Summer is in full swing, so maybe you want some new dramas to cool off with on a hot day. Luckily, we have a couple of new dramas as well as plenty ongoing ones to check out! Let’s see what we have to look forward to in this June 2024 edition of “Korean Dramas You Need to Be Watching.”
This monthly series is meant to keep you updated on what’s happening in that amazing world of Korean dramas so that you don’t miss out on anything! Here are the kdramas you should keep an eye out for in June 2024:
My Pick:
1. Miss Night and Day
Miss Night and Day is a romantic comedy about a young woman (Jung Eun Ji) looking for a job who is in her own body during the day but gets trapped in the body of a 50 year old woman (Lee Jung Eun) at night and an intelligent prosecutor (Choi Jin Hyuk) who gets involved with her.
Miss Night and Day is scheduled to premiere June 15 on JTBC.
PREMIERING IN JUNE:
2. The Player 2: Master of Swindlers
The Player 2: Master of Swindlers is an action crime drama about a group of con artists working for redemption by helping recover goods from other criminals. Starring Song Seung Heon and Oh Yeon Seo
The Player 2: Master of Swindlers is scheduled to premiere June 3 on tvN.
3. My Sweet Mobster
My Sweet Mobster is a romantic comedy about a kids’ content creator (Han Sun Hwa) and a former gang leader turned CEO (Uhm Tae Goo) who helps gang members released from prison turn their lives around.
My Sweet Mobster is scheduled to premiere June 12 on JTBC.
4. Hierarchy
Hierarchy follows the dramatic lives of students at the most prestigious high school in Korea after a new student (Lee Chae Min) with a secret transfers to the school.
Hierarchy is scheduled to premiere June 7 on Netflix.
CURRENTLY AIRING IN JUNE:
5. Bitter Sweet Hell
Bitter Sweet Hell is a comedy thriller about the best psychologist in Korea, Young Won (Kim Hee Sun), and her mystery writer mother-in-law (Lee Hye Young) as they team up after being blackmailed, and they learn secrets about the family.
Bitter Sweet Hell airs Friday and Saturday on MBC.
6. Dare to Love Me
Dare to Love Me is a romantic comedy about a disciple (Kim Myung Soo) from a village rooted in Confucianism and his art teacher (Lee Yoo Young) who wants be a designer.
Dare to Love Me airs Monday and Tuesday on KBS.
7. Connection
Connection is a crime thriller is about a twisted friendship and the investigation involved after a high school friend leaves behind 5 billion won in insurance after their death. Starring Ji Sung
Connection airs Friday and Saturday on SBS.
8. Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale
Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale is a romantic comedy about a struggling woman (Pyo Ye Jin) who dreams of becoming a Cinderella that takes a manager job at a social club and gets involved with the CEO of the social club (Lee Jun Young) who doesn’t believe in love. The two go on a journey of self-growth and love.
Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale airs Friday and Saturday on TVING.
9. The Midnight Romance in Hagwon
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon is about an instructor (Jung Ryeo Won) who helps a student get into a prestigious university and then reunites with him many years later where he is now a rookie instructor (Wi Ha Joon) at the same academy.
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon airs Saturday and Sunday on tvN.
10. Missing Crown Prince
Missing Crown Prince is a historical romantic comedy that tells the story of a crown prince (Suho) who is kidnapped by the woman (Hong Ye Ji) he is supposed to marry, and while on the run, feelings develop between them.
Missing Crown Prince airs Saturday and Sunday on MBN.
AND SO YOU’RE UP TO DATE,
OTHER DRAMAS THAT WILL BE ENDING IN JUNE:
Frankly Speaking
Frankly Speaking is a romantic comedy about the romance between a variety show writer (Kang Han Na) and a rule-following announcer (Go Kyung Pyo) who suddenly develops a condition that makes him only able to speak the truth.
Frankly Speaking airs Wednesday and Thursday on JTBC.
Chief Detective 1958
Chief Detective 1958 is a prequel to the popular Korean series Chief Inspector. Set during the 1960’s, it follows the story of a chief inspector (Lee Je Hoon) coming to terms with the cruel reality of the world as he forms a team of other detectives.
Chief Detective 1958 airs Friday and Saturday on MBC.
The Atypical Family
The Atypical Family is a fantasy drama about a family with supernatural abilities who lose their powers due to difficult issues they are each facing. Starring Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee.
The Atypical Family airs Saturday and Sunday on JTBC.
Crash
Crash follows the story of the Traffic Crime Investigative Team as they solve various cases. Starring Lee Mi Ki and Kwak Sun Young.
Crash airs Monday and Tuesday on ENA.
Uncle Samsik
Uncle Samsik is about two men (Song Kang Ho and Byun Yo Han) trying to achieve their dreams in the midst of the turbulent 1960’s.
Uncle Samsik airs Wednesday on Disney+.
What dramas are you looking forward to or enjoying in June?
Make sure to get caught up because there are more dramas coming your way in July!
For the latest dramas, check out the
October 2024 Drama Guide
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