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It's going to be a hot summer for K-Drama fans! Between romance, psychological thrillers, dark action and poignant dramas, June 2025 offers us an impressive selection of new releases. Among the many dramas debuting this month, here's our selection of 5 highly anticipated Korean series not to be missed this month.
Mercy for None / Sans merci - So Ji Sub in search of truth
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Premiere: June 6
πΊ Netflix (full episodes at 4pm KST)
π Genre: Action, noir, revenge
In this dark thriller named "κ΄μ₯" in Korean, So Ji Sub plays a former gangster who has literally "cut his ties" with the past by injuring himself to escape his organization. But when he discovers that his younger brother has died under suspicious circumstances, he plunges back into the world he had sworn to abandon. Mercy for None looks set to be black drama of the monthserved by a powerful cast: Heo Joon Ho, Cha Seung Won, Gong MyoungA story of loyalty, betrayal and redemption.
The First Night with the Duke - An eagerly awaited fantasy romance
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Premiere: June 11
πΊ KBS2 / Viki (Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:50pm KST)
π Genre: Fantasy, romance, isekai
Adapted from a popular webtoon, this drama, named "λ¨μ£Όμ 첫λ λ°€μ κ°μ Έλ²λ Έλ€" / First Night with the Duke features. Seohyun in the role of a student thrust into a romance novel... where she spends the first night with the main male character, a dangerous duke played by Taecyeonwhich we love.
Humor, romantic tension and a parallel universe: "Β The First Night with the Duke"Β has everything to seduce fans of Korean-style fantasy and isekai romance.
Our Movie - Love facing the end
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Premiere: June 13
πΊ SBS (Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50pm KST) - Disney+
π Genre: Melodrama, romance
A disillusioned director (played by Namkoong Min) and an actress suffering from an incurable disease (Jeon Yeo Been) meet at a pivotal moment in their lives. Together, they are about to shoot their last film... and perhaps write their own story. Our Movie ("μ°λ¦¬μν") announces deeply movingThe play is performed by two highly talented actors in an elegant, sensitive staging. Handkerchiefs are essential.
Head Over Heels - Between shamanism and destiny
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Premiere: June 23
πΊ tvN (Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:50 p.m. KST) - Prime Video
π Genre: Romance, fantasy, high school
Cho Yi Hyun plays a high-school girl who hides a secret: at night, she's a shaman. When she discovers that her first love (Choo Young Woo) is doomed to a tragic death, she does everything she can to change his fate. Head Over Heels promises an enchanting blend of the supernatural and adolescent tendernesswith a hint of Korean drama. A series to watch for fans of original romance.
Squid Game - Season 3 - The long-awaited grand finale
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Premiere: June 27
πΊ Netflix (full season at 4pm KST)
π Genre: Thriller, survival, dystopia
The the end of an era. The third and final season of Squid Game ("μ€μ§μ΄ κ²μ μμ¦3") arrives, with Lee Jung Jae determined to put an end once and for all to the deadly games orchestrated by the fearsome Front Man (Lee Byung Hun). With the arrival of new faces like Yim Si Wan, Park Gyu Young and Kang Ha Neulthis season promises suspense, action and major revelations. An unmissable global event.
Which Kdrama are you most looking forward to this month?
