One of the highly anticipated releases is the monstrous sequel, Sweet Home 2, featuring Song Kang in a gripping role that is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Ji Chang-wook and Shin Sun-hye take the lead in the heartwarming healing romance drama titled Welcome To Samdal-ri, offering a perfect blend of emotion and charm. Additionally, Seo In-guk and Park So-dam star in the intense Death's Game, promising an adrenaline-fueled experience for fans. The excitement continues with the anticipation of Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee’s alluring chemistry in the highly awaited historical horror series, Gyeongseong Creature.
December 2023 is poised to be a month of cinematic diversity, presenting viewers with a wide array of choices to suit every taste. Without further ado, let's delve into the upcoming Korean dramas set to grace our screens and make the end of the year truly unforgettable. Get ready for a captivating journey through the realms of romance, suspense, and historical horror as we bid farewell to the year with these compelling narratives.
Sweet Home 2
Cast: Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, Lee Si-young, Go Min-si, Park Gyu-young, Jung Jin-young, Yoo Oh-sung, Oh Jung-se, Kim Moo-yeol
Sweet Home is a well-known series, adapted from a webtoon with the same title. It follows the story of Cha Hyun Su, a socially isolated high school student, who relocates to a new apartment just as monsters begin to appear and trap the residents inside. Season 2 will centre around the challenges faced by Cha Hyun Su and the other survivors as they strive to stay alive after escaping Green Home.
Premiere Date: December 1
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My Man is Cupid
Cast: Jang Dong-yoon, Nana
The story of My Man is Cupid revolves around Cheon Sang Hyeok, a fairy who accidentally shoots himself with a love arrow and ends up falling in love with Oh Baek Ryun. Having lost his wings 500 years ago, he becomes entangled with Oh Baek Ryun, who is searching for her missing soulmate, in his pursuit to regain them.
Premiere Date: December 1
Welcome to Samdal-ri
Cast: Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hye-sun, Kim Mi-kyung, Seo Hyun-chul, Shin Dong-mi, Kang Mina, Kim Do-eun, Yoo Oh-sung, Kim Ja-young, Yoo Soon-woong, Lee Jae-won, Yang Kyung-won, Kim Min-chul
Welcome To Samdal-ri revolves around Jo Yong-pil, who has dedicated his entire life to safeguarding the people of his hometown on Jeju Island. His childhood friend, Jo Sam-dal, on the other hand, has always aspired to leave their small town and relocate to Seoul.
Premiere Date: December 2
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Soundtrack #2
Cast: Geum Sae-rok, Noh Sang-hyun
Continuing the success of Park Hyung-sik and Han So-hee’s Soundtrack #1, the sequel, Soundtrack #2 unfolds a romantic tale of a former couple crossing paths unexpectedly. Geum Sae Rok takes on the role of Do Hyeon Seo, a piano tutor deeply engrossed in her current reality, prioritising it over matters of the heart. Opposite her is Noh Sang Hyun as Ji Su Ho, her ex-boyfriend who has ascended to become a prosperous and accomplished CEO since their separation.
Premiere Date: December 6
Maestra: Strings of Truth
Cast: Lee Young-ae, Lee Moo-saeng, Kim Young-jae, Hwang Bo Reum-byeol, Park Ho-san, Yang Jun-mo, Kim Young-ah, Ye Soo-jung, Kim Min-kyu, Lee Jung-yul
Adapted from the French series Philharmonia, the gripping thriller Maestra: Strings of Truth features Lee Young Ae in the lead role of Cha Se Eum. She portrays a brilliant and legendary conductor, delving into concealed truths within her orchestra while harbouring secrets of her own. In a field where only five per cent of conductors worldwide are women, Cha Se Eum has ascended to the pinnacle through a blend of unwavering dedication and innate genius.
Premiere Date: December 9
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Single's Inferno Season 3
Cast: Hong Jin-kyung, Lee Da-hee, Hyuhyun, DEX, Jung Han-hae
Single's Inferno is a reality show that strands attractive singles from South Korea on an island, where they must not only fend for themselves in the wilderness but also embark on a journey to discover love amidst the challenges of island life.
Premiere Date: December 12
Death’s Game
Cast: Seo In-guk, Park So-dam, Kim Ji-hoon, Choi Si-won, Sung Hoon, Kim Kang-hoon, Jang Seung-jo, Lee Jae-wook, Lee Do-hyun, Ryeoun, Kim Jae-wook, Oh Jung-se, Go Youn-jung
Death's Game revolves around a man facing a downturn in both his career and love life. Contemplating an end to his existence, he is confronted by Death herself, who proposes a game of life and death. In a twist of fate, he is reincarnated into 12 individuals, each destined to meet their demise. Now, he must navigate the challenges of survival and strive to defy the inevitable fate that awaits each of his incarnations.
Premiere Date: December 15
Like Flowers in Sand
Cast: Jang Dong-yoon, Lee Joo-myung
In Like Flowers in Sand, Kim Baek Doo, born into a family of wrestlers, considers retirement. His life takes a twist when he reunites with childhood friend Oh Yoo Kyung, sparking unexpected changes and a re-evaluation of his choices.
Premiere Date: December 20
BTS Monuments: Beyond The Stars
Cast: Kim Nam-joon (RM), Kim Soek-jin (Jin), Min Yoon-gi (SUGA), Jung Ho-seok (J-hope), Park Ji-min (Jimin), Kim Tae-hyung (V) and Jeon Jeong-guk (Jungkook)
BTS Monuments: Beyond the Stars is a documentary series chronicling BTS's decade-long evolution into 21st-century pop icons. The show delves into the challenges faced by RM, Jin, SUGA, J-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook during their training, their path to global stardom, and their experiences amidst the pandemic.
Premiere Date: December 20
Gyeongseong Creature Part 1
Cast: Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee, Claudia Kim, Kim Hae-sook, Jo Han-chul, Wi Ha-joon
Set in 1945 in colonial South Korea during Japanese rule, Gyeongseong Creature Part 1 follows the story of Jang Tae-sang, a wealthy and knowledgeable individual, and Yoon Chae-ok, an expert in locating missing persons. As Yoon Chae-ok searches for her mother, their paths intertwine, leading them to a sinister discovery within the ominous confines of a hospital—a terrifying creature that unravels a dark mystery.
Premiere Date: December 22
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