The winter is here, bringing a blend of amazing November 2024 Korean dramas. This month offers everything from rom-coms and melodramas to legal dramas, historical tales, thrillers, and suspense—there’s something for everyone! If that’s not enough, we also have a comeback drama featuring actor Gong Yoo after three years.
So, without wasting any more time, let’s check out the dramas of November that we can enjoy while snuggling under our blankets with a hot cup of tea!
1. Brewing Love
Synopsis: It will tell the story about a girl who works as a sales representative for a liquor corporation and attempts to save the failing business and a male protagonist who brews beer locally.
- Releasing Date: November 4, 2024
- Genre: Rom-com, Business
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Kim Sejeong, Lee Jong Won, Shin Do Hyun, Baek Sung Chul
- Broadcast Network: ENA
- Watch On: Viki
2. Face Me
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Cha Jung Woo, a skilled plastic surgeon who is good at his job but struggles to connect with patients. He meets Lee Min Hyung, a brave and caring detective who is dedicated to helping crime victims. As they work together on cases, Jung Woo starts to open up and share his feelings, revealing hidden pain. Their growing friendship helps them both face their challenges, with support from Jung Woo’s friends and mentor in the medical field.
- Releasing Date: November 6, 2024
- Genre: Medical, thriller
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Lee Min Ki, Ha Ji Hyun, Lee Yi Kyung, Jeon Bae Soo
- Broadcast Network: KBS2
- Watch On: Viki
3. Mr. Plankton
Synopsis: “Mr. Plankton” will depict the lives of individuals who, like plankton (microscopic organisms), struggle to adjust or connect with others. Hae Jo has always believed that people don’t love him because he grew up without a father. He keeps moving from one place to other. One day, a breakthrough news gives him hope of finding his father. He decides to embark on a journey to discover his roots. He gets accompanied by Jo Jae Mi. Before accompanying him, Jo Jae Mi was about to marry Eoh Heung. She had always dreamt of having her own family but escapes on her wedding day.
- Releasing Date: November 8, 2024
- Genre: Rom-com
- Episodes: 10
- Main Cast: Woo Do Hwan, Lee You Mi, Oh Jung Se, Kim Hae Sook
- Broadcast Network: Netflix
- Watch On: Netflix
4. The Fiery Priest 2
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Kim Hae Il, a passionate Catholic priest known for his short temper and strong sense of justice. He travels to Busan to tackle a drug case that began in Seoul’s Gudam district. Along the way, he teams up with Prosecutor Park Kyung Sun and Detectives Gu Dae Young and Gu Ja Young, all working together to catch the culprits and uphold the law.
- Releasing Date: November 8, 2024
- Genre: Action-Comedy
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Kim Nam Gil, Honey Lee, Kim Sung Kyun, Sung Joon, BIBI, Seo Hyun Woo
- Broadcast Network: SBS
- Watch On: /
5. Desperate Mrs. Seonju
Synopsis: After her divorce, Pi Seon Ju decides to rebuild her life, focusing on her career and personal growth. Meanwhile, architect Kim So U, who values stability but faces heartbreak due to his wife Jin Sang A’s affair with Jeon Nam Jin (husband of Pi Seon Ju), finds a new direction and purpose when he crosses paths with Pi Seon Ju, leading to unexpected opportunities and a chance at emotional healing.
- Releasing Date: November 11, 2024
- Genre: Romance, Melodrama
- Episodes: 120
- Main Cast: Shim Yi Young, Song Chang Eui, Choi Jung Yoon, Jung Young Sub
- Broadcast Network: MBC
- Watch On: /
6. Special: Find Handsome!
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Cutie, an aspiring idol who longs to make a comeback in the music industry. Determined to revive his career, he embarks on a quest to find Handsome, a former member of their disbanded group who has mysteriously disappeared.
- Releasing Date: November 12, 2024
- Genre: Comedy, Mystery
- Episodes: 1
- Main Cast: Oh Seung Hoon, Han Eun Seong, Lee Woo Tae, Kim Jun Beom, Hong Jong Hyun
- Broadcast Network: KBS2
- Watch On: /
7. Marry You
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Jeong Ha Na, a civil servant who hasn’t married yet because she doesn’t believe in it. She is put on a team called “Marriage Encouragement” which was hastily made to help a guy named Bong Cheol Hee find a wife. He is a bachelor from an island who doesn’t possess a single quality that makes him suitable for marriage.
- Releasing Date: November 16, 2024
- Genre: Melodrama, Romance
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Lee Yi Kyung, Jo Soo Mi, Koo Jun Hoe, Ji Yi Soo
- Broadcast Network: Channel A
- Watch On: /
8. Parole Examiner Lee
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Lee Han Sin, a parole examiner who fights against corrupt individuals trying to exploit the parole system. Partnering with Choi Hwa Ran, a legendary private lender, he seeks justice while helping her recover lost money. Meanwhile, ace detective An Seo Yun is dedicated to catching criminals, while Ji Myeong Seop, the arrogant son of a chaebol family, thinks his wealth protects him from consequences. As their lives intersect, the battle against corruption and privilege intensifies.
