September K-Drama Spotlight: 12 New Series Stirring Buzz on Netflix & Streams

Fall is blazing with excitement for K-drama fans this September. With premieres like My Youth featuring Song Joong-ki’s small-screen comeback, the chilling crime thriller Queen Mantis, and heartfelt tales of friendship, romance, and ambition, this month offers a season’s worth of emotional highs and gripping stories. From streaming giants like Netflix and Disney+ to network originals, these 12 diverse dramas promise something compelling for every mood. Let’s dive in!

My Youth

A former child star, now a novelist and florist, is thrust back into the past when his first love resurfaces, sending both on a journey of healing and second chances.

• Cast & Crew:
  
  • Song Joong-ki, Chun Woo-hee, Lee Joo-myung, Seo Ji-hoon
    
  • Directed by Lee Sang-yeop & Go Hye-jin | Written by Park Si-hyeon
    
• Release Date: September 5, 2025 (JTBC, Viki)
  

Queen Mantis

A convicted serial killer must team up with her estranged detective son to chase a copycat mimicking her crimes, blurring lines between justice and obsession.

• Cast & Crew:
  
  • Go Hyun-jung, Jang Dong-yoon
    
  • Directed by Byun Young-joo | Written by Lee Young-jong
    
• Release Date: September 5, 2025 (SBS TV, Netflix in selected regions)
  

Confidence Queen

Three expert con artists target corrupt elites in an audacious plan of justice, deception, and flair, where wit wins every game.

• Cast & Crew:
  
  • Park Min-young, Park Hee-soon, Joo Jong-hyuk
    
  • Director: Nam Ki-hoon | Writers: Hong Seung-hyun, Kim Da-hye
    
• Release Date: Starting early September (Prime Video)
  

Tempest

A political assassin and a diplomat cross paths amid ominous conspiracies, spurring a dangerous romance in this fast-paced thriller.

• Cast & Crew:
  
  • Jun Ji-hyun, Gang Dong-won, John Cho, ensemble cast
    
  • Director: Kim Hee-won | Writer: Jeong Seo-kyung
    
• Release Date: September 10, 2025 (Disney+, Hulu)
  

You and Everything Else

Two friends confront life’s final chapter together, finding solace, loyalty, and profound reflection in each other’s company.

• Cast:
  
  • Kim Go-eun, Park Ji-hyun, Kim Gun-woo
    
• Release Date: September 12, 2025 (Netflix)
  

A Hundred Memories

Set in the 1980s, this nostalgic tale follows bus attendants chasing first love, dreams, and the pursuit of life in its rawest form.

• Cast:
  
  • Kim Da-mi, Shin Ye-eun, Heo Nam-jun
    
• Release Date: September 13, 2025 (JTBC)
  

Shin’s Project

A former hostage negotiator now runs a chicken shop by day, but secretly resolves disputes with heart, wit, and revenge served crispy.

• Cast:
  
  • Han Suk-kyu, Bae Hyun-seong, Lee Re
    
• Release Date: September 15, 2025 (tvN)
  

Let’s Go to the Moon

Three working women discover resilience, and cryptocurrency, in their quest to escape corporate grind and pursue passion.

• Cast:
  
  • Lee Sun-bin, Ra Mi-ran, Jo A-ram
    
• Release Date: September 19, 2025 (MBC, Viki)
  

Walking on Thin Ice

A desperate wife’s discovery leads her down a dark path, turning to crime to save her husband, with consequences darker than she imagined.

• Cast:
  
  • Lee Young-ae, Kim Young-kwang, Han Ji-eul
    
• Release Date: September 20, 2025 (KBS2)
  

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Intimate Ripley

Power, betrayal, and family secrets collide in this long-form melodrama of rivalry, revenge, and cunning alliances.

• Cast:
  
  • Seo Ji-hye, Sol Jung-hwan
    
• Release Date: September 22, 2025 (KBS2, 100 episodes)
  

Ms. Incognito

A bodyguard in a fake marriage must protect her terminally ill chaebol husband, and live to see the contract out.

• Cast:
  
  • Jeon Yeo-been, Jinyoung, Jang Yoon-ju, others
    
• Release Date: September 29, 2025 (ENA)
  

Whether you’re craving romance, suspense, or emotional catharsis, September’s K-drama lineup is brimming with captivating content.