Check Out These 8 K-Dramas to Watch In October 2024, Featuring Kim Tae Ri In Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born And Kim Sung Cheol In Hellbound 2

Check Out These 8 K-Dramas to Watch In October 2024, Featuring Kim Tae Ri In Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born And Kim Sung Cheol In Hellbound 2

Check out these eight K-dramas to watch in October 2024, featuring Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born with Kim Tae Ri and Hellbound 2 led by Kim Sung Cheol.

1. SPICE UP OUR LOVE

No Gain No Love dominated the viewer ratings during its run, bringing audiences a delightful blend of laughter and emotional moments.

Aside from the on-screen chemistry of Shin Min Ah and Kim Young Dae, the storyline featuring Lee Sang Yi and Han Ji Hyun also garnered attention.

This comedic duo is set to return in their own spin-off titled Spice Up Our Love.

In this new drama, Lee Sang Yi takes on the role of a corporate heir, while Han Ji Hyun plays a nutritionist who gets swept into the universe of her romance web novel, leading to hilarious scenarios. The series premiered on October 3 with its initial 2 episodes.

2. FAMILY BY CHOICE

Life presents us with two kinds of families: those connected by blood and those linked by heart. Friends often serve as the initial step in building a family by choice.

In the upcoming drama Family By Choice, starring Bae Hyun Sung, Jung Chae Yeon, and Hwang In Youp, we witness a deep bond cultivated over many years. Kim San Ha, Yoon Ju Won, and Kang Hae Jun formed a close friendship during their youth, raised together by San Ha and Hae Jun’s fathers.

After being apart for a decade, they come together again, each bringing their own stories. Family By Choice is set to premiere on October 9.

3. DONGJAE, THE GOOD OR THE BASTARD

Stranger enthusiasts, your anticipation has come to an end! The spinoff of the beloved series is finally here. Named Donjae, the Good or the Bastard, this drama follows Seo Dong Jae, portrayed by Lee Joon Hyun.

Seo Dong Jae is a prosecutor whose integrity has been compromised due to corruption allegations.

As he tackles a high-stakes murder case, he grapples with a conflict between his ambition for personal gain and his quest for justice. Donjae, the Good or the Bastard is set to debut on October 10.

4. DOUBT

Han Suk Kyu, renowned for his versatile acting skills and his iconic role in Dr. Romantic, is making his return to television.

In the upcoming drama Doubt, he portrays Jang Tae Su, a criminal profiler and single father. His world is turned upside down when he learns that his daughter, played by Chae Woo Bin, is involved in a case he’s investigating. This thrilling series is set to premiere on October 11.

5. JEONGNYEON: THE STAR IS BORN

Kim Tae Ri, known for her performances in Twenty-Five Twenty-One and Revenant, is set to return to television in a new role!

In Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, she will portray Jeongnyeon, a young woman dreaming of becoming an actress while facing financial hardships alongside her mother.

The cast also features Ra Mi Ran as Kang So Bok, a drama company director who plays a crucial role in helping Jeongnyeon pursue her dreams. The show will debut on October 12 and will be available worldwide on Disney+ Hotstar.

6. A VIRTUOUS BUSINESS

A Virtuous Business is set to launch on October 12 on TVIng in South Korea and will be accessible on Netflix worldwide.

7. HELLBOUND SEASON 2

Yeon Sang Ho, who’s the director is well known for his remarkable work on the supernatural dystopian series Hellbound in 2021. He’s back with the sequel! Hellbound Season 2 resumes the narrative from the conclusion of the first season.

The finale saw Park Jun Ja, played by Kim Shin Rok, one of the damned, being resurrected, triggering turmoil within society.

Due to actor Yoo Ah In’s legal troubles, Kim Sung Cheol has taken over the role of Jung Ji Su, a dubious cult leader.

Kim Hyun Joo will portray Min Hye Jin. The second season of Hellbound will be available on Netflix, featuring 6 episodes, starting October 25.

8. LOVE IN THE BIG CITY

Big City happens to be a wellversed drama based on the novel by Park Sang Young, chronicles the experiences of a young man in his 20s as he navigates love and life in the vibrant city of Seoul.

Nam Yoon Su takes on the role of Go Young, who is a homosexual man, marking a notable advancement for LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream Korean media. The cast also features Jin Ho Eun and Lee Soo Kyung in supporting roles.

Love in the Big City is set to debut on October 21. In our explainer, we’ll delve into the connections between the film and the television adaptation.

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