Korean Drama Lineup For December 2025 - Price of Confession, Surely Tomorrow, Made In Korea, And More

Korean Drama Releases December 2025: December 2025 is a great month to settle in with some new Korean dramas. With a mix of suspense, romance, fantasy and heartfelt stories, there’s something for every mood. This month brings several exciting releases that fans have been waiting for from thrillers like ‘Villains’ to romance dramas like ‘Surely Tomorrow’. If you’re looking for your next watch, here’s a guide to the top K-dramas worth adding to your list this December 2025:

Top 7 Korean Dramas Releasing In December 2025

1. ‘The Price of Confession’

‘The Price of Confession’ OTT release date: December 5, 2025

‘The Price of Confession’ where to watch: Netflix

If you like dark and twisty thrillers, this one’s for you starring Jeon Do-yeon, Park Hae-soo, Kim Go-eun, and Jin Seon-kyu in the main roles. The story centres on a woman whose life falls apart after her husband is murdered. She’s suspected of the crime, but things get stranger when she meets a mysterious woman. “Accused of killing her husband, a woman is offered a way out by a mysterious stranger: in exchange for a confession in her place, she must commit murder”, states Netflix synopsis. What follows is a tense game of secrets, lies, and betrayal. The drama brings together big names of the entertainment industry and has been generating lots of buzz.

2. ‘Surely Tomorrow’

‘Surely Tomorrow’ OTT release date: December 6, 2025

‘Surely Tomorrow’ where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

A different mood with this one, it’s a romance story about second chances starring Park Seo-joon and Won Ji-an in the main roles. The plot follows a, “Former lovers Lee Gyeong-do and Seo Ji-woo break up twice in their twenties, then reunite when Gyeong-do reports an affair scandal and Ji-woo is the wife in that scandal, leading to a bittersweet romance”, according to IMDb. If you enjoy emotional stories about love, relationships, and the complexities of the past and present, this is a lovely and heartfelt watch. 

3. ‘Pro Bono’

‘Pro Bono’ release date: December 6, 2025

‘Pro Bono’ where to watch: Netflix 

For fans of legal dramas, ‘Pro Bono’ is a strong pick. It focuses on a former judge, once at the top of his career, who’s forced to become a public-interest lawyer. The shift from privilege to public service, and the moral dilemmas he faces, make for compelling drama. Great if you like stories about justice, truth, and what it means to do what’s right.

4. ‘Villains’

‘Villains’ OTT release date: December 18, 2025

‘Villains’ where to watch: HBO Max/ TVing

If you like intense thrillers and morally grey stories, ‘Villains’ is another December release to check out. According to the synopsis, it is described as a mystery-thriller involving characters with crime, secrets, and power struggles. You can expect tension, dark secrets and dramatic showdowns, ideal for a gripping weekend binge.

5. ‘I Dol I’

‘I Dol I’ release date: December 22, 2025

‘I Dol I’ where to watch:  Genie TV/ ENA

If you are someone who loves K-pop ‘I Dol I’ is a must watch for you. This romantic legal K-drama stars Kim Jae-young and Choi Soo-young. ‘I Dol I’ mixes mystery, romance, and a bit of comedy. The lead is a lawyer by day but secretly a K-Pop fan, until her idol becomes involved in a murder case. She then must juggle fandom, emotions, and justice for her favourite idol. A fun mix of suspense and unexpected twists, good for something lighter but still interesting.

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6. ‘Made In Korea’

‘Made In Korea’ OTT release date: December 24, 2025

‘Made In Korea’ where to watch: Disney+

Set in the turbulent 1970s, this political-action thriller offers a intense narrative featuring a stellar cast led by Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung. According to IMDb, the drama is about, “A man driven by ambition for wealth and power, and a prosecutor who gives up everything to stop him- a story unfolding in the whirlwind of a turbulent era.” It revolves around power, social tension, ambition and morality, with conflicting protagonists on opposite sides of a major political struggle. If you enjoy serious dramas with historical context, suspense and strong character conflicts, this one’s worth trying.

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7. ‘Cashero’

‘Cashero’ OTT release date: December 26, 2025

‘Cashero’ where to watch: Netflix

Fancy a dose of fantasy-action with a quirky twist? ‘Cashero’ centres on a civil servant who discovers he has superhuman strength, but here’s the catch: his powers depend on how much cash he’s carrying. Yes - cash. This superhero fantasy action drama stars Lee Jun-ho, Kim Hye-jun, Kim Byung-chul, and Kim Hyang-gi. The drama is about, “An ordinary man who inherits super strength discovers a greater evil out to steal his power. The one catch? Every use drains money from his wallet.”

From romance and legal drama to political thrillers, fantasy and mystery. December’s 2025 K-drama lineup has it all.

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Image credit: IMDb