{"id":420519,"date":"2026-01-21T09:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/420519\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T09:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:27:08","slug":"netflix-unveils-stacked-korean-content-slate-of-33-series-and-films","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/420519\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix Unveils Stacked Korean Content Slate of 33 Series and Films"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tNetflix<\/a> has revealed a full look at its much-anticipated Korean content lineup for 2026.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe streamer unveiled a slate of 33 Korean films and series titles on Wednesday afternoon from Seoul, noting that \u201cK-content remains the most-watched non-English content on Netflix.\u201d The lineup includes everything from a tart romantic comedy starring Blackpink\u2019s Jisoo (Boyfriend on Demand) to a star-studded superhero drama (The Wonderfools, with Park Eun-bin and Cha Eun-woo), returning seasons of unscripted hits like Singles Inferno and Culinary Class Wars, and even some prestige cinema from the great Lee Chang-dong (Possible Love).<\/p>\n

\n\tThe new lineup arrives after a huge 2025 for Korean storytelling on the platform, following the final season of Squid Game, reality favorites like Physical: Asia<\/a> and K-drama breakthroughs such as When Life Gives You Tangerines.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cOver the past five years, more than 210 Korean titles have been ranked in the global top 10,\u201d notes Don Kang, Netflix\u2019s Korean content lead.<\/p>\n

\n\tOther new titles expected to drive viewership and engagement on the world\u2019s dominant streaming service include The East Palace, an action-fantasy drama starring Nam Joo-hyuk as a royal figure confronting a curse at the heart of the Joseon court, and The Scandal, a period romance headlined by Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook that revisits themes of forbidden desire and social transgression in historical Korea. Higher-profile scripted offerings also include Tantara, which pairs Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo in a series set against the \u201creckless and merciless\u201d Korean entertainment industry of the 1960s and \u201980s, written by Our Blues creator Noh Hee-gyoung and directed by Coffee Prince\u2019s Lee Yoon-jung.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe 2026 slate also leans heavily on returning franchises that have already demonstrated repeat viewing and global traction. Netflix confirmed new seasons of unscripted hits, including Singles Inferno, Culinary Class Wars and The Devil\u2019s Plan, as well as follow-ups to scripted performers such as Bloodhounds season two and action-comedy sequel Mission: Cross 2.<\/p>\n

\n\tTogether, the lineup reflects the streamer\u2019s mature position in Korea, boasting a broad range of genres \u2014 from historical drama and romance to competition formats and action \u2014 while pairing new star-driven projects with established franchises that reliably sustain engagement. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe company\u2019s full 2026 Korean slate follows. The project summaries are Netflix\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\t\tSeries\t<\/p>\n

\n\tCan This Love Be Translated?
January 16, 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tCan This Love Be Translated? is an unpredictable romantic comedy that unfolds when multilingual interpreter Joo Ho-jin is assigned to work with global celebrity Cha Mu-hee. The series brings together the legendary Hong Sisters, the writers behind hit romances like Alchemy of Souls, Hotel Del Luna and The Greatest Love, with director Yoo Young-eun (Bloody Heart). Kim Seon-ho (When Life Gives You Tangerines, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, The Childe) stars as Joo Ho-jin, a talented interpreter fluent in multiple languages, from English to Japanese to Italian. Go Youn-jung (Sweet Home, Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow, Moving) plays Cha Mu-hee, a top celeb with an utterly unpredictable charm. Japanese star Sota Fukushi (As the Gods Will, Bleach, I\u2019m Taking the Day Off) makes his first appearance in a Korean production. Lee E-dam (Daily Dose of Sunshine, Black Knight) and Choi Woo-sung (Chief Detective 1958, Melancholia) round out the compelling ensemble.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Yoo Young-eun
Writer: Hong Sisters (Hong Jung-eun, Hong Mi-ran)
Producer: Imaginus, Triii Studio
Cast: Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung, Sota Fukushi, Lee E-dam, Choi Woo-sung<\/p>\n

\n\tNo Tail to Tell
January 16, 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tA love-hate romance unfolds between Eun-ho, a quirky nine-tailed fox desperate not to become human, and Kang Si-yeol, a narcissistic star soccer player. After a sudden accident with Si-yeol turns Eun-ho into an ordinary human, the two crash into each other\u2019s lives in chaotic, funny, and unexpectedly tender ways \u2014 forced into a push-and-pull fate neither of them ever asked for. Kim Hye-yoon of Lovely Runner and Lomon from All Of Us Are Dead return with a delightful, banter-filled romantic comedy.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Kim Jeong-kwon
Writer: Park Chan-young, Jo Ah-young
Producer: StudioS, Binge works
Cast: Kim Hye-yoon, Lomon<\/p>\n

