latest updates from the Korean entertainment industry as of June 7, 2025:
K-Drama Highlights
1. Squid Game Season 3
The highly anticipated third season of Squid Game premieres today on Netflix. Returning cast members include Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon, and Lee Byung-hun, with new additions like Im Si-wan and Kang Ha-neul. The series continues its exploration of high-stakes survival games, delving deeper into the mysteries of the organization behind them.
2. Mercy for None
Also released today on Netflix, Mercy for None stars So Ji-sub as a former gangster who returns to the underworld to uncover the truth behind his brother’s mysterious death. The series is based on the popular webtoon Plaza Wars.
3. The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
Premiering on June 9, this drama follows Baek Seol-hee’s quest for revenge against a powerful conglomerate family for the sake of her daughter. The series stars Jang Shin-young and Seo Ha-joon.
4. Head Over Heels
Set to premiere on June 23, this romantic fantasy series features Cho Yi-hyun as a high school student who leads a double life as a shaman. She foresees the death of her classmate and attempts to change his fate.
5. Our Unwritten Seoul
Airing on weekends, this coming-of-age romance stars Park Bo-young and Park Jin-young. The series explores the lives of three individuals navigating love and self-discovery in Seoul.
K-Pop News
1. BTS Members Returning from Military Service
RM, V, Jimin, Jungkook, and Suga are set to be discharged from military service throughout June 2025. This marks the near-complete reunion of BTS, with Jin and J-Hope having already returned.
2. I-DLE’s Comeback
I-DLE released their eighth EP, We Are, on May 19. The album features the lead single “Good Thing” and marks the group’s rebranding from (G)I-DLE to I-DLE.
3. Aespa’s Upcoming Release
Aespa is preparing for a comeback in June 2025, with details about the title and release date reportedly leaked online. Official confirmation from the group’s management is still pending.
Industry News
1. Model Kim Jong Suk’s Passing
The Korean entertainment industry mourns the loss of model Kim Jong Suk, who passed away at the age of 29. Known for his appearance on tvN’s 2022 dating show The Skip Dating, his cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
2. Park Jun Hwi’s Controversy
Actor Park Jun Hwi is embroiled in a scandal after intimate photos and conversations with co-star Woo Jin Young surfaced online, leading to public speculation about his personal life.
For a visual overview of these developments, you might find the following video informative:
The Big Comeback of 2025: Korean Idols and Actors Return from the Army