Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 9-13-25. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from September 6 – 12.
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: September 6 - 12
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:
- HAECHAN – CRZY
- WENDY – Sunkiss
- CORTIS – FaSHioN
- CHAEYOUNG– SHOOT (Firecracker)
- CIX – WONDER YOU
Drama Premieres and Finales
Here are the highly anticipated drama premieres and finales for this week:
- Confidence Queen (Premiere)
- Beyond the Bar (Finale)
- Love, Take Two (Finale)
- You and Everything Else (Full Series)
New Casting Announcements
Lee Jun Young
Lee Jun Young will star in the upcoming fantasy drama ‘The New Employee Chairman Kang’. The story follows a business tycoon and a soccer player, whose souls suddenly swap places following an accident. ‘The New Employee Chairman Kang’ is scheduled to air some time next year.
So Ji Sub
So Ji Sub will star in the upcoming action noir drama ‘Manager Kim’. Based on a web toon, the drama follows an ex-secret agent who comes out of hiding when his daughter suddenly disappears. ‘Manager Kim’ is scheduled to air some time next year.
Son Suk Ku, Nagayama Eita, Kim Shin Rok, Choi Sung Eun, and Jung Jae Young
Son Suk Ku, Nagayama Eita, Kim Shin Rok, Choi Sung Eun, and Jung Jae Young will star in the upcoming Netflix crime drama ‘Road’. Based on a manhwa called “Blue Road”, the drama follows two detectives that are investigating a string of gruesome crimes, leaving victims from Japan to Korea. ‘Road’ is scheduled to premiere 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
HAECHAN: CRZY
NCT’s HAECHAN’s solo debut single “CRZY” is a blend of hip-hop beats, sleek electronic elements, and a catchy pop hook. The funky R&B pop track features smooth rap verses and soaring vocals, with a heavy guitar-driven sound. In the music video, the singer spirals through a cityscape and transforms an art gallery into a canvas for his emotions.
WENDY: Sunkiss
RED VELVET’s WENDY’s new single “Sunkiss” is a blend of alternative pop, smooth R&B, and uplifting summer vibes. The track features sparkling synths and crisp piano melodies accompanied by Wendy’s soaring vocals. The music video shows the singer leaving the darkness of her home to embrace the sun and color around her.
CORTIS': FaSHioN
CORTIS’s new single “FaSHioN” is an edgy electro-pop track with punchy hip-hop beats. The song features sharp rap lines and catchy vocal hooks. The music video shows the group roaming New Zealand landscapes, where the group struts down high-fashion runways and through neon-lit streets.
CHAEYOUNG: SHOOT (Firecracker)
CHAEYOUNG’s new single “SHOOT (Firecracker)” blends hip-hop energy and disco-infused pop. This upbeat track showcases her fiery rap verses paired with a catchy, chant-like chorus. The music video shows the singer at a whimsical neon carnival where she sparks chaos and self-expression, dancing among oversized desserts and surreal landscapes.
CIX: WONDER YOU
CIX’s new single “WONDER YOU” melds dreamy synth-pop with soft R&B grooves. The song features smooth, emotional vocal layers that give a feeling of longing and connection. The music video takes viewers on a nostalgic adventure as the members traverse surreal landscapes aboard a cruise ship.
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
‘Confidence Queen’
A trio of uniquely skilled con artists band together to get revenge and punish the corrupt and powerful who take advantage of the innocent. And as they work together to expose the villains, they discover a friendship that may be even more valuable than they money they make.
Premiere Date: September 6, 2025
Finale
‘Beyond the Bar’
A social awkward rookie lawyer is desperate to learn the ropes and become a good lawyer. And even though her new supervisor is a very skilled and successful attorney, he is also cold and difficult to approach. But as she gets to know him, she will find that there is much she can learn from him.
Premiere Date: September 7, 2025
Finale
‘Love, Take Two’
Love finds its way back into the lives of two former flames, now single parents navigating the challenges of family and fulfillment. As they unexpectedly cross paths, they will struggle to explore their relationship while supporting their children through their own journey of self-discovery.
Premiere: September 9, 2025
Full Series
‘You and Everything Else’
Two childhood friends reconnect after years apart. And as one of them deals with a terminal illness, they will struggle to reconnect and deal with the hurt and misunderstandings that have dominated their friendship .
Release Date: September 12, 2025
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