\n\tUndercover Miss Hong
January 17, 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tUndercover Miss Hong is a chaotic \u201890s retro office comedy about Hong Keum-bo, an elite stock market regulator in her thirties who goes undercover as a 20-year-old rookie employee at a shady brokerage firm.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Park Seon-ho
Writer: Moon Hyeon-kyeong
Producer: Celltrion Entertainment, Studio Dragon
Cast: Park Shin-hye, Ko Kyung-pyo, Ha Yoon-kyung, Cho Han-gyeol<\/p>\n

\n\tSingle\u2019s Inferno \u2014 Season 5
January 20, 2026 | Unscripted<\/p>\n

\n\tIt\u2019s the hottest season yet \u2014 Netflix\u2019s most addictive dating reality series returns for its fifth installment. On a remote island, singles must pair up or stay stranded. With the show\u2019s largest cast yet, Season 5 promises more irresistible personalities, heated rivalries, and unpredictable love stories.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Kim Jae-won, Kim Jung-hyun, Park Su-ji
Producer: Sijak Company<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Art of Sarah
February 13, 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Art of Sarah follows Sarah Kim, a woman determined to make a luxurious name for herself\u2014even if her ambitions are built on a lie\u2014and Mu-gyeong, the man relentlessly chasing the truth behind her vanity. Director Kim Jin-min (Extracurricular, My Name) joins forces with cinematographer Ju Sung-rim (The School Nurse Flies, Mask Girl, The Roundup franchise), editor Nam Na-young (Squid Game), and costume supervisor Cho Sang-kyung to present a meticulously crafted series. The series is penned by Chu Song-yeon, whose debut offers a rare combination of a fresh voice and a meticulously woven plot. Shin Hye-sun (Stranger, Welcome to Samdal-ri) takes on the role of Sarah Kim, the regional CEO of a luxury brand whose name is widely recognized, though she herself is surprisingly difficult to meet. Lee Jun-hyuk (Love Scout, Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard) plays Mu-gyeong, a determined detective out to uncover the truth. He pursues the enigmatic Sarah Kim, a woman whose multiple names, ages and careers make her identity almost impossible to pin down.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Kim Jin-min
Writer: Chu Song-yeon
Producer: SLL
Cast: Shin Hye-sun, Lee Jun-hyuk<\/p>\n

\n\tAgents of Mystery \u2014 Season 2
February 2026 | Unscripted<\/p>\n

\n\tJeong Jong-yeon\u2019s adventure-mystery series returns, more evolved than ever. Agents of Mystery follows a team of detectives investigating inexplicable incidents that defy scientific explanation, and Season 2 brings back Lee Yong-jin, John Park, Lee Hyeri, Kim Do-hoon, KARINA, and new team member Gabee. This season will introduce an even bigger universe, upgraded structure and equipment, and unpredictable missions that will fully immerse viewers. Above all, audiences can look forward to the team\u2019s distinctive personalities and chemistry as they solve the bizarre cases.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Jeong Jong-yeon
Producer: TEO
Cast: Lee Yong-jin, John Park, Lee Hyeri, Kim Do-hoon, KARINA, Gabee<\/p>\n

\n\tBoyfriend on Demand
Q1 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tBoyfriend on Demand is a wish-fulfilling romantic comedy in which exhausted webtoon producer Mi-rae subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service to experience the dates of her dreams. Jisoo of BLACKPINK takes on the role of Seo Mi-rae, who has grown accustomed to a loveless life amidst her extremely busy reality. Everything changes when she unexpectedly acquires a \u2018Boyfriend on Demand\u2019 device and enters a virtual world, as she embarks on a series of dates with impossibly perfect men. Adding a spark of friction is Seo In-guk, who plays Park Kyeong-nam, Mi-rae\u2019s colleague and rival webtoon producer. He is the last person Mi-rae wants to cross paths with, yet he is known within the company as a \u201cwork genius.\u201d Director Kim Jung-sik (Work Later, Drink Now, No Gain No Love) teams up with a cast of rom-com specialists, promising nothing short of a dating revolution.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Kim Jung-sik
Writer: Namgung Do-young
Producer: WHYNOT MEDIA, BARAM PICTURES, Kakao Entertainment
Cast: Jisoo, Seo In-guk<\/p>\n

