June is shaping up to be a must-watch month for K-drama fans. Whether you’re into heart-pounding thrillers or swoon-worthy romances with a twist, Netflix’s June lineup delivers. I still remember the first time I stayed up past midnight to finish a series — that feeling of pure excitement is back. Here’s the scoop on eight titles you won’t want to overlook.
A Woman Who Swallowed the Sun | Mystery Thriller | June 2, 2025
Baek Seol-hee runs a small neighborhood diner while raising her daughter alone—until her child, a survivor of a past assault, is shockingly accused of another crime. Fueled by righteous anger and a mother’s fierce love, Seol-hee plunges into a dangerous game of revenge against those who buried the truth. Expect edge-of-your-seat suspense and emotional gut punches in this powerhouse drama starring Jang Shin-young and Seo Ha-jun.
Mercy for None | Action & Vengeance | June 6, 2025
Once a feared gangster, Nam Gi-jun left violence behind to deliver groceries… until his brother’s suspicious death drags him back into the underworld. As he navigates old grudges and tenuous alliances on the gritty streets he fled a decade ago, Gi-jun must decide how far he’ll go to uncover the truth. With So Ji-sub and Gong Myung leading a stellar action-packed cast, this series is all about loyalty, betrayal, and payback.
The First Night with the Duke | Fantasy Romance | June 9, 2025
Imagine reading your favorite love story—and waking up as the sidekick! A college student finds herself trapped in the pages of a romance novel, only she’s on the wrong end of every plot twist. After an unexpected first night with the story’s hero, she must rewrite her own destiny before the script runs out. A delightful mix of isekai, humor, and swoony moments, featuring Seohyun and Ok Taec-yeon.
Our Movie | Romantic Melodrama | June 11, 2025
Lee Je-ha, once a celebrated director, is now stuck in a creative slump—until he meets Lee Da-eum, a gifted young actress battling a terminal illness. As he crafts a new screenplay inspired by their bond, fiction and reality begin to blur, leading to a bittersweet romance. Namkoong Min and Jeon Yeo-been bring depth to this tale of art, love, and the fragility of life.
Hunter with a Scalpel | Psychological Thriller | June 16, 2025
Dr. Yoo Ha-in is a brilliant forensic pathologist with an unshakable calm—hiding a shocking secret: she once killed her own father. Haunted by the past, she fights to maintain her stellar reputation while grappling with inner demons. Park Ju-hyun delivers a riveting performance in this dark, mind-bending thriller that probes the edges of sanity.
Head over Heels | Supernatural Fantasy | June 23, 2025
By day, Park Seong-a is an ordinary college student; by night, she channels spirits as the shaman Cheon Ji. When she foresees disaster for the boy she’s secretly adored—and he suddenly appears in her class—she must risk revealing her gift to protect him. A touching blend of magic, destiny, and romance starring Cho Yi-hyun and Choo Young-woo.
Squid Game – Season 3 | Dystopian Bloodsport | June 27, 2025
The stakes have never been higher for Seong Gi-hun and the remaining players. In this explosive third chapter, the games grow even more merciless, while detective Jun-ho inches closer to the island’s dark secrets—unaware the real threat is far more personal. Expect jaw-dropping twists and relentless suspense with Lee Jung-jae and Wi Ha-joon leading the charge.
Love Phobia | Sci-Fi Rom-Com | June 27, 2025
In a world where virtual dating rules, Yun Bi-a, the CEO of a VR matchmaking company, has lost faith in real-life romance. Enter Han Seon-ho, a lone wolf screenwriter who distrusts love altogether. As they collaborate on a new VR project, they must confront their deep-seated fears and rediscover what it means to truly connect. Yeon Woo and Kim Hyun-jin spark chemistry in this heartfelt, futuristic love story.
