Hey, K-Drama fans! October has been quite the month for new shows, hasn't it? With so many releases, it's easy to miss out on some really good ones. But don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's our simple guide to the best Korean dramas that dropped this October. Trust us, you'll want to add these to your watchlist!
- October 6: "The Deal"
- October 7: "Strong Girl Nam Soon"
- October 11: “A Good Day to Be A Dog”
- October 13: “My Dearest” (Part 2)
- October 14: “Evilive”
- October 20: “Doona!”
- October 23: “High Cookie”
- October 23: “The Third Marriage”
- October 28: “Castaway Diva”
- October 28:“Perfect Marriage Revenge”
- October 30: “The Matchmakers”
Excited for this month's K-Drama releases? We've got it sorted for you. Below are the full details:
The Deal
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Genre: Crime thriller Mystery
Number of Episodes: 8
Main Cast: Yoo Seung-Ho, Kim Dong-Hwi, Yoo Su-Bin, and Lee Joo-Young
Director: Lee Jung-Gon
Writer: Woo Nam 20 (webcomic)
Released Date: October 6, 2023
Ongoing
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Once a promising soccer player, Lee Joon-Sung (Yoo Seung-Ho) has since lost his way. As he tries to start afresh, he's unwittingly dragged into a hasty kidnapping scheme by his old schoolmate, Song Jae-Hyo (Kim Dong-Hwi), targeting another former classmate, the wealthy Park Min-Woo (Yoo Su-Bin). As past connections resurface, the three find their fates intertwined in unexpected ways.
Strong Girl Nam Soon
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Number of Episodes: 16
Main Cast: Lee Yoo-Mi, Kim Jung-Eun, Kim Hae-Sook, Ong Seong-Wum, and Byeon Woo-Seok
Director: Kim Jung-Sik
Writer: Baek Mi-Kyeong
Released Date: October 7, 2023
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After going missing as a child in Mongolia, Gang Nam-Soon (Lee Yoo-Mi) with innate superhuman strength returns to Gangnam, Seoul in search of her family. Reuniting with her wealthy mother, Hwang Geum-Ju (Kim Jung-Eun), and grandmother, Gil Joong-Gan, both sharing her unique strength, they find themselves entangled in a Gangnam drug case. Assisting Detective Kang Hee-Sik (Ong Seong-Wu) on the case, Nam-Soon finds herself drawn to him.
A Good Day to Be A Dog
Genre: Romance, Fantasy
Number of Episodes: TBA
Main Cast: Park Gyu-Young, Cha Eun-Woo, Lee Hyun-Woo, Yoon Hyun-Soo, and Kim Yi-Kyeong
Director: Kim Dae-Woong
Writer: Lee Hye (webcomic), Baek In-A
Released Date: October 11, 2023
Ongoing
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Han Hae-Na (Park Gyu-Young) is a high school teacher with a family curse that turns them into dogs at midnight for 6 hours if they kiss someone, only reverting back after a kiss from the same person. When an intoxicated Hae-Na accidentally kisses her aloof colleague, Jin Seo-Won (Cha Eun-Woo), she becomes desperate for a second kiss to break the nightly cycle. However, Seo-Won, a charismatic teacher popular among students, harbours a deep-seated fear of dogs due to childhood trauma.
My Dearest (Part 2)
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Genre: Historical drama Melodrama Romance
Number of Episodes: 10
Main Cast: Namkoong Min, and Ahn Eun-Jin
Director: Kim Sung-Yong
Writer: Hwang Jin-Young
Released Date: October 13, 2023
Upcoming
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Amidst the tumult of the Qing invasion of the Joseon era, a love story unfolds. Lee Jang-Hyun (Namkoong Min), a man with a concealed dark past, emerges mysteriously within the elite circles, presenting himself as upbeat but harbouring hidden pains. His life takes an unforeseen turn when he encounters Yoo Gil-Chae (Ahn Eun-Jin), a confident and radiant noblewoman. As they navigate the chaos of the invasion, their love blossoms and Gil-Chae evolves as an individual.
Evilive
Genre: Crime Noir
Number of Episodes: TBA
Main Cast: Shin Ha-Kyun, Kim Young-Kwang, and Shin Jae-Ha
Director: Kim Jung-Min, Kim Sung-Min
Writer: Seo Hee, Lee Seung-Hoon
Released Date: October 14, 2023
Upcoming
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Han Dong-Soo (Shin Ha-Kyun), a pragmatic lawyer known for taking on random cases, harbours a concealed darkness within him. This dormant side gets provoked, leading him towards malevolence. Assisting him in sourcing clients is his younger half-brother, Han Beom-Jae (Shin Jae-Ha), who works in a second-hand computer store. Beom-Jae, however, senses an unsettling change in Dong-Soo after introducing him to a particular case.
This challenging case centres around Seo Do-Young (Kim Young-Kwang), the second-in-command of a criminal syndicate. Formerly a baseball player, Do-Young's outward charm masks a deep-seated and unpredictable ruthlessness.
Doona!
