New K-Dramas October 2025: Genie, Typhoon Family, Moon River & More

Autumn 2025 is serving a spectacular lineup of brand-new Korean dramas spanning fantasy, romance, historical sagas, family stories, and heartwarming slice-of-life tales. From Kim Woo Bin’s magical return in Genie, Make a Wish to the long-awaited reunion of Kang Tae Oh and Kim Se Jeong in Moon River, this month promises variety for every K-drama fan. Whether you’re looking for a binge-worthy rom-com, a healing youth story, or a gripping historical, October’s watchlist is packed.

Latest K-Dramas

Releasing This Month (October 2025)

Shows & Dramas Streaming This October

Genie, Make a Wish

Release Date: Oct 3 | Netflix
Cast: Kim Woo Bin, Suzy, Ahn Eun Jin, Noh Sang Hyun
A thousand-year-old spirit Genie (Kim Woo Bin) is awakened to grant three wishes for Ka Young (Suzy), a woman who hides her emotions behind a cold exterior. What begins as a magical arrangement soon turns into a story of healing, love, and second chances.

Hwaja’s Scarlet

Release Date: Oct 3 | tvN
Cast: Oh Na Ra, Kim Si Eun, Seo Young Hee
This O’PENing short drama tells the emotional story of Hwa Ja (Oh Na Ra), who gave up her daughter for adoption years ago. When Scarlet (Kim Si Eun) returns as an adult seeking her roots, painful truths resurface.

Mission: The Birthday Invitation

Release Date: Oct 8 | tvN
Cast: Jeon Seong Woo, Park Jin Joo
A slice-of-life family story where Park Ki Joon (Jeon Seong Woo), a working dad, must complete an unusual mission from his daughter: securing an invite to the birthday party of her friend — the son of his old colleague Seo Hee Jin (Park Jin Joo).

Would You Marry Me

Release Date: Oct 10 | SBS
Cast: Choi Woo Shik, Jung So Min, Bae Na Ra, Shin Seul Gi, Seo Bum June
A rom-com centering on Kim Woo Joo (Choi Woo Shik), heir to a historic bakery, and Yoo Mary (Jung So Min), a feisty entrepreneur. They enter a fake marriage for 90 days to win a luxury newlywed home — but the line between pretense and real feelings blurs.

Typhoon Family

Release Date: Oct 11 | Netflix
Cast: Lee Junho, Kim Min Ha, Sung Dong Il, Kim Ji Young, Kwon Han Sol
Set against the backdrop of the 1997 IMF crisis, Kang Tae Poong (Lee Junho) unexpectedly becomes the head of a bankrupt trading company. With no resources and no experience, his journey unfolds into a gripping tale of survival and resilience.

Marie and Her Three Daddies

Release Date: Oct 13 | KBS1
Cast: Ha Seung Ri, Hyun Woo, Park Eun Hye, Ryu Jin, Hwang Dong Joo, Gong Jung Hwan
A daily family drama that follows Marie (Ha Seung Ri) as she searches for her real father and, in the process, forms an unconventional but deeply bonded family.

The Dream Life of Mr. Kim

Release Date: Oct 25 | JTBC
Cast: Ryu Seung Ryong, Myung Se Bin, Cha Kang Yoon
Adapted from a hit webtoon, this slice-of-life drama follows Kim Nak Soo (Ryu Seung Ryong), a middle-aged corporate man who loses everything but eventually rediscovers himself beyond his professional identity.

Spirit Fingers

Release Date: Oct 29 | Viki
Cast: Park Ji Hu, Cho Jun Young, Choi Bomin, Park Yoo Na, Kwon So Hyun, Kim Seul Gi, Lee Jin Hyuk, Im Chul Soo, Cha Woo Min, Kang Hye Won
Based on the popular webtoon, this youth romance tells the story of a quirky art club where young members embrace self-expression, creativity, and love while navigating the uncertainties of growing up.

Moon River

Release Date: Oct 31 | MBC, Viki
Cast: Kang Tae Oh, Kim Se Jeong, Lee Shin Young, Hong Su Zu, Jin Goo
A fantasy romance historical drama about Crown Prince Yi Kang (Kang Tae Oh) and Park Dal Yi (Kim Se Jeong), whose souls are mysteriously switched. Forced to live each other’s lives, they find themselves in a journey of love and destiny.

Editor’s Picks – Must-Watch K-Dramas This Month

• Genie, Make a Wish (Netflix): Kim Woo Bin and Suzy reunite in a magical fantasy romance.

• Typhoon Family (tvN): Junho leads a survival tale set during South Korea’s IMF crisis.

• Moon River (MBC/Viki): A visually stunning historical fantasy that pairs Kang Tae Oh and Kim Se Jeong in a soul-swapping romance.

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