Top 3 K-Dramas To Have On Your Watchlist This October

October has a busy line-up of dramas! Is your watchlist ready for the new month?

This month too there are dramas of diverse genres with romantic comedy, action, fantasy, thriller, etc. There will be for sure one that will catch your attention.

Every month, Kpopmap selects dramas that are about to start airing to look forward to. Here are 3 dramas starting in October to not forget to watch.

1- "Tale of The Nine Tailed"

When: From Oct. 7 on tvN

Cast: Lee DongWook, Jo BoAh, Kim Bum

Summary: It is the action fantasy story of a nine-tailed fox (Gumiho) who settled down in the city and of the producer who chases after him.

Genre: Fantasy, action, romance

Why watch?: The return of Lee DongWook as a fantastic being (after "Goblin") is one of the main reasons why this is a must-watch. Moreover, the theme of Gumiho is always interesting such as in the dramas "Gu Family Book" and "My Girlfriend is a Gumiho".

The Lee DongWook&Jo BoAh and Lee DongWook&Kim Bum couples also raise the interest in this dark fantasy drama. From the teasers of the drama, the story looked thrilling and mysterious but with a bit of comedy.

For more information, teaser, and characters’ descriptions, you can check our cast and summary here.

2- "Start-Up"

When: From Oct. 17 on tvN and Netflix

Cast: Suzy, Nam JooHyuk, Kim SeonHo, Kang HanNa

Summary: It tells the story of a young people who dream of success and who start working in start-ups in the Korean Silicon Valley. It tells their 'START' and their growth 'UP'.

Genre: Romance, Youth

Why watch?: This drama is highly awaited because of the cast composed of the top Hallyu stars Suzy and Nam JooHyuk. Since the announcement of the duo being cast, fans have been looking forward to their chemistry on screen. Kim SeonHo who has proved his good acting skills also has fans waiting for his new project.

The plot seems also interesting with the fresh subject of start-ups and young people entering the business world. It is promising!

For more information, teaser, and characters’ descriptions, you can check our cast and summary here.

3- "Search"

When: From Oct. 17 on OCN

Cast: Jang DongYoon, Krystal, Moon JeongHee, Yoon Park, Lee HyunWook

Summary: It tells the desperate fight of military members against a creature at the front-line of the DMZ and their comradeship while fighting and escaping the DMZ.

Genre: Thriller, Mystery

Why watch?: If you like OCN dramas with their special dark, thrilling and mysterious vibes (with almost no romance) then it is definitely a must-see. The story is centered around a mysterious creature and soldiers. From the teasers, you can already feel the anxiety and horror atmosphere.

Jang DongYoon is a rising actor that many have been looking for and Krystal is taking on an interesting, strong, and smart character making this drama a must-watch.

For more information, teaser, and characters’ descriptions, you can check our cast and summary here.