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The Review Geek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Upcoming K-dramas to Watch in June 2025
Here is your monthly update on K-dramas! June 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for K-drama fans, with a diverse slate of new releases ranging from gritty crime thrillers and historical fantasies to heartwarming romances and even one unique take on Sherlock Holmes. Expect names like So Ji-sub, Ok Taec-yeon, Jeon Yeo-been, and Choo Young-woo on your screens. Whether you're in the mood for action-filled tales of revenge, universe-bending love stories, or schoolyard dramas, this month promises something for every kind of viewer. Most anticipated of all is Squid Game 3, the final season of the iconic K-drama. Read on to learn more about the K-dramas and their release date, plot, cast, and where to watch them. Without further ado, here are all the exciting new K-dramas releasing in June 2025: Release Date: 6th June Lead Cast: So Ji-sub, Huh Joon-ho, Ahn Kil-kang, Lee Bum-soo, Gong Myung, Choo Young-woo, Jo Han-chul Network: Netflix Plot: An adaptation of a webtoon named Plaza Wars, this gritty crime drama set in Seoul's underbelly follows Gi-jun, one of the underworld's fiercest. However, he retires due to a certain incident. Years later, his brother Gi-seok's ruthless murder reignites Gi-jun's thirst for vengeance and he's convinced the culprit lurks close. Release Date: 11th June Lead Cast: Seohyun, Ok Taec-yeon, Kwon Han-sol, Seo Bum-june, Ji Hye-won Where to Watch: Viki, KBS2 Plot: The series follows a college student known as K who suddenly finds herself transported into a historical romance novel. Stuck in the body of a minor noble character named Seon-chaek, she ends up spending a night with the male lead, a royal named Lee Beon. Lee Beon then insists they get married and K is tasked with keeping the story intact and making sure he falls for the female lead instead of her. Release Date: 13th June Lead Cast: Nam Koong-min, Jeon Yeo-been Where to Watch: Disney+ Plot: The Korean drama follows Lee Je-ha, a film director who feels overshadowed by his father's success and is struggling to make his second film. He decides to make a film about a person with a terminal illness and ends up meeting Lee Da-eum in the process, an aspiring actress who suffers from a rare disease. The drama will have 12 episodes and will air every Friday and Saturday. Salon de Holmes Release Date: 16th June Lead Cast: Lee Si-young, Jung Young-joo, Kim Da-som, Nam Gi-ae Where to Watch: ENA Plot: Salon de Holmes is a comedy action drama that revolves around four women who live in the same apartment complex. They team up in order to deal with a range of villains, from people who don't park properly and refuse to separate their waste to darker, more sinister criminals. Release Date: 16th June Lead Cast: Park Ju-hyun, Park Yong-woo, Kang Hoon Where to Watch: Disney+ Plot: Hunter with a Scalpel centers its story on the past coming back to haunt a forensic pathologist considered to be the top of her field. The father she presumed dead all these years has returned to threaten everything she worked for, and with everything on the line, she has no choice but to face her past to save her future. I Am a Running Mate Release Date: 19th June Lead Cast: Yoon Hyun-soo, Lee Jung-sic, Choi Woo-sung Where to Watch: TVING Plot: I Am a Running Mate is a high school drama following the life of model student Noh Se-hoon. His reputation takes a hit when an unfortunate incident earns him the nickname 'Erector'. Determined to retrieve his dignity, he decides to become a running mate for the school's student council and gets involved in a flurry of competition. Head Over Heels Release Date: 23rd June Lead Cast: Cho Yi-hun, Cha Kang-yoon, Choo Young-woo, Choo Ja-hyun Where to Watch: tvN Plot: A fantasy romance drama, Head Over Heels revolves around a young woman who moonlights as a shaman. When she realises her first love is bound for an early death, she decides to save him from his destiny. This is a 12-episode drama that will air every Monday and Tuesday. Squid Game 3 Release Date: 27th June Lead Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-joon, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon and more Where to Watch: Netflix Plot: The third and final season of Squid Game will release this year as well! Helmed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the final instalment of the thriller series will continue to follow Seong Gi-hun's fight to shut down the games once and for all. Love Phobia Release Date: 27th June Lead Cast: Yeon Woo, Kim Hyun-jin, Jo Yoon-seo, Choi Byung-chan Where to Watch: U+ Mobile TV Plot: Love Phobia gives us another opposites-attract story between an unlikely pair. On the one hand is Yoon Bi-ah, the CEO of an AI-powered dating app who is emotionally detached. On the other hand is Han Sun-ho, a novelist who is all about emotions and feelings. This drama will have 8 episodes. Which Korean drama are you most looking forward to in the month of June? Which do you think could become the best of 2025? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!


Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Body found near Taylor Swift's home identified: Who was Eric Wein, the 13th victim of the Rhode Island's serial killer havoc?
Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion has been in the news lately, with growing fear gripping the neighbourhood. On May 14, police discovered human remains, specifically, a leg bone, near Watch Hill. The area is counted among the most posh in Westerly, and it also happens to be where Swift owns her $17.75 million beachside mansion. Weeks later, on June 18, after a long investigation, police confirmed the remains belonged to Eric Wein, a 31-year-old man from Massachusetts who had gone missing on April 18. Here's everything to know about the case. According to the authorities, the location where Eric's body was found was 'a couple of football fields away' from her house. On Wednesday, the South Kingstown Police Department, referring to the state's medical examiner, released a statement confirming the identity of the deceased. The 31-year-old, who went missing last month, had already had his vehicle recovered from an illegal parking space. Interestingly, his car had been found on April 10, eight days before he was officially reported missing. Though the police have now closed the case, citing no foul play, and offered condolences—'We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Wein's family and loved ones during this difficult time'—concerns over the chain of deaths have already sparked fear among locals. Since March, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut have reported a total of 13 bodies. Also read: Taylor Swift drops 7 major updates on Reputation and music masters; paid jaw-dropping amount Back in May, cops in the beach town had downplayed the serial killer chatter, saying in a statement, 'There is no connection between human remains found and online fears of a serial killer in New England.' But the case has gained more attention because of the pop star's name being attached and the eerie way the remains washed up so close to her mansion. Wein's body was discovered just three weeks after an unidentified male was found in the Seekonk River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The timing and similarity of both deaths have had everyone wondering if there's more to it. 'My mind immediately went to all the theories that are being thrown around,' a local resident told the Daily Mail. Another 35-year-old, Paige Fannon, was found in the Norwalk River in Connecticut, and almost at the same time, a human skull was discovered near Route 3 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The grim discoveries didn't stop there. Two weeks later, Suzanne Wormser's body was identified in Groton, Connecticut, and the very next day, 59-year-old Denise Leary was found dead near her home in New Haven. Some were found in wooded areas, others near bike paths, and one woman's body was even discovered in a suitcase. So far, only one arrest has been made. Also read: Squid Game 3 spin-off is happening: Lee Byung Hun drops major spoilers about finale ending, says, 'Netflix asked me to keep this a secret…' Social media went wild with rumours that there might be a serial killer on the loose in New England. Police, however, have made it very clear: there is no connection between these deaths. Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella, in a statement, said, 'As far as I'm concerned, as far as right now, this has nothing to do with any serial killer [or] any New England murderer.' The same was confirmed by families of one of the victims, like Michele Romano, whose relatives asked people to stop spreading conspiracy theories about her case. Residents of Watch Hill are shaken and confused. Many aren't buying the 'no foul play' statement. One local, Taylor Day, said she saw multiple police and a medical examiner on the scene. For the unversed, Swift has owned that mansion since 2013, and it's famous for her Fourth of July parties with stars like Gigi Hadid and the Haim sisters. The home was previously owned by Rebekah Harkness, who inspired Swift's track 'The Last Great American Dynasty.'


Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Unmissable survival thrillers to stream before Squid Game 3 releases: Trapped to NH10
Squid Game is returning with its final and much-awaited season 3. Squid Game 3 promises to be more intense, deadly, and full of thrills. The final chapter of the series will continue the deadly competition with Lee Jung-jae's Gi-hun determined to end the games from within. The Front Man, In-ho (Lee Byung-hun), will be back in control, and his brother Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon) will continue his investigation, unaware of potential betrayal. This season will explore new deadly games, higher stakes, and the moral value of Gi-hun and the other players' survival. Squid Game 3 will land on Netflix on June 27. Ahead of the release of Squid Game 3, stream other survival thrillers on OTTplay Premium that are unmissable! Are you a fan of thrillers? Stream movies, such as Logout, Bougainvillea, Rekhachithram, and more on OTTplay Premium! Like Squid Game, Anushka Sharma's NH10 is also a survival thriller that has received a lot of praise. This Hindi-language thriller is about a young couple, Meera and Arjun, whose road trip turns into a fight for survival when they encounter a violent gang. The story revolves around a couple facing honor killing, which forces them to flee from a dangerous group. The film stars Anushka Sharma, Neil Bhoopalam, and Darshan Kumar, and was directed by Navdeep Singh. Table No. 21 is a Hindi-language survival thriller. Directed by Aditya Datt, the story is about a couple, Vivaan (Rajeev Khandelwal) and Siya (Tena Desae), who win a trip to Fiji and are invited to play a game by Mr. Khan (Paresh Rawal), where they must answer personal questions and complete certain tasks. Initially presented as a chance to win a large cash prize, the game quickly takes a dark turn as the questions and tasks become increasingly personal and dangerous, revealing vengeful motives related to past ragging. Trapped is a Hindi survival drama about a man named Shaurya (played by Rajkummar Rao) who accidentally gets stuck in his new, empty apartment in a high-rise building in Mumbai. He must struggle to survive without food, water, or electricity. The film explores themes of isolation, despair, and the will to survive against all odds. If you love Squid Game, Trapped will be your favorite movie as well. The film is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. The story of Luck revolves around a group of individuals selected for their exceptional luck, who then compete against each other in a dangerous betting game run by a mafia don. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Imran Khan, Shruti Haasan, and Danny Denzongpa, among others. Directed by Soham Shah, the story explores themes related to opportunity, risk, and the manipulation of human lives for entertainment and profit. Tanaav, directed by Sudhir Mishra and Sachin Krishn, is a Hindi series about militants and authorities in Kashmir, adapted from the Israeli series "Fauda," which explores themes of survival and conflict. The series centers on Kabir (Manav Vij), a retired STG officer, who tracks down a terrorist. It deals with covert operations, the impact of conflict on individuals, and the moral complexities of both the STG and the militants.


Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Squid Game 3 trailer public review: Fans hail Lee Jung-jae's return, call new season an 'emotional knockout'
The trailer for 'Squid Game' Season 3 has dropped, and fans are already calling it a powerful and emotional lead-up to what promises to be a gripping final chapter. The Netflix series, which returns on June 27, picks up from the dramatic end of Season 2 and sets the stage for a darker, more intense journey. In the trailer, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), also known as Player 456, appears broken and emotionally drained after the events of the last season. But with the deadly games far from over, he is forced to step back into a world filled with high-stakes challenges and life-altering decisions. The footage also teases the return of the mysterious Front Man, played by In-ho (Lee Byung-hun), who resumes his control over the game as new VIPs arrive. Meanwhile, his brother Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun) continues to search for the island, unaware of betrayal looming close. Watch the latest trailer of 'Squid Game 3' here: The public response to the trailer has been overwhelmingly emotional and eager. One fan wrote, 'Teleport me to June 27th. I want to watch it as soon as possible (sic),' while another said, 'They really saved the emotional knockout for the finale… I'm not okay (sic).' Others praised the quality and drama teased in the trailer, calling it 'absolute cinema (sic).' A comment summed up the anticipation best: 'Can't wait for Squid Game 3. Hoping it to be better (sic).' There's also a sense of nostalgia, with one fan commenting, 'I would like to buy the series please and thank you. I never want to lose my Squid Game memories (sic).' As the countdown begins, Squid Game 3 is already shaping up to be a major streaming event, promising to bring closure to one of Netflix's most talked-about shows. Tune in to Netflix on June 27, 2025, to watch what happens.


Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Park Gyu Young charms fans: Fluent English wows at London premiere; joins Lee Jung Jae and Lee Byung Hun for ‘Squid Game 3' debut
Park Gyu Young for Squid Games 3 Premeir Korean actress Park Gyu Young is making waves for her fluent English and international appeal following her appearance at the high-profile premiere of 'Squid Game 3' in London. The exclusive event held on June 12 KST brought together director Hwang Dong Hyuk and leading actors Lee Jung Jae , Lee Byung Hun , and Park Gyu Young, drawing attention from global fans and media alike. According to a report by Allkpop, the London red carpet event was part of Netflix's worldwide rollout campaign for the highly anticipated third and final season of the mega-hit series 'Squid Game,' which is set to premiere on June 27. During the premiere, the cast and director participated in a Q&A session, offering sneak peeks into season 3's storyline and behind-the-scenes experiences from filming. Lee Byung Hun brings Hollywood flair, but Park Gyu Young turns heads. While Lee Byung Hun, who has an extensive Hollywood resume, was expected to carry the international spotlight, it was Park Gyu Young who captured the admiration of fans and interviewers alike. The actress known for her performances in Korean dramas like 'Celebrity' and 'Sweet Home' stood out for her fluent English, responding to questions with clarity, confidence, and grace. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Her thoughtful interaction with the audience and press has fueled positive reactions online, with fans applauding her poise and linguistic skill. Many praised her for seamlessly transitioning into the global entertainment scene and expressed hope that this marks the beginning of her journey into Hollywood. Anticipation builds ahead of the final season premiere. As the show gears up for the global release of 'Squid Game 3,' excitement is mounting around what the show's conclusion will deliver. With the creators promising new twists and intense drama, Park Gyu Young's expanding presence has become another reason for fans to tune in. Her rising international profile, coupled with the series' global influence, hints at promising future opportunities for the actress beyond Korean television. The event in London not only celebrated the end of a record-breaking series but also introduced a new wave of Korean talent ready to shine on a worldwide stage.