Recommendations for the 7 latest Korean drama series airing in November 2025

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Towards the beginning of November 2025, fans of Korean drama series will be spoiled for choice with various new titles appearing on numerous television channels and platforms streaming global.

Starting from light romantic stories, suspenseful mystery dramas, to touching sadness, this latest series of dramas is ready to be a spectacle to fill your free time or vacation.

Many of the latest Korean dramas will also see the return of famous actors to the screen, as well as the introduction of new faces that you may not have seen before.

For more details, here are 7 recommendations for the latest Korean dramas airing in early November 2025.

1. “Last Summer” (November 1)

Broadcast: KBS2, Netflix, Viki

This drama tells the story of two twin brothers, Baek Do-Ha and Baek Do-Yeong (both played by Lee Jae-Wook), who live apart after their parents’ divorce. Baek Do-Ha lives in the United States and Baek Do-Yeong stays with his father in South Korea.

Every summer, Do-Ha returns to Korea for 21 days and lives with his father and older brother. There he often meets Song Ha-Kyeong (played by Choi Sung-Eun), a neighbor girl who has always argued with him since childhood.

As time goes by, Ha-Kyeong begins to have feelings for Do-Ha, but never has the chance to express them because they only meet every summer.

“Last Summner” is a drama about family conflict, love, teenage comedy and secrets from the past. With a summer setting and soft cinematography, 12-episode Korean drama this is MenyaIf a warm and nostalgic emotional feeling.

2. “Nice Not to Meet You” (November 3)

On air: tvN, Prime Video

This drama tells the story of a famous actor named Lim Hyun-Joon (Lee Jung-Jae) who often plays detectives, but actually wants to be known as a melodrama actor.

On the other hand, Wi Jung-Sook (Lim Ji-Yeon) is a talented political reporter who was forced to move to the entertainment department after being involved in a corruption scandal.

When the two met, their relationship was initially full of prejudice, but little by little they began to understand each other and change together.

“Nice to Meet You” is a drama with a light plot that combines elements of romantic comedy and is set in the world fun Korea. This drama has 16 episodes throughout November 2025.

3. “As You Stod By” (November 7)

Broadcast: Netflix

This drama follows the story of Eun-Soo (Jeon So-Nee), a luxury goods store employee who has experienced trauma since childhood.

She has a friend named Hee-Soo (Lee Yoo-Mi), a former children’s book writer who now lives in fear because her husband, Jin-Pyo (Jang Seung-Jo), often commits violence.

Unable to bear her friend’s suffering, Eun-Soo decides to help Hee-Soo break out of the cycle of violence. They kill Jin-Pyo and plan to escape by ending his life.

In that situation, appeared Jin So-Baek (Lee Mu-Saeng), a CEO who was aware of their plans and chose to become their secret ally.

Adapted from the Japanese novel “Naomi to Kanako” by Hideo Okuda, this drama presents an emotional story about friendship, desperation and two women’s struggle with domestic violence.

4. “The Manipulated” (November 5)

Entertainment: Disney+

This 12-episode drama tells the story of Tae-Joong (Ji Chang-Wook), an ordinary man whose life suddenly changes drastically. He got involved in a serious crime case and was thrown in prison.

Behind this incident, he found out that everything was Yo-Han’s (Do Kyung-Soo) invention. Determined to get revenge, Tae-Joong begins his life full of tension and threats.

Inspired by the movie “Fabricate City” (2017), this drama features a tense plot with dark cinematography, making it one of the most anticipated Korean thriller series this year.

5. “Dear X” (November 6)

Broadcast: tvN

This 12-episode drama tells the story of Baek A-Jin (Kim You-Jung), a popular actress who grew up surrounded by domestic violence as a child.

To survive, he learned to hide his emotions and manipulate others. Behind his gentle demeanor, he hides a terrible evil side.

He is accompanied by Yoon Joon-Seo (Kim Young-Dae), a childhood friend who is willing to do anything for him, but who ultimately becomes a threat.

Meanwhile, Kim Jae-O (Kim Do-Hoon), a man with a dark past, feels connected to her, and Re-Na (Lee Yul-Eum) adds complexity to their relationship.

Adapted from the webcomic “Chinaehaneun X” by Ban Ji-Woon, the drama “Dear

6. “Dynamite Kiss” (November 12)

Broadcast: SBS

This drama tells the story of Kong Ji-Hyeok (Jang Ki-Yong), a team leader of a children’s equipment company, known for being intelligent and loyal.

His orderly life suddenly changes when Ko Da-Rim (Ahn Eun-Jin), a temporary employee on his team, suddenly kisses him. The situation becomes complicated because Ji-Hyeok is married. Meanwhile, Ko Da-Rim is a single woman struggling to survive.

To get a job, he lied and admitted that he was married and had children. Initially, Da-Rim just wanted to be a permanent employee, but she slowly began to fall in love with her boss.

With 12 episodes airing every Wednesday and Thursday at 10pm South Korea time, this drama offers a love story full of dilemmas, lies and conflicts in the world of work.

7. “Moon River” (September 7)

Broadcast: MBC

The drama “Moon River” tells the story of Yi Kang (Kang Tae-Oh), the crown prince who has deep wounds due to the loss of his loved ones due to the palace power struggle. Behind his cold demeanor, he mHave desire for revenge.

Meanwhile, Park Dal-Yi (Kim Se-Jeong) is a street vendor who is smart, funny and good at talking. He lived a simple life, but had to lose some of his memories.

Their lives changed drastically when their souls mysteriously switched. This condition also brings chaos and lessons to both of their lives.

This drama airs every Friday and Saturday at 9.50pm KST on MBC, replacing the drama slot “To The Moon”.

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