October brings fresh starts, not only because of the change in season but also because exciting new Korean dramas are on the way! Let’s explore the exciting new Korean dramas to watch this October 2024 and its premiere dates below!
Watch These 10 New Korean Dramas to Premiere in October 2024
The new Korean dramas to premiere in October feature diverse genres that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Among these highly anticipated shows, two exciting spinoffs from popular dramas promise to captivate audiences even more: “Spice Up Our Love,” a spinoff of “No Gain, No Love,” and “Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard,” a spinoff of “Stranger.” Additionally, the Best Horror Series at the 2021 Golden Tomato Awards, “Hellbound,” returns with its second season and an even more gripping storyline.
Without further ado, let’s check out the premiere dates of the new Korean dramas to watch this October 2024!
1. “Spice Up Our Love” (사장님의 식단표) | October 3
- Airs On: Thursday
- Episodes: 2
- Lead Cast: Han Ji Hyun, Lee Sang Yi
- Where to watch: TVING, Amazon Prime Video
“Spice Up Our Love” is a spellbinding romance spinoff of the currently airing romantic comedy drama “No Gain, No Love.” One day, Nam Ja Yeon wakes up to find herself as the female lead of her 19+ web novel, Seo Yeon Seo. To her shock, she discovers that the male lead, Kang Ha Jun, inspired by his high school crush, Lee Yoo Jin, actually turns out to be Bok Kyu Hyun, the CEO of Kkulbee Education, played by Lee Sang Yi. Now, as a character in her own creation, can Ja Yeon navigate this unexpected twist?
2. “My Merry Marriage!” (결혼하자 맹꽁아!) | October 7
- Airs On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Episodes: 120
- Lead Cast: Park Ha Na, Park Sang Nam, Kim Sa Kwon, Lee Yeon Du, Park Tam Hee, Lee Eun Hyung
- Where to watch: KBS1
The upcoming drama “My Merry Marriage” is a charming family drama that explores the true meaning of happiness through various aspects of marriage that evoke empathy and laughter across generations. The drama will also follow the love story between Maeng Gong Hee, a resilient contract designer at Jayce Fashion, and her childhood friend, Gu Dan Soo, the grandson of the Jayce Fashion chairman.
3. “My Son Died” (아들이 죽었다) | October 8
- Airs On: Tuesday
- Episodes: 1
- Lead Cast: Jang Seung Jo, Lee Seol
- Where to watch: TVING
tvN O’PENing “My Son Died” is a thrilling story about a famous actor sent into a virtual reality with a mission to play the role of a father who protects his child. But when he turns out to love his virtual son with the heart of a real father, he faces the shocking truth.
4. “Family By Choice” (조립식 가족) | October 9
- Airs On: Wednesday
- Episodes: 16
- Lead Cast: Hwang In Yeop, Jung Chae Yeon, and Bae Hyun Sung
- Where to watch: JTBC, TVING, Rakuten Viki, Viu, U-Next
The Korean drama “Family By Choice” is a remake of the Chinese drama “Go Ahead.” It tells the story of three friends who reunite ten years after spending their teenage years together. Kim San Ha, Yun Ju Won, and Yang Seung Joo are three young adults who deeply care for one another as they pursue their dreams.
5. “Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard” (좋거나 나쁜 동재) | October 10
- Airs On: Thursday
- Episodes: 10
- Lead Cast: Lee Joon Hyuk, Park Sung Woong, and Hyun Bong Sik
- Where to watch: TVING
The upcoming Korean legal drama “Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard” is an exciting spinoff of “Stranger.” The series features Seo Dong Jae, the villain from “Stranger,” as the protagonist. Burdened by the label of a ‘sponsor prosecutor,’ he discovers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to seize a breakthrough. However, when he meets Nam Wanseong from the corrupt Ihong Construction, he must confront a dangerous situation that forces his instincts as a prosecutor to clash with his opportunistic nature.
6. “Doubt” (이토록 친밀한 배신자) | October 11
- Airs On: Friday, Saturday
- Episodes: 10
- Lead Cast: Han Suk Kyu, Chae Won Bin, Han Ye Ri, Oh Yeon Soo, Noh Jae Won, and Yoon Gyung Ho
- Where to watch: MBC, Rakuten Viki, Netflix
The Korean drama “Doubt” is an intriguing blend of action, thriller, mystery, and psychology that follows Jang Tae Su, a top criminal profiler in Korea. In addition to his professional role, he is a single parent to his daughter, Jang Ha Bin. During a murder investigation, he discovers that his daughter is involved, which shakes his professional beliefs and transforms his relationship with her. However, he struggles to uncover the truth in order to protect his daughter.
7. “A Virtuous Business” (정숙한 세일즈) | October 12
- Airs On: Saturday, Sunday
- Episodes: 12
- Lead Cast: Kim So Yeon, Kim Sung Ryung, Yeon Woo Jin, Kim Sun Young, and Lee Se Hee
- Where to watch: Netflix, TVING
The upcoming drama “A Virtuous Business” is a Korean remake of the British series “Brief Encounters.” The story follows the growth, independence, and friendship of four women who started their business selling adult products door-to-door in a rural village in 1992. This drama brings the vibrant energy of the retro era while boldly exploring topics of sexuality—a subject that was considered taboo at the time.
8. “Jeong Nyeon: The Star is Born” (정년이) | October 12
- Airs On: Saturday, Sunday
- Episodes: 12
- Lead Cast: Kim Tae Ri, Shin Ye Eun, Ra Mi Ran, Jung Eun Chae, and Kim Yoon Hye
- Where to watch: tvN, Disney+
Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, the highly anticipated historical drama “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born” is set soon after the Korean War in the 1950s. It follows the journey of Yoon Jeong Nyeon, a poor girl from Mokpo with a beautiful voice, as she joins a women’s national theater troupe and grows into a true artist. To achieve her dream of becoming the lead actor on stage, she has a lot to learn and faces various obstacles.
9. “Love in Big City” (“대도시의 사랑법”)| October 21
- Airs On: –
- Episodes: 8
- Lead Cast: Nam Yoon Su, Lee Soo Kyung, Jin Ho Eun, Oh Hyun Kyung, Lee Se Hee
- Where to watch: TVING
Adapted from the novel “Love in the Big City” of the same name, the drama follows the awkward romantic journey of Go Yeong, a gay man, and his straight female roommate. It highlights the challenges of Go Yeong’s mother, who cannot accept her son’s sexuality, and the judgment he faces from society. Go Yeong finds special love in Gyu Ho but has to let him go. Feeling sad, he takes a trip to Thailand with a stranger during the rainy season. While there, he thinks about the past and learns important lessons about himself, leading to significant personal growth.
10. “Hellbound 2” (“지옥 시즌2”) | October 25
- Airs On: Friday
- Episodes: 6
- Lead Cast: Kim Hyun Joo, Kim Sung Cheol, Kim Shin Rok, Hong Eui Joon, and Yang Ik Jun
- Where to watch: Netflix
“Hellbound” Season 2 continues the story of mysterious creatures that emerge without warning, creating a chaotic world. Additionally, the sudden resurrection of The New Truth Chairman Jung Jin-su and Park Jung-ja worsens the turmoil.
That’s a wrap! From the exciting lineup of new Korean dramas coming in October 2024, which ones will make it onto your watch list? Drop your answers in the comments below!
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