Edited by Hong Hyun Jung
Translated by Kim Hoyeun
Brewing Love (11/4)
Kim Se Jeong returns to romantic comedy, reuniting with Business Proposal director Park Sun Ho. Brewing Love tells the story of a top saleswoman at a brewery (Kim Se Jeong), who’s used to hiding her emotions, and the perceptive brewery owner (Lee Jong Won) who can read people like a book. Like beers with different flavors and aromas, this lighthearted tale follows two very different people slowly blending into each other’s lives. Fans are curious to see what chemistry Kim’s bright and upbeat energy will create with Lee Jong Won.
Gangnam B-Side (11/6)
Ji Chang Wook is back with another intense transformation. Gangnam B-Side is a thriller about three people entangled in a search for Gangnam nightclub star Jae Hee (BIBI) who has vanished. The trio includes a detective (Jo Woo Jin), a prosecutor (Ha Yoon Kyung), and a mysterious broker (Ji Chang Wook), each with their own reasons for pursuing her. Focusing on Gangnam’s dark underbelly, the drama promises fresh intrigue, and after its premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival, it has already received praise for its thrilling storyline.
>> ‘Gangnam B-Side’ Takes Busan by Storm, Critics and Audiences Rave
Face Me (11/6)
After standout performances in Crash and No Gain No Love, respectively, Lee Min Ki and Han Ji Hyeon team up for a medical crime drama. Face Me tells the story of a cynical plastic surgeon (Lee Min Ki) and an impassioned detective (Han Ji Hyeon) who uncover the truth behind crimes through reconstructive surgery on victims. With its unique premise of assisting crime victims with serious injuries while investigating their cases, the show brings an intriguing new angle to the genre.
The Fiery Priest 2 (11/8)
Five years after its first season, the beloved comedic crime drama The Fiery Priest returns. This season follows fiery priest Kim Hae Il (Kim Nam Gil) as he heads to Busan to take on a drug cartel. Supporting characters Lee Ha Nee and Kim Sung Kyun are also back to reprise their roles as essential allies. The Busan setting brings in new faces too, with Sung Joon as villain Kim Hong Shik, Seo Hyun Woo as a new prosecutor, and BIBI as a fiery detective. Audiences are eager to see if this season can once again dominate screens. (also stream on Disney Plus)
Mr. Plankton (11/8)
Woo Do Hwan and Lee Yoo Mi take on lead roles in a fresh romantic comedy. Mr. Plankton follows a terminally ill man embarking on his final journey, unexpectedly joined by a woman who has just been diagnosed with early menopause and forced to travel with him. Written by Cho Yong of It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, the drama promises both humor and heartfelt moments. After the trailer’s release, fans are already buzzing about the chemistry between the two actors.
Marry You (11/16)
Lee Yi Kyung, known for playing the worst kind of husband in Marry My Husband earlier this year, returns to the role of a humble countryman. Marry You tells the story of a government worker (Jung Ha Na) assigned the daunting task of marrying off a single man (Lee Yi Kyung) from an island community. Fans are eager to see Lee’s transformation from his previous “cheater” role to this warmhearted islander.
Parole Examiner Lee (11/18)
In tvN’s new Monday-Tuesday drama, Parole Examiner Lee, Go Soo stars as Lee Han Shin, a former lawyer turned parole officer who’s committed to stopping criminals who abuse the parole system. Known for his clever tactics, Lee takes justice into his own hands. Joining him is Girls’ Generation’s Kwon Yuri as an ace detective working by his side. Audiences can look forward to seeing the chemistry and humor in the partnership between Go Soo and Kwon Yuri.
When the Phone Rings (11/22)
Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin take on the roles of a strictly business-oriented couple. When the Phone Rings—adapted from a popular web novel—follows the story of a married couple in their third year of an arranged marriage. Their cool relationship takes a sudden turn when Hong Hee Joo (Chae Soo Bin) is kidnapped and her husband, Baek Sa Eon (Yoo Yeon Seok), receives a mysterious threat call. The suspense lies in uncovering the secrets between them as their relationship transforms. (will also stream on Netflix)
Love Your Enemy (11/23)
Ju Ji Hoon and Jung Yu Mi make their return to romance in this heartwarming series. Love Your Enemy follows two people who share the same birthdate and name, only to reunite 18 years after a painful breakup. The trailer has sparked excitement for their comeback in the romantic genre, especially as fans anticipate Jung Yu Mi’s performance, known for her popularity in past romance hits like I Need Romance and Discovery of Love. Plus, the unique charm of a romance led by actors in their 40s adds even more appeal.
The Trunk (11/29)
Based on Kim Ryeo Ryeong’s acclaimed novel, The Trunk revolves around an eerie discovery—a trunk floating by a lakeshore—that reveals a secretive marriage service and the peculiar relationship between its two central characters. Seo Hyun Jin plays No In Ji, head of a fixed-term marriage service agency named NM that fixes its clients a marriage life with their dream spouses. Gong Yoo plays Han Jeong Won, a music producer who believes that all marriages are deceit in disguise.
Family Matters (11/29)
Family Matters follows a mother with the extraordinary ability to edit memories at will as she and her family work together to bring down a group of villains. The cast is led by Bae Doona, joined by Ryoo Seung Bum, Baek Yoon Sik, and rising talents Lomon and Lee Su Hyun.
The Tale of Lady Ok (11/30)
Following her success in The Glory, Lim Ji Yeon is keeping things busy, and this time, she’s returning with a historical drama. The Tale of Lady Ok tells the story of Ok Tae Young (Lim Ji Yeon), a woman with a fake name, identity, and husband, and her fierce survival journey alongside Cheon Seung Hwi (Choo Young Woo), an artist willing to risk his life to protect her. Set in the rigidly stratified society of Joseon, Lim Ji Yeon‘s portrayal of a slave woman struggling through harsh conditions promises to showcase a powerful new side to her acting.
Edited Hong Hyun Jung: I am a K-content guide who publishes various articles for people to enjoy Korean movies and dramas deeper and richer. I’ll introduce you to the works that you can laugh, cry and sympathize with.
