September 2024 marks the beginning of an exciting season for K-drama lovers as a fresh wave of series premieres, offering a mix of genres and intriguing storylines. From supernatural courtrooms to heartwarming family dynamics, this month’s releases promise something for everyone.
With such a diverse lineup, this month is set to be a banner month for Korean drama enthusiasts worldwide.
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Seoul Busters (Kim Dong-Wook)
- Release date: September 11, 2024
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- Network: Disney+
- Cast: Kim Dong-Wook
- Where to watch: Disney+
First on the list, we have a Disney+ original Korean drama ‘Seoul Busters’ that combines crime and comedy in an engaging storyline.
The drama stars Kim Dong-Wook as Dongbang Yoo-Bin, a brilliant and athletic man who returns to South Korea after rejecting a permanent professorship at an overseas university. He volunteers to head the notoriously underperforming Violent Crimes Unit 2 at Songwon Police Station, determined to turn the team into one of the country’s best.
With a diverse cast of characters, including a former national shooting team member and a veteran boxer-turned-detective, ‘Seoul Busters’ offers an entertaining journey as this unconventional team strives to prove themselves.
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The Judge from Hell (Park Shin-Hye, Kim Jae-Young)
- Release date: September 21, 2024
- Runtime: Friday & Saturday, 22:00
- Network: SBS
- Cast: Park Shin-Hye, Kim Jae-Young
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‘The Judge from Hell’ is an SBS fantasy drama that presents a gripping narrative of good versus evil set in the criminal justice system.
The story revolves around Kang Bit-Na (Park Shin-Hye), a demon from hell sent on a mission to the human world. She takes over the body of a cold, ruthless judge and is determined to harshly punish wrongdoers by condemning them to hell. Alongside her is Han Da-On (Kim Jae-Young), a compassionate detective who empathizes with victims and conceals his emotional scars. Together, they navigate a world where justice is anything but straightforward, exploring the coexistence of light and darkness.
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Dear Hyeri (Shin Hye-Sun, Lee Jin-Wook)
- Release date: September 23, 2024
- Runtime: Monday & Tuesday, 22:00
- Network: ENA
- Cast: Shin Hye-Sun, Lee Jin-Wook
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‘Dear Hyeri’ is a captivating romantic drama by ENA. The story is about a talented announcer named Joo Eun-Ho, played by Shin Hye-Sun. She develops Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) after her younger sibling goes missing and her long-term relationship ends in heartbreak. While she struggles with her mental health, her ex-boyfriend Jung Hyun-Oh (Lee Jin-Wook), tries to repair their relationship while dealing with her complex condition.
This 12-episode drama beautifully delves into themes of loss, healing, and the enduring strength of love.
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Dog Knows Everything (Lee Soon-Jae)
- Release date: September 25, 2024
- Runtime: Wednesday & Thursday, 21:50
- Network: KBS2
- Cast: Lee Soon-Jae
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KBS2’s ‘Dog Knows Everything’ is a unique sitcom that combines comedy with mystery. It revolves around a group of senior citizens and a former police dog named Sophie.
The series follows veteran actor Lee Soon-Jae, who moves to Geoje Island after an unexpected incident during filming. While dealing with personal loss, he forms an unusual bond with Sophie, a mysterious dog with whom he can communicate—he can understand her barks. Through their interactions, Lee Soon-Jae undergoes significant emotional growth.
The show explores themes of healing and aging, using the humorous yet heartfelt relationship between man and dog to uncover deeper truths.
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What Comes After Love (Lee Se-Young, Sakaguchi Kentaro, Hong Jong-Hyun)
- Release date: September 27, 2024
- Runtime: Friday, 20:00
- Network: Coupang Play
- Cast: Lee Se-Young, Sakaguchi Kentaro, Hong Jong-Hyun
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The Coupang Play melodrama ‘What Comes After Love’ delves into a cross-cultural romance that defies the constraints of time and distance.
The story is based on a popular novel by Korean author Gong Ji-Young and Japanese author Hitonari Tsuji. It focuses on the intense relationship between a Korean woman named Hong, played by Lee Se-Young, and a Japanese man named Jung, portrayed by Sakaguchi Kentaro. They meet while studying in Japan, but their love story takes a painful turn when they part ways. Five years later, fate reunites them in Korea, where lingering emotions and complex circumstances, including Hong’s engagement with another man, Min-Joon (Hong Jong-Hyun), rekindle their connection.
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Iron Family (Kim Jung-Hyun, Keum Sae-Rok)
- Release date: September 28, 2024
- Runtime: Saturday & Sunday, 19:55
- Network: KBS2
- Cast: Kim Jung-Hyun, Keum Sae-Rok
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Last but not least, ‘Iron Family’ is a black comedy airing on KBS2, focusing on a family that has operated a laundry business for three generations. The family faces a sudden financial crisis. This forces them to deal with their money problems, long-standing family issues, and expectations. At the heart of the narrative is Seo Kang-Joo (Kim Jung-Hyun), who reunites with Lee Da-Rim (Keum Sae-Rok) after an eight-year separation.
As the family grapples with modern challenges, the drama uses humor to delve into the complexities of family dynamics and tradition.
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