Upcoming June K-Dramas 2026
Doctor on the Edge - ENA/Disney+
Where to Watch
Adapted from Kim Tae-pung's webtoon "Doctor Jonbeo" (Endurance Doctor), this medical romance premiered on ENA on June 1, 2026, airing every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 KST. International viewers can stream the series on Disney+ across multiple regions, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. The drama is also available on Hulu for U.S. audiences and on Genie TV for South Korean viewers.
Plot Overview
Do Ji-ui, a plastic surgeon at a university hospital, resigns to work as a public health doctor, which counts toward his mandatory military service. Haunted by deep trauma involving the sea, he hopes to avoid an island posting but finds himself assigned to Pyeondongdo, a remote island that every public health doctor wants to avoid. The isolation presents more than geographical challenges. From his first day, strange and unsettling events begin to unfold around the island's health center.
On Pyeondongdo, Ji-ui meets Yuk Ha-ri, a nurse who left a mainland university hospital to work at the island's public health center. Beneath her gentle demeanor and warm smile, she hides a secret past. Strangely, she appears at Ji-ui's side whenever his fear overwhelms him. As the only medical professionals the residents can rely on, the two navigate life-threatening emergencies, difficult patients, and the emotional burden of serving a forgotten community surrounded by the sea.
The island initially appears peaceful, but Ji-ui soon discovers nonstop crises and unpredictable residents who reshape his perspective. Through caring for the islanders and listening to their stories, he begins to understand Ha-ri's pain and discovers compassion he didn't know he possessed. The series explores whether a man trapped by his past and a woman desperate to escape her present can find love and healing in their shared isolation.
Cast and Crew
Lee Myung-woo directs the series, with Kim Ji-soo handling the screenplay adaptation. Lee Jae-wook stars as Do Ji-ui, the former plastic surgeon who gradually overcomes his aversion to island life through his work treating local residents. After his recent appearance in "Boyfriend on Demand," Lee returns to medical territory with this role.
Shin Ye-eun, who last appeared in "A Hundred Memories" and "The Murky Stream," plays Yook Ha-ri. Her character moves from a university hospital to the public health center, and beneath her gentle exterior, she harbors secrets that connect to her past. The supporting cast includes Hong Min-gi as Hyun Chi-yeon, a fellow public health doctor who develops an unspoken rivalry with Ji-ui over Ha-ri.
Lee Soo-kyung portrays Uhm Jeong-seon, a Pyeondongdo native working as a nurse in the Oriental Medicine Department. Her deep connection to the island may help uncover some of its mysteries. Kim Yoon-woo plays Yong Joo-cheon, a traditional Korean medicine doctor serving the island's residents. Additional cast members include Joo In-young as Hwang Shin-hye, an experienced nurse who has worked at the Pyeondongdo Health Center for 15 years, Lee Yoon-mi as Hong Geum-ja, owner of the Imokase Sashimi Restaurant, and Jung Ae-yeon in an undisclosed role.
Release Schedule and Episodes
The series consists of 12 episodes, with new episodes releasing weekly until the finale airs on July 7, 2026. Episodes 1 through 6 became available between June 1 and June 16, 2026.
Teach You a Lesson - Netflix
Where to Watch
Based on the Naver webtoon "Get Schooled" by Chae Yong-taek and Han Ga-ram, this action school drama released exclusively on Netflix on June 5, 2026. The series streams as a limited series across Netflix's global platform.
Plot Overview
The Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB) operates as a fictional government agency created to protect victims of bullying and restore order when students, teachers, or parents cross boundaries. Unlike typical school interventions, the bureau holds legal authority to use any form of measure, including physical force and psychological pressure, to discipline students and reform the school system.
ERPB inspector Na Hwa-jin receives dispatch orders to various educational institutions where he dismantles hierarchies established by delinquent students and addresses administrative corruption. Recruited after serving in a highly secretive, specialized sector of the military, Hwa-jin brings an unshakeable ease and serious combat skills to his role as the agency's most valuable asset. Accompanied by investigator Im Han-rim and officer Bong Geun-dae, he utilizes state-sanctioned immunity to neutralize school gangs and restore order.
The situations handled by the ERPB extend beyond basic schoolyard conflicts. Cases involve serious psychological and physical abuse with devastating consequences. Each case presents different challenges, from spoiled children of powerful politicians to elite school conspiracies, teen influencers spreading false claims, and exploitative school gangs operating with impunity.
The series achieved strong global and local success, ranking in Netflix's Top 10 in over 85 countries, including major markets such as the United States, Japan, India, Canada, South Korea, Australia, and the Philippines. In South Korea, lead actor Kim Mu-yeol topped cast rankings, whereas the series itself placed No. 2 in TV-OTT drama buzz during its debut week. The show recorded an opening-week buzz score of 54,881, the highest for any Netflix original in 2026.
