December is here, and it’s the end of the year as we take a look at the final dramas coming our way for 2023. Let’s see what we have to look forward to in this December 2023 edition of “Korean Dramas You Need to Be Watching.” This monthly series is meant to keep you updated on what’s happening in that amazing world of Korean dramas so that you don’t miss out on anything! Here are the kdramas you should keep an eye out for in December 2023:
My Pick:
1. Welcome to Samdalri
Welcome to Samdalri is about a woman (Shin Hye Sun) who returns to her hometown after the life she worked so hard to build comes crashing down that gets involved with a childhood friend (Ji Chang Wook) who is a troublemaker at the Meteorological Association. Welcome to Samdalri is scheduled to premiere December 2 on JTBC.
PREMIERING IN DECEMBER:
2. Death’s Game
Death’s Game is based on a webtoon about a man (Seo In Guk) who begins a new life with death as he gets the chance to live different lives after attempting suicide. Death’s Game is scheduled to premiere in December on TVING.
3. GyeongSeong Creature
Gyeongseong Creature is a thriller set during the Japanese occupation about people having to put their lives on the line for simple happiness during a time when their rights are being taken away. One man (Park Seo Joon) isn’t interested in justice, but all of that changes when his life is altered after an encounter with a woman (Han So Hee) who searches for missing people. Gyeongseong Creature is scheduled to premiere December 22 on Netflix.
4. Sweet Home 2
Sweet Home was about a lonely high school student (Song Kang) who takes refuge in his room and doesn’t like to leave, but after he loses his family, he is forced to move into a new apartment where strange things begin to happen and he and other residents find themselves battling monsters. Sweet Home 2 is scheduled to premiere December 1 on Netflix.
5. My Happy End
My Happy End is about a furniture brand representative (Jang Na Ra) who had a difficult childhood and is obsessed with seeking success as she tries to change her unhealthy desires. My Happy End is scheduled to premiere December 30 on TV Chosun.
6. Maestra
Maestra follows the story of an orchestra conductor (Lee Young Ae) with a secret as she investigates mysteries involving her orchestra. Maestra is scheduled to premiere December 9 on tvN.
CURRENTLY AIRING IN DECEMBER:
7. The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract
The Story of Park’s Contract Marriage is about a woman (Lee Se Young) from the Joseon era who loses her husband on the first night of her marriage and is then is transported to the modern day where she gets involved in a contract marriage with a celibate man (Bae In Hyuk). The Story of Park’s Contract Marriage airs Friday and Saturday on MBC.
8. My Demon
My Demon is a fantasy romance about a demon (Song Kang) who loses his powers and enters a contract marriage with a chaebol heiress (Kim Yoo Jung) who is the enemy of everyone. My Demon airs Friday and Saturday on SBS.
9. Tell Me That You Love Me
Tell Me That You Love Me is a remake of a Japanese drama of the same name that follows the romance between a deaf artist (Jung Woo Sung) and an aspiring actress (Shin Hyun Bin). Tell Me That You Love Me airs on ENA.
10. A Good Day to Be a Dog
A Good Day to Be a Dog is a romance that tells the story of a woman (Park Gyu Young) who is cursed and transforms into a dog whenever she kisses a man that gets involved with a man (Cha Eun Woo) who is afraid of dogs due to a past trauma. A Good Day to Be a Dog airs Wednesday on MBC.
Other Premieres & Ongoing Dramas (These dramas will be highlighted in the coming months)
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AND SO YOU’RE UP TO DATE, OTHER DRAMAS THAT WILL BE ENDING IN DECEMBER:
Moon in the Day
Moon in the Day is a romantic thriller about top star (Kim Young Dae) whose body is possessed by the soul of an elite noble from the Silla Dynasty after being saved from a car crash by his bodyguard (Pyo Ye Jin) who looks just like another noble from the Silla Dynasty. Moon in the Day airs Wednesday and Thursday on ENA.
Castaway Diva
Castaway Diva is a romantic comedy about a girl (Park Eun Bin) who was dreaming of becoming a singer that is in an accident and ends up stranded on a deserted island. After 15 years, she is finally rescued and still hopes to achieve her dreams. Castaway Diva airs Saturday and Sunday on tvN.
Perfect Marriage Revenge
Perfect Marriage Revenge is about a woman (Jung Yoo Min who travels back in time and enters into a contract marriage with a wealthy CEO (Sung Hoon) to get revenge on her previous husband. Perfect Marriage Revenge airs Saturday and Sunday on MBN.
The Matchmakers
The Matchmakers is a historical romantic comedy about a man (Rowoon) who almost became the son-in-law of the king and married a princess, but she died at the wedding ceremony. He then gets involved in a matchmaking business and gets help from a young widow (Choi Yi Hyun). The Matchmakers airs Monday and Tuesday on KBS.
What dramas are you looking forward to or enjoying in December? Make sure to get caught up because there are more dramas coming your way in January!
For the latest dramas, check out the
December 2024 Drama Guide
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