November is shaping up to be a treat for K-drama fans with plenty of new shows hitting streaming platforms. There’s a mix of thrillers, historical fantasies, romantic comedies, and dark dramas. If you’re ready for late nights filled with twists, emotions, and a little bit of chaos, here’s what to look forward to this month.
First up is Last Summer, dropping on November 1 on Netflix and tvN. Lee Jae Wook plays twin brothers, Do Ha and Do Yeong. They were separated after their parents split, with Do Ha moving to the States. Every summer he returns to Korea to see his family and Ha Kyung, a childhood friend secretly in love with him. As adults, their reunion brings buried feelings and secrets to the surface.
On November 3, Nice To Not Meet You hits tvN and Prime Video. Lee Jung Jae from Squid Game plays Im Hyun Joon, a famous actor desperate to escape his detective roles. He keeps running into a political journalist who’s stuck covering entertainment after being wrongly involved in a scandal. Sparks fly, and both try to fight against stereotypes while resisting the growing chemistry between them.
For historical fantasy fans, Moon River comes on November 7 via MBC and Viki. A crown prince and a merchant swap souls in a bizarre twist. The prince is running from losing his crown princess, and the merchant is trying to recover her memories. Chaos and chemistry ensue as she uncannily resembles his lost love.
Also on November 7 is the dark drama As You Stood By, streaming on Netflix. Jeon So Nee and Lee Yoo Mi play Eun Su and Hu Sui, two women with traumatic pasts who’ve learned survival can mean doing whatever it takes. They team up to take down a husband, only to be betrayed by someone they trust. It’s gripping, intense, and not for the faint-hearted.
Finally, Dynamite Kiss releases on November 12 on Netflix. Ahn Eun Jin’s character pretends to be married with a kid just to land a job. Her team leader, played by Jang Ki Yong, is thrown off when she unexpectedly kisses him despite her fake family situation. It’s workplace chaos, romance, and plenty of fun drama.
This November, there’s something for everyone. From dark thrillers to playful romances, most of these shows are on Netflix, making it easier to binge without juggling multiple subscriptions. Just pace yourself because watching all five in one weekend will definitely mess with your sleep,
