Korean cinema is known for its mastery of genre, fluidly blending thriller, drama, and dark comedy with social critique. The post-1990s renaissance brought bold storytelling and masterful craft to the world stage, addressing class, identity, and modern anxieties with cinematic flair.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The history genre features recounting and analyzing past events, societies, cultures, and historical figures. This genre aims to provide insights into the development of civilizations, the causes and consequences of historical events, and the impact of individuals and ideas on the course of history.

The romance genre features the theme of romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters. These stories focus on the development of love, desire, and intimacy between protagonists, often exploring the challenges, conflicts, and triumphs that arise in their relationships.

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A cunning noblewoman and a notorious playboy engage in a secret game of seduction and manipulation, drawing an innocent young widow into their dangerous romantic power play.

Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook in The Scandal (2026)

"Slow Horses" is back for a new season September 16. "MobLand" with Tom Hardy is back, too. We sort of can't believe how much good TV is coming our way this month.

September 2026 TV and Streaming Premiere Dates

&quot;Slow Horses&quot; is back for a new season September 16. &quot;MobLand&quot; with Tom Hardy is back, too. We sort of can&#39;t believe how much good TV is coming our way this month.

The Biggest Movies and TV Coming in September

See which big screen releases you can watch from the comfort of your couch.

Theatrical Releases Coming to Streaming

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

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Ahn Eun-jin and Seo Kang-joon in A Love Other Than Yours (2026)

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Kim Yoo-jung in 100 Days of Deception (2026)

Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal in Tribeca 25 (2026)

Ji Chang-wook and Im Jin-ah in The Scandal (2026)

Son Ye-jin and Im Jin-ah in The Scandal (2026)

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