September 2026 K-drama lineup: The Scandal, Made in Korea Season 2, and more for your watchlist

K-drama fans must be excited as September is the month of some of the best and most anticipated titles. From Hyun-bin returning back to our screens as Baek Ki-tae, to Ahn Eun-jin all set for a new drama alongside Seo Kang-joon, fans will have a lot to enjoy.

Among the releases drawing attention are Scandal and Made in Korea Season 2, both of which add something different to the month's packed schedule. While some will focus on intense conflicts and complicated relationships, other Korean dramas will bring stories packed with fun and emotional moments.

With streaming platforms and television networks preparing to roll out these new shows throughout the month, choosing what to watch first may not be easy. So, you can look at the K-dramas arriving in September 2026 as they all deserve a place on your watchlist!

A look into the must-watch K-dramas of Sepetember 2026

K-dramas hold a special place in fans' hearts, and so do their stories. While some entertain us with the most humorous scenes, others leave viewers reaching for tissues as they watch. And then there are those that make it really hard for fans to wait for the next chapter.

As mentioned before, September is packed with several good titles, so here's a look at them:

1) A Love Other Than Yours

A Love Other Than Yours K-drama (Image via X/@KBS_drama)

Premiere: September 12, 2026

Plot: The story will follow a couple who have been passionately in love for a decade. But now that they're moving forward in their lives, growing professionally, and crossing paths with new people, they start to face problems. Will they marry or end their relationship? Now that's the biggest issue the K-drama will solve.

Cast: Seo Kang-joon (Namgung Ho / Namgoong Ho), Ahn Eun-jin (Lee Mi-do), with supporting cast including Lee Joo-ahn and Jo Ah-ram.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video.

2) The Scandal

Premiere: September 18, 2026

Plot: The story in this drama is set in the Joseon era and follows Lady Cho. She is a clever noblewoman who feels frustrated by the restrictions placed on women. She challenges the famous playboy Cho Won to a risky seduction game.

His target is Hui-yeon, a young widow who has decided to remain faithful to her late husband. However, what begins as a planned game soon becomes much more complicated when unexpected feelings and consequences enter the picture.

Cast: Son Ye-jin (Lady Cho / Madam Jo), Ji Chang-wook (Cho Won / Jo-won), Nana (Hui-yeon / An Hui-yeon / Hee-yeon), with Han Sun-hwa, Chani (Kang Chan-hee), and others.

Where to watch: Netflix.

3) Four Hands, Two Sonatas

Four Hands, Two Sonatas (Image via X/@CJnDrama)

Premiere: August 29, 2026

Plot: Four Hands, Two Sonatas has already premiered, but the K-drama will continue in September and is a must-watch. The story is about perfectionist piano prodigy Kang Bi-o and his gifted rival Choi Jeong-yo. The events will take place at Korea Arts High School where it's not just about rivalry but also other feelings.

Cast: Song Kang as Kang Bi-o, Lee Jun-young as Choi Jeong-yo, Jang Gyu-ri as Hong Jae-in and others.

Where to watch: Netflix.

4) The Ordinary Jackpot

Premiere: September 10, 2026

Plot: The story follows Gong Eun-tae, a tired sales team leader who feels stuck in the same boring office routine every day. His life unexpectedly changes when he wins 1.3 billion won in the lottery.

However, the money is not enough for him to completely quit his job and start a totally different life, so he continues working. Instead, having financial security changes the way he looks at his job, relationships, and the everyday problems that once bothered him. It is an office comedy and slice-of-life drama.

Cast: Lee Jun-hyuk (Gong Eun-tae), Seo Hyun-woo, and others.

Where to watch: TVING

5) Made in Korea 2

Premiere: September 9, 2026

Plot: The story in this K-drama will take place after nine years of Season 1. Baek Gi-tae has become a powerful KCIA deputy director while secretly building a criminal empire with links to Japan’s underworld.

On the other side, prosecutor Jang Geon-young also returns and remains determined to get revenge on Gi-tae. Season 2 will turn the family conflicts into bigger issues as Gi-tae's younger brother will also get involved.

Cast: Hyun Bin (Baek Gi-tae / Ki-tae), Jung Woo-sung (Jang Geon-young / Gun-young), Woo Do-hwan (younger brother), with returning cast including Seo Eun-soo and others.

Where to watch: Disney+