Streaming service Netflix unveiled its lineup of Korean movies scheduled for release in 2025 at a recent event during the Busan International Film Festival. The selection includes both movies from experienced directors and new talent.
One of the highlighted projects is Netflix’s first original Korean animated feature called “Lost in Starlight.” Directed by Han Ji-won, it will be her first full-length film. The movie explores a long-distance relationship through an astronaut voiced by Kim Tae-ri and a musician voiced by Hong Kyung.
Acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho, known for “Train to Busan” and the Netflix series “Hellbound,” is working on the thriller “Revelations.” Ryu Jun-yeol plays a pastor searching for his missing son alongside detective Shin Hyun-been. Yeon, who co-wrote the script with Choi Gyu-seok from “Hellbound,” notes the changing expectations of audiences. He stated audiences now decide how streaming films differ from those in theaters.
Other anticipated titles include disaster thriller “The Great Flood” from Kim Byung-woo starring Kim Da-mi and Park Hae-soo of “Squid Game.” Byun Sung-hyun directs the 1970s plane hijacking thriller “Good News” with Sul Kyung-gu and Hong Kyung. “Mantis” is an action spin-off of Byun’s “Kill Boksoon” directed by Lee Tae-sung with Im Si-wan. Psychological thriller “Wall to Wall” stars Kang Ha-neul under Kim Tae-joon’s direction. Romantic drama “Love Untangled” reunites “Homme Fatale” stars Shin Eun-soo and Gong Myoung, directed by Namkoong Sun.
Netflix Korea Director Kim Taewon emphasized ambitions to increase genre diversity and create enduring films. Several directors said streaming offers quick global fan feedback, a new experience, while adapting to different screens is technically challenging but worthwhile.
As Korean entertainment gains worldwide notice, Netflix’s investment shows commitment to both capitalizing and cultivating this growing market. With animation, thrillers, and romances, Netflix aims to engage varied tastes through high-quality Korean stories. Release dates in 2025 will be announced.
