An exciting list of new K-dramas is set to grace your TV screens in the final month of the year. Discover the most anticipated new Korean dramas for December 2024 below!
New Korean Dramas Premiering in December 2024
“Cinderella Game” (“신데렐라 게임”)
- Airs On: December 2
- Episodes: 100
- Cast: Choi Min, Han Groo, Kwon Do Hyung, Na Young Hee, Park Riwon
- Where to watch: KBS2, Viki
“Cinderella Game” follows the story of Koo Ha Na, a woman who discovers she is not her parents’ real daughter. Instead, they are the enemies of her birth parents. When she knows, she determines to take vengeance on her adoptive family. However, she learns her true purpose and experiences personal growth and healing.
“Light Shop” (“조명가게”)
- Airs On: December 4
- Episodes: 8
- Cast: Bae Sung Woo, Ju Ji Hoon, Kim Dae Myung, Kim Min Ha, Lee Jung Eun, Park Bo Young, Park Hyuk Kwon, Seolhyun, Shin Eun Soo, Um Tae Goo
- Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu
The Korean drama “Light Shop” revolves around an antique lamp shop, the mysterious man who owns the shop, and the stories of strangers who visit the shop. Although the shop is at the end of a very dark and quiet alley, its bright lights at night attract many strangers with their terrifying experiences and secrets.
“Sorry Not Sorry” (“오늘도 지송합니다”)
- Airs On: December 5
- Episodes: 12
- Cast: Choi Daniel, Gong Min Jung, Jang Hui Ryoung, Jun So Min, Kim Moo Joon
- Where to watch: KBS Joy, Kocowa
The rom-com drama “Sorry Not Sorry” follows a woman named Ji Song Yi whose engagement suddenly ends. She must take on several part-time jobs to pay off her newlywed house loan and make ends meet. Additionally, she has to deal with the challenges of living in a new city, including interactions with the local moms. To navigate these difficulties, she disguises herself as a married woman.
“Who Is She” (“수상한 그녀”)
- Airs On: December 18
- Episodes: 12
- Cast: Chae Won Bin, Jung Ji So, Jung Jinyoung, Kim Hae Sook
- Where to watch: KBS2, Viki
The musical romance Korean drama “Who Is She” is a remake of the 2014 hit movie “Miss Granny.” The drama follows the story of a woman in her 70s, Oh Mal Soon. One day, she suddenly experiences a strange transformation into her younger self, Oh Doo Ri, in her 20s. This peculiar event gives her a second chance to pursue her dreams.
“Check in Hanyang” (“체크인 한양”)
- Airs On: December 21
- Episodes: 16
- Cast: Bae In Hyuk, Jaechan, Jung Gun Joo, Kim Ji Eun
- Where to watch: Channel A, Wavve, Viki, Netflix
The new rom-com drama “Check in Hanyang” is a historical romance drama set in the Joseon Dynasty. The tales follow the friendships, growth, and love stories of a group of youth, Cheon Jun Hwa, Go Soo Ra, Hong Deok Soo, and Lee Eun Ho, who work as interns at Joseon’s largest inn.
“Namib” (“나미브”)
- Airs On: December 23
- Episodes: 12
- Cast: Go Hyun Jung, Lee Jin Woo, Ryeoun, Yoon Sang Hyun
- Where to watch: ENA, Genie TV, Viki
The slice-of-life drama “Namib” follows the story of former entertainment agency CEO Kang Soo Hyun and long-time trainee Yoo Jin Woo. After being dropped by their agency, they meet and work together to achieve their dreams and goals.
“Squid Game 2” (“오징어게임 시즌2”)
- Airs On: December 26
- Episodes: 7
- Cast: Gong Yoo, Im Si Wan, Jo Yu Ri, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Jung Jae, Lee Jin Uk, Park Gyu Young, Park Sung Hoon, T.O.P, Wi Ha Joon, Won Ji An, Yang Dong Geun, Ryeoun.
- Where to watch: Netflix
The story of “Squid Game 2” follows player 456, Seong Gi Hun, the first competition winner, who returns to the game.
In the second season, he is on a mission to uncover the shocking reality of the deadly competition. He also tries to save the other players by convincing them to leave the game. However, his intentions and efforts to help the other players may be futile due to the prize of 45.6 billion won (approximately $34.5 million).
That’s a wrap! So, which new Korean drama have you been waiting for this December? Please let us know in the comments below.
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