We’re already halfway through the year 2022 and we’ve seen some great dramas like Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Big Mouth. There are many more to come! If you’re curious about upcoming Korean dramas, read on.
Korean dramas have been gaining a lot of attention worldwide due to various streaming platforms. More and more people are beginning to recognize them. The year 2022 has a lot of dramas coming out, so there will be plenty for people to choose from.
Also Read: 10 Upcoming K-Dramas Of 2022 Based On Webtoon
October is a month full of change! Some of our favorite dramas will be coming to an end, like Little Women, Law Cafe, and Good Job in October. But don’t worry, there are plenty of new ones starting up to take their place. So get cozy and get ready to watch some great new dramas next month!
If you’re looking for something to watch in October 2022, check out these Korean dramas. You can stream them on some free streaming sites.
1. Cheer Up (3 October)
Hae Yi joins the cheering squad Teyia at Yeonhee University for extra money, but she soon falls in love with the club and all the friends she’s made.
Campus life is full of new experiences and Hae Yi wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Cast –
- Han Ji Hyun as Do Hae Yi
- Kim Hyun Jin as Jin Seon Ho
- Bae In Hyuk as Park Jung Woo
- Lee Eun Saem as Joo Seon Ja
No. Of Episodes – 16
2. Icy Cold Romance (5 October)
This drama is all about the romance between two best friends in their 30s who unexpectedly meet on a reality dating show. They begin to have romantic feelings for each other and the story follows their blossoming relationship.
Cast –
- Lee Da Hee as Goo Yeo Reum
- Jo Soo Hyang as Kang Chae Ri
- Choi Si Won as Park Jae Hoon
- Park Yeon Woo as John Jang
No. Of Episodes – 16
3. Bad Prosecutor (5 October)
Jin Jung is a prosecutor with a heart for justice. Though he’s not always armed with the best manners, he’s never afraid to fight for what’s right – even if it means using a little bit of trickery.
When it comes to decisions, Jin always relies on what he thinks is best for the situation – even if it’s not the most expedient option. He’s never afraid to stand up for the weak and fight against those who would do them harm.
Cast –
- Doh Kyung Soo as Jin Jung
- Ha Joon as Oh Do Hwan
- Lee Se Hee as Shin Ah Ra
- Joo Bo Young as Baek Eun Ji
No. Of Episodes – 12
4. Glitch (7 October)
Ji Hyo’s boyfriend suddenly disappears one night after a strange light appears. She begins to search for him and uncover the truth behind the light with the help of a community of UFO watchers.
Bo Ra is one of the people who helps her in this journey.
Cast –
- Jeon Yeo Been as Hong Ji Hyo
- Nana as Heo Bo Ra
- Ryu Kyung Soo as Kim Byung Jo
- Lee Dong Hwi as Ma Hyung Woo
No. Of Episodes – 10
5. Beyond The Memory (14 October)
The man in this story lives in agony, unable to forget his wife who died of cancer. But one day he receives an email that offers him the chance to be reunited with her in a world where death doesn’t exist.
He chooses to abandon his body and go live with her in this new place, where they can be together forever.
Cast –
- Shin Ha Kyun as Jae Hyun
- Han Ji Min as Yi Hu
- Lee Jung Eun as Siren
- Jung Jin Young as Doctor K
No. Of Episodes – 6
6. The Queen’s Umbrella (15 October)
The drama follows queen Hwa Ryung, the wife of a great king and the long-suffering mother of five troublemaking sons who cause nothing but headaches for the royal family.
Hwa Ryung is a kind and loving mother, but she has her hands full with her mischievous sons. The family is about to be turned upside down when the boys are made crown princes.
Cast –
- Kim Hye Soo as Im Hwa Ryeong
- Choi Won Young as King Lee Ho
- Kim Hae Sook as Queen Dowager
- Kim Eui Sung as Hwang Won Hyeong
No. Of Episodes – 16
7. May I Help You (19 October)
Butler Kim and funeral director Baek Dong Joo operate an errand-running business called Ildangbaek. Kim charges 100 won per job, and Dong Joo grants the wishes of the dead.
Together, they make sure that everyone’s needs are taken care of.
Cast –
- Lee Hye Ri as Baek Dong Joo
- Lee Jun Young as Butler Kim
- Han Dong Hee as Tak Chung Ha
- Song Deok Ho as Seo Hae Ahn
No. Of Episodes – 16
8. Curtain Call (31 October)
Geum Soon is a North Korean woman who establishes a hotel chain in South Korea. However, she doesn’t have much time left to live. In order to fulfill her final wish, Jae Heon, an unknown theatre actor, agrees to act as her grandson.
Cast –
- Go Doo Shim as Geum Soon
- Kang Ha Neul as Yoo Jae Heon
- Sung Dong Il as Jung Sang Cheol
- Ha Ji Won as Se Yeon
No. Of Episodes – 16
9. The Witch’s Game (3 October)
A bloody showdown between two mothers and daughters who were sacrificed to a great evil, and a combined revenge drama between two mothers and daughters to punish the great evil.
Cast –
- Jang Seo-hee as Seol Yoo Kyung
- Oh Chang-seok as Kang Ji Ho
- Kim Kyu-seon as Jung Hye Soo
- Han Ji-wan as Joo Se Young
No. Of Episodes – 120
10. Bride Of The Typhoon (10 October)
The story of a woman who takes desperate revenge on her enemies by becoming their daughter-in-law.
Cast –
- Park Ha-na as Eun Seo Yeon
- Kang Ji-seub as Kang Tae Poong
- Park Yoon-jae as Oh Ji Hoon
- Oh Seung-ah as Kang Ba Da
No. Of Episodes – 100
Final Thoughts
Here are the upcoming Kdramas that will start airing in October 2022. You can watch them while they air one by one or wait and binge-watch after they are all released.
