November 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible conclusion to the K-drama year, featuring a lineup that is intense, diverse, and star-studded. We’re looking at everything from the highly anticipated return of a legendary vigilante team to a dark psychological thriller starring one of Korea’s most talented young actresses, along with a twin role for a fan-favorite heartthrob. Whether you’re in the mood for high-octane action, a sweet yet complicated romance, or an exploration of the darker side of humanity, this month’s K-drama offerings have something for everyone.
Forget about the crisp autumn air, this November, the small screen is bringing the heat! Here’s your definitive sneak peek at the must-watch Korean dramas premiering this month.
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Last Summer (Lee Jae-Wook, Choi Sung-Eun)
- Premiere Date: November 1, 2025
- Network: KBS2
- Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 21:20
- Genre: Romance, Melodrama
- Cast: Lee Jae-Wook, Choi Sung-Eun
Lee Jae-Wook takes on the challenging role of twin brothers, Baek Do-Ha and Baek Do-Yeong, who were separated after their parents’ divorce. Do-Ha lives in the U.S. but returns to South Korea every summer for 21 days, staying in a duplex with his family. It is during these annual reunions that he spends time with his older brother, Do-Yeong, and their next-door neighbor, Song Ha-Kyeong (Choi Sung-Eun).
As children, Do-Ha and Ha-Kyeong often bickered, but over the years, she developed deep, unexpressed feelings for him. Now, as adults, Do-Ha is a talented architect and Ha-Kyeong is an architectural public official. They must confront an event from two years ago that has caused an irreversible rift in their lives.
The drama promises to deliver an emotionally complex exploration of a summer-only romance, intertwined with family secrets and the inevitable changes that come with adulthood. Lee Jae-Wook’s dual performance alone makes this a must-watch.
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Nice to Not Meet You (Lee Jung-Jae, Im Ji-Yeon)
- Premiere Date: November 3, 2025
- Network: tvN / Amazon Prime Video
- Schedule: Monday & Tuesday, 20:50
- Genre: Romantic Comedy
- Cast: Lee Jung-Jae, Im Ji-Yeon
The chemistry is already crackling with this unexpected pairing! Lee Jung-Jae stars as Im Hyun-Joon, a tremendously popular actor best known for his detective roles, who secretly dreams of becoming a master of melodrama. His life intertwines with that of Wi Jung-Sook, played by Im Ji-Yeon, an accomplished politics reporter whose career takes an unexpected turn. After getting entangled in a major corruption scandal, she loses her prestigious position and is humiliatingly reassigned to the entertainment department. As Hyun-Joon and Jung-Sook find themselves constantly crossing paths in both their professional and personal lives, they are compelled to confront their deeply ingrained professional biases.
This series promises to be a witty and mature romance that explores how two individuals from completely different worlds can help each other change and grow, whether they like it or not.
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The Manipulated (Ji Chang-Wook, Do Kyung-Soo)
- Premiere Date: November 5, 2025
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
- Cast: Ji Chang-Wook, Do Kyung-Soo
Get ready for a high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled drama! ‘The Manipulated,’ inspired by the 2017 hit movie ‘Fabricated City,’ brings back the film’s original lead, Ji Chang-Wook, along with screenwriter Oh Sang-Ho for a fresh take on the story.
In the series, Ji Chang-Wook portrays Park Tae-Jung, an ordinary man whose life is shattered when he is unjustly framed for a horrific crime and subsequently imprisoned. While behind bars, he uncovers a shocking truth: his entire misfortune was orchestrated by the enigmatic An Yo-han, portrayed by Do Kyung-Soo in a captivating villain role.
The series promises a gripping tale of wrongful imprisonment and meticulously calculated revenge, as Tae-Jung sets out to dismantle the man who destroyed his life. With this compelling cast and premise, viewers can expect edge-of-your-seat action and psychological suspense.
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Dear X (Kim You-Jung, Kim Young-Dae)
- Premiere Date: November 6, 2025
- Network: TVING
- Genre: Thriller, Psychological
- Cast: Kim You-Jung, Kim Young-Dae
Adapted from a popular webcomic, ‘Dear X’ is set to be one of the darkest psychological thrillers of the year. Kim You-Jung stars as Baek A-Jin, a top actress who is both brilliant and beautiful, yet carries a deeply troubling past. Having experienced domestic violence in her childhood, she learned to survive by suppressing her emotions and becoming a master manipulator who understands the hearts of others. While she presents a kind and generous exterior, she reveals her “devilish side” whenever provoked or when she needs to achieve her goals.
Alongside her is Yoon Joon-Seo, portrayed by Kim Young-Dae, the only person she truly trusts. However, in a shocking twist, Joon-Seo ultimately decides that he must bring about her downfall.
