November 2026 is delivering one of the busiest K-drama calendars of the year, with four major stars returning to screens across Disney+, Netflix, and Prime Video within a span of three weeks. Shin Mina and Lee Jong Suk share the screen in a big-budget fantasy romance, Park Min Young returns to office comedy, and Son Suk Ku leads a cross-border crime thriller. Here is a full breakdown of what is arriving, where to watch it, and why each title is drawing attention.
The Remarried Empress Brings Shin Mina and Lee Jong Suk Together on Disney+
Premiere date: November 4, 2026
The Remarried Empress is a 10-part fantasy romance adapted from a Naver webtoon that has drawn nearly three billion views worldwide. The series stars Shin Mina as Empress Navier of the Eastern Kingdom, Ju Jihoon as Emperor Sovieshu, Lee Jong Suk as Crown Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom, and Lee Se-young as Rashta, an escaped slave who becomes the center of the emperor’s pursuit.
The story follows Navier, whose marriage to Sovieshu collapses after he falls for Rashta. Rather than accept disgrace, Navier agrees to a divorce on one condition: permission to marry Crown Prince Heinrey of the rival Western Kingdom. What follows is a struggle over love, dignity, and power that threatens to destabilize the entire kingdom.
Lee Jong Suk described his role as a rare opportunity. “I thought it could be a big piece of fan service. I also wondered if I would ever get another chance to play a prince like this,” he said during promotional interviews.
The actor also picked “the most intense flutter that comes to all four people” as the key viewing point, adding that the grand imperial palace setting offers fun rarely seen in Korean dramas.
Disney+ has reportedly made this its costliest Korean production to date, with filming across multiple locations including European palaces. The series had its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in October, where three of its 10 episodes screened as part of the festival’s On Screen selection.
Release schedule: Four episodes arrive on November 4, followed by two new episodes every Wednesday until the finale on November 25.
Where to watch: The series streams on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ in international territories. It is not available on Disney+ in India.
Park Min Young Returns to Office Romance in Nine to Six on Prime Video
Premiere date: November 25, 2026
Park Min Young is back in familiar territory with Nine to Six, a 12-episode office romantic comedy that puts career ambitions and personal feelings on a collision course.
She plays Kang Yi-ji, a senior legal manager at Chronic Motors who has built her reputation through discipline and competence in a male-dominated workplace. Her carefully planned life takes an unexpected turn when two men with contrasting personalities enter her world: Han Sun-woo (played by Yook Sung-jae), a warm-hearted legal intern who follows his convictions, and Park Hyun-tae (played by Go Soo), a polished executive who recognizes her abilities.
The series is written by Choi Ji-oh and directed by Lee Hyung-min and Oh Song-hee. It is described as an “on-and-off waterball romance” about a logical woman who meets an emotional man and rewrites her standards for work, love, and happiness.
Park Min Young‘s character is described by the production team as “a relatable character who repeatedly grapples with the balance between work and love.” The team added that her portrayal “will maximize both excitement and relatability.”
Release schedule: The series premieres exclusively on Prime Video on November 25, with all episodes expected to be available for streaming across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Son Suk Ku Leads a Cross-Border Manhunt in The Blue Road on Netflix
Premiere date: November 20, 2026
The Blue Road is an eight-episode crime thriller that pairs Son Suk Ku with Japanese actor Eita Nagayama as detectives from two countries chasing what appears to be a single serial killer operating across borders.
Son Suk Ku plays Kim Seok, a detective from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Mobile Investigation Unit. Eita plays Inose, his counterpart from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. The case begins with a mutilated body in Tokyo carrying a message written in blood in Korean, followed by a disfigured corpse in Korea with a message in Japanese.
The series is directed by Han Jun-hee, known for the Netflix series D.P. and the film Coin Locker Girl, and is adapted from a Korean-Japanese co-produced webcomic.
Son Suk Ku spoke about the natural chemistry with his co-star. “We shot our first scene on a set in Japan. The moment we exchanged our first lines, I felt something was different,” he said. “I went to the director and said, ‘I think I can just trust this guy and go with it.’”
The first three episodes received a festival screening at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, where the series drew praise for its intense direction and the lead actors’ chemistry.
Release schedule: All eight episodes arrive on Netflix on November 20, 2026.
Other K-Dramas Arriving in November 2026
November is not only about the four headline stars. Several other titles are launching across streaming platforms and Korean television networks.
Possible Love — November 6 on Netflix. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lee Chang-dong, this 164-minute drama stars Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong. It follows a wealthy filmmaker who wants to shoot a documentary with a working-class couple, leading to a complex class drama.
Francesca Next Door — November 6. A spin-off of the sitcom Hello, Francesca, this four-episode supernatural romantic comedy follows a vampire who transfers from Romania to a Korean high school. It stars Han Su-a and Kim Hyun-jin and streams on Wavve and KOCOWA+.
One of a Kind Romance — November 9. Adapted from a webtoon, this 12-episode romantic comedy stars Park Soo-young (Red Velvet’s Joy) as a job seeker who becomes the manager of a top star. It streams on TVING, Viu, and ABEMA.
What a Boss Wants — November 11 at 10:20 p.m. KST. This MBN romance stars Sung Hoon as a chaebol heir who struggles with his sense of taste and Oh Se Young as a telemarketer leading a double life as an indie band vocalist. A three-month contract brings them closer.
Crash 2: Road of Fury — November 16. The sequel to the 2024 traffic-crime investigation series returns on ENA, Genie TV, and Disney+. Lee Min-ki and Kwak Sun-young lead the cast, with Park Ji-young returning as the head of the National Office of Investigation.
Good Partner 2 — November 20 at 9:50 p.m. KST. Jang Nara and Kim Hyeyoon return for a second season of the divorce law drama on SBS. The new season will be available on Netflix in South Korea and distributed elsewhere through multiple streaming services.
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A November Built for Different Tastes
The month’s lineup covers a wide range of genres. Viewers who want lavish fantasy romance have The Remarried Empress on Disney+ and Hulu. Those who prefer grounded workplace comedy can turn to Nine to Six on Prime Video. Crime thriller fans get a cross-border hunt in The Blue Road on Netflix. And for those who want to sample everything, titles like Possible Love, Crash 2, and Good Partner 2 fill out the calendar across Netflix, Disney+, and Korean broadcast networks.
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