9 New K-Dramas Premiering in December 2025

December 2025 is stacking up to be a stellar month for K-drama fans, with a killer lineup blending high-stakes thrillers, heartfelt romances, superhero antics, and historical intrigue. From Netflix's edge-of-your-seat mysteries to Disney+'s political power plays, there's something for every binge mood. Whether you're craving courtroom drama or flood-level disaster flicks, these eight titles promise to keep you glued to your screen through the holidays.

Here's a detailed guide to 9 new K-dramas premiering this December, complete with cast, release dates, networks, streaming platforms, and key details.

1 The Price of Confession – December 5

• Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Crime

• Synopsis: An art teacher's perfect life shatters when her husband is murdered, leading her to strike a devilish deal with a cunning inmate who can read minds, all while a relentless prosecutor uncovers layers of lies.

• Cast: Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Go-eun, Park Hae-soo

• Network: Netflix

• Streaming Platform: Netflix

• Air Time: Fridays, 12 episodes

The Price of Confession Trailer

The Price of Confession Poster

Credit: Netflix

2 Pro Bono – December 6

• Genre: Legal Drama, Comedy, Human Drama

• Synopsis: A scandal-plagued judge trades his glamorous life for gritty pro bono cases at an underdog law firm, rediscovering justice and humanity along the way.

• Cast: Jung Kyung-ho, So Ju-yeon

• Network: tvN

• Streaming Platform: Netflix

• Air Time: Saturdays & Sundays, 12 episodes

Pro Bono Official Trailer

Pro Bono Official Poster

Credit: tvN

3 Surely Tomorrow (December 6)

• Genre: Melodrama, Romance, Second-Chance Love

• Synopsis: A jaded journalist reunites with his ex-lover amid a massive corporate scandal she's caught in, forcing them to relive their passionate past and question if love can survive bad timing.

• Cast: Park Seo-joon, Won Ji-an

• Network: JTBC

• Streaming Platform: Prime Video

• Air Time: Saturdays & Sundays, 12 episodes

Surely Tomorrow Trailer

4 Villains (December 18)

• Genre: Crime Thriller, Heist, Action

• Synopsis: Ruthless criminals and master forgers clash in a deadly underworld war over perfect counterfeit bills while being hunted by the NIS.

• Cast: Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Min-jeong

• Network: TVING

• Streaming Platform: HBO Max

• Air Time: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8 episodes

Villains Official Trailer

Villains Official Poster

Credit: TVING

5 Love Me (December 19)

• Genre: Family Melodrama, Healing, Romance

• Synopsis: A lonely doctor haunted by a family tragedy slowly rebuilds broken bonds with her estranged father and brother after meeting someone who truly sees her pain.

• Cast: Seo Hyun-jin, Chang Ryul, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Si-woo

• Network: JTBC

• Streaming Platform: VIU

• Air Time: Fridays, 12 episodes

Love Me Official Trailer

6 The Great Flood (December 19)

• Genre: Sci-Fi Disaster, Survival Thriller

• Synopsis: In a world-ending flood, an AI researcher and a mysterious operative fight to survive inside a sinking skyscraper—and protect humanity's last hope.

• Cast: Kim Da-mi, Park Hae-soo

• Network: Film | Netflix

• Streaming Platform: Netflix

• Air Time: One-time release, 106 minutes

The Great Flood Trailer

The Great Flood Official Poster

Credit: Netflix

7 Idol I (December 22)

• Genre: Romantic Comedy, Legal Mystery, Idol Drama

• Synopsis: A notorious “villain lawyer” who’s secretly a die-hard K-pop fangirl defends her ultimate bias from a murder charge, exposing dark industry secrets along the way.

• Cast: Choi Soo-young, Kim Jae-young

• Network: ENA

• Streaming Platform: VIU

• Air Time: Mondays & Tuesdays, 12 episodes

Idol I Official Poster

Credit: ENA

8 Made in Korea (December 24)

• Genre: Political Thriller, Historical Drama, Crime

• Synopsis: In the turbulent 1970s, a ruthless KCIA agent builds a corrupt empire, clashing with a determined prosecutor in a brutal battle for power.

• Cast: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Do-hwan

• Network: Disney+

• Streaming Platform: Disney+

• Air Time: Wednesdays, 6 episodes

Made in Korea Official Trailer

Made in Korea Official Poster

Credit: Disney+

9 Cashero (December 26)

• Genre: Superhero Action, Comedy, Fantasy

• Synopsis: An ordinary civil servant gains super strength proportional to the cash in his wallet—but every heroic deed literally burns his money, leaving him broke yet determined to save the day.

• Cast: Lee Jun-ho, Kim Hye-jun, Kim Byung-chul, Kim Hyang-gi

• Network: Netflix

• Streaming Platform: Netflix

• Air Time: All-at-once release, 8 episodes

Cashero Official Trailer

Cashero Official Poster

Credit: Netflix

December 2025 truly has it all: nail-biting thrillers that’ll keep you up all night, tear-jerking romances that hit right in the feels, laugh-out-loud comedies, and even a full-blown superhero spectacle with a hilariously broke twist. With A-list stars like Jeon Do-yeon, Hyun Bin, Park Seo-joon, and Lee Jun-ho leading the charge, the acting alone is worth the subscription fees.

Whether you’re cozying up for the holidays or just need an excuse to avoid family small talk, these nine titles will carry you straight into 2026 on a high note. Clear your schedule, stock up on snacks, and get ready—K-drama winter has never looked this good!

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