13 Best New K-Dramas to Watch in September 2025 (Including Tempest with Jun Ji-hyun)
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1. Tempest
Genre: Spy / Political Thriller / Romance
Setting: Modern Korea (with international intrigue)
Plot: Diplomat Seo Mun-ju (Jun Ji-hyun), a former UN ambassador, and mysterious agent Baek San-ho (Gang Dong-won) join forces to uncover a deadly conspiracy that threatens the Korean Peninsula. (Wikipedia)
Why to watch: Big production budget, superb cast, a mix of espionage and romance, high stakes. (Wikipedia)
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2. Queen Mantis
Genre: Crime / Psychological Thriller
Setting: Contemporary Korea
Plot: Jung Yi-shin, aka “The Mantis,” a notorious serial killer who murdered five men decades ago, is pulled back into the public eye when a copycat crime emerges. Her estranged son, now a police officer, must reluctantly collaborate with her to solve the case. (South China Morning Post)
Why to watch: Strong female lead, complex family dynamics, dark tone. (South China Morning Post)
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3. My Youth
Genre: Romance / Melodrama
Setting: Present day, emotional reconnecting of old loves
Plot: After many years apart, ex-lovers cross paths again and have to deal with unresolved feelings and past regrets. Featuring Song Joong-ki and Chun Woo-hee. (Wikipedia)
Why to watch: Nostalgia, strong performances, heartfelt storytelling. (Wikipedia)
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4. Confidence Queen
Genre: Crime / Comedy / Con Artist Theme
Setting: Urban / Financial / Real Estate sectors in Korea
Plot: Three con artists team up to execute elaborate schemes targeting greedy, corrupt people in business and real estate. (Wikipedia)
Why to watch: It has a playful, clever tone; light relief among heavier dramas. (Wikipedia)
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5. You and Everything Else
Genre: Romance / Coming-of-Age / Drama
Setting: Spanning decades — childhood to adulthood, modern everyday life
Plot: The story of two women, Eun-jang and Sang-yeon, whose lives are deeply intertwined over 30 years. Themes of friendship, jealousy, love and personal growth. (Wikipedia)
Why to watch: Emotional resonance, good ensemble cast, character-driven. (Wikipedia)
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6. A Hundred Memories
Genre: Coming-of-Age / Romance
Setting: Korea in the 1980s
Plot: Follows Go Young-rye, a model bus hostess, and Seo Jong-hee, a newcomer; their budding romance and aspirations in a turbulent era. (Wikipedia)
Why to watch: Nostalgic atmosphere, period detail, character-focused storytelling. (Wikipedia)
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7. To the Moon
Genre: Romantic Comedy / Workplace / Slice of Life
Setting: Modern Korea, office environment, daily life struggles
Plot: Three women from modest backgrounds forge friendships and deal with social and personal challenges in the workplace. (Wikipedia)
Why to watch: Warm, empathetic; lighter tone; good for those who prefer comedic / feel-good dramas. (Wikipedia)
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8. First Lady
Genre: Political Drama / Thriller
Setting: Presidential politics in Korea, domestic life, high stakes power dynamics
Plot: The story around a newly elected president who, before inauguration, seeks divorce from his future first wife; secrets and political intrigue unfold in the lead-up to his taking office. (Wikipedia)
Why to watch: Tension, drama, power plays; fans of political intrigue will like it. (Wikipedia)
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9. Walking on Thin Ice
Genre: (From mentions in previews/OTT lineups) Likely Thriller / Suspense
Setting & Plot: Not fully detailed in sources yet; but included among must-see shows in September OTT roundups. (The Economic Times)
Why to watch: Because of its placement alongside other high-profile titles; seems to promise tension. (The Economic Times)
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10. No Mercy
Genre: (Miniseries?) Thriller / Revenge / Action likely
Setting & Plot: Again, previewed in lineup; details sparse but teased as part of the September slate. (The Economic Times)
Why to watch: Fans of fast-paced, high-stakes miniseries will likely enjoy it. (The Economic Times)
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11. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
Genre: Historical / Fantasy / Time Travel / Romance / Food
Setting: Joseon Dynasty + Modern elements (via time travel)
Plot: A chef from 2025 is transported to the Joseon era via a magical cookbook; ends up in the royal palace of King Yi-heon; lots of palace intrigue, romance, cooking. (Marie Claire)
Why to watch: Unique genre blend, visually rich, satisfying to viewers who like fantasy/historical mixes. (Marie Claire)
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12. Shin’s Project
Genre: Not fully clarified, perhaps experimental / Drama
Setting & Plot: Mentioned in OTT previews; likely something fresh in narrative or format. (The Economic Times)
Why to watch: Because of its novelty; may offer something different from more standard fare. (The Economic Times)
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13. (Tie / Fill-in) Extra Slate Mentioned Shows
If you want to round out to 13, sources also mention Walking on Thin Ice, No Mercy, Shin’s Project. Sometimes lists include repeats or variant local-releases. The idea is these, plus the ones detailed above, make up the “13 best new” shows to check in September. (South China Morning Post)
Final Thoughts
September 2025 promises a rich variety for K-drama fans:
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If you like thrillers / spy dramas, Tempest, Queen Mantis, First Lady are your go-tos.
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For romance and nostalgia, My Youth, You and Everything Else, A Hundred Memories deliver.
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If you want something lighter or genre-mix, try Bon Appétit, Your Majesty or Confidence Queen.
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