Welcome to Kdrama and Ramen

Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Korean dramas and indulge in the delicious flavors of ramen. Here, you’ll find in-depth reviews, unspoiled recommendations, and all the latest updates on your favorite Kdramas. Join me on this exciting journey as we explore the best that Kdramas and ramen have to offer. Let’s dive in!

Kdramas That Started and Ended

in December 2023

New Dramas that started in December:

My Man is Cupid, Welcome to Samdal-ri, Maestra: Strings of Truth, Between Him and Her, and My Happy Ending

Dramas that ended in December:

Sweet Home Season 2, Gyeongseong Creature Part 1, Castaway Diva, Perfect Marriage Revenge, Moon in the Day, Death’s Game Part 1, and The Matchmakers

 

Happy New Year drama fans!  The year ended with some great dramas.  The long-awaited “Sweet Home Season 2” and Part 1 of “Gyeongseong Creature” both received a lot of attention, plus the Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun drama “Welcome to Samdal-ri”.  So grab a big bowl of ramen and the remote and hit play.  I hope you had a great month.  Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!

New Dramas Starting in December

 

My Man is Cupid

Premiere Date: December 1

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch:  Amazon Prime

Genre:  Fantasy Romance

Starring: Jang Dong Yoon and Nana

A beautiful young veterinarian with an ill-fated history in romance meets a charming fairy.  Now this handsome love fairy will try to restore her belief in relationships and the power of love to overcome all obstacles.  

Welcome to Samdal-ri

Premiere Date: December 2

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch: Netflix

Genre:  Romantic Drama

Starring:  Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun

A fashion photographer who worked hard to get away from her small-town upbringing suddenly finds her successful life and career in Seoul collapsing in around her.  So she is forced to retreat back to the home she swore she would never go back to.  But she is not prepared to face the best friend she left behind after an awkward incident drove them apart.  

Maestra: Strings of Truth

Premiere Date: December 9

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Hulu

Genre: Mystery Drama

Starring:  Lee Young Ae and Lee Moo Saeng

A talented violinst has worked her way up to the coveted position of maestra.  But she hides a secret that she fears could ruin her career and her reputation.  And when mysterious things start happening among her orchestra members, she will begin a journey to find the truth that may shine an important light on her own life.  

My Happy Ending

Premiere Date: December 30

# of Episodes: 16

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Psychological Thriller

Starring:  Jang Na Ra and Sun Ho Jun

A successful CEO and social media influencer leads a seemingly perfect life, supported by her employees and a loving husband and daughter.  But when an old friend from art school shows up back in her life, she finds her happiness and her future threatened by those she thought she could trust.  

Between Him and Her

Premiere Date: December 26

# of Episodes:  10

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre: Romantic Drama

Starring:  Lee Dong Hae and Lee Seol

A young couple who started as college sweethearts have spent the last 7 years in a serious relationship.  But over time, they have found their once passionate and limitless love has grown stale.  Now they will be faced with the decision of whether they think their relationship can be saved.  

Dramas Ending in December

 

Sweet Home Season 2

Finale Date: December 1

# of Episodes:  8

Where to Watch:  Netflix

Genre: Sci-Fi Horror

Starring:  Song Kang and Lee Si Young

After being stuck in their apartment building when monsters took over their city, the residents of Green Home Apartments are now forced outside of their refuge.  They find temporary safety in a local baseball stadium, but they soon discover that their enemies are not only the monsters outside, but also some of the people they are now living with.                                                                

Moon in the Day

Finale Date: December 14

# of Episodes:  14

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Fantasy Romance

Starring: Pyo Ye Jin and Kim Young Dae

A popular celebrity is involved in a serious car accident, but he is rescued by a beautiful firefighter.  His agency decides to hire her as the star’s private body guard.  But when he wakes up in the hospital he seems like a totally different man.  And they will soon discover that his body has been taken over by the spirit of an ancient nobleman.  

Castaway Diva

Finale Date: December 3

# of Episodes: 12

Where to Watch:  Netflix

Genre:  Life Drama

Starring:  Park Eun Bin and Chae Jong Hyeop

A young woman who had always dreamed of becoming a famous idol gets stuck on a deserted island for 15 years.  When she is finally rescued, she will face the unique problem of learning to readjust to a strangely changed society.  

Perfect Marriage Revenge

Finale Date: December 3

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Starring:  Sung Hoon and Jung Yoo Min

A famous painter suffers a lonely, loveless life before dying tragically in a car accident.  When she wakes up, she has travelled back in time, with a second chance to find happiness.  But the more she learns about the people in her life, the more complicated her choices become.  

The Matchmakers

Finale Date: December 25

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Historical Rom-Com

Starring:  Rowoon and Cho Yi Hyun

A young widow leads a secret life as a matchmaker.  When she meets the man who was once engaged to the nation’s princess, before the princess suddenly passed away, she begins to rely on his help to match her clients with their perfect mate.  And their extremely different perspective on love and life make them the perfect team.  

Gyeongseong Creature

♥  Finale Date: December 22

# of Episodes:  10

Where to Watch:  Netflix

Genre:  Historical Sci-Fi

Starring:  Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee

After her mother disappeared 10 years ago, a young woman has spent her life learning to track down the missing.  And when her efforts to find her mother lead her to Gyeongseong, she meets a well-connected man who possesses the perfect skills to help her finally discover the truth.  

Death’s Game Part 1

Finale Date: December 15

# of Episodes: 12

Where to Watch:  Amazon Prime

Genre:  Fantasy Thriller

Starring:  Seo In Guk and Park So Dam

A struggling young man decides to take his own life.  But Death has other ideas.  Instead of allowing him to end his life, she challenges him to a game where he will be given 13 chances to live out his life as someone else.  

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