Here’s a complete guide to 10 new Korean drama series that will premiere in October 2023:
OCTOBER 6 | The Deal (Wavve)
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Synopsis: Three high school friends who got together for drinks after a long time end up getting trapped in a kidnapping trick done by them.
Based on: the webtoon, “Deal” by Woonam20 that won the Excellence Award at the 2020 NAVER webtoon and webnovel competition.
No of episodes: 8
Cast: Yoo Seung-ho, Kim Dong-hwi, Yoo Su-bin
Director: Lee Jung Gon
Network: Wavve
Streaming platform: Viki
Date: October 6, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
OCTOBER 7 | Strong Girl Nam Soon (JTBC)
Genre: Supernatural, Action, Crime
Also known as: Strong Woman Gang Nam-soon
Synopsis: The story of a daughter, mother, and grandmother with superhuman strength who get entangled with a drug case.
No of episodes: 16
Cast: Lee Yoo-mi, Kim Jung-eun, Kim Hae-sook, Ong Seong-wu, Byeon Woo-seok
Writer: Baek Mi-kyung
Director: Kim Jeong-sik
Network: JTBC
Streaming platform: Netflix
Date: October 7, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
OCTOBER 11 | A Good Day To Be A Dog (MBC)
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: A cursed woman who transforms into a dog everytime she kisses a man meets a traumatized man who is terrified of dogs and the only one who can break the woman’s curse.
Based on: the webtoon, “A Good Day to Be a Dog” by Lee Hye
No of episodes: 14
Cast: Cha Eun-woo, Park Gyu-young, Lee Hyun-woo
Writer: Baek In-ah
Director: Kim Dae-woong
Network: MBC
Streaming platform: Viu, Viki
Date: October 11, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
OCTOBER 13 | My Dearest Part 2 (MBC)
Genre: Historical, Romance
Also known as: Lovers
Synopsis: The story of a man who has no interest in life and marriage, and a woman who has two failed marriages but has a strong will to live and dreams of love again.
No of episodes: 10 (Part 1); 10 (Part 2)
Cast: Namgoong Min, Ahn Eun-jin, Lee Hak-joo, Lee Da-in
Writer: Hwang Jin Young
Director: Kim Sung Yong
Network: MBC
Streaming platform: Viki
Date: August 4, 2023 (Part 1); October 13, 2023 (Part 2)
Trailer and more updates here.
OCTOBER 14 | EVILIVE (ENA)
Genre: Noir, Crime, Thriller
Also known as: Biography of the Wicked; Evil Life
Synopsis: A struggling lawyer transforms into an elite villain after meeting an absolute villain.
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Shin Ha-kyun, Kim Young-kwang, Shin Jae-ha
Writers: Seo-hee, Lee Seung-hoon
Directors: Kim Jung-min, Kim Seong-min
Network: Genie TV / ENA
Streaming platform: TBA
Date: October 14, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
OCTOBER 20 | Doona! (Netflix)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Also known as: Lee Doona; The Girl Downstairs
Synopsis: A college student navigates life and school while dealing with a unique predicament — he’s living with a beautiful former K-pop sensation.
Based on: the webtoon, “Lee Doona!” by Min Songah
No of episodes: 9
Cast: Bae Suzy, Yang Se-jong
Director: Lee Jeong-hyo
Network: Netflix
Date: October 20, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
OCTOBER 23 | Hi Cookie (LG U+)
Genre: Fantasy, Thriller
Synopsis: A dangerous handmade cookie that fulfills a dream one day devours an elite high school student.
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Nam Ji-hyun, Choi Hyun-wook, Kim Moo-yeol, Jung Da-bin
Writer: Kang Han
Director: Song Min Yeop
Network: LG U+
Streaming platform: Netflix
Date: October 23, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
OCTOBER 28 | Castaway Diva (tvN)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Also known as: Diva Of The Deserted Island
Synopsis: A girl who dreams of becoming a singer gets drifted out onto a deserted island and rescued after 15 years, remaining positive about her life and dreams.
No of episodes: 12
Cast: Park Eun-bin, Chae Jong-hyeop, Kim Hyo-jin, Cha Hak-yeon, Kim Ju-hoon
Screenwriter: Park Hye Ryun
Director: Oh Choong Hwan
Network: tvN
Streaming platform: Netflix
Date: October 21, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
OCTOBER 30 | The Matchmakers (KBS2)
Genre: Historical, Romantic-comedy
Also known as: Wedding Match; The Wedding Battle
Synopsis: A young widow and a young widower struggle to marry off four young maidens who represent Joseon.
No of episodes: TBA
Cast: Rowoon, Cho Yi-hyun
Writer: Ha Soo-jin
Directors: Hwang Seung-gi, Kim Soo-jin
Network: KBS2
Streaming platform: Viu, Viki
Date: October 30, 2023
Trailer and more updates here.
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