The Korean drama industry is already serving up an impressive list of must-watch shows in 2025.

K-dramas continue to evolve with their storytelling coupled with high production quality and star-studded casts. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the genre, this year’s lineup offers something for everyone. Here are 12 exciting Korean dramas you should add to your watchlist this year.

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1. Resident Playbook

A spinoff of the much-loved Hospital Playlist, Resident Playbook dives into the intense world of first-year OB-GYN residents at Yulje Medical Centre’s Jongno branch. Expect emotional highs and lows, ethical dilemmas, medical emergencies, and powerful friendship bonds as four young doctors navigate life and medicine during a national birth rate crisis.

2. Heavenly Ever After

This unique romantic fantasy explores love beyond life itself. Lee Hae-sook reunites with her husband Ko Nak-joon in the afterlife, but she retains her elderly appearance while he returns as his youthful self. Through dark humour, gentle emotion, and whimsical afterlife storytelling, this series promises a touching look at enduring love.

3. Tastefully Yours

A drama served with culinary flair, Tastefully Yours pairs an elite restaurateur, Han Beom-woo, with a soulful chef, Mo Yeon-joo. As they clash and collaborate in a countryside eatery, sparks fly and palates awaken. Expect mouthwatering food, familial rivalry, and a generous helping of heartwarming moments.

4. The Haunted Palace

A gripping fantasy period drama, The Haunted Palace brings ghosts, possession, and palace politics into one riveting tale. Palace official Yoon Gap, possessed by an ancient Imoogi spirit, crosses paths with shaman descendant Yeo Ri and reformist King Lee Sun as they work to stop the vengeful ghosts haunting the royal grounds.

5. When Life Gives You Tangerines

IU and Park Bo-gum headline this charming romantic drama about resilience, healing, and unexpected love. Set against the backdrop of Jeju Island’s tangerine farms, the story follows Ae Soon and Gwen Sik as they rediscover themselves and fall in love in the most unexpected ways.

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6. The Potato Lab

Science meets slapstick in The Potato Lab, a hilarious story about eccentric scientists researching the humble potato. Blending friendship, romance, and wild experiments, the drama features Kang Tae-oh, Lee Sun-bin, and Lee Hak-joo in roles that are equal parts quirky and heartwarming.

7. Melo Movie

Melo Movie brings together Park Bo-young, Choi Woo-shik, and Kim Jae-wook in a melancholic yet romantic drama about 30-somethings navigating dreams, grief, and love. Through interconnected stories, it paints a raw and touching portrait of modern life and emotional resilience.

8. My Dearest Nemesis

Based on a popular webtoon, this workplace rom-com follows Baek Su-jeong and Ban Ju-yeon, who discover they were rival gamers in their youth. Now co-workers, they’re caught in a hilarious game of office politics, unresolved tension, and possibly rekindled romance.

9. When the Stars Gossip

Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin star in this space station romantic comedy. He’s a secretive OB-GYN on a mysterious mission, and she’s an elite space scientist. With zero gravity, isolation, and comedic chemistry, When the Stars Gossip promises a love story that’s literally out of this world.

10. Study Group

Study Group is anything but ordinary. Hwang Min-hyun stars as Yun Ga Min, a high schooler who may look like a model student but hides serious fighting skills. When his study group faces danger, Yun takes a stand, leading to action-packed scenes and surprising character growth.

11. Motel California

This small-town romance follows Ji Kang-hee, who returns to her rural hometown and the motel she grew up in. With her first love Cheon Yeon-soo back in her life, she must confront past whispers and rediscover herself. Lee Se-young and Na In-woo lead this quietly emotional drama.

Yoruba traditional weddings are a captivating blend of deep-rooted customs, colourful attires and vibrant celebration.

They represent more than the union of two people, they are a coming together of families. Every detail in the ceremony holds cultural significance, from the family introductions to the colorful procession and, of course, the cherished Eru Iyawo (Bride’s List).

Before any ring is offered, a Yoruba groom must visit the bride’s family to seek their blessing to marry their daughter. This is not just a formality; it’s a show of intent, honour, and humility. Only after this blessing can he propose.

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Following the proposal, the next significant event is the family introduction. This is where both families, including extended members officially meet for the first time. The successful completion of this meeting sets the wedding planning into full gear.

