8 New K-Dramas We’re Counting Down the Days for in October 2025!

After a busy month of September, October welcomes us with a smaller selection of dramas. But fear not, my fellow Korean drama fans! From the Kim Woo-bin & Suzy reunion to Lee Jun-ho’s return to the small screen, this month promises some extraordinary stories that we’re counting down the days for. October will also see the return of our classic 16-episode format and even soul-swapping sageuks! Exciting, huh? So, without further ado, here are 7 new K-dramas coming out in October 2025!

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• Release date: October 3rd, 2025
• Network: Netflix
• Episodes: 13
• Main cast: Kim Woo-bin, Bae Suzy, Ahn Eun-jin, Steve Noh, Ko Kyu-pil, and Lee Joo-young
• Where have I seen these people before? The long-awaited Uncontrollably Fond reunion is here! If you don’t know what I’m talking about, Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy played the leads in KBS2’s heartbreaking romance Uncontrollably Fond in 2016. Since then, Woo-bin has led tvN’s Our Blues and Netflix’s Black Knight. Suzy, meanwhile, has led SBS’s marvellous While You Were Sleeping, tvN’s hit Start Up, and Netflix’s Doona!, among others. You might remember Ahn Eun-jin from tvN’s Hospital Playlist series or MBC’s My Dearest. Steve Noh was last seen in Apple TV+’s Pachinko 2, the one-and-only Ko Kyu-pil has just had a supporting role in Disney+’s Twelve, and Lee Joo-young’s last television role was in Netflix’s Aema.
• Writer: Kim Eun-sook (from Netflix’s The Glory, tvN’s Mr Sunshine, and tvN’s Goblin, among many other hits)
• Directors: Lee Byung-hun (from JTBC’s Be Melodramatic) and Ahn Gil-ho (from Netflix’s The Glory and Prime Video’s Marry My Husband: Japan)

I’ll leave you with Netflix’s official synopsis:

Kim Woo-bin, a devilish genie freed after a thousand years, has long thrived on corrupting humans through their deepest desires. His newest master, however, is Ka-young (Suzy) — a stoic woman completely unmoved by emotions. Instead of wishing, she confronts Genie with a shocking “best-of-five” bet: if his claim that humans inevitably turn corrupt proves true, she’ll make all her wishes — and then give up her life.

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• Release date: October 3rd, 2025
• Network: Heavenly, TVING & Wavve (internationally, you can watch it on GagaOOLala, FOD & iQIYI)
• Episodes: 12
• Main cast: Hwang Jae-wook, Lee Cha-min, Kang Chan-woo, and Nam Taek-jun
• Where have I seen these people before? This is the first time Hwang, Lee, Kang, and Nam are leading a K-drama!
• Writers: Heo So-hee and Park Ji-yoon
• Director: Park Ji-yoon

Aspiring actor Geum Bok (Lee Cha-min) is a naive young man who gets scammed as soon as he moves to Seoul by Bi Hyeong (Hwang Jae-wook), the Goblin King. This encounter brings Geum Bok to Bi Hyeong’s home, where they will live together with Gil Dal (Kang Chan-woo), Bi Hyeong’s loyal bodyguard. Soon, Geum Bok crosses paths with plastic surgeon Ji Gwi (Nam Taek-jun), a gumiho (nine-tailed fox) himself. Little does Ji Gwi know that Geum Bok will lead him back to his first love, Gil Dal. As Geum Bok navigates the unique natures and desires of these three mystical beings, he embarks on a journey of romance, horror, and suspense.

