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K-Explosion! Must-Watch K-Dramas & Variety Shows on Viu This June

Jun 09, 2023 by Kitty Elicay-Carpena

3 min read

We’re almost halfway through the year, but Korean dramas and variety shows just keep coming. This June, we’ve got a wonderful mix of thrilling revenge titles that will have you at the edge of your seats, plus exciting variety shows that will warm your hearts and stomachs. Bookmark this page and start streaming these shows on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!

Get ready for something incredible

Delightfully Deceitful

Now Streaming

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Actor Kim Dong-wook is on a roll this year as he acts in another series right after My Perfect Stranger. This time, he stars in a thrilling revenge drama opposite Chun Woo-hee, who plays Lee Ro-woom, a genius con artist who was sent to jail and branded an evil psychopath. As a result, she lacks empathy and uses her talents as a con artist to seek retribution now that she’s out of prison. Meanwhile, Kim Dong-wook plays Han Moo-young, an overly empathetic lawyer with a strong sense of justice. The two form an unlikely alliance to take down the forces of evil. Watch the trailer for Delightfully Deceitful below and catch it on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!

 

Numbers

Streams from June 24

 

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INFINITE’s Kim Myung-soo (L) is back! He stars in Numbers as Jang Ho-woo, an accountant working in the prestigious Taeil Accounting Firm. As he is the only employee in the company without a college degree, the drama will follow his life story as he fights against the injustices he receives inside the firm. Joining him in the series are Choi Min-soo and Choi Jin-hyuk, the vice-president of Taeil Accounting Firm, and the vice-president's son, respectively. This is Kim Myung-soo’s first acting project after returning from the military, so expectations are high, but we’re sure he won’t disappoint! Watch the trailer for Numbers below and catch it on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!

 

Durian’s Affair

Streams from June 25

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Get ready for another time-traveling melodrama with a dose of makjang! In Durian’s Affair, two ladies from a noble family in the Joseon Dynasty find themselves in a bizarre but fated love story when they suddenly travel to the year 2023 and get entangled with two wealthy men. Actresses Park Joo-mi and Choi Myung-gil star as the time-traveling Du Ri-an and Baek Do-i, with actors Kim Min-jun, Jeon No-min, and Ji Young-san rounding up the ensemble. With veteran makjang writer Im Sung Han at the helm, expect dramatic plot twists and an entertaining ride ahead. Watch the trailer for Durian’s Affair below and catch it on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!


Dancing Queens on the Road

Now Streaming

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South Korea’s legendary female singers in one variety show? Sign us up! Lee Hyori, BoA, MAMAMOO’s Hwasa, Uhm Jung-hwa, and Kim Wan-sun join forces on Dancing Queens on the Road, a variety show where the five artists embark on a nationwide tour to capture their fans’ hearts. Each performance will be based on a special theme highlighting each artist’s unique style and featuring special guests to make each episode even more exciting. Watch the teaser for Dancing Queens on the Road below and catch it on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!


Queendom Puzzle

Streams from June 14

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After the success of Queendom comes this spin-off reality survival show that will form a global project girl group from members of girl groups and solo female artists who have already debuted. The lineup includes former CLC member Yeeun, former MOMOLAND member JooE, Lovelyz’s Kei, Cherry Bullet’s Jiwon, Bora, Chaerin, AOA’s Dohwa, Weki Meki’s Elly, and more. Queendom Puzzle will be hosted by Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, who also hosted the previous seasons. Watch the teaser for Queendom Puzzle below and catch it on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!


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