September 2025 is officially K-drama heaven! With 15 incredible releases spanning every genre imaginable, this month brings back beloved stars like Song Joong-ki, Park Min-young, Jun Ji-hyun, and many more. From historical epics to modern thrillers, romantic comedies to crime dramas – there’s something spectacular for every K-drama enthusiast!
Complete September 2025 K-Drama Release Calendar
| Date | Title | Platform | Episodes | Genre | Lead Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | Queen Mantis | Netflix, SBS | 8 | Thriller | Go Hyun-jung, Jang Dong-yoon |
| Sep 5 | My Youth | JTBC, Viki | 12 | Romance | Song Joong-ki, Chun Woo-hee |
| Sep 6 | Confidence Queen | Prime Video | 12 | Crime Comedy | Park Min-young, Park Hee-soon |
| Sep 10 | Tempest | Disney+ | 9 | Action Thriller | Jun Ji-hyun, Gang Dong-won |
| Sep 12 | You and Everything Else | Netflix | 15 | Drama | Kim Go-eun, Park Ji-hyun |
| Sep 13 | A Hundred Memories | JTBC, Viki | 12 | Period Romance | Kim Da-mi, Shin Ye-eun |
| Sep 15 | Shin’s Project | tvN, TVING | 12 | Comedy Drama | Han Suk-kyu, Bae Hyun-sung |
| Sep 19 | To the Moon | MBC | 12 | Workplace Comedy | Lee Sun-bin, Ra Mi-ran |
| Sep 20 | Walking on Thin Ice | KBS2 | 12 | Crime Drama | Lee Young-ae, Kim Young-kwang |
| Sep 23 | Crime Scene Zero | Netflix | 10 | Reality Show | Jang Jin, An Yu-jin (IVE) |
| Sep 24 | No Mercy | Dramax | 8 | Revenge Thriller | Lee Joo-young, Koo Jun-hoe |
| Sep 24 | First Lady | MBN | 12 | Political Drama | Eugene, Ji Hyun-woo |
| Sep 26 | The Murky Stream | Disney+ | 9 | Historical | Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun |
| Sep 26 | Mantis | Netflix | Film | Action | Im Si-wan, Park Gyu-young |
| Sep 29 | Ms. Incognito | ENA | 12 | Romance Comedy | Jeon Yeo-been, Jin-young |
Source: Pinkvilla Entertainment
Week-by-Week Breakdown
Week 1 (Sep 1-7): The Power Opening
Queen Mantis kicks off the month with Go Hyun-jung’s chilling performance as a mother with a murderous past whose techniques are being copied in new crimes. Her son, a police officer who loathes her, must seek her help – creating intense family dynamics.
My Youth delivers the month’s biggest romantic comeback with Song Joong-ki as Sun Woo-hae, a former child actor turned novelist reconnecting with first love Chun Woo-hee after 10 years of separation.
Confidence Queen transforms Park Min-young into a genius con artist (IQ 165!) leading a team against modern villains in this Korean adaptation of the Japanese hit “Confidence Man JP.”
Week 2 (Sep 8-14): International Intrigue & Emotional Depths
Tempest brings Jun Ji-hyun back as diplomat Seo Mun-ju alongside Gang Dong-won’s mysterious international agent, facing deadly attacks threatening the Korean Peninsula’s stability.
You and Everything Else features Kim Go-eun in a tear-jerking story about childhood friends whose bond is tested when one receives a terminal cancer diagnosis.
A Hundred Memories transports viewers to 1980s Korea, following female bus conductors Kim Da-mi and Shin Ye-eun navigating friendship and romance.
Week 3 (Sep 15-21): Comedy Meets Crime
Shin’s Project stars Han Suk-kyu as a former negotiator running a chicken shop who uses conversation skills to solve cases with rookie judge Bae Hyun-sung.
To the Moon explores workplace dynamics at Marone Confectionery through three contract workers (Lee Sun-bin, Ra Mi-ran, Jo Ah-ram) seeking permanent positions.
Walking on Thin Ice delivers high-stakes drama with Lee Young-ae as a housewife who discovers billions worth of drugs and partners with Kim Young-kwang’s art instructor/drug dealer.
Week 4 (Sep 22-30): Thrilling Conclusions
Crime Scene Zero brings the popular variety format to Netflix with celebrities including IVE’s An Yu-jin solving mysteries in this unscripted survival show.
No Mercy follows Lee Joo-young’s actress seeking revenge against voice phishing scammers using deepfake technology after her parents’ tragic deaths.
First Lady creates political tension as Eugene’s character faces divorce demands from her president-elect husband just 67 days before inauguration.
The Murky Stream concludes with Rowoon’s Joseon-era gangster, Shin Ye-eun’s merchant, and their fight against corruption along the polluted Gyeonggang River.
Mantis (film) extends the “Kill Boksoon” universe with Im Si-wan as top assassin facing betrayal and survival challenges.
Ms. Incognito wraps the month with Jeon Yeo-been’s bodyguard entering a contract marriage to protect herself and her dying chaebol employer.
Platform Strategy Guide
Netflix Powerhouse: 4 major releases including Queen Mantis and the Mantis film Disney+ Premium Content: International thrillers Tempest and The Murky Stream JTBC Romance Hub: My Youth and A Hundred Memories for romance lovers Variety Across Networks: MBC, KBS2, tvN offering diverse genres.
With 15 incredible releases spanning every genre imaginable, September 2025 promises to be the ultimate K-drama month! From Song Joong-ki’s romantic return to Jun Ji-hyun’s action-packed thriller, your watchlist just got seriously upgraded.
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Official Sources: Netflix Korea | Disney+ Asia | JTBC | Prime Video
