last seen in King The Land, it was a breakout show for new star Lee Chae-Min who has been finding his ground for sometime now. The show's success along with their sizzling chemistry ensured they rose to the list of names that acquired new fans in India.Plot: French chef Yeon Ji Yeong wins a top competition but mysteriously lands in Joseon Dynasty, where she must cook fusion royal cuisine for a tyrannical king with an extremely sensitive palate.Where To Watch: Netflix

Lee Jun-Ho - Typhoon Family

The 2PM idol-turned-actor's performance in Typhoon Family received a lot of love. Junho proved how he has improved as an actor immensely, and walked away with major claim with his wonderful portrayal. He perfectly balanced humour, pain, heartbreak and happiness in this show.Plot: Amid the 1997 financial crisis, a carefree son inherits his father's struggling business — growing from wild youth to rookie boss as he learns adulthood.Where To Watch: Netflix

Lee Jung-Jae - Squid Game 3

Even though the last season of the Netflix blockbuster became a lackluster show due to its disappointing finale, it brought back its lead actor Lee Jung-Jae as Seong Gi-Hun aka Player 456.Plot: Gi-hun makes a final sacrifice to bring a final end to the brutal games. Amid unexpected deaths, and a lookout for humanity, the games have now gone international.Where To Watch: Netflix

Go Youn-Jung - Resident Playbook

Go Youn-Jung is slowly climbing the ladder and 2025 gave her a lot of stardom. The actress known for Alchemy of Souls and Sweet Home, grabbed eyeballs in Hospital Playlist spin-off medical drama, Resident Playbook.Plot: Set at the Jongno branch of Yulje Medical Center, the series follows the hospital lives and turbulent friendships of young obstetrics and gynaecology residents in the department.Where To Watch: NetflixCheck out our other 2025 lists: 7 Worst K-Dramas Of 2025, Top 10 K-Dramas Of 2025 and Top 10 K-Drama Performers Of 2025 too.Which performance was your favourite? Let us know @TimesNow