K-Drama Update #8: More November Releases

[feurioo]

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The Trunk | Release: November 29

Noh In Ji (Seo Hyun Jin) works for NM, a company that provides its clients with a spouse for a fixed-term 1-year contract marriage. In Ji meets Han Jung Won (Gong Yoo) for her 5th contract marriage. One day, when a mysterious trunk is recovered from a lake, In Ji and Jung Won are confronted with a whirlwind of secrets.

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The Fiery Priest 2 | Release: November 8

A sequel to the hit 2019 drama about priest Kim Hae Il (Kim Nam Gil) with anger management issues.

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Social Savvy Class 101 | Release: November 10

When outsider Kim Ji Eun (Kang Na Eon) becomes the manager of the anonymous community app “Insider Time”, she learns the secrets of the entire school. As she gets entangled with the school’s most popular clique including Kang Woo Bin, a popular kid with a secret, a romance ensues.

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Finding Handsome (KBS Drama Special 2024) | Release: November 12

Cutie (Oh Seung Hoon), a member of the now-disbanded idol group, embarks on a quest to find the missing member Handsome (Hong Jong Hyun) in hopes of making a comeback.

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When the Phone Rings | Release: November 22

Based on a web novel, “When the Phone Rings” depicts the romance of a couple that married for convenience after a threatening phone call. Baek Sa Eon (Yoo Yeon Seok) is the youngest spokesperson for the Blue House. He seems to have it all—background, looks, and talent. Hong Hee Joo (Chae Soo Bin) is a sign language interpreter who lost her ability to speak after a childhood accident. Hee Joo lives in a fake marriage with her husband Baek Sa Eon, but after being kidnapped by a mysterious figure, she decides to change her life.




The Two Women (KBS Drama Special 2024) | Release: November 26

Young Bok (Kang Mina) and Sachiko (Choi Ri), who were originally fighting over their husband Im Seo Rim (Ha Jun), grow to develop an unexpected friendship one year before the Korean War.

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Family Matters | Release: November 29

A group of people with special abilities disguise themselves as a family to survive against heinous criminals. Cast: Bae Doo-Na, Ryoo Seung-Bum, Baek Yoon-Sik, Lomon, Lee Su-Hyun.


I included When The Phone Rings again for the new trailer.

Comments

[feurioo]

Will watch at least one episode of...
- The Trunk for Gong Yoo. Even though I normally prefer my contract marriage TV less angsty, I'm intrigued. By the way: This show is adapted from a novel some people describe as a "feminist thriller".

- When the Phone Rings, mainly because it looks wild.

- The Two Women for the GL vibes. Why are they baiting like The History of Us?

- Family Matters looks fun and could be my new The Atypical Family fix.

[feurioo]

I tried starting Doctor Slump for a second time but, once more, I'm unsure if I'll finish even the first episode. Do you sometimes look at somebody and know you would prefer for them to be the lead? Well, it happened to me with Yoon Park's character. And turns out, it's already the second time because it was the same with Delightfully Deceitful.

Started the first episode of Mr. Plankton but it didn't match my mood. I want something light and fun, not... whatever this is supposed to be.

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Oh, I had no idea about The Trunk! Thanks so much for posting this. I'll have to at least try it, even though thrillers aren't usually my bag.

Other than that, both of the specials look like slashy fun. For Family Matters, I'll probably wait and see what people say. :-)

[feurioo]

I've looked at the Goodreads page for the Trunk novel and some readers think it's more of a feminist satire. Not sure what to think but I'm here for anything remotely feminist!

I'm super curious about the potential slashiness of those KBS specials. If it's anything like the posters, there will be lots of delicious chemistry between the leads.