Which of these dramas scheduled to air in November are you planning to watch?

 

1. KBS weekend drama 'Last Summer' (Starts November 1, 9:20 PM, 12 episodes)

Director: Min Yeonhong (Missing: The Other Side, Royal Loader)

Writer: Jeon Yuri (Kiss Sixth Sense, Radio Romance)

Cast: Lee Jaewook, Choi Sung-en, Kwon Areum

Remodeling romance drama about childhood friends who finally face the truth about their first love, which was hidden away in a Pandora's box.

2. tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'Nice to Not Meet You' (Starts November 3, 8:50 PM, 12 episodes)

Director: Kim Garam (Nevertheless, Good Partner)

Writer: Jung Yeorang (Doctor Cha, Five Enough)

Cast: Lee Jungjae, Lim Jiyeon, Kim Jihoon, Seo Jihye

A national actor who has lost his passion and an elite journalist who has lost her position must overcome their prejudices and grow together.

3. Disney+ 'The Manipulated' (Starts November 5, 12 episodes)

Directors: Kim Changjoo (Amazon Bullseye), Park Shinwoo (The Killing Vote)
Writer: Oh Sangho (The Roundup: Punishment, Taxi Driver series)
Based on the film Fabricated City
Cast: Ji Changwook, Do Kyungsoo, Jo Yoonsoo, Lee Kwangsoo

A bloody revenge drama about an ordinary man whose life is suddenly manipulated, causing him to fall to rock bottom. He returns from hell to get his revenge.

4. TVING 'Dear X' (Starts November 6, 12 episodes)

Directors: Lee Eungbok (Descendants of the Sun, Mr. Sunshine), Park Sohyun
Writers: Choi Jawon (The Joys and Sorrows of Work, No Path Back), Ban Jiwoon
Based on Naver Webtoon Dear X
Cast: Kim Yoojung, Kim Youngdae, Kim Dohoon, Lee Yeol-eum

The story of a woman named Baek Ahjin who wears mask to escape her hellish life and climb to the top, and the Xs she cruelly stepped on to get there. 

5. MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Moon River' (Stars November 7, 9:50 PM, 14 episodes)

Director: Lee Donghyun (She Knows Everything, Bitter Sweet Hell)
Writer: Cho Seunghee (More Than Friends)
Cast: Kang Tae-oh,Kim Sejeong, Lee Shinyoung, Hong Soojoo, Jin Goo

A fantasy historical romance about a crown prince who has lost his laughter and a bounty hunter who has lost her memory switch bodies. 

6. Netflix 'As You Stood By' (Starts November 7, 8 episodes)

Director: Lee Jungrim (VIP, Revenant)
Writer: Kim Hyojung
Based on Okuda Hideo's novel Naomi and Kanako
Cast: Jeon Soni, Lee Yumi, Jang Seungjo, Lee Moosaeng

Two best friends commit the perfect crime by murdering an abusive husband and covering it up together. 

7. TV Chosun Monday-Tuesday drama 'No Next Life' (Starts November 10, 10PM, 12 episodes)

Director: Kim Jungmin (The Secret Romantic Guesthouse, Gunman in Joseon)
Writer: Shin Yiwon (Green Mothers' Club)
Cast: Kim Heesun, Han Hejin, Jin Seyeon, Yoon Park, Heo Junseok, Jang Inseop

A funny and heartwarming drama about three 41-year-old friends facing turning point in their lives. Najung, who is focused on raising her kids, must return to her old job as an intern show host because of an unexpected lie. Jooyoung faces the cracks behind her perfect life, and Il-ri dreams of a romantic, happy ending.

8. SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama 'Dynamite Kiss' (Starts November 12, 9PM, 14 episodes)

Director: Kim Jaehyun (One Dollar Lawyer)
Writer: Ha Yoona (Mystic Pop-Up Bar, From Now On, Showtime!)
Cast: Jang Kiyong, Ahn Eunjin, Kim Moojun, Woo Dabi

An office romance full of tension and humor about a single woman pretends to be a mother to get a job, and the team leader who falls for her.

9. ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces' (Starts November 17, 10PM, 10 episodes)

Director: Jo Woong (A Virtuous Business, Justice)

Writer: Kim Sangyoon

Cast: Yoon Kyesang, Jin Seonkyu, Kim Jihyun, Go Kyupil, Lee Jungha

A funny and exciting story about a group of former special forces soldiers who team up, not to protect the country or save the world, but only to protect their own families and neighborhood.

10. SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Taxi Driver 3' (Starts November 21, 9:50 PM, 16 episodes)

Director: Kang Boseung
Writer: Oh Sangho (Taxi Driver series, Fabricated City)
Based on K-Toon Taxi Driver
Cast: Lee Jehoon, Kim Euisung, Pyo Yejin, Jang Hyukjin, Bae Yooram

The secretive taxi company Rainbow Transport and its driver Kim Dogi return to complete revenge on behalf of victims who have been treated unfairly.

theqoo

-I don’t know what to watch… if something turns out fun, please spread the word.

-Nothing really catches my eye, except for Taxi Driver.

-I’m curious about Nice to Not Meet Youㅋㅋㅋ

-I was planning to watch Dear X, but after reading this, Last Summer sounds good too.

-I’ll watch UDT, and As You Stood By looks interesting. I'm not watching Taxi Driver because Lee Kyungyoung’s in it.

-First of all, The Manipulated.

-I’ll watch UDT because I like the cast.

-I'm looking forward to Do Kyungsoo playing the villain in The Manipulated. I can't wait to see his chemistry with Ji Changwook.

-Taxi Driver and The Manipulated. Since the same writer who wrote Taxi Driver wrote The Manipulatedㅋㅋ I'm so excited for that one too.

-UDT and As You Stood By look interesting. The others don't really suit my style.

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Folowing 'Shinsegae' Annie ... 'Shinjeon Tteokbokki 3rd Generation' Ha Minki set to debut in a boy group next year

 

Modenberry Korea has officially introduced trainee Ha Minki.

Modenberry Korea announced, "We plan to debut a new boy group in the second half of 2026,” and added, "Among them, trainee Ha Minki will begin communicating with the public through multiple platforms first.”

According to the agency, Ha Minki, born in 2007, is the grandson of Ha Sungho, the founder and chairman of Shinjeon Tteokbokki. He previously trained under SM Ent. and is expected to captivate the public with his tall 185cm frame and refreshing visuals.

The agency stated, "We are grateful that the Shinjeon Tteokbokki family is actively supporting Ha Minki's debut preparations. Our agency is currently focusing intensely on training the new boy group, aiming for a launch in the second half of 2026."

Ha Minki shared, "I'm already excited to communicate with various fans. Even though I am still a trainee, I want to become an artist who delivers genuine music from the heart.”

Meanwhile, Ha Minki plans to engage with fans through multiple platforms even before his official debut.

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Fundraising for NewJeans ... Team Bunnies' member sent to the Family Court's Juvenile Division for violating the Act of Donation

https://n.news.naver.com/article/366/0001117737?sid=101

A member of Team Bunnies, a fan group that raised donations to take legal action against malicious comments targeting NewJeans, has been sent to the Family Court's Juvenile Division for violating the Act on the Collection and Use of Donations. The decision was made considering the person in question is under the age of 18.

According to Chosun Biz on the 28th, the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office determined there were legal violations done by A, an underage member of Team Bunnies, and decided to send them to the Seoul Family Court's Juvenile Division. The prosecutors reportedly transferred this case as a protective case, rather than a criminal case, based on A's age and the seriousness of the action.

A legal expert explained, "It's highly likely this happened because they didn't fully understand the relevant law. Since the individual is a minor, they are mainly covered by the 'Juvenile Act,' and authorities decided this was not a matter for criminal punishment."

The Family Court’s Juvenile Division will review A’s age, the seriousness of the actions, and the possibility for reformation to determine the protective measures. Depending on the outcome, the court may impose counseling, community service, probation, or even dismiss the case entirely if it's deemed minor.

Team Bunnies is a part of the NewJeans fandom, 'Bunnies.' It was formed during the height of conflict between HYBE and ADOR last year to show support for NewJeans.

On October 21 last year, they started collecting donations online, claiming that they would 'take legal action against malicious posts targeting NewJeans.' They quickly raised over 50 million KRW in just 8 hours. However, this immediately led to a legal controversy over the violations of the donation collection law.

The current Donation Act states that anyone raising over 10 million KRW in donations must register with local authorities. Violation of this law can lead up to 3 years in prison or a fine of up to 30 million KRW. A citizen complaint was filed through the National Petition System, and the Seul Metropolitan Government confirmed that the fundraising was not registered in advance.

The fund are currently frozen as authorities are investigating. Depending on the investigation's outcome, any money that hasn't been used will be returned to the people who donated it as required by law, right after the investigation is finished.

