Netflix has made headlines by unveiling its ambitious 2026 Korean drama lineup, featuring an all-star cast, massive production scale, and a wide variety of genres. Released via a tarot card-themed video on Netflix Korea’s official YouTube channel, the showcase has ignited major excitement among fans.
Among the standout titles in romance is Can This Love Be Translated?, starring Kim Seon-ho as a polyglot interpreter and Go Youn-jung as a top star navigating cultural and linguistic misunderstandings. The show is penned by the famed Hong sisters, promising emotional depth and a triangle romance.
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Seo In-guk headline Boyfriend on Demand, where a webtoon PD turns to a dating app and meets perfect virtual boyfriends. The clash between fantasy and reality sets the stage for charming chaos.
In Take Charge of My Heart, Chae Soo-bin and Kim Young-kwang star in a fantasy romance about a chaebol heir with an artificial heart who must “recharge” through a unique connection. Directed by Park Soo-won, this webtoon adaptation adds a sci-fi twist.
Jung Hae-in and Ha Young pair up in Our Sticky Love, a romantic comedy about an amnesiac prosecutor and a boxing coach who claims to be her boyfriend, blending humor with intense chemistry.
Legendary writer Noh Hee-kyung returns with Show Business, starring Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo. Set in Korea’s 1960s-80s entertainment world, the series follows the rags-to-riches story of a tenacious woman.
In the suspense drama Notes from the Last Row, Choi Min-sik and rising actor Choi Hyun-wook explore the obsessive relationship between a grumpy professor and a brilliant student, adapted from a Spanish play.
The Scandal, starring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana, is a Joseon-era love wager romance led by director Jung Ji-woo. It promises forbidden desire and elegant visuals.
Sol Kyung-gu and Ryu Jun-yeol lead Mousetrap, a thriller about a mysterious man who steals the life of a reclusive author. The psychological battle between two acting heavyweights will be a highlight.
Son Suk-ku takes the lead in crime drama Road (working title), which tracks cross-border serial murders. Directed by D.P.’s Han Jun-hee and based on a webtoon, this series is one to watch.
Shin Hye-sun and Lee Jun-hyuk play cat-and-mouse in The Art of Sarah, a thriller about elite con artists. Meanwhile, Dead-End Job, featuring Lee Jae-wook and Go Min-si, is a horror-fantasy about students in grueling part-time jobs.
Action fans can anticipate explosive sequels like Bloodhounds 2 with Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi, and Teach You a Lesson, where Kim Mu-yeol and Lee Sung-min battle to restore teacher authority. The WONDERfools, set in 1999 and starring Cha Eun-woo and Park Eun-bin, follows quirky superhumans who fight evil in a comic-action twist.
In the occult-mystery space, The East Palace has attracted attention with its cast: Cho Seung-woo, Nam Joo-hyuk, and Roh Yoon-seo. The story revolves around a swordsman who can kill ghosts and a palace maid who hears them, tasked with uncovering a royal curse. Nam Joo-hyuk plays Gucheon, while Roh portrays Saeng-gang, and Cho Seung-woo plays the complex king who summons them.
On the variety side, hit dating reality show Single’s Inferno returns for Season 5, offering bold romantic choices on the infamous “Hell Island.”
Netflix’s film offerings also impress. Husbands in Action, starring Jin Seon-kyu and Gong Myung, is a comedy-action about men rescuing their kidnapped wives. Pavane, featuring Go Ah-sung, Byun Yo-han, and Moon Sang-min, focuses on bonding among department store employees.
The lineup was introduced in a playful video hosted by Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung, giving fans a sneak peek into what may be Netflix Korea’s most thrilling year yet.
Sources: Wikitree