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From thrilling mysteries to heartwarming rom-coms, this month delivers a mix of genres perfect for binge-watching. Here are the must-watch K-dramas lighting up November 2025. Last Summer (Viki): Directed by Min Yeon-hong and starring Lee Jae-wook, Choi Sung-eun, and Kim Gun-woo, it follows an architect returning from the U.S. who reconnects with a childhood friend, reigniting old feelings and uncovering painful secrets about his twin brother. (Image: IMDb) Nice To Not Meet You (Prime Video): Featuring Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon, and Kim Ji-hoon, and directed by Kim Ga-ram, the series follows a typecast actor and a journalist demoted to entertainment news. Their constant clashes spark an unexpected and humorous workplace romance. (Image: IMDb) The Manipulated (Disney +): The gripping thriller The Manipulated stars Ji Chang-wook, Doh Kyung-soo, and Lee Kwang-soo, directed by Park Shin-woo and Kim Chang-ju. It follows an ordinary man wrongly accused of a crime who, after losing everything, uncovers the mastermind behind his downfall and embarks on a dark quest for revenge. (Image: IMDb) Dear X (Viki): It explores the dark side of fame, starring Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae, and Kim Do-hoon, directed by Lee Eung-bok and Park So-hyun. The drama follows top actress Baek Ah-jin, whose glamorous image hides a ruthless, manipulative nature, known only to her childhood friend as her world unravels. (Image: IMDb) Moon River (Viki): The historical fantasy Moon River stars Kang Tae-oh, Kim Se-jeong, and Lee Shin-young, directed by Lee Dong-hyun. The story follows a crown prince who has forgotten how to smile and a traveling merchant with lost memories, whose magical soul swap intertwines their fates in a captivating period setting. (Image: IMDb) No Next Life (Netflix): Get ready for the empowering dramedy No Next Life, premiering November 10. Starring Kim Hee-sun, Han Hye-jin, and Jin Seo-yeon, and directed by Kim Jeong-min, the series follows three women in their forties who, fed up with work, motherhood, and societal expectations, decide to chase the fulfilling lives they’ve always dreamed of. (Image: IMDb) Dynamite Kiss (Netflix): The chaotic rom-com Dynamite Kiss premiered on November 12, starring Jang Ki-yong, Ahn Eun-jin, and Kim Mu-jun, directed by Kim Jae-hyun. The story follows a single woman who pretends to be a married mother to land a job at a baby products company—sparking trouble and romance when she accidentally kisses her charming team leader. (Image: IMDb)
