Get ready for an exhilarating September as we explore the hottest new Korean dramas coming your way! From heartwarming romances to intense thrillers, these new Korean dramas to watch in September 2023 will surely leave you hooked. Update your Korean drama watch list and prepare for a month filled with unforgettable stories and captivating characters.
Highly Anticipated New Korean Dramas in September 2023
1. “A Time Called You” (너의 시간 속으로)
- Release Date: September 8
- Airs On: Friday
- Episodes: 12
- Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Drama
- Cast: Jeon Yeo Been, Ahn Hyo Seop, Kang Hoon
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Synopsis: Get ready for an enthralling Kdrama adaptation of the 2019 Taiwanese rom-com, “Someday or One Day.” Han Jun Hee mourns her late boyfriend, Ko Yeun Jun. One day, she magically travels back to 1998 and becomes a high school student. To her surprise, Jun Hee encounters Nam Si Heon, the popular schoolboy who resembles her lost love. A captivating twist awaits in this emotionally charged story.
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2. “Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun” (아라문의 검)
- Release Date: September 9
- Airs On: Saturday, Sunday
- Episodes: 12
- Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Political, Romance
- Cast: Lee Joon Gi, Shin Se Kyung, Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ok Bin, Shin Sae Kyeong
- Where to watch: tvN, Disney+
- Synopsis: After Ta Gon’s ascension to the throne in Arthdal, eight years have elapsed. Now, Eun Seom, the leader of the East, prepares his Ago Union for an inevitable battle. Will Eun Seom’s vision of ruling Arthdal become a reality?
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3. “The Day” (유괴의 날)
- Release Date: September 13
- Airs On: Wednesday, Thursday
- Episodes: 12
- Genre: Black comedy, Thriller, Mystery, Drama
- Cast: Yoon Kye Sang, Park Sung Hoon, Yu Na
- Where to watch: ENA, Amazon Prime Video
- Synopsis: Based on the bestselling novel by Jung Hae Yeon, this gripping Kdrama unfolds. Desperate to save his sick daughter, Kim Myung Joon kidnaps Choi Ro Hee, a wealthy girl. Tragically, an accidental injury causes her to lose her memory. Myung Joon takes her in, and they find solace together. But as Ro Hee uncovers the truth, she grapples with the shattering revelation that Myung Joon is not her biological father.
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4. “Han River Police” (한강)
- Release Date: September 13
- Airs On: Wednesday
- Episodes: 6
- Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Comedy
- Cast: Lee Sang Yi, Bae Da Bin, Kwon Sang Woo, Kim Hee Won, Shin Hyun Seung, Sung Dong Il
- Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu
- Synopsis: In the heart of Seoul, two officers patrol the Han River. From terrorism to everyday accidents, they face thrilling emergencies. Action, humor, and offbeat crime-solving make this a classic buddy cop adventure.
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5. “7 Escape” / “The Escape of the Seven” (7인의 탈출)
- Release Date: September 15
- Airs On: Friday, Saturday
- Episodes: 17
- Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama
- Cast: Uhm Ki Joon, Hwang Jung Eum, Lee Joon, Lee Yoo Bi, Shin Eun Kyung, Yoon Jong H oon, Jo Yoon H ee, Jo Jae Yoon, Lee Deok Hwa
- Where to watch: SBS, Viu
- Synopsis: A group of influential figures are connected to a high-profile missing girl case. Fueled by secrets and desires, they’ll risk everything to uncover the truth and escape their inevitable fate.
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