Exciting new Korean dramas with unique plots and popular actors will be available to watch starting this June 2024. From the action-packed return of “The Player 2: Master of Swindlers” to the intriguing story of “DNA Love” exploring genetics and romance, these upcoming K-dramas will captivate your interest. Check out the preview of these highly anticipated series, and be sure to add them to your must-watch list today!
Watch These Thrilling New Korean Dramas Premiering in June 2024
“The Player 2: Master of Swindlers” (플레이어 2: 꾼들의 전쟁)
- Premiere Date: June 3
- Aired On: Monday, Tuesday
- Episodes: 12
- Lead cast: Song Seung Heon, Oh Yeon Seo, Tae Won Seok, Lee Si Eon, Jang Gyu Ri
- Where to watch: tvN, Viki
“The Player 2: Master of Swindlers” is an action-packed drama about a team of skilled individuals – scammers, hackers, fighters, and drivers – joining forces to steal dirty money from the wealthy.
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“Hierarchy” (하이라키)
- Premiere Date: June 7
- Aired On:
- Episodes: 7
- Lead cast: Lee Chae Min, Roh Jeong Eui, Kim Jae Won, Ji Hye Na, Lee Won Jung
- Where to watch: Netflix
“Hierarchy” is set at Jooshin High School, where only the elite are selected to attend. Students like Jeong Jae Yi, Kim Ri An, Yoon He Ra, and Lee Woo Jin come from influential families. When Kang Ha, a new student with a hidden secret, arrives, the school’s perfect world starts to crumble.
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“My Sweet Mobster” (놀아주는 여자)
- Premiere Date: June 12
- Aired On: Wednesday, Thursday
- Episodes: 16
- Lead cast: Uhm Tae Goo, Han Sun Hwa, Kwon Yul
- Where to watch: JTBC
“My Sweet Mobster” is about a man named Seo Ji Hwan who is working to make up for his past as a gang member. As he travels through Korea, he helps former criminals start fresh and leave their old lives behind. Alongside, he meets Go Eun Ha, his childhood friend who is now a popular creator of children’s content. Eun Ha, known as ‘mini sister’ by her viewers, shares positivity and love in her videos. She remembers Ji Hwan as her childhood friend and protector, and she wants to help him find peace and happiness, just like they had in their youth. Their friendship becomes a source of light and hope in Ji Hwan’s journey towards redemption.
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“Miss Day and Night” (낮과 밤이 다른 그녀)
- Premiere Date: June 15
- Aired On: Saturday, Sunday
- Episodes: 16
- Lead cast: Lee Jung Eun, Jung Eun Ji, Choi Jin Hyuk
- Where to watch: JTBC
Lee Mi Jin, a tired job-seeker, suddenly starts aging into her 50s during the day and de-aging back to her 20s at night. Instead of giving up, she uses this strange situation to her advantage and lands her dream job by combining her experience from her 20s with her wisdom from her 50s. Meanwhile, Gye Ji Woong, a perfectionist prosecutor, gets caught up in Lee Mi Jin’s unusual situation both during the day and at night.
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“Scandal” (스캔들)
- Premiere Date: June 17
- Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Episodes: 100
- Lead cast: Han Chae Young, Choi Woong, Han Bo Reum, Kim Gyu Seon
- Where to watch: KBS2
“Scandal” follows Moon Jung In is a very ambitious woman who married Dr. Baek Dong Ho for his money. She took all his assets and left him, later finding success running her own entertainment company. When she meets Seo Jin Ho, who resembles her first love, things start to change. Jin Ho wants to be an actor and is engaged to Baek Seol Ah, Dong Ho’s daughter from a previous marriage. Seol Ah’s life has been tough due to Jung In’s actions, as she was raised in an orphanage. As Jin Ho disappears because of Jung In, Seol Ah’s life takes another difficult turn.
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“DNA Lover” (DNA 러버)
- Premiere Date: June 22
- Aired On: Saturday, Sunday
- Episodes: 16
- Lead cast: Choi Si Won, Jung In Sun, Lee Tae Hwan, Jung Eugene
- Where to watch: TV Chosun
So Jin, a genetic researcher with a passion for DNA, breaks up with her boyfriend, who is known for dating many girls. She then looks for someone who is genetically compatible for a happier relationship. Will it be Yeon Woo, an obstetrician-gynecologist, or Kang Hoon, a firefighter, who turns out to be her perfect match? This engaging tale mixes genetics with a love story and showcases the challenges, love, and daily routines of a group of young friends.
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“The Whirlwind” (돌풍)
- Premiere Date: June 28
- Aired On: Wednesday
- Episodes: 8
- Lead cast: Sol Kyung Gu, Kim Hee Ae
- Where to watch: Netflix
Park Dong Ho is the Prime Minister of South Korea. He aims to bring justice to the corrupt President who works with influential family-owned companies known as chaebols, and transform the political landscape. Jung Soo Jin, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of economic matters, challenges Park Dong Ho, leading to intense political conflict.
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