Team Bunnies gained a lot of attention during the dispute between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Heejin. While their identities weren't officially revealed, they described themselves as "a group of experts from various fields who support NewJeans."

The group expressed support for Hanni's appearance at the National Assembly auditand sent messages and faxes to many politicians demanding the attendance of HYBE officials. They even released information they claimed was confidential company material, like documents comparing ADOR’s NewJeans project and BELIFT LAB’s ILLIT project.

The NewJeans fandom Bunnies later clarified, “Team Bunnies does not represent the opinions of the entire fandom.”

theqoo

-This is ridiculous...

-Even if it was done by a minor, the adults should take responsibility. Why would anyone want to ruin a kid’s life like this?

-Did they use a minor as a scapegoat??? That is truly something.

-I can't believe it. They're basically saying this minor led the whole thing.

-There’s no way everyone in that team was a minor and no way it was just one person. But they put the minor up front? Wow.

-Weren’t they supposed to be a 'team'?

-A minor?? Didn't they say there were also people from the legal field involved? And yet they used a minor as their representative?

-Why would a minor do all that just to 'protect' a celebrity...?

-Something smells fishyㅎㅎㅎ

-Didn’t they meet with NewJeans’ family and lawyers? Did they really trust a minor to handle all this?

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Unbelievable;; Now that there’s a problem, they’re using the minor as a shield.

-Team Bunnies acted like an agency, putting out official statements and coordinating things with NewJeans... And now you're saying the person behind that is a minor? Does that make any sense?

-There’s more than one shady thing going on here.

-Did they use the minor’s bank account for the fundraising?

-NewJeans, please save them...

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The short-haired, AI-like face SM Ent. has always wanted

 

Sm이 그토록 원하던 단발 ai상 얼굴 pic.twitter.com/tbL23Wkeet

— hersh (@HERSH_97) October 27, 2025

I just referenced this tweet for the title.

I just wanted to post it because Jiwoo is so beautiful... 

Short-haired Jiwoo is so beautiful.

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-Ever since her debut, people have been joking if Naevis actually debuted in real lifeㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-She looks like Shin Sekyung.

-All the girls around me love Jiwoo.

-She really has that Naevis lookㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Jiwoo’s tall and dances so wellㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I love her so much...

-Every time I see her, I think she looks a bit like GFRIEND’s Eunhaㅋㅋㅋㅋ A slightly more AI-fied version of Eunhaㅋㅋ

-I think she’s the prettiest member in Hatuha (I know they are all pretty, she's just my type)

-Hul... When I first saw her, I really thought she looked like Naevis;;;;;;;;;;

-The way her eyes connect to her nose bridge is just so beautiful.

-When I first saw her, I thought, "Ah... So Naevis has a face that can actually exist in real life"

-SM is ruthless. They actually found and debuted someone like Naevis.

-She’s so attractively beautiful.

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TWICE Chaeyoung's boyfriend, Zion.T: "I often get comment about being too skinny. I find it fascinating how people eat three full meals a day"

 

Zion.T, who is publicly dating TWICE's Chaeyoung, said that he finds it fascinating when people manage to eat three full meals a day.

On the 26th, a new episode of Kim Nayoung's 'No Filter TV' titled 'Zion.T on No Filter...? A talk full of twists on his favorite things" was posted on Youtube.

Zion.T shared his daily routine, saying, "When I wake up, I have a few tasks piled up. I spend 2-3 hours taking care of those, and then I head out to my studio. If I finish early, I just come back home."

Zion.T also mentioned that he works as the CEO of his own label, Standard Friends, saying, "I run a company. When my staff are in, I stay at the office. When they're not, I just go home. My schedule is pretty flexible."

When asked how many meals he eats a day, Zion.T answered, "Usually two. I eat one meal properly and the other meal is like half to one full meal." He added, "I find it fascinating how people eat three full meals a day. How do they eat three full meals?" Hearing this, Kim Nayoung cautioned, "You should be careful saying that. Some people might be offended," to which Zion.T replied, "I get judged a lot for my body too. People say I'm too skinny. So I think I'm allowed to say that."

Zion.T also shared his secret to not gaining weight. He simply said, "You just need to have a high metabolism."

Meanwhile, Zion.T is currently in a public relationship with a girl group member. He confirmed he was dating TWICE's Chaeyoung in April last year. The two of them have an age gap of 10 years. It is reported that they started dating after being introduced by a mutual friend.

theqoo

-Are they still dating???

