11 Thrilling NEW Korean Dramas in September 2023

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6. “CEO-dol Mart” (사장돌 마트)

Release Date: September 15
Airs On: Friday
Episodes: 10
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Lee Shin Young, Xiumin, Hyung Won, Choi Jung Woon, Choi Won Myung, Lee Sae On
Where to watch: TVING, Viu
Synopsis: Follow the journey of the idol group Thunder Boys, who disbanded after a tragic accident. After five years, they discover an unexpected truth – they are supermarket owners! Will they reunite and face their new challenge? Find out in this captivating drama!
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7. “Live Your Own Life” / “Hyo Shim’s Independent Life” (효심이네 각자도생)

Release Date: September 16
Airs On: Saturday, Sunday
Episodes: 50
Genre: Family, Melodrama
Cast: UEE, Ha Joon, Kim Do Yeon
Where to watch: KBS2,
Synopsis: Tired of her family’s demands, Lee Hyo Shim decides to break free and live on her own. Little did she know that this bold move would lead her to cross paths with Kang Tae Ho, a charismatic chaebol executive. A fiery romance ignites amid their differences, but will love overcome their challenges?
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8. “Unpredictable Family” / “Bumpy Family” (우당탕탕 패밀리)

Release Date: September 18
Airs On: Monday – Thursday
Episodes: 120
Genre: Family
Cast: Nam Sang Ji, Lee Do Hyeon, Kang De Bin, Lee Hyona, Lee Jong Won
Where to watch: KBS2
Synopsis: In a remarkable twist of fate, a couple divorced for 30 years finds themselves reunited as in-laws. Can they conquer their deep-seated enmity and heal their shattered hearts?
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9. “Song of the Bandits” (도적: 칼의 소리)

Release Date: September 22
Airs On: Saturday
Episodes: 9
Genre: Action, Thriller, Historical, Drama
Cast: Kim Nam Gil, Yoo Jae Myung, Seohyun, Lee Hyun Wook, Lee HoJung
Where to watch: Netflix
Synopsis: During the 1920s, under Japanese colonial rule, the people of Gando lost their livelihoods. In a twist of fate, a group of fierce bandits, led by the skilled Lee Yoon, joined forces with the Korean Independence Army and Joseon migrants. Together, they vowed to fight for their precious homeland and loved ones. Igniting a war against the Japanese troops, this courageous alliance risked everything to reclaim their freedom.
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10. “Twinkling Watermelon” (반짝이는 워터멜론)

Release Date: September 25
Airs On: Monday, Tuesday
Episodes: 16
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Coming-of-age, Time travel,
Cast: Ryeoun, Choi Hyun Wook, Seol In Ah, Shin Eun Soo
Where to watch: tvN, Viki
Synopsis: In this thrilling tale, a high school student lives a dual existence as a model student by day and a band member by night. When he’s mysteriously transported to the past, he encounters his 18-year-old father. Together, they embark on a wild journey, forming a band named Watermelon Sugar with a motley crew of peculiar young souls. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure filled with music, mystery, and unexpected connections from past to present.
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11.“The Worst of Evil” (최악의 악)

Release Date: September 27
Airs On: Wednesday
Episode: 12
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action, Noir, Drama
Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Wi Ha Joon, Lim Se Mi
Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu
Synopsis: Meet the power couple of law enforcement partners on the job and in life. Together, they delve into the dangerous underbelly of crime, determined to take down a notorious gang leader, Jung Ki Cheol. This sinister mastermind presides over a vast criminal empire specializing in the illicit drug trade that spans South Korea, China, and Japan. Can they overcome the odds and bring down this criminal empire?
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