November always seems like the most exciting month in kdramaland. The stories we’ve looked forward to all year typically release in November, finishing off the year strong. If you have exhausted all the dramas queued in your watchlist, we have a few suggestions lined up for you already.
Here is the list of all the k-dramas releasing in the month of November. November releases include a heart-warming romance, rom-com, revenge drama, fantasy thriller, and a supernatural story among others. Looks like the month is determined to keep us busy by feeding a new exciting release into our watchlist each week.
Let’s dive right in!
1. The Fabulous
Synopsis: The Fabulous follows the story of four friends in their 30’s struggling to make a name for themselves in the fashion industry all while juggling their extremely demanding jobs, dating life, and squeezing in the time to explore the nightlife in the city.
Shinee’s Choi Min-ho plays Ji Woo Min, a freelance photographer retoucher who is talented and good at his job but may not have any passion for it. While Chae Soo-bin plays Pyo Ji Eun who dreamed of working in the fashion industry since she was a little girl and works as section chief of a luxury brand promotion agency.
We are excited to see these actors come together and curious to see how the chemistry between them unfolds.
Cast: Chae Soo-bin and Choi Min-ho
No. of episodes: 8
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release Date: Originally planned for a November release, the drama has been postponed to January 2023 in the wake of the Itaewon tragedy.
2. Behind Every Star
Synopsis: The story revolves around the lives of celebrity managers at Method Entertainment, a major celebrity management company. We get to see the lives of extremely talented entertainment industry professionals, who are skilled at handling the highs and lows of their top stars, but are clueless when it comes to their personal lives.
A product of screenwriter Park So Young, this drama seems like a perfect rom-com to enjoy while putting our feet up after a long day.
Cast: Lee Seo-jin, Kwak Sun-young, Seo Hyun-woo, and Joo Hyun-young
No. of episodes: 12
Network: tvN
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release Date: November 7, 2022 (Monday, Tuesday)
3. Chart Running Scholar
Synopsis: Geum Minji (New Sun) is a regular office worker who was separated from her parents when she was a child and is currently living with her younger brother. One day, the company she works for goes bankrupt and she is left jobless. If this situation wasn’t challenging enough, a scholar claiming to be from Joseon era enters her life.
We are particularly excited about this drama cause we thoroughly enjoy the crossover genre between Joseon era and recent times. We are always up for a fantasy drama and we are hoping this will be a good one with a healthy dose of romance in the plot, what’s not to love?
Cast: New Sun, Seo Byuk Joon, Lee Hye Won
No. of episodes: 6
Streaming platform: KOK TV
Release Date: November 8, 2022 (Tuesday)
4. Revenge of Others
Synopsis: Ok Chan Mi (Shin Ye Eun) is a 19-year-old high school student whose twin brother dies under mysterious. She sets her mind to take revenge on those responsible for her brother’s death. Ji Soo Heon (Lomon) has been a victim of bullying and partners with Ok Chan Mi to take revenge on his tormentors.
Directed by Kim Yoo Jin, this mystery thriller is already off to a promising start!
Cast: Shin Ye-eun, Lomon, Seo Ji-hoon, Chae Sang-woo, Lee Soo-min, Jung Soo-bin
No. of episodes: 12
Streaming platform: Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar
Release Date: November 9, 2022 (Wednesday)
5. The First Responders
Synopsis: The police department and the fire department join forces to fight crimes and respond to disasters and emergencies. Jin Ho Gae, a fierce detective has a gifted ability to read a criminal’s mind and solve complicated crime scenes. Bong Do Jin, a fearless firefighter rushes to fire sites without any hesitation. Song Seol, an empathetic paramedic has a unique talent to heal broken hearts while treating wounds. The three of them together make the perfect team of first responders.
Cast: Kim Rae-won, Son Ho-jun, Gong Seung-yeon
No. of episodes: 12
Network: SBS
Streaming platform: Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar
Release Date: November 11, 2022 (Friday, Saturday)
6. Summer Strike
Synopsis: Adapted from the webtoon “I Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything”, Lee Yeo Reum (Kim Seol-hyun) is dumped by her boyfriend and soon after she loses her mother in an accident. Tired of living her current life, she takes a drastic decision to quit her job and move to a small village where everything is unfamiliar to her. She meets An Dae Beom (Im Si Wan) who works as a librarian and stutters when he speaks. He hardly talks and always keeps to himself, until he meets Lee Yeo Reum. The two fo them develop a bond and are comfortable and happy being in each other’s company. All this while, Lee Yeo Reum also discovers who she really is and what she wants in life.
We are here a budding romance set in a small village in the backdrop of a library. This is giving us some major “Eat, Pray, Love” vibes but with all the elements only a kdrama can offer.
