September had some great K-dramas, and October 2024 is bringing more exciting new shows. This month offers a mix of romance and thrilling stories that you won't want to miss. Check out the list of must-watch Korean dramas coming out this month.
Spice Up Our Love
Nam Ja-yeon (Han) is a successful web novelist known for her R-rated romance stories. Her life takes a surreal turn when she mysteriously transforms into Seo Yeon-seo, the female lead of her own novel. As she navigates this unexpected reality, she becomes entangled with the story’s male lead, CEO Kang Ha-joon (Lee), leading to a whirlwind of romance, challenges, and unexpected twists.
Release date: October 3
Where to watch: Prime Video
My Merry Marriage
After years spent abroad, chaebol heir Gu Dan-soo (Sang-nam) returns to Korea with the intention of taking over his family's business. However, a heartwarming reunion with his childhood friend Maeng Gong-hee (Ha-na) reignites feelings he thought he had buried. As Dan-soo grapples with the pressures of his family legacy, he must decide whether to stay focused on his business ambitions or pursue a blossoming romance with Gong-hee.
Release date: October 7
Where to watch: KBS1
Parole Examiner Lee
Parole officer Lee Han-shin (Go Soo) is responsible for monitoring individuals released from prison on parole. While trying to do his job, he grapples with personal motives and a quest for revenge that interfere with his sense of justice. Can Han-shin balance his desire for vengeance with the responsibilities of his role, or will he lose sight of what's right?
Release date: October 7
Where to watch: tvN
Family by Choice
San-ha (Hwang), Ju-won (Jung), and Hae-jun (Bae) forge a deep bond in childhood, becoming a found family as they navigate the ups and downs of high school and adulthood together. However, their close-knit friendship faces a challenge when both San-ha and Hae-jun develop romantic feelings for Ju-won.
Release date: October 9
Where to watch: Rakuten Viki
Dong Jae, the Good or the Bastard
Seo Dong-jae (Lee) is a prosecutor at the Cheongju District Prosecutors’ Office, notorious for his corrupt practices. However, when he is assigned to investigate the murder of a high school girl, he sees a pivotal opportunity for redemption.
Release date: October 10
Where to watch: TVING
Doubt
Criminal profiler Jang Tae-su (Han) is a dedicated single parent raising his beloved daughter. Everything changes when he is drawn into a chilling serial killer investigation that shockingly identifies his daughter as the prime suspect. Caught in a heartbreaking dilemma between his professional duty and his unconditional love for her, Tae-su must navigate a treacherous path.
Release date: October 11
Where to watch: MBC
A Virtuous Business
The Bangpan Sisters, a close-knit group of four married friends living in rural Korea, lead seemingly ordinary lives. However, their world turns upside down when they decide to start an adult products business, sparking a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Release date: October 12
Where to watch: Netflix
Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born
In post-war Korea, Jeongnyeon (Kim) joins a women’s traditional theatre company to chase her dream of becoming an opera singer. However, her journey is complicated by her rival, Yeong-seo (Shin), who is determined to undermine her success.
Release date: October 12
Where to watch: Disney Plus Hotstar
Hellbound season 2
In a dystopian world, lawyer Min Hye-jin (Hyun-joo) leads a group called Sodo, which opposes the New Truth Society and its enforcers, the Arrowheads. Things take a dangerous turn when Hye-jin faces Jung Jin-su (Sung-cheol), the chairman of the New Truth Society, who has mysteriously come back to life from hell.
Release date: October 25
Where to watch: Netflix