Mid-October keeps the K-drama calendar busy, with a brand-new romantic comedy arriving alongside fresh episodes of shows you may already be following. If you're after something light, tense, historical or a little magical, the latest K-drama releases of the week, from October 12 to 18, have a title for each mood. The only premiere is Make Me Tingle, led by Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young. It is joined by new episodes of Between Steps, Merry Berry Love, Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia and 100 Days of Deception, which carry on across the week. A Love Other Than Yours, Dive Into You and Love on the Menu then return with their weekend instalments. You can watch these shows on Viki, Netflix, Prime Video and more. Scroll down to read more about each show and what it's about.
Nam Ji-hyun plays Gong Yeon-su, a conservative woman who ends up working with Dokgo Dal (Kim Jae-young), the unconventional CEO of a sex-toy start-up. Their clashing views on intimacy drive this romantic comedy. The first four episodes premiere on October 15.
Choo Young-woo and Kim So-hyun star as Park Min-jae, a former swimmer adjusting to life after losing his right leg, and Im Yu-jin, a graduate student looking for a new direction. They meet in a robotics lab and slowly grow closer. Episodes 3 and 4 arrive on October 12 and 13.
Ji Chang-wook plays Lee Yu-bin, a Korean spatial designer who retreats to a Japanese island after a career setback. There, he meets Shirahama Karin, a strawberry farmer dealing with a mysterious illness. Episodes 3 and 4 are due on October 14.
Kim Ji-won plays Kye Su-jeong, a gifted surgeon who joins a powerful university hospital where corruption and rival interests threaten her work. Episodes 3 and 4 arrive on October 16 and 17.
Set in 1932 Gyeongseong, this historical spy romance stars Kim You-jung and Park Jin-young. A skilled pickpocket is pulled into an undercover mission full of secrets, divided loyalties and unexpected attraction. Episodes 3 and 4 stream over the weekend.
Seo Kang-jun and Ahn Eun-jin headline this drama about a couple in their tenth year together, whose familiar routines begin to hide uncomfortable truths. Episodes 9 and 10 stream on October 17 and 18.
After an accident, an actress swaps souls with her twin brother and travels back in time to prevent the death of her first love. Episodes 7 and 8 are scheduled for October 17 and 18.
Ha Seok-jin and Hani star as former partners who reunite eight years after a painful breakup, one a wealthy restaurateur, the other a worker at a struggling side-dish shop. New episodes arrive on October 17 and 18.
| K-drama | OTT platform | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Make Me Tingle | Viki | October 15 |
| Between Steps | Disney+ | October 12-13 |
| Merry Berry Love | Disney+ | October 14 |
| Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia | Netflix | October 16-17 |
| 100 Days of Deception | Netflix | October 17-18 |
| A Love Other Than Yours | Prime Video | October 17-18 |
| Dive Into You | Viki | October 17-18 |
| Love on the Menu | Viki | October 17-18 |
What are the latest K-drama releases this week?
The latest K-drama line-up includes Make Me Tingle, Between Steps, Merry Berry Love, Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia, 100 Days of Deception, A Love Other Than Yours, Dive Into You and Love on the Menu.
Which new K-drama premieres this week?
Make Me Tingle, starring Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young, premieres on Viki on October 15, 2026.
Which K-dramas are releasing on Netflix this week?
Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia releases Episodes 3 and 4 on October 16 and 17, while 100 Days of Deception releases Episodes 3 and 4 on October 17 and 18.
Which K-dramas are streaming on Disney+ this week?
Between Steps releases Episodes 3 and 4 on October 12 and 13, followed by Episodes 3 and 4 of Merry Berry Love on October 14.