This December 2025 offers an exceptional lineup of new K-dramas, featuring major stars and fresh stories perfect for year-end binge-watching. The month is packed with intense thrillers, emotional reunions, courtroom battles, and even a unique superhero story. From December 5 onward, viewers can enjoy premieres on major platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+, with more titles continuing into the final week of the month.
The Price of Confession: A Dark Bargain in Prison
A Netflix original, The Price of Confession is among the first major releases of the month, arriving on December 5. This psychological mystery thriller features an award-winning cast led by Jeon Do Yeon and Kim Go Eun.
The story focuses on An Yoon-soo (played by Jeon Do Yeon), an art teacher whose life is shattered when she becomes the prime suspect in her husband’s murder. While imprisoned, she meets a mysterious and dangerous woman nicknamed “the witch,” who has a startling offer. This woman proposes to confess to the murder in Yoon-soo’s place, but only if Yoon-soo agrees to kill someone else for her. This dark bargain sets off a complex story of secrets, lies, and twisted motives as investigators work to uncover the truth. The drama is directed by Lee Jung-hyo and will consist of 12 episodes.
Surely Tomorrow: Park Seo Joon’s Rom-Com Return
Premiering on December 6, Surely Tomorrow marks the return of Park Seo Joon to the romantic comedy genre. Also known as Waiting for Gyeong Do, the series will be available for international audiences on Amazon Prime Video and air domestically on JTBC.
The drama tells the story of former lovers Lee Gyeong-do (Park Seo Joon) and Seo Ji-woo (Won Ji An) who meet again years after their breakup. Gyeong-do now works as an entertainment journalist, while Ji-woo is trapped in a troubled marriage to a chaebol. Their paths cross unexpectedly when Gyeong-do is assigned to cover a major scandal involving Ji-woo’s husband. As they navigate this complicated situation, their unresolved feelings from the past resurface, creating a story about timing, regret, and the possibility of a second chance at love.
Pro Bono: From Judge to Public Interest Lawyer
Also premiering on December 6 is the legal comedy Pro Bono. The series stars Jung Kyung Ho as Kang David, a highly successful but materialistic judge.
Kang David’s life takes a drastic turn when a scandal forces him out of his prestigious position. He must start over as a public interest lawyer, defending clients who cannot afford legal help. Thrown into this unfamiliar world with a team dedicated to pro bono work, David begins to question the justice system he once believed in while confronting his own past mistakes and priorities. The series will be available for streaming on Netflix and TVING.
Made in Korea: A 1970s Political Thriller with Major Stars
Scheduled for release on December 24, Made in Korea is a big-budget period political drama. It brings together two of South Korea’s most prominent actors: Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung. This marks Hyun Bin’s first major drama role since the global phenomenon Crash Landing on You in 2019.
Set in the politically and economically turbulent 1970s, the drama follows a fierce clash between two powerful men. Hyun Bin plays Baek Ki-tae, a ruthless and ambitious man whose greed for power and wealth knows no limits. Standing in his way is prosecutor Jang Geon-young, portrayed by Jung Woo Sung, who is determined to stop Ki-tae’s dangerous rise at any cost. Their conflict creates a tense power struggle with consequences that reach across the nation. The series will stream on Disney+ and Hulu, with a second season already confirmed for 2026.
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Cashero: A Superhero Whose Strength Costs Cash
Rounding out the month on December 26 is the Netflix fantasy action series Cashero. This superhero story features a unique and relatable twist, starring Lee Junho in the lead role.
Lee Junho plays Kang Sang-woo, an ordinary public servant who discovers he has superhuman strength. The catch is that his power level is directly tied to the amount of physical cash he possesses, and using his abilities drains money from his wallet. This creates a constant struggle to maintain enough money to be an effective hero. Sang-woo eventually meets other individuals with unusual powers, including his practical girlfriend and a telekinetic woman whose abilities are fueled by calories. Together, they form a team to protect their normal lives and fight villains who want to misuse their powers.
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