\n\tReady or Not: Texas
Q1 2026 | Unscripted<\/p>\n

\n\tReady or Not: Texas follows Lee Seo-jin and producer Nah Yung-suk on a spontaneous, unscripted journey across the U.S. Lee Seo-jin travels as if the States were right next door, joined by friends who follow him on a whim, trusting their \u201cbro\u201d completely. Together, they explore Dallas, the city Lee Seo-jin dreams of calling home after retirement. Known for creating effortlessly captivating unscripted shows, Nah Yung-suk and his crew have fans eagerly anticipating this latest adventure.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Nah Yung-suk, Kim Ye-seul
Writer: Lee Woo-jung
Producer: Egg is Coming
Cast: Lee Seo-jin<\/p>\n

\n\tBetter Late Than Single \u2014 Season 2
Q2 2026 | Unscripted<\/p>\n

\n\tThe heartwarming series that captured audiences\u2019 hearts with its stories of \u201ceternal singles\u201d \u2014 adults who\u2019ve never been in a relationship \u2014 Better Late Than Single returns for Season 2. In its first season, viewers worldwide enthusiastically rooted for the cast\u2019s awkward yet sincere first steps into romance, finding both the excitement and occasional heartache of experiencing love for the first time deeply relatable. Now, Season 2 comes back with even more raw, authentic moments and emotional journeys, staying true to the spirit that made this series so beloved.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Kim Noh-eun
Producer: Studio Modak<\/p>\n

\n\tBloodhounds \u2014 Season 2
Q2 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tThe two young boxers who once took down an illegal loan-shark ring with their bare fists are back, with even more thrilling, high-octane action in store. In Bloodhounds Season 2, Gun-woo and Woo-jin set their sights on an illicit international<\/a> boxing league. Woo Do-hwan returns as Gun-woo, the rising boxing champion, while Lee Sang-yi reprises his role as Woo-jin, his loyal friend with a \u2018once-a-marine, always-a-marine\u2019 resolve. Jung Ji-hoon joins the cast as Baek-jeong, a ruthless villain whose overwhelming strength can easily crush a boxing champion. He threatens to pull Gun-woo into the league\u2019s shady business \u2014 and now, Gun-woo and Woo-jin must risk everything to take on this formidable new enemy in a fight that will push them to their limits.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Kim Joo-hwan
Writer: Kim Joo-hwan
Based on: Naver webtoon Bloodhounds by Jeong Chan
Producer: Studio N
Co-Producer: GHOST STUDIO
Cast: Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Jung Ji-hoon<\/p>\n

\n\tIf Wishes Could Kill
Q2 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tIf Wishes Could Kill follows a group of high schoolers who suddenly find themselves fated to die, cursed by a mysterious wish-granting app called GIRIGO. Desperate to escape their grim destinies, they must race against time and the deadly curse. As Netflix\u2019s first Korean young adult horror series, If Wishes Could Kill is helmed by director Park Youn-seo, the second unit director of Kingdom: Season 2 and co-director of Moving. Emerging actress Jeon So-young takes on the role of Se-ah, a promising track-and-field athlete. Her beautiful friend Na-ri is played by Kang Mi-na (Welcome to Samdal-ri, Cafe Minamdang, Twelve, Love Untangled). Geon-woo, Se-ah\u2019s boyfriend, is brought to life by Baek Sun-ho (Between Him and Her and Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard). The ensemble\u2019s chemistry is rounded out by Hyun Woo-seok (404 Still Remain, Time to be Strong, Cheer Up) playing Ha-joon, the group\u2019s smart strategist, while Lee Hyo-je (Concrete Utopia, The Loop, First Love, Boar Hunt) portrays Hyeong-wook, whose wish comes true through the GIRIGO app.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Park Youn-seo
Writer: Park Jung-seop
Producer: CJ ENM Studios, KAIROS MAKERS
Cast: Jeon So-young, Kang Mi-na, Baek Sun-ho, Hyun Woo-seok, Lee Hyo-je<\/p>\n

\n\tJae-seok\u2019s B&B Rules!
Q2 2026 | Unscripted<\/p>\n

\n\tBeloved entertainer Yu Jae-seok takes on a completely new challenge in his 34-year career: running a B&B. Joining him are Lee Kwang-soo, Byeon Woo-seok, and Ji Ye-eun \u2014 big names officially joining as staff members. Expect laughter, empathy, and genuine connections as Yu, his team, and their guests share heartfelt moments in the B&B\u2019s one-of-a-kind setting.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Jung Hyo-min, Lee So-min, Hwang Yoon-seo
Producer: Studio Modak<\/p>\n