Genre: Romance
Number of Episodes: 9
Main Cast: Bae Suzy, Yang Se-Jong, Park Se-Wan, Kim Do-Wan, and Kim Min-Ho
Director: Lee Jung-Hyo
Writer: Min Song-Ah (webcomic)
Released Date: October 20, 2023
Upcoming
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Former idol Lee Doo-Na (Bae Suzy), once the shining star of her girl group, shocks everyone with an abrupt retirement. Now living a reclusive life in a shared house near a university, she seldom ventures out. This quiet routine is disrupted when Lee Won-Joon (Yang Se-Jong), a kind-hearted university student with an unremarkable past, moves into the same house. Drawn to Won-Joon's genuine warmth, Doo-Na finds solace in his company, and an unexpected attraction blossoms between them.
High Cookie
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Youth, Fantasy
Number of Episodes: 20
Main Cast: Nam Ji-Hyun and Choi Hyun-Wook
Director: Song Min-Yeop
Writer: Kang Han
Released Date: October 20, 2023
Upcoming
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When a magical cookie that grants wishes with just one bite emerges, people find themselves entangled in its beguiling allure and the troubles it brings.
Choi Soo-Young (Nam Ji-Hyun) sacrificed her high school education at 18 to work in a factory and support her family. Her world is thrown into chaos when her younger sibling gets ensnared by the cookie's effects. She's determined to remedy the situation, no matter what it takes.
Seo Ho-Soo (Choi Hyun-Wook) is a standout student from a financially struggling background, attending Junghan High, the nation's elite school. He's often underestimated by his wealthier peers, despite his top-tier academic prowess.
Yoo Sung-Pil (Kim Moo-Yul), a university admissions consultant with questionable ethics, mysteriously takes up a position at Junghan High, advising its third-year students. Despite his unrequested presence, he's got plans that might intertwine with the lives of Soo-Young and Ho-Soo.
The Third Marriage
Genre: Romance, Drama, Revenge
Number of Episodes: TBA
Main Cast: Oh Seung-A and Yoon Sun-Woo
Director: Lee Jae-Jin, Kang Tae-Heum
Writer: Seo Hyun-Joo
Released Date: October 23, 2023
Upcoming
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Raised in an orphanage, Jung Da-Jung (Oh Seung-A) is a beacon of resilience and positivity, working tirelessly to carve out a life for herself. While she faces adversity head-on, a revelation that her life has been deceitfully manipulated drives her to seek vengeance on the perpetrator.
Enter Wang Yo-Han (Yoon Sun-Woo). At first glance, he may come off as aloof and critical, but beneath the surface, he's genuinely kind-hearted. As their paths cross, Yo-Han gradually finds himself drawn to Da-Jung, emotions he hadn't anticipated emerging to the forefront.
Castaway Diva
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Number of Episodes: TBA
Main Cast: Park Eun-Bin and Chae Jong-Hyeop
Director: Oh Choong-Hwan
Writer: Park Hye-Ryun
Released Date: October 28, 2023
Upcoming
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Once an optimistic girl from an island, Seo Mok-Ha (Park Eun-Bin) had dreams of gracing stages as a singer. Setting out for an audition in Seoul, her aspirations are put on hold when she finds herself stranded on a deserted island. A decade and a half later, she's rescued, reentering a world vastly different from what she remembered. Despite the challenges of readjusting, Mok-Ha's spirit remains undeterred, and her dream of becoming a diva burns brighter than ever.
Perfect Marriage Revenge
Genre: Revenge Romance
Number of Episodes: TBA
Main Cast: Sung Hoon and Jung Yoo-Min
Director: Oh Sang-Won
Writer: Young (webcomic), Lee Beom-Bae (webcomic), Jerryball (webcomic), Im Seo-Ra
Released Date: October 28, 2023
Upcoming
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Painter Han Yi-Joo (Jung Yoo-Min), adopted into the affluent Hanwool Financial Group family, always felt like an outsider. Not only was she distant from her adoptive parents, but she also discovered her husband, Jung Se-Hyeok, was in love with her younger sister, Han Yoo-Ra (Jin Ji-Hee). Tragedy strikes when, upon this realization, she dies in a car accident.
However, fate grants her a second chance. Waking up in the past, before her marriage, she decides to alter her destiny. Seeking revenge and a new future, she breaks off her engagement with Jung Se-Hyeok and pursues Seo Do-Kook (Sung Hoon), the heir to the Taeja Group and her sister's desired match. They strike a contract marriage, but Do-Kook, he hopes their union evolves into genuine love.
The Matchmakers
Genre: Historical Romantic comedy
Number of Episodes: TBA
Main Cast: Ro Woon and Cho Yi-Hyun
Director: Hwang Seung-Ki, Kim Soo-Jin
Writer: Ha Soo-Jin
Released Date: October 30, 2023
Upcoming
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Young prodigy Sim Jung-Woo (Ro Woon) had it all - brains, looks, and the prestigious title of being the youngest top scorer in the state examination. However, fate had other plans when, on his wedding day, the princess tragically died, rendering him the most ill-fated man in the Joseon period. Bound by customs, he's left without a position and forbidden to remarry.
Enter the vivacious widow, Jung Soon-Deok (Cho Yi-Hyun). Known to the elite as the wife of the vice-premier's second son, she moonlights as the renowned matchmaker Yeojoo-daek, also selling women's treasures on the side. As their paths intertwine, Jung-Woo and Soon-Deok find a new purpose - uniting older singles in matrimony, bringing love and hope amidst their own complicated destinies.
(Source: AsianWiki)
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