Joining the yearend roster of K-Dramas this year are anticipated originals from streaming giants and an adaptation of a beloved Korean film.
As we have more time this holiday season, take your pick on the currently airing Korean dramas and the new additions from this December 2024 Korean Drama list.
What’s Currently Airing?
MONDAY-TUESDAY
Parole Examiner Lee (tvN)
Brewing Love (ENA) *Finale Dec 10WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
Face Me (KBS2) *Finale Dec 12
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
When The Phone Rings (MBC) *Finale Jan 4
The Fiery Priest 2 (SBS)SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Love Your Enemy (tvN)
The Tale of Lady Ok (JTBC)
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Coming Up: December 2024 Korean Dramas
Light Shop Keeper | Dec 04 | Disney+
This eight-part series features an impressive ensemble cast, including Ju Ji Hoon (Blood Free, Kingdom), Lee Jung Eun (Parasite), and Park Bo Young (Strong Girl Bong Soon). The series threads on six strangers mysteriously trapped in a dark and eerie neighborhood. With no recollection of arriving there, they must unravel the fragmented pieces of their forgotten pasts to escape.
Light Shop Keeper is an adaptation of the popular webtoon by Kangfull, who also adapted the series for television. The story follows these six individuals, each grappling with a traumatic event from their past that somehow ties them to their current predicament. As they continue their daily lives in this ominous setting, they begin to sense that something is gravely wrong, though they struggle to figure out exactly what. Their search for answers leads them to a mysterious light shop, tucked away at the end of a foreboding alley. The light shop and its enigmatic owner hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of the past and the future.
Who is She | Dec 18 | KBS2
This heartwarming and humorous series is a modern retelling of the beloved film Miss Granny, promising a fresh take on the classic story of a grandmother who magically transforms into her younger self.
Who is She is a music-themed coming-of-age drama that follows the story of Oh Mal-soon, a grandmother who unexpectedly transforms into her 20-year-old self, Oh Du-ri, reigniting her dream of becoming a singer and reliving her golden days.
Kim Hae Sook stars as Oh Mal-soon, a spirited grandmother who gets an unexpected second chance at youth. In her transformed state as Oh Du-ri, played by Jung Ji So, she carries an air of mystery and charm that captivates everyone around her. Jung Jinyoung takes on the role of Daniel Han, a producer at an entertainment company, whose relationship with both Mal-soon and Du-ri is central to the story.
“Who Is She” Introduces Lead Cast Kim Hae Sook, Jung Ji So and Jung Jinyoung
Squid Game 2 | Dec 26 | Netflix
Fans can look forward to the return of Lee Jung Jae as Gi-hun, who re-enters the deadly games seeking revenge, setting up a tense confrontation with the enigmatic frontman, played by Lee Byung Hun.
The second season promises intensified stakes, fresh characters, and deeper psychological intrigue as the games begin anew.
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