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Once a regional gem, Korean dramas have become a global storytelling powerhouse and October 2025 brings another wave of must-watch series. With romantic comedies leading the charge and supported by fantasy historical and family-driven narratives, this month’s lineup captures both emotion and escapism.
Here are the top 10 new K-dramas premiering this October
1. Genie Make a Wish
Release date: October 3
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Director: Ahn Gil-ho
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
Cast: Kim Woo-bin Bae Suzy
A modern twist on the genie myth this fantasy romance tells the story of a weary genie who reawakens after centuries only to meet a young woman crushed under generational expectations. Their encounter sparked by three wishes unfolds into an unpredictable journey full of comedy and emotional depth.
2. Hwajas Scarlet
Release date: October 3
Genre: Family Drama
Director: Yoo Si-yeon
Writer: Kang Seul
Cast: Seo Young-hee Oh Na-ra Kim Si Eun
A woman adopted at birth returns to Korea as Scarlet a changed person. This emotionally layered story explores identity estrangement and reconciliation in a complex mother-daughter narrative.
3. Would You Marry Me
Release date: October 10
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Directors: Hwang In-hyeok Song Hyun-wook
Writer: Lee Ha-na
Cast: Choi Woo-shik Jung So-min
In this twist on the marriage contract trope two strangers agree to a 90-day marriage to win a luxury home. What begins as a transactional deal quickly spirals into a test of boundaries emotions and unexpected affection.
4. Typhoon Family
Release date: October 11
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Historical Drama
Director: Lee Na-jeong
Writer: Jang Hyun-sook
Cast: Kim Min-ha Lee Jun-ho
Set during the 1997 Asian financial crisis this drama chronicles the struggles of a young CEO torn between ambition and his family’s survival. A gripping story of resilience and sacrifice in a time of national upheaval.
5. Marie and Her Three Daddies
Release date: October 13
Genre: Family Dramedy
Director: Seo Yong-soo
Writer: Kim Hong-joo
Cast: Hyun Woo Ha Seung-ri Park Eun-hye
Kang Ma-ri reconnects with three men each representing a part of her complicated past. Through themes of identity healing and chosen family this drama blurs the lines between comedy and heartache.
6. Romantics Anonymous
Release date: October 16
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Drama
Director: Sho Tsukikawa
Writers: Kim Ji-hyun Yoshikazu Okada
Cast: Han Hyo-joo Shun Oguri Jin Akanishi
A cross-cultural remake of the French Belgian film this drama follows a shy chocolatier whose life begins to shift after joining a small passionate chocolate shop. Sweet sensitive and refreshingly tender.
7. The Dream Life of Mr Kim
Release date: October 25
Genre: Workplace Comedy
Director: Cho Hyun-tak
Writers: Kim Hong-gi Yoon Hye-sung
Cast: Myung Se-bin Ryu Seung-ryong
This sharp and heartwarming series follows Director Kim as he navigates a large Seoul corporation tackling office politics and personal chaos with unexpected humour and grace.
8. Nice to Not Meet You
Release date: October 27
Genre: Comedy Romance
Director: Kim Ga-ram
Writer: Jung Yeo-rang
Cast: Lee Jung-jae Lim Ji-yeon
A former A-list actor and a no-nonsense journalist collide in a newsroom turned upside down. What starts as irritation gives way to spark-filled chemistry in this witty and fresh rom-com.
9. Spirit Fingers
Release date: October 29
Platform: TVING
Genre: Teen Romance
Director: Lee Cheol-ha
Writers: Jeong Yoon-jeong Kwon Yi-ji
Cast: Park Ji-hu Cho Jun-young
Adapted from the beloved webtoon this coming-of-age tale follows a timid teen who joins an eccentric art club and finally begins to find her voice. A warm and vibrant exploration of self-expression and friendship.
10. Moon River
Release date: October 31
Genre: Historical Fantasy Romance
Director: Lee Dong-hyeun
Writer: Cho Seung-hui
Cast: Kim Se-jeong Kang Tae-oh
In this sweeping period fantasy a soul-swapping crown prince and a memory-lost bounty hunter find their fates entwined. With lush visuals and emotional weight Moon River promises epic romance with magical undercurrents.
Final thoughts
October 2025’s K-drama lineup offers something for every viewer from the magical realism of Genie Make a Wish and Moon River to grounded emotional stories like Hwajas Scarlet and Romantics Anonymous. Romantic comedies like Would You Marry Me and Nice to Not Meet You anchor the month with charm and heart while youth and family dramas expand the emotional palette.
Whether you are in for the fantasy the feels or the fun these ten dramas promise to keep global K-drama fans glued to their screens.
