What a refreshing and unique Korean Drama list we have for October. These dramas, I must say are quite different from what we have seen so far in 2024. Whether it is some Korean ajhummas from the 90s selling adult products or an actor entering the virtual world and becomes a real father, the lineup looks very interesting this time.
We even have a web drama and a Netflix original movie coming this October. Let’s dive in!”
1. Spice Up Your Love
Synopsis: It will tell the romance fantasy story of an R-rated romance web novelist Nam Ja Yeon who suddenly one day wakes up as her novel’s female lead Seo Yeon Seo and her romance begins with her novel’s male lead Kang Ha Joon.
- Releasing Date: 3 October 2024
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
- Episodes: 2
- Main Cast: Lee Sang Yi, Han Ji Hyun
- Broadcast Network: TVING
- Watch On:
2. My Merry Marriage
Synopsis: It is a heartwarming family drama that explores what happiness really means through stories about marriage, divorce, remarriage, and single life. Maeng Kong Hee is a strong designer who works at J-Fashion. She reconnects with her childhood friend Koo Dan Soo, the wealthy grandson of the company’s chairman. His grandmother wants him to take over the family business, so she encourages his return to Korea after living abroad. Along with her colleagues Seo Min Ki and Kang Ji Na, Kong Hee faces challenges at work and in life, showing her strength and the importance of friendship. The show brings laughter and understanding to viewers of all ages.
- Releasing Date: 7 October 2024
- Genre: Family
- Episodes: 120
- Main Cast: Park Ha Na, Park Sang Nam, Kim Sa Kwon, Lee Yeon Du, Park Tam Hee, Lee Eun Hyung
- Broadcast Network: KBS1
- Watch On:
3. O’PENing 2024 – My Son Is Dead
Synopsis: It will telll the story of a famous actor who enters a virtual reality world where he must play the role of a father to protect a child. As he lives this new life, he starts to truly love the boy, feeling the strong bond of a real parent. But just when he’s getting attached, he discovers a shocking truth that changes everything he thought he knew about his mission and himself.
- Releasing Date: 8 October 2024
- Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi
- Episodes: 1
- Main Cast: Jang Seung Jo, Lee Seol
- Broadcast Network: tvN, TVING
- Watch On:
4. Family By Choice
Synopsis: It will tell the story of romance, friendship, and family through three friends where they are not related by blood but perpetually dependent on one another like a family. They have been friends since their teenage years. Over the time, each has helped each other in their difficult times and has almost become close like a family. After 10 years, the three friends reunite.
- Releasing Date: 9 October 2024
- Genre: Romance, Youth, Comedy
- Episodes: 16
- Main Cast: Hwang In Yeop, Jung Chae Won, Bae Hyeon Seong
- Broadcast Network: jTBC
- Watch On: Viki
5. Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Seo Dong Jae a prosecutor at the Cheongju District Prosecutors’ Office who is very ambitious and focused on his success. Despite being driven, he isn’t completely heartless. However, he’s labeled as a corrupt prosecutor, which puts his future in jeopardy.
While dealing with problems from a redevelopment case, he takes on a murder case involving a female high school student. As he investigates, he begins to walk a fine line. On one hand, he relies on his skills and intuition as a prosecutor, wanting to solve the case and prove himself. On the other hand, he starts to notice opportunities that could benefit him personally.
- Releasing Date: 10 October 2024
- Genre: Law, Comedy, Suspense
- Episodes: 10
- Main Cast: Lee Joon Hyuk, Park Sung Woong, Hyun Bong Sik
- Broadcast Network: TVING
- Watch On:
6. Doubt
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Jang Tae Soo who is a well-known criminal profiler in Korea. He has the respect of the police and raises his daughter, Jang Ha Bin, by himself. While working on a murder case, he discovers that his daughter is involved, which upsets both his beliefs and their relationship. To keep her safe, Jang Tae Soo tries hard to find out the truth, facing a difficult choice between being a great profiler and protecting his daughter’s secret.
- Releasing Date: 11 October 2024
- Genre: Psychological, Thriller
- Episodes: 10
- Main Cast: Han Seok Kyu, Chae Won Bin, Han Ye Ri, Oh Yeon Soo
- Broadcast Network: MBC
- Watch On:
7. Jeong-Nyeon: The Star is Born
Synopsis: It will tell story of a talented young girl living in Mokpo, Yoon Jung Nyeon from 1956 (post-war Korea). She has excellent singing skills but has no money or education to fulfill her dreams. One day, Yoon Jung Nyeon sees a performance by the Maeran Women’s Gukguek Theater Company, led by Director Kang So Bok, while they are visiting Mokpo. Inspired by the show, she decides to follow her dream of singing and ultimately becoming rich and successful. She sneaks into the luggage compartment of the theater company and ends up in Seoul as a trainee. There, she meets Heo Young Seo, another trainee who is great at singing, dancing, and acting. As they both try to succeed, they become rivals.
- Releasing Date: 12 October2024
- Genre: Musical, Drama, Inspiring
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Kim Tae Ri, Shin Ye Eun, Ra Mi Ran, Jung Eun Chae, Kim Yoon Hye
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On:
8. A Virtuous Business
Synopsis: It’s story goes like this..In the rural village of Geumje in 1992, four women start selling adult products door-to-door for different reasons:
- Han Jung Sook is a housewife struggling with money. She wants to support her family and buy things they need, like a new bag for her son.
- Oh Geum Hee comes from a rich family but feels bored in her arranged marriage. She decides to help Jung-Sook and find more excitement in her life.
- Seo Young Bok is a mother of four who lives in a small space. She wants to earn enough money to give her kids their own room.
- Lee Joo Ri is a single mother who runs a beauty parlor. She thinks selling products will be a fun change from her daily routine and encourages her friends when they face challenges.
Together, they gain financial independence and build strong friendships through their work.
- Releasing Date: 12 October 2024
- Genre: Business, Comedy, Slice-of-Life
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Kim So Yeon, Yeon Woo Jin, Kim Sung Ryung, Kim Sun Young
- Broadcast Network: jTBC, Netflix
- Watch On: Netflix
9. Hellbound Season 2
Synopsis: It will continue the story from season 1. Jung Jin Soo and Park Jung Ja gets resurrected. Meanwhile, Min Hey Jin keeps battling against Saejinrihwe and The Arrowheads. A new secret group called Sodo emerges, opposing Saejinrihwe, and they are led by a mysterious figure.
- Releasing Date: 25 October 2024
- Genre: Mystery, Horror, Supernatural
- Episodes: 6
- Main Cast: Kim Hyun Joo, Kim Sung Cheol, Kim Shin Rok, Hong Eun Joon, Yang Ik Jun
- Broadcast Network: Netflix
- Watch On: Netflix
10. 0th Period Is Inssa Time (Web Series)
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: ? October 2024
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, High-School
- Episodes: 8
- Main Cast: Kim Woo Seok, Kang Na Eon, Choi Geon
- Broadcast Network: /
- Watch On: /
11. Uprising (Film)
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Cheon Yeong, a skilled fighter who is trying to escape from being a slave. Jong-ryeo who was Cheon Yeong’s master and friend, becomes his enemy as they both find themselves on opposite sides during a chaotic time, with King Seonjo’s top military officer and a volunteer soldier.
- Releasing Date: 11 October 2024
- Genre: Historical, Action, Politics
- Main Cast: Kang Dong Won, Park Jeong Min, Kim Shin Rok, Jin Seon Kyu, Jung Sung Il, Cha Seung Won
- Watch On: Netflix