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November brings a strong spread of Korean dramas, covering royal betrayal, supernatural romance, historical warfare, workplace love and crime investigations. Titles such as The Remarried Empress, One of a Kind Romance, Sword & Silence, Crash 2: Fury Road and Good Partner 2 lead the lineup, with shows arriving on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Viki and Korean networks. Here are 11 upcoming K-dramas with their dates, casts, platforms and plots.
1. The Remarried Empress (November 4)
Cast: Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk and Lee Se-young
Based on a popular web novel and webtoon, this fantasy romance follows Navier, Empress of the Eastern Empire. Her marriage to Emperor Sovieshu collapses when he falls for another woman, Rashta, and brings her into the palace. Rather than accept the betrayal, Navier seeks a divorce on her own terms and considers marrying Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom, a decision that could shift the balance of power between the rival empires.
2. Francesca Next Door (November 6)
Platform: To be announced
Cast: Han Soo-ah and Kim Hyun-jin, with Shim Hye-jin, Park Seul-gi and Park Hee-jin
Also listed as Seatmate, Francesca, this four-episode supernatural rom-com is a spin-off of the 2005 sitcom Hello, Francesca. A vampire arrives in Korea from Romania and tries to blend into an ordinary school while hiding her identity. Han Soo-ah plays Pi Na-young, and Kim Hyun-jin plays a class president drawn into her new life. Familiar faces from the original show also appear.
3. Happy Anding (November 6)
Cast: Kang Hoon, Cho Hyun-chul, Kim Jeong-jin, Lee E-dam, Moon Hee and Yoon Gai
This youth comedy follows three aspiring comedians facing career setbacks, financial uncertainty and the realities of adulthood. Reportedly adapted from the Japanese drama Life’s Punchline, it takes a grounded look at chasing a creative career when success feels far away, with friendship and perseverance at its core.
4. One of a Kind Romance (November 9)
Platform: To be announced
Cast: Park Soo-young (Red Velvet’s Joy), Kim Hyun-jin, Shin Hyun-soo and Kang Na-eon
Adapted from a webtoon, this 12-episode romantic comedy follows Gong Yu-il, a job seeker who unexpectedly becomes the manager of top star Tak Mu-i. Despite his fame, Mu-i struggles with anxiety and insomnia after persistent stalking. As Yu-il helps him cope, their professional bond turns personal, in a story about romance, healing and life under public scrutiny.
5. What a Boss Wants (November 11)
Cast: Sung Hoon, Oh Se-young and Lee Jung-shin of CNBLUE
Do-hyeok, a perfectionist executive devoted to classical music, becomes intrigued by a voice on an album and goes looking for its owner. His search leads to Eun-chae, a free-spirited indie musician whose outlook contrasts sharply with his. The romantic comedy plays on that clash between a meticulous executive and an independent artist.
6. Sword & Silence (November 14)
Platform: To be announced
Cast: Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kang-woo and Park Sung-woong
Set in the Three Kingdoms period, this historical action drama covers the rivalries and campaigns that shaped the peninsula’s unification. Lee Hyun-wook plays Kim Beop-min, the future King Munmu, and Jang Hyuk plays Yeon Gaesomun. The story brings together Silla, Goguryeo and Baekje, along with Tang China’s involvement, promising warfare, shifting alliances and competing ambitions.
7. Crash 2: Fury Road (November 16)
Cast: Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, Heo Sung-tae, Lee Ho-cheol, Moon Hee and NCT’s Jisung
The second season returns to the Traffic Crime Investigation team, which handles crimes involving vehicles and road incidents. Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young and Heo Sung-tae reprise their roles, while Jisung joins as rookie officer Ji Dae-se. Expect action, crime-solving and comedy as the cases grow more complicated.
8. Good Partner 2 (November 20)
Cast: Jang Na-ra, Kim Hye-yoon and Park Hae-jin
The legal drama’s second season follows divorce lawyer Cha Eun-kyung, again played by Jang Na-ra. Kim Hye-yoon joins as Kang Hye-seong, a lawyer whose emotional involvement in her clients’ cases may clash with Eun-kyung’s pragmatic style. Park Hae-jin is also in the cast, and the season is expected to explore tough divorce cases, professional rivalries and the personal cost of representing people through separations.
9. The Blue Road (November 20)
Cast: Son Suk-ku and Eita Nagayama
This eight-episode crime thriller pairs Korean detective Kim Seok (Son Suk-ku) with Japanese detective Inose (Eita Nagayama) to investigate connected murders. The killer leaves clues linking crimes in both countries, forcing the detectives to work across languages, policing systems and methods. It is directed by Han Jun-hee.
10. Nine to Six (November 25 or 26)
Cast: Park Min-young, Yook Sung-jae and Go Soo
A workplace romance about Kang Yi-ji (Park Min-young), a career-focused professional who has put ambition before personal life. Her ordered routine shifts after she meets Han Seon-woo (Yook Sung-jae), a warm-hearted younger colleague. Go Soo plays a senior professional who adds another layer to the office dynamics.
11. The Substitute (Date to be announced)
Platform: To be announced
Cast: Bae Hyun-sung, Cha Kang-yoon and Park Yoon-ho have been associated with the project
Listed as a school-set crime thriller, it reportedly examines academic pressure and the consequences of having someone else sit an exam for a student. The story is expected to follow young characters caught in a web of deception and ambition, with university competition as the backdrop. A full official synopsis and release schedule are still awaited.
Nov 4: The Remarried Empress. Nov 6: Francesca Next Door, Happy Anding. Nov 9: One of a Kind Romance. Nov 11: What a Boss Wants. Nov 14: Sword & Silence. Nov 16: Crash 2: Fury Road. Nov 20: Good Partner 2, The Blue Road. Nov 25 or 26: Nine to Six. TBA: The Substitute.
Platforms and some dates are still unconfirmed for several titles, so viewers should check streaming listings closer to release.
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