Upcoming K-Dramas In June: Mercy For None to Squid Game Season 3, And More On Netflix, Prime Video, Others

"Mercy for None" (Korean title: Gwang-jang) is a South Korean action-thriller that follows Nam Gi-joon, a reformed gangster who is pulled back into the criminal underworld after the suspicious death of his younger brother. Driven by vengeance, he infiltrates his brother’s former gang, confronting violent enemies and uncovering dark secrets in a relentless quest for the truth. This gritty noir K-drama premieres on Netflix on June 6, 2025.

"The First Night With The Duke" follows a college student who wakes up in the body of a side character in a romance novel—only to find herself in bed with the story’s hero, Duke Zeronis. As she tries to stick to the original plot, unexpected feelings and the villainess’s schemes complicate things. The live-action twist sees the lead, Sun Chaek, altering the storyline and facing a choice: return to her world or stay for love. It premieres on KBS2 on June 11, 2025, airing Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:50 KST.

"Our Movie" tells the poignant story of a struggling film director who falls in love with a terminally ill actress. As she chooses to live out her final days embodying her character, the two embark on an emotional journey of love, purpose, and resilience. The drama premieres on SBS TV on June 13, 2025, airing Fridays and Saturdays at 21:50 KST, and will also be available for streaming on JioHotstar.

"Hunter with a Scalpel" follows Seo Se-hyun, a gifted yet tormented forensic pathologist who uncovers evidence during an autopsy that implicates her own father in a murder. Determined to protect herself and her secrets, she begins a tense pursuit to find him before the authorities do. The gripping thriller premieres on June 16, 2025, exclusively on JioHotstar.

"Salon de Holmes" is a mystery-comedy drama set in the Gwangsun Jugong Apartment complex, where a group of sharp-witted housewives team up to solve cases and take down wrongdoers in their community. Lee Si-young stars as Kong Mi-ri, a perceptive resident who joins forces with a former detective, a part-time job expert, and a former insurance queen. The series premieres on ENA on June 16, 2025.

"I Am a Running Mate" is a South Korean school drama about Se-hoon, a model student who joins the student council race to fix his tarnished image. After a rocky start with the choir director, he teams up with the popular Sang-hyun instead. Originally set to premiere on March 6, the series was postponed and will now release all episodes on June 19, 2025, on TVING.

"Head Over Heels" follows Park Seong-ah, a young shaman who uses her prophetic powers to change the tragic fate of Bae Gyeon-woo, the man she loves. Determined to protect him, she risks everything to rewrite his destiny. The series premieres on June 23 at 20:50 KST on Amazon Prime Video.

Squid Game Season 3 is the final chapter of the hit Netflix series, premiering on June 27, 2025. The story continues Seong Gi-hun’s fight against the deadly game, with new challenges and characters. Expect intense drama, thrilling twists, and a powerful conclusion to the global phenomenon.