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| All the K-Dramas Dropping in December 2025 (Photo: Disney/Genie/Netflix/jTBC/Instagram) |
The last stretch of 2025 has been wild for K-drama fans. The Manipulated and Dear X already had everyone glued to their screens, and honestly, the energy is not slowing down.
December is rolling in with a seriously heavyweight lineup featuring Lee Jun-ho, Kim Go-eun, Park Seo-joon, Hyun-bin, and more — plus storylines that range from political ambition spiralling out of control to a prison pact with life-altering consequences, all the way to a fantasy world where your superpower depends on your bank balance.
December 2025 KDrama Release Schedule: Full List
1. The Price of Confession (5 December, Netflix)
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Cast: Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Go-eun, Park Hae-soo, Jin Seon-kyu
Where to Watch: Netflix (all episodes at once)
Plot:
Yoon-soo’s quiet life collapses overnight when she’s accused of her husband’s murder. Stuck in prison and losing hope, she meets Mo-eun — a mysterious inmate feared by others, whispered about as a “witch”.
Mo-eun offers a deal that flips everything: she’ll confess to the crime if Yoon-soo agrees to commit a killing on her behalf. A dark, morally twisted thriller that drops all episodes in one go — prepare for a long night.
2. Pro Bono (6 December, tvN / TVING / Netflix)
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Cast: Jung Kyung-ho, So Joo-yeon, Yoon Na-moo, Seo Hye-won, Kang Hyung-seok
Where to Watch: tvN, TVING, Netflix
Airs: Sat–Sun, 9:10 pm KST
Plot:
Judge Kang David is the golden boy of the legal world — beloved, respected, and seemingly destined for a Supreme Court seat.
But one unexpected incident sends his career into freefall, pushing him into the pro bono team where he must rebuild from the ground up as a public litigation lawyer.
Expect snappy courtroom tension, office politics, and a redemption arc with bite.
3. Surely Tomorrow (6 December, JTBC / Prime Video)
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Cast: Park Seo-joon, Won Ji-an
Airs: Sat–Sun, 10:40 pm KST
Plot:
Kyeong-do and Ji-woo have tried (and failed) at love twice already. Now fate throws them back together when Kyeong-do, working as a reporter, covers a scandal involving a man whose wife turns out to be Ji-woo.
A third-chance romance with emotional stakes — perfect for viewers who love slow-burn reunions.
4. Villains (18 December, TVING)
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Cast: You Ji-tae, Kwak Do-won, Lee Bum-soo, Lee Min-jung
Airs: Thursdays
Plot:
This thriller follows the chaos surrounding the “Supernote”, a counterfeit bill so flawless it threatens national security.
Three lives collide: a con man known only as J, an NIS leader determined to bring him down, and a brilliant counterfeit artist chasing revenge. Sharp, gritty, and built for fans who love crime dramas with layered anti-heroes.
5. Love Me (19 December, JTBC)
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Cast: Kim Da-hyun, Seo Hyun-jin, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Si-woo, Yoon Se-ah
Airs: Fri–Sat
Plot:
Seo Jun-gyeong is a single OB-GYN with a polished career but a lonely personal life shaped by a tragedy she keeps close to her chest.
When she meets a man who seems to genuinely understand her solitude, her routine begins to shift.
A heartfelt, emotional drama centred on healing and quiet companionship.
6. I Dol I (22 December, Genie TV / Netflix)
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Cast: Kim Jae-young, Choi Soo-young, Choi Hee-jin
Airs: Mon–Tue, 10 pm KST
Plot:
Se-na is a highly successful lawyer known for taking on sensational cases. When her favourite idol, Ra-ik, gets wrapped up in a shocking murder accusation, she decides to represent him — despite secretly being his fan.
A legal-idol drama mash-up with plenty of tension and backstage intrigue.
7. Made in Korea (24 December, Hulu / Disney+)
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Cast: Hyun-bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Do-hwan, Cho Yeo-jeong, Seo Eun-soo, Won Ji-an, Jung Sung-il
Plot:
Set in the 1970s, this political-crime saga pits Baek Ki-tae — a high-ranking intelligence officer living a double life as a smuggler — against Jang Geon-young, an upright prosecutor determined to expose corruption from the inside out.
A heavyweight period drama backed by a blockbuster cast, packed with tension, power struggles, and sharp character work.
8. Cashero (26 December, Netflix)
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Cast: Lee Jun-ho, Kim Hye-jun, Kim Byung-cheol, Kim Hyang-gi, Kang Han-na
Where to Watch: Netflix
Plot:
Kim Sang-woong is your regular government worker with one extraordinary twist — his strength is controlled by how much cash he has.
The more he carries, the stronger he becomes. Along the way, he meets a woman whose telekinesis depends on her calorie intake and a lawyer whose abilities activate only when he drinks.
A quirky, fast-paced fantasy with a hilarious but clever take on modern “power”.
Which December 2025 K-drama Will Be The Hit of the Year?
December is stacked with big names, huge concepts, and everything from political thrillers to fantasy comedies. Whether you’re eyeing the dark tension of The Price of Confession, the nostalgic grit of Made in Korea, or the quirky chaos of Cashero, there’s definitely something primed to dominate everyone’s watchlist.
Which one are you most excited about? And which do you think has the potential to become 2025’s final breakout hit? Share your picks below!