Park Hae-soo clears up the title as The Price of Confession hits No. 1
Netflix mystery thriller The Price of Confession tops South Korea’s series chart two days after release, with Park Hae-soo explaining its title.
Netflix original series 'The Price of Confession' is continuing its box office success in the Korean content market immediately following its release. The 12-episode mystery thriller, released on December 5, 2025, rose to number one in the Netflix South Korea Top 10 series category on December 7, just two days after its debut. Dealing with the relationship between 'Yoon-su,' who is suspected of murdering her husband, and the mysterious figure 'Mo-eun,' who is called a witch, the work claimed the top spot in a short period despite its mature rating.
Park Hae-soo explains the meaning of 'The Price' paid through confession
Alongside the show's success, interpretations surrounding the meaning of the title have become a hot topic. In a recent interview, actor Park Hae-soo explained the exact meaning behind the title 'The Price of Confession.' He clarified that the title does not refer to a 'great person' (dae-ga), but rather to the 'price' (dae-ga) that must be paid through the act of confession.
This clarification stems from Park Hae-soo's remarks during the production press conference. At the time, when Park referred to the title as 'The Price of Confession' (using a term that could be read as a romance genre), online reactions suggested genre confusion between thriller and melodrama. Directed by Lee Jung-hyo and written by Jong-kwan Kwon, the drama completed filming from August 2024 to March 23, 2025.
Powerful presence of cast including Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun
The drama's gripping power comes from a cast led by Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun. Lead actress Jeon Do-yeon is an actor who has proven her acting skills through various works and won the Best Actress in a Film award at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards in 2025. Kim Go-eun has also established herself as a top-tier actress through her various roles and received the Best Actress award at the 34th Buil Film Awards in 2025.
A massive lineup of talented actors has joined the project, including Park Hae-soo, Jin Seon-kyu, Young June Choe, Lee Sang-hee, Kim Guk-hee, Lee Cho-hee, Un-Sun Chung, Lee Gyu-hoe, Lee Ha-yool, Lee Chae-yu, Nam Da-reum, Lee Mi-do, Kim Sun-young, Kim Da-heun, Kim Jung-don, Park Yi-jun, Lee Jae-in, Ham Sung-min, Kim Sang-ji, Hong Hwa-yeon, Jin Mi-sa, Kim Ae-jin, and Lee Jung-min. The plot unfolds around the confrontation between Yoon-su, who is framed as the suspect in her husband's death, and the mysterious Mo-eun.
