New Korean Dramas This Week (June 15-21): 10 Must-Watch K-Dramas on Netflix and OTT Platforms

This week is packed with exciting K-drama releases, but it also marks the end of the road for two popular series. While fans prepare to bid farewell to Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun’s My Royal Nemesis and Park Ji Hoon’s The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, several ongoing dramas are heating up with new episodes. From medical romance and fantasy revenge stories to BL dramas and family sagas, there’s plenty to add to your watchlist between June 15 and June 21, 2026.

1. Doctor on the Edge (Disney+)

Release Date: Episode 5 on June 15, Episode 6 on June 16

Lee Jae Wook returns to the small screen with Doctor on the Edge, alongside Shin Ye Eun, Hong Min Ki, Lee Soo Kyung, and Kim Yoon Woo. The medical rom-com follows a public health doctor and a nurse who are reassigned to a remote island. As they adapt to island life and care for the local community, they discover touching stories of love, resilience, and compassion. Along the way, their professional partnership slowly blossoms into romance.

2. The Legend of Kitchen Soldier (Viki)

Release Date: Episode 11 on June 15, Episode 12 (Finale) on June 16

Heading into its final week, The Legend of Kitchen Soldier combines military life, fantasy, and comedy. The story revolves around a struggling young man who joins the army as a cook and unexpectedly gains access to a mysterious virtual quest system. What begins as an escape from reality turns into an extraordinary journey as he transforms into a legendary chef while solving problems around the base. The series stars Park Ji Hoon, Yoon Kyung Ho, Han Dong Hee, Lee Hong Nae, and Lee Sang Yi.

3. Pearl in Red (Viki)

Release Date: Episodes 67-70 on June 15, 16, 17, and 18

This revenge thriller follows two women united by tragedy and a shared desire for justice. One lost her twin sister, while the other watched her family suffer because of the powerful Adele Group. Together, they launch a calculated plan to infiltrate the chaebol family, expose long-buried secrets, and take control from within. The cast includes Park Jin Hee, Nam Sang Ji, Kim Kyung Bo, Kang Da Bin, Choi Jae Sung, Kim Hee Jung, and Cheon Hee Joo.

4. Our Happy Days (KBS)

Release Date: Episodes 54-58 on June 15-19

Starring Yoon Jong Hoon, Uhm Hyun Kyung, Shin Jung Yoon, and Yoon Da Young, Our Happy Days tells a multi-generational story about people trying to live life on their own terms. Alongside family drama, the series features a charming romance between a disciplined architect and a cheerful AI developer whose clumsy nature constantly lands her in amusing situations.

5. First Man (MBC)

Release Date: Episodes 127-131 on June 15-19

First Man blends romance, revenge, and family drama through the story of twin sisters separated at birth. One grows up dreaming of running her own restaurant, while the other is raised as a privileged chaebol heiress. Their paths eventually collide through love, betrayal, and a shocking family secret that sets the stage for a long-awaited revenge. The series stars Hahm Eun Jung, Oh Hyun Kyung, Yoon Sun Woo, Park Geon Il, and Kim Min Seol.

6. Love Class 3 (Channel K, Prime Video, Viki)

Release Date: Episode 7 on June 18, Episode 8 on June 19

The latest installment of the popular BL romance franchise follows aspiring K-pop trainees chasing their dreams of stardom. As intense training schedules and industry pressures mount, personal relationships become increasingly complicated. The series stars WAKER’s Saebyeol, Seo Ihan, GHOST9’s Lee Woo Jin, and Petch.

7. The Lie We Lived In (Viki)

Release Date: Episodes 5-6 on June 19

This thriller BL drama centers on a contract killer assigned to eliminate a young man. Things take an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a warm-hearted detective, leading to a forbidden connection that threatens to derail his mission. The cast includes Kim Seung Beom, Kim Gyeong Min, and Lee Jeong Ho.

8. My Royal Nemesis (Netflix)

Release Date: Episode 13 on June 19, Episode 14 (Finale) on June 20

One of the most talked-about fantasy rom-coms of the season wraps up this week. My Royal Nemesis follows a notorious Joseon-era villainess who suddenly wakes up in the body of a struggling modern-day actress. As she navigates a completely unfamiliar world, she finds herself entangled with a cold chaebol heir. What starts as a clash of personalities gradually evolves into a compelling love story. The drama stars Lim Ji Yeon, Heo Nam Jun, and Jang Seung Jo.

9. Fifties Professionals (Viki)

Release Date: Episode 9 on June 19, Episode 10 on June 20

This action-comedy follows three successful professionals who mysteriously find themselves exiled to a remote island at the peak of their careers. Ten years later, unexpected events force them back into action as they uncover the truth behind their sudden disappearance. The series stars Shin Ha Kyun, Oh Jung Se, and Heo Sung Tae.

10. Reborn Rookie (Viki)

Release Date: Episode 7 on June 20, Episode 8 on June 21

Lee Jun Young headlines this fantasy revenge drama alongside Son Hyun Joo, Lee Ju Myoung, Jeon Hye Jin, and Jin Goo. The story follows a powerful business tycoon whose soul is transferred into the body of a young football player after a bizarre accident. Forced to start over from the bottom, he returns to the company he built and discovers that his second chance at life comes with plenty of unexpected twists and comedic chaos.