Five New K-Dramas You Shouldn’t Miss This Week on OTT
This week brings a diverse lineup of Korean dramas headed for streaming, designed to suit different moods, whether you’re in the mood for light laughter, deep emotion or fantasy intrigue. From high-school art clubs to royal body-swaps and family business drama, here are five new releases worth adding to your watchlist.
1. Spirit Fingers (Viki — Episodes 1-4 from October 29)
A vibrant coming-of-age story about a quiet high school girl who struggles with confidence and expression. When she joins the quirky “Spirit Fingers” sketch-club led by a self-confident college student known as “Red Finger”, her world begins to change. The series emphasises themes of art, identity and finding your tribe.
2. Moon River (MBC TV — from October 31, 2025)
A visually arresting historical fantasy-drama featuring Kang Tae Oh as a crown prince bent on revenge after the death of his queen. His fate twists when he finds himself swapping bodies with a commoner (played by Kim Se‑jeong) who looks exactly like the queen. With elaborate costumes, sweeping cinematography and a fairy-tale style setup, this one promises grandeur and emotion.
3. Last Summer (Viki — episodes 1 & 2 on November 1 & 2)
Romantic, nostalgic and lightly comedic, this drama stars Lee Jae‑Wook, Choi Sung‑Eun and Kim Gun‑Woo, and centres around two childhood friends, one an architect, the other a civil servant, who reconnect under awkward circumstances when a property dispute forces them into living together again. As old feelings resurface and a love triangle emerges, the story blends warmth, humour and emotional tension.
4. Shin’s Project (tvN — concluding episodes October 27-28)
For fans of darker humour and drama, this black comedy pairs the former top negotiator (played by Han Suk‑Kyu) who now runs a fried-chicken restaurant, yet still finds himself drawn into solving impossible disputes behind the scenes. Punchy, witty and loaded with social commentary, the final two episodes this week wrap up a series that has juxtaposed levity with suspense.
5. Typhoon Family (tvN & Netflix — ongoing, Saturdays & Sundays at 9:10 pm KST)
Starring Lee Jun‑Ho, Kim Min‑ha and Sung Dong‑il, this series delves into deeply human territory: a family in turmoil, trying to re-establish trust and love amid betrayal and business conflict. It balances painful emotions with gentle humour and realistic dynamics, making it one of the more grounded picks of the week.