Once Upon a Time in a Quiet Town As more and more up-and-coming actors and actresses make their way back onto our screens in September, it is shaping up to be an outstanding month for Korean dramas. Favorites among the Squid Game audience, Park Hae-soo and Lee Yoo-mi are continuing their run of success with the upcoming Korean drama series Narco-Saints and Mental Coach Jegal, respectively
Beloved actors Park Minyoung (What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?) and Jung Ryeo-won (Witch’s Court) are also slated to make their return to television doing what they do best. The former will star in the romantic comedy Love in Contract, while the latter will star in the law procedural May It Please The Court, which will air on Disney+.
As a result of the presence of a large number of idols who also act, September is shaping up to be an excellent month for fans of K-pop who are interested in getting into Korean dramas. Joy of Red Velvet plays the role of a warm and welcoming neighbourhood policewoman in Once Upon a Small Town, and Taecyeon of 2PM and Jung Eun-ji of Apink join forces in Blind to fight for social justice on behalf of the oppressed members of society.
While this is going on, fellow idols Yeonwoo and Jung Chaeyeon play supporting roles in the rags-to-riches fantasy film Golden Spoon, which stars Sungjae of BtoB as he discovers the importance of family.
The following is a list of seven new Korean dramas that should not be missed when they first air in September of 2022.
Once Upon a Time in a Quiet Town
Based on the web novel of the same name written by Park Ha-min, Once Upon a Small Town follows the story of a sarcastic veterinarian named Han Ji-yool (played by Choo Young-woo), who is coaxed by his grandfather into leaving Seoul and moving to a small town outside of the city. Ji-yool has a difficult time adjusting to life in Heedong Village, where he is required to spend six months working at the veterinary clinic that his grandfather founded.
He comes into contact with the local policewoman Ahn Ja-young, who is portrayed by Joy of Red Velvet (credited here as Park Soo-young). Ji-yool is quickly captivated by Ja-kind young’s and dependable demeanour, and he finds himself falling for her. Once Upon a Time in a Quiet Town
Once Upon A Small Town will make its debut on KakaoTV on September 5 and will continue to air on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays going forward. Additionally, it will be accessible for streaming on Netflix in some countries of the world.
Narco-Saints Once Upon a Time in a Quiet Town
A businessman named Kang In-su (played by Ha Jung-woo), who unknowingly wanders into the heart of a Korean-run drug syndicate that dominates in the South American country of Suriname, is the protagonist of an upcoming crime-thriller that will be released on Netflix and stars some of the most prominent actors in South Korea.
Choi Chang-ho, who played Park Hae-soo in “Squid Game,” an agent of the Korean National Intelligence Service, convinces him to take part in a covert operation after he is left with few other choices. He ends up playing a pivotal role in a plan to bring down Jeon Yo-han (played by Hwang Jung-min), the ringleader of the criminal organisation who masquerades as a local preacher to avoid detection.
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- On September 9, the first episode of Narco Saints will debut worldwide on Netflix.
- Jegal, the Mental Coach
In this sports drama, Lee Yoo-mi, well known for her roles in Squid Game and All of Us Are Dead, makes her debut in the leading role for the very first time as the short-track speed skater Cha Ga-eul. Despite her brilliance, Ga-eul is having trouble breaking out of a rut, so she begins working with Jegal Gil, the athletic village’s new “mental coach” (who is played by Jung Woo from A Model Family), to overcome the mental obstacles she is facing.
In the meantime, Jegal Gil is having a hard time coming to terms with his own history as a former national Taekwondo athlete who was kicked off the team under mysterious circumstances, possibly as a result of his former teammate Ku Tae-man (Kwon Yool), who is now the human rights director of the athlete’s association.
Starting on September 12, the Israeli television network tvN will run a new episode of Mental Coach Jegal every Monday and Tuesday.
Blind. Once Upon a Time in a Quiet Town
Ordinary people who have been wronged by corrupt officials are the protagonists of the suspenseful mystery film Blind, which follows their quest for justice. Taecyeon (Vincenzo), who plays the role of the zealous and honourable Ryu Sung-joon, is the star of the show. Ryu Sung-elder joon’s brother, Ryu Sung-hoon (Ha Seok-jin), is a judge who strives for perfection. In the meanwhile, Jung Eun-ji (Cheer Up!, Reply 1997) portrays Jo Eun-ki, a social worker who prioritises the welfare of the children she assists above all other concerns.
Shin Yong-hwi, whose past work includes the production and direction of suspense dramas such as Tunnel and Voice 4, is at the helm of Blind. He is accompanied by the playwright Keun Ki-kyung, who most recently penned the script for the drama Andante, which was released in 2018.
The first episode of Blind will air on tvN on September 16; subsequent episodes will air on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Role of Love in Business
Park Min-young is making a comeback with yet another romantic comedy after having a lot of success with his previous work, Forecasting Love and Weather. Choi Sang-eun is an attractive young woman who acts as a wife-for-hire for her clients Jung Ji-ho (played by Seoul Vibe’s Go Kyung-pyo) and Kang Hae-jin in the film Love in Contract. Choi Sang-eun is a self-proclaimed “contract marriage master,” and Park plays her in the film (Kim Jae-young). Once Upon a Time in a Quiet Town
Sang-eun finds herself in a difficult situation when she begins to get more involved with both Ji-ho and Hae-jin than she had originally planned. On the one hand, she is playing the role of the ideal wife and daughter-in-law for her clients’ social and family gatherings, and on the other hand, she is getting closer to both of them. Once Upon a Time in a Quiet Town Once Upon a Time in a Quiet Town
Beginning on September 21, tvN will air new episodes of Love in Contract every Wednesday and Thursday night. Once Upon a Time in a Quiet Town
Golden Spoon
Sungjae of BtoB plays the role of Lee Seung-chun, a young man who was born into poverty to his parents in the drama Golden Spoon. One day, he runs into an old woman selling goods on the street, and she offers to sell him a golden spoon with the promise that it will bring him wealth. Soon after, Seung-chun finds out that his wish can come true: he is able to switch places with his a Once Upon a Time in a Quiet TownOnce Upon a Time in a Quiet TownOnce Upon a Time in a Quiet TownOnce Upon a Time in a Quiet Townffluent and successful best friend, Hwang Tae-yong (Lee Jong-won).
Chae-yeon of DIA and Yeonwoo, a former member of MOMOLAND, also star in Golden Spoon. They play wealthy heiresses named Na Jo-hee and Oh Yeo-jin, respectively, who come into contact with Seung-chun after he begins using the magical spoon.