October 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling month for K-drama enthusiasts, with a diverse array of stories spanning romance, fantasy, historical epics, and heartfelt family tales. From magical wish-granting adventures to soul-swapping dynastic intrigues, this month's releases blend emotional depth with innovative twists, promising to keep viewers hooked from the first episode.
Standouts include Genie: Make A Wish, a whimsical fantasy rom-com reuniting powerhouse stars Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy, and Moon River, a lush historical romance featuring Kang Tae-oh and Kim Se-jeong in a tale of fate and forgotten memories. Whether you're craving lighthearted laughs in Would You Marry Me or the nostalgic resilience of Typhoon Family, here's a detailed guide to 10 must-watch K-dramas premiering this month, complete with cast, release dates, networks, streaming platforms, and key staff information.
1 Transit Love 4 (EXchange 4) (October 1)
Genre : Romance, Reality
Synopsis : Former couples reunite in a shared house, navigating unresolved feelings, new connections, and the chance for second beginnings in this addictive dating experiment that explores love's what-ifs.
Cast : New cast of ex-partners (TBA)
Network : TVING
Streaming Platform : TVING
Air Time : Wednesdays, 20:00 KST
Episodes : 10
Transit Love 4 (EXchange 4) Trailer
Transit Love 4 (EXchange 4) Teaser Poster
2 Genie: Make A Wish (October 3)
Genre : Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Synopsis : An emotionless young woman discovers a magical lamp that awakens a mischievous genie from a thousand-year slumber, granting her three wishes while sparking an unexpected romance—until she learns he's actually the devil testing humanity's flaws.
Cast : Kim Woo-bin, Bae Suzy, Ahn Eun-jin, Noh Sang-hyun
Screenwriter : Kim Eun-sook
Director : Lee Byung-hun
Network : Netflix
Streaming Platform : Netflix
Air Time : Global release, binge format
Episodes : 12
Update: All 12 episodes of Genie, Make a Wish are now streaming on Netflix!
Genie, Make a Wish Teaser Trailer
Genie, Make a Wish Character Posters
3 Would You Marry Me (October 10)
Genre : Comedy, Romance
Synopsis : A heartbroken bride-to-be, reeling from her fiancé's betrayal, proposes a 90-day fake marriage to a bakery heir with the same name as her ex to secure a dream newlywed home, leading to hilarious mishaps and genuine sparks.
Cast : Choi Woo-sik, Jung So-min, Shin Seul-ki, Bae Na-ra
Screenwriter : Lee Ha-na
Director : Song Hyun-wook, Hwang In-hyeok
Network : SBS
Streaming Platform : Disney+
Air Time : Fridays & Saturdays, 21:50 KST
Episodes : 12
Would You Marry Me Teaser Poster
Would You Marry Me Teaser Trailer
4 Typhoon Family (October 11)
Genre : Drama, Family, Business
Synopsis : Amid the 1997 IMF financial crisis, a carefree young CEO must rally his late father's small trading company and its devoted employees through economic turmoil, rediscovering family bonds and resilience along the way.
Cast : Lee Jun-ho, Kim Min-ha, Sung Dong-il, Kim Ji-young, Kim Min-seok
Screenwriter : Jang Hyun-sook
Director : Lee Na-jeong
Network : tvN
Streaming Platform : Netflix
Air Time : Saturdays & Sundays, 21:20 KST
Episodes : 16
Typhoon Family Teaser Trailer
Typhoon Family Poster
5 Romantics Anonymous (October 16)
Genre : Romance, Drama
Synopsis : A brilliant but painfully shy chocolatier joins a small chocolate shop run by an heir traumatized by touch; their shared passion for confections helps them confront fears and form a tender connection in this sweet remake of a French classic.
Cast : Han Hyo-joo, Shun Oguri, Yuri Nakamura, Jin Akanishi
Screenwriter : Kim Ji-hyun, Yoshikazu Okada
Director : Sho Tsukikawa
Network : Netflix
Streaming Platform : Netflix
Air Time : Global release, binge format
Episodes : 8
Romantics Anonymous Trailer
Romantics Anonymous Teaser Poster
6 Good News (October 17)
Genre : Action, Thriller, Comedy
Synopsis : In 1970, a hijacked Japanese passenger plane en route to Pyongyang spirals into chaos as bumbling intelligence agents from Japan, South Korea, and the US deploy absurd tactics—from runway blockades to signal jams—to avert disaster and rescue hostages.
Cast : Sul Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung, Ryu Seung-beom, Park Hae-soon, Jeon Do-yeon
Screenwriter : Byun Sung-hyun, Lee Jin-seong
Director : Byun Sung-hyun
Network : Netflix
Streaming Platform : Netflix
Air Time : Global release
Good News Teaser Trailer
Good News Teaser Poster
7 The Dream Life of Mr. Kim (October 25)
Genre : Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis : A devoted middle-aged manager loses his job, home, and stable life overnight, forcing him to rebuild from scratch and discover his true passions beyond corporate drudgery and family expectations in this uplifting tale of reinvention.
Cast : Ryu Seung-ryong, Myung Se-bin, Cha Kang-yoon
Screenwriter : Yoon Hye-seong, Kim Hong-gi
Director : Cho Hyun-tak
Network : JTBC
Streaming Platform : Netflix
Air Time : Saturdays & Sundays, 22:40 KST
Episodes : 12
The Dream Life of Mr. Kim Teaser Posters
8 Spirit Fingers (October 29)
Genre : Youth, Slice of Life, Romance
Synopsis : A timid high school girl lacking self-confidence joins an eccentric art club, where vibrant "spirit fingers" and quirky friends help her embrace her true colors, voice her desires, and navigate the messy beauty of adolescence.
Cast : Park Ji-hu, Jo Joon-young, Choi Bo-min, Park Yoo-na
Screenwriter : Jeong Yoon-jeong, Kwon Yi-ji
Director : Lee Cheol-ha
Network : TVING
Streaming Platform : Watcha, Wavve
Air Time : Wednesdays, 20:00 KST
Episodes : 12
Spirit Fingers Teaser Trailer
Spirit Fingers Teaser Poster
9 The First Ride (October 29)
Genre : Comedy, Adventure
Synopsis : Four childhood friends, now in their 30s, finally embark on their long-delayed overseas motorcycle trip, only for the adventure to devolve into hilarious chaos, resurfacing old grudges, and forging unbreakable bonds amid absurd mishaps.
Cast : Kang Ha-neul, Kim Young-kwang, Cha Eun-woo, Kang Young-seok, Han Sun-hwa
Screenwriter : Jo Heon-tae, Nam Dong-geun
Director : Nam Dae-joong
Network : Theatrical Release
Streaming Platform : TBA
The First Ride Trailer
The First Ride Teaser Poster
10 Moon River (October 31)
Genre : Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis : A brooding crown prince who has lost his joy swaps souls with a memory-wiped bounty hunter, unraveling a web of royal conspiracies, forbidden love, and rediscovered purpose in Joseon-era intrigue.
Cast : Kang Tae-oh, Kim Se-jeong, Lee Shin-young, Hong Su-zu
Screenwriter : Cho Seung-hui
Director : Lee Dong-hyun
Network : MBC
Streaming Platform : Viki
Air Time : Fridays & Saturdays, 21:50 KST
Episodes : 16
Moon River Teaser Posters
Get ready for a month packed with emotional highs, fantastical escapes, and relatable journeys! With powerhouse performances and genre-bending narratives, October 2025's K-dramas offer endless reasons to hit play. Which one are you queuing up first?
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