As the year winds down and the crispy winter air blows, it gives the nostalgic end-of-the-year feeling. December is coming in strong with a mix of legal drama, political intrigue, and mystery thrillers. Here are the must-watch K-dramas worth bookmarking for the holidays:

Surely Tomorrow – Premieres December 6 (JTBC / Prime Video)

Park Seo-joon and Won Ji-an will splash a sweet and romantic comedy about second chances on our screens. He plays the role of a reporter with a long-lost first love at 20 years of age. They dated again when he was 28 but ended up breaking up the second time. He works on a story involving her husband’s scandal, and they end up reuniting. We can’t wait to witness the heartwarming chaos that comes when first love pops back into their lives.

Pro Bono – Premieres December 6 (tvN)

If the idea of a courtroom infused with both law and laughter appeals to you, then Pro Bono is your next bet. Jung Kyung-ho plays a former judge who gets shoved into pro bono work because of his social media influence in the legal field. He meets So Ju-yeon, who is a public interest lawyer and a geek who wouldn’t let go of a space she bites. They both team up to have a wild ride with several cases as they defend victims in desperate situations.

The Price of Confession – Premieres December 5 (Netflix)

Jeon Do-yeon works as an art teacher with a peaceful life until her husband gets murdered and she is framed for it. She meets Kim Go-eun, a mysterious woman in prison, and they make a dangerous deal until Park Hae-soo, an earnest prosecutor, and Jin Sun-kyu, her lawyer, step in to dig for the deeper truth. This dark, twisty, and emotionally charged drama will surely make you sweat off the cold.

Made in Korea – Premieres December 24 (Disney+/Hulu)

Ahjuicy lovers, come forth! Two heartbursting ajhussis will team up in this political thriller that’s as ambitious as its cast. Hyun Bin plays the cunning Baek Ki-tae, whose rise to power involves smuggling and thirsty ambition. Opposite him is a righteous prosecutor, Jung Woo-sung, determined to stop him. Hyun Bin playing the dark side will make the fans’ hearts race as the good man turns bad.

2025 is wrapping up with legal comedy, political power battles, and psychological mystery, so there's something for every mood. These are shows that aren’t just pure entertainment; they will spark up your curiosity, thoughts, and empathy, and maybe even make you question what justice or redemption really means.

Happy Watching Holidays.