K -Dramas
1. Your Personal Taxi
Starring: Cha Tae Hyun, Joo Jong Hyuk, Lim Semi
Release: October 1, 2026
A unique slice-of-life drama about a mysterious taxi that only accepts reservations. Every passenger gets to choose a song, with their journey revealing a different personal story.
2. Between Steps
Starring: Choo Young Woo, Kim So Hyun
Release: October 5, 2026
A romantic comedy following two university students in a robotics program. What begins as working together in the laboratory gradually develops into something more personal.
3. Kidnap Game
Starring: — lee joon gi
Release: October 6, 2026
A new thriller centered around a kidnapping case that quickly becomes more complicated than expected. This one is for viewers looking for something darker and more suspenseful.
4. Doctor X
Starring: — Kim Ji won
Release: October 9, 2026
A medical drama bringing together hospital life, difficult cases and the personal struggles of the doctors at its center. It is scheduled to air weekly.
5. Take Charge of My Heart
Starring: —chae soo bin ,Kim young kwang
Release: October 9, 2026
A new romance drama arriving on Netflix, with all episodes scheduled to be released at once.
6. 100 Days of Deception
Starring: —
Release: October 10, 2026
A 16-episode tvN drama built around deception, secrets and complicated relationships. The series is scheduled to premiere in October and air weekly.
7. Make Me Tremble
Starring: Nam Ji Hyun, Kim Jae Young
Release: October 15, 2026
A romance-focused TVING series following an unusual relationship and the emotions that come with it. The drama is scheduled for 10 episodes.
8. Love in Disguise
Starring: Yim Si Wan, Seol In Ah
Release: October 19, 2026
A romance thriller about a chaebol heir who becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. A female detective goes undercover as his male personal secretary to investigate him, setting up plenty of secrets and romantic tension.
9. Final Table
Starring: — Ahn hyo seop
Release: October 24, 2026
A cooking survival drama following Korean chefs competing for the title of K-Chef 2026.
10. It’s You, Regardless
Starring: —jung yong kwa
Release: October 24, 2026
A new 16-episode Korean drama scheduled to premiere in the second half of October.
11. The Perfect Lie
Starring: — yoon yeon seok, seon hyun Jin
Release: October 30, 2026
A new MBC drama arriving at the end of October. More details about the international release are still developing.
12. Dead-End Job
Starring: — lee Jae wook
Release: October 30, 2026
A Netflix drama scheduled to premiere with all eight episodes released at once. It rounds out the October K-drama lineup.
🇨🇳 C-Dramas
1. The Lament of Autumn (玉簟秋)
Starring: Cheng Lei, Xu Ruohan
Release: October 8, 2026
A Republican-era drama starring Cheng Lei and Xu Ruohan. The story takes place against a period of political and personal turmoil, with the two leads caught up in a complicated relationship.
2. Rising Justice (蒸蒸日上)
Starring: Gao Ye, Han Dongjun, Zhang Guoqiang, Wang Hao
Release: October 10, 2026
A contemporary drama focusing on the work and lives of lawyers. It combines professional cases with the personal stories of the people working within the legal system.
3. The Island Comfort Diary
Starring: Liu Haoran, Li Landi
Release: October 2026 — expected
A fantasy healing drama following its characters as they experience life away from the usual hustle and bustle. It is listed as a 28-episode series and has been scheduled for October on iQIYI, although the exact premiere date remains subject to change.
4. The Great Long March
Starring: Yu Hewei, Cao Lei, He Zhengjun
Release: October 6, 2026 — currently scheduled
A major historical drama created to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory. It is expected to air on CCTV-1 and iQIYI and has a large ensemble cast.
5. The Golden Hairpin (嫁金钗)
Starring: Tian Xiwei, Yan An
Release: October 2026 — expected
A historical romance involving a complicated marriage arrangement, family politics and two women fighting their way through difficult circumstances. The current industry schedule places it around October 16, but the date is still listed as preliminary.
6. The Princess / Shang Gong Zhu (尚公主)
Starring: Meng Ziyi, Li Yunrui
Release: October 2026 — expected
A highly anticipated historical romance adapted from the novel by Yiren Kuikui. The story combines court politics, romance and power struggles, making it one of the historical dramas currently being watched for an October release.