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• Release date: October 10th, 2025
• Network: SBS (internationally, you can watch it on Disney+)
• Episodes: 12
• Main cast: Choi Woo-sik and Jung So-min
• Where have I seen these people before? Choi Woo-shik was last seen in Netflix’s Melo Movie, but you might also recognise him from SBS’s Our Beloved Summer or Netflix’s A Killer Paradox. Jung So-min led tvN’s Love Next Door last year, but I’m sure you remember her from tvN’s Because This Is My First Life or Alchemy of Souls.
• Writer: Lee Ha-na (from Disney+’s Rookie Cops)
• Directors: Song Hyun-wook (from tvN’s Serendipity’s Embrace and ENA/Genie TV’s The Midnight Studio) and Hwang In-hyeok (from KBS2’s Doctor Prisoner)

Kim Woo-joo (Choi Woo-sik) is the fourth-generation heir of Myungsoondang, South Korea’s first bakery. A skilled marketing team leader, Woo-joo is a logical person who is determined to dedicate his life to the family business. Meanwhile, Yoo Me-ri (Jung So-min) is a quirky, outspoken designer whose company works with Myungsoondang. She has just broken off her engagement with her cheating fiancé and found out that the lease for their new home was a fraud. In the midst of this mess, she receives news that she’s won a special prize for newlyweds: a top-class townhouse. Now single, she needs to find a way to keep the prize. Me-ri then decides to ask Kim Woo-joo, who has the same name as her ex-fiancé, to enter a contract marriage with her for 90 days.

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• Release date: October 11th, 2025
• Network: tvN (internationally, you can watch it on Netflix)
• Episodes: 16
• Main cast: Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha
• Where have I seen these people before? The lovely Lee Jun-ho has led several unforgettable K-dramas, such as JTBC’s Just Between Lovers, MBC’s The Red Sleeve and JTBC’s hit King the Land. Just as extraordinary is the talented Kim Min-ha, who has gained international recognition for her leading role in Apple TV+’s Pachinko. She’s also led TVING’s Way Back Love and was part of the cast of Disney+’s Light Shop.
• Writer: Jang Hyun
• Directors: Lee Na-jeong (from tvN’s See You in My 19th Life) and Kim Dong-hwi

Here’s Netflix official description of the series:

[Typhoon Family] explores the struggles and transformations of youth thrust into adulthood by circumstance, capturing the spirit of resilience and hope in uncertain times.

In Typhoon Family, Lee Jun-ho, who previously starred in King the Land, plays Kang Tae-poong, once part of Apgujeong’s so-called “Orange Tribe” — a group of affluent youth in the 1990s known for their bold fashion and carefree lifestyle. Tae-poong’s world is turned upside down when he unexpectedly becomes the CEO of a failing trading company, forcing him to give up luxury for responsibility and face the realities of survival.

Joining him is Kim Min-ha, known for Pachinko, as Oh Mi-seon, a resilient and determined woman who embodies the quintessential eldest daughter — shouldering the burden of her family’s needs while pursuing her career ambitions in a male-dominated world.

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• Release date: October 13th, 2025
• Network: KBS1 (internationally, you can watch it on Kocowa)
• Episodes: 120
• Main cast: Ha Seung-ri and Hyun Woo
• Where have I seen these people before? Ha Seung-ri has recently had supporting roles in KBS2’s Korea-Khitan War, tvN’s Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun, and KBS2’s My Lovely Boxer. Hyun Woo’s most recent roles were in SBS’s The Secret Romantic Guesthouse and JTBC’s Law School.
• Writer: Kim Hong-joo (from KBS1’s Love Returns)
• Director: Seo Yong-soo (who co-directed KBS2’s Iron Family)

This is the story of Kang Ma-ri (Ha Seung-ri)’s quest for true family as she searches for her father. She soon discovers that family extends beyond blood ties, learning to appreciate the love, acceptance, and support she has received from the people who have always been there for her.