- Releasing Date: November 18, 2024
- Genre: Law
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Go Soo, Kwon Yu Ri, Baek Ji Won, Lee Hak Joo
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: /
9. Special: Youngbok, Sachiko
Synopsis: Set a year before the Korean War, the story follows Yeongbok, a Korean woman, and Sachiko, a Japanese woman, who are both married to the same man. As they compete for his affection, their rivalry exposes deep cultural tensions and personal struggles.
- Releasing Date: November 19, 2024
- Genre: Historical
- Episodes: 1
- Main Cast: Kang Mina, Choi Ri, Ha Jun
- Broadcast Network: KBS2
- Watch On: /
10. When the Phone Rings
Synopsis: It will tell the tale of Baek Sa Eon and Hong Hee Joo, a couple who are tied together in an arranged marriage and seems like a picture-perfect husband and wife in front of others. But, their love sparks after Baek Sa Eon receives a phone call that his wife has been kidnapped. Baek Sa Eon is a former news anchor and talented politician who is currently the youngest spokesperson for the Blue House. Baek Sa Eon had it all, a wealthy family, a striking appearance, and a successful profession, but when he gets a call, telling him his wife has been abducted, his life takes a very different turn.
- Releasing Date: November 22, 2024
- Genre: Thriller, Romance, Mystery
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Yoo Yeon Seok, Chae Soo Bin, Heo Nam Jun, Jang Gyu Ri
- Broadcast Network: MBC
- Watch On: /
11. Love Your Enemy
Synopsis: “Love on a Single Log Bridge” Korean drama tells the story of two people who were deeply in love during their school days but were forced to part ways due to family conflicts and unexpected events. Now, after 15 years, they cross paths again, reigniting old feelings and sparking a new chapter in their relationship. Seok Ji Won is an executive director at Seokdong Construction. Seok Ji Won’s teenage love story with his classmate Yoon Ji Won takes a heartbreaking turn, after a misunderstanding, leading to a painful breakup. However, fate brings them together once more when Seok Ji Won becomes the chairman of Dokmok High School. Meanwhile, Yoon Ji Won, who meets up with her high school sweetheart Seok Ji Won again as an adult after 15 years.
- Releasing Date: November 23, 2024
- Genre: Romance, Comedy
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Jung Yu Mi, Kim Ye Won, Lee Si Woo
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: /
12. The Trunk
Synopsis: It will tell the story of a music producer Han Jeong Won (Gong Yoo) who unexpectedly enters a marriage contract with the NM’s deputy head, Noh In Ji (Seo Hyun Jin) who has stayed single her whole life. NM is a matchmaking organization that establishes contract-based marriage for its customers, whosoever they desire to. Soon, a mysterious trunk is found that reveals secrets about the organization.
- Releasing Date: November 29, 2024
- Genre: Mystery, Romance
- Episodes: 8
- Main Cast: Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun Jin, Jung Yun Ha, Kim Dong Won
- Broadcast Network: Netflix
- Watch On: Netflix
13. Family Plan
Synopsis: It will tell the story of a group of people with special abilities pretends to be a family to escape dangerous criminals. Han Young Soo is a caring mother with unique powers, while her husband, Baek Cheol Hui, hides his abilities, even though he’s shy and loves her deeply. They also have Baek Gang Seong, a grumpy but loving grandfather, and two teenage siblings: Baek Ji Hun, who is kind and gentle, and Baek Ji U, who is fussy and sensitive. Together, they face challenges to keep each other safe.
- Releasing Date: November 29, 2024
- Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Family, Supernatural
- Episodes: ?
- Main Cast: Bae Doo Na, Ryoo Seung Bum, Baek Yoon Sik, Lomon, Lee Su Hyun
- Broadcast Network: COUPANG TV
- Watch On: /
14. The Tale of Lady Ok
Synopsis: In the Joseon period, Ok Tae Young is a skilled legal expert who is smart, hardworking, and athletic. People admire her for always helping others, but she hides a big secret: everything about her name, husband, and status is fake. One day, she meets Cheon Seung Whee, a traveling storyteller who loves to share stories with people. He instantly falls for her and decides to stay close, offering his help and support as she navigates her hidden life.
- Releasing Date: November 30, 2024
- Genre: Historical, Romance
- Episodes: 16
- Main Cast: Lim Ji Yeon, Choo Young Woo, Yeonwoo, Kim Jae Won
- Broadcast Network: jTBC
- Watch On: /
15. Social Savvy Class 101
Synopsis: It will tell the story of a socially awkward female student who becomes a manager on the anonymous app Innsa Time, where she learns her classmates’ secrets and hopes to join a popular group. Kang Woo Bin, the admired idol trainee, is the most popular student but has a hidden secret that the girl unknowingly threatens to expose, putting him in an awkward situation.
- Releasing Date: November ?, 2024
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, High-School
- Episodes: 8
- Main Cast: Kim Woo Seok, Kang Na Eon, Choi Geon
- Broadcast Network: /
- Watch On: /