5 K-dramas To Watch On Cosy Nights In December

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my channel. Can you believe it's already December?

The weather's getting colder, the nights are getting longer, and honestly, all I want to do is curl up under a blanket with some hot chocolate and binge-watch some amazing K-dramas.

So today, I'm sharing my top 5 K-drama picks that are absolutely perfect for those cosy December nights. These are dramas that'll warm your heart, make you laugh, maybe cry a little, and just give you all the feels during this beautiful winter season.

Let's get into it!

1. WHEN THE WEATHER IS FINE

Main Actors:

• Park Min-young (Her Private Life, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim)
• Seo Kang-joon (Are You Human Too?, The Third Charm)

Where to Watch: Available on Netflix and Viki 

This one is a hidden gem that not everyone's seen, and it's criminally underrated for cosy winter watching.

It's about a woman who leaves Seoul and returns to her small hometown in the countryside. There, she reunites with her old classmate who now runs a bookstore. The drama unfolds slowly, exploring their past, their healing, and their growing feelings for each other.

This drama is like slow-burning poetry. It's quiet, contemplative, and absolutely beautiful. The small-town winter setting, the bookstore vibes, the gentle romance, it's all just perfect for those December nights when you want something calm and introspective.

Fair warning: this one's on the slower, more melancholic side, but if you're in the mood for something thoughtful and healing, it's absolutely worth it.

2. Because This Is My First Life

Main Actors:

• Lee Min-ki (The Lies Within, Beauty Inside)
• Jung So-min (Alchemy of Souls - which you've already watched!, Love Next Door)

Where to Watch: Available on Netflix and Viki

A socially awkward IT employee and a broke homeless writer agree to a marriage of convenience by signing a two-year contract, wherein they agree to the terms and conditions of only being landlord and tenant. What starts as a purely transactional arrangement slowly evolves as they navigate trauma, social expectations, and unexpected feelings for each other.

Little Note: This drama is SO much more than just the main couple! It also follows two other couples (Ji-Ho's friends) dealing with their own relationship struggles career vs. marriage, dating someone from a different social class, and what it means to be an independent woman in modern Korea.

3. GOBLIN (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God)

Main Actors:

• Gong Yoo (Train to Busan - which you've watched!, The Silent Sea, Coffee Prince)
• Kim Go-eun (The King: Eternal Monarch, Little Women, Yumi's Cells)
• Lee Dong-wook (Tale of the Nine-Tailed, Strangers from Hell, Touch Your Heart)
• Yoo In-na (Touch Your Heart, Queen In-hyun's Man)

Where to Watch: Available on Viki (with some free episodes) and Amazon Prime Video in select regions.

Okay, starting strong with a classic. If you haven't watched Goblin yet, December is THE time to do it. This drama is literally set during winter, and the cinematography is absolutely stunning with all the snow scenes.

The story follows an immortal goblin who's been waiting centuries for his bride who can pull out the sword stuck in his chest and end his immortality. He meets a high school girl who can see ghosts, and their relationship is just... chef's kiss.

What makes this perfect for December? The whole vibe is magical and wintery. Plus, it deals with themes of fate, love, and finding warmth in cold times. The bromance between the Goblin and the Grim Reaper is hilarious, and trust me, you'll be ugly crying by the end.

Grab your tissues and your warmest blanket for this one.

4. While You Were Sleeping

Main Actors:

• Lee Jong-suk (W: Two Worlds, Romance is a Bonus Book, Pinocchio)
• Bae Suzy (Start-Up, Vagabond, Uncontrollably Fond)
• Jung Hae-in (Something in the Rain, D.P., Snowdrop)

Where to Watch: Available on Viki (free with ads or subscription) and can be purchased on Apple TV. Also available on Netflix in select regions

The story follows Nam Hong Ju, who has the ability to foresee events in her dreams but often finds herself powerless to change them. She lives with her widowed mother who runs a small restaurant. Jung Jae Chan, a rookie prosecutor, and his younger brother become their new neighbors, and they discover they share prophetic dreams that mysteriously connect their destinies. Together, they work to prevent tragedies before they happen while navigating romance and uncovering deeper mysteries.

Little Note: You're absolutely right about the seasonal vibes! This drama has gorgeous cinematography with those moody rain and snow scenes that make it perfect for fall/winter watching.

5. Once Upon a Small Town

Main Actors:

• Park Soo-young (Joy) from Red Velvet (The One Day Destruction Entered the Front Door of My House, Tempted)
• Chu Young-woo (School 2021, If You Wish Upon Me)
• Baek Sung-chul (Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Our Blooming Youth)

Where to Watch: Available on Netflix worldwide

A veterinarian from Seoul reluctantly relocates to Huidong village to take care of his grandfather's clinic. There he meets Ahn Ja-young, a policewoman and town insider with a friendly secret, and local cafe owner Lee Sang-hyeon. What starts as an unwanted countryside detour becomes a heartwarming journey of love, healing, and community.

Little Note: You're SO right about the holiday vibes! This one is perfect for cozy watching—it's only 12 episodes with 30-minute runtimes, making it super binge-able in a couple of days. Time magazine selected it as one of the 10 best Korean dramas of 2022, and it has that same small-town charm as Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha but in a countryside farm setting!