October 2025 is shaping up to be a strong month for K-drama and East Asian romance fans on Netflix. Amid fantasy romances, workplace stories, and cross-cultural collaborations, viewers will be treated to a variety of fresh narratives.
Below is a list of the K-dramas arriving on Netflix in October 2025, with short summaries and lead cast info.
- Netflix K-Drama Releases for October 2025
- Genie, Make a Wish
- Typhoon Family
- Romantics Anonymous
- The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
Whether you’re in the mood for suspense, romance, or introspective narratives, Netflix’s October 2025 lineup offers something for everyone.
Stay tuned for more detailed insights into these exciting releases.
Netflix K-Drama Releases for October 2025
Genie, Make a Wish
(2025 K-Drama)
A detached psychopathic young woman named Ka-Young awakens a genie named Iblis, who has slept for a thousand years. He grants her three wishes, but also challenges her beliefs about humanity and freedom. Their relationship unfolds with conflict, magic, and unexpected romance.
| Netflix Release Date: | October 3, 2025 |
| Genre: | Fantasy Romantic Comedy |
| Number of Episodes | 13 |
| Cast: | Kim Woo-Bin Bae Suzy Ahn Eun-Jin Noh Sang-Hyun |
Typhoon Family
(2025 K-Drama)
After the death of his father, Kang Tae Poong must take over the family business during the economic fallout of the 1997 IMF crisis. He struggles with internal family conflicts, loyalty, power struggles, and the moral cost of preserving the legacy.
| Netflix Release Date: | October 11, 2025 |
| Genre: | TBA |
| Number of Episodes: | TBA |
| Cast: | Lee Joon-Ho Kim Min-Ha Kim Min-Suk Kwon Han-Sol Lee Chang-Hoon |
Romantics Anonymous
(2025 Japanese TV Series)
This Japanese romantic drama follows a genius chocolatier who is too shy to make eye contact (scopophobia) and an heir who can’t touch others (due to trauma). They meet by chance and bond over chocolate, discovering they have a strange immunity to each other’s social anxieties.
| Netflix Release Date: | October 16, 2025 |
| Genre: | Romance |
| Episodes: | TBD |
| Cast: | Shun Oguri Han Hyo-joo Yuri Nakamura Jin Akanishi |
The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
(2025 K-drama)
Kim Nak-soo, a director at a large company, grapples with corporate politics, departmental challenges, and personal ambitions. The series offers a slice-of-life view of balancing career, ethics, and identity in the workplace.
| Netflix Release Date: | October 25, 2025 |
| Genre: | Slice of Life |
| Episodes: | TBD |
| Cast: | Ryu Seung-Ryong Myung Se-Bin Cha Kang-Yoon |
With an exciting mix of Korean dramas, international series, and returning fan favorites, October 2025 is shaping up to be a must-watch month for Asian entertainment on Netflix.
Whether you’re into heartwarming romances, thrilling mysteries, or high-stakes reality shows, there’s something for every kind of viewer.
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