Cover If your watchlist requires an upgrade, skip the aimless scrolling and stream the best K-dramas available on the service this season (Photo: IMDb)
If your watchlist requires an upgrade, skip the aimless scrolling and stream the best K-dramas available on the service this season (Photo: IMDb)
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Looking for the best K-dramas on Disney+? These nine series should be at the top of your June watchlist
If your watchlist is starting to look a little empty, June brings a fresh batch of Korean dramas worth adding to the queue. Disney+ continues to build its K-drama library with a mix of new releases, returning favourites and highly anticipated originals, giving viewers plenty of options across different genres. This month’s line-up includes everything from military comedies and medical romances to crime thrillers, political dramas and webtoon adaptations. Some series are perfect for a weekend binge, while others are designed to keep viewers coming back each week for new episodes. Whether you're in the mood for suspense, romance, action or character-driven storytelling, there is no shortage of choices. Here are the best K-dramas to watch on Disney+ this June.
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‘Doctor on the Edge’
Above Lee Jae-wook and Shin Ye-eun headline ‘Doctor on the Edge’, a medical romance following a former plastic surgeon adapting to a remote island assignment alongside a secretive nurse
This medical romance drama focuses on the professional banishment of Do Ji-ui, played by Lee Jae-wook, a former university hospital plastic surgeon who transitions to work as a public health doctor to fulfil his mandatory military service. Desperate to avoid an island posting due to past trauma related to the sea, he is nevertheless assigned to Pyeongdong-do, a remote and isolated island village known for difficult conditions. There he encounters a secretive former university hospital nurse, brought to life by Shin Ye-eun. Alongside characters portrayed by Hong Min-gi, Lee Soo-kyung and Kim Yoon-woo, the duo manages constant medical emergencies, helping the isolated community while addressing their own emotional wounds.
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‘Perfect Crown’
Above IU and Byeon Woo-seok lead this contemporary palace drama where love and duty collide under the public spotlight
Set within an alternative, modern-day 21st-century constitutional monarchy, this romantic comedy stars IU as Seong Hui-ju, a wealthy chaebol heiress who faces social stigma due to her commoner, out-of-wedlock status. In a strategic bid to secure her position and overcome societal biases, she approaches Grand Prince I-an, played by Byeon Woo-seok, at a royal banquet with a proposal for a contract marriage. The narrative tracks their business-like arrangement as it disrupts the Grand Prince's highly predictable life. The series balances luxury high-society expectations with political interference from characters portrayed by Noh Sang-hyun and Gong Seung-yeon.
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‘Our Movie’
Above ‘Our Movie’ stars Namkoong Min and Jeon Ye-been in a slow-burn melodrama about the deep collaborative bond that forms between a meticulous director and a terminally ill actress
This slow-burn melodrama chronicles the intersecting lives of Lee Je-ha, a meticulous film director played by Namkoong Min, and Lee Da-eum, an aspiring actress brought to life by Jeon Ye-been. Despite her difficult medical diagnosis and ongoing hospital treatment for a terminal illness, Da-eum maintains a highly positive demeanor. The plot details the collaborative relationship that forms between the filmmaker and his terminal subject as they work together to create a movie, exploring themes of mortality and artistic dedication. The emotional vulnerability of the story is further grounded by performances from Lee Seol and Seo Hyun-woo.
‘In Your Radiant Season’
Above Chae Jong-hyeop and Lee Sung-kyung lead the emotional narrative of ‘In Your Radiant Season’, exploring the recovery and connection between an injured man and an animation designer
This romance drama follows the life of Seon Woo-chan, played by Chae Jong-hyeop, a man who loses his hearing and memory following an unfortunate accident. His path crosses with an animation designer named Song Ha-ran, portrayed by Lee Sung-kyung, who becomes a central figure in his slow recovery process. The narrative explores how the two main characters interact within their respective social and family circles, navigating personal isolation and corporate realities. Han Ji-hyun, Lee Mi-sook and Kang Seok-woo round out the ensemble, adding depth to the emotional healing that occurs over the course of changing seasons.
‘Gold Land’
Above ‘Gold Land’ features Park Bo-young as an airport worker forced onto the run after accidentally discovering a vehicle loaded with smuggled gold bars
This high-stakes crime thriller tracks Kim Hee-joo, played by Park Bo-young, a young woman whose prospects seem to improve after landing a desirable position at an international airport. Her life becomes chaotic when she accidentally discovers a van filled with smuggled gold bars worth 60 billion won. This discovery immediately turns her into a fugitive, forcing her to run from dangerous criminal syndicates. The plot involves an intense pursuit featuring Kim Sung-cheol as an honest yet mysterious criminal operative, Lee Hyun-wook as a tenacious detective, and Kim Hee-won, Moon Jeong-hee and Lee Kwang-soo as volatile elements within the chasing pack.
‘A Shop for Killers’
Above Action thriller ‘A Shop for Killers’ follows Kim Hye-jun as a student defending her late uncle’s weapons repository from lethal mercenaries
Before Season 2 arrives, now is an ideal time to revisit A Shop for Killers. This action thriller centers on Jeong Ji-an, played by Kim Hye-jun, a college student raised by her quiet uncle, Jeong Jin-man, portrayed by Lee Dong-wook, after the deaths of her parents. When Jin-man reportedly commits suicide, Ji-an returns to his home and is immediately targeted by heavily armed assassins. She discovers that her uncle's seemingly ordinary online shopping site is actually a secure dark-web repository for illegal weapons used by a global network. Ji-an must rely on the survival training her uncle secretly provided to defend the warehouse against adversaries played by Seo Hyun-woo, Jo Han-sun, Park Ji-bin and Geum Hae-na.
‘Made in Korea’
Above ‘Made in Korea’ stars Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung in a period political drama tracking a fierce rivalry for economic and state control during the 1970s
Set against the turbulent backdrop of South Korea during the 1970s, this expensive period political drama explores a fierce rivalry driven by wealth, power and state control. Hyun Bin stars as Baek Gi-tae, an overly ambitious figure who is deeply embedded in the era's economic underbelly, craving absolute control. Standing directly in his path is Jang Gun-yeong, a prosecutor portrayed by Jung Woo-sung, who is known for fearsome tenacity and highly calculated instincts. When a massive historical incident alters the political landscape, a dangerous battle of wits ensues between the two men, drawing in secondary characters played by Woo Do-hwan, Won Ji-an, Seo Eun-soo, Cho Yeo-jung and Jung Sung-il. A second season is already part of Disney+’s upcoming slate.
With several high-budget productions concluding and new weekly series premiering, streaming platforms are consistently rotating their featured catalogs. Subscribing to select services provides direct access to these international broadcasts, making it simple to track seasonal releases. These entries represent the best K-dramas currently driving viewership metrics on the platform.
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Chonx Tibajia is a senior editor at Tatler Asia’s T-Labs team, where she writes widely on lifestyle subjects including beauty, style, entertainment and travel. She has a long career in journalism, including roles as a columnist at The Philippine Star, and is the founder of the creative platform Pineappleversed. Beyond Tatler, her bylines appear in regional lifestyle and business publications, showcasing a broad portfolio that spans beauty trends, travel guides and culture pieces.
