The final month of 2025 is set to deliver an spectacular lineup of new Korean dramas, offering Nigerian viewers a thrilling escape into worlds of legal intrigue, romantic comedy, and sci-fi disaster. Major streaming platforms are preparing to debut a diverse collection of series and films that promise to captivate audiences across genres.
Complete Schedule of December 2025 K-drama Premieres
December 2025 brings a carefully scheduled rollout of highly anticipated Korean content. The month begins with mystery and legal drama before transitioning into romance and epic political thrillers, culminating with superhero action just after Christmas.
The streaming landscape for these releases is particularly diverse, with Netflix leading the pack with multiple exclusive titles while platforms like Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and JTBC secure their own standout productions. This distribution ensures that subscribers to various services will have compelling new content to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
Detailed Breakdown of Major December Releases
The Price of Confession – Mystery Thriller on Netflix
Kicking off the December lineup on December 5, 2025, this Netflix original mystery thriller comes from acclaimed director Lee Jung-hyo. The series features an impressive ensemble cast including Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Go-eun, and Park Hae-soo.
The story follows Ahn Yoon-soo, whose life collapses when her husband is murdered, making her the prime suspect. Within a harsh justice system, she finds herself imprisoned where she encounters Mo-eun, a mysterious woman known as "the witch" for her unusual abilities. Mo-eun presents Yoon-soo with a chilling proposition: a murder confession in exchange for committing a murder.
Pro Bono – Legal Drama on tvN and Netflix
Premiering on December 6, 2025, this legal comedy drama will be available on tvN for Korean audiences and simultaneously on Netflix for international viewers including Nigeria. Directed by Kim Seong-yoon and Baek Seung-hoon, the series stars Jung Kyung Ho as Kang David, a highly successful but materialistic judge.
The narrative takes a dramatic turn when an unexpected crisis forces Kang David to leave his comfortable position and restart his career as a public interest lawyer handling pro bono cases. The series explores his challenging transformation as he learns to fight for justice without monetary reward, alongside co-stars So Jun Yeon, Lee Yoo Young, and Yoon Na Moo.
Surely Tomorrow – Romantic Comedy on JTBC and Amazon Prime
Also debuting on December 6, 2025, this romantic comedy stars Park Seo Joon as entertainment journalist Lee Gyeong-do and Won Ji An as his complicated ex-girlfriend. The story explores their turbulent relationship history, having first fallen in love at age 20, reunited at 28, then separated again.
Years later, their paths cross unexpectedly when Gyeong-do finds himself covering a major scandal involving his ex-girlfriend's current husband. The series blends humor, romance, and emotional drama while examining the enduring impact of first love.
Love Me – Emotional Melodrama on JTBC
Beginning on December 19, 2025, this adaptation of the Swedish series Älska mig stars Seo Hyun-jin as Seo Joon-kyung, an accomplished doctor who appears to have everything but suffers from profound loneliness. The drama follows her journey toward healing through a relationship with her neighbor Jang Ryul, an enigmatic music producer dealing with his own emotional wounds.
The series deeply explores family dynamics and emotional reunions, particularly focusing on Joon-kyung's complicated relationship with her estranged father. New episodes will air weekly on JTBC throughout the holiday season.
The Great Flood – Sci-Fi Disaster Film on Netflix
Also arriving on December 19, 2025, this science fiction disaster movie comes from writer-director Kim Byung-woo and features Kim Da-mi and Park Hae-soo. The film, which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival, depicts a catastrophic global flood that submerges the Earth.
The story centers on a flat building slowly sinking into rising waters, focusing on AI development researcher An Na and security team member Hee Jo as they struggle to survive. Hee Jo's mission to save An Na holds a crucial secret about the mysterious origin of the devastating flood.
Made in Korea – Period Political Thriller on Disney+ and Hulu
Premiering on December 24, 2025, this intense period drama transports viewers to the turbulent 1970s amid a major national political crisis. The film features Hyun Bin as Baek Ki-tae, a man determined to gain immense wealth and power at any cost, and Jung Woo-sung as Jang Gun-Young, a fearless prosecutor equally determined to stop him.
Directed by Woo Min-ho, the thriller explores the devastating costs of unchecked ambition and the price of social change during a volatile period in Korean history. The cast also includes Woo Do-hwan, Won Ji-an, and Cho Yeo-jeong.
Cashero – Superhero Action Series on Netflix
Closing out the year on December 26, 2025, this unique Korean superhero show stars Lee Jun-ho as Kang Sang Ung, an ordinary civil servant with an extraordinary ability: his superhuman strength is directly proportional to the amount of cash he carries.
The series explores the connection between money and moral responsibility as Kang forms an unconventional team to combat a criminal organization. His allies include a budget-conscious partner, a lawyer whose powers activate only when he's been drinking, and a pastry genius with mental abilities.
Where to Watch December 2025 K-dramas in Nigeria
Nigerian viewers have multiple options for accessing these exciting new Korean dramas. Netflix Nigeria will stream The Price of Confession, The Great Flood, Pro Bono, and Cashero. Amazon Prime Video subscribers can watch Surely Tomorrow, while Disney+ and Hulu will carry Made in Korea.
For those with access to Korean broadcasting channels, JTBC will air Surely Tomorrow and Love Me, while tvN will broadcast Pro Bono for domestic audiences before it becomes available on Netflix internationally.
The December 2025 K-drama lineup demonstrates the continuing global appeal of Korean entertainment, with platforms investing significantly in diverse genres and high-quality productions. From courtroom dramas to supernatural thrillers and historical epics, there's compelling content scheduled to satisfy every taste during the holiday season.