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• Release date: October 25th, 2025
• Network: JTBC (internationally, you can watch it on Netflix)
• Episodes: 12
• Main cast: Ryu Seung-ryong, Myung Se-bin, and Cha Kang-yoon
• Where have I seen these people before? Ryu Seung-ryong has just finished Disney+’s Low Life, but I’m sure everyone recognises him from Disney+’s major hit Moving. Myung Se-bin was part of the main cast of MBN’s Missing Crown Prince and JTBC’s Doctor Cha. Even though Cha Kang-yoon doesn’t have a long list of titles under his name (yet), you might remember him from tvN’s Resident Playbook, JTBC’s The Art of Negotiation, and tvN’s Head over Heels — yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is Kang-yoon’s fourth 2025 K-drama!
• Writers: Kim Hong-ki and Yoon Hye-sung
• Director: Jo Hyun-tak (from JTBC’s The Atypical Family)
• Adapted from Song Hui-gu’s novel of the same name

Kim Nak-su (Ryu Seung-ryong) has been a successful salesman for 25 years. He has steadily and confidently climbed the corporate ladder, creating a career for himself that most people would envy. He lives in an amazing apartment in Seoul with his wife and son. However, Nak-su seems to have lost sight of who he truly is. When he loses everything he values most, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of true happiness.

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• Release date: October 29th, 2025
• Network: TVING (internationally, you can watch it on Viki and Viu)
• Episodes: 12
• Main cast: Park Ji-hu, Cho Jun-young, Choi Bo-min, and Park Yu-na
• Where have I seen these people before? You might have seen Park Ji-hu in Netflix’s All of Us Are Dead or tvN’s Little Women. More recently, she led SBS’s Spring of Youth. Cho Jun-young was last seen in MBC’s Crushology 101, while this is Choi Bo-min’s first leading role since Kakao TV’s Shadow Beauty in 2021. Park Yu-na’s most recent roles have been Disney+’s Rookie Cops and tvN’s True Beauty.
• Writers: Kwon Yi-ji and Jeong Yoon-jung (from tvN’s Misaeng)
• Director: Lee Chul-ha (from ENA’s Unlock My Boss)
• Adapted from Han Kyoung-chal’s webtoon of the same name

Song Woo-yeon (Park Ji-hu) is your ordinary high schooler. At home, she’s used to her mother showing favouritism towards her brothers, which means that Woo-yeon doesn’t feel important, loved, or listened to.

One day, she meets the Spirit Fingers, a sketch club that asks her to pose as a model for its members. Inspired by their joyful, friendly attitude and their self-confidence, she decides to join the club. Through the club president, she meets Nam Gi-jung (Cho Jun-young), a handsome high schooler who works as a model part-time.

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• Release date: October 31st, 2025 [due to scheduling changes, Moon River is now coming out on November 7th]
• Network: MBC (internationally, you can watch it on Viki)
• Episodes: 14
• Main cast: Kang Tae-oh, Kim Se-jeong, Lee Shin-young, Hong Su-zu, and Jin Goo
• Where have I seen these people before? The wonderful Kang Tae-oh is back on our screens after tvN’s The Potato Lab earlier this year. You might also remember him from ENA’s flawless Extraordinary Attorney Woo or JTBC’s Run On. Tae-oh is joined by the one-and-only Kim Se-jeong, whose filmography includes ENA’s Brewing Love, SBS’s Business Proposal, and OCN’s The Uncanny Counter series. Lee Shin-young was part of the main cast of tvN’s Captivating the King and the supporting cast of SBS’s Dr Romantic Season 3. Hong Su-zu had a supporting role in Netflix’s Sweet Home series, while Jin Goo was last seen in tvN’s The Auditors (well, he also had a guest role in Channel A’s My Lovely Journey recently)
• Writer: Jo Seung-hee (from JTBC’s More Than Friends)
• Director: Lee Dong-hyeon (who co-directed MBC’s Bitter Sweet Hell)

After losing his beloved crown princess, Joseon Crown Prince Yi Gang (Kang Tae-oh) lost his will to live. The only thing that keeps him going is his insatiable desire for revenge. As he’s about to set his plan for vengeance in motion, he meets the witty saddle-carrying merchant Park Dal-i (Kim Se-jeong). Dal-i looks uncannily similar to the deceased crown princess. Adding to his complete confusion, Crown Prince Yi Gang wakes up in Dal-i’s body one day. The two then start a soul-switching relationship that will turn their lives upside down.

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So, which new K-dramas are you watching in October 2025?