From Office Romances to Vampire Fantasy: the Best New K-Dramas of November 2026

The monthly K-drama list is here, and we have something for everyone: thrillers, rom-coms, and even vampire dramas.

1. The Remarried Empress

Premiere: November 3, 2026
Where to watch: Disney+ (Hulu in the US)

When you have Shin Min Ah, Lee Jong Suk, Ju Ji Hoon and Lee Se Young in one drama, there is nothing more you need. Much-awaited The Remarried Empress an adaptation of the hugely popular webtoon of the same name, has finally arrived. The first four episodes are now streaming and two new episodes will drop every Wednesday until the finale on November 25.

The drama is set in a fictional empire where Emperor Sovieshu (Ju Ji Hoon) decides to take a concubine, Rashta (Lee Se Young), betraying his childhood friend and wife, Empress Navier (Shin Min Ah). With Prince Heinrey (Lee Jong Suk) of the Western Kingdom taking an interest in Navier, what follows is a story of love, betrayal and politics, all tied together. The 10-episode series is directed by Cho Su Won of Still 17 and Pinocchio fame.

2. Happy Anding

Premiere: November 11, 2026
Where to watch: tvN

What happens when the director of Twenty-Five Twenty-One teams up with the writer of Once Again? Director Jung Ji Hyun, known for acclaimed projects such as Twenty-Five Twenty-One and Mr, Sunshine is back with a new tvN drama, this time working with writer Ahn Ah Reum.

The drama titled Happy Anding follows the comedy trio “Asura” who have spent 10 years of their lives trying to make a name for themselves in the industry. The slice-of-life drama explores friendship, the future and how their lives change when they cross paths with a devoted fan, Go Eun Young. The drama, adapted from the Japanese show Life’s Punchline, stars Kang Hoon, Cho Hyun Chul and Kim Jung Jin.

3. Nine to Six

Premiere: November 25, 2026
Where to watch: SBS (South Korea), Prime Video (outside South Korea)

Park Min Young returns as a workaholic in a new office romance, Nine to Six. She plays Kang Yi Ji, a no-nonsense, hardworking head of the legal team at the automaker Chronic Motors, who does not believe in romance, until a new intern joins her department. Yook Sung Jae, known for Goblin and The Haunted Palace, plays the sincere intern Han Sun Woo, a warm-hearted young man who thinks with his heart. How her life changes after meeting him forms the crux of the story.

The 12-episode drama is a remake of the 2021 Chinese series The Rational Life. 

4. Next Seat, Francesca

Premiere: November 6, 2026
Where to watch: Wavve

Time to go back to the vampires. A spin-off of the hit 2005 sitcom Hello, Francesca, the new drama sees Pi Na Young (Han Su A), a vampire who transfers to a new school in South Korea. While she finds it difficult to adapt to the human world, she gets entangled with the class leader Jang Woo Joo (Kim Hyun Jin). The most exciting part has to be the return of the original vampire. Shim Hye Jin is back on screen as Francesca, 20 years later, in a special appearance. The four-episode series is directed by Park Sang Woo, known for When the Phone Rings, with two episodes releasing every Friday.

5. The Substitute

Premiere: November 23, 2026
Where to watch: TVING

How far would someone go to crack an entrance exam in Korea? That is not a question to ask a K-drama fan, because we already know the answer. We are back at an elite Korean high school, this time with a crime thriller. The new drama The Substitute is a psychological crime thriller that revolves around three young men. Bae Hyun Sung plays Nam Jae Yeop, a wealthy student who blackmails a poorer classmate into taking the entrance exam on his behalf. Cha Kang Yoon plays Kang Geon Tae, a scholarship student who ranks first in his school and is dragged into the scheme because of his financial situation. They are joined by Park Yoon Ho, who plays Joo Hee Dong, Geon Tae’s friend.

The 10-episode series also comes from the director of Pyramid Game, so expect another tense school thriller.

6. Good Partner 2

Premiere: November 20, 2026
Where to watch: SBS (Viki and Viu outside South Korea)

The legal drama Good Partner is returning with its second season, now with Kim Hye Yoon joining the cast. Jang Na Ra reprises her role as Cha Eun Kyung, a veteran divorce lawyer who starts her own law firm, Spring Again. She now partners up with Kang Hye Seong, a fifth-year associate and a hardworking, emotional lawyer. The season follows the two lawyers, with their contrasting working styles, navigating their differences while taking on challenging divorce cases.

While you wait for these upcoming dramas to premiere, there's plenty to catch up on among ongoing dramas, including 100 Days of Deception, Make Me Tingle, Love in Disguise and more.