Six New K-Dramas to Stream This Week: From Royal Romance to Spy Thrillers
This week brings a diverse range of new Korean dramas to various OTT platforms, featuring stars like Jun Ji-hyun, Im Yoon-ah, and Kim Young-kwang. Here’s a guide to six fresh series to add to your watchlist:
1. Bon Appetit, Your Majesty – Netflix, TVING
The romantic-fantasy K-drama Bon Appetit, Your Majesty continues to gain popularity. Starring Girls’ Generation’s Im Yoon-ah, Lee Chae Min, Kang Han Na, and choi Gwi Hwa, the series is based on the web novel Yeonsankunui chefro Salanamki. The story follows a modern French chef who finds herself transported to the Joseon era, where she must use her culinary skills to survive in the royal palace and capture the heart of a feared king with a surprising love for gourmet food. Episodes 9 and 10 are scheduled for release on September 20 and September 21, respectively, on both TVING and Netflix.
2. Shin’s Project – tvN
A new black comedy, Shin’s Project, stars Han Suk Kyu, Bae Hyun Sung, and Lee Re. The drama centers on a former top negotiator who now quietly runs a fried chicken restaurant, secretly utilizing his negotiation skills to resolve local disputes and become a neighborhood hero while concealing a mysterious past. Episode 1 premiered on September 15, and Episode 2 aired on September 16 on tvN.
3. Tempest – Disney+ Hotstar
This gripping spy romance series, available on Disney+ hotstar, features Jun Ji-hyun, Kang Dong Won, and John Cho. Tempest follows a renowned UN ambassador and a secretive special agent as they collaborate to investigate an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate. The first episode generated critically important online buzz. Episodes 4 and 5 are set to release on September 17.
4.My Youth – Viki
Starring Song Joong Ki, Chun Woo Hee, Lee Joo Myung, and Seo Ji Hoon, My Youth is a romantic drama currently streaming on Viki. The story revolves around a former child star who now owns a flower shop and finds his peaceful life disrupted by the return of his enterprising ex-girlfriend, a talent manager. The series explores themes of second chances and healing. Episodes 5 and 6 will be released on September 19 on Viki.
5. Confidence Queen – Amazon Prime Video
Confidence Queen, a Korean remake of the Japanese drama The Confidence Man JP (2018), is a crime-comedy series streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Starring Park Min Young, Park hee Soon, and Joo Jong Hyuk, the show follows a trio of skilled con artists who target corrupt and powerful individuals. Expect twists and laughs as Episodes 5 and 6 become available on September 20 and September 21.
6.A Hundred Memories – Viki
This heartwarming youth romance drama, now streaming on Viki, transports viewers to the 1980s. A Hundred Memories stars Kim da Mi, Shin Ye Eun, and Heo Nam Jun and focuses on two young women working as bus hostesses, navigating friendship, ambition, and first love. Their bond is tested when they both fall for the same man, leading to emotional conflict and pivotal life decisions. Episodes 3 and 4 will be released on September 20 and September 21, respectively.
