5 Recommended Korean Dramas That Will Air in October 2023, From Bae Suzy to Cha Eunwoo Ready to Spoil the Audience!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Vierda Safyra

Are you bored waiting for the next K-Drama to air? Don't worry, this time we don't have to worry because there are so many recommendations. Korean dramas have a lot of fans because they are interesting in every aspect, especially if the actors or actresses are famous, plus the chemistry between the cast in the drama is really good.

Constantly generating new ideas and creating new storylines, that's Korean dramas. Sometimes Korean dramas are adaptations of foreign films and webtoons. There have been many Korean dramas that have successfully captivated and left a lasting impression on the audience, such as Descendants of the Sun and Crash Landing on You.

Can't wait to find out which Korean dramas will air in October? Let's take a look at the 5 recommendations below!

1. Strong Girl Nam-soon

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This drama was released on October 7, 2023 on Netflix. Starring Lee Yoo Mi, Kim Jung Eun, Kim Hae Sook, Ong Seong Wu, and Byeon Woo Seok. This drama is a spin-off of STRONG WOMAN DO BONG SOON. It tells the story of Kang Nam-Soon (Lee Yoo Mi) who has superpowers. She went missing as a child in Mongolia. As an adult, she comes to Gangnam, South Korea to find her parents. Finally, she meets her mother who is a wealthy woman and a resident of Gangnam.

After losing her daughter, Hwang Geum-Joo tries to find her and also tries to live a righteous life, obsessed with doing good deeds. Somehow, Kang Nam-Soon, her mother, and her grandmother become involved in a drug case that occurs in Gangnam. Detective Kang Hee Sik (Ong Seong Wu) works with 3 women to handle this case. Kang Nam-Soon also becomes interested in Detective Kang Hee Sik.

2. Doona!

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This drama will be released on October 20, 2023 on Netflix with 9 episodes. Starring Bae Suzy and Yang Se Jong in a romantic genre. 

It tells the story of Lee Doo Na (Bae Suzy), a member of a Korean girl group. She is the main vocalist and the most popular member of the group, but suddenly announces her resignation from the group. She now lives in a boarding house near the university and rarely goes out. Meanwhile, Lee Won Joon (Yang Se Jong) is a college student. He is an ordinary student with a warm heart and no special background. He starts living together in Lee Doo Na's house. His warm heart provides comfort to Lee Doo Na. They are attracted to each other. Until finally, Lee Won Joon becomes curious about Lee Doo Na's personality.

3. Castaway Diva

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This drama will be released on October 28, 2023 on tvN and Netflix. Starring Park Eun Bin, Chae Jong Hyeop, Kim Hyo Jin, Cha Hak Yeon, and Kim Joo Hun with a romantic comedy genre.

It tells the story of Seo Mok Ha (Park Eun Bin), a smart and positive young girl who lives on an island. Her dream is to become a singer. To pursue her dream, she decides to audition in Seoul. On her way there, she ends up stranded on a deserted island. After 15 years, Seo Mok Ha is rescued from the deserted island. She tries to adapt to the changed and unfamiliar world, but she still pursues her dream of becoming a diva. Can she achieve her dream?

4. A Good Day To Be A Dog

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This drama is an adaptation of a Webtoon and will be released on October 11, 2023 on the Korean MBC television station. Starring Park Gyu Young, Cha Eun Woo, Lee Hyun Woo, Yoon Hyun Soo, and Kim Yi Kyeong with a fantasy, comedy, and romantic genre. 

It tells the story of Han Haena (Park Gyu Young), a single woman who teaches at a high school. Due to her ancestors' mistake, Han Haena's family has been cursed from generation to generation. The curse is that when they kiss someone, they will transform into a dog in the middle of the night for 6 hours. After that, they return to their normal human appearance. This curse can be broken if they kiss the same person, but in dog form. 

One night, Han Haena, who is drunk, accidentally kisses Jin Seo Won (Cha Eun Woo). He is a teacher at the same high school, but they are not even close as colleagues. Meanwhile, Jin Seo Won has a fear of dogs due to something that happened to him when he was young. Can Han Haena break her curse by kissing Jin Seo Won, the popular teacher?

5. The Matchmakers

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This drama will be released on October 30, 2023 on KBS2. Starring Ro Woon, Cho Yi Hyun, Park Ji Young, Jo Han Chul, and Lee Hae Young with a romantic and comedy genre. Set in the background of the Joseon dynasty, this drama tells the story of Sim Jung Woo (Ro Woon), a smart and handsome young man. He is the youngest person to rank first in the national exam, but he is chosen to be the princess's husband. During their wedding ceremony, the princess suddenly dies. Sim Jung Woo's life changes and he becomes a loner.

Jung Soon Deok (Cho Yi Hyun) is a widow whose late husband was the second son of the first prime minister. She secretly lives another life under the pseudonym Yeo Joo Daek. She works as a matchmaker and also sells cosmetics and accessories. She is the best matchmaker in the capital city of Hanyang. Sim Jung Woo and Jung Soon Deok work together and try to matchmake selected single men and women to represent Joseon.

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