Maybe you’ve been waiting for your favorite actor’s comeback. Or maybe you’re just on the hunt for something new to watch. No matter what reason you have for your K-drama search, you can take a pick among the new set of Korean dramas this season (though we did notice there’s an influx of legal dramas this cycle). Here are the K-dramas you need to keep an eye on and where you can watch them starting September 2022.
Little Women
Cast: Kim Go-eun (Goblin, Yumi’s Cells), Nam Ji-hyun(Suspicious Partner, 100 Days My Prince), Park Ji-hu (All of Us Are Dead), Wi Ha-joon (Squid Game, Bad and Crazy)
Release date: 3 September 2022
Network/Platform: tvN, Netflix
Three sisters In-joo, In-kyung, and In-hye have been struggling to live through each day, but they remain close with one another. However, life takes a strange turn when they suddenly find themselves in the middle of a case of 70 billion won going missing and up against the richest and most influential family in the country. This K-drama is loosely based on the 1868 novel of the same name by American novelist Louisa May Alcott.
Love in Contract
Cast: Park Min-young (What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Her Private Life), Go Kyung-pyo (Reply 1988, Seoul Vibe), Kim Jae-young (Hello Monster, 100 Days My Prince)
Release date: 21 September 2022
Network/Platform: tvN
The charming Park Min-young makes her comeback in a romantic comedy filled with timeless tropes (fake dating/marriage at the forefront!) that are sure to deliver lots of kilig *and* hilarious scenes. The actress plays Choi Sang-eun, an experienced “single life helper” who uses her perfect looks and charming personality to play the spouse of single people in need of a partner for any event. She has a long-time client in Jung Ji-ho, who is her husband every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. But things get a little complicated when she gets hired as the wife of chaebol heir and hallyu star Kang Hae-jin every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Golden Spoon
Cast: Yook Sung-jae (Goblin, Who Are You: School 2015), Jung Chae-yeon (The King’s Affection), Lee Da-bin or Yeonwoo (Dali and Cocky Prince), Lee Jong-won (The Spies Who Loved Me.)
Release date: 23 September 2022
Network/Platform: MBC, Disney+
This drama is full of idol-actors and a lot of fresh faces, but this also marks Yook Sung-jae’s comeback to dramaland after finishing enlistment! As opposed to his wealthy chaebol heir character in Goblin, this time, he plays Lee Seung-cheon, who was born in a poor family but is given a chance to change his fate after an old woman offers him a golden spoon.
Once Upon a Small Town
Cast: Joy or Park Soo-young (The Liar and His Lover, The One and Only), Choo Young-woo (Police University, School 2021), Baek Seong-cheol (Inspector Koo)
Release date: 5 September 2022
Network/Platform: KakaoTV, Netflix
After getting a seemingly serious call, Han Ji-yul is forced to move to the small village where his grandfather lives and manage the animal clinic. There, he meets police officer An Ja-young and farmer Lee Sang-hyeon, the former wanting to stay in the village and the latter seeking freedom.
Law Cafe
Cast: Lee Seung-gi (Mouse, Gu Family Book), Lee Se-young (The Red Sleeve, The Crowned Clown)
Release date: 5 September 2022
Network/Platform: KBS2, Viu
Also known as the “Love According to Law”, this drama follows the love story of former prosecutor Kim Jeong-ho, who has been living off his building’s rental since he quit, and lawyer Kim Yu-ri, who opens up “Law Cafe” in Jeong-ho’s building where she offers both a cup of coffee or legal advice. The two lead actors previously worked together on the drama A Korean Odyssey.
One-Dollar Lawyer
Cast: Namkoong Min (Beautiful Gong Shim, The Veil), Kim Ji-eun (Again My Life, The Veil), Choi Dae-hoon (Extraordinary Attorney Woo), Lee Deok-hwa (The Red Sleeve, Suspicious Partner), Park Jin-woo (Military Prosecutor Doberman, The Veil)
Release date: 23 September 2022
Network/Platform: SBS
Ever wondered what would happen if legal fees aren’t as outrageously expensive as they are right now? That’s what this drama explores! Talented lawyer Chun Ji-hoon has the best skills in the industry, but he only charges his clients with a one-thousand won bill (that’s about 45 pesos!). This drama also reunites several actors from the 2022 drama The Veil.
May It Please the Court
Cast: Jung Ryeo-won (Wok of Love, Which Star Are You From?), Lee Kyu-hyung (Prison Playbook, Seoul Vibe)
Release date: 21 September 2022
Network/Platform: Disney+
After working hard for a promotion, ace attorney No Chak-hee encounters a problem with one of her cases, forcing her to work as a public defender instead. She meets fellow public defender Jwi Shi-baek, but unfortunately, they end up fighting like cats and gods. That is, until they get involved in a serial murder case.
Blind
Cast: Ok Taec-yeon (Vincenzo , Save Me), Ha Seok-jin (Radiant Office ), Jeong Eun-ji (Reply 1997, Cheer Up!)
Release date: 16 September 2022
Network/Platform: tvN
Detective Ryu Sung-joon, along with his older brother and judge Ryu Sung-hoon and social worker Jo Eun-ki, encounters a serial murder case targeting jury members. The three work together to uncover the truth behind the case.
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