Synopsis
Inside the nine hours of the 1979 Seoul military coup that decided Korea's next decade.
What makes 12.12: The Day worth watching
One of the highest-grossing Korean films of the 2020s.
12.12: The Day represents a strong example of south korea drama from the 2023 production cycle. Korean studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Drama and Historical elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Hwang Jung-min, Jung Woo-sung, Lee Sung-min, with strong supporting work from Park Hae-joon. It originally aired on Hive Media Corp, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch 12.12: The Day online
You can currently stream 12.12: The Day on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Hulu — see all Hulu Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
- Prime Video — see all Prime Video Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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