It’s another month and another set of K-dramas is all ready to be released. With a whole host of exciting dramas all ready to grace our screens and belonging to different genres, this month is going to be an exciting and fun-filled ride. These September 2025 Kdramas range from heartwarming romance to tense political stories and thrilling murder mysteries. Whether you’re into emotional reconnects or high-stakes thrillers, there’s something here for every viewer.
September 2025 Kdramas
My Youth (September 5)
Genre: Youth, Romance Drama
Starring: Song Joong-ki, Chun Woo-hee
Marking the much-anticipated return of our favourite star Song Joong-ki, My Youth follows a former child star to gave up everything to become a novelist and florist, reuniting with his first love. The bittersweet romance navigates themes of nostalgia, healing and second chances as Sunwoo Hae and Seong Je-yeon get more and more involved with one another, resulting in both of their worldviews changing. This is going to be one of the most emotionally resonant releases of the year, leaving us to reach for our tissue boxes more often than not!
Queen Mantis (September 5)
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Starring: Go Hyun-jung, Jang Dong-yoon
In this intense crime-thriller series, Cha Su-yeol, a detective, enlists the help of his estranged mother, who is also a serial killer, Jung I-sin, to nab a copycat murderer. With their personal grudges against one another bubbling to the surface, the two must work together to bring the murderer to justice. The series, a Korean remake of La Mante, will definitely be a delicious blend of high-stakes psychological tension and complex family trauma that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.
Confidence Queen (September 6)
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Cast: Park Min-young, Park Hee-soon, Joo Jong-hyuk
In this remake of the Japanese original series, three con-artists come together to take revenge against a common enemy in this hilariously twisted show. The series promises to be a slick, witty ride, full of mischief and entertainment. Packed in 12 episodes, this one offers a breezy blend of thrill and comedy that will leave you on your toes.
Tempest (September 10)
Genre: Spy Romance / Political Thriller
Starring: Jun Ji-hyun, Gang Dong-won, John Cho
In this high-octane action-thriller series, we get a blend of espionage, romance and political intrigue – a mixture that makes for the perfect entertainment. Seo Mun-ju is a seasoned diplomat whose life goes into turmoil when she is pulled into a deadly international conspiracy. Working together with a mysterious mercenary to save the lives of hundreds, she must do whatever it takes, even risking her own life to save others. This one’s perfect for viewers who like shows with a little bit of everything and that entertain you to no end!
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You and Everything Else (September 12)
Genre: Slice-of-life / Melodrama
Starring: Kim Go-eun, Park Ji-hyun
This drama, spanning decades, is an introspective and thought-provoking watch that explores the depths of relationships and leaves you dissecting your own relationships. It explores the evolving friendship between two childhood friends whose bond is tested at every turn. However, when one of them asks the other for a surprising favour, it changes both of their lives forever.
A Hundred Memories (September 13)
Genre: Youth, Period Drama, Romance
Cast: Kim Da-mi, Shin Ye-eun
Set in the 1980s, this drama is infused with nostalgic charm. The coming-of-age tale follows two bus attendants whose close friendship is tested when an enigmatic young man gets involved with them. Full of vintage aesthetic and youthful reflection, the drama will tug on your heartstrings, leaving you to reflect on your past and friendships.
Shin’s Project (September 15)
Genre: Mystery, Comedy
Cast: Han Seok-kyu, Bae Hyeon-seong, Lee Re
A chicken soup restaurant owner seems to always be in the right place at the right time, calming everything down before anyone knows it. He is soon joined by a rookie judge and an informant, and the trio decides to tackle tough cases in the community. However, no one truly knows who Mr Shin is, leading to hilarious situations. This drama is quirky, clever and socially sharp and will leave viewers entertained through and through with its unending charm and hilarious situations.
To The Moon (September 19)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Cast: Lee Sun-bin, Ra Mi-ran, Jo A-ram, Kim Young-dae
This light-hearted drama follows a bunch of office workers who dream of something big, something more than what they have right now. Equal parts heartfelt and humorous, the series takes a refreshingly grounded take at ambition and dreams, and will definitely be a relatable affair.
Walking On Thin Ice (September 20)
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Cast: Lee Young-ae, Kim Young-kwang, Park Yong-woo
A desperate housewife is pulled into the dangerous world of drugs after she has no choice but to pay off her terminally ill husband’s medical debts. As she slowly turns into a prey herself in this dangerous game, she joins hands with middle school teacher Lee Gyeong in the hopes of survival. Intense, morally complex and anchored with strong performances, this drama promises conflicting feelings like none other.
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No Mercy (September 24)
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Cast: Lee Joo-young, Koo Jun-hoe, Ji Seung-hyun
An unknown actress finds herself in the middle of a dangerous crime ring’s phishing operation after she loses her parents to them. Infiltrating their organisation, she vows to take them all down to exact revenge. The drama, just from its title, promises heart-pumping action and a revenge path that is fraught with thorns. But, with an ending unlike any other!
The Murky Stream (September 26)
Genre: Historical Drama
Starring: Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, Park Seo-ham
This period drama, set during the Joseon era, dives into themes of survival, governance and legacy. Featuring a trio with secretive pasts and difficult presents intersecting with each other, this drama is a richly layered historical narrative that will move viewers, highlighting the hardships that people had to face during a chaotic time in South Korea’s past.
Ms. Incognito (September 29)
Genre: Crime, Romance, Drama
Cast: Jeon Yeo-been, Jinyoung, Jang Yoon-ju, Joo Hyun-young
A bodyguard enters a contract marriage with a terminally ill chaebol chairman. Identity, survival, and secret inheritance schemes lie beneath its romantic premise.
Kim Yeong-ran is the bodyguard to the terminally ill chaebol chairman Ga Sung-ho, and after she gets into a contract marriage with him, she must assume a hidden identity to save her life. While serving as a teacher in a village, she comes across Jeon Dong-min and strikes up a friendship. The series’s romantic premise might fool viewers on the surface, but underneath, it’s a series about identity, survival and secret inheritances that result in dangerous situations.
Dramas Continuing From August
- Mary Kills People – Ending on September 6
- Beyond the Bar – Ending on September 7
- Love, Take Two – Ending on September 9
- My Troublesome Star – Ending on September 23
- Twelve – Ending on September 13
- Bon Appétit, Your Majesty – Ending on September 28
Which of these dramas are you excited to watch this month? Let us know in the comments below!
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