The month of December will bring a breath of fresh air to Korean drama lovers. From romance to thrillers, geeks of every genre will be catered for. Although one of the most anticipated Korean dramas of all time, Squid Game will return with its second season. On the other hand, Light Shop will also entertain K-drama lovers. So why waste time, let’s take a look at the five big South Korean releases of December 2024.

Korean dramas releasing in December 2024

Light store

The show focuses on a group of strangers who all struggle to come to terms with a terrible event in their past. As they go about their daily lives, they are all strangely drawn to a light shop at the end of a suspicious alley. The store of lights, which could hold the secret of the past, present and future of the outsiders, is guarded by a careful owner.

Release date: December 4, 2024

OTT: Disney+Hotstar

who is she

The focus of this mystery drama is O Mal Sun. She ran a modest restaurant and raised her children alone after losing her husband when she was young. He is now seventy years old. One day, she fights with her daughter Ji Suk and leaves the house. Around this time, something happens that makes her look like she’s in her 20s again.

Release date: December 18, 2024
OTT: KBS

Check in Hanyang

The story of Yongcheonru, the most opulent guesthouse in Joseon, is the focus of this program. “The customer is king” is their motto. Despite being a Joseon royal, Lee Eun hides her identity and begins working as an intern at Yongcheonru under the alias Lee Eun Ho. Despite being a woman, Hong Deok Soo presents as a man. She starts as an intern at Yongcheonru to become the general manager. For some time now, Go Soo Ra’s family has been in decline. He starts working at Yongcheonru as an intern to fix his family. He wants to be promoted to a permanent position. These four interns discuss their experiences working at Yongcheonru.

Release date: December 21, 2024
OTT: Channel A

Namib

Ko Hyun-Jung’s character, Kang Soo-Hyun, is the center of the series. He is a well-known producer who uses his intuition and philosophy to develop idols. She is let go from Pandora Entertainment for no apparent reason. Kang Soo-Hyun starts a new initiative to get a star back on his feet. She chooses Ryeo Un’s character Yoo Jin-Woo to be her apprentice. Kang Soo-Hyun chose Yoo Jin-Woo as his apprentice just when he was ready to give up his ambition. At this time, Yoo Jin-Woo begins to train seriously again. Kang Soo-Hyun advises Shim Joon-Seok to work as Yoo Jin-Woo’s producer, even though he is increasingly eager to resume his career as a music producer.

Release date: December 23, 2024
OTT: ENA

The Squid Game Season 2

Three years after the hugely successful first season, the second season of Squid Game will soon debut on Netflix. As Seong Gi Hun, also known as Player 456, Lee Sung Jae returns to the game rather than playing. The upcoming season is expected to be a suspenseful thriller with lots of unexpected twists and of course new antagonists.

Release date: December 26, 2024
OTT: Netflix

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