5 Highly Anticipated K-Dramas to Watch in June 2025

June is looking pretty exciting for K-Drama fans. Whether you’re into heart-racing thrillers or soft, healing stories, this month has something for everyone. Some big names are making a return, new webtoon adaptations are hitting screens, and a few fresh storylines are ready to surprise us. Here’s a look at five K-Dramas worth watching this June.

1. Squid Game 3

Streaming on: Netflix | Release Date: June 27

The global hit Squid Game is coming to an end with its third and final season. Seong Gi Hun, played by Lee Jung Jae, steps back into the twisted game that shook up his entire life. The stakes? Definitely higher. The emotional pressure? Even more intense.

Returning characters like the mysterious Front Man (Lee Byung Hun) and police officer Jun Ho (Wi Ha Joon) are joined by Im Si Wan, adding a fresh layer to the already heavy storyline. If you've followed the game this far, you won't want to miss the final round.

2. Mercy For None

Streaming on: Netflix | Release Date: June 6

If you liked shows like My Name or Extracurricular, Mercy For None might be your kind of drama. It’s based on the webtoon Plaza Wars and dives deep into power struggles happening in an urban plaza.

So Ji Sub, Heo Joon Ho, and Ahn Kil Kang play characters who are stuck between loyalty, survival, and ambition. The story explores how people adapt when they're constantly forced to fight for control. Expect layered characters and no clear good guys or bad guys.

3. Our Movie

Streaming on: SBS and Disney+ | Release Date: June 13

Sometimes we just need a drama that focuses on people and their quiet struggles. Our Movie is one of those shows. It follows a film director and an actress, played by Namkoong Min and Jeon Yeo Been, who are both dealing with emotional baggage.

They meet while working on a film project and slowly help each other find peace. The storyline isn’t flashy, but it’s the kind that grows on you. It’s perfect for a slow weekend, maybe with a cup of coffee and no distractions.

4. Hunter With A Scalpel

Streaming on: U+ Mobile TV, Disney+ (Global) | Release Date: June 16

This one is for those who like dark, psychological thrillers. Hunter With A Scalpel centers on a forensic pathologist, played by Park Ju Hyun, who doesn’t really connect well with others. But when a new case opens up links to her past, she’s pulled into a personal and dangerous investigation.

There’s crime, trauma, and mystery, but what really makes it interesting is the lead character she’s not your usual K-Drama heroine. Co-stars include Park Yong Woo and Kang Hoon, rounding out a solid cast.

5. The First Night With The Duke

Streaming on: KBS2, Rakuten Viki | Release Date: June 11

Based on a well-loved webtoon, this romantic fantasy is light and full of unexpected moments. A regular college student, played by Seohyun, wakes up inside a romance novel. The catch? She’s just a background character.

But after she ends up spending a night with the book’s male lead (Ok Taecyeon), the story veers off course. This drama is fun, a bit dreamy, and perfect if you’re in the mood for something that doesn’t take itself too seriously.