October is poised to be an exciting month for K-drama fans. This fall lineup features a diverse range of shows, including sweeping historical romances, fantastical wish-fulfillment stories, heartfelt family sagas, and sharp social commentaries. Whether you’re in the mood for palace intrigue, nostalgic 90s settings, or slice-of-life warmth, these new releases have something for everyone.
Let’s explore the five Korean dramas premiering this October.
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Genie, Make a Wish (Kim Woo-Bin, Suzy)
- Premiere Date: October 3, 2025
- Network: Netflix
- Schedule: Full 12-episode release
- Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Comedy
- Cast: Kim Woo-Bin, Suzy
This fantasy romantic comedy is set in modern-day Seoul, where ancient myths blend into everyday life. Kim Woo-Bin stars as Genie, a centuries-old spirit trapped in a lamp, tired of granting selfish human wishes. His fate changes when Suzy‘s Ki Ka-Young, a reserved script translator, accidentally summons him. Instead of making wishes, she questions desire, frustrating Genie and sparking a battle of wits. As Genie becomes involved in her life, he helps her reconnect with her dreams while learning what it means to be human.
With writer Kim Eun-Sook at the helm, viewers can expect sparkling banter, larger-than-life moments, and a romance that feels both magical and grounded.
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Would You Marry Me (Choi Woo-Sik, Jung So-Min)
- Premiere Date: October 10, 2025
- Network: SBS / Disney+
- Schedule: Fridays & Saturdays, 21:50 KST
- Genre: Romantic Comedy, Slice of Life
- Cast: Choi Woo-Sik, Jung So-Min
Set in bustling Seoul, this romantic comedy follows Yoo Me-Ri, a pragmatic office worker played by Jung So-Min, who enters a newlywed contest for a city apartment lease—but she’s not married. Desperate, she persuades her laid-back college acquaintance, Kim Woo-Joo (Choi Woo-Shik), to pretend to be her husband. As they navigate staged photo shoots and nosy relatives, they start to discover unexpected sides of each other.
With humorous misunderstandings and heartfelt moments, the drama explores how pretending to love someone can lead to real feelings.
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Typhoon Family (Lee Jun-Ho, Kim Min-Ha)
- Premiere Date: October 11, 2025
- Network: tvN / Netflix
- Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 21:20 KST
- Genre: Family Drama, Period, Coming-of-Age
- Cast: Lee Jun-Ho, Kim Min-Ha
Typhoon Family’ delves into South Korea’s 1997 IMF financial crisis, a time when many families lost their homes and jobs. Lee Jun-Ho stars as Kang Tae-Poong, the eldest son of a family business that collapses overnight. As he struggles to support his siblings and employees, he faces tough decisions that test his integrity. Kim Min-Ha plays Oh Mi-Seon, a woman whose livelihood is destroyed by the crisis, but she finds strength in rebuilding with Tae-Poong’s family.
At its core, the drama delves into the coexistence of love and resentment within families facing pressure. It examines how each family member copes with sacrifice and ambition in their own way. With its combination of emotional storytelling and social commentary, this series promises to be both poignant and thought-provoking.
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The Dream Life of Mr. Kim (Ryu Seung-Ryong)
- Premiere Date: October 25, 2025
- Network: JTBC
- Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 22:40 KST
- Genre: Drama, Slice of Life
- Cast: Ryu Seung-Ryong
The Dream Life of Mr. Kim’ is anticipated to be a heartwarming slice-of-life story. It follows Mr. Kim (Ryu Seung-Ryong), an ordinary man in his 40s who suddenly awakens to find himself living the life he has always dreamed of—complete with a prestigious job, a beautiful home, and relationships he never thought possible. As he enjoys this dreamlike new reality, he soon discovers that perfection comes with its own flaws.
Through comedic mishaps and heartfelt realizations, the series explores the “what ifs” we all carry and suggests that true happiness may lie in the simple, imperfect life we already have.
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Moon River (Kang Tae-Oh, Kim Se-Jeong)
- Premiere Date: October 31, 2025
- Network: MBC
- Schedule: Fridays & Saturdays, 21:50 KST
- Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Historical
- Cast: Kang Tae-Oh, Kim Se-Jeong
This captivating sageuk fantasy unfolds in the royal palace of Joseon, where Crown Prince Lee Kang (Kang Tae-Oh) and market girl Park Dal-Yi (Kim Se-Jeong) mysteriously swap souls. Suddenly, Lee Kang must adapt to the hardships of common life, while Dal-Yi navigates the treacherous world of royal politics.
Bound by fate, the two protagonists must uncover the reason behind their swap while grappling with themes of love, duty, and destiny. This drama promises a rich mix of romance and intrigue alongside stunning visuals.
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