It's another month jam packed with the celebration of our favorite K-Pop idols!

With the rolling of the chilly season, November marks the month when some of the most famous K-Pop stars have been born. To make sure we don't miss out on congratulating our K-Pop loves on their birthday, we compiled a list of all the idols with November birthdays!

Must Read : K-Pop Idols Celebrating December Birthdays

Check out which November idols' birthdays you gotta keep an eye out for!

Korean romance web dramas are of good quality and offer different types of content. While there are a few school and college dramas airing on TV every year, it is not the case with web dramas. Middle school, high school, college, and early 20s are often a subject for Korean web dramas.

If you are new to web dramas, you might want to check the Best 5 Channels To Watch Korean Web Dramas With Subtitles where we introduce the best YouTube channels to watch web dramas.

Note: the list does not include Netflix Original series.

Here are romance web dramas that you should not miss!

Let us know in the comment which web drama would you advise your friend to watch.

 

1. "A-Teen 2"

When: 2019

Cast: APRIL's Lee NaEun, Kim DongHee, Golden Child's BoMin, Kim SooHyun, Ryu EuiHyun, Kang MinAh, Shin YeEun, Shin SeungHo

Summary: The web drama is about the worries and love stories of teens. The changes that the main characters are going through by changing from 18 to 19 years old. They are going through a lot with the preparation of the SAT (college entrance exam) and this comes with a lot of choices to be made.

Why watch?: The whole "A-Teen" series is worth watching, you can start with season 1 or 2 directly. This is definitely one of the best web dramas and a must-watch if you are looking for a high school story with love and friendship. The lead couple is amazing with a lot of heart-fluttering scenes and the surrounding characters are also entertaining.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

2. "Love Playlist 4"

When: 2019

Cast: Lee YooJin, Park JungWoo, Kim SaeRon, Bae HyunSung, Park ShiAhn, Kim HyungSuk, Jung ShinHye

Summary: The love stories of university students in a relatable melodrama.

Why watch?: "Love Playlist" has four seasons, they are all good but the fourth is especially entertaining (you can start from the fourth without understanding issues). This college web drama is focusing on various characters with their own particular issues and it has different love stories. "Love Playlist" story looks authentic and relatable. If you are curious about real Korean university students' life, this is for you.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

3. "XX"

When: 2020

Cast: EXID's Hani, Hwang SeungEon, Bae InHyuk, Lee JongWon

Summary: It tells the story of the best bartender of the industry who is working in a speakeasy bar. She solves the problems of the couples and is overcoming her past love wounds.

Why watch?: Have you ever been betrayed by your friend or ex? Then, you would completely relate to this interesting web drama. The addictive plot focuses on revenge but also healing and moving onto a new relationship. The male lead is eye-candy and the drama is set in a bar which is quite unique.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

4. "Twenty Twenty"

When: 2020

Cast: UP10TION's Kim WooSeok, Han SungMin, Park SangNam, Jin HoEun, Chae WonBin, A.C.E's Chan

Summary: It tells the dream and love of twenty-year-olds who share the realistic problems that they face as they just became adults. Lee HyunJin and Chae DaHee meet and start to mature together by creating their own boundaries.

Why watch?: This web drama is perfect for those of you who are looking for a college romance web drama. The drama is not only about romance but also about growth and familial issues. Each character is finding their true self in this drama. The directing is also particularly good and the secondary characters are funny.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

5. "One Fine Week"

When: 2019

Cast: Lovelyz's JiSoo, Former MYTEEN's Shin JunSeop, Supernova's Park GeonIl 

Summary: DaEun works part-time and Kim Byul is an idol in her 5th year since debut. These two girls who look alike decide to change each other's lives just for 7 days. It tells the romantic encounters of these 2 girls.

Why watch?: This drama might be a simple and cute love story but it is addictive and romantic. Moreover, it is about K-Pop idols' lives, a subject that interests many. It is worth watching if you are looking for a captivating love story. The male lead is also charming.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

6. "Ending Again"

When: 2020

Cast: Jo SooMin, Kang Hui, Kim GunWon

Summary: It tells the fraud marriage romance of two persons who do not want to marry but decided to get married to get be able to receive the "Newlyweds jeonse loan" [e.g. governmental financial support for newly married couples to help them rent houses].