Cast and Crew
Hong Jong-chan directs the series, reuniting with actors Kim Mu-yeol and Lee Sung-min after their collaboration on "Juvenile Justice" (2022). Lee Nam-kyu, Kim Da-hee, and Moon Jong-ho serve as writers.
Kim Mu-yeol stars as Na Hwa-jin, the former military operative who now works as an ERPB inspector restoring justice to bullying victims. Lee Sung-min portrays Choi Gang-seok, the minister of education and ERPB founder who employs an exceptionally skilled team of special agents and remains fiercely committed to protecting students.
Jin Ki-joo plays Im Han-rim, another former military operative who takes pleasure in her inspector role. Described as the team's loose cannon, she uses any intimidation techniques she deems appropriate to keep bullies in line. Pyo Ji-hoon (P.O) appears as Bong Geun-dae, the ERPB's deputy director who functions more as tech specialist than muscle, frequently going undercover for operations.
Supporting cast includes Kim Jong-soo as Assemblyman Hwang Gi-tae and Lee Bong-joon as Cho Gyu-cheol, a student at Ga Yun.
Release Schedule and Episodes
The limited series consists of 10 episodes, all released on June 5, 2026. Episode runtimes range from 52 minutes to 72 minutes.
Episode | Runtime | Synopsis |
1 | 52m | Hwa-jin takes control of a school plagued by a powerful politician's spoiled son |
2 | 57m | Hwa-jin uses special ops skills to handle a school gang with Geun-dae's help |
3 | 1h 12m | Han-rim confronts a teen influencer spreading false claims about teachers |
4 | 1h 8m | Gang-seok faces political attacks while the team investigates why a student attacked a teacher |
5 | 1h 6m | Hwa-jin becomes a substitute teacher to help an overwhelmed elementary educator |
6 | 1h 9m | Four juvenile delinquents receive a harsh reality check from the team |
7 | 1h 4m | Geun-dae goes undercover as Hwang Gi-tae undermines the bureau politically |
8 | 1h 8m | Hwa-jin investigates a collapsed pre-med student and his obsessive mother |
9 | 1h 7m | Han-rim adopts a new persona as Cho Gyu-cheol's return threatens the bureau |
10 | 1h 1m | The team goes rogue to expose a deadly conspiracy after public backlash |
See You at Work Tomorrow! - tvN/Prime Video
Where to Watch
Studio Dragon and Kross Pictures adapted McQueen Studio's hit Kakao webtoon "Back to Work!" into this workplace romantic comedy. The webtoon, which ran from January 26, 2020, to April 21, 2024, amassed 200 million cumulative views. The series premieres on tvN on June 22, 2026, airing every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 KST. Domestic viewers can stream episodes on TVING and Wavve, whereas Prime Video handles global distribution across more than 240 countries and territories.
Plot Overview
Cha Ji-yoon, a seventh-year product planner at Saeum Electronics, faces professional exhaustion and a career plateau. After a painful breakup, she has sworn off dating and now lives for efficiency, deadlines, and the simple pleasure of fried chicken and beer after clocking out on time. To navigate internal departmental shifts, she begins working under Kang Si-woo, a department manager known around the office as "Three-No Man": No smiles, no small talk, no apologies.
Si-woo maintains a disciplined lifestyle and blunt communication style that earned him a reputation as the most prickly person at work. Despite his cold exterior and terrifying reputation, Ji-yoon discovers warmth and deep consideration beneath his stern words. The series depicts how these contrasting personalities create tension, humor, and heart-fluttering moments as they become each other's irreplaceable anchor.
The supporting storyline follows Yoon No-ah, a five-year work veteran in the same department who recently ended a long-term relationship. She seeks a fresh start and encounters a new romantic interest, Lee Jae-in, a younger man who pursues her. Equally, the series introduces Jo Ga-eul, an aspiring singer who happens to be Ji-yoon's first love and potentially threatens the budding office romance.
Cast and Crew
Cho Eun-sol directs the series, with previous credits including "Perfect Shot" and "My Beautiful Apartment". Kim Kyung-min, co-writer of "Born Again," adapted the screenplay. Producers Yu Seul-ki, Kim Sun-tae, and Lee Ji-yoon oversee production.
Seo In-guk stars as Kang Si-woo, the emotionally restrained team leader who is often misunderstood because of his cold demeanor but proves devoted to his team. Park Ji-hyun plays Cha Ji-yoon, representing working adults who keep moving forward even when passion fades. Kang Mi-na portrays Yoon No-ah, coupled with Won Gyu-bin as Lee Jae-in and Choi Kyung-hoon as Jo Ga-eul. Yoo Sung-joo appears as Cha Yeong-muk, Ji-yoon's father.
