K-drama fans are already looking forward to 2026, and new shows are being announced steadily. Below is the full list of confirmed, expected, and rumored Korean dramas releasing in 2026.
This page will help you track cast, plot, channels, and release dates as updates drop.
CONFIRMED 2026 K-DRAMAS
(These have verified production details and official release windows.)
1. The Judge Returns
Cast: Ji Sung, Park Hee-soon, Won Jin-ah, Baek Jin-hee
Release Date: January 2, 2026
Network: MBC
Genre: Legal, Thriller
Summary: A dark courtroom story following the return of a brilliant judge facing corruption and moral conflict.
2. To My Beloved Thief
Cast: Nam Ji-hyun, Moon Sang-min
Release Date: January 3, 2026
Network: KBS2
Genre: Romance, Crime
Summary: A love story between a detective and the thief who once stole her heart.
3. Brave New World
Cast: Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Seung-jo, Lee Se-hee
Release Date: First half of 2026
Network: SBS
Genre: Sci-fi, Thriller
Summary: A futuristic world where technology controls emotions and identities.
4. Spring Fever
Cast: Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Joo-bin, Cha Seo-won, Jo Joon-young
Release Date: First half of 2026
Network: tvN
Genre: Romance, Melodrama
Summary: A slow-burn romance wrapped in healing and emotional awakening.
5. Perfect Crown
Cast: IU, Byeon Woo-seok, Noh Sang-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon
Release Date: First half of 2026
Network: MBC
Genre: Historical, Romance
Summary: A princess fights political battles and personal destiny.
6. Human From Today
Cast: Kim Hye-yoon, Lomon
Release Date: 2026
Network: SBS
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery
Summary: A woman meets a stranger claiming to be from the future.
7. Portraits of Delusion (Delusion)
Cast: Bae Suzy, Kim Seon-ho
Release Date: Second half of 2026
Network: Disney+
Genre: Thriller, Psychological
Summary: A psychologist becomes obsessed with a case involving a charismatic but dangerous man.
8. The Remarried Empress
Cast: Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, Lee Se-young
Release Date: Second half of 2026
Network: Disney+
Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Summary: A queen fights betrayal and political chaos after her remarriage.
9. Gold Land
Cast: Park Bo-young, Kim Sung-cheol, Lee Kwang-soo, Moon Jung-hee
Release Date: 2026
Network: Disney+
Genre: Crime, Fantasy
Summary: A woman who can sense death gets involved in a gold-smuggling crime ring.
10. Yumi’s Cells Season 3
Cast: Kim Go-eun, Kim Jae-won, Jo Hye-jung
Release Date: 2026
Network: TVING
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Summary: Yumi continues her emotional and romantic journey with her adorable Cells.
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CONFIRMED 2026 SEASONS / RENEWALS
11. A Shop for Killers — Season 2
Cast: Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye-joon
Release Date: 2026
Network: Disney+
Genre: Action, Thriller
