The Highly Anticipated K-dramas of November 2023

Despite the spooky season coming to an end, K-dramas are still going strong. So don't worry, because November 2023 brings a selection of exciting K-dramas that will keep fans entertained throughout the holiday season.

November is packed with exciting works, ranging from a timeless tale of destined love to a captivating story of a demon bound by a marriage contract, and even a courageous police officer tackling crime in an unconventional manner.

Amongst the highly anticipated K-dramas this month is Vigilante, which has garnered immense excitement among fans due to actor Nam Joo-hyuk's current military service. As fans eagerly await his return, this drama promises to provide them with a much-needed fix of their beloved actor. Here's a comprehensive list of November's K-dramas, along with information on when and where to stream them.

Moon in the Day

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In the drama "Moon in the Day," the story revolves around the intertwined fate of two individuals. Han Jun-oh, portrayed by actor Kim Young-dae, is a well-known and attractive celebrity who seemingly possesses everything. However, behind his confident façade, he harbors insecurities. Fate brings him together with Kang Young-hwa (played by Pyo Ye-jin), a firefighter. During a filming incident, Young-hwa rescues Jun-oh from a life-threatening situation, sparking a bond between them that transcends time.

She is offered a position as his bodyguard in return. However, things become complicated when Jun-oh regains consciousness but is inhabited by Do Ha, an esteemed aristocrat. The reason? Jun-oh is trapped in a timeless state as a result of being murdered by his beloved wife. Coincidentally, Young-hwa is the reincarnation of Han Ri-ta, who has no recollection of her past.

The drama series, "Moon in a Day," is scheduled for release on November 1, 2023, and will be broadcasted every Wednesday and Thursday.

Where to stream: Viki, Netflix

Daily Dose of Sunshine

One of Netflix’s November 2023 K-dramas is Park Bo-young’s Daily Dose of Sunshine, about a nurse working in a neuropsychiatry ward.

Actor Park is making a comeback to K-dramas in the lead role of Jung Da-eun in the webtoon Netflix K-drama, Daily Dose of Sunshine. Despite her background in internal medicine, Da-eun lacks experience with patients in the neuropsychiatry department of the hospital. Nonetheless, she is determined to bring joy into the lives of her patients, even though the rest of the staff has grown accustomed to their routines.

However, this K-drama is not just about medical matters. There is also a romantic element as Doctor Dong Go-yoon (played by Yeon Woo-jin) can't help but notice Da-eun's radiant personality. Whenever she is around, he can't help but smile.

Daily Dose of Sunshine is set to release on November 3, 2023, and will have 12 episodes.

Where to stream: Netflix

Vigilante

Nam Joo-hyuk, currently serving his mandatory military service, will make an appearance on the small screen in the K-drama Vigilante. Portraying Kim Ji-yong, a student at the police academy, he takes on the role of a vigilante who seeks justice for his mother's murder. Frustrated by the inadequate punishment given to her killer, he takes matters into his own hands and confronts the criminal.

Ji-yong's realization of the justice system's deficiencies comes after a particular day. During the day, he diligently trains to become a flawless police officer, but when night falls, he takes to the streets to administer justice to criminals. Due to assistance from a supportive wealthy admirer and media coverage by a news reporter, Ji-yong earns the nickname Vigilante. However, not everyone regards him as a hero, especially when a detective starts probing into his activities. The premiere of Vigilante is scheduled for November 8, 2023, featuring a concise eight-episode run.

Where to stream: Disney+

Goryeo–Khitan War

For fans who prefer a more historically-driven storyline, Goryeo–Khitan War has a king and Commander-in-Chief unite to take on a war.

This K-drama, airing on November 11, 2023, delves into the second and third phases of the Goryeo-Khitan War. It follows King Hyeonjong of Goryeo (played by Kim Dong-jun) and his Commander-in-Chief, Gang Gam-chan (played by Choi Soo-jong), as they confront danger and the impending threat to their country and people. Together, they must rally the people of Goryeo for a united front against the Khitan forces. With an impressive 32 episodes, get ready for an epic journey through history.