\n\tNotes from the Last Row
Q2 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tNotes from the Last Row is a suspense drama series about Heo Mun-oh, a grumpy literature professor and failed writer who discovers untapped genius in Lee Kang, a mysterious student seated in the last row of his class. This triggers Mun-oh\u2019s obsession with the boy\u2019s extraordinary gift for writing, drawing the two into secret one-on-one sessions that soon spiral into dangerous territory. Choi Min-sik plays Mun-oh, who hides a lifelong insecurity over never becoming the writer he dreamed of being, while Choi Hyun-wook portrays Lee Kang, the prodigiously talented student who reignites Mun-oh\u2019s dormant passion. Huh Joon-ho stars as Kim Su-hun, the successful writer whose career has long deepened Mun-oh\u2019s sense of failure, while Kim Yunjin plays his wife, Ahn Eun-joo. Jin Kyung plays Jo Hyeon-suk, Mun-oh\u2019s wife, quietly observing as her husband mentors a student for the first time. These intertwined relationships set off an unpredictable chain of events, delivering tightly woven, high-intensity suspense throughout. Based on the critically acclaimed Spanish play El Chico de la \u00faltima fila, the series brings together director Kim Gyu-tae (The Trunk, Our Blues, and It\u2019s Okay, That\u2019s Love) and writer Jang Myung-woo, who contributed to the adaptation of the film My Mother, The Mermaid.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Kim Gyu-tae
Writer: Jang Myung-woo
Based on: Spanish play El Chico de la \u00faltima fila by Juan Mayorga
Producer: Kakao Entertainment, GTIST
Cast: Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook, Huh Joon-ho, Kim Yunjin, Jin Kyung<\/p>\n

\n\tSold out on You
Q2 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tA dreamy romcom filled with constant bickering between Matthew Lee, aka \u201cQuail Lee,\u201d a farmer juggling multiple jobs, and Dam Ye-jin, a famous show host plagued by severe insomnia. Watch their lives collide day and night in unexpected and hilarious ways.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Ahn Jong-yeon
Writer: Jin Seung-hee
Producer: StudioS, beyondJ, Slingshot Studios
Cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, Chae Won-bin<\/p>\n

\n\tTeach You a Lesson
Q2 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tTeach You a Lesson is a sharp, cathartic series about the fictional Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB), a government task force created to restore teachers\u2019 authority in an era of unruly students, demanding parents, and struggling schools. The series unites director Hong Jong-chan (Juvenile Justice, Dear My Friends) and writer Lee Nam-kyu (Daily Dose of Sunshine, The Light in Your Eyes) to deliver a timely, resonant story. Kim Moo-yul plays Na Hwa-jin, a no-frills ERPB inspector. Opposite him, Lee Sung-min (No Other Choice) portrays Choi Gang-seok, the education minister who founded the bureau. They are joined by Jin Ki-joo (Little Forest, Undercover High School) as ex\u2013special forces inspector Im Han-rim, and Pyo Ji-hoon (Good Partner, Yumi\u2019s Cells S2) as the brilliant but charmingly messy officer Bong Geun-dae.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Hong Jong-chan
Writer: Lee Nam-kyu, Kim Da-hee, Moon Jong-ho
Based on: Naver webtoon Teach You a Lesson written by Chae Yong-taek (story) and Han Ga-ram (art)
Producer: YLAB PLEX, GTIST
Cast: Kim Moo-yul, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, Pyo Ji-hoon<\/p>\n

\n\tThe WONDERfools
Q2 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tSet in the doomsday-fearing year 1999, The WONDERfools is a comedy action adventure that follows a group of awkward townies who unexpectedly gain superpowers and take on villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City. Set against the backdrop of the millennium\u2019s end, the unpredictable chaos caused by these clumsy new \u201cheroes\u201d is set to entertain. Director Yoo In-sik (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) teams up with debuting writer Huh Dah-joong, who adapted the hit film Extreme Job, to bring this turn-of-the-century adventure to life. Park Eun-bin (Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Castaway Diva) stars as Eun Chae-ni, who is suddenly swept up in an unexpected incident and acquires powers. Joining her is Cha Eun-woo (Wonderful World, Island) who plays Lee Woon-jung, a specially appointed civic servant who approaches a series of mysterious disappearance cases with deep suspicion. Rounding out the cast, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Seong-jae, Kim Hae-sook, and Son Hyun-joo elevate the fun with their distinct characters.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Yoo In-sik
Writer: Huh Dah-joong
Producer: NANGMANCREW, Kakao Entertainment
Co-Producer: FANTAGIO
Executive Producer: Kang Eun-kyung
Cast: Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Seong-jae, Kim Hae-sook, Son Hyun-joo<\/p>\n

\n\tWe Are All Trying Here
Q2 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tA man struggling with jealousy and envy strives to find peace of mind while spiraling alone in a world where everyone else appears to be winning.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Cha Young-hun
Writer: Park Hae-young
Producer: Studio Phoenix, SLL, studio flow
Cast: Koo Kyo-hwan, Go Youn-jung, Oh Jung-se<\/p>\n

