As 2025 comes to a close, several highly anticipated Korean dramas are set to premiere in December. Here’s a look at the major titles, who’s starring, and what to expect.
The Price of Confession
- Genre: Mystery / Thriller
- Cast: Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Go-eun, Park Hae-soo, Jin Seon-kyu
- Release Date: December 5, 2025 on Netflix
- About: A gripping psychological thriller in which a woman becomes deeply entangled in a dark confession deal after her husband’s death.
2. Surely Tomorrow
Also known as Waiting for Gyeong-do
- Genre: Romantic Comedy
- Cast: Park Seo-joon, Won Ji-an
- Release Date: December 6, 2025 on JTBC
- About: This drama delves into the lives of ex-lovers whose paths cross again, blending romance with second chances.
3. Pro Bono
- Genre: Legal / Comedy
- Cast: Jung Kyung-ho, So Joo-yeon, Yoon Na-moo, Seo Hye-won, Kang Hyung-seok
- Release Date: December 6, 2025 on tvN
- About: The story follows a judge with a haughty personality who becomes a public interest lawyer, facing challenges and moral conflicts.
4. Love Me
- Genre: Family / Melodrama
- Cast: Seo Hyun-jin, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Si-woo, Yoon Se-ah
- Release Date: December 19, 2025 on JTBC
- About: This series explores the emotional growth of a complex family, showing how love and understanding evolve through life’s ups and downs.
5.
Cashero
- Genre: Superhero / Action
- Cast: Lee Jun-ho, Kim Hye-jun, Kim Byung-chul, Kim Hyang-gi
- Release Date: December 26, 2025 on Netflix
- About: A man acquires super strength that’s literally tied to his wallet. Each use of his power drains money — and a looming threat wants to steal his gift.
6. Made In Korea
Set in the 1970’s, Baek Gi Tae is an ambitious man, who thirsts for wealth and power. Jang Gun Yeong is a prosecutor with animalistic instinct and fearsome tenacity. Facing a major incident, Jang Gun Yeong throws his everything to stop Baek Gi Tae. The people around them include Lobbyist Choi Yu Ji, Investigator O Ye Jin, Bae Geum Ji and Chief Secretary Cheon Seok Jeong.
Release Date : Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026
Cast
- Hyun-Bin – Baek Ki-Tae
- Jung Woo-Sung – Jang Gun-Young
- Won Ji-An – Choi Yoo-Ji
- Seo Eun-Su – Oh Ye-Jin
- Cho Yeo-Jeong – Bae Geum-Ji
- Jung Sung-Il – Cheon Seok-Joong
- Woo Do-Hwan – Baek Ki-Tae’s younger brother
- Lily Franky
Why These December Dramas Matter
- Varied Genres: The December line-up spans thriller, legal comedy, family melodrama, and action — giving viewers something for nearly every mood.
- Strong Casts: With big names like Jeon Do-yeon and Park Seo-joon, these dramas are likely to draw considerable attention.
- Global Reach: Several are on Netflix, meaning international K-drama fans can easily stream them.
- End-of-Year Timing: A December release is strategic for binge-watching during the holiday period — and several of these shows seem built for impact.
Final Thoughts
December 2025 is packed with drama that feels both familiar and fresh. Whether you love secrets and suspense (The Price of Confession), heartfelt family stories (Love Me), or even superhero action (Cashero), there’s something to look forward to.
These are the most confirmed titles so far — but keep an eye out: more December dramas could still be revealed.
Can’t wait