From The Hunter with a Scalpel to S Line: Five K-Dramas make their mark at the 2025 Cannes International Series Festival

The Cannes International Series Festival, which takes place from April 25 to April 30, 2025, has awarded five outstanding Korean dramas a distinguished spot. With the chosen titles showcasing a wide range of genres and creative storytelling, this outstanding accomplishment highlights the K-dramas' expanding global influence.

Now in its eighth year, the K-Drama Special Screening Festival keeps bringing attention to the changing cultural influence of South Korean television on a global scale.

S Line, a compelling fantasy thriller written and directed by Ahn Joo Young, is one of the most notable choices. The drama, which is based on the well-known webtoon of the same name, depicts a bizarre phenomenon where people's previous sexual relationships are revealed by red lines that appear above their heads. The world premiere of S Line, the only Korean drama selected for the festival's esteemed Feature Film Competition, will take place there. The fact that it hasn't found a domestic broadcaster yet only heightens the excitement for its premiere.

In addition to S Line, four other K-dramas have been selected for the non-competitive 'Rendezvous' section. These include This Intimate Traitor, a drama written by Han Ah Young and directed by Song Yeon Hwa; Children’s Ghost Story, written by Yoon Sun Hee and Park So Hee, and directed by Lim Kyung Taek; The Hunter with a Scalpel, a crime thriller written by Jo Han Young, Park Hyun Shin, Hong Yeon I, and Jin Se Hyeok, and directed by Lee Jung-hoon; and The Fairy’s Fasting Centre, written by Shin Kyeong I and directed by Jo Chang-geun.