Exciting 10 New K-dramas of 2024 are Waiting In a Row to Make Their Release This November!

If you have not gotten over the hangover of the romantic medical drama ‘Doctor Slump‘, then November has another medical drama on its list. But this time, a thriller!

1. Face Me

When the cold-hearted but renowned plastic surgeon Cha Jeong-woo and the relentless detective Lee Min-hyeong join hands, the truth unravels in the daylight.

‘Face Me’ featuring Lee Min-ki (as Cha Jeong-woo) and Han Ji-hyun (as Lee Min-hyeong) starts airing on 6 November 2024. The show is available on KBS2 and Viki every Wednesday and Thursday at Korean time, 21:50 p.m.

Preview: Due to some bitter experiences, Cha Jung-woo is cold despite his attractive looks. His treatment methods are accurate due to his ability to rapidly imagine and process accident scenarios.

Things change after he meets the energetic detective Lee Min-hyung. Being a fearless detective, she is both heartless to the criminals and empathetic to the victims. When the duo team up, she uncovers the silent wounds of Cha Jung-woo and the truth behind crime cases.

2. Gangnam B-Side

‘Gangnam B-Side’ is another crime thriller that November has in store!

Preview: Gangnam is a buzzing city that shines in the daylight. When the sun drifts away, taking away the light, the mystery of missing people fills the air with tension. Detective Kang Dong-won and Yoo Gil-ho, a private problem solver, take up the challenge of investigating the disappearance of bar employee Jae-hui in their own way. Jae-hee is a key to unfolding the missing cases in Gangnam. As the investigation proceeds, it uncovers the truth about the dark face of Gangnam and some elite families that rule the city.

The drama features Jo Woo-jin as Kang Dong-won, Ji Chang-wook as Yoo Gil-ho, Kim Hyeong-seo as Kim Jae-hee, and Ha Yoon-kyung as Min Seo-jin. It is scheduled to stream on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:50 (KST) on Disney+ from 6 November 2024.

Now, it’s time for some romance and comedy!

3. Mr. Plankton 

Life is too dry without a little drama, romance, and comedy.

Mr. Plankton is an upcoming romantic comedy drama starring Woo Do-hwan, Lee Yoo-mi, Oh Jung-se, and Kim Hae-sook in lead roles.

Preview: Since Hae-jo (Woo Do-hwan) does not know his father’s identity, he lives as an outcast in society. He decides to go in search of his biological father, and he chooses Jo Jae-mi (Lee Yoo-mi) to accompany him. He kidnaps her in the middle of her wedding ceremony with Eo-heung (Oh Jung-se), the only child in the fifth generation of a wealthy family.

The show is to be aired on 8 November 2024 on Netflix.

4. Social Class Savvy 101

‘Social Class Savvy 101’ is a teen romantic comedy drama starring Kim Woo-seok, Kang Na-eon, Son Dong-pyo, Choi Gun, and Han Chae-rin.

Preview: Kim Ji-eun (Kang Na-eon) desperately wants to become the heartthrob of her school, but to her disappointment, she is not even famous in her class. Accidentally, she gets hold of an anonymous mobile phone, which gives her access to the administrative department of the app ‘Inssa Time’. The app is famous among the students and has all the little details about the school and its students.

Ji-eun teams up with Kang Woo-bin (Kim Woo-seok), one of the most popular students at the school and a trainee at a prestigious agency. He hides a secret from everyone around him. While helping Ji-eun become the most popular kid in the school, arrives the new transfer student Lee Dong-min (Choi Gun), who becomes interested in Ji-eun.

Watch the drama on Cinema Heaven, Wavve, Viki, Abema (Japan), TVING, and Watcha in South Korea on 10 November 2024.

5. Finding Handsome

‘Finding Handsome’ tells the story of friendship.

Preview: Thirteen years ago, a five-member boy band called Five Princes disbanded. After disbanding, the group members chose a different path and continued their lives. Cutie (Oh Seung-hoon), one of its former group members, starts searching for his teammates in the dream of making a comeback. The story revolves around Cutie’s investigation to bring Handsome (Hong Jong-hyun), the missing member, to their group.

The drama shows Oh Seung-hoon, Han Eun-sung, Kim Jun-beom, Lee Woo-tae, and Hong Jong-hyun in major roles. It is scheduled to be aired on KBS2 from 12 November at the Korean time: 10:45 p.m. The show will also be available on Viki in December.

6. Marry You

Preview: Bong Chul-hee (Lee Yi-kyung) and Jung Ha-na (Jo Soo-min) are two people who do not believe in marriage. However, as a civil servant, Jung Ha-na is sent to Bong Chul-hee’s island as part of a marriage encouragement team to convince Bong Chul-hee to get married.

The upcoming drama features Lee Yi-kyung, Jo Soo-min Ji Yi-soo, and Jun-hoe. It will be premiered on 16 November 2024 on every Saturday and Sunday at Korean time 7:50 p.m on Channel A.

7. When the Phone Rings

‘When the Phone Rings’ is an upcoming romance thriller mystery starring Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Jang Gyu-ri, and Heo Nam-jun.

Preview: Baek Sa-eon (Yoo Yeon-seok) and Hong Hee-joo (Chae Soo-bin) are a married couple who live behind the mask of a happily married life. Baek Sa-eon hails from a wealthy political family, and he works as the youngest presidential spokesperson. He married Hong Hee-joo, considering the common good that the alliance brings to both families.

Hong Hee-joo is mute after enduring some unfortunate events in her life. She works as a sign language interpreter.

Their marriage life takes new direction when someone kidnaps Hong Hee-joo.

The drama will be streamed on MBC TV on Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m (KST) from 22 November.

8. The Two Women 

Preview: The story of an unexpected friendship that buds between two women, Young Bok (Kang Mina) and Sachiko (Choi Ri), who used to fight over their husband Im Seo Rim (Ha Jun).

The drama is set a year prior to the Korean War, and the lead roles are played by Kang Mina, Ha Jun, and Choi Ri. It will be available on KBS2 on 26 November at 10:45 p.m. (KST) and will be streamed on Viki in December.

9. The Trunk

‘The Trunk’ is a soon-to-release drama featuring Seo Hyun-jin and Gong Yoo. Its story is based on the novel ‘Trunk’ written by Kim Ryeo-ryeong.

Preview: No In-ji (Seo Hyun-jin) works as a contract spouse at NM, a marriage company. She has to live one year with the man who approaches the company for a contract marriage. She meets Han Jeong-won (Gong Yoo) as her fifth contract marriage spouse.

Han Jeong-won is a music producer who struggles with anxiety and loneliness after his failed marriage life.

Without causing serious problems In-ji and Jeong-won sink in with their contract marriage life. In the meantime, they discover a trunk that contains secrets about the marriage company.

The show is expected to stream on 29 November on Netflix.

10. The Tale of Lady Ok

‘The Tale of Lady Ok’ is a JTBC drama starring Lim Ji-yeon, Choo Young-woo, Kim Jae-won, and Yeonwoo.

Preview: Ok Tae-young (Lim Ji-yeon) is a respectful lady who is always ready to help anyone who is in need. However, originally she was a slave; she lives a fake life with a fake identity in society, which is her biggest secret. She has built a protective wall around her with lies about her fake name, husband, and status.

She meets Cheon Seung-hwi (Choo Young-woo), a storyteller who wanders around the country reciting stories to people. He becomes head over heels for her at the first glance of her.

The drama is set in the Joseon period when slavery existed. It will be aired on JTBC at 22:30 (KST) on Saturday and Sunday from 30 November 2024.