It’s a stacked month—rom-coms, revenge thrillers, and a couple of big franchise returns. Here are 12 fresh picks, with dates, platforms, and why each one is worth a slot in your queue (listed by premiere date, KST).

1) Last Summer (KBS2) — Nov 1

Genre: Romance/coming-of-age
Why watch: Lee Jae Wook plays twin brothers opposite Choi Sung Eun in a tender “what-if” love story that begins in childhood summers and collides with adult choices. Weekend primetime slot = glossy production and high heat. 

2) Nice To Not Meet You (tvN) — Nov 3

Genre: Romantic comedy
Why watch: Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon headline a newsroom-meets-entertainment beat rom-com built on sparring chemistry and career reinventions. Early-week tvN placement should fuel steady buzz. 

3) The Manipulated (Hulu/Disney+) — Nov 5

Genre: Revenge thriller
Why watch: Ji Chang Wook leads a blood-cold comeback from a life in ruins. Weekly global rollout on Hulu / Disney+ signals confidence—and water-cooler momentum. 

4) Dear X (TVING) — Nov 6

Genre: Psychological thriller
Why watch: Kim You Jung’s sharpest turn yet: a dazzling top star with a pitch-black center. From creatives behind Goblin/Sweet Home, expect luxe menace and sharp social bite. 

5) Peach Trap (GagaOOLala) — Nov 6

Genre: BL/romance
Why watch: A campus-tinged triangle that mixes slow-burn signals with contemporary BL polish; easy to binge on launch platform. 

6) Moon River (MBC) — Nov 7

Genre: Historical romance/fantasy
Why watch: Body-swap sageuk with Kang Tae Oh and Kim Sejeong: revenge, palace intrigue, and star power aimed at Fri-Sat viewers. 

7) No Next Life (TV Chosun) — Nov 8–10 window

Genre: Life/友情/rom-drama
Why watch: Kim Hee Sun, Han Hye Jin, and Jin Seo Yeon anchor a forties-focused, friendship-first story about second acts. (Multiple outlets list early-November launch; check your local platform.)

8) Dynamite Kiss (SBS) — Nov 12

Genre: Romance
Why watch: Jang Ki Yong × Ahn Eun Jin in a high-concept setup (a “fake-married mom” lie spirals into unexpected feelings). SBS mid-week slot + star pairing = mainstream appeal. 

9) The 4th Love Revolution (Wavve) — Nov 13

Genre: Youth rom-com
Why watch: Influencer-meets-engineer campus chaos with Kim Yo Han & Hwang Bo Reum Byeol; the teaser screams fizzy, fashion-forward fun. 

10) Heroes Next Door (ENA/Coupang Play/Genie TV) — Nov 17

Genre: Action-comedy
Why watch: Former special-forces neighbors form a scrappy block-defense crew—Yoon Kye Sang and Jin Sun Kyu lead a heart-and-humor take on community heroism. 

11) Taxi Driver 3 (SBS) — Nov 21

Genre: Action/crime (returning hit)
Why watch: The Rainbow Transport team is back for vengeance-of-the-week catharsis. Season 3 lands in the coveted Fri-Sat slot—expect ratings chatter. 

12) As You Stood By (OTT rollout) — November (regional)

Genre: Suspense/友情 drama
Why watch: Jeon So Nee and Lee Yoo Mi headline a survival-tinged friendship saga that made waves at BIFF; rolling releases begin this month on select platforms (availability varies by country). 

Fast Picks By Mood

• Dark & twisty: The Manipulated, Dear X. 

• Sweet & swoony: Last Summer, Dynamite Kiss, The 4th Love Revolution. 

• Big nights in: Taxi Driver 3, Heroes Next Door. 

Where to Watch (quick guide)

• Global streaming: The Manipulated (Hulu/Disney+).

• Korean broadcasters with intl pickups: KBS2 (Last Summer), tvN (Nice To Not Meet You), SBS (Dynamite Kiss/Taxi Driver 3), MBC (Moon River), ENA (Heroes Next Door). Check Netflix/Prime/Disney+/Viki regions for your country. 

• Platform originals: Wavve (The 4th Love Revolution), TVING (Dear X), GagaOOLala (Peach Trap).

Editor’s Notes & Dates

Several outlets publish slightly different premiere details—especially for mid-month cable/OTT launches and region-specific rollouts—so double-check your local listings. This list cross-references SCMP’s monthly preview with platform and database confirmations.