9 Must-Watch November 2025 K-Dramas Everyone Is Talking About!
- Disha Paul
- Oct 31
- 4 min read
November 2025 is turning into a gift for K-drama fans.
Almost every genre is hitting the screen, psychological thrillers, dark revenge stories, swoony romances, friendship-centered plots, and even intense action sequels. What's even better? Most of these dramas star fan-favorite actors returning after either a long break or a massive hit.
From Kim Yoo-jung to Ji Chang-wook, Kim Go-eun, Kang Tae-oh, and Jang Ki-yong — November is stacked with A-listers.
Let’s get into the most anticipated November 2025 K-dramas!
1. Nice To Not Meet You
Lim Hyun-Joon (Lee Jung-Jae), an actor who has been typecast as the same character over and over again. All he wants is one meaningful, life-changing role.
Meanwhile, Wi Jeong-Sook (Lim Ji-Yeon) is a sharp political reporter suddenly forced to cover shallow celebrity news. Their worlds collide most unexpectedly, leading to hilarious clashes, rivalry, and maybe a growing romance neither of them saw coming.
Aired: 3 November, 2025
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon, Kim Ji-hoon, Seo Ji-hye
Streaming Platform: tvN & Prime Video
2. Dear X
Baek Ah-jin (Kim Yoo-jung) is a top actress admired by the world but hiding a ruthless ambition underneath. She knows how to control her image, manipulate the narrative, and use people if it brings her success.
Yoon Jun-seo (Kim Young-dae) is the childhood friend who knows her darkest truths yet stays by her side. Their relationship becomes a dangerous dance of obsession, loyalty, and betrayal.
Aired: November 6, 2025
No. of Episodes: 12
Cast: Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae, Kim Do-hoon, Lee Yul-eum
Streaming Platform: TVING, Viki & HBO Max
3. Moon River
Lee Kang (Kang Tae-oh) is a lonely crown prince who lost the ability to laugh after a painful past. Dal-I (Kim Se-jeong) is a cheerful merchant who has no memory of her previous life.
A strange twist causes their souls to switch. The prince learns about the struggles of ordinary life, and Dal-I suddenly finds herself navigating palace politics and hidden dangers.
Aired: November 7, 2025
No. of Episodes: 14
Cast: Kang Tae-oh, Kim Se-jeong, Lee Shin-young, Hong Su-zu
Streaming Platform: Tving, Viki & Wavve
4. As You Stood By
Eun-Soo (Jeon So-nee) works in luxury retail, but inside she fights memories of a traumatic childhood. Her close friend Hee-Soo (Lee Yoo-mi) once dreamed of being a writer, but now she’s trapped in a marriage filled with fear and abuse.
One night, both women reach a breaking point. Their desperation pulls them into a perilous pact that could either destroy or save their lives.
Aired: November 7, 2025
No. of Episodes: 8
Cast: Jeon So-nee, Lee Yoo-mi, Jang Seung-jo, Lee Moo-saeng
Streaming Platform: Netflix
5. No Next Life
Three women in their 40s realize life has become a routine of responsibilities and expectations. Jo Na-jeong (Kim Hee-sun), Koo Ju-young (Han Hye-jin), and Lee Il-ri (Jin Seo-yeon) once had dreams bigger than their fears — until life happened.
When they decide they’re done living safely and quietly, they start chasing self-love, freedom, and purpose again… even if people call it reckless.
Aired: November 10, 2025
No. of Episodes: 12
Cast: Kim Hee-sun, Han Hye-jin, Jin Seo-yeon
Streaming Platform: TV Chosun & Netflix
Go Da-rim (Ahn Eun-jin) is a single woman who lies about being a mother just to secure a stable job. Gong Ji-hyeok (Jang Ki-yong) is the team leader who gets unexpectedly kissed by her in a chaotic moment.
That accidental kiss turns their lives upside down, forcing them to face truths they’ve been ignoring for years.
Aired: November 12, 2025
No. of Episodes: 14
Cast: Jang Ki-yong, Ahn Eun-jin, Kim Mu-jun
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Park Tae-jung (Ji Chang-wook) believed he lived an honest life, until he discovered everything he knew was controlled by someone else. That someone is An Yo-han (Do Kyung-soo / D.O.), who secretly pulled every string.
After Tae-jung is falsely imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, he returns with one goal: to expose Yo-Han and take back everything that was stolen from him.
Aired: November 5, 2025
No. of Episodes: 12
Cast: Ji Chang-wook, Do Kyung-soo (D.O.), Lee Kwang-soo, Jo Yoon-su
Streaming Platform: Disney+ (Hulu in some regions)
8. Heroes Next Door
This story follows a team of former special-forces soldiers who now live quiet, normal lives in a neighborhood no one cares about. But when crime rises and families are threatened, they don’t hesitate. They stand up to protect their neighbors, proving heroism doesn’t need capes or headlines.
Aired: November 17, 2025
No. of Episodes: 10
Cast: Yoon Kye-sang, Jin Sun-kyu, Kim Ji-hyun
Streaming Platform: ENA & Coupang Play
Kim Do-gi (Lee Je-hoon) returns to lead the Rainbow Taxi team, a group that takes justice into its own hands when the law fails victims.
Season 3 promises bigger missions, more daring rescues, and intense emotional stakes as Do-gi faces enemies more dangerous than ever.
Aired: November 21, 2025
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Lee Je-hoon, Pyo Ye-jin, Kim Eui-sung
Streaming Platform: Viu
Final Thoughts
November 2025 is giving everything like romance, thrillers, friendships, revenge, and strong female-driven stories. It looks like one of the most exciting drama months in years.
Which one will you watch first? Tell us in the comments which November K-dramas you are adding to your watch list?
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