\n\tKian\u2019s Bizarre B&B \u2014 Season 2
Q3 2026 | Unscripted<\/p>\n

\n\tNetflix and Studio Modak team up once again for a new season in the growing \u201cguesthouse entertainment\u201d universe. Kian\u2019s Bizarre B&B returns for Season 2, transporting audiences to a fresh locale where Kian84\u2019s inventive hospitality and offbeat charm redefine what a B&B can be. Building on the warmth and laughter of Season 1, this new chapter promises more authentic moments, quirky challenges, and heartfelt connections \u2014 delivered in true Kian style.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Lee So-min
Producer: Studio Modak
Executive Producer: Jung Hyo-min<\/p>\n

\n\tMousetrap
Q3 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tMousetrap is a chilling thriller about a reclusive novelist who forms an unlikely alliance with the loan shark who once pursued him. Together, they hunt down the mysterious \u201cRat\u201d who has stolen everything from the novelist\u2019s life. Based on the Kakao Entertainment webtoon \u201cField Mouse,\u201d the series follows an intense pursuit of hidden truths as the boundary between reality and deception collapses. The project is helmed by director Kim Hong-sun, known for his specialty in directing genre shows like The Guest, Voice, Dear Hongrang, and Money Heist: Korea\u2013Joint Economic Area. Ryu Jun-yeol (Revelations, The 8 Show) plays Moon-je, a novelist living in isolation, while Sul Kyung-gu (Good News, The Whirlwind) transforms into the loan shark No-ja, who will stop at nothing when it comes to money. The unlikely alliance between Moon-je and No-ja will pull fans right in from the get-go, drawing them into a gripping descent toward the truth.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Kim Hong-sun
Writer: Lee Jae-gon
Based on: Kakao Entertainment Webtoon Field Mouse by ludovico
Producer: Kakao Entertainment, CJes Studios Co., Ltd., H House Inc
Cast: Ryu Jun-yeol, Sul Kyung-gu<\/p>\n

\n\tOur Sticky Love
Q3 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tOur Sticky Love is a sweet romcom about Go Eun-sae, an amnesiac prosecutor who suddenly finds herself living under the same roof with Jang Tae-ha, a boxing coach suspiciously claiming to be her boyfriend. A boxing prodigy-turned-gangster, Tae-ha crosses paths with his first love, Eun-sae, during what he hoped would be his final mission for the gang. Having lost her memory while pursuing a high-stakes case that could make her career, Eun-sae wants nothing to do with Tae-ha at first \u2014 yet, little by little, she finds herself slowly and irresistibly stuck in love. Director Kim Jang-han (Do You Like Brahms?, My Demon) reunites with writer Mo Ji-hye (You Raise Me Up) for this heartfelt, comedic series.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Kim Jang-han
Writer: Mo Ji-hye
Producer: Studio S
Cast: Jung Hae-in, Ha Young<\/p>\n

\n\tTake a Hike!
Q3 2026 | Unscripted<\/p>\n

\n\tKorea\u2019s top-tier producer Nah Yung-suk (New Journey to the West, Jinny\u2019s Kitchen, Earth Arcade) teams up with Netflix for an epic midwinter journey through the snowy peaks. Take a Hike! is a brand-new reality adventure that follows four non-voluntary hikers \u2014 stars with zero interest in hiking \u2014 embarking on an epic midwinter journey across the snow-capped mountains of Korea for the first time in their lives. Hiking with their own two feet, the series becomes an unexpectedly charming test of grit, teamwork, and good humor. The cast brings together four of Korea\u2019s most in-demand personalities that\u2019s sure to keep audiences hooked: Car, the garden (Better Late Than Single), Dowoon (DAY6), Lee Chae-min (Bon App\u00e9tit, Your Majesty, Cashero), and Tarzzan (AllDay Project).<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Nah Yung-suk, Park Hyun-yong
Producer: Egg is Coming
Cast: Car, the garden, Dowoon(DAY6), Lee Chae-min, Tarzzan(Allday Project)<\/p>\n

