From ‘Squid Game’ S3 To ‘Call Me Bae’ S2

From the long-awaited third and final season of the hit Netflix series Squid game series to complement thought-provoking spin-offs such as Taiwanese shows The world is between us And Indonesia Santri Pelihan PundaHere are the upcoming shows from Asia you should look forward to in 2025. Add your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below.

'Squid season 3 game (Netflix)
Korea

Even before the second season of the hit series premiered on Netflix on December 26, the streamer announced that the third and final season of the Korean series is already in the works and will be released in 2025. The second season of the drama will feature Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae). , who was the 456th player in the first season, searches for the people behind the brutal survival game, three years after winning the 45.6 billion yen bounty prize. Who knows what season three might entail. Although reviews have been mixed, running again very soon is an exciting prospect.

'Alice in Borderland Season 3 (Netflix)
Japan

Another Netflix series about a winner-takes-all game, Alice in Borderland It will return for another season in 2025. The Japanese series follows the story of Arisu (played by Kento Yamazaki) after he is transported to a parallel world where he must play and win matches to survive, where he meets Usagi (played by Tao Tsuchiya). ) all the way. The series is based on the original Haro Aso manga, and highlights how the medium remains a major driver of television and film adaptations outside of Japan.

'Santri Pelihan Bunda Season 2 (video)
Indonesia

The first season of the romantic drama Santri Pelihan Punda It became Vidio's top-performing title of 2024, starring Nora Ayew and Fadi Al-Aidarous as an arranged couple. Based on a Wattpad story by Salsyabila Falensia Agustian that has had 54 million reads, Santri Pelihan Punda The film captivated audiences with its nuanced depiction of the crossroads between conservative and progressive viewpoints, and between the views of Indonesia's younger and older generations. The platform announced that the series will return with a second season in 2025.

'Made in Korea' (Disney+)
Korea

Featuring two of Korea's top stars, Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung, this upcoming crime thriller from Disney+ Made in Korea It is set in the turbulent 1970s. The series revolves around Kitae (played by Hyun Bin), a man obsessed with the desire for wealth and power, and Geonyoung (played by Jung), a powerful prosecutor who stands in his way. The couple, constantly at odds, find themselves involved in an era-defining incident that will change their future forever. Hyun Bin has starred in top drama films such as The plane crashes on you and Secret missionwhile Jung made critically acclaimed films such as 12.12: Today and chase. Definitely the ingredients for another song written outside of Korea.

'Romantics Anonymous (Netflix)
Japan

Japanese remake of the 2010 Franco-Belgian rom-com Unknown feelingsThis Netflix series will star a mix of Japanese and Korean talent, including Shun Oguri (Godzilla vs. Kong), Han Hyo Joo (Moving), Yuri Nakamura (After the storm) and singer and actor Jin Akanishi. Sho Tsukikawa, also known for several romantic films, is attached to direct, while Young Film – the Korean producer is behind The Believer 2 The Call, twentieth century girl and My name is Luo Qian – She developed the project as her first Japanese series. It's one of Netflix's main priorities for exiting Japan in 2025.

“The World Between Us 2' (Public Television Service, Asia Play, Coco)
Taiwan

Nearly six years after the critical success of 2019 The world is between usthe second part of the hit Taiwanese series will premiere as a co-production between Taiwan Public Television Service (PTS), Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), AsiaPlay Taiwan Digital Entertainment and Koko Entertainment. The first season follows a mass shooting at a movie theater, telling the stories of the lives intertwined after the tragedy, including the killer's family, the victims, and the media. The second season will span two decades and involve two families, with Vic Zhou, Hsueh Shih-ling, Yang Kui-mei, Liu Tzu Quan, and Ryan Pei in the cast.

“Day Zero” (TBD)
Taiwan

This one will make headlines. The 18-minute teaser for the series attracted more than two million views after its launch on YouTube, sparking a wave of emotional response. The story begins with the Chinese People's Liberation Army landing in Taiwan after the presidential election, where a political power vacuum leaves Taiwanese society vulnerable. And you can see why it sparked reactions from both Taiwan and China. Partially funded by the Taiwanese government as part of the Ministry of Culture's “1+4-T Content” plan, it stars Japanese actor Issey Takahashi, Taiwanese Hong Kong veteran Chapman To, Lian Yu-han, Kaizer Chuang, and Kuo Ai-chen. In the series consisting of 10 episodes. No one has taken over the show yet, which might be expected given the political nature of the production.

'knock off' (Disney+)
Korea

Another series from Disney+ Korea, knock off It is set to star Kim Soo Hyun (It's okay to not be okay, Queen of tears(and goo boo ah)The story of the nine tails(pictured). In the black comedy, Kim plays Kim Sung Joon, a man who loses his job during the 1997 financial crisis and ends up becoming a pioneer in the world of counterfeit goods. It is among the latest Korean projects from the House of Mouse, which has released more than 10 titles in 2024.

“Call Me Bye” Season 2 (prime video)
India

Call me bye It was launched in September and immediately became Prime Video India's top title, prompting a quick revamp from Amazon's streaming device. The Hindi-language series stars Ananya Pandey, who plays a former spoiled girl from an elite family who becomes a street-smart reporter who mixes bankruptcy with breaking news. Credited with creating meaningful conversations about wealth and happiness, the conscious comedy from Dharmatic Entertainment has been watched in 85% of pin codes in India less than two weeks after its debut. It also ranked among the top 10 titles in 50 Prime Video territories, from the UK to New Zealand.