Squid Game Season 2 and 4 Other Anticipated K-Dramas to Be Released This December
A magical rejuvenation story, idol series, and charming historical drama.
The first snow has already fallen, which means that long winter evenings are approaching. New Korean TV series coming out this month will help brighten them up.
1. Who Is She
Release Date: December 18, 2024
Oh Mal-soon is a 70-year-old woman known to everyone in the area as a person with a stern character. In her youth, she failed to fulfill her dream of becoming a famous singer.
One day, she goes to a studio where a photographer unexpectedly promises to restore her youthful appearance. Mal-soon becomes 20 years old again. Now she is determined to succeed at all costs.
This is a TV series adaptation of the 2014 feature film titled Miss Granny. It touches on the topic of nostalgia and reminds us that it is never too late to make a dream come true.
2. Namib
Release Date: December 23, 2024
Kang Soo-hyun is a talented producer who trains future superstars with her own method. However, she is fired from her agency, which is a big blow to her.
Kang Soo-hyun is the breadwinner of the family and her husband, Shim Jun-seok, takes care of the house and their son, who lost his hearing in an accident. Jun-seok was once a successful music producer, but gave up his career for the sake of his family.
In an attempt to return to the industry, Soo-hyun decides to create a new idol. Her protégé is Yoo Jin-woo. He has almost lost hope of success after ten years of unsuccessful attempts. Burdened with debts and doubts, he still decides to give himself another chance.
3. Light Shop
Release Date: December 4, 2024
At the end of a dark alley is an unusual lighting store, open only at night. However, it is always full of customers who seem suspicious and strange.
One day, a regular customer of light bulbs gets a warning from the owner of the shop. The woman should be more careful with other customers and stay away from them. It turns out that most of the customers are long dead.
Like Hotel del Luna, the drama will explore human emotions and experiences related to loss and reconciliation through the interaction of the living and the dead.
4. Squid Game Season 2
Release Date: December 26, 2024
The first season of Squid Game became the most popular series on Netflix, with high ratings that have been maintained for three years now.
In addition to Gi-hun's ambitious plan, we can expect a deep dive into the story of Front Man, the mysterious curator of cruel games. And of course, the main intrigue is whether the second season will be able to repeat the incredible success of the first.
5. Check-in Hanyang
Release Date: December 21, 2024
A historical romance drama about four young interns who get jobs at a large Joseon guesthouse. The plot focuses on their joint efforts to run the establishment, as well as the personal stories that brought them to this place.
The series has a bright and diverse cast of characters. For example, there is a king who hides his status under the guise of a simple worker, and a girl who disguises herself as a man. It is a coming-of-age story about young people who overcome the limitations and difficulties of their time with passion and talent.