Which one disillusioned you essentially the most?
Korean information outlet JoyNews24 has introduced the outcomes of its annual insider survey, gathering responses from 110 trade professionals, together with reporters, producers, and company officers. As part of this survey, contributors voted to decide on the worst Ok-Dramas of 2025. The next are the names picked by them, ranked:
Squid Sport 3
With 10 votes to its title, the Netflix Ok-Drama ranked third within the “Worst Ok-Drama” checklist this 12 months. Netflix reportedly invested about ₩100 billion KRW (about $69.0 million USD) in producing Squid Sport seasons 2 and three. Nonetheless, as compared, the execution felt disjointed to lots of the viewers. The varied controversies and an unsatisfactory ending muddied the excessive fame the sequence has garnered after its first season.
When the Stars Gossip
The tvN drama starring Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin obtained 15 votes, rating second on the checklist. The undertaking reportedly took 5 years of preparation and a funds of ₩50.0 billion KRW (about $34.5 million USD). It was the primary space-station-themed drama of Korea, drawing excessive anticipation earlier than its launch. Nonetheless, viewers and critics have been each disillusioned with the story and slammed it for its illogical plot and awkward CGI results. The sequence ended with a mere 2.6% ranking.
Twelve
Produced by and starring Ma Dong Seok, this Ok-Drama was voted the worst of 2025 by 28 contributors. The story, an Jap-style fantasy, was centered across the twelve zodiac deities and supplied a singular twist in comparison with standard superhero films. The sequence additionally marked Ma Deong Seok’s return to tv after 9 years, with a manufacturing funds exceeding ₩20.0 billion KRW (about $13.8 million USD). Different notable forged members, resembling Web optimization In Guk and Park Hyung Sik, drew further anticipation from audiences. Nonetheless, after premiering, the drama left viewers disillusioned with its weak plot setup, poor character constructing, and low-quality CGI. Having began with a nationwide ranking of 8.1%, the sequence plummeted to the two% vary by its finish.
Aside from these, Tempest ranked 4th on the checklist with seven votes, Crushology 101 positioned 5th with six votes, and Kick Kick Kick Kick ranked 6th with 5 votes. Netflix’s Gyeongseong Creature 2 and TV Chosun’s Confidence Queen have been additionally included within the high 10.
