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Which Korean celebrities will be discharged from the military in 2025? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

As we all know, South Korea’s military service is mandatory for every male citizen between the age group of 18 to 35 for 18 to 21 months, and it doesn’t spare the celebrities. Women can volunteer as well, but it is not required. We have often seen our favorite male celebs go Mia from the public front to serve their military services. From Gong Yoo to Hyun Bin, popular South Korean actors have also taken part in the military service.

Currently, many other celebs are also serving their military phase, and 2025 will see a bunch of people getting discharged after finishing their service. They are all set to return to their showbiz world soon. Before that happens, we have listed below the major names who are returning for K-pop and K-drama fans.

Monsta X’s Kihyun and Hyungwon

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K-dramas are often best known for their heartening and steamy romances filled with drama, conflict, and intertwined backstories for the leads. While K-dramas have captivated an international audience with a blend of various genres and impeccable casting and acting, thought-provoking K-dramas stand out by integrating social commentary with compelling storytelling. These deep K-dramas can leave audiences questioning societal norms and urge viewers to critically examine society's issues in real life.

Ranging from shows focused on mental health issues to crime and justice, highly-rated K-dramas with storylines and characters that push boundaries and challenge the norm can spark conversation and provide an enriching view of real life issues. Despite being deeply rooted in Korean culture, K-dramas with complex themes not only tackle issues prevalent in Korean society and social dynamics, but also touch upon universal issues that audiences worldwide can relate to.

Because This Is My First Life (2017) Two Struggling Adults...

K-dramas are often associated with genres such as romance and thriller, but a few series also implement storylines involving cooking. Whether it's used as a means to bring characters closer together or simply acts as the series' main setting, food, restaurants, and cooking are present in a few K-dramas. Series such as Mr. Queen and Itaewon Class use food as a way to push the story forward.

Over the years, Korean entertainment has widely increased in popularity, especially when it comes to K-pop and K-dramas. It is within these forms of entertainment that audiences are exposed to parts of Korean culture, including the food. One of the best outcomes of K-dramas centering around food, aside from the mouthwatering visuals, is the exposure and interest surrounding East Asian cuisine.

Business Proposal (2022) A Romance Tied To A Food Company

Business Proposal

Business Proposal is a South Korean romantic comedy series. It follows Shin Ha-ri,...

Love Next Door sees Jung So-min return to the genre that made her famous and gives the perfect opportunity for fans to revisit another of her best rom-com K-dramas. In Love Next Door, Jung So-min flexes her comedy muscles as Bae Seok-ryu, who suddenly returns to South Korea after unexpectedly quitting her job abroad. While Love Next Door's confirmation of a Bae Seok-ryu theory sees the series take a more dramatic route, it the same healing route that is beloved by another of her best K-dramas.

Jung So-min rose to fame in 2010 in the rom-com Playful Kiss, an adaptation of the manga series "Itazura na Kiss". Since then, Jung So-min has continued to thrive in rom-coms, with The Sound of Your Heart and My Father is Strange being some of the funniest K-dramas of her career. Her rom-com return in Love Next Door has been well-received, as Jung So-min's...

Business Proposal season 2 is the awaited next chapter in the Korean romantic comedy series. K-dramas are becoming as popular as many American television shows, with series like Business Proposal providing a light and warm counterbalance to some darker shows like Squid Game. Business Proposal premiered in February 2022 with 12 episodes and was made available on Netflix. Considered one of the best romantic K-dramas of all time, Business Proposal is a charming and sweet tale about unexpected love.

The series stars Kim Se-jeong as Shin Ha-ri, an employee at Go Food's Food Development Team 1. In the beginning of the show, Ha-ri agrees to replace her best friend, Jin Young-seo (Seol In-ah), on a blind date. When Ha-ri arrives, she realizes the blind date is with Kang Tae-moo (Ahn Hyo-seop), the CEO of Go Food and Ha-ri's boss, though he doesn't recognize her. A comic and romantic affair ensues with snafus, mistakes,...

No Gain No Love is a South Korean romantic comedy-drama series written by Kim Hye-young. The tvN series follows the story of Son Hae-yeong, an ambitious young woman trying to convince her neighborhood convenience store employee, Kim Ji Uk to marry her so that she doesn’t miss out on a promotion. No Gain No Love stars Shin Min-a (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha) and Kim Young-dae (Shooting Stars) in the lead roles with Han Ji-hyun, Lee Sang-yi, Jeon Hye-won, and Lee Yoo-jin starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the cute romance, hilarious comedy, and likable characters in No Gain No Love here are some similar South Korean shows you should check out next.

Marriage Contract Credit – Mbc TV

Marriage Contract is a South Korean romantic drama series written by Jung Yoo-kyung. The Mbc TV series follows the story of Kang Hye-soo, a single mother who agrees to marry a Chaebol...

K-drama romances range from sweet first love tales to deep stories of loss, offering timeless and captivating relationships. Some K-dramas focus on quiet, introspective love stories, allowing characters to develop affection and understanding at their own pace. Romances in K-dramas vary, with some emphasizing comedy over tragedy, but all deliver memorable love stories that stand out in the genre.

Romance is a staple feature of many K-dramas, but some shows take their romances to the next level. From sweet tales of first love to devastating stories of loss, the best K-drama romances are hard to forget. These different relationships feel timeless in their approach to something as complicated as love, giving each series an enticing new hook that makes them stand out in a genre full of similarities.

While not every K-drama features a romantic subplot, many include at least some form of romance. These stories are portrayed with sincerity,...

Love at first sight is a classic trope in K-dramas, often portrayed through slow-motion shots as the characters see each other for the first time. K-dramas excel at reinventing familiar tropes, giving them a fresh and exciting twist that keeps audiences engaged. The first meeting scenes in K-dramas not only capture the instant attraction between the characters but also set the tone for their relationship and conflicts.

Many scenes in K-dramas have depicted love at first sight. A popular trope within the romance genre, love at first sight in a K-drama often begins with a slow-motion shot of the characters seeing each other for the first time. Whether one or both of the leads fall in love, this trope is always a classic that almost always leads to entertaining results.

K-dramas are no strangers to tropes; from enemies-to-lovers to fake dating, romance K-dramas don't shy away from clichés. A lot...

The Fabulous is a 2022 Netflix series created by Jin-sun Im, Kim Ji-Hee and Kim Jeong-hyeon. Starring Choi Min-ho and Chae Soo-bin.

Fashionistas! This might be to your liking.

Premise

Four best friends chase their dreams in the competitive world of fashion while juggling demanding jobs, romantic dilemmas and wild nights on the town.

About the Series

High on fashion clichés, this lighthearted number is one big runway. A comedy series that will entertain some. Eight one hour long episodes that tell the story of a group of friends who try to make it in the world of haute couture. With ultra-sweet characterizations and high-pitched screaming as they bump into each other in complete and exclusive thrill of being “in”.

With good photography, foolproof costume designs, and references that are risk-free, it is a safe-to-watch series that will not shake nor stir the audience further.

Release Date

December 23rd, 2022

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