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Kdramas That Started and Ended

in June 2023

New Dramas that started in June:

See You in My 19th Life, King the Land, Lies Hidden in My Garden, Numbers, Durian’s Affair, Heartbeat, and Celebrity

Dramas that ended in June:

The Good Bad Mother, Tale of the Nine-tailed 1938, Queen of Masks, Oh! Youngsim, Race, My Perfect Stranger, Bloodhounds, Dr. Romantic 3, Romance By Romance, and The Villain of Romance

 

New Year,  lots of fun new dramas.  There were several multi-season dramas this month, both starting and finishing.  This trend seems to be growing among kdramas.  But if you are looking for a quick binge there are also a couple of those as well.  From fantasy to crime drama, this month had a nice mix to choose from.  I hope you find just the one you are looking for.  

New Dramas Starting in June

 

See You in My 19th Life

Premiere Date: June 17

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Netflix

Genre:   Romantic Comedy

Starring:  Shin Hye Sun and Ahn Bo Hyun

A young woman with the ability to remember her past lives goes looking for the people she loved before her last life was cut tragically short.  But hanging onto her memories of the past may cause her to overlook the new opportunities in front of her in her present life.  

King the Land

Premiere Date: June 17

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch:  Netflix

Genre:  Romantic Comedy

Starring:  Lee Joon Ho and Im Yoon Ah

A woman gets a job working at a large hotel that is full of the happy memories of her childhood.  But her professional life is challenging due to the prejudices and misunderstandings of those around her.  In the midst of this difficult situation, she meets the wealthy chaebol poised to become the next heir of The King Group.  And as the pair cross paths regularly, they will begin to develop feelings for each other.  

Lies Hidden in My Garden

Premiere Date: June 19

# of Episodes:  8

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Mystery Thriller

Starring:  Kim Tae Hee and Kim Sung Oh

A woman with a picture perfect life sudden notices something unusual happening in her backyard that leads her to mistrust her seemingly loving husband.  And as she looks into her new suspicions, she will meet a woman who has lived a much more difficult life than she can even imagine.  But despite their differences, they soon discover they have one very important thing in common. 

Durian’s Affair

Premiere Date: June 24

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Fantasy Romance

Starring: Park Joo Mi and Kim Min Joon

Two women from the Joseon Period are suddenly transported through time during an eclipse.  Arriving in the present day, the mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law find themselves at a luxurious party surrounded by rich, handsome men.  But what will falling in love in the present day do for the lives they have waiting for them back in the past?

Heartbeat

Premiere Date: June 26

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch:  Amazon Prime

Genre:  Fantasy Rom-Com

Starring:  Ok Taec Yeon and Woo Ji An

An unlucky vampire hoping to become human wakes up 1 day too soon from his 100 year nap.  Now he is only half human.  As he tries to adjust to his new life, he meets a beautiful modern day woman who refuses to be his innocent victim.  When the couple end up living together, their feelings for each other begin to grow, despite her resistance.  

Numbers

Premiere Date: June 23

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre: Mystery Action Thriller

Starring:  Kim Myung Soo and Choi Jin Hyuk

A genius accountant manages to become the first employee at a large accounting firm without a college education.  But when the young man stumbles on a trail of corruption and financial crimes, he will be forced to take on a powerful enemy.  

Dramas Ending in June

 

Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938

♥  Finale Date: June 11

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Amazon Prime

Genre:  Historical Fantasy

Starring:  Le Dong Wook and Kim So Yeon

In this sequel to the popular 2020 drama “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” our favorite gumiho, Lee Yeon, travels back to the year 1938, where he meets the woman who used to be the guardian spirit of the mountain and his younger brother.  While Lee Yeon is anxious to return home to his own time and the woman he loves, there are important matters to be taken care of right where he is.  

Race

♥  Finale Date: June 14

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Hulu

Genre:  Business Romantic Drama

Starring:  Lee Yun Hee and Hong Jong Hyun

A young marketer takes a job in a new PR Company, but her lack of academic background means that she will have to work harder than ever to find success.  Meanwhile, her long-time friend, who also works in the same office, has a natural talent for marketing and strong determination to keep their privates lives out of their work environment.  

Oh! Young Sim

♥  Finale Date: June 13

# of Episodes:  10

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Romantic Comedy

Starring:  Song Ha Yoon and Lee Dong Hae

A struggling TV variety PD hopes to find success with a new pilot program.  But to her surprise, she finds that the handsome young start-up CEO she cast in her dating show is actually the shy young boy who had a crush on her 20 years ago.  Now she will be forced to juggle her own feelings and memories with her professional responsibility to make this reality show a hit.  

Queen of Masks

Finale Date: June 13

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Mystery Thriller

Starring: Kim Sun Ah and Oh Yoon Ah

A human rights activist seems like an angel of justice to her many social media followers.  But behind closed doors, her plan to become mayor involves corruption, blackmail, and secret allies.  When she meets up with a friend from her past, she may have more at stake than just her future career.  

My Perfect Stranger

♥  Finale Date: June 20

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch: Viki

Genre:  Sci-Fi Romance

Starring:  Kim Dong Wook and Jin Ki Joo

Two seeming strangers are thrown back in time to the year 1987.  During their time there, each hope to right a wrong from their personal lives.  But both are shocked to realize that their very different missions share a common goal that neither of them could have predicted.  

Dr. Romantic 3

♥  Finale Date: June 17

# of Episodes:  16

Where to Watch:  Hulu

Genre:  Medical Drama

Starring:  Lee Sung Kyung and Ahn Hyo Seop

Doldam Hospital is finally opening up the trauma center they have been preparing for but when unexpected patients arrive at the hospital the team is thrown into chaos.  Amidst political turmoil and changes in leadership, the doctors will come together to do the best for each patient that comes through their doors.  

The Good Bad Mother

Finale Date: June 8

# of Episodes:  14

Where to Watch:  Netflix

Genre:  Life Drama

Starring:  Ra Mi Ran and Lee Do Hyun

Choi Kang Ho was raised by a strict single mother who spent her life running a pig farm.  When he left home to become a city prosecutor, he planned to never look back. But when he suffers a near fatal accident, he is forced to go back to his hometown and be cared for by her.  But getting a second chance to relive his childhood may alter his opinions of her forever.  

Romance By Romance

Finale Date: June 28

# of Episodes:  10

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Romantic Comedy

Starring: Cha Hyun and Lee Eun Bi

When her boyfriend threatens to break up with her, a young college student talks him into entering a month long contract for a relationship “grace period”.  But while she refuses to give up on her past relationship, her best friend and classmate hopes to enter into his own contract with her.  

The Villain of Romance

Finale Date: June 27

# of Episodes:  10

Where to Watch:  Viki

Genre:  Romantic Drama

Starring:  Cha Sun Woo and Ha Seung Ri

A young college student transforms into a possessive monster after his girlfriend hurts him.  So an older student who has been unsuccessful in love decides to take him under her belt and train him to be the perfect boyfriend.  

Celebrity

Finale Date: June 30

# of Episodes:  12

Where to Watch:  Netflix

Genre:  Drama Thriller

Starring:  Park Gyu Young  and Kang Min Hyuk

A young woman dreams of becoming a famous social influencer.  But as her popularity rises, she finds a darker reality to this world and its players than she ever expected.  And the mystery she uncovers will change her life forever.  

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