Five new K-Dramas to watch this week starring Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Go Eun, Song Joong Ki and more: Bon Appetit Your Majesty to Tempest to My Youth

Looking for something fresh to watch this weekend? K-drama fans are in for a treat, this week brings a mix of spy thrillers, rekindled romances, emotional dramas, and time-travel fanfare. Whether you’re craving suspense or a quiet story about deep friendships, there’s something out there for you. Big names like Jun Ji-hyun and Kim Go Eun headline some of these releases, so viewers both new and seasoned have reason to tune in. Read on for what’s streaming, where, and what to expect.

New K-Drama releases on OTT this week

Bon Appetit, Your Majesty - Netflix
The show is winning across the world ever since its premiere. If you’re in the mood for something fun and fantastical, this one’s for you. A modern-day French chef accidentally travels back in time to the Joseon era, where she must impress—and eventually soften—the tyrant king with her fusion cooking. Starring Girls’ Generation’s YoonA and Lee Chae Min, this rom-com blends food, fantasy, and historical charm. Episode 7 on Sept 13, Episode 8 on Sept 14



My Youth - Viki
Episodes 3 and 4 will be streaming on September 12. My Youth continues its emotionally layered journey with Episodes 3 and 4 arriving this week. The drama follows a once-famous child star, now living a quiet life as a florist, who crosses paths again with his ambitious ex-lover—now a talent manager, years after their breakup. Their unexpected reunion forces them to confront unresolved feelings, past regrets, and lingering love. The K-drama features Song Joong Ki and Chun Woo Hee.

Tempest - Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar
This has one of the most intense premises of the week. Jun Ji-hyun plays Munju, a former UN ambassador caught up in a conspiracy after an assassination attempt. She teams up with a mysterious special agent (Gang Dong Won), and together they dig into secrets that threaten the stability of the Korean Peninsula. It promises action, suspense, and political intrigue, blending large-scale drama with personal stakes. Episodes 1–3 released on September 10

You and Everything Else - Netflix
All episodes will drop on September 12. This melodrama follows two childhood friends who’ve spent years drifting apart, reuniting again in their 40s. One is a terminally ill filmmaker, the other a screenwriter, and their shared past is filled with admiration, resentment, and unfinished business. Kim Go Eun and Park Ji Hyun headline this moving series about love, legacy, and letting go.


A Hundred Memories - Viki
Set in the 1980s, this nostalgic youth drama centers on two female bus hostesses who find themselves in a complicated love triangle with a chaebol heir. With themes of friendship, first love, and heartbreak, this retro-style romance features Kim Da Mi and Shin Ye Eun as the leads. It’s a quiet but emotionally layered watch. Episode 1 on Sept 13, Episode 2 on Sept 14

Queen Mantis - Netflix
A gripping crime thriller, Queen Mantis is the Korean adaptation of the French series La Mante. It follows a notorious serial killer who, from behind bars, helps law enforcement catch a new copycat—working alongside her estranged son. With chilling performances by Go Hyun Jung and Jang Dong Yoon, it’s the darkest pick of the week. Episode 3 on Sept 12, Episode 4 on Sept 13.