Release Schedule and Episodes
The 12-episode series begins its run on June 22, 2026.
Episode | Air Date | Day |
Episode 1 | June 22, 2026 | Monday |
Episode 2 | June 23, 2026 | Tuesday |
Episode 3 | June 29, 2026 | Monday |
Episode 4 | June 30, 2026 | Tuesday |
Episodes 5-12 | July 2026 | Monday & Tuesday |
Agent Kim Reactivated (Manager Kim) - SBS/Netflix
Where to Watch
Netflix confirmed Agent Kim Reactivated will simulcast internationally, with the first episode releasing on June 27, 2026. The series broadcasts in South Korea on SBS, premiering on June 26 and airing every Friday and Saturday at 21:50-23:10. The show takes over SBS' Friday and Saturday time slot previously occupied by My Royal Nemesis. Netflix subscribers across global regions can stream episodes weekly rather than in a full-season drop.
Plot Overview
Adapted from the Naver webtoon Manager Kim by Jeong Jong-taek and Toy, this revenge thriller follows Kim Do-hyeon, known as Manager Kim, a former covert operative who worked between North and South Korea. After retiring to fulfill his late wife's wishes, he lives as an ordinary employee at a small savings bank and raises his daughter Min-ji as a single father. His existence in South Korea functions as a time bomb that should not be revealed, especially since North Korea lists him on their most wanted blacklist.
His carefully constructed quiet life shatters when Min-ji suddenly disappears. After discovering his daughter was kidnapped, Kim becomes merciless in his search for information. He utilizes his past combat training and elite skills to rescue her, not hesitating to reveal the secret identity he worked so hard to hide. His sudden activity draws attention from the National Special Missions Bureau. Media and production sources have frequently compared the premise to the Hollywood film Taken.
During his search, Kim aligns with two other fathers who share his background as former operatives: Seong Han-su, a highly skilled former secret agent and Taekwondo gold medalist who now runs a martial arts dojang for children, and Park Jin-cheol, a former elite combat veteran once referred to as a "god of war". The trio faces opposition from construction executive Joo Gang-chan, who relies on wealth and violence to achieve his goals. Additional complications arise from Sang-ah, Kim's workplace colleague who harbors a hidden secret, and Kang Seong, a North Korean agent dispatched to South Korea on a classified mission.
Cast and Crew
Lee Seung Young directs the series, with previous credits including Wonderful World. Nam Dae Joong wrote the screenplay, known for the 2023 film Love Reset. Hong Sung Chang and Kim Bo Ram serve as producers.
So Ji Sub stars as Kim Do-hyeon, the former secret intelligence agent operating under the codename 'CODE-66'. His only previous Netflix project was the role of Nam Gi Jun in Mercy for None. Choi Dae Hoon plays Seong Han-su, Tae-hoon's father. The actor most recently appeared in The WONDERfools and previously starred in Netflix shows including Pro Bono, When Life Gives You Tangerines, Captivating the King, Racket Boys, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, and Crash Landing on You.
Yoon Kyung Ho portrays Park Jin-cheol, Da-bin's father. He previously played a lead role in The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call and supporting roles in All of Us Are Dead, Green Mother's Club, and Itaewon Class. Joo Sang Wook appears as Joo Gang-chan, the chairman of Juhak Construction. His only Netflix role to date was a guest appearance in the first season of Alchemy of Souls.
Son Na Eun plays Jung Sang-a, Kim's workplace colleague with concealed secrets. She appeared in one Netflix series, playing a guest role in The Tale of Lady Ok, and has played lead roles in Agency, Ghost Doctor, Dinner Mate, and Cinderella and the Four Knights.
Supporting cast includes Kim Sung Kyu as Park Gang Seong, a North Korean secret agent, Won Hyun Joon as Kang Guk Cheol, a South Korean secret agent, Choi Bum Ho as General Jang, and Lee Jae Yong as Ri Eung Ryeong, a North Korean army lieutenant.
Release Schedule and Episodes
The series consists of 10 episodes, with each episode running approximately 60 minutes. New episodes release weekly until the series finale on July 25, 2026.
Episode | SBS Air Date | Netflix Release |
Episode 1 | June 26, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
Episode 2 | June 27, 2026 | June 28, 2026 |
Episode 3 | July 3, 2026 | July 4, 2026 |
Episode 4 | July 4, 2026 | July 5, 2026 |
Episode 5 | July 10, 2026 | July 11, 2026 |
Episode 6 | July 11, 2026 | July 12, 2026 |
Episode 7 | July 17, 2026 | July 18, 2026 |
Episode 8 | July 18, 2026 | July 19, 2026 |
Episode 9 | July 24, 2026 | July 25, 2026 |
Episode 10 (Finale) | July 25, 2026 | July 26, 2026 |
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