Highlights
This September, the K-drama scene is definitely going to captivate the audience’s attention with its lineups of drama, ranging from crime thrillers to heart touching romantic stories. As the cool breeze of the autumn season sets in, it is time to change as do the genres and storylines of K-dramas. Here is a sneak look at what you should expect from the releases of this month, from underdog police squads to supernatural judges.
1. Seoul Busters
Release date: September 11, 2024
Genre: Comedic Crime
Starring: Actor Kim Dong Wook and actor Park Ji Hwan
Streaming Platform: Disney+
Plot Summary: This story is about the most unsuccessful police squad in South Korea; because of their ‘no good’ arrest record, thieves do not bother with them. When the head of the ‘hotshot’ Violent Crime Team comes in, this police changes its fate. The concept is crime and comedy, these detectives solve cases with intelligence and humor.
2. Judge from Hell
Release Date: September 21, 2024
Genre: Romance, Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Cast: Park Shin Hye, Kim Jaeyoung
Streaming Platform: Disney+
Plot Summary: In this drama, there is Kang Bitna, a cruel female judge who, of course, has been granted the right to sentence criminals to hell. As a warm detective, it is paired with Han Doan, which makes it a fire and ice combination. Together, they have to roam in the world of crimes and punishments and blend love and fairy tales along with the punishment of the sins and protection of the pure souls.
3. To My Haeri
Release Date: September 23, 2024
Genre: Romance, Psychological Thriller
Cast: Shin Haesun, Lee Jin Uk
Streaming Platform: ENA, Genie TV
Plot Summary: Joo Eun Ho is an experienced announcer who is still disturbed due to a lack of professional acknowledgement. Her double life is represented by her second persona, Joo Hye Ri, depicting the battles she has with herself. Her former lover, Jung Hyeon O, is now a renowned announcer but conceals his own inner turmoil. This psychological thriller traces their complicated relationship and how insidious it can be behind apparently successful lives.
4. After Love
Streaming Date: September 27, 2024
Genre: Romance, Melodrama
Cast: Lee Seyoung, Kentaro Sakaguchi
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime
Plot Summary: The sad love story between a Korean student, Choi Hong, and a Japanese local, Aoki Jungo, unfolds. Life separated them from each other, but they meet again after five years in Korea, and the question now is, will their flame burn more or is it really the end of this love story?
The September 2024 K-drama has an eclectic mix wherein each show brings in its special something. Be it the thrilling, crime comedy Seoul Busters or the supernatural courtroom drama The Judge from Hell, or even the tender love story in What Comes After Love, this month holds a gift for every K-drama enthusiast. With leaves falling, now is the perfect time to snuggle up and treat oneself to these new releases.
