We can't believe it's almost the end of the year; It seems like only yesterday when the year has started. Several dramas have premiered this 2019, and more than half of them have been known internationally. Korean dramas, just like K-pop, is starting to make its way around the globe.
As the year ends, there are still six upcoming Korean dramas to look out for. These dramas cover different genres that can cater to everyone's cup of tea, from modern romantic comedies to historical Joseon themed dramas. Here's the list for upcoming Korean series to watch for December:
1. 9.9 Billion Woman
Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday
Genre: Mystery and Thriller
Premiere Date: 4th of December
Lead Actors: Kim Kang-woo and Cho Yeo-jeong
This KBS2 series will premiere on the 4th of December. Originally, the drama should've been released in the last week of November but KBS has rescheduled the launch at the last minute.
The story, as the title implies, is about a woman who got a hold of 9.9 billion won in cash. Then she meets an ex-detective who is working on his sibling's death case. The two tries to team up to fight the people who want to take Cho Yeo-jeong's money and find out the truth regarding the death of Kim Kang-woo's sibling.
2. Stove League
Schedule: Friday and Saturday
Genre: Sports
Premiere Date: 13th of December
Lead Actors: Park Eun-bin and Min Namgoong
This SBS series will remind you of Prison Playbook as both dramas are centered on baseball. Stove League's story is about the general manager of a baseball team. The drama will show viewers of his life and hardships as he tries to improve his team's overall ranking for the next sports season. Min Namgoon plays the role of the manager who accepted the challenge to take a low-ranked team and transform them into one of the top-ranking teams in baseball. Park Eun-bin will will help him achieve his goal.
3. Crash Landing On You
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday
Genre: Romance
Premiere Date: 14th of December
Lead Actors: Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin
The Memories of Alhambra star Hyun-bin returns this December with this romantic drama. The story will revolve around the blossoming love of a South Korean Heiress (Son Ye-jin) and a North Korean officer (Hyun-bin). A lot of people have high expectations from this series as it is written by one of Korea's best writer Park Ji-eun. He also wrote the story of hit Korean romantic comedy My Love From The Star. The tvN teaser for this drama also shows sweet and cuddly scenes shot from Mongolia and Switzerland which adds to the viewers' excitement.
4. The War Between Women
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday
Genre: Historical
Premiere Date: 14th of December
Lead Actors: Kim Min-kyu and Jin Se-yeon
TV Chosun's upcoming Drama is the only historical-themed drama to be released this month. The series will focus on the new queen selection process during the Joseon dynasty. Se-yeon's role is that of a woman who will do anything to become the current queen. By doing so, she will be able to find out the truth behind the murder of her twin sister. Min-kyu, on the other hand, plays the role of a charming prince who is next in line for the throne.
5. Diary of a Prosecutor
Schedule: Monday and Tuesday
Genre: Legal Drama
Premiere Date: 16th of December
Lead Actors: Lee Sun-kyun and Jung Ryeo-won
This series is adopted from a famous novel written by an actual prosecutor. Unlike other series who show prosecutors handling high-profile cases, this drama will focus on the daily problems prosecutors in small district offices encounter. This JTBC drama will show the story of a prosecutor who has no ambitions or goals (Sun-kyun) and the struggles of a demoted prosecutor (Ryeo-won).
6. Black Dog
Schedule: Monday and Tuesday
Genre: Drama
Premiere Date: 16th of December
Lead Actors: Ra Mi-ran and Seo Hyun-jin
The last drama premiere of the year will tell the story of a newly-hired private school teacher (Hyun-jin) who have difficulties with her job. The series will show you her struggles and shortcomings. On the other hand, Mi-ran will play an experienced teacher who will be Hyun-jin's mentor. She will guide her into becoming one of the best teachers in school. This tvN Drama will surely inspire its viewers.
