Kdrama Kisses

The month of all things spooky has arrived! We do have some thrillers and melos on the list to get in the mood, but there are also several rom-coms on the way. Let’s see what we have to look forward to in this October 2023 edition of “Korean Dramas You Need to Be Watching.” This monthly series is meant to keep you updated on what’s happening in that amazing world of Korean dramas so that you don’t miss out on anything! Here are the kdramas you should keep an eye out for in October 2023:

My Pick:

1. Castaway Diva

This drama comes from one of my favorite writers who penned Pinocchio, I Hear Your Voice, While You Were Sleeping, and Start-Up. I’m hoping for another success with this one! Castaway Diva is a romantic comedy about a girl (Park Eun Bin) who was dreaming of becoming a singer that is in an accident and ends up stranded on a deserted island. After 15 years, she is finally rescued and still hopes to achieve her dreams. Castaway Diva is scheduled to premiere October 28 on tvN.

PREMIERING IN OCTOBER:

2. Strong Girl Nam-soon

Strong Girl Nam-soon is about a woman (Lee Yoo Mi) with super strength who went missing as a child in Mongolia and then returns to South Korea as an adult and reunites with her mother (Kim Jung Eun) and grandmother (Kim Hae Sook). Strong Girl Nam-soon is scheduled to premiere October 7 on JTBC.

3. A Good Day to Be a Dog

A Good Day to Be a Dog is a romance that tells the story of a woman (Park Gyu Young) who is cursed and transforms into a dog whenever she kisses a man that gets involved with a man (Cha Eun Woo) who is afraid of dogs due to a past trauma. A Good Day to Be a Dog is scheduled to premiere October 11 on MBC.

4. Doona!

Doona! is based on a popular webtoon about an ex-idol (Suzy) who ends up living in shared housing with a college freshman (Yang Se Jong). Doona! is scheduled to premiere October 20 on Netflix.

5. Perfect Marriage Revenge

Perfect Marriage Revenge is about a woman (Jung Yoo Min who travels back in time and enters into a contract marriage with a wealthy CEO (Sung Hoon) to get revenge on her previous husband. Perfect Marriage Revenge is scheduled to premiere October 28 on MBN.

6. The Matchmakers

The Matchmakers is a historical romantic comedy about a man (Rowoon) who almost became the son-in-law of the king and married a princess, but she died at the wedding ceremony. He then gets involved in a matchmaking business and gets help from a young widow (Choi Yi Hyun). The Matchmakers is scheduled to premiere October 30 on KBS.

7. Evilive

Evilive is a noir drama about a struggling lawyer (Shin Ha Kyun) who encounters a villain and ends up stepping into the world of evil and becomes a top villain himself. Evilive is scheduled to premiere October 14 on ENA.

CURRENTLY AIRING IN OCTOBER:

8. Twinkling Watermelon

Twinkling Watermelon is about a teenager (Ryeoun) that lives a double life as a model student and a band member who travels through time and meets his teenage father. Twinkling Watermelon airs Monday and Tuesday on tvN.

9. The Escape of the Seven

The Escape of the Seven in about seven people involved in the disappearance of a young girl. Starring Hwang Jung Eum, Lee Joon, Uhm Ki Joon, Lee Yoo Bi The Escape of the Seven airs Friday and Saturday on SBS.

10. Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun

Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun is an epic historical set in ancient times with a story that blends myth and history as a power struggle ensues in the land of Arth. Starring Jang Dong Gun, Lee Joon Gi, Shin Se Kyung, Kim Ok Bin Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun airs Saturday and Sunday on tvN.

Other Premieres & Ongoing Dramas (These dramas will be highlighted in the coming months)

Deal My Dearest Part 2

AND SO YOU’RE UP TO DATE, OTHER DRAMAS THAT WILL BE ENDING IN OCTOBER:

The Killing Vote

The Killing Vote focuses on a story where when horrible criminals avoid punishment, a nationwide poll is conducted asking everyone if the criminal should receive the death penalty. If the majority says yes, a mysterious figure known as Dog Mask kills them. The head of an investigation unit (Park Hae Jin), a police officer (Im Ji Yeon), and a legal scholar (Park Sung Woong) who is now in prison become involved in the search for Dog Mask. The Killing Vote airs Thursday on SBS.

The Worst of Evil

The Worst Evil is an action crime drama about a police officer (Ji Chang Wook) who goes undercover for an investigation involving drug trafficking between Korea, Japan, and China. The Worst Evil is scheduled to premiere September 27 on Disney+.

Behind Your Touch

Behind Your Touch follows the story of people living in the countryside including a veterinarian (Han Ji Min) with psychometric powers and a detective (Lee Min Ki) as they work together to solve crimes. Behind Your Touch airs Friday and Saturday on JTBC.

Destined With You

Destined With You is a supernatural romance about a civil servant (Jo Bo Ah) who discovers a cursed book that was banned hundreds of years ago and a talented lawyer (Rowoon) who gets involved in that curse. Destined With You airs Wednesday and Thursday on JTBC.

What dramas are you looking forward to or enjoying in October? Make sure to get caught up because there are more dramas coming your way in November!