Netflix's September 2026 K-Drama Slate Is Stacked — Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Song Kang All Return

September Is Shaping Up to Be Netflix's Strongest K-Drama Month of the Year

Clear your calendar, K-drama fans — September is absolutely stacked. Netflix is kicking off arguably its strongest K-drama month of 2026 with a scandalous historical remake, an action-comedy sequel, and one of the most anticipated returns in the genre. Here's what you need to know before the new wave drops.

The Scandal: A Steamy Joseon-Era Remake

Headlining the slate is The Scandal, a Joseon-set remake of the beloved 2003 Korean film Untold Scandal. It stars Son Ye-jin (Crash Landing on You) as Madam Jo, a noblewoman quietly hiding her secrets — and Ji Chang-wook (Lovestruck in the City) as the charming man who upends everything. Expect silk hanboks, slow-burn longing, and a lot of carefully guarded glances when it arrives around September 18.

Song Kang Is Back in 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas'

The other big headline: Song Kang (yes, Sweet Home's Cha Hyun-soo) makes his long-awaited return in Four Hands, Two Sonatas — a music romance co-starring Lee Jun-young. It releases weekly and wraps on October 4, so you can spread the episodes like the slow-burn it deserves.

And for action fans, Hwang Jung-min and Yeom Jung-ah are back for Mission: Cross 2, the sequel to 2024's hit spy-comedy about married assassins. If you loved the first one, this one is a must.

Your September K-Drama To-Do List

• The Scandal (Sept 18) — Son Ye-jin x Ji Chang-wook x Joseon heat
• Mission: Cross 2 (September) — Hwang Jung-min & Yeom Jung-ah return to action
• Four Hands, Two Sonatas (weekly, ends Oct 4) — Song Kang's comeback
• Three wildly different genres = something for every mood

Bottom line: Historical scandal, action chaos, and Song Kang's return — September's K-drama slate is arguably the best of 2026. Add all three to your list before they drop.