K-drama fans, get ready — 2026 is officially shaping up to be a golden year for Korean entertainment. With an exciting slate of confirmed releases, long-awaited reunions, star-studded casts, and hit show sequels, the upcoming year promises a non-stop feast of romance, thrillers, fantasy, and reality drama. If 2025 was big, 2026 is set to be even bigger.
Leading the wave is Boyfriend on Demand, starring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Seo In Guk — a pairing already sparking massive buzz. Romance lovers can also look forward to Take Charge of My Heart with Kim Young Kwang and Chae Soo Bin, and Our Sticky Love featuring Jung Hae In and Ha Young.
For fans of powerhouse storytelling, Tantara brings together Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo in what’s expected to be one of the year’s most prestigious drama events. The Scandal pairs Son Ye Jin, Ji Chang Wook, and Nana in a tale that promises intrigue, passion, and betrayal. Meanwhile, Pavane starring Ko Ah Sung, Moon Sang Min, and Byun Yo Han hints at emotionally rich, character-driven drama.
Thriller lovers are equally spoiled. Notes From The Last Row with Choi Min Sik and Choi Hyun Wook, Mousetrap starring Sol Kyung Gu and Ryu Jun Yeol, and Dead End Job featuring Lee Jae Wook, Go Min Si, Kim Min Ha, and Lee Hee Joon all promise intense, edge-of-your-seat storytelling. Adding to the excitement, Bloodhounds 2 reunites Lee Sang Yi, Woo Do Hwan, and Rain for another round of action-packed crime drama.
Historical and fantasy drama fans can mark their calendars for The East Palace with Nam Joo Hyuk, Roh Yoon Seo, and Cho Seung Woo, while The WONDERfools unites Park Eun Bin, Cha Eun Woo, Choi Dae Hoon, and Im Seong Jae in a series shrouded in mystery and charm.
Other intriguing titles include Road (Working Title) with Son Suk Ku and Eita Nagayama, The Art of Sarah starring Shin Hae Sun and Lee Jun Hyuk, Teach You A Lesson with Kim Mu Yeol and Lee Sang Min, Husbands in Action featuring Jin Sun Kyu and Gong Myung, and If Wishes Could Kill led by Jeon So Young and Kang Mina.
Reality and variety show fans also have plenty to celebrate. Agents of Mystery 2, starring Lee Yong Jin, John Park, Lee Hye Ri, Kim Do Hoon, and aespa’s Karina, has been confirmed for a second season. Legendary producer Na PD will appear in the adventurous new program Ready or Not: Texas, while a first look at Single’s Inferno 5 — with panellists Hong Jin Kyung, Lee Da Hee, Kyuhyun, Hanhae, and Dex — has already ignited anticipation.
With this dazzling lineup, one thing is certain — 2026 will be the year K-dramas dominate screens and hearts worldwide.
