Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 9-20-25. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from September 13 – 19.
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: September 13 – 19
This week in Korean entertainment, we have exciting updates on actors confirmed for new drama roles, fresh music video releases, and highly anticipated drama premieres and finales. Stay tuned to catch all the buzz!
New Music Videos
Check out the latest music videos released this week:
- YUQI – M.O.
- IDID – CHAN-RAN
- BADVILLAIN – THRILLER
- TAEMIN – Veil
- Doh Kyung Soo (ft. PENOMECO – Dumb
Drama Premieres and Finales
Here are the highly anticipated drama premieres and finales for this week:
- A Hundred Memories (Premiere)
- To the Moon (Premiere)
- Twelve (Finale)
- Queen’s House (Finale)
New Casting Announcements
Cha Tae Hyun, Lee Yeon Hee, Joo Jong Hyuk, Mimi, Lee Jae In, Im Se Mi, Hyong Bong Sik, Kim Do Hyun, Ye Ji Won, Ahn Ji Ho, Im Ha Ryong, and Ye Soo Jung
Cha Tae Hyun, Lee Yeon Hee, Joo Jong Hyuk, Oh My Girls’ Mimi, Lee Jae In, Im Se Mi, Hyong Bong Sik, Kim Do Hyun, Ye Ji Won, Ahn Ji Ho, Im Ha Ryong, and Ye Soo Jung will star in the upcoming music drama ‘Private Taxi‘. Based on a webtoon of the same name, the story follows a taxi driver who only picks up specific customers, while playing each passengers’ favorite music. ‘Private Taxi’ is scheduled to air some time next year.
Lee Jae Wook and Shin Ye Eun
Lee Jae Wook and Shin Ye Eun will star in the upcoming rom-com ‘The Persevering Doctor‘. Based on a webtoon, the drama follows a doctor and nurse who are sent to work in a small island hospital ‘The Persevering Doctor‘ is scheduled to air some time next year.
New K-Pop Music Videos Released This Week
New week, new music. There is a variety of great new music out this week, but whether you love powerful rock or melodic pop hits, we’ve got you covered. So take a look at the new music of the week and feel free to dance along.
This Week in K-Pop
Latest K-Pop Music Videos
YUQI: M.O.
I-DLE’s YUQI’s new single “M.O.” is a blend of ’90s boom-bap hip-hop infused with fierce energy and deep vocal tones. The track features nostalgic breakbeats and a confident message of individualism. The music video shows the singer as she goes on a journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of her past experiences with false connections.
IDID: CHAN-RAN
IDID’s debut single “CHAN-RAN” blends high-energy electro-pop and rich traditional Korean instrumental flavors. The song features vocal runs over driving synths, with rap interludes. The music video takes viewers on a trip through a mystical landscape.
BADVILLAIN': THRILLER
BADVILLAIN’s new single “THRILLER” is a blend of dark hip-hop and trap beats. The track’s sharp rap verses and haunting chorus create a captivating tension. The music video whisks viewers through a moody urban landscape where the group dances through a junkyard.
TAEMIN: Veil
TAEMIN’s latest single “Veil” is a fusion of sultry R&B and ethereal synth-pop, with smooth harmonies and intricate rhythms. The vocals are haunting and meant to evokes a sense of longing and intrigue. In the music video, TAEMIN navigates a maze of shifting mirrors and shadows.
Doh Kyung Soo (ft. Penomeco): DUMB
Upcoming Drama Premieres and Finales
This Week in K-Dramas
Don’t miss out on these must-watch dramas that are sure to make waves in the K-drama world!
Watch the Trailers
Premiere
‘A Hundred Memories’
In the 1980s in South Korea, a woman struggles with the unsettling loss of her memories after a traumatic event. As she sets out on a journey to piece together her life, she forms new relationships that help her understand love and friendship more deeply.
Premiere Date: September 13, 2025
Premiere
‘To the Moon’
Three office workers set out on an exciting journey to invest in cryptocurrency, hoping to change their ordinary lives for the better. As they experience the thrilling ups and downs of digital finance, they not only face their own dreams but also build unexpected friendships along the way.
Premiere Date: September 19, 2025
Finale
‘Twelve’
A group of celestial warriors resurfaces in modern times to combat a long-sealed dark force that threatens to plunge the world back into chaos. Now they will need to face their pasts and reclaim their destiny if they are going to save the world from evil.
Finale Date: September 14, 2025
Finale
‘Queen’s House’
A woman’s seemingly perfect life crumbles after finding out her husband is having an affair with her high school friend. And when she meets a handsome doctor, who is going through his own personal loss, he becomes an ally in her quest for revenge.
Finale Date: September 19, 2025
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