From Monday, June 17, to Sunday, June 23, 2024, fans can enjoy several new K-drama episode releases this week. Viewers can tune in to their ongoing Korean series that have exciting new plotlines coming up, or they can choose to tune in to this week’s latest release, Scandal, on KBS. Moreover, fans can choose from various genres, including historical, romance, comedy, thriller, and more. These dramas air on television networks and are available on streaming platforms.
Popular ongoing K-dramas also have their scheduled episode releases. These include The Player 2: Master of Swindlers, The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, Uncle Samsik, and others. This week promises a fun binge-ride for viewers with the new KBS daily drama Scandal airing from Monday to Friday. Check out more details about this week’s K-drama episode releases below.
Scandal episodes 1-5 release date, timing on KBS
Scandal is a new KBS daily drama that premiered on Monday, June 17, 2024, with episode 1. Episodes 2 to 5 will be available from Tuesday, June 18, to Friday, June 21, 2024, at 7:50 p.m. KST on KBS2 TV. It is also available to stream on Viki (selected regions). The drama follows the story of Moon Jung-In (Han Chae-Young), who steals all of her husband’s assets and leaves him to become successful. She later meets Seo Jin-Ho (Choi Woong), who looks like her first love. Meanwhile, he is engaged to her stepdaughter, Baek Seol-Ah (Han Bo-Reum).
The Player 2: Master of Swindlers episodes 5, 6 release date, timing on tvN & Viki
The Player 2: Master of Swindlers will release two new episodes, 5 and 6, on Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 8:50 p.m. KST on tvN. Viewers will also be able to stream the series on Viki. The drama follows a group of the best players from different fields, such as scammers, hackers, fighters, and more. Together, they fight against the illegal money accumulated by the rich and elite. The drama stars Song Seung-Hoon, Oh Yeon-Seo, Tae Won-Seok, Lee Si-Eon, and Jang Gyu-Ri, among others.
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon episodes 13, 14 release date, timing on tvN & Viki
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon will release episodes 13 and 14 on Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN. These episodes will also be available to stream on Viki. The story follows popular instructor Seo Hye-Jin (Jung Ryeo-Won), who navigates academic competition as well as her new love in her former student-turned-instructor Lee Joon-Ho (Wi Ha-Joon). The K-drama documents the duo’s shift from a professional to a personal and romantic relationship.
Uncle Samsik episodes 14, 15, 16 release date, timing on Disney Plus
Uncle Samsik is set to release its final three episodes on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 4 p.m. KST on Disney Plus. Set in the turbulent times of 1960s Korea, the series follows the journey of passionate idealist Kim San (Byun Yo-Han), who wishes to secure the country’s financial future. He crosses paths with Park Doo-Chil (Uncle Samsik), who holds the same ideology. The two form an uneasy collaboration and navigate many challenges to complete their mission.
Miss Night and Day episodes 3, 4 release date, timing on JTBC & Netflix
Miss Night and Day will release episodes 3 and 4 on Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. KST on JTBC. Viewers can also stream the episodes on Netflix. The drama follows the story of a woman named Lee Min-Jin, a job seeker. However, just when she is exhausted from landing a perfect job, Min-Jin transforms into her 50-year-old self during the day while returning to her 20s at night. Lee Jung-Eun and Jung Eun-Ji play the older and younger Lee Min-Jin, respectively.
Other popular K-dramas with episode releases this week include My Sweet Mobster (JTBC & Viki), Connection (SBS & Viki), Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale (TVING), Bitter Sweet Hell (MBC & Viki), Crash (ENA & Disney Plus), Dare To Love Me (KBS and Viki), and Beauty and Mr. Romantic (KBS2 and Viki), among others.