Why watch?: The story is intriguing and there is good chemistry between the leads. It is not a comedy as it is more on the emotional side. If you are looking for something quite new with a college love story, you might want to watch this one.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

7. "Best Mistake 2"

When: 2020

Cast: Lee EunJae, Kang Yul, Lee JungJun, Park EHyun, THE MAN BLK's Yoon JunWon, THE MAN BLK's Choe ChanYi, Ju HyunYoung, Yang YuJin, Keum DongHyun

Summary: It tells the love and friendship stories of teens. It is a new semester with new faces. YeonDoo is now in the last year of high school. Her life is complicated with misunderstandings and conflicts. What should she choose love or friendship?

Why watch?: "Best Mistake" (season 1 and 2) is a drama for those who are looking for a simple and cute teen love story. Don't watch if you are looking for something serious and if you don't like cheesy content. The drama touches on teens' friendship, trust, fight, love, and more in an engaging story and lovable characters. "Best Mistake 3" is as good.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

8. “The World Of My 17"

When: 2020

Cast: OH MY GIRL's Arin, Hwang BoReumByeol, FANATICS's DoAh, Han ChaeKyung, RyeoUn, Kwon HyunBin (VIINI)

Summary: Through the stories of friendship and growth of high school friends, it tells the lovely story of school days when friends are one's whole world.

Why watch?: As someone who did not read the webtoon, the story about these four cute girls with their friendship and love stories is cute. The characters were fun and the overall story is interesting. If you are looking for a high school web drama, this is a good one.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

9. "Queen of the Ring"

When: 2017

Cast: Kim SeulGi, Ahn HyoSeop, Yoon SoHee

Summary: It tells the romance of a girl who thinks she is unattractive. She receives a secret ring from her family that changed her appearance and starts to get the attention of a handsome and cold guy.

Why watch?: This fantasy drama has a good plot that questions a society judging people's appearance but don't expect the plot to be too deep. It is an easy-to-watch and catchy love story.

It is available on NaverTV.

 

10. "beautiology101"

When: 2016

Cast: Han JiEun, Kim JaeYoung, JinHyuk, Lee ChulWoo, Choi JiHun

Summary: It is a beauty drama that tells the story of young people in the "K-Beauty School".

Why watch?: This drama was made to promote the makeup brand Innisfree but the whole story and characters are so interesting that it worth watching. If you are interested in makeup, this is pretty much a must-watch.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

11. "The Way I Hate You"

When: 2019

Cast: NCT's JaeMin, Kim JeeIn, Lee JongWon, Kim YooJin

Summary: It is a college campus romance with freshmen's love and friendships. It tells the story of MiRi who is worrying between love and friendship as she started to like her best friend's boyfriend.

Why watch?: It is a cute and short love story of college students that will make you smile with their heart fluttering scenes.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

12. "Splash Splash Love"

When: 2015

Cast: Highlight's Yoon DooJoon, Kim SeulGi

Summary: It is the fantasy growth drama of the high school student DanBi who arrived in the Joseon dynasty through the rain and met the king.

Why watch?: If you are looking for good laughter and a sweet love story, this is for you. The web drama is adorable and the leads have great chemistry.

It is available on NaverTV.

 

13. "Love Revolution"

When: 2020

Cast: Park JiHoon, THE BOYZ's YoungHoon, Lee RuBy, Jung DaEun, WJSN 's DaYoung, Ko ChanBin, Ahn DoGyu

Summary: "Love Revolution" tells the love story of the couple Gong JuYoung and Wang JaRim while depicting realistically the teen's lives with their love, friendship, study, and dream.

Why watch?: Are you looking for a cute and cheesy web drama to make you giggles and smile? Search no more, "Love Revolution" is for you! The web drama is based on a popular webtoon, and this may be why all its characters are fun. Gong JuYoung (Park JiHoon), the cuteeest boy ever, is the story's highlight. He is never short of confessing his love for Wang JaRim (Lee RuBy) and makes us all laugh.

 

 

14. "Semantic Error"

When: 2022

Cast: Park SeoHam, DKZ’s JaeChan

Summary: A campus romance about the inflexible SangWoo and his encounter with the campus’ most popular student, JaeYoung.

