September 2025 is set to captivate K-drama fans with an eclectic mix of genres, from heartwarming romances to edge-of-your-seat thrillers and evocative period pieces. This month’s lineup promises unforgettable stories, featuring stellar casts and visionary creators.
Highlights include My Youth, a nostalgic tale of reconnection starring Song Joong-ki, Queen Mantis, a chilling thriller with Go Hyun-jung tackling a copycat killer, and Tempest, a high-stakes spy drama led by Jun Ji-hyun and Gang Dong-won. Whether you’re drawn to the emotional depth of You And Everything Else or the mysterious allure of Ms Incognito, here’s a detailed guide to 11 must-watch K-dramas premiering this month, complete with cast, release dates, networks, streaming platforms, and key staff information.
1 My Youth (September 5)
Genre: Romance, Melodrama
Synopsis: Two childhood friends, separated by a tragic event, reunite after ten years, exploring how time has reshaped their lives while love endures. This drama offers a poignant blend of healing and nostalgia.
Cast: Song Joong-ki, Chun Woo-hee, Lee Joo-myung, Seo Ji-hoon
Screenwriter: Park Si-hyun
Director: Lee Sang Yeop
Network: JTBC
Streaming Platform: Viu
Air Time: Fridays, 20:50 KST
Episodes: 12
2 Queen Mantis (September 5)
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Synopsis: A jailed serial killer aids police in catching a copycat murderer mimicking her crimes. Adapted from the French series La Mante, this drama delves into psychological tension and dark family secrets.
Cast: Go Hyun-jung, Jang Dong-yoon
Screenwriter: Lee Young-jong
Director: Byun Young-joo
Network: SBS
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Air Time: Fridays & Saturdays, 21:50–23:10 KST
Episodes: 8
3 Confidence Queen (September 6)
Genre: Crime, Comedy, Action
Synopsis: A brilliant con artist with an IQ of 165 orchestrates elaborate scams targeting corrupt players in real estate and finance. A remake of Confidence Man JP, this series mixes humor with clever twists.
Cast: Park Min-young, Park Hee-soon, Joo Jong-hyuk, Hyun Bong-sik
Screenwriter: Hong Seung-hyun
Director: Nam Ki-hoon
Network: TV Chosun
Streaming Platforms: Prime Video, Coupang Play
Air Time: Saturdays & Sundays, 21:10 KST
Episodes: 12
4 Tempest (September 10)
Genre: Spy, Romance, Political Thriller
Synopsis: A diplomat and an enigmatic mercenary join forces to unravel a global conspiracy tied to an assassination plot. This sleek drama explores themes of identity and betrayal.
Cast: Jun Ji-hyun, Gang Dong-won, Michael Gaston, Christopher Gorham
Screenwriter: Jung Seo-kyung
Director: Kim Hee Won
Network: Disney+
Episodes: 8
5 You And Everything Else (September 12)
Genre: Friendship, Slice of Life, Drama
Synopsis: Two lifelong friends and rivals, now in their 40s, confront a terminal illness that prompts a final journey together, blending themes of friendship and reconciliation.
Cast: Kim Go-eun, Park Ji-hyun, Kim Gun-woo, Lee Sang-yoon
Director: Jo Young-min
Network: Netflix
Air Time: Global release, binge format
6 A Hundred Memories (September 13)
Genre: Youth, Period, Romance
Synopsis: Set in the 1980s, this nostalgic drama follows two friends—a bus hostess and a charismatic newcomer—navigating their shared first love, capturing the essence of youth.
Cast: Kim Da-mi, Shin Ye-eun, Heo Nam-jun, Lee Won-jung
Screenwriter: Yang Hee-seung
Director: Kim Sang-ho
Network: JTBC
Streaming Platform: TBA
Air Time: Saturdays & Sundays, 22:40 KST
Episodes: 12
7 Shin’s Project (September 15)
Genre: Black Comedy, Slice of Life
Synopsis: A former negotiator now running a chicken restaurant uses his skills to resolve community disputes, with a rookie judge’s arrival adding mystery and humor.
Cast: Han Suk-kyu, Bae Hyun-sung, Lee Re
Screenwriter: Pan Kiri
Director: Shin Kyung-soo
Network: tvN
Streaming Platform: TBA
Air Time: Mondays & Tuesdays, 20:50 KST
Episodes: 12
8 Let’s Go To The Moon (September 19)
Genre: Workplace, Romance, Drama
Synopsis: Based on a novel, this workplace drama follows three contract workers at a confectionery company, tackling dreams, financial woes, and romance with a new team leader.
Cast: Lee Sun-bin, Ra Mi-ran, Jo A-ram, Kim Young-dae
Network: MBC
Air Time: Fridays & Saturdays, 22:00 KST
9 Walking On Thin Ice (September 20)
Genre: Thriller, Family, Melodrama
Synopsis: A housewife caring for her ill husband gets entangled in a dangerous drug-related web, pursued by a relentless detective. This drama blends suspense with emotional depth.
Cast: Lee Young-ae, Kim Young-kwang, Park Yong-woo
Director: Song Hyun-wook
Network: KBS2
Air Time: Saturdays & Sundays, 21:20 KST
10 First Lady (September 24)
Genre: Political Thriller, Drama
Synopsis: A woman aspiring to be First Lady faces a crisis when her president-elect husband demands a divorce before his inauguration, unraveling political and family secrets.
Cast: Eugene, Ji Hyun-woo, Lee Min-young
Network: MBN
Air Time: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 22:20 KST
11 Ms Incognito (September 29)
Genre: Romance, Mystery
Synopsis: A woman with a concealed past navigates love and secrets, with her true identity slowly unraveling in a story packed with romance and suspense.
Cast: Jeon Yeo-been, Jung Jin-young, Seo Hyun-woo, Joo Hyun-young
Director: Park Yoo-young
Streaming Platform: Not specified
Air Time: Mondays & Tuesdays
Get ready for a month of captivating K-dramas! With stellar casts and diverse stories, September 2025 has something for every viewer. Which drama are you adding to your watchlist?
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