A lonely coastal town, a storm that refuses to pass, and a truth too heavy for anyone to face — that is the world waiting inside Netflix’s upcoming Korean thriller The Price of Confession. The series unfolds with the quiet ache of secrets long hidden, blending suspense with the raw emotional weight that makes Korean dramas so unforgettable. Early reactions point to it as one of Netflix’s most powerful December premieres, a story that pulls you in with atmosphere, unanswered questions, and the unsettling feeling that every choice has a cost. The trailer is at the end of the article.
Netflix’s December slate already carries weight, and this series elevates it further. The project reunites celebrated creative talent and pairs two of Korea’s most acclaimed performers in roles that push them into darker, more volatile emotional territory. Directed by Lee Jeong-hyo – the filmmaker behind Crash Landing on You, Doona! and Romance Is a Bonus Book – the series blends character-driven storytelling with sharp thriller instincts, leaning into moral complexity rather than easy answers.
At the center of The Price of Confession is a reserved but fiercely principled art teacher whose quiet life fractures when a gruesome crime disrupts her community. Her world collides with that of a mysterious outsider – a woman with a troubled past who becomes entangled in the investigation. Their relationship forms the core of the series, and the performances bring a raw, layered intensity that anchors every twist.
Jeon Do-yeon, an award-winning actress celebrated for Kill Boksoon and Crash Course in Romance, delivers a restrained yet emotionally devastating portrayal as the teacher whose life unravels. Opposite her is Kim Go-eun, known to global viewers for Little Women, Goblin, and The King: Eternal Monarch. Here, she steps into one of her darkest roles to date – a woman caught between self-preservation and a desire to protect the only person who sees her humanity.
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Lee Jeong-hyo’s direction amplifies the tension through muted color palettes, coastal isolation, and an ever-present sense of dread. The series was produced by Studio Dragon – the powerhouse behind Stranger, My Mister, and Twenty-Five Twenty-One – ensuring polished production values and a meticulous, atmospheric world.
The show explores themes of justice, stigma, power imbalance, and how two women navigate a society ready to judge them before hearing the truth. It joins a growing wave of Korean thrillers that refuse to present morality as a straight line, instead asking viewers to sit uncomfortably in the gray.
All the key details about The Price of Confession
- Original title: The Price of Confession
- Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
- Country of production: South Korea
- Year of release: 2025
- Directed by: Lee Jeong-hyo
- Main cast: Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Go-eun
- Produced by: Studio Dragon
- Release date on Netflix: December 5, 2025
Release date on Netflix
The release on Netflix is set for December 5, 2025, streaming worldwide. If you enjoy character-driven thrillers and emotionally charged mysteries, mark the date – this is shaping up to be one of December’s most anticipated releases. ► WATCH ON NETFLIX: https://www.netflix.com/title/81757813
The emotional power of The Price of Confession rests not in its crime, but in the fragile bond between two women forced to confront their past, their fears, and the dangerous truths that bind them. If you love psychological thrillers on streaming, don’t miss this one.
Watch the trailer
In the meantime, here’s the official trailer teasing the atmosphere and characters of The Price of Confession.