-Wow, I just found out they’re dating.

-They're dating?? But honestly, I also find three meals hard. Two meals is perfect.

-They’re still together and have been dating for quite a while.

-ㅇ0ㅇ I thought Chaeyoung was dating some tattoo artist.

-Since when have they been dating????????

-You actually have to put effort just to eat three meals a dayㅋㅋㅋ

-I only knew she dated a tattoo artist a while ago. I didn’t know she’s now publicly dating Zion.T.

-But Chaeyoung's ideal type seems to be that... skinny and kind of fragile-looking… He seems like a good match for herㅋㅋ

-Why is everyone so surprised? There were quite a few articles about them, and it’s been a while already.

-Chaeyoung still seems like a baby to me...

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Surprisingly, the period when many idol fans leave their fandoms is right after enduring the military hiatus

 

It is said that many fans leave the fandom during the idol's first comeback after discharge.

After waiting for a longtime, fans naturally expect a good album as a reward. If the album isn't as good as they hoped, they feel disappointed and realize their waiting was not worth it...

theqoo

-I'm a fan of an actor. During his military hiatus, I rewatched his old works while anticipating for his comeback. But after he got discharged, he didn't start a new project right away, making the brea even longer. Now, his first ever drama since his discharge has aired, and his next one is also confirmed. He's been busy appearing everywhere, but my feelings are just... Lukewarm. I think I'm gonna leave the fandom.

-It's probably because people change after they go to the military... During the military hiatus, it's easier since you can hold onto the image you used to love. But when they get discharged and you see their tired eyes, changed face, personality, or attitude... Your feelings cool down.

-My idol came back looking even better after losing weight in the military. He didn't change much else, he came back almost immediately, and poured everything into his comeback activities, but the fandom still dropped sharply. I think the biggest problem is that the fans' feelings cool off during the military hiatus. They wait out of habit, but when their idol finally gets discharged and makes a comeback, they realize their heart isn't the same anymore and leave...

-True. If the comeback song or concept is bad, you just lose interest instantly.

-The quality of the comeback does matter, but sometimes people leave because the idol's face changed.

-Either the idol changed, the fan changed, or both changed. You might deny it at first, but you'll soon realize during your idol's first comeback.

-It's because fans wait through the military service, but they don't make a comeback right away. Or even worse, they don't even show their faceㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Right, I totally understand what you mean.

-Since idols go to the military in their late 20s, the cute charm is usually gone when they get discharged. At this point, they have to survive purely on their skills, and my bias couldn't do that.

-My idol's post-military comeback will probably be in the second half of next year... I wonder what it's gonna be like...

-It's my first time sending my favorite idol to the military, and since he's getting out soon... I'm scared.

-They should make their first comeback right away. If they make fans wait for another 9 months, fans will be freaking pissed offㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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Will we see '30-something' IU and Byun Wooseok in school uniforms again? ... '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' spotted filming at a school, sparking buzz

IU and Byun Wooseok, who are drawing attention for their pairing in the upcoming drama '21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife,' are sparking buzz for their scenes in school uniform.

Recently, posts from people claiming to have participated in the filming of '21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife' were spread online. An extra shared a photo of the school uniform worn during the filming, drawing a lot of attention. The revealed uniform is a light blue shirt paired with a dark blue vest and skirt, the unique pattern on the tie and vest caught everyone's eyes.

Viewers who saw the photos shared their excitement, saying, "IU and Byun Wooseok would look great in those," and "They cold totally pull off the roles of high school students."

Notably, IU (born in 1993) and Byun Wooseok (born in 1991) are both in their mid-30s, but they both looked perfectly natural in school uniforms in their last projects.

IU had earned high praises for her previous hit Netflix series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' released in March, where she perfectly played characters from a wide range of ages, from a high school student to a working adult. Byun Wooseok also previously played the role of a high school student in his hit drama last year, 'Lovely Runner.'

In addition, there have been sightings of IU, Byun Wooseok, and Roh Sanghyun filming at a high school for '21st Century Grand Prince's Wife,' which raises expectations even more.

'21st Century Grand Prince's Wife' is a romance drama set in a fictional 21st-century constitutional monarchy in South Korea. It tells the story about Sung Heejoo (IU), a wealthy heiress annoyed by the fact that she's only a 'commoner,' and Grand Prince Lee Wan (Byun Wooseok), the king's son who is sad because he can't have anything. This drama is planned to air in the first half of next year.

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