K-Drama lineup: 'Squid Game' takes center stage in December

December is shaping up to be an exciting month for K-drama fans on Netflix, with the highly anticipated return of Squid Game and the conclusion of When the Phone Rings.

Squid Game season 2: The wait is over

Three years after its explosive debut, Squid Game is back with six new episodes, premiering on December 26, 2024. The stakes are higher than ever as Seong Gi Hun seeks revenge against the masterminds behind the sinister games.

Will season 2 surpass the monumental success of its predecessor? Given its global phenomenon status, anything is possible.

Here's what to expect:

- Genre: Drama, Thriller

- Cast: Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Wi Ha Joon, Yim Si Wan, and Yong Dong Geun

Seong Gi Hun's mission is clear: infiltrate the games as a player and convince others to join him in taking down the organization. But with astronomical prize money at stake, will greed and desperation prevail over survival instincts?

Note that season 2 won't be the end; a third and final season is slated for 2025.

When the Phone Rings: A dramatic conclusion

Meanwhile, When the Phone Rings will conclude its first season on December 28, 2024, with new episodes airing Fridays and Saturdays.

This gripping drama follows Baek Sa Eon, Korea's youngest presidential spokesman, and his complicated marriage to Hong Hui Ju, a sign language interpreter. Their lives take a dramatic turn when Hui Ju is kidnapped, forcing them to confront their relationship.

Here are the details:

- Genre: Drama

- Episodes: 12

- Cast: Yoo Yeon Seok, Chae Soo Bin, Heo Nam Jun, Jang Gyu Ri, and Jin Kyung

Catch up on November's K-drama releases and look forward to 2025's exciting lineup.