All The Hottest New K-Dramas Of June 2025 Heating Up Our Watchlists

June was a v busy month. We've finally entered the second half of 2025—and well, Korean dramas continue to get us all hooked.

There were a lot of big titles that came out last May 2025. This June, we've seen final episodes of binge-worthy K-dramas like Netflix's Our Unwritten Seoul where Park Bo Young once again brought everyone to tears (our slice-of-life drama queen!). Disney+'s Nine Puzzles also gave us the mystery-thriller we've all been craving. And although it hasn't ended just yet, Prime Video's GOOD BOY is out and running 

If you haven't watched those gems yet, no worries—you've still got plenty of time to catch up. But for now, let's talk about something fresh. These new K-dramas just premiered, so if you're in the mood for some ongoing drama to follow every week, you'll definitely want to dive into these! 

Cast: So Ji Sub, Heo Joon Ho, Gong Myoung, Choo Young Woo, Ahn Gil Kang, Lee Beom Soo, Jo Han Chul, Cha Seung Won, Lee Jun Hyuk

Plot: If you're up for some noir action drama, Mercy For None is definitely the first thing you should watch rn. Besides its genre, this Netflix series has a star-studded cast! Top-billed by veteran and award-winning actor So Ji Sub, Mercy For None tells the story of the former gangster Ki Jun (So Ji Sub). He's notorious in the gangster world, somehow respected, but definitely feared. Eleven years after leaving the gangster life, Ki Jun comes back to uncover the truth behind the death of his younger brother, Ki Seok (Lee Jun Hyuk).

Release Date: June 6, 2025 (All 7 episodes are now available only on Netflix!) 

Plot: Squid Game Season 3 is finally out! As one of the most-watched Netflix series in the world, its final szn was definitely among the most highly anticipated shows this year. The season is all about putting an end to the games after an action-packed retaliation scene in the latter part of Season 2. Will they beat The Frontman (Lee Byun Hun) and come out of the games alive? Will there be an end to the games?

Release Date: June 27, 2025 (All six episodes are now available only on Netflix!)

Cast: Choi Yi Hyun, Choo Young Woo

Plot: Head Over Heels is the newest romance-fantasy K-drama that everyone's about to obsess over. It stars Choi Yi Hyun (from All Of Us Are Dead and Choo Young Woo (from The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call), and explores the world of shamanism. But it's also a high school drama—just not your typical one.

In the most basic sense, Yi Hyun's character, Seong-A, is a high school student who also happens to be a shaman. And just in case you were curious, a shaman is a spiritual medium believed to communicate with gods or spirits, often called upon to perform rituals, offer guidance, or heal emotional wounds.

Release Date: June 23, 2025

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Plot: If you're a fan of webtoon-turned-dramas, The First Night with the Duke should be included in your watchlist ASAP. It follows the story of Cha Sun Chaek (portrayed by SNSD's Seohyun), whose soul is transported into a character in a romance novel. Although the role she got in the novel was a minor one, she's really the lead star in the series, LOL. She gets entangled with the (obviously) overbearing duke, Yi Beon (Taecyeon). You can trust us when we say that The First Night with the Duke has the perfect blend of romance, comedy, and historical drama.

Release Date: June 11, 2025

Plot: Want something that will make you cry? Namkoong Min and Jeon Yeo Been are ready to move us all to tears with their latest series, Our Movie. It's about a film director, Lee Je Ha (Namkoong Min), who's looking for an adviser and actress for his next work. Ultimately, he's looking for an actress who can portray the emotions of someone suffering from a terminal illness. Enter: Lee Da Eum (Jeon Yeo Been), who will provide great help (and sadness, actually) to Lee Je Ha's life, because she's not only an actress but also an adviser who only has months to live. (P.S. Yes, it is a love story. So prepare your hearts everybody!)

Release Date: June 13, 2025