A wise philosopher once said: "Time flies when you're...watching K-dramas," LOL. It's always worth the puyat when a series is just so good, 'no? We know you're still finishing some Korean shows from last month (or maybe re-watching your faves), but we are here *again* to introduce a new lineup! Get ready for a thrilling and kilig-inducing September with these must-watch K-dramas on Netflix, Viu, and iQIYI.
September 2021 K-Dramas
1. Squid Game
The cast: Park Hae Soo, Lee Jung Jae
Where you can watch it: Netflix
The plot, according to Netflix: "Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits—with deadly high stakes."
2. High Class
The cast: Cho Jo Yeong, Kim Ji Soo
Where you can watch it: Viu, iQIYI
The plot, according to Viu: "A mystery suspense drama about the dangerous lies and hypocrisies hidden behind the perfect lives of the women who live in the top 0.1 percent of society."
3. Yumi's Cells
The cast: Kim Go Eun, Ahn Bo Hyun, GOT7's Jinyoung
Where you can watch it: iQIYI
The plot, according to iQIYI: "Yumi is an ordinary office worker whose love cells are in a state of coma after her relationship failed. The series will trace her growth and change as her brain cells wake up the love cells."
4. One The Woman
The cast: Lee Sang Yoon, Honey Lee
Where you can watch it: Viu
The plot, according to Viu: "A corrupted female prosecutor gets into a car accident which causes her to lose her memories. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the shoes of a conservative housewife and daughter-in-law of a powerful chaebol family."
5. Lost
The cast: Ryu Jun Yeol, Jeon Do Yeon
Where you can watch it: iQIYI
The plot, according to iQIYI: "The series is a heartfelt drama that tells the story of how two lost souls connect despite their 13-year age gap and heal each other to rise from the darkest bottom of their lives."
6. The Veil
The cast: Namgoong Min, Park Ha Sun
Where you can watch it: Viu
The plot, according to Viu: "A story about a top National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent. In his endeavor to uncover the internal traitor that brought him to his downfall, he confronts a much bigger enemy behind the organization."
7. Hometown
The cast: Yoo Jae Myung, Han Ye Ri, Uhm Tae Goo
Where you can watch it: Viu, iQIYI
The plot, according to iQIYI: "Set in the year 1999, the drama centers around a police detective who investigates a strange murder case in a small local town, and a lady who has to find her missing niece. The two people get involved in an incident, confront a terrorist, and dig into the secret of an unidentified recording tape."
8. Dali And The Cocky Prince
The cast: Park Gyu Young, Kim Min Jae
Where you can watch it: Viu
The plot, according to Viu: "About the unexpected romance that occurs as Jin Moo Hak tries to steal an art museum from Kim Dal Ri."
Bonus: Street Woman Fighter (Korean variety show)
The host: Kang Daniel
Where you can watch it: Viu
The show's description, according to Viu: "The fierce women armed with stunning street dance take over the stage this summer. The unceasing battles between the real dancers will make you hold your breath. They boast their unique dance styles, skilled performance, and highly competitive spirit. Eight dance crews get together on the fight stage and compete in the battles. In the fight zone, which crew will be the final winner to take the championship?"
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