Below is a list of 10 Korean dramas to watch this holiday season.
With the year coming to an end, immerse yourself in dramas filled with captivating narratives and complex characters with our selection of 10 must-watch K-Dramas, ranging from heartwarming romances to gripping thrillers. These are full of romance, comedy and suspense, horror, and just enough to keep you entertained this holiday season.
'Sweet Home 2':
The story follows a group of survivors seeking refuge in a building surrounded by monstrous creatures in a post-apocalyptic world. As they try to battle internal conflicts and the threat outside, they must come together to find hope amid the chaos. Get ready for a thrilling ride as the residents face new challenges and horrors.
Cast: Song Kang, Lee Si-young, Lee Jin-wook, Park Gyu-young
Release: December 1, Netflix
'My Man is Cupid':
A present-day Cupid struggles to find love for others while disregarding his own romantic life. He discovers unexpected challenges in his own search for a soulmate, leading to heartfelt moments as he navigates his own journey while balancing his matchmaking responsibilities, eventually finding love when he least expects it - in a veterinary clinic.
Cast: Jang Dong-yoon, Nana, Park Ki-woong
Release: December 1, Prime Video
'Welcome to Samdal-ri':
Set in Jeju Island, the story revolves around two childhood friends. It is a heartfelt tale of a busy photographer who, in a twist of fate, is forced to return to her hometown. Although hesitant, she rediscovers the beauty of simplicity and finds a new sense of belonging in the village. The show sheds light on the reconciliation with a long-lost friend, who is now a weather forecaster.
Cast: Shin Hye-syun, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Dong-mi
Release: December 2, Netflix
'Night Has Come':
A gripping thriller unfolds as high school students are forced to play a deadly real life mafia game during a retreat. As the students face fear and suspicion against time, the show will dramatize the intense psychological warfare between the students as they activate their survival mode.
Cast: Lee Jae-in, Cha Woo-min, Kim Woo-seok, Ahn Ji-ho, Jung So-ri, Choi Ye-bin
Release: December 4, Viki
'Soundtrack #2':
Dive into the lives of musicians understanding the complexities of the music industry, and of their relationship as they chase their dreams. They face difficulties, sacrifices, small wins, and heartaches as they try to find their unique voice in order to make their mark. Through their creative journey and personal struggles, explore love through passion, resilience, and the pursuit of music.
Cast: Geum Sae-rok, Steve Noah, Demian, Kwon Seung-woo
Release: December 6, Disney+ Hotstar
'Maestra: Strings of Truth':
A drama based on the French series 'Philharmonia,' the story follows the mysterious journey of a violinist who discovers a hidden world within the music academy she attends. She confronts rivalries, betrayal, while perfecting her art that challenges her own sanity. Amidst the melodic tunes and constant manipulations, she strives to reveal the truth while still trying to love her passion for music.
Cast: Lee Young-ae, Lee Moo-saeng, Kim Young-jae, Hwang Bo-reum-byeol
Release: December 9, tvN
'Death’s Game':
Adapted from the Naver webtoon, the show sheds light on the concepts of death and reincarnation. Encountering severe challenges and considering suicide after multiple setbacks, a man encounters Death, who presents him with a daunting yet chilling task: experience death repeatedly through 13 other lives as a means to earn the opportunity for his own continued existence, to live.
Cast: Seo In-guk, Park So-dam, Sung Hoon, Lee Jae-wook, Kim Jae-wook
Release: December 15, Prime Video
'Like Flowers in Sand':
Witness the tale of young people who are struggling to bloom in their personal lives against the backdrop of ssireum city of Geosan, facing life’s challenges. With the wrestling team on the verge of disbanding, various people, including the teammates, the coach, the management team work together to save it with hope and resilience.
Cast: Jang Dong-yoon, Lee Ju-myoung, Yoon Jong-seok, Kim Bo-ra, Lee Jae-joon, Lee Joo-seung
Release: December 20, ENA
'Gyeongseong Creature':
Taking place in 1945 in the city of Gyeongseong during the occupation of Japan, the story unravels amidst wealth, inquiry, and a mysterious creature, where a group of young people thinking only of their own survival come across a monster born of human greed and question what humanity really is. Netflix plans to end the year by debuting the first part of this period action-horror series, with production for the second part already under way.
Cast: Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee, Wi Ha-joon, Claudia Kim
Release: December 22 (Part 1), January 5 (Part 2), Netflix
'My Happy Ending':
The show narrates the journey of a woman driven by her difficult upbringing to run after success while striving to break free from her relentless desires and obsessions. It takes us through the changes in her life when she is betrayed by people who she whole-heartedly trusts and unravels secrets that people around her hide.
Cast: Jang Na-ra, Son Ho-jun, So Yi-hyun, Lee Ki-taek
Release: December 30, TV Chosun
Enjoy binging these wonderful shows!