Besides their compelling storytelling and emotional depth, Korean content further impress with their striking visual effects. Heartwarming dramas, high-end action and horror shows are gradually making their way onto the binge lists of streaming platforms worldwide. The popular global OTT platform Netflix has brought this cultural phenomenon to international audiences. Let’s have a look at Korean releases that Netflix is set to premiere in October 2024 to keep viewers engaged.
Netflix’s Korean Lineup Streaming This October
Love Next Door / Romantic Drama / October 6, 2024
Written by Shin Ha-Eun, this South Korean television series boasts Yoo Je-Won as the director. The romantic series features Jung Hae-In, Jung So-Min, Kim Ji-Eun, and Yoon Ji-On in the lead roles, and Roh Yoon-Seo in a special appearance. The supporting cast includes Jo Han-Chul, Park Ji-Young, Jang Young-Nam, Lee Seung-Joon, Jeon Seok-Ho, Lee Seung-Hyun, Seo Ji-Hye, and Han Joon-Woo.
Also known as ‘My Mom`s Friend`s Son’, this series tells the story of a woman who seems to have a dream job at one of the world’s top companies and an engagement with an international lawyer. However, she unexpectedly returns to Korea, reconnecting with her childhood best friend, her mom`s friend’s son, now a renowned architect.
The production is spearheaded by Jang Kyung-Ik, Yoo Sang-Won, Jo Moon-Joo, Kim Nu-Ri, and Lee Sang-Hee, while Lee Young-Ok and Han So-Jin serve as executive producers.
Uprising / Historical War / October 11, 2024
Produced by Park Chan-Wook, this action film excels with Kim Sang-man as its director, and Shin Cheol and Park Chan-Wook as the writers.
The war drama stars Park Jeong-Min, Gang Dong-won, Kim Shin-Rok, Cha Seung-Won, Jin Seon-Kyu, and Jung Sung-Il.
This thriller follows the lives of two childhood friends-turned-enemies during the Japanese invasions of Korea, set in the Joseon era. Cheon Yeong, a slave with extraordinary martial skills, fights to escape the chains of injustice. Meanwhile, Jong-Ryeo, his former master, resurfaces as a rival amidst the chaos, serving as King Seonjo’s top military officer, while Cheon Yeong joins as a volunteer soldier.
A Virtuous Business / Business Comedy / October 12, 2024
Remade from the 2016 UK series ‘Brief Encounters,’ this comedy-drama flourishes under the careful direction of Jo Woong and the sharp writing of Choi Bo-Rim.
Set against the backdrop of a rural village in 1992, the story explores the lives of four women who start an adult products business, embarking on a unique journey of self-discovery.
The comedy series stars Kim So-Yeon, Kim Sun-Young, Lee Se-Hee, Yeon Woo-Jin, and Kim Sung-Ryoung in pivotal roles. Im Chul-Soo, Kim Won-Hae, and Kang Ae-Shim round up the additional cast.
Comedy Revenge / Reality Show / October 15, 2024
Created by Kwon Hae-Bom, Park Hyun-Seok, and Kim Seok-Hyun, this TV series stars veteran comedian Lee Kyung-kyu, known for his triumph in ‘Comedy Royale’. Leading a cast of 18 comedy powerhouses, Lee Kyung-kyu oversees a fierce battle of wits and hilarity.
The stand-up comedy show features popular celebrities including Moon Se-Yoon, Park Na-Rae, Lee Chang-ho, Eom Ji-yoon, Jo Hoon, and Kwak Beom.
Hellbound: Season 2 / Dark Fantasy / October 25, 2024
Directed by Yeon Sang-Ho and based on his webtoon, this horror series thrives with Choi Gyu-Seok as writer-illustrator, while Kim Yeon-Ho handles the production.
In this supernatural series, unearthly beings deliver brutal condemnations, sending people to Hell and fueling the rise of a religious group rooted in divine justice. In Season 2, religious factions- Sodo leader Hyejin, the New Truth, and the Arrowheads- must confront the shocking resurrections of those previously condemned.
Yoo Ah-In from Season 1 is replaced by Kim Sung-Cheol in Season 2. Kim Hyun-Joo, Lee Re, Yang Ik-June, Kim Shin-Rok, and Lee Dong-Hee reprise their roles in Season 1. New cast members are Moon So-Ri, Cho Dong-In, Yang Dong-Geun, Hong Eui-Joon, Moon Geun-Young, and Lim Sung-Jae.
Summing Up
Netflix’s October 2024 Korean releases bring a magnificent blend of action, horror, romance, and comedy.
‘Uprising’ delivers a gripping historical war saga, while ‘Hellbound’ plunges into the depths of chilling horror. ‘Love Next Door’, ‘Comedy Revenge’, and ‘A Virtuous Business’ expertly blend humor with romance, game show excitement, and dramatic tension respectively.
With such a diverse lineup, it`s set to be a fantastic month for fans of Netflix and Korean entertainment.