\n\tThe East Palace
Q3 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tThe East Palace is the story of Gu-cheon, a man who can traverse the world of ghosts, and Saeng-gang, a court lady with a secret, as they are summoned by the King to unearth the cursed palace\u2019s secrets. Nam Joo-hyuk stars as Gu-cheon, who investigates a series of bizarre royal incidents using his ability to slay ghosts with his blade. Ron Yoon-seo plays the court lady Saeng-gang, who was born with the rare ability to hear the voices of the ghosts, aiding Gu-cheon as they draw closer to the East Palace\u2019s deep secrets. Secretly overseeing their mission is the complex and layered King, portrayed by Cho Seung-woo. Writers Kwon So-ra and Seo Jea-won, known for their penchant for Korean occultism through works like Bulgasal: Immortal Souls and The Guest, join forces with Choi Jung-kyu (The Devil Judge, Children of Nobody) to bring this series to life.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Choi Jung-kyu
Writer: Kwon So-ra, Seo Jea-won
Producer: Showrunners, Imaginus
Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, Cho Seung-woo<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Scandal
Q3 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Scandal depicts the daring and dangerous love game between Lady Cho, a woman whose exceptional skills far exceed the confines of the women\u2019s quarters, and Cho Won, the greatest playboy of Joseon. Their risky bet ensnares another woman, Hui-yeon, who becomes entangled in their escalating deceit. Based on the 2003 film Untold Scandal, this series tells a story steeped in forbidden love and irresistible seduction in an era when such passions were not permitted. Directed by Jung Ji-woo, who never ceases to surprise the audience with a genre-spanning oeuvre including (Tune in for Love, Eungyo, Happy End, Somebody), The Scandal boasts a star-studded cast: Son Ye-jin (Crash Landing on You, Something in the Rain, No Other Choice), taking on the role of Lady Cho; Ji Chang-wook (The Sound of Magic, Revolver) portrays Cho Won, the greatest playboy of Joseon who seeks pleasure and excitement; and NANA (Mask Girl, Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy) plays Hui-yeon, a widowed and chaste noblewoman drawn into their game.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Jung Ji-woo
Writer: Lee Seung-young, Ahn Hye-song
Producer: MOVIEROCK, CINE FOREST Inc.
Cast: Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, NANA<\/p>\n

\n\tCulinary Class Wars \u2014 Season 3
Q4 2026 | Unscripted<\/p>\n

\n\tCulinary Class Wars returns for Season 3, raising the stakes with a team-based showdown. For the past two years, this series has led Netflix\u2019s Global Top 10 Non-English Show rankings. Season 2, in particular, earned acclaim for its heightened tension, inventive rules, and escalating stakes \u2014 sharpening and evolving the franchise while preserving its core appeal.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Kim Eun-ki, Wi Jae-hyuk
Producer: Studio Slam<\/p>\n

\n\tDead-End Job
Q4 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tDead-End Job is a mystery-horror fantasy series that unfolds as Hyuk-jun comes across a strange employment agency offering \u201cperfect\u201d part-time jobs that pay 50 times the usual hourly wage \u2014 only to be thrown into a terrifying, hellish workplace with horrors he could\u2019ve never imagined. Director Kim Da-min, who wrote the Netflix series A Killer Paradox and directed the festival-acclaimed film FAQ, takes the helm, while director Han Jun-hee, writer and director of D.P. and Coin Locker Girl, and creator of Weak Hero Class 1,brings his expertise as executive producer to shape a truly unique horror experience. Lee Jae-wook (Dear Hongrang, Alchemy of Souls) plays Hyuk-jun, the protagonist who jumps at the chance for a high-paying part-time job to pay off his debt. Ko Min-si (The Frog, Sweet Home) steps into the role of Yeon-joo, an accident investigator at the Labor Disaster Protection Agency. Kim Min-ha (Pachinko, Light Shop) plays Hyuk-jun\u2019s younger sister Ji-yoon, while the mysterious Mr. S, the shady boss of Spyder Human Resource Center, is played by Lee Hee-jun (Karma, A Killer Paradox).<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Kim Da-min
Writer: Kyung Min-sun, Lee Shin-ji
Producer: Shotcake
Executive Producer: Han Jun-hee
Cast: Lee Jae-wook, Ko Min-si, Kim Min-ha, and Lee Hee-jun<\/p>\n

\n\tRoad (Working Title)
Q4 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tRoad (WT) follows two detectives as they track a series of gruesome cross-border murders, characterized by twisted bodies and mysterious dying messages. Director Han Jun-hee, writer and director of D.P. andCoin Locker Girl, and creator of the Weak Hero franchise, who has received acclaim from both critics and audiences as the writer and director of the Netflix series D.P., film Coin Locker Girl and creator of the Weak Hero franchise, brings Road (WT) to life as his latest project. Based on the popular webcomic \u201cBlue Road,\u201d the series is adapted by writer Cho Eu-gene (Pilot) in collaboration with director Han Jun-hee, adding a fresh layer of intrigue to the original story. The series stars Son Suk-ku (A Killer Paradox, D.P.) as a Korean detective leading the investigation, and Eita Nagayama (Monster, Nodame Cantabile) as his Japanese counterpart. Joining them are Kim Shin-rock (Hellbound, Uprising) as a facilitator of Korean-Japanese descent, and Choi Sung-eun (My Name is Loh Kiwan, The Sound of Magic) as a government agent assigned to the case. Jung Jae-young (Noryang: Deadly Sea, Moss) also joins the cast as a shadowy figure at the center of the case.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Han Jun-hee
Writer: Cho Eu-gene, Han Jun-hee
Producer: Shotcake
Based on: Blue Road by Keisi Edogawa and Kwan Ga Ya, Haksan Publishing Co.
Cast: Son Suk-ku, Eita Nagayama, Kim Shin-rock, Choi Sung-eun, and Jung Jae-young<\/p>\n

