The new Netflix K-drama The Price of Confession arrived on December 5, 2025, featuring an incredible cast that brings a dangerous story of murder and deception to life. This thriller follows two women whose lives become dangerously linked by a shocking deal made in prison. Here is a complete guide to the characters and the acclaimed South Korean actors playing them.
Main Cast and Characters
The series is led by four major stars, each playing a central role in the unfolding mystery.
Jeon Do-yeon plays Ahn Yoon-soo. Yoon-soo is an art teacher living a peaceful life until her husband is murdered and she is accused of the crime. With the public and the police convinced of her guilt, she is sent to prison. There, she is desperate to prove her innocence and return to her normal life. The character is portrayed as having secrets that complicate her case. Jeon Do-yeon is a celebrated actress known for films like Kill Boksoon and the Netflix series Crash Course in Romance.
Kim Go-eun plays Mo-eun. Mo-eun is a mysterious inmate in the same prison as Yoon-soo. Known among other prisoners as “the witch” for her ability to read people, she approaches Yoon-soo with a dangerous offer. She will confess to the murder of Yoon-soo’s husband, but only if Yoon-soo agrees to commit a murder for her in the future. Kim Go-eun is famous for her leading roles in popular series like Goblin and Little Women.
Park Hae-soo plays Baek Dong-hun. He is a prosecutor determined to find the truth behind the murder case. Respected by his colleagues, he digs into the secrets of both Yoon-soo and Mo-eun with unwavering focus. Park Hae-soo is internationally recognized for his role as Cho Sang-woo in the global hit Squid Game.
Jin Seon-kyu plays Jang Jung-gu. He is the lawyer fighting to prove Yoon-soo’s innocence. A former boxer, he uses his tenacious personality to pursue the truth in the case. Jin Seon-kyu is a familiar face in K-dramas, with notable roles in Vincenzo and the film Space Sweepers.
Supporting Cast and Their Roles
A strong group of supporting actors adds depth and intrigue to the main story.
- Choi Young-joon plays Jin Young-in, who is Mo-eun’s public defender.
- Nam Da-reum plays Se Hun, a character connected to the unfolding investigation.
- Kim Sun-young plays Walsun, an inmate within the prison.
- Lee Cho-hee plays Detective Ryu Ji-su.
- Lee Ha-yul plays Lee Ki-dae, Yoon-soo’s murdered husband.
- Kim Joong-don plays Detective Nam.
The Story and Production Details
The Price of Confession is a 12-episode mystery thriller series. The story begins with the murder of art teacher Ahn Yoon-soo’s husband. After she becomes the prime suspect and is imprisoned, her path crosses with the enigmatic Mo-eun. Their dangerous bargain sets off a chain of events that pulls in prosecutor Baek Dong-hun and lawyer Jang Jung-gu, all while hidden secrets come to light.
The series is directed by Lee Jung-hyo, who is known for directing the popular series Crash Landing on You. The screenwriter is Kwon Jong-kwan. The show was originally developed with different actors and a different director, but after creative differences and scheduling conflicts, the current team was formed. Production officially began in the summer of 2024.
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Release Information
All episodes of The Price of Confession will be available for streaming globally on Netflix starting December 5, 2025. The series is rated for mature audiences.
“Iโll confess I killed your husband. In return, when youโre freeโฆ youโll kill someone for me.” โ This chilling offer from Mo-eun to Yoon-sou captures the central bargain of the story.
The official trailer shows a distressed Yoon-soo calling emergency services next to her bleeding husband. Her subsequent unusual behavior during police questioning raises suspicion, leading to her imprisonment and the fateful meeting with Mo-eun.
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