June 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for K-drama enthusiasts, with a diverse lineup of new series spanning genres from action-packed thrillers to heartwarming romances. Here’s a curated list of some of the most anticipated Korean dramas premiering this month:
1. Mercy for None
Premiere Date: June 6, 2025
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Cast: So Ji-sub, Ahn Gil-Kang, Lee Beom-Soo, Gong Myung, Huh Joon-Ho
Synopsis: Based on the webtoon “Plaza Wars,” this series follows Nam Gi-jun, a former gangster who re-enters the criminal underworld to avenge his brother’s mysterious death.
2. Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
Premiere Date: June 9, 2025
Platform: MBC
Genre: Melodrama, Revenge
Cast: Baek Seol-hee
Synopsis: A single mother takes on a powerful chaebol family after her daughter is framed, embarking on a journey of revenge and resilience.
3. The First Night With the Duke
Premiere Date: June 11, 2025
Platform: KBS2
Genre: Romance, Fantasy
Cast: Seohyun, Ok Taec-yeon, Kwon Han-sol, Seo Bum-june, Ji Hye-won
Synopsis: An ordinary college student finds herself transported into a romance novel, inhabiting the body of a minor character and navigating a new world of love and intrigue.
4. Our Movie
Premiere Date: June 13, 2025
Platform: Hotstar
Genre: Romance, Drama
Cast: Namkoong Min, Jeon Yeo-been
Synopsis: A reclusive director finds inspiration in a terminally ill aspiring actress. As they collaborate on a film, their own love story unfolds.
5. Hunter with a Scalpel
Premiere Date: June 16, 2025
Platform: U+
Genre: Medical Thriller
Cast: Park JuYun, Park YongWoo, Kang Hoon
Synopsis: A renowned forensic pathologist diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder faces unraveling secrets that threaten her career and sanity.
6. Salon de Holmes
Premiere Date: June 16, 2025
Platform: ENA
Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Action
Episodes: 10
Cast: Lee Si-young, Jung Young-joo, Kim Da-som, Nam Gi-ae
Synopsis: Set in the Gwangseon Jugong Apartments, “Salon de Holmes” follows four uniquely charismatic women who take justice into their own hands against neighborhood wrongdoers. The series combines elements of mystery and comedy as these housewives-turned-detectives navigate their daily lives while solving crimes.
7. Head Over Heels
Premiere Date: June 23, 2025
Platform: tvN
Genre: Romantic Fantasy
Cast: Cho Yi-hyun, Choo Young-woo
Synopsis: Based on the webtoon by Ahn Su-min, the story follows Seung-A, a shaman who foresees the future, as she attempts to alter the ill-fated destiny of her first love, Bae Geun-Woo.
8. Squid Game Season 3
Premiere Date: June 27, 2025
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Thriller, Survival
Synopsis: The global phenomenon returns with its third season, promising more intense and cryptic games as players push their limits in a bid for survival.
9. Love Phobia
Premiere Date: June 27, 2025
Platform: U+ Mobile TV
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Fantasy
Episodes: 8
Cast: Yeonwoo, Kim Hyun Jin, Jo Yun Seo, VICTON’s Byungchan
Synopsis: “Love Phobia” tells the story of Han Sun Ho, a romance novelist who is deeply in tune with his emotions, and Yoon Bi Ah, the emotionally detached CEO of the AI-powered dating app “It’s You.” When their paths cross, they slowly begin to understand each other and embark on a journey to find love.
Whether you’re into heart-fluttering romances, gripping mysteries, or character-driven dramas, June 2025 is serving up a little something for everyone. With big-name comebacks and fresh pairings lighting up the screen, it’s the perfect time to update your watchlist. Which drama are you most excited to binge?
