October is going to be fun and will help you best get over the hangover of “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,” which absolutely won our hearts. October brings Bae Suzy and Kim Woo Bin’s reunion drama; this time, they will play Genie and his master. We also have an interesting long drama where a girl needs to choose a father from the three.
There is also another exciting soul-swapping historical drama this month. So fasten your seat belts for 10 New Korean Dramas Coming Your Way in October 2025!
1. Genie, Make A Wish
Synopsis: It will tell the story of of a highly emotional genie who is trapped in a lamp. A girl named Ga Young helps him escape from that lamp. Ga Young lacks basic human emotions. A romance begins between the two as the they conflict over 3 wishes and also, Ga Yeong discovers that Genie is actually Iblis — Satan — out to prove that humans can be corrupted.
- Releasing Date: October 3, 2025
- Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Comedy
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Kim Woo Bin, Bae Suzy, Ahn Eun Jin, Noh Sang Hyun, Ko Kyu pil, Lee Joo Young
- Broadcast Network: Netflix (as a Netflix Original)
- Watch On: Netflix
2. O’PENing 2025: Hwa-ja’s Scarlet
Synopsis: It tells the story of a woman who was given up for adoption returns from the U.S. as a blonde woman named Scarlet, reclaiming identity and life.
- Releasing Date: October 3, 2025
- Genre: Short Drama, Slice of Life
- Episodes: 1
- Main Cast: Oh Na Ra, Seo Young Hee, Kim Si Eun
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: /
3. Soo Ji, Soo Ji
Synopsis: The story of Oh Soo Ji who leads a perfect life until Jeong Soo ji, who holds a hidden past, suddenly appears—upending everything.
- Releasing Date: October 7, 2025
- Genre: Short-form
- Episodes: Unknown
- Main Cast: Jo Seung Hee, Oh Jung Yeon
- Broadcast Network: STUDIO X+U
- Watch On: /
4. O’PENing 2025 – Mission: The Birthday Invitation
Synopsis: Life takes a turn for Ki Joon after his divorce, when he bumps into his old subordinate Hee Jin at kindergarten — not as a colleague, but as “his daughter’s friend’s mom.”
- Releasing Date: October 8, 2025
- Genre: Short drama
- Episodes: 1
- Main Cast: Jeon Sung Woo, Park Jin Joo
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: /
5. Would You Marry Me?
Synopsis: It is a romantic comedy about Yoo Mary, a quirky designer who fakes a 90-day marriage with Kim Woo Joo, a strict bakery heir, to keep a luxury newlywed home she won. As they pretend to be a couple, their lives get tangled in unexpected ways.
- Releasing Date: October 10, 2025
- Genre: Rom-Com, Family
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Choi Woo Shik, Jung So Min, Seo Bum June, Shin Seul Gi, Bae Na Ra
- Broadcast Network: SBS
- Watch On: Disney+
6. Typhoon Family
Synopsis: Set in 1997 during South Korea’s financial crisis, Kang Tae Pung loses his father and takes over Typhoon Trading Company to save it from collapse. Once carefree, he now faces the challenge with responsibility and determination. By his side is O Mi Seon, a diligent bookkeeper who shoulders her own family’s burdens and dreams of building a career. Together, they fight to keep the company and their hopes alive.
- Releasing Date: October 11, 2025
- Genre: Family, Period, Slice of Life, Business
- Episodes: 16
- Main Cast: Lee Jun Ho, Kim Min Ha
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: Netflix (global streaming)
7. Marie and Her Three Daddies
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Kang Ma Ri, whose search for her father gets wildly complicated when three men step into her life — a strict doctor bound by secrets, the father who once raised her, and an affectionate uncle claiming his place. At the same time Ma Ri finds unexpected love with her junior colleague, Lee Gang Se, who supports her in her family troubles. Meanwhile, Kang Ma Ri’s fiery mother, Ju Si Ra’s past and impulsive nature push Ma Ri toward difficult choices about love, family, and forgiveness.
- Releasing Date: October 13, 2025
- Genre: Family / Comedy-Drama, Romance
- Episodes: 120 (35 minutes each)
- Main Cast: Ha Seung Ri, Hyun Woo
- Broadcast Network: KBS1
- Watch On: /
8. The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Kim Nak Su, an experienced salesman who seems to have it all — a good job, a nice home, and a loving family. But as work problems grow and his personal life starts falling apart, Nak Su begins to lose the life he once enjoyed. Through hard times, funny moments, and self-reflection, he goes on a journey to find his true self and discover what real happiness means.
- Releasing Date: October 25, 2025
- Genre: Workplace Comedy / Slice-of-life
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Myung Se Bin, Ryu Seung Ryong, Cha Kang Yoon
- Broadcast Network: jTBC
- Watch On: Netflix
9. Spirit Fingers
Synopsis: It tells the story of a high school girl, Song Woo Yeon who gains her self-confidence through the strange yet coolest art club called ‘Spirit Fingers’. Song Woo Yeon is a 18-year-old high school girl who has low self-esteem. She has never expressed her feelings to anyone. One day, she gets asked by the Koo Sun Ho, the vice president of an art club, to become their live art class model. She agrees as she falls for him immediately. She later joins that club for him.
- Releasing Date: October 29, 2025
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Youth,
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Park Ji Hu, Jo Joon Young, Golden Child’s Choi Bo Min and Park Yoo Na
- Broadcast Network: TVING
- Watch On: TVING (South Korean), Wavve (South Korean)
10. Moon River
Synopsis: It will tell the story of a prince who once lost his happiness after the death of his crown princess and gave up on life, focusing only on revenge. Then one day, he meets a saddle-carrying merchant who looks exactly like the princess he lost. Somehow, their souls are switched, throwing them into a whirlwind of chaos, confusion, and unexpected adventures.
- Releasing Date: October 31, 2025
- Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Romance
- Episodes: 14
- Main Cast: Kang Tae Oh, Kim Se Jeong, Jin Goo, Lee Shin Young, Hong Su Zu
- Broadcast Network: MBC
- Watch On: /
So, which one from the above list will you watch this time? Also, November Kdramas list coming soon.