Prepare for a tense and morally ambiguous story that explores trauma, survival, and the ultimate act of betrayal.
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As You Stood By (Jeon So-Nee, Lee Yoo-Mi, Jang Seung-Jo, Lee Moo-Saeng)
- Premiere Date: November 7, 2025
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Thriller, Crime
- Cast: Jeon So-Nee, Lee Yoo-Mi, Jang Seung-Jo, Lee Moo-Saeng
Based on the Japanese novel ‘Naomi to Kanako,’ this Netflix series tells a chilling story of extreme female solidarity. Eun-Soo (played by Jeon So-Nee) is a saleswoman at a luxury goods retailer, haunted by trauma from her childhood. Her friend Hee-Soo (portrayed by Lee Yoo-Mi), a former children’s book writer, is trapped in a nightmarish situation due to the violence of her husband, Jin-Pyo (Jang Seung-Jo). Distressed by her friend’s suffering, Eun-Soo makes a drastic decision: the only way to save Hee-Soo is to kill Jin-Pyo. The two women conspire to carry out their plan, gaining an unexpected and powerful ally in Jin So-Baek (Lee Moo-Saeng), the CEO of Jingang Firm, who observes their intentions and chooses to help them.
This gripping narrative explores the desperation that drives people to crime and the complex bond between two women seeking freedom.
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Dynamite Kiss (Jang Ki-Yong, Ahn Eun-Jin)
- Premiere Date: November 12, 2025
- Network: SBS
- Schedule: Wednesday & Thursday, 22:00
- Genre: Romance, Comedy
- Cast: Jang Ki-Yong, Ahn Eun-Jin
This romantic comedy promises to be a delightful mix of workplace drama and accidental romance.
Jang Ki-Yong stars as Kong Ji-Hyeok, the sharp, passionate, and calm leader of the Mother TF team at a baby products company. His orderly life is thrown into chaos when his temporary team member, Ko Da-Rim (played by Ahn Eun-Jin), unexpectedly kisses him. Da-Rim is a single woman desperate for a permanent job, so much so that she lies about her background, claiming to be married with a child just to get hired. As she develops genuine and complicated feelings for her boss, Ji-Hyeok, the situation becomes both awkward and hilarious for both of them. This drama looks like the perfect mid-week pick-me-up.
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Heroes Next Door (Yoon Kye-Sang, Jin Sun-Kyu)
- Premiere Date: November 17, 2025
- Network: ENA, Coupang Play, Genie TV
- Schedule: Monday & Tuesday, 22:00
- Genre: Action-Comedy
- Cast: Yoon Kye-Sang , Jin Sun-Kyu
If you like your action mixed with a hearty dose of local charm and comedy, this is the one for you.
‘Heroes Next Door’ follows two former elite special forces operatives who have settled into ordinary lives. Choi Kang (played by Yoon Kye-Sang) is a former JDD special forces member now working as a simple insurance investigator. Kwak Byeong-Nam (played by Jin Sun-Kyu) is a former member of the HID counter-terrorism unit who now runs a small hardware store. Despite their heroic backgrounds, these men have little interest in national security or global peace; their primary focus is on their families and their neighborhood. When trouble arises in their community, they join forces with neighbors like the supermarket owner and the director of a martial arts gym to form a local commando unit.
Expect high-quality action sequences paired with fantastic comedic chemistry.
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Taxi Driver 3 (Lee Je-Hoon, Kim Eui-Sung, Pyo Ye-Jin, Jang Hyuk-Jin, Bae Yoo-Ram)
- Premiere Date: November 21, 2025
- Network: SBS / Viu
- Schedule: Friday & Saturday, 21:50-23:10
- Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Cast: Lee Je-Hoon, Kim Eui-Sung, Pyo Ye-Jin, Jang Hyuk-Jin, Bae Yoo-Ram
The Rainbow Taxi Company is back in action! The most anticipated return of the month, “Taxi Driver 3,” sees the entire beloved main cast return for another round of high-octane vigilante justice.
Following the tremendous success of its first two seasons, this third installment will undoubtedly continue the adventures of Kim Do-Ki (Lee Je-Hoon), the driver who executes elaborate revenge schemes for victims failed by the legal system. Under the leadership of Jang Sung-Chul (Kim Eui-Sung) and with the brilliant tech support of Ahn Go-Eun (Pyo Ye-Jin), alongside the hilarious engineering duo of Choi Kyung-Koo (Jang Hyuk-Jin) and Park Jin-Eon (Bae Yoo-Ram), the team will once again confront the powerful, corrupt, and morally bankrupt figures preying on the weak.
Get ready for more slick disguises, thrilling fight scenes, and the cathartic relief that only a “revenge call” can deliver. This season is guaranteed to dominate the weekend ratings!
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