Where to stream: For now, the K-drama will premiere on cable television, KBS2.

A Bloody Lucky Day

It’s a cat-and-mouse chase in A Bloody Lucky Day as a taxi driver’s ill fate has him crossing paths with a killer and the victim’s mother who wants revenge.

A Bloody Lucky Day, a K-drama airing in November 2023, is a must-watch for crime enthusiasts. Oh Taek, a regular taxi driver, frequently dreams of pigs, which is considered auspicious. As he is about to finish his shift, Oh Taek agrees to take on one last customer who offers him $1,000 to drive him to a nearby seaport town. Little does Oh Taek know that his passenger, Geum Hyeok-soo, recently committed murder and intends to escape on a stowaway boat. Meanwhile, the mother of Hyeok-soo's victim, Hwang Soon-kyu, sets out to exact her revenge on him.

A Bloody Lucky Day will air on November 20, 2023.

Where to stream: For now, the K-drama will premiere on cable television, TVING.

My Demon

K-drama enthusiasts are excitedly anticipating a captivating love story in My Demon, as a wealthy chaebol heir enters into a contract marriage with a striking demon.

Jung Koo-won (portrayed by Song Kang) is a demon who takes pleasure in striking favorable deals with individuals who endure difficult lives. He has wandered the streets for two centuries. However, everything changes when he encounters a woman, causing him to lose all his powers. Do Do-hee (played by Kim Yoo-jung) is the heiress of Future Group, a chaebol conglomerate, and is known for her cold and cynical nature. She holds skeptical views on love.

As if guided by destiny, the two characters come together and embark on a contractual marriage in the intriguing story of My Demon. The protagonist's only hope of regaining his powers and avoiding his demise is to remain constantly connected to Do-hee. Fans of K-dramas can easily recognize this captivating enemies-to-lovers plotline, positioning My Demon as a highly anticipated must-watch K-drama for November 2023. Scheduled to premiere on November 24th, 2023, this thrilling series will consist of 16 compelling episodes.

Where to stream: Netflix

The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract

A newfound widow is kidnapped and finds herself in present-day Seoul in The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract.

Park Yeon-woo's wedding night takes a tragic turn when her newlywed husband reveals a shocking truth - he has been secretly battling a heart condition and tragically dies in her arms. To make matters worse, she is then kidnapped by an unknown man and thrown into a well. However, Yeon-woo wakes up in present-day Seoul and is saved from a swimming pool by a man.

Surprisingly, this man bears a striking resemblance to her deceased husband. Kang Tae-ha, a kind-hearted individual who has always been open about his own heart condition, also happens to be the heir of SH Seoul Corporation. When his grandfather falls ill, he expresses his desire to see his grandson wed. Despite not being ready for marriage, Tae-ha proposes a fake marriage contract to Yeon-woo.

The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract will premiere in November, with no set date yet, and will have 12 episodes.

Where to stream: For now, the K-drama will air on cable television, MBC.

Once Upon a Boyhood

Once Upon a Boyhood is a Korean web series that follows the journey of Jang Byung-tae (Yim Si-wan), a high school student who is at the bottom of the social hierarchy. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he switches schools, set against the backdrop of the mid-to-late 1980s. Byung-tae is a student at an agricultural high school in Chungcheong Province, where he is unremarkable compared to his classmates - he is small, physically weak, and lacks popularity. But everything changes when he transfers to the nearby Buyeo Agricultural High School.

He is mistakenly presumed to be a Buyeo Iljjang, a skilled fighter, on his first day. Byung-tae also encounters Park Ji-young (Lee Sun-bin), the notorious "black spider" of the school, as well as the popular kid Kang Sun-Hwa (Kang Hye-won), and skilled fighter Jung Kyeong-tae (Lee Si-woo).

The streaming of Once Upon a Boyhood is scheduled for November 24, 2023, and it will consist of 10 episodes.

Where to stream: Coupang Play

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