Another key part of Yoruba traditional weddings is the Eru Iyawo — a list of engagement gifts given by the bride’s family to the groom and his people. This list, typically handed down by the eldest member of the bride’s family, contains items the groom must present on the wedding day.

Arguably, one of the most breathtaking moments in a Yoruba wedding is the bride’s entrance. When she is dressed in rich, often handwoven aso-oke fabric. Her attire typically consists of a fitted blouse (buba), a wrap skirt (iro), a wide head tie (gele), and a shoulder sash (ipele), all coordinated in dazzling colours and adorned with beads, gold jewelry, and sometimes coral accessories.

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It’s 2025, and Yoruba brides are redefining tradition. The classic iro and buba have evolved into stunning modern twists, and we’ve compiled 20 gorgeous styles to inspire every Yoruba bride this year.

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Nigeria offers a diverse mix of federal, state and private institutions that lead in STEM teaching, research and industry collaboration. From the country’s first university with decades of academic pedigree to specialised technology campuses and forward looking private schools, these universities combine rigorous curricula, modern facilities and partnerships with global firms.

Whether you plan to pursue engineering, computer science, biotechnology or applied mathematics, the eight universities below provide comprehensive programs, hands-on research opportunities and clear pathways into high impact careers.

• University of Ibadan (Ibadan)

  Nigeria’s inaugural university features research centres in nuclear physics, biotechnology and materials science. Its Faculty of Science maintains advanced labs for spectroscopy and chromatography while the Department of Computer Science runs high performance computing clusters and machine learning projects. Collaborative engineering programs with international partners offer dual degree options and exchange programs so students tackle real world challenges and publish peer reviewed work.

• University of Nigeria Nsukka (Nsukka)

  College of Engineering includes facilities for structural testing, robotics and power systems. Its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre guides student teams from concept to prototype through hackathons, incubators and pitch competitions. The Centre of Excellence in Nigerian Food Science and Technology bridges academia and industry by involving students in value addition projects for local crops and networking with manufacturers.

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• Obafemi Awolowo University (Ile Ife)

  OAU’s Faculty of Technology offers programs in aerospace, chemical and metallurgical engineering using wind tunnels and pilot scale reactors. The Department of Computer Science hosts cybersecurity exercises and AI ethics workshops funded by government and private grants. The environmental biotechnology centre applies microbial techniques to waste management and agricultural productivity, engaging students in field trials.

• Federal University of Technology Akure (Akure)

  FUTA specialises in applied science with schools in petroleum engineering, geophysics and agricultural technology. Its Nanotechnology Research Centre provides nanoscale imaging and fabrication tools. Partnerships with multinational firms secure industrial internships. The annual science fair showcases student innovations in renewable energy, smart irrigation and affordable diagnostic tools.

• University of Lagos (Lagos)

  Unilag’s Faculty of Science features clean room labs for semiconductor research. The Industry Academia Liaison Office places students in internships with fintech firms and telecom operators. The Department of Computer Science’s data science lab works on urban mobility analytics while the renewable energy research centre pilots solar microgrid installations in underserved areas.

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• Ahmadu Bello University (Zaria)

  ABU houses the Advanced Materials and Energy Research Institute where students develop solar cooling units and biofuel prototypes. The STEM Teacher Training Centre prepares graduates to improve science and math education nationwide. The civil and environmental engineering department partners with state agencies on water purification and flood control projects, giving hands-on experience in public infrastructure.

• Federal University of Technology Owerri (Owerri)

  FUTO offers courses in petrochemical engineering, geosciences and computer engineering. The Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies runs incubators, seed fund competitions and mentorship by alumni in international tech hubs. Research labs focus on IoT based agriculture, drone inspection of pipelines and polymer recycling, with students presenting findings at global conferences.

• Covenant University (Ota)

  Covenant provides labs for biotechnology, mechatronics and environmental engineering along with guaranteed internships at partner firms in pharmaceuticals and renewable energy. The Research, Innovation and Discovery Centre funds student startups in AI driven diagnostics and smart grid solutions. A low faculty to student ratio ensures close mentorship while entrepreneurship courses include pitch training and venture capital engagement.

By studying at one of these institutions, aspiring STEM professionals gain access to robust academic programs, industry grade facilities and a supportive environment that bridges theory with practice, positioning graduates to drive Nigeria’s next wave of scientific and technological breakthroughs.

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