'Now, We Are Breaking Up,' 'One Ordinary Day,' 'Hellbound'—Here are the K-Dramas to Anticipate in November 2021

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The month of October was filled to the brim with many great K-Dramas, such as "Police University," "Yumi's Cells," "Jirisan," "Dali and Cocky Prince," "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" and more.

Many popular stars are about to serve hot and great dramas with a wide array of genres to the table this November. From romance comedy to mystery thriller to melodrama to action, these dramas wouldn't disappoint!

Here are the new South Korean dramas that shouldn't be missed this November.

JTBC's 'IDOL: The Coup'

JTBC's idol melodrama "IDOL: The Coup," the first one in the list, depicts the stories of a failed idol group who dreams to achieve success before finally embarking on a new journey.

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The drama stars real-life idols EXID Hani, Cosmic Girls Exy and LABOUM Solbin. Kwak Si Yang and rising star Kim Min Kyu are also part of the series.

It recently aired on November 1 on JTBC, and it will consist of a total of 12 episodes.

"IDOL: The Coup" is also available on iQIYI.

tvN's 'Melancholia'

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Im Soo Jung and Lee Do Hyun work together for the first time to tell the story of a passionate teacher who encourages her student, a Mathematics genius, to continue pursuing her dreams while navigating their lives through their corruption and scandal-filled school.

tvN's "Melancholia" is slated to air for the first time on November 10. It will also be available on legal streaming platform Viki.

tvN's 'Happiness'

Another masterpiece from broadcast giant tvN, "Happiness," which is set in the near future, follows the story of the people who are sealed off with an infectious disease outbreak.

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Together, "W: Two Worlds" star Han Hyo Hoo, "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon" actor Park Hyung Sik and veteran Jo Woo Jin work together to protect the residents while trying to find the cure to the unknown disease.

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The drama highlights the subtle psychological warfare and unfair societal discriminaation that take place in times of need.

The upcoming apocalyptic thriller drama is scheduled to premiere on November 5 on tvN.

SBS TV's 'Now, We Are Breaking Up'

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SBS TV's newest drama "Now, We Are Breaking Up," starring hot actors Song Hye Kyo and Jang Ki Yong, depicts the emotional rollercoaster ride of love and break-ups in the romantic world.

EXO Sehun and Girl's Day Yura, idols, who are both flourishing in their idol careers, will also participate in strengthening the drama.

"Now, We Are Breaking Up" is slated to air on November 12 on SBS TV.

MBC's 'The Red Sleeve Cuff'

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"The Red Sleeve Cuff," starring 2PM Junho and Lee Se Young, paints the story of the romance between the court lady who wants to protect her life and the emperor who believes his duty is to put the country first before love.

This MBC historical drama is expected to make the viewers fall in love, weep and laugh with its harmonious storyline and top-notch actors.

Kang Hoon and Lee Deok Hwa will also appear in the new historical drama. It will air for the first time on November 5 on MBC.

KBS2's 'School 2021'

Who doesn't love KBS2's "School" franchise?

This November, the eighth installment of the much loved series is coming to the small screen with WEi Yohan, Cho Yi Hyun, "Police University" star Chu Young Woo and Hwang Bo Reum Byeol.

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The four of them focus on their goals and dreams while struggling to overcome personal battles, friendship, love and life.

"School 2021" premieres on November 17 on KBS2. It will also be available on Viki.

Netflix's 'Hellbound'

2020's Baeksang Arts Award Best Actor Yoo Ah In returns to the small screen with yet another amazing masterpiece, "Hellbound."

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He is accompanied by veteran actor Park Jung Min, Kim Hyun Joo and Won Jin Ah. The new Netflix series depicts the inevitable, death.

People who have lived their life face the supernatural and unknown enemies which emerged out of nowhere to, interestingly, sentence them to hell.

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The series consists of a total of six episodes, and it will be available on Netflix on November 19.

Coupang Play's 'One Ordinary Day'

Kim Soo Hyun, one of the widely known stars, teams up with veteran actor-supermodel Cha Seung Won in the upcoming criminal drama produced by Coupang Play.

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It follows the story of a wrongly convicted ordinary student who becomes the prime suspect in a murder case of a woman and a strange lawyer who tries to help him with his life.

"One Ordinary Day" will air for the first time on November 27 on Coupang Play. It will also be available for online streaming on Viu.

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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