November is bringing some unique storylines to the K-drama world. The main highlight this month is the return of the much-loved and hit series “Taxi Driver” with Season 3. Moreover, the highly-anticipated “Dear X”, starring Kim You‑jung and Kim Young‑dae, premieres. Also, the Squid Game star Lee Jung‑jae is coming with a romance drama — “Nice to Not Meet You”. So let’s check out eight new Korean dramas coming your way in November 2025.
1. Last Summer
Synopsis: It tells the story of Baek Do Ha, who moves to the U.S. after his parents’ divorce but returns to Korea each summer to visit his father and twin brother. During these visits, he grows close to his neighbor Song Ha Kyung, his father’s friend’s daughter, leading to a summer romance—and later, as an adult, he discovers the secret behind his first love.
- Releasing Date: November 1, 2025
- Genre: Romance, Youth
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Lee Jae Wook, Choi Sung Eun
- Broadcast Network: KBS2
- Watch On: Viki
2. Nice to Meet You
Synopsis: It tells the story of Im Hyun Joon, a famous actor for detective roles who dreams of starring in romantic comedies, and Wi Jung Sook, a political journalist demoted to the entertainment desk. When Jung Sook, a secret fan of Hyun Joon, is assigned to write about him, their lives start to intertwine. Meanwhile, Yoon Hwa Young is a top leader of journalists and Joo Jae Hyung is a chaebol family member and sports journalist.
- Releasing Date: November 3, 2025
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Melodrama
- Main Cast: Lee Jung Jae, Im Ji Yeon, Kim Ji Hoon, Seo Ji Hye
- Episodes: 16
- Broadcast Network: tvN
- Watch On: TVING (South Korean), Prime Video
3. Dear X
Synopsis: It will tell the story of a woman who only cares about success and a man who has spent his entire life trying to save her. Baek Ah Jin is a top actress with two faces. On the outside, she appears like an angel with a dazzling appearance and a kind personality, but in reality, she is a sociopath who thoroughly reveals her devilish side and punishes those who offend her. Baek Ah Jin does not hesitate to use others to gain success, but soon she faces a downfall. A man named Yoon Jun Seo has always stayed by Baek Ah Jin and helped her. His character will show pure love towards Baek Ah Jin.
- Releasing Date: November 6, 2025
- Genre: Thriller, Romance, Crime, Melodrama
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Kim You Jung, Kim Young Dae, Kim Do Hoon, Lee Yeol Eum
- Broadcast Network: TVING
- Watch On: TVING (South Korean), HBO (Max)
4. As You Stood By
Synopsis: It will tell the story of Eun Soo who works in luxury sales but carries a childhood trauma. Her friend Hee Soo, a former children’s book writer, suffers from her violent husband, Jin Pyo. To save Hee Soo, Eun Soo decides to kill him, and the two women plan his end. Meanwhile, CEO Jin So Baek notices their plan and becomes their powerful ally.
- Releasing Date: November 7, 2025
- Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Psychological, Crime
- Episodes: 8
- Main Cast: Jeon So Nee, Lee You Mi, Jang Seung Jo, Lee Moo Saeng
- Broadcast Network: Netflix
- Watch On: Netflix
5. Because There Is No Next Life
Synopsis: It tells the story of three 41-year-old friends who face life’s ups and downs. Cho Na Jeong, a former TV host, wants to earn big again while raising two kids. Koo Ju Yeong seems to have it all but struggles with infertility with her husband. Lee Il Ri is single, successful at a fashion magazine, and still dreams of marriage.
- Releasing Date: November 8, 2025
- Genre: Comedy, Life
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Kim Hee Sun, Han Hye Jin, Jin Seo Yun
- Broadcast Network: TV Chosun
- Watch On: /
6. Heroes Next Door
Synopsis: A hilarious and action-packed tale of a reserve special forces unit that reunites—not to defend the nation, but to protect their families and neighborhood.
Choi Kang, a sharp and empathetic insurance investigator with a strong past in the JDD special ops unit, teams up with Kwak Byeong Nam, a former counter terrorism agent turned hardware store owner and longtime community leader. Together, they use their military skills to deal with everyday problems in the neighborhood.
- Releasing Date: November 10, 2025
- Genre: Action, Mystery, Comedy
- Episodes: 10
- Main Cast: Yoon Kye Sang, Jin Seon Kyu, Kim Ji Hyun, Ko Kyu Pil, Lee Jung Ha
- Broadcast Network: COUPANG TV, ENA, Genie TV
- Watch On: /
7. Dynamite Kiss
Synopsis: It’s a romance drama about a woman who pretends to be a married mother to get a good job and a team leader who falls for her.
Ko Da Rim, desperate for a stable job, pretends to be a married mother to get hired at a baby products company. Working under the calm and capable team leader Kong Ji Hyeok, she focuses only on becoming a permanent employee—until she starts to have feelings for him. In a moment of emotion, she kisses him. This leaves Ji Hyeok in deep embarrassment and confusion, because he thinks she is a married woman.
- Releasing Date: November 12, 2025
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Episodes: 14
- Main Cast: Jang Ki Yong, Ahn Eun Jin, Kim Mu Jun, Woo Da Vi
- Broadcast Network: SBS
- Watch On: Netflix
8. Taxi Driver 3
Synopsis: It tells the story of a taxi service that takes revenge on behalf of victims who are not able to get justice through law. All they have to do is make a phone call.
- Releasing Date: November 21, 2025
- Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
- Episodes: 16
- Main Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin, Jang Hyuk Jin, Bae Yoo Ram
- Broadcast Network: SBS
- Watch On: Unknown
So which Korean dramas are you planning to watch this November? Also, in case you missed here are 10 New Korean Dramas Coming Your Way in October 2025
