Here’s a complete guide to 5 new Korean drama series that will premiere in December 2026:
DECEMBER 5 | Sacred Jewel
Genre: Historical, Action, Romance
Also known as: God’s Beads; The Beads of God; Marble of God
Synopsis: Set in the year 1258 during the Goryeo Dynasty about the perilous yet heroic journey of a convoy to claim the country’s sacred relics, and the struggles of a princess to rescue them.
No. of episodes: 12
Cast: Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Sung Min, Claudia Kim, Ha Yoon Kyung, Yoon Kyung Sang
Screenwriter: Jung Hyun Min
Director: Jung Dae Yoon
Network: JTBC
Streaming platform: Prime Video
Date: December 5, 2026
Trailer and more updates here.
DECEMBER 5 | GIFT
Genre: Sports drama
Synopsis: A webtoon-based drama about a former pitching coach for a professional baseball team who gains a special ability after an accident, and transforms a bottom-ranked highschool baseball team.
No. of episodes: 12
Cast: Kim Woo Bin
Screenwriters: Moon Min Jeong, Hae Joo, Seong Eun
Directors: Kim Kyu Tae, Ham Seung Hoon
Network: tvN
Streaming platform: TBA
Date: December 5, 2026
Trailer and more updates here.
DECEMBER 11 | Tantara
Genre: Period drama
Also known as: Slowly, Intensely; Show Business
Synopsis: Set between the 1960s and 1980s about two childhood friends who enter the South Korean music industry, striving for success in a highly competitive and merciless entertainment world.
No. of episodes: 22
Cast: Song Hye Kyo, Gong Yoo
Screenwriter: Noh Hee Kyung
Director: Lee Yoon Jung
Network: Netflix
Date: December 11, 2026
Trailer and more updates here.
Portraits of Delusion
Genre: Period, Mystery, Thriller
Also known as: Delusion
Synopsis: Set in the year 1935 about a struggling artist who becomes enchanted by a mysterious yet alluring woman after being commissioned to paint her portrait. It is based on the webtoon, Delusion, by Hongjacga.
No. of episodes: 12
Cast: Bae Suzy, Kim Seonho
Screenwriter: Han Jae Rim
Director: Han Jae Rim
Network: Disney+
Date: December 2026
Trailer and more updates here.
Your Ground
Genre: Youth, Sports, Romance
Synopsis: A genius baseball player faces a single setback and halts his career, only to find himself returning to the field after meeting an elite lawyer turned sports agent.
No. of episodes: 10
Cast: Gong Myoung, Han Hyo Joo, Kim Shin Rok, Sung Joon
Screenwriter: Hwang Hae Yeon
Director: Lee Sang Yeob
Network: MBC
Streaming platform: TBA
Date: December 2026
Trailer and more updates here.
