15 Thrilling NEW Korean Dramas to Watch in October 2023

Get ready for thrilling new Korean dramas in October 2023. They promise captivating characters and heart-pounding stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Add these exciting new Korean dramas to your watch list now!

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Fall Thrills – Explore the Most Thrilling Korean Dramas to Watch in October 2023

New Korean dramas to watch in October 2023

New Korean Dramas to Watch in the First Half of the Month – October 2023

1. “The Deal” (거래)

Release Date: October 6, 2023
Airs On: Friday
Episodes: 8
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Cast: Yoo Seung Ho, Yoo Su Bin, Kim Dong Hwi, and Lee Joo Young
Where to watch: Wavve
Synopsis: “The Deal,” a Korean drama adapted from a webtoon of the same name, follows three former high school classmates in their twenties reuniting after a long time for drinks. Unexpectedly, two of them impulsively kidnap the other, setting off a series of complications that thrust all three into a dark and tumultuous journey.
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2. “Strong Girl Nam Soon” (힘쎈여자 강남순)

Release Date: October 7, 2023
Airs On: Saturday, Sunday
Episodes: 16
Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural
Cast: Lee Yoo Mi, Kim Jung Eun, Kim Hae Sook, Ong Seong Wu, and Byeon Woo Seok
Where to watch: JTBC, TVING, Netflix
Synopsis: “Strong Girl Nam Soon,” a spin-off of the popular drama “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon,” follows Kang Nam Soon, Bong Soon’s distant cousin. Blessed with super strength like her mother, Nam-soon embarks on a journey to find her family after being lost in Mongolia when she was a child. The series delves into the lives of three generations of powerful women as they unravel drug-related crimes in the Gangnam area.
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3. “A Good Day to be a Dog” (오늘도 사랑스럽개)

Release Date: October 11, 2023
Airs On: Wednesday
Episodes: 14
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Supernatural
Cast: Park Gyu Young, Cha Eun Woo, and Lee Hyun Woo
Where to watch: MBC, Viki, Viu
Synopsis: Adapted from the Naver webtoon, “A Good Day to be a Dog” Korean drama tells the story of Han Hae-na (Park Gyu Young), a middle school teacher cursed to transform into a dog for six hours if she kisses a man. Everything changes when she accidentally kisses her coworker Jin Seo Won (Cha Eun Woo). She needs a second kiss to break the curse, but there’s a problem – Seo Won is terrified of dogs. Now, Hae-na must find a way to break the curse while helping Seo Won conquer his fear.
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4. “My Dearest” – Part 2 (연인 파트 2)

Release Date: October 13, 2023
Airs On: Friday, Saturday
Episodes: 10
Genre: Historical, Romance, Melodrama, Drama
Cast: Namgoong Min, Ahn Eun Jin, Lee Hak Joo, and Lee Da In
Where to watch: MBC, Viki
Synopsis: “My Dearest” is a historical romance drama set in the Joseon dynasty. It portrays the love story between Lee Jang Hyun (Namgoong Min), a man who rejects marriage, and Yoo Gil Chae (Ahn Eun Jin), a woman seeking love after two failed marriages.
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5. “Evilive” (악인전기)

Release Date: October 14, 2023
Airs On: Saturday, Sunday
Episodes: 10
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Cast: Shin Ha Kyun, Kim Young Kwang, and Shin Jae Ha
Where to watch: ENA, Genie TV
Synopsis: “Evilive” is a gripping noir Korean drama that revolves around Han Dong Soo, a struggling lawyer. Initially, Dong Soo is known for his integrity and sharp wit. However, his life takes a sinister turn when his half-brother and broker, Han Beom Jae, introduces him to the enigmatic Seo Do Young. This encounter pushes Dong Soo over the edge, transforming him into a formidable villain and leading him down a path of crime.
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6. “No Path Back” – 2023 KBS Drama Special (드라마 스페셜 2023: 극야)

Release Date: October 14, 2023
Airs On: Saturday
Episodes: 1
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Cast: Lee Jae Won, Choi Sungwon, Kim Kang Hyun, and Yoon Se Woong
Where to watch: KBS2
Synopsis: The plot of “No Path Back” Korean drama centers around a salesperson employed by a liquor distribution company. Desperate for a better life, he ultimately makes a fateful decision with dire consequences.
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New Korean Dramas to Watch in the Second Half of the Month – October 2023

7. Doona!

Release Date: October 20, 2023
Airs On: Friday
Episodes: 9
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Cast: Bae Suzy, Yang Se Jong
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Synopsis: The Korean drama “Doona!” is a romance adaptation of the webtoon “The Girl Downstairs.” It portrays the lives of Won Jun, an ordinary university student, and Lee Doona, a former Kpop idol, as they meet in a share house. Despite their contrasting backgrounds, a heartwarming affection develops between them.
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