September 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for Korean drama lovers, with 13 brand-new K-dramas hitting screens. From thrilling spy action like Tempest starring Jun Ji-hyun to lighthearted crypto comedy To the Moon, this month promises something for everyone. Whether you enjoy romance, crime, action, or mystery, these dramas are sure to keep you hooked.
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1. Queen Mantis (September 5, SBS)
Starring Go Hyun-jung and Jang Dong-yoon, Queen Mantis is a remake of the French series La Mante. Go Hyun-jung plays Jung Yi-shin, a serial killer imprisoned for decades, while her estranged son, Cha Soo-yeol (Jang Dong-yoon), becomes a detective. When a copycat killer emerges, Soo-yeol must reluctantly turn to his mother for help.
2. My Youth (September 5, JTBC/Viu)
Song Joong-ki returns in My Youth as Sun Woo-hae, a former child actor turned florist and writer. His peaceful life changes when his first love, Sung Je-yeon (Chun Woo-hee), suddenly reappears after 10 years, reigniting an old romance.
3. Confidence Queen (September 6, TV Chosun/Prime Video)
Park Min-young leads Confidence Queen as Yoon Yi-rang, a master con artist. She teams up with veteran scammer James (Park Hee-soon) and the clever Myung Gu-ho (Joo Jong-hyuk). Together, this crew sets out to bring justice by outsmarting villains.
4. Tempest (September 10, Disney+)
One of the most anticipated dramas of September 2025, Tempest features Jun Ji-hyun, Gang Dong-won, and John Cho. This high-stakes spy thriller follows Mun-ju (Jun Ji-hyun), a former ambassador who uncovers political secrets. She joins forces with elite mercenary San-ho (Gang Dong-won) to reveal the truth.
5. You and Everything Else (September 12, Netflix)
Kim Go-eun stars as Ryu Eun-joong, a TV writer who shares a complicated past with film producer Cheon Sang-yeon (Park Ji-hyun). Once best friends, now bitter rivals, they confront each other again in their forties, bringing old wounds to the surface.
6. A Hundred Memories (September 13, JTBC)
Set in the 1980s, A Hundred Memories follows Go Young-rye (Kim Da-mi), a bus attendant working hard to support her family. Her bond with fellow worker Seo Jong-hee (Shin Ye-eun) is tested when their first love unexpectedly reappears.
7. Shin’s Project (September 15, tvN)
Han Suk-kyu plays Mr. Shin, a retired negotiator who now runs a local chicken restaurant. When conflicts arise in his community, he becomes the mediator, solving disputes while upholding justice with his calm yet firm demeanor.
8. To the Moon (September 19, MBC)
This lighthearted crypto comedy follows three confectionery company employees who dive into the world of digital currency. Lee Sun-bin, Ra Mi-ran, and Jo A-ram bring laughter, chaos, and heart to the story of ambition and friendship.
9. Walking on Thin Ice (September 20, KBS2)
Lee Young-ae stars as Eun-soo, a desperate housewife burdened with her husband’s medical bills. When she stumbles upon a bag of drugs, she gets entangled with Yi-kyeong (Kim Young-kwang), leading her into a dangerous web of crime.
10. No Mercy (September 24, Wavve)
Lee Joo-young plays Han So-min, an actress who infiltrates a phishing syndicate powered by deepfake technology. Driven by revenge for her parents’ death, she risks everything to dismantle the organization from within.
11. The First Lady (September 24, MBN)
Eugene takes the spotlight as Cha Soo-yeon, who dreams of being South Korea’s First Lady. But just 67 days before her husband’s presidential inauguration, he hands her divorce papers, sparking a storm of political and personal secrets.
12. The Murky Stream (September 26, Disney+)
Premiering at the Busan International Film Festival, The Murky Stream stars Rowoon as Jang Si-yool, a mysterious man with a hidden past. Alongside Shin Ye-eun as a sharp merchant and Park Seo-ham as a righteous official, this period drama explores corruption and survival in Joseon.
13. Ms Incognito (September 29, ENA)
Jeon Yeo-been portrays Kim Young-ran, a struggling bodyguard who gets the chance to change her life through a contract marriage with a wealthy chairman. With Jin Young as her co-star, the drama mixes romance, ambition, and fate.
Why September 2025 Is a Golden Month for K-Dramas ✨
With 13 brand-new shows across genres—romance, thriller, action, comedy, and historical drama—September 2025 is overflowing with fresh stories and unforgettable performances. Fans can look forward to binge-worthy weekends filled with variety and top-tier talent.
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