All sorts of intriguing and delightful stories are coming to the roster of October 2023 Korean Dramas.
At the same time, an assortment of genres will amuse K-Drama fans from romance, fantasy, thriller and historical series.
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MONDAY-TUESDAY
Twinkling Watermelon (tvN)
My Lovely Boxer (KBS2) *Finale Oct 2WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
Destined With You (JTBC)
The Kidnapping Day (ENA)
The Killing Vote (SBS) *Thursday only
The Worst of Evil (Disney+) *Wednesday OnlyFRIDAY-SATURDAY
My Dearest Part 1 (MBC)
The Escape of the Seven (SBS)SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun (tvN)
Behind Your Touch (JTBC)
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Coming Up: October 2023 Korean Dramas
Ballerina | Oct 6 | Netflix
- Streaming Site: Netflix
In Ballerina, grieving the loss of a best friend she couldn’t protect, an ex-bodyguard sets out to fulfill her dear friend’s last wish: a sweet, sweet revenge. The new Netflix film stars Jeon Jong Seo and Kim Ji Hoon.
WATCH: Jeon Jong Seo Prepares For Merciless and Ruthless Revenge In Netflix Film “Ballerina”
The Deal | Oct 6 | Wavve
- Streaming Site: Wavve
The Deal is billed as a thriller drama about a 10 billion kidnapping case where two young men accidentally kidnap their friend. It follows the interesting premise of yesterday’s friend, today’s hostage, and tomorrow’s accomplice.
“The Deal” Lays Out Character Situations In Unveiled Ominous Posters
Strong Girl Nam Soon | Oct 7 | JTBC
- Streaming Site: Netflix
Strong Girl Nam Soon broadens the worldview of the 2017 JTBC hit series Strong Girl Bong Soon. It is regarded as the first series to feature the first female superhero in a Korean drama.
The spinoff focuses on a drug crime story in Gangnam among Bong-soon’s relatives: cousin Nam-soon and her mother Geum-ju and grandmother Joong-gan.
In the drama, Kim Jung Eun portrays Geum-ju, a well-off mother who has lived a life burning with a sense of justice. She has obsessively done good things with a driven attitude to find her lost daughter.
Squid Game star and rising actress Lee Yoo Mi plays Nam-soon, Geum-ju’s daughter in the story. Seasoned actress Kim Hae Sook suits up as Nam-soon’s grandmother Gil Joong-gan. All of them have the super-strength ability passed on from their ancestors on the mother’s side.
A Good Day To Be A Dog | Oct 11 | MBC
- Streaming Site: Viu
Adapted from the Naver webtoon of the same name, A Good Day To Be A Dog revolves around Han Hae-na (Park Gyu-young), a seemingly ordinary high school teacher, who lives with her family’s curse of turning into a dog after a kiss. The only way to break the curse is if she kisses the same man again while she’s in the form of a dog.
The catch? The only one who can break the spell, Seo-won (Cha Eun-woo), is deathly afraid of dogs. Watch on to see if Hae-na can successfully lift the curse in this quirky K-drama.
My Dearest Part 2 | Oct 13 | MBC
- Streaming Site: Wavve
Returning with a more heartbreaking love story, My Dearest Part 2 continues the story of Lee Jang-hyun (Namgoong Min) and Yu Gil-chae(Ahn Eun Jin) . The first part boasts overwhelming popularity due to countless factors such as a solid narrative, powerful storytelling, idyllic dialogues, and dazzling visuals that capture beautiful places all over the country.
The delicate yet powerful directing and actors’ heart-wrenching performances also decorated MBC’s prized historical series this year.
Evilive
Starring Shin Ha Kyun, Kim Young Kwang & Shin Jae Ha – this drama tells the story of a down-to-earth and hardworking lawyer who inevitably gives in to desire and transforms into an elite villain while taking viewers into a gritty world.
Doona! | Oct 20 | Netflix
- Streaming Site: Netflix
Doona! traces the fates of Lee Won-jun, a college student, and the enigmatic ex-K-Pop idol, Lee Doona, as they meet and fall in love while living in a sharehouse.
Suzy, lauded for Anna, Start-Up and While You Were Sleeping, plays Doona, an ex-idol. Alongside, Yang Se Jong, known for Still 17, Dr. Romantic 1 & 2, embodies Won-jun, anchoring Doona’s stormy voyage. Showcasing a stellar combination–especially with Suzy’s dual credibility as a K-pop sensation and seasoned actress– the series is highly anticipated.
“Doona!” Lead Stars Introduce Their Characters, Parades Filming Photos
Castaway Diva | Oct 28 | tvN
- Streaming Site: Netflix
Castaway Diva narrates the story of Mok-ha, a woman who dreams of becoming a diva but gets stranded on an uninhabited island.
Backed up by Baram Pictures and Kakao Entertainment, the series also boasts a brilliant creative team. Leading the production is Director Oh Choong Hwan of Big Mouth and Hotel Del Luna fame. Penning the script is Park Hye Ryun who wrote heartwarming and inspiring dramas such as Dream High and Pinocchio.
“Castaway Diva” Features Park Eun Bin In Main Poster and Character Stills
Perfect Marriage Revenge | Oct 28 | MBN
- Streaming Site: Viu
Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, Perfect Marriage Revenge is a gripping melodrama where Han Yi-joo (Jung Yoo-min), unloved by her family, gets a second chance at life after a tragic accident.
Determined to change her fate and seek revenge, she breaks off her engagement to her unfaithful husband and forms an agreement with Seo Do-guk (Sung Hoon), a smart and handsome heir to the Taeja Group, where they agree to marry not for love, but for their own selfish goals.
What starts as a calculated move for vengeance soon becomes a complex web of emotions, as their marriage starts to feel all too real. Can love bloom amidst the turmoil of secrets and family rivalries?
The Matchmakers | Oct 30 | KBS2
- Streaming Site: Viu
Set in the Joseon Dynasty, two young widowers Jung Soon-deok (Cho Yi-hyun) and Shim Jung-woo (Rowoon) are pressured by the royal family to marry off four young maidens representing Joseon.
With differing values towards marriage, will the two be able to find common ground and succeed in their mission?
“The Matchmakers” Drops Striking Character Poster of Rowoon and Cho Yi Hyun
Update your watch list with new stories coming from October 2023 Korean Dramas!
Photos/Videos: Respective networks and production companies of aforementioned K-Dramas.
