November has an interesting mix of Korean dramas lined up for viewers, from royal romances and workplace relationships to crime thrillers and legal dramas. The month will see the return of familiar characters as well as several new stories featuring actors such as Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, Park Min-young and Son Suk-ja. Here are the K-dramas to look out for this month.
The Remarried Empress
Release date: November 4
Where to watch: Disney+
The Remarried Empress follows Empress Navier, whose husband wants to divorce her so he can wed his mistress. But Navier does not give up easily. She enters an unlikely alliance with Prince Heinrey from the Western Kingdom to regain her throne and outdo her ex-husband in everything. The show stars Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Se-young and Lee Jong-suk, among others. It has been directed by Cho Su-won.
What a Boss Wants
Release date: November 11
Where to watch: Viki
Based on a web novel, What a Boss Wants is a romantic drama about Kwon Do-hyuk (Sung Hoon), a wealthy and particular CEO who sets out to find a woman after becoming intrigued by her voice on an album. His search leads him to Lee Eun-chae (Oh Se-young), the lead vocalist of an indie band. The two enter into an unexpected three-month contractual arrangement, with Eun-chae taking up a position as his secretary. As they spend more time together, their professional relationship begins to change. The drama also features Lee Jung-shin as Moon Tae-kyung, a paediatrician who develops a bond with Eun-chae.
Crash 2: Fury Road
Release date: November 16
Where to watch: JioHotstar
The Traffic Crime Investigation team is back in the second season of Crash. The series follows officers who investigate crimes involving vehicles and incidents on the road. As the team takes on more challenging cases, viewers can expect a mix of crime-solving, action and comedy, along with the camaraderie between its members. Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, Heo Sung-tae and Lee Ho-cheol reprise their roles, while NCT’s Jisung joins the cast as rookie officer Ji Dae-se.
Good Partner 2
Release date: November 20
Where to watch: Viki
The second season of Good Partner picks up with divorce lawyer Cha Eun-kyung (Jang Na-ra) embarking on a new chapter in her career. After leaving her previous law firm, she establishes her own practice, Libom, and takes on the challenge of building it from the ground up. She brings Kang Hye-seong (Kim Hye-yoon), an experienced lawyer with a different approach to divorce cases, on board. While Eun-kyung is known for her pragmatic and business-minded approach, Hye-seong is more emotionally invested in her clients’ situations. The two must learn to work together as they take on complicated cases and navigate their professional differences. Pyo Ji-hoon and Park Hae-jin are also part of the cast.
The Blue Road
Release date: November 20
Where to watch: Netflix
The Blue Road is a crime thriller that brings together Korean and Japanese detectives to investigate a series of murders across the two countries. The investigation begins in Tokyo, where a disfigured body is discovered with a message written in Korean. A similar killing soon takes place in Korea, with a message in Japanese. As the pattern becomes clear, detectives Kim Seok (Son Suk-ku) from Seoul and Inose (Nagayama Eita) from Tokyo join forces to track down the serial killer. With contrasting personalities and investigative approaches, the two must work together to solve a case that crosses national borders. The series is directed by Han Jun-hee and also stars Kim Shin-rok.
Nine to Six
Release date: November 25
Where to watch: Prime Video
Nine to Six is a workplace romance starring Park Min-young as Kang Ji-yi, a dedicated professional who has long prioritised her career over her personal life. Her carefully organised routine begins to change when she meets Han Seon-woo (Yook Sung-jae), a younger colleague whose warm and thoughtful nature draws her in. As the two grow closer, Ji-yi begins to experience a different side of life beyond work. Go Soo also stars as Park Hyun-tae, an executive whose presence adds another dimension to the dynamics at the workplace.
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