12.12: The Day (2023)
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12.12: The Day is streaming in South Korea on Netflix.
What the audience says
12.12: The Day sits near the top of Korean films on audience ratings. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 156 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 142-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 22m on it?
2h 22m of Korean drama, leaning thriller, not one for younger kids. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 156 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 22m |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Thriller |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kim Sung-soo
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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