‘Office Workers 2’ → ‘University Wars 3’ Coupang Play, 2025 Second Half Content Lineup

TV Jun 26, 2025

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Coupang Play has unveiled a unique content lineup that will capture the eyes and ears of viewers in the second half of 2025.It heralds an even more immersive viewing experience with differentiated content that crosses genres, from original series, domestic exclusives, premium sports broadcasts, and live events.

The trusted and watched Couple Original… Returns to Season 1 with even more power
The return of the realistic and relatable office comedy Season 2, the expanded brain survival show Season 3 with a focus on medicine vs engineering, and Season 2 with a powerful lineup and the challenge of retired soccer players in the K3 League - Coupang Play’s original works will return in the second half of this year with an even stronger seasonal format.

Here, ‘UDT : Our Neighborhood Task Force’, which is considered one of the most anticipated dramas of the year, is gathering much attention with just the confirmation of production and casting, and is heralding a pleasant action comedy with trustworthy actors such as Yoon Kye-sang, Jin Seon-kyu, Kim Ji-hyun, Go Kyu-pil, and Lee Jung-ha.In addition, ‘Boys’ Generation ‘, which caused the so-called’ Sosi Syndrome ‘in 2023, has officially confirmed the production of Season 2, and is raising fans’ expectations even higher with an expanded story set at a seaside fisheries high school following an agricultural high school.’Boys’ Generation ‘Season 2 will begin filming in the first half of 2026.

From HBO and Max new releases to the latest domestic releases… The ultimate immersive content lineup is waiting to be launched on Coupang Play
The new original content from the world’s best drama powerhouses HBO and Max will also be available for the first time in Korea exclusively through Coupang Play.Season 2 of the hit series ‘Peacemaker’ starring John Cena deeply illuminates the inner self of Peacemaker, who is conflicted between past wounds and new goals, and presents a more evolved character drama.’It: Welcome to Derry’, based on the novel by Stephen King, is a prequel series that immerses viewers into the past, present, and future of the town of Derry, focusing on the origins of the horror that occurred there.

Meanwhile, domestic TV dramas that are expected to be released in the latter half of this year are also about to be released exclusively on Coupang Play.’My Youth’ starring Song Joong-ki and Chun Woo-hee is a sentimental romance that depicts the process in which a man and a woman who keep memories of their first love face the emotions and wounds they have forgotten, and is considered one of the most anticipated dramas of the second half of the year.’Confidence Man KR’ starring Park Min-young, Park Hee-soon, and Joo Jong-hyuk is a strategy drama about three con artists with different stories forming a team to fight against a huge evil, and is expected to provide viewers with a refreshing catharsis.

From matches between the world’s best clubs to Super IP and Infinite Challenge Marathon…Coupang Play is fully responsible for unrivaled interactive entertainment and sports broadcasting.
Coupang Play is further solidifying the ‘Sports = Coupang Play’ formula with its exclusive broadcast content.In the second half of this year, the Premier League(PL)and the US professional basketball league(NBA)will join in earnest, unfolding sports broadcasts on an overwhelming scale.Starting from July 7(Monday), all matches of the ‘2025 East Asian Cup’ will be broadcast live, and big matches such as the Korea-Japan match will also be transmitted in real time.In addition, you can enjoy the best matches around the world without limit, including the ‘PL Summer Series’ and global club pre-matches with ‘Sports Pass’.

Lively immersive entertainment is also set to launch in the second half of the year.In the summer, the ‘2025 Coupang Play Series’ will return to make fans ‘hearts race, and the’ Champion Match ‘will take place between Premier League powerhouse Newcastle United and Son Heung-min’s Tottenham Hotspur.In addition, ‘Infinite Challenge Run with Coupang Play’ has confirmed its location in Busan, heralding another special festival with fans following Seoul.

Meanwhile, Coupang Play has significantly expanded content accessibility by introducing an ad-based free general membership system since June 15th(Sunday).Any general member can enjoy all of Coupang Play’s original content, as well as domestic and international TV series, the latest movies, family and kids content, and real-time news, all completely free of charge.

Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@donga

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