New Korean films and K-dramas to watch this September

With over 13 new K-dramas slated to debut, September is a busy month. From gritty thrillers to good old small-town romance, the lineup of shows ready to drop has something for everyone. One of the biggest hits of the year, Extraordinary lawyer-woo Also very likeable Alchemy of Souls Both ended in late August, and here’s hoping one of these many shows fills the void. Here are our top picks from shows releasing this month.

little women

The most awaited show of the month. While little womenBased on the much-loved novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, the trailer hints at a thriller set in modern South Korea. Kim Go-eun, Nam Ji-hyun, Park Ji-hu join the show’s exciting ensemble cast and playful sisters, who will face off against a rich family worth more than 70 billion that is missing out.

Premieres September 3 on Netflix

Narco Saints

The six-episode show, reportedly partially based on true events, follows a businessman caught up in a secret government operation in South America to capture a Korean drug lord. Starring Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Jung-min, and Netflix favorite Park Hae-soo, this web series offers plenty of thrills and mind games.

Premieres September 9 on Netflix

Once upon a small town

If you missed the lovely vibes hometown cha-cha-cha’, Once a small town It certainly sounds promising from its initial teasers. The show follows a city-dwelling veterinarian, played by Choo Young-woo, who reluctantly relocates to the beautiful countryside, where he meets local policewoman Park Soo-young and the other residents.

Premieres September 5 on Netflix

Love in contract

After a bit of disappointment’ Predicting love and weather‘Since the beginning of this year, expectations have been high for K-drama fan favorite Park Min-young’s next outing. Love in contract She plays a ‘contract marriage master’ and it will be interesting to see how the show takes on the much-loved contract relationship trope. Here, it comes with a love triangle, with Go Kyung-pyo and Kim Jae-young thrown into the mix.

Premieres on September 21 on Viki

‘Love in Contract’ Poster | Photo credit: Viki

Mental Coach Zegal

Joining the long list of K-dramas centered around sports, Mental Coach Zegal It traces the story of a former taekwondo team member played by Jung Woo who becomes a sports psychologist who helps the players. Part of the main cast is Lee Yu-mi, who rose to fame as Ji-yong or Player 240. Squid game last year

Premieres on September 12 on Viki

A still from ‘Mental Coach Jegal’ | Photo credit: Viki

The Law Cafe

Sparks fly when oddball lawyer Lee Se-young opens ‘La Cafe’ in a mansion owned by a former prosecutor played by Lee Seung-gi. Not only are they a typical landlord-tenant, but they share a history from when they were in high school. This rom-com promises a lot of healthy fun, banter and chemistry.

Premieres on September 5 in select territories on Viki

A still from ‘The Law Cafe’ Photo credit: Viki

May it please the court

Here’s another legal drama and an interesting one at that. Promising a good mix of drama and humor, the show stars two lawyers, Jung Ryo-won and Lee Kyu-hyung, who work on cases based on real-life crimes.

Premieres September 21 on Disney+

A still from ‘May It Please the Court’ | Photo credit: Disney+

Seasons of Blossom

Based on the widely popular webtoon, Seasons of Blossom A coming-of-age show that follows the lives of five high school students.

Premieres September 21 on Wavve

‘Seasons of Blossom’ Poster | Photo credit: Wavve