\n\tTake Charge of My Heart
Q4 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tTake Charge of My Heart is an electrifying romantic comedy about a man whose artificial heart is running out of battery and the woman with the unique power to recharge him. Baek Ho-rang, a third-generation chaebol heir who runs one of the nation\u2019s top resorts with his exacting methods, appears perfect on the outside \u2014 but beneath his impeccable facade beats an artificial heart. Amid fierce power struggles within the company and his heart battery running dangerously low, Ho-rang crosses paths with Na Bo-bae, a screenwriter with electrical currents coursing through her body. Seeing a solution to his situation, he spontaneously offers her a deal she can\u2019t refuse. Together, they ignite a high-voltage romantic comedy set to send hearts racing. Based on a Naver web novel of the same name, the series is helmed by director Park Su-won (Work Later, Drink Now Season 2, Birthcare Center) with her signature wit and humour, joining with up-and-coming writer Song Yu-chae to keep the sparks flying.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Park Soo-won
Writer: Song You-chae
Based on: Naver web novel Charge Me Up by Haebeon
Producer: NEW POINT, WHYNOT MEDIA
Cast: Kim Young-kwang, Chae Soo-bin<\/p>\n

\n\tTantara
Q4 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tSet in the reckless and merciless Korean entertainment industry of the \u201860s and \u201880s, Tantara chronicles the rise of those who had almost nothing, yet bet everything on a dream of dazzling success. The series is penned by Noh Hee-gyoung, the beloved writer behind Our Blues and Dear My Friends, working alongside director Lee Yoon-jung, who directed Coffee Prince and Cheese in the Trap. The ever-versatile Song Hye-kyo (The Glory, Descendants of the Sun) takes on the role of Min-ja, while Gong Yoo (The Trunk, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God) showcases a striking transformation as Dong-gu, Min-ja\u2019s childhood friend. Kim Seol-hyun (Light Shop, Summer Strike) plays Min-hui, caught in a love-hate relationship with Min-ja, and Cha Seung-won (Uprising, Believer 2) appears as Gil-yeo, the greatest composer of their era. Lee Hanee (Aema, Killing Romance) also joins the cast as Yang-ja, Min-hui\u2019s mother and an aspiring singer.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Lee Yoon-jung
Writer: Noh Hee-gyoung
Producer: GTIST, Studio Dragon, Imaginus
Cast: Song Hye-kyo, Gong Yoo, Kim Seol-hyun, Cha Seung-won, Lee Hanee, Na Moon-hee, Kim Jeong-woo<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Devil\u2019s Plan \u2014 Season 3
Q4 2026 | Unscripted<\/p>\n

\n\tIn this next-level clash of minds, no mistake goes unpunished. Producer Jeong Jong-yeon, the mastermind behind the ultimate brain challenge, is back with the third season of The Devil\u2019s Plan. Big personalities bring their own strategies, playing to win at all costs. With alliances, betrayals and shocking twists, this season promises more thrills than any other survival show out there. The nail-biting mental and psychological warfare that kept fans on the edge of their seats is back, bigger than ever.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Jeong Jong-yeon
Writer: Heo Jung-hee, Jung Da-hee
Producer: TEO<\/p>\n

\t\tFilms\t<\/p>\n

\n\t
Pavane
Q1 2026<\/p>\n

\n\tPavane follows three emotionally closed-off individuals who slowly become a ray of light for one another, ultimately learning to face life and love again. This is the latest work from acclaimed director Lee Jong-pil (Escape, Samjin Company English Class). Go A-sung (Because I Hate Korea, A Resistance) plays Mi-jung, a department store salesperson who keeps her world tightly sealed, doing everything she can to avoid being seen. Byun Yo-han (Black Out, Following, Uncle Samsik) transforms into Yo-han, a free-spirited man working in the store\u2019s parking lot. Rising star Moon Sang-min (Cinderella at 2 AM, Wedding Impossible, Under the Queen\u2019s Umbrella) joins the cast as Gyeong-rok, who develops feelings for Mi-jung after meeting her at his part-time job. With the trio\u2019s never-before-seen chemistry and director Lee\u2019s signature nuanced touch, the film promises to deliver a profoundly new portrait of love.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Lee Jong-pil
Based on: Pavane for a Dead Princess written by Park Min-gyu
Producer: The LAMP ltd.
Cast: Ko A-sung, Byun Yo-han, Moon Sang-min<\/p>\n

