Five new K-dramas to watch this week on OTT starring Shin Min Ah, Lee Jong Suk, Kang Hoon: Happpy Anding to The Remarried Empress

K-drama fans have plenty to look forward to this weekend. From Ji Chang-wook returning to romantic comedies to an unusual royal love story featuring two popular Korean stars, the latest releases cover different genres. Here are five K-dramas to add to your watchlist this week.

Between Steps - Disney+ and Hulu

Starring Choo Young-woo and Kim So-hyun, Between Steps is a 12-episode romantic drama that brings together two people dealing with unexpected changes in their lives. The story follows a robotics PhD student who loses his leg after an illness and a master's student who decides to leave her fashion career behind.


Their lives take an unexpected turn when they cross paths. The K-drama originally aired on ENA and is also available on Genie TV. International viewers can stream it on Disney+ and Hulu. Episode 11 arrived on November 9, while the series finale premiered on November 10.



The Remarried Empress - Disney+

The Remarried Empress brings Shin Min Ah and Lee Jong Suk together for their first on-screen collaboration in a K-drama. The fantasy romance also features Ju Ji Hoon and Lee Se Young in important roles.

The story revolves around the Eastern Empire's princess, who appears to have the perfect life until her husband, the emperor, betrays her. The drama combines palace politics, betrayal and relationships, making it an interesting pick for fans of historical fantasy romances. Episodes five and six are available on Disney+ from November 11.

Merry Berry Love - Disney+

Ji Chang-wook returns to the romantic comedy genre with Merry Berry Love, which also stars Japanese actress Imado Mio. The series follows a Korean spatial designer whose once-successful career takes an unexpected hit, leaving her struggling to figure out what comes next.

Looking for a fresh start, she travels to a mysterious island in Japan, where she meets a local strawberry farmer who is deeply passionate about growing the fruit. The two come from different backgrounds and initially find themselves caught up in several misunderstandings. Episode 6 of the romantic comedy was released on November 11 on Disney+.

Happy Anding - tvN

Also known as Passionate Goodbye, Happy Anding is a 12-episode coming-of-age comedy-drama that premiered on November 11. The series stars Kang Hoon, Cho Hyun-chul, Kim Jeong-jin and Lee E-dam.

A remake of the 2021 Japanese drama Life's Punchline, it follows three comedians who have spent nearly a decade trying to make a name for themselves. Despite their efforts, success remains out of reach, and they find themselves dealing with career disappointments and uncertain futures.



Doctor X: Mafia in White - Netflix

Kim Ji-won returns to the medical thriller genre with Doctor X: Mafia in White, which is heading towards its series finale this week. The drama follows a brilliant surgeon known as Doctor X, who is sent to the understaffed Guseo University Hospital through a locum tenens agency.

With exceptional surgical abilities and little patience for the hospital's internal politics, she takes on a medical organisation plagued by corruption. The series also stars Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo and Kim Woo-seok. Episode 11 was released on November 13, followed by the final episode on November 14. Viewers can stream the medical thriller on Netflix.