Korean Dramas To Release In September 2023 (romance, action, fantasy...)

Korean Dramas To Release In September 2023 (romance, action, fantasy...)

1. A Time Called You (September 8, 2023) | On Netflix

A Time Called You is a Netflix Korean original fantasy love series set to premiere on September 8, 2023. It follows Han Jun-Hee is thrown back in time after the terrible death of her partner, arriving in 1998. Embodied as Kwon Min-Joo, she goes on a quest of self-discovery, meeting a guy who resembles her long-lost love.

2. Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun (September 9, 2023) | Disney+, tvN

Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun is a Korean original fantasy series set to premiere on September 9, 2023. It is sequel returns to the screen with a renewed focus on the power dynamics between kingdoms. Set years after the events of the initial series, the spotlight shifts to the power struggle between the Arthdal Kingdom, led by Ta-gon, and the Ago Union, under the command of Eun-seom.

3. Han River Police (September 13, 2023) | Disney+, Hulu

Han River Police is a Korean action thriller mystery series set to premiere on September 13, 2023. It is stuck together on patrol of Seoul’s Han River, the two officers are faced with emergency situations ranging from terrorism to everyday accidents and other incidents requiring emergency assistance, a premise that suggests all of the action, humor, and offbeat crime-solving of the classic buddy cop genre.

4. The Day (September 13, 2023) | ENA

The Day of the Kidnapping (The Day) is a Korean comedy thriller mystery series set to premiere on September 13, 2023. It follows the story of Kim Myung Joon, a poor man with a warm heart. He desperately needs money to pay for his sick daughter's operation. His ex-wife suggests he kidnap a child with rich parents. Kim Myung Joon is desperate enough to accept her idea.

5. 7 Escape: War for Survival (September 15, 2023) | SBS

7 Escape: War for Survival is a thriller mystery Korean series set to premiere on September 15, 2023 on SBS. It follows the story of a drama production company CEO, an ex-gangster, a wannabe idol, an OB-GYN doctor, an entertainment CEO, and a school art teacher have in common. These 7 individuals were all involved in the heated case of a missing girl. As they attempt to escape their fate and pursue the truth, they find themselves embroiled in secrets, lies, and desires in this retribution tale.

6. Bump Up Business (September 15, 2023) | SBS

Bump Up Business is a musical romantic Korean series set to premiere on 15 September 2023. It follows the story of Eden, who is about to debut in a boyband and encounters Ji Hoon, an over-the-hill celebrity from the same agency as his. Not long after seeing Ji Hoon and determining that he would become a more popular star than Ji Hoon, Eden is told that he can make his debut only by doing a “business gay performance (BGP)” as a team with Ji Hoon.

7. Hyo Shim's Independent Life (September 16, 2023) | KBS2 & Netflix

Hyo Shim's Independent Life is a Korean family drama series set to premiere on 16 September 2023. It follows the story of a warmhearted Lee Hyo Shim who finally decides to get away from her leech-like family and pursue her own happiness away from them.

8. Song of the Bandits (September 22, 2023) | Netflix

Song of the Bandits is a Korean action drama series set to premiere on 22 September 2023. It follows the story of the people who have been deprived of their livelihoods blowing a refreshing shot for their family and colleagues, set in the 1920s during the Japanese colonial period.

9. Twinkling Watermelon (September 25, 2023) | tvN & Viki

Twinkling Watermelon is a Korean fantasy youth drama series set to premiere on 25 September 2023. It follows the story of a child of deaf adult student Eun Gyeol who has hearing-impaired parents, but he has a gift for music. He is a model student by day and plays the guitar in a band at night. One day, he visits a mysterious musical instruments store and travels to a strange place. There, Eun Gyeol meets Yi Chan, Se Kyung, and Cheong A. They formed a band called "Watermelon Suga"r. Meanwhile, Yi Chan has a crush on Se Kyung, who is known as the "Cello Goddess" of Seowon Arts High School, and tries to win her heart.

10. The Worst Evil (September 27, 2023) | Disney+, Hulu

The Worst Evil is a Korean action thriller drama series set to premiere on 27 September 2023. It follows the story of a former DJ who starts selling a new powerful drug nicknamed "Gangnam Crystal" in city nightclubs after mastering a gangster organization. Since the police know little about the origin of such drugs, in order to crack down on this rampant drug trafficking organization, rural police officer Park Jun Mu is assigned to sneak into the organization, only to discover that his wife, Yoo Eui Jung, also a detective, has volunteered to participate in this dangerous mission and seems to have an unspeakable past with the heinous underground drug king.