With the fall of 2023 approaching, the release schedules ofKorean dramashave become denser, possibly to wrap up the episodes before the year ends. Especially with so many intriguing dramas on the horizon, there is no room for further delays. As a result, the coming months will be loaded with some fascinating dramas, ranging from highly anticipated sequels to fan-favorite romantic stories.
For instance, the month of October has seenthe release of a slew of exciting dramas, includingStrong Girl Namsoon, a spin-off set in the same universe asStrong Girl Do Bong Soon, andMoon in the Day, a fantasy thriller starring Pyo Ye Jin and Kim Young Dae. Having said that, the following month will provide much more in terms of both quality and quantity. With that in mind, here are the best Korean dramas releasing in November 2023.
The Daily Dose of Sunshine (Nov. 3)
The Daily Dose of Sunshineis an upcoming medical drama starring Park Bo Young and directed by Lee Jae Gyoo, who previously helmedthe successful K-dramaAll of Us Are Dead. The drama revolves around the nurse Jung Da Eun, who works in a psychiatric ward and observes various patients as they navigate life through thick and thin. Based on the drama’s premise, it appears to be more light-hearted, signifying that fans will have a blissful viewing experience once it is released on Netflix.
Vigilante (Nov. 8)
Following the debut ofConnectandShadow Detective, we’re seeing a pattern of excellent dramas as Disney+ continues to adapt more webtoons into Korean dramas.Vigilante,based on a popular webtoonand starring Nam Joo Hyuk in an action role, is one of the most anticipated K-dramas this year.
The story centers around Kim Ji Yong, a police academy student who is upright and upholds the law during the day. However, when night falls, he dons a hood and becomes a vigilante, eliminating criminals who may pose a threat to society. While leading a double life may seem exhilarating, how long can Nam Joo Hyuk keep the investigators at bay?
Goryeo-Khitan War (Nov. 11)
It is not very often that we come across a South Korean drama with aserious take on real-life historical events.Goryeo-Khitan Waris a drama that depicts the second and third periods of the Goryeo-Khitan War, which took place during the tenth and eleventh centuries between the Liao dynasty of China and the Goryeo dynasty of Korea.
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In the drama, the Emperor of Goryeo, with the assistance of his Commander-in-Chief, Gang Gam Chan, attempts to unite the people of Goryeo in order to wage war against the Khitan-led Liao dynasty. The drama is based on a successful novel titled “Goryeo-Khitan War: Sweet Rain in The Winter” by Gil Seung Soo.
A Bloody Lucky Day (Nov. 24)
While romance K-dramas are in a league of their own, South Korean thrillers, especiallythose featuring serial killers, are second to none, as evidenced byConnectandI Saw the Devil.A Bloody Lucky Dayis a psychological thriller drama produced by TVING that tells the story of an ordinary taxi driver named Oh Taek (Lee Sung Min) who, after being promised an extremely high fare to transport a certain passenger to Mokpo, realizes that the hirer is a serial killer, but it is too late to back down. What would Oh Taek do to survive the situation?
My Demon (Nov. 24)
My Demonis arguably one of the most anticipated Korean dramas of fall 2023, not only because it is expected to be one of the best romance fantasy dramas but also due to its star-studded ensemble that includesBackstreet Rookie’s Kim Yoo Jung,Sweet Home’s Song Kang, andBloodhounds' Lee Sang Yi. Furthermore, it was written by Choi Ah II, the same screenwriter who penned Mr. Queen, one of the top-rated K-dramas on MyDramaList.
The plot revolves around two characters, Do Do Hee (Kim Yoo Jung) and Jung Koo Won (Song Kang)— the former is an heiress of a wealthy family who is detested by everyone around her, and the latter a demon who was supposed to be superior to humans in every possible way but lost his powers in an incident. What happens when these both cross each other’s paths?
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The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract (November 2023)
Time Travel dramas are a great deal in South Korea, and a number of titles in this genre,such asThe King: Eternal Monarch,Tail of the Nine-Tailed, andA Time Called You, attain enormous success every year. If you’ve enjoyed any of the dramas listed above, thenThe Story of Park’s Marriage Contractmay be right up your alley.
The story takes place in the mid-nineteenth century and follows a beautiful young woman who enters an arranged marriage. Tragically, her husband dies on the first day of their marriage, leaving her a widow. Before she could even mourn her husband’s untimely death, she finds herself 200 years in the future in modern Korea. How would she navigate in an environment that she’s entirely unfamiliar with, and will she be able to return to the Joseon period and unravel this bizarre phenomenon?
