Your True Blue K-Drama New Year’s Eve Playbook, With Yang Gwan-Sik, Baek Gang-Hyeok and More!
- riya siddacharjee
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
New Year’s Eve is basically a K-drama finale disguised as a party. There is drama, chaos, emotional monologues in your head, and that one moment where you stare at the clock like your life depends on it. This night is not about resolutions—it is about choosing your character arc. Embrace your inner true-blue K-drama character from the 2025 series-there’s no better time than now!
In true K-drama style, every moment feels cinematic and slightly overdramatic. So dress up, show up, and act like the camera is always rolling. Because when the clock hits 12, it is not just a new year - it is a new season, and you are absolutely the main character.
Here are 5 characters from the 2025 K-drama series that you can turn into.
Go Youn-jung - Oh Yi-yeong (Resident Playbook)
Be like Oh Yi-yeong, easygoing on the outside, slightly unhinged on the inside. She moves through the night freely, has fun without overthinking, goes on secret dates, and says random things. Just be like her and try to overcome hiccups, if the cake runs out, the turkey turns dry, or the wine disappears.
She stays calm in her own chaotic way and makes decisions based on the moment, not fear. As a young obstetrics and gynaecology resident at Yulje Medical Center’s Jongno branch, she handles pressure every single day. Compared to that, New Year’s Eve chaos is harmless. Let it happen. Laugh through it.
Park Bo-young - Yoo Mi-ji (Our Unwritten Seoul)
Be like Yoo Mi-ji from Our Unwritten Seoul and move through life with carefree courage. Even when you do not fully understand what lies ahead, do not back out. She literally exchanged lives with her sister, Yoo Mi-rae, and still chose to embrace change.
On New Year’s Eve, take things slowly and let the moment breathe. Enjoy the space, the time, and the quiet excitement of not knowing what comes next. Despite past hurdles, Yoo Mi-ji chose life again and again. Do the same, because the new year always offers more than you expect.
Ju Ji-hoon - Baek Gang-hyeok (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
Be like Baek Gang-hyeok from The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call and carry quiet confidence into the night. Stay sharp, stay calm, and be the one people rely on when things go wrong. When someone feels overwhelmed or lost, step in without hesitation.
His years of intense medical experience made him fearless under pressure, whether saving patients in minutes or midair in a helicopter. You may not be in an emergency room, but the energy is the same. This New Year’s Eve, be brave, dependable, and present when someone needs you most.
Lee Byung-hun - Hwang In-ho / Frontman (Squid Game 3)
Be like Hwang In-ho, the Frontman from Squid Game, and observe more than you react. Notice everything, but do not rush to respond. If someone eats your chocolate cookie, remember it, but do not act on it immediately.
Let bygones be bygones while keeping your awareness sharp. Be subtle, be patient, and wait for the right moment. In the end, choose empathy and quiet sincerity. Sometimes the strongest actions are done without words.
Park Bo-gum - Yang Gwan-sik (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
Be like Yang Gwan-sik from When Life Gives You Tangerines and live with honesty and warmth. He is the kind of person who makes everyone feel safe just by being there. A devoted husband, a loving father, and a man guided by ethics, he chooses what is right even when it costs him something. His sacrifices are silent, and his love is steady.
This New Year’s Eve, carry that green-flag energy. Be truthful, be kind, and emit a positive aura, because when you become a Gwan-sik, your Oh Ae-sun will never be far away.
Final Thoughts
New Year’s Eve is about character development. In true K-drama fashion, it is the night where emotions peak, chaos feels poetic, and small moments mean everything. Choose your arc and live it fully, whether that means being fearless, calm, observant, kind, or beautifully unhinged.
Let the night unfold without control or regret. When the clock hits twelve, do not chase the future. Welcome it. The old season ends softly, the new one begins quietly, and you step forward exactly as you are. Main character energy confirmed. Happy New Year in advance from Dojeon Media to readers.