Why watch?: BL fan or not, this is a must-see! This web drama received a lot of love and was even released in the movie theater in Korea following its popularity. Two handsome university students that everything opposes fall in love with each other and show one of the best chemistry on screen. The story might be a deja-vu, but this drama will teach you not to stop at its summary.

 

15. "Be My Boyfriend"

When: 2021

Cast: Lee SiWoo, Shin HyunSeung, Cherry Bullet's YuJu, Im SungKyun, A.C.E's Kim ByeongKwan, Jung BoMin

Summary: Lee SeungMin is a common boy with no presence and he has a crush on the most popular girl in school Oh JiNa. One day she suddenly suggests starting a contract relationship with him. Can SeungMin and JiNa safely end their contract relationship and start a real relationship?

Why watch?: "Be My Boyfriend?" is a KOKTV high school love story of quality. This is not for you if you expect to find something completely new. But if you are looking for a really cute love story and male lead (yes, no tsundere here), you must watch. It is entertaining and relatable.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

16. "User Not Found"

When: 2021-2022

Cast: CIX’s Bae JinYoung, Shin SoHyun, Han YeJi, Jung HyunJi, Ahn SeMin

Summary: MinJae, who made all kinds of efforts dreaming of becoming an insider full of presence at school, feels that everything has changed since she first transferred. Isn't the prettiest girl in school asking to be friends with her? That is until she gets entangled in a provocative skinship rumor with the most popular guy at Woojeong High School. It turned out that all of these incidents happened because people misunderstood MinJae for another girl with the same name "Yoo Minjae.” Can MinJae finish her school life as an insider safely without being caught by anyone?

Why watch?: "User Not Found" is one more KOKTV romance high school web drama on this list. This drama has more depth than you would expect with topics such as acceptance of oneself, past trauma, social media, etc. The primary purpose of watching is the growth of the lead character and her love story. The mysterious two leads also help in making you curious about the characters.

You can watch the first episode here.

 

You can also recommend the dramas you liked to readers through the poll and the comments. (Note that "Love Revolution", "Semantic Error", "Be My Boyfriend" and "User Not Found" were added later than the other dramas in the poll.)

 

2022 was a tough year for many groups, that lost members or worse, disbanded. We decided to compile in this list some of the groups we think will be the most missed this year!

Let's look back at those groups bellow:

 

1. IMFACT - 3, January

IMFACT was a group under Star Empire, debuting on the 27th of January in 2016. The members were SeoWool, TaeHo, JiAn, Lee Sang and UngJae and they parted away with their agency at the end of their contract.

Some of memorable IMFACT's songs:

 

2. N.CUS - 5, January

N.CUS was a group under KYURI Entertainment, debuting on the 27th of August in 2019. The members were Hwan, Myeong, Seo SeokJin, SungSub, EOS, HoJin, EunTaek, Soon, IF, Yuan, SeungYong and HyeonMin, and they parted away with their agency at the end of their contract.

Some of memorable N.CUS' songs:

 

3. April - 28, January

April was a group under DSP Media, debuting on the 24th of August in 2015. The members were Somin (now a member of KARD), Kim ChaeWon, Lee NaEun, Yun ChaeKyung, Yang YeNa, Seong NaYeun and, Lee JinSol and they parted away with their agency at the end of their contract.

Some of memorable April's songs:

 

4. MVP - 16, February

MVP was a group under PH Entertainment, debuting on the 13th of March in 2017. The members were KangHan, RaYoon, GiTaek, P.K, Jin, Been, Sion.

Some of memorable MVP's songs:

 

5. NU'EST - 14, March

NU'EST was a group under Pledis Entertainment, debuting on the 15th of March in 2012. The members were Hwang MinHyun, Aaron Kwak, Kim JongHyeon, BaekHo and Ren.

Some of memorable NU'EST's songs:

 

6. TRCNG - 28, March

TRCNG was a group under TS Entertainment, debuting on the 10th of October, in 2017. The members were JiHun, Luke, TaeSeon, HakMin, WooYeop, JiSung, HyunWoo, SiWoo, HoHyeon and KangMin, and they parted away with their agency due to mistreatment.

Some of memorable TRCNG's songs:

 

7. ARIAZ - 10, April

ARIAZ was a group under Star Empire, debuting on the 24th of October in 2019. The members were YunJi, DaWon, SiHyeon, YeoRi, HyoGyeong and JuEun.

