K-drama fans are in for a treat this September 2025 on tvN Asia, as fresh titles debut alongside popular ongoing series. With two express dramas airing within 24 hours of Korea, plus food reality and hit reruns, there’s plenty to tune in to.
New express dramas
‘A Hundred Memories’ – Sept. 14
Catch the debut of “A Hundred Memories” tonight at 9:15 p.m. (Manila time). Set in the 1980s, the drama follows two bus attendants and their story of friendship and love — including their first crush.
The main cast includes Kim Da-mi as Go Young-rye, a dedicated bus hostess who dreams of university; Shin Ye-un as Seo Jong-hee, a confident newcomer; and Heo Nam-jun as Han Jae-pil, a wealthy department store owner’s son with emotional wounds.
Among the supporting cast are Lee Won-jung, Kim Jung-hyun, Lee Jung-eun, Jeon Sung-woo, and Park Ji-hwan.
New episodes of “A Hundred Memories” air every Sunday and Monday, and the finale is set for October 20.
‘Shin’s Project’ – Sept. 16
Launching on Tuesday is “Shin’s Project,” another 24-hour express drama. It stars Han Suk-kyu as Mr. Shin, a former top negotiator turned fried chicken shop owner; Bae Hyun-sung as Jo Philip, a rookie judge assigned under mysterious circumstances; and Lee Re as Lee Shi-on, an energetic delivery rider from the MZ generation. The three team up to pursue justice in unexpected ways.
The supporting cast includes Kim Sung-oh, Woo Mi-hwa, Kim Sang-ho, and Jung Eun-pyo, among others.
It airs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:15 p.m. (Manila time), running until October 22.
More new premieres
‘SKY Castle’ – Sept. 25
The rerun of “SKY Castle” returns with its powerful ensemble cast: Yum Jung-ah, Lee Tae-ran, Yoon Se-ah, Oh Na-ra, and Kim Seo-hyung in lead roles.
The drama revolves around ambitious housewives in an exclusive neighborhood striving for educational success for their children, whatever the costs.
Episodes will air Thursdays and Fridays at 9:10 p.m. (Manila time), wrapping up on November 28.
‘Edward Lee’s Country Cook’ – Sept. 16
For food lovers, “Edward Lee’s Country Cook” brings celebrity chef Edward Lee with his helpers Arden Lee, Byun Yo-han, Go Ah-sung, and Shin Si-ah.
They travel across Korea exploring winter seasonal ingredients, reinterpreting grandmother’s recipes, and serving dishes that blend heritage with freshness.
“Edward Lee’s Country Cook” premieres September 16, Tuesdays at 10:30 p.m. (Manila time).
Ongoing favorites
“Room No. 9” (2018), is a fantasy mystery about two women who swap bodies and the man bound to both their fates. The series, which stars Kim Hee-sun, Kim Hae-sook, and Kim Young-kwang, will air its finale on September 19.
Meanwhile, “Iron Girls 2” follows four actresses as they push themselves through intense boxing training in this sports variety show. The season will conclude on October 8.
On the other hand, “Date My Friend” is a refreshing love reality show where celebrities set up their close friends on blind dates and cheer them on in their search for romance. It premiered on September 4 and airs Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. (Manila time), with its finale scheduled for October 23.
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This article was written with the help of AI, based on info from tvN Asia, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.