10 New Anticipated K-Dramas to Watch in September 2025

As autumn arrives, K-drama lovers are in for a packed month. With 13 new titles dropping—ranging from thrilling mysteries to heartfelt slice-of-life stories—your watchlist is about to get interesting. Here’s a friendly guide, ranked from boldest to most touching.

1. Queen Mantis (Sept 5 | Netflix, SBS TV, Viki, wavve)

Go Hyun Jung takes the lead in Queen Mantis, playing a woman whose dark past resurfaces when a new murder mirrors crimes she committed 20 years ago. Her son, now a police officer, is pulled into the case, creating a mix of crime mystery and complicated family ties.

2. My Youth (Sept 5 | JTBC, Viki)

Song Joong Ki makes his return in My Youth. He plays a former child actor who now wants a quiet life. Things change when he reunites with his first love, played by Chun Woo Hee, after years apart. It’s a story about nostalgia, second chances, and slow-burning emotions.

3. Confidence Queen (Sept 6 | Prime Video, TV Chosun)

Park Min Young transforms into a clever con artist in Confidence Queen. She teams up with two others, each with unique skills, to trick corrupt elites. Expect smart scams, teamwork, and a refreshing take on the heist genre.

4. Tempest (Sept 10 | JioHotstar)

Starring Jun Ji Hyun and Gang Dong Won, Tempest is a thriller set in the world of politics and espionage. A diplomat and a secret agent join forces to stop a deadly attack that threatens Korea. This one blends suspense with international intrigue.

5. You and Everything Else (Sept 12 | Netflix)

Kim Go Eun and Park Ji Hyun headline You and Everything Else, a story about childhood best friends whose bond breaks apart due to jealousy and life choices. When one is diagnosed with terminal cancer, the two must confront old wounds and rediscover what really matters.

6. A Hundred Memories (Sept 13 | JTBC, TVING)

Set in the 1980s, A Hundred Memories follows two female bus conductors balancing work, friendship, and changing times. When a man enters their lives, their worlds shift. With its retro backdrop, the drama captures everyday struggles with warmth and depth.

7. Shin’s Project (Sept 15 | tvN, TVING)

Han Suk Kyu stars as an ex-negotiator who now runs a chicken shop but still finds himself solving unusual cases. Shin’s Project mixes small-town charm with legal drama, as a rookie judge and delivery girl join him in his offbeat investigations.

8. To the Moon (Sept 19 | MBC)

To the Moon takes us into the world of office workers at a confectionery company. Three contract employees fight for stability and identity while crossing paths with a wealthy heir. The drama captures workplace struggles many viewers can relate to.

9. Walking on Thin Ice (Sept 20 | KBS2, wavve)

In Walking on Thin Ice, a housewife turns to the drug trade to pay her family’s medical bills. She later teams up with her daughter’s art teacher, who secretly works as a dealer. Together, they navigate a dangerous world filled with risks and moral choices.

10. No Mercy (Sept 24 | Dramax, wavve)

Lee Joo Young stars in No Mercy, a revenge drama about a struggling actress who infiltrates a voice phishing gang. Using deepfake technology, she works from the inside to bring down the people responsible for her parents’ deaths. It’s a tense story of survival and justice.