ARIAZ's memorable song:

 

8. HOT ISSUE - 22, April

HOT ISSUE was a group under S2 Entertainment, debuting on the 28th of April in 2011. The members were NaHyun, MayNa, HyeongShin, DaNa, YeWon, YeBin and DaIn.

Some of memorable HOT ISSUE's songs:

 

9. CLC - 20, May

CLC was a group under Cube Entertainement, debuting on the 19th of March in 2015. The members were Oh SeungHee, YuJin (now a member of Kep1er), Jang SeungYeon, Sorn, Jang YeEun, Elkie and Kwon EunBin.

Some of memorable CLC's songs:

 

10. LUNARSOLAR - 22, May

LUNASOLAR (previously Rookie Planet and First Love) was a group under JPlanet Entertainment, debuting on the 2nd of September in 2020. The members were Eseo, TaeRyeong, Jian, and Yuuri.

Some of memorable LUNARSOLAR's songs:

 

11. G-reyish - 31, May

G-reyish was a group under Hyuk&Company, debuting on the 1st of June in 2017. The members were ShinYoung, YeNa, YeSo, HyeJi and HyunSeo.

Some of memorable G-reyish's songs:

 

12. ZPZG - 17, June

ZPZG was a group under J Star Entertainement, debuting on the 25th of September in 2014. The members were Hyo, Hwi, TaeHwang and WonJun, and the history of the group is a little bit difficult to follow. Indeed, they disband on March 3, 2016, only to be formed again in October 31st, 2019. However, in June of last year, they announced their second disband, only for the members to be split into two new groups, ABLUE and ANTARES.

Some of memorable ZPZG's songs:

 

13. BlingBling - 25, July

BlingBling was a group under MAJOR9, debuting on the 17th of November in 2020. The members were YuBin, Cha JuHyun, Marin, Choi JiEun, NaRin and Ayamy.

Some of memorable BlingBling's songs:

 

14. GIRLKIND - 13, August

GIRLKIND was a group under Next Level Entertainment, debuting on the 17th of January in 2018. The members were XeHeun, JK, Medic Jin, and Sun J.

Some of memorable GIRLKIND's songs:

 

15. Botopass - 25, August

Botopass was a group under XX Entertainment, debuting on the 26th of August in 2020. The members were MiHee, Shiho, Ria, HaRin, AhYoon, SeoYoon, Cui Xiang and JiWon.

Botopass' memorable song:

 

16. DIA - 17, September

DIA was a group under MBK Entertainment, debuting on the 14th of September in 2015. The members were Eunice, JuEun, HuiHyeon, Jenny, YeBin, Jung ChaeYeon, EunChae, SomYi and Cho YiHyun, and they parted away with their agency at the end of their contract.

Some of memorable DIA's songs:

 

17. HINT - 27, September

HINT (previously TURAN) was a group under Star Pro Entertainment, debuting on the 10th of July in 2013. The members were NaEl, HyeJin, ArRa, Cherry and HaeSol.

Some of memorable HINT's songs:

 

18. BVNDIT - 31, October

BVNDIT was a group under MNH Entertainment, debuting on the 10th of April in 2019. The members were YiYeon, SongHee, JungWoo, SiMyeong and SeungEun.

Some of memorable BVNDIT's songs:

 

19. D-CRUNCH - 9, November

D-CRUNCH was a group under All-S Company, debuting on the 6th of August in 2018. The members were O.V, HyunWook, HyunHo, HyunOh, HyunWoo, MinHyuk, ChanYoung, JungSeung, and Dylan.

Some of memorable D-CRUNCH's songs:

 

20. bugAboo - 8, December

bugaboo was a group under A Team Entertainment, debuting on the 25th of October in 20121. The members were ChoYeon, EunChae, Yoona, Rainie, Cyan and Zin.

Some of memorable bugAboo's songs:

 

21. Bonus: Mamadol - 4, February

Mamadol was a project group, composed of former members of famous K-Pop groups or celebrities. The particularity? Each of them is a mother, giving the name Mamadol. The members were SunYe (Wonder Girls), Park JungAh (Jewelry), KaHi (Afterschool), Byul (soloist), Yang EunJi (Baby V.O.X Re.V) and Hyun JyuNi (actress).

 

What groups made your list? Do you have another in your mind? Let us know in the comment below!