September is definitely going to be an exciting month for K-drama lovers because there’s just so much to look forward to! For the upcoming month, we have 9 Korean dramas that are about to hit our screens – ready to sweep us on our feet once again!
Here are the new K-Dramas to watch this coming September 2021.
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Lost (Jeon Do-Yeon, Ryu Joon-Yeol)
- Release Date: September 4, 2021
- Runtime: Saturday & Sunday 22:30
- Network: JTBC
- Cast: Jeon Do-Yeon, Ryu Joon-Yeol
This next drama dives into a deeper and more mature plot as it tells the personal struggles of individuals regardless of their age.
It stars Jeon Do-Yeon, who plays the role of the 40-year-old ghostwriter, Bu-Jung. She’s at the stage wherein she feels like she’s stuck in her career and hasn’t achieved anything in her life. Meanwhile, Ryu Joon-Yeol plays the role of Kang-Jae, a 27-year old guy who’s still not sure what to do with his life and fears that he’ll end up as a nobody.
‘Lost’ will air every Saturday and Sunday on JTBC, taking the slot of ‘Nevertheless’.
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High Class (Cho Yeo-Jeong, Kim Ji-Soo, Park Se-Jin, Gong Hyun-Joo)
- Release Date: September 6, 2021
- Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 21:00
- Network: tvN
- Cast: Cho Yeo-Jeong, Kim Ji-Soo, Park Se-Jin, Gong Hyun-Joo
If you can’t get enough of storylines revolving around the elites such as ‘Penthouse’, ‘Graceful Family’, or ‘SKY Castle’, then ‘High Class’ is another take on this vicious plot!
The plot tells the story of the richest, most prestigious, and respected families in Korea’s society. This suspense and mystery drama talks about the lives of the women that belong to the elite, as well as the dark secrets they hide.
‘High Class’ stars Cho Yeo-Jeong, Kim Ji-Soo, Park Se-Jin, and Gong Hyun-Joo. The drama is set to air on tVN every Monday and Tuesday.
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One the Woman (Lee Ha-Nee, Lee Sang-Yoon)
- Release Date: September 17, 2021
- Runtime: Friday & Saturday 22:00
- Network: SBS
- Cast: Lee Ha-Nee, Lee Sang-Yoon
If you’re in need of a bit of laugh and crazy plotlines, this is probably something worth adding to your watch list this coming September.
It tells the story of the corrupt prosecutor Jo Yeon-Joo (Lee Ha-Nee), who eventually lost her memories due to a case she got involved in. While suffering from amnesia, she then begins to live as Kang Mi-Na, the daughter-in-law of a rich conglomerate family who looks very much like her.
‘One the Woman’ will air every Friday and Saturday on SBS, taking the slot of ‘Penthouse 3’.
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Squid Game (Lee Jung-Jae, Park Hae-Soo)
- Release Date: September 17, 2021
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- Network: Netflix
- Cast: Lee Jung-Jae, Park Hae-Soo
If you’re up for some extremely thrilling and nerve-wracking scenes, Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ is the one to haunt you! Just by seeing the trailer, you can already tell that this K-Drama series is going to be a wild ride.
This stars Lee Jung-Jae who plays the role of Ki-Hoon, a man whose life is miserable after getting fired from his job. Because of his desperation, he joins a unique survival game that will give the sole winner 45.6 billion won. After getting himself into the game, he realizes that he got himself in a game that could cost him his life.
‘Squid Game’ will stream on Netflix on September 17, 2021.
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The Veil (Namkoong Min)
- Release Date: September 17, 2021
- Runtime: Friday & Saturday 22:00
- Network: MBC
- Cast: Namkoong Min
Now here’s an action-crime K-Drama to put you at the edge of your seats! This drama delves into the story of Han Ji-Hyuk (Namkoong Min), who’s the best agent at the Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS). Despite his exceptional image in NIS, he was caught in a situation that put NIS in a huge dilemma. Because of this, he went missing. After a year, he comes back to find the traitor that caused NIS to go against him.
‘The Veil’ will air on MBC every Friday and Saturday with 12 episodes.
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Yumi’s Cells (Kim Go-Eun)
- Release Date: September 17, 2021
- Runtime: Friday 22:50
- Network: tvN, TVING
- Cast: Kim Go-Eun
Starring Kim Go-Eun, this very light, feel-good K-drama is also one of those that should also land on your watch list next month.
The plot focuses on Yu-Mi (Kim Go-Eun), who’s a single woman living a simple life. She has a bright personality but she’s always been having a hard time expressing her true feelings. But in her, there are these unique cells that work actively to help her with her emotions.
‘Yumi’s Cells’ will air every Friday on tvN/TVING. The K-Drama is based on the webtoon of the same name.
Read more: ‘Yumi’s Cells’ Fashion Info
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A Gentleman and a Young Lady (Ji Hyun-Woo, Lee Se-Hee)
- Release Date: September 18, 2021
- Runtime: Saturday & Sunday 19:55
- Network: KBS2
- Cast: Ji Hyun-Woo, Lee Se-Hee
Next on our list is ‘A Gentleman and a Young Lady’ which stars Ji Hyun-Woo and Lee Se-Hee.
The plot features an unconventional, yet quite relatable romance story. Lee Young-Koon (Ji Hyun-Woo) plays the role of a widower who is still grieving over the death of his wife. He was left with 3 children to take care of. And as being a single parent who needs to provide for his family, life becomes extra demanding for him – leading him to decide to get a live-in tutor for his kids. He ended up hiring Park Dan-Hee (Lee Se-Hee) as his kids’ private tutor.
‘A Gentleman and a Young Lady’ will air every Saturday and Sunday on KBS2, taking the spot of ‘Revolutionary Sisters’.
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Dali and Cocky Prince (Kim Min-Jae, Park Gyu-Young)
- Release Date: September 22, 2021
- Runtime: Wednesday & Thursday 21:30
- Network: KBS2
- Cast: Kim Min-Jae, Park Gyu-Young
We’re all wanting to see more of Kim Min-Jae and Park Gyu-Young for sure!
In this sweet love story, we’ll see how two individuals would cross paths despite not knowing their respective backgrounds. Jin Moo-Hak (Kim Min-Jae) is the second son of the family that owns a global restaurant chain. While he’s not quite smart academically, he’s good at making money. Then he meets Kim Da-Li (Park Gyu-Young), the only child of a rich and prestigious family in Korea. She is also multilingual with a bright personality. Da-Li and Moo-Hak met and developed feelings for each other without knowing each other’s extravagant backgrounds.
‘Dali and Cocky Prince’ will air every Wednesday and Thursday on KBS2, taking the slot previously occupied by ‘Sell Your Haunted House’.
Read more: ‘Dali And Cocky Prince’ Fashion Info
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Hometown (Yoo Jae-Myung, Han Ye-Ri, Uhm Tae-Goo)
- Release Date: September 22, 2021
- Runtime: Wednesday & Thursday 22:30
- Network: tvN
- Cast: Yoo Jae-Myung, Han Ye-Ri, Uhm Tae-Goo
Another thriller crime drama on the list is ‘Hometown’, starring Yoo Jae-Myung, Han Ye-Ri, and Uhm Tae-Goo.
The plot is set in the late 90s, where Choi Hyung-In (Yoo Jae-Myung) works as a detective. He lost his wife 10 years ago during a terrorist attack. After getting assigned to a particular case, he then realizes that it may have a connection to the terrorist group responsible for his wife’s death. He then begins to seek justice and revenge.
‘Hometown’ will also air on tvN every Wednesday and Thursday, taking the slot previously occupied by ‘The Road: The Tragedy of One’.
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