September 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting months of the year for Korean drama fans. With a diverse mix of heartfelt romances, stylish crime thrillers, and deeply emotional period stories, this month’s lineup offers something for everyone.
Let’s take a look at the most anticipated K-dramas hitting our screens this September.
‘My Youth’ follows Sunwoo Hae (Song Joong-Ki), a former child actor turned novelist and florist, who lives a quiet life until his first love, Sung Je-Yeon (Chun Woo-Hee), unexpectedly reappears after a decade. Their reunion stirs bittersweet memories, unresolved scars, and the possibility of new beginnings.
Expect a heartfelt romance layered with themes of healing and nostalgia.
This suspenseful thriller reimagines the French hit ‘La Mante’. Go Hyun-Jung stars as Jung Yi-Shin, a notorious serial killer serving a life sentence. When a copycat killer emerges, the police reluctantly seek her expertise. Jang Dong-Yoon plays her estranged son, Cha Soo-Yeol, a detective forced to confront painful family ties while working with his mother.
Dark, gripping, and full of psychological intrigue, this series promises edge-of-your-seat storytelling.
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Confidence Queen (Park Min-Young, Park Hee-Soon, Joo Jong-Hyuk)
Premiere Date: September 6, 2025
Network: TV Chosun, Coupang Play, Amazon Prime Video
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 21:10 KST
Genre: Crime, Comedy, Action
Cast: Park Min-Young, Park Hee-Soon, Joo Jong-Hyuk
This is a stylish con-artist drama adapted from the Japanese series ‘The Confidence Man JP’. Park Min-Young shines as Yoon Yi-Rang, a genius swindler with an IQ of 165. Along with her quirky partners, witty James (Park Hee-Soon) and earnest rookie Myeong Ku-Ho (Joo Jong-Hyuk), she takes down the rich and corrupt through elaborate scams.
Viewers can expect clever schemes, humor, and plenty of plot twists.
Jeon Ji-hyun returns as Seo Moon-Joo, a renowned diplomat who uncovers political maneuvering behind an assassination linked to inter-Korean tensions. She is accompanied by Baek San-Ho (Gang Dong-Won), an elite mercenary with a mysterious past. Together, they form a tense alliance as they navigate layers of state secrets and betrayal to uncover the truth.
With sleek production values, a star-studded cast, and a concise 9-episode format, this series promises to be a fast-paced, premium spy thriller perfect for binge-watching every week.
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You and Everything Else (Kim Go-Eun, Park Ji-Hyun)
Premiere Date: September 12, 2025
Network: Netflix
Schedule: Global release, binge format
Genre: Friendship, Slice of Life, Drama
Cast: Kim Go-Eun, Park Ji-Hyun
This series follows two women whose lifelong rivalry evolves into an unshakable bond. Kim Go-Eun plays writer Ryu Eun-Joong, while Park Ji-Hyun stars as Cheon Sang-Yeon, her rival and confidante since childhood. Spanning their lives into their 40s, the drama explores evolving friendships, the scars of competition, and the beauty of reconciliation—a poignant, introspective look at the complexities of female friendship.
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A Hundred Memories (Kim Da-Mi, Shin Ye-Eun, Heo Nam-Jun)
Premiere Date: September 13, 2025
Network: JTBC
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 22:40 KST
Genre: Period, Coming-of-Age, Romance
Cast: Kim Da-Mi, Shin Ye-Eun, Heo Nam-Jun
Set in the 1980s, this drama centers on Go Young-Rye (Kim Da-Mi), a hardworking bus attendant on Route 100 who dreams of attending university. Alongside her spirited best friend Seo Jong-hee (Shin Ye-Eun) and their shared first love, Han Jae-Pil (Heo Nam-Jun), she navigates the struggles of youth and ambition in a rapidly changing society. Expect nostalgia, tender romance, and a heartfelt depiction of friendship.
Shin’s Project (Han Suk-Kyu, Bae Hyun-Sung, Lee Re)
Premiere Date: September 15, 2025
Network: tvN
Schedule: Mondays & Tuesdays, 20:50 KST
Genre: Slice of Life, Human Drama
Cast: Han Suk-Kyu, Bae Hyun-Sung, Lee Re
Han Suk-Kyu leads this heartwarming series as Mr. Shin, the owner of a small chicken restaurant who also serves as his neighborhood’s unofficial mediator. Known for his wisdom and eloquence, he steps in to resolve disputes and small injustices while teaching life lessons along the way.
With support from Bae Hyun-Sung and Lee Re, ‘Shin’s Project’ is a touching tale of community, compassion, and everyday heroes.
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To The Moon (Lee Sun-Bin, Ra Mi-Ran, Jo A-Ram, Kim Young-Dae)
Premiere Date: September 19, 2025
Network: MBC
Schedule: Fridays & Saturdays, 22:00 KST
Genre: Workplace, Romance, Drama
Cast: Lee Sun-Bin, Ra Mi-Ran, Jo A-Ram, Kim Young-Dae
Based on a novel, this workplace drama follows three contract workers at a confectionery company. Lee Sun-Bin plays Jung Da-Hae, a woman balancing her dreams with financial struggles. Ra Mi-Ran portrays pragmatic Kang Eun-Sang, while Jo A-Ram takes on the role of carefree Kim Ji-Song. When charismatic data team chief Ham Ji-Woo (Kim Young-Dae) arrives, new challenges and romantic sparks unfold. This series offers a relatable exploration of ambition, survival, and hope.
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Walking on Thin Ice (Lee Young-Ae, Kim Young-Kwang, Park Yong-Woo)
Premiere Date: September 20, 2025
Network: KBS2
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 21:20 KST
Genre: Thriller, Family, Melodrama
Cast: Lee Young-Ae, Kim Young-Kwang, Park Yong-Woo
Lee Young-Ae makes a dramatic return as Kang Eun-Soo, a housewife caring for her terminally ill husband. When she becomes entangled in a dangerous web involving drugs and the enigmatic teacher Lee Kyeong (Kim Young-Kwang), her life spirals into turmoil. With a relentless detective Jang Tae-Gu (Park Yong-Woo) closing in, the story balances desperation, morality, and survival, creating a chilling yet emotional watch.
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First Lady (Eugene, Ji Hyun-Woo, Lee Min-Young)
Premiere Date: September 24, 2025
Network: MBN
Schedule: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 22:20 KST
Genre: Political Thriller, Drama
Cast: Eugene, Ji Hyun-Woo
In this intense political melodrama, Cha Soo-Yeon (Eugene) has long aspired to become the First Lady. However, she is blindsided when her husband, the newly elected president Hyun Min-Cheol (Ji Hyun-Woo), unexpectedly demands a divorce just 67 days before his inauguration. In the days leading up to the inauguration, a web of political schemes and buried family secrets is revealed, testing loyalties, hearts, and power alike.
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The Murky Stream (Rowoon, Shin Ye-Eun)
Premiere Date: September 26, 2025
Network: Disney+
Schedule: Weekly release (spanning into October)
Genre: Historical, Political Drama
Cast: Rowoon, Shin Ye-Eun
‘The Murky Stream’ is set in late Joseon, a time rife with corruption. Rowoon stars as Jang Si-Yool, a nobleman’s son disillusioned by the greed in the royal court. Determined to expose this corruption, he fights against powerful officials who exploit the common people. Shin Ye-Eun plays Choi Eun, a woman affected by these injustices who serves as both an ally and a moral compass for Si-Yool.
The Gyeonggang River, once the lifeline of the kingdom, has become murky, symbolizing a nation drowning in greed and betrayal. The drama poses a critical question: when survival demands compromise, how far can one hold on to their principles?
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