As winter slowly knocks on our doors, November is here, bringing cozy dramas to warm the weather. This month offers a mix of thrillers, heart-fluttering romances, and emotional roller rollercoasters. Here are the K-dramas that will be hitting our screens:

Nice to Not Meet You – Premieres November 4 (tvN / Netflix)

Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon are set to deliver a chaotic love story of an actor trying to be popular in the melodrama genre and a journalist caught up in a big corruption scandal. They are forced to work together, and irritation slowly blooms into affection. The drama promises charming chemistry, sweet banter, and lots of comedy that’s perfect for November nights.

The Manipulated – Premieres November 5 (Disney+)

The king of thrillers and revenge is back on our screens! Ji Chang Wook will be going in on a full revenge mode as he plays Tae Joong, whose life is destroyed after being framed in a grand conspiracy. D.O. takes on the villain role as Yo Han and will show us how mysterious he can be and how well he can manipulate the situation.

With the two powerhouses, we will surely be kept on our toes by the emotionally charged story of power and payback, full of twists and intense psychological tension. Winter has nothing on us with this hot drama.  

Dear X – Premieres November 6 (TVING / Viki)

Someone shout messy! This drama is a mix of crushes, emotions, and violence. Kim Yoo Jung takes up the role of a top actress who experienced domestic violence as a child. Kim Young Dae plays the role of the reliable lead by her side but suddenly begins to investigate her past to bring her downfall, while Kim Jae O, who has also been by her side, tries to protect her since he loves her too. In search of her past, Kim Young Dae gets to see the difference between truths and lies.

As You Stood By – Premieres November 7 (Netflix)

Based on the novel “Naomi to Kanako” by Hideo Okuda, the drama is a tense, emotional, and haunting story of two ladies, Jeon So Nee and Lee Yoo Mi, who suffer a similar fate of domestic violence.

After suffering years of abuse, they make a fateful decision to end their pain, and their CEO is in the corner to help out with their plans, unknown to them. The drama teases revenge mixed with guilt as the women try to free themselves from their traumas.

Dynamite Kiss – Premieres November 12 (SBS/Netflix)

Jang Ki Yong and Ahn Eun Jin bring us a complicated romance of a married woman kissing her single team member, putting him in an awkward situation. The truth is, she lied about being married to get her job at the company that makes baby products since it was one of the requirements.

We can already picture the clumsiness, romance, and humor as they both try to find balance in the awkwardness after the out-of-the-blue kiss. Affection and undeniable chemistry are expected in the sweet and silly office romance. Stay tuned!

Taxi Driver 3 – November 21

November is taking us on a deluxe ride into December. The special revenge call is returning with the third season, and excitement is shooting through the roof already as Lee Je Hoon and his team return to the screen with mind-blowing scenes and stories. With two successful seasons, the third will surely be a banger.

It’s a feast of emotions for November. Whether you love psychology, romance, manipulation, or revenge, your palate will surely be satisfied because there’s something here to match your every mood. So, what will you be watching first this November?