After getting off to a thrilling start , Disney+’s blockbuster k-drama Tempest  (Korean title: 북극성, Polaris/North Star) consistently delivered heart-stopping action, mindbending plot twists, and a pleasantly surprising dose of romance throughout its 9-episode run. Boasting of an all-star cast, acclaimed production team, and stunning visual effects, the action-packed spy romance has become the streaming platform’s most successful k-drama of 2025. Here are our thoughts on why

"Tempest" is a 2025 Disney+ political thriller starring Jun Ji-hyun ("My Sassy Girl") and Gang Dong-won ("Temptation of Wolves").

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"Love Scout" consistently delivered week after week of some of the best k-drama episodes we’ve ever had the pleasure of viewing.

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My Sweet Mobster pushes the “opposites attract” trope to the hilt and delivers all the lovey-dovey vibes and cringe from start to finish.

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Park Min-young has another hit under her belt in Marry My Husband. Na In-woo, Song Ha-yoon, and Lee Yi-kyung round out the cast.

A cash-strapped couple embarks on a blackmailing scheme that may give their loveless marriage the excitement it needs.

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Matchmakers starring Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun hinted at being a light romantic comedy sageuk (historical drama) even from the start.