What We’re Watching: Best K-Dramas in November 2024

Looking for your next K-drama obsession? OTT platforms have brought in an incredible lineup of fresh releases that promise everything from heart-fluttering romance to spine-tingling thrills. Here’s your ultimate guide to K-dramas in November!

Mr. Plankton

Now Streaming on Netflix

What happens when you pair an Emmy-winning actress with one of Korea’s most promising leading men? Pure magic! In this unconventional romance, Squid Game‘s Lee You-mi meets Bloodhounds star Woo Do-hwan in a story that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in destiny.

Think you’re having a bad day? Meet Hae-jo, a man who literally exists because of a medical mix-up, only to discover he’s terminally ill. In a deliciously chaotic turn of events, he decides to kidnap his ex-girlfriend Jae-mi from her wedding – and yes, she has her own spectacular mess of problems, including a fake pregnancy and surprise menopause diagnosis. Together, they embark on a journey to find Hae-jo’s biological father, creating what might be the most beautifully messy road trip romance of the year.

When the Phone Rings

Streaming Now on Netflix

Finally, the wait is over! Yoo Yeon-seok makes his triumphant return to our screens in this sophisticated mystery-romance that proves sometimes the loudest messages are spoken in silence. The story follows a “show window” couple – a presidential spokesperson and a sign language interpreter – whose perfectly curated marriage facade begins to crack when a mysterious caller threatens to shatter their world.

With Chae Soo-bin joining forces with Yoo Yeon-seok for the first time, this isn’t just another political drama – it’s a nuanced exploration of communication, love, and the secrets we keep from those closest to us.

Gangnam B-side

Streaming Now on Disney+ Hotstar

If you thought Gangnam was all glamour and glitz, think again. This gritty crime thriller, inspired by the infamous Burning Sun scandal, takes us deep into Seoul’s shadowy nightlife. Ji Chang Wook leads an stellar ensemble cast in a story that feels ripped from tomorrow’s headlines.

What makes this show extraordinary? Writer Joo Won-gyu’s firsthand experience as an undercover driver in Gangnam’s club scene brings raw authenticity to every scene. When women start vanishing from clubs, three unlikely allies – a demoted detective, an ambitious prosecutor, and a street-smart broker – must navigate a web of corruption that reaches the highest echelons of power.

Brewing Love

Streaming on Viki

Kim Sejeong is back, and she’s serving up something special! Fresh from The Uncanny Counter 2, she stars as Chae Yong-ju, a liquor company sales queen who could sell ice to penguins. When her branch faces closure, she sets her sights on a new beer crafted by Lee Jong-won’s character, a sensitive brewmaster living his best cottagecore life in the countryside.

The chemistry between our leads fizzes like perfectly aged champagne – she’s hiding her emotions, he’s reading everyone like a book, and we’re here for every moment of this intoxicating romance.

Parole Examiner Lee

New Episodes Every Monday and Tuesday on Viki

Get ready to see justice served in style! Go Soo transforms into Lee Han-shin, a parole examiner who’s basically the Batman of the legal system – wealthy criminals are his specialty, and he shows zero mercy. But here’s the twist: he’s actually a softie for the wrongfully imprisoned.

Adding serious girl power to this legal thriller is Girls’ Generation’s Yuri as a detective who lives and breathes justice, and Extraordinary Attorney Woo‘s Baek Ji-won as a fearless loan shark. Together, they’re taking on a chaebol heir who thinks he’s untouchable – and we’re here for every minute of this power trio in action.

Whether you’re in the mood for swooning romance, edge-of-your-seat thrills, or justice being served ice-cold, November’s K-drama lineup has something for everyone. Grab your favorite snacks, clear your schedule, and dive into these fantastic new series!