Cast: Yim Siwan, Kim Seolhyun, Shin Eun Soo, a.mond, Park Ye Young, Kwak Min Gyoo
No. of episodes: 12
Network: ENA
Streaming platform: Viki
Release Date: November 21, 2022 (Monday, Tuesday)
7. New Love Playlist
Synopsis: Do Min Ju (Oh Yoo Jin) is a bright and bubbly media communications major trying to figure out how to navigate school, life, and romantic relationships all while living through a worldwide pandemic. Park Do Yoon (Yoo Jun Hoo), another university student who is cool, confident, and seems to know his way around love, romance, and relationship; but when he is with someone he truly likes, turns into a flustered mess.
This story of college students during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic and how they navigate their feelings of love in such unpredictable and challenging times might make for an extremely relatable and heart-warming watch. We are looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds and how each of the characters evolve.
Cast: Oh Yu Jin, Yoo Jung Hoo, BAe Hyeon Jun, Kim Sun Bin, Yoon Ye Joo, and Lee Ha Min
No. of episodes: 13
Streaming platform: Viki
Release Date: November 16, 2022
8. Weak Hero Class 1
Synopsis: Adapted from the webtoon written by SeoPass and illustrated by Kim Jin Seok, Yeon Shi Eun (Park Ji Hoon) is a top student at his high school. Physically he may appear weak and becomes a target for bullies but uses his brain as a tool to fight against the violence that takes place inside and outside of his school.
Cast: Park Ji-hoon, Choi Hyun-wook, Hong Kyung, Lee Yeon, Shin Seung-ho
No. of episodes: 8
Streaming platform: Wavve
Release Date: November 18, 2022 (Friday)
9. Reborn Rich
Reborn Rich is perhaps the most anticipated drama release of the month and dare I say even the entire year. After Vincenzo ended on such a high note, Song Joong-ki fans were counting the days until his next drama would be out. And finally, the month of November is here and brought with it another Song Joong-ki drama.
Synopsis: Yoon Hyun Woo is a hard-working and loyal secretary to the (Chaebol) Jin family. He is framed for embezzlement by the same family he so loyally served and is eventually murdered. Soon after his death, he is miraculously brought back to life and finds himself in the body of the youngest son of the family that murdered him and now plans to take his revenge.
A Song Joong-ki revenge drama with a fantasy element. Read that sentence again; and what’s not to love? Perhaps the only drama we are most excited about and are looking forward to with bated breadth.
Cast: Song Joong-ki, Lee Sung-min, Shin Hyun-been
No. of episodes: 16
Network: JTBC
Streaming platform: Viu
Release Date: November 18, 2022 ( Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
10. Somebody
Synopsis: Adapted from the novel “American Pyscho” by Brett Easton Ellis, Kim Sum (Kang Hae Lim) is an app developer who recently developed a dating app called “Somebody”. Although she is socially awkward, she is good friends with Ki Eun who works as a detective and Mok Won. She and her friends are caught in a web of murder and crime involving the dating app she built. Her friend, Ki Eun investigates the murder case with the help of Mok Won.
Cast: Kim Young-kwang, Kang Hae-rim, Kim Yong-ji, Kim Soo-yeon
No. of episodes: 8
Streaming platform: Netflix
Release Date: November 18, 2022 (Friday)
11. Casino
Synopsis: This is a crime-action drama revolving around a man who was once known as the casino king and is now attempting to get back into the game by taking many risks and by putting his life on the line.
Cast: Choi Min-sik, Son Su-kku, Lee Dong-hwi, Heo Sung-tae
No. of episodes: 16
Streaming platform: Disney+
Release Date: November 23, 2022
12. Fanletter, Please / Please Send a Fan Letter
Synopsis: Bank Jung Seop (Yoon Park) wants to fulfil his daughter’s last wish; a wish to get a letter from her favourite actress Han Gang Hee (Choi Soo-young). The story unfolds when Bank Jung Seop crosses paths with Han Gang Hee in an unexpected situation.
A romantic comedy with a unique trope that might just be the perfect recipe for a heart-warming tale. With Choi Soo-young just wrapping “If You Wish Upon Me”, we are excited to see her again in Fanletter, Please.
Cast: Choi Soo-young, Yoon Park, Kang Da-hyun, Jeong In Ji, Kim Sang Woo, Shin Yeon Woo.
No. of episodes: 4
Network: MBC
Streaming platform: TBA
Release Date: November 18, 2022 (Saturday)
That’s a wrap-up of all the November k-drama releases. Do let us know which ones you are most excited about and the ones you will be watching as they air. We are excited to hear your thoughts. Happy watching!
Until next time,
Chitra
Sources:
Synopsis: Mydramalist, Viki, IMDB
Poster images: Respective networks