\n\tHusbands in Action
Q2 2026 <\/p>\n

\n\tHusbands in Action is an action-comedy film that follows the chaotic, unpredictable mission of Si-nae\u2019s ex-husband, Chung-sik, and her current husband, Min-seok, as they begrudgingly team up to rescue her after she\u2019s been kidnapped by a dangerous criminal group. Helmed by Director Park Gyu-tae, known for his hit comedy 6\/45, the film throws the mismatched pair of men into a frantic, off-the-rails mission. Jin Sun-kyu and Gong Myoung, the dynamic duo behind the box-office hit Extreme Job, reunite: Jin Sun-kyu stars as Choong-sik, a hot-headed cop who charges into every case, including the mission to rescue his ex-wife. Gong Myoung plays Min-seok, the younger, gentle veterinarian and current husband, determined to save his beloved wife. Kim Ji-seok joins the cast as Do-joon, the leader of a new drug gang, while Yoon Kyung-ho plays Yong-gang, a rival gang leader determined to reclaim power. Kang Hanna stars as the kidnapped wife Si-nae, while Lee Da-hee plays Hye-ran, Do-jun\u2019s wife and a key figure in the drug business. Jeon So-min rounds out the cast as A-ra, a determined journalist chasing a scoop.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Park Gyu-tae
Writer: Park Gyu-tae
Producer: TPS Company
Cast: Jin Sun-kyu, Gong Myoung, Kim Ji-suk, Yoon Kyung-ho, Kang Hanna, Lee Da-hee, Jeon So-min<\/p>\n

\n\tMission: Cross 2
Q3 2026 <\/p>\n

\n\tMission: Cross makes its comeback with a new sequel. Mission: Cross 2 promises an electrifying action spectacle as Kang-mu and Mi-seon take on the mission of a lifetime: stopping a shadowy organization from smuggling Korea\u2019s cultural heritage artifacts out of the country. The first film wowed audiences with its explosive blend of action and comedy, and its second installment ups the ante with an even bigger, bolder heist. Hwang Jung-min reprises his role as Kang-mu, effortlessly shifting between a loving husband and a former special ops agent, while Yum Jung-ah returns as the charismatic Mi-seon, a former national shooting athlete turned ace detective. Jung Man-sik again plays Sang-woong, Mi-seon\u2019s reliable colleague and leader of the violent crimes unit, with Cha Rae-hyung and Lee Ho-cheol back as Hun-ki and Dong-su \u2014 the lovably clumsy yet indispensable detectives of the squad. New faces join the franchise: Yoon Kyung-ho as Cheon In-hak, the leader of the organization plotting to seize cultural treasures; Im Seong-jae as Duchil, nicknamed the \u201cconnoisseur among tomb raiders\u201d; Cha In-pyo as the President; and Kim Kuk-hee as his chief of staff and trusted right hand. Together, they\u2019re gearing up for a whole new level of thrills, humor, and heart.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Lee Myung-hoon
Writer: Lee Myung-hoon
Producer: Sanai Pictures, Plus M Entertainment, Obra Creative Inc.
Cast: Hwang Jung-min, Yum Jung-ah, Jung Man-sik, Yoon Kyung-ho, Im Seong-jae, Cha In-pyo, Kim Kuk-hee<\/p>\n

\n\tPossible Love (Working Title)
Q4 2026 | Scripted<\/p>\n

\n\tPossible Love follows the intertwined lives of two married couples leading completely different lives. As their worlds collide, fractures begin to appear in their daily existence. Marking his first release in eight years, highly acclaimed director Lee Chang-dong (Burning, Poetry, Secret Sunshine) brings his signature nuance to Possible Love, capturing shifting emotions, conflicts, and contrasting outlooks that shape these relationships. Jeon Do-yeon reunites with director Lee Chang-dong for the first time since Secret Sunshine, taking on the role of Mi-ok with a performance that cuts deep and lingers. Sul Kyung-gu also returns to collaborate with director Lee for the third time \u2014 following Peppermint Candy and Oasis \u2014 portraying Mi-ok\u2019s husband, Ho-seok, revealing a new side of himself to audiences. Sang-woo and Ye-ji, a couple whose lives stand in stark contrast to Mi-ok and Ho-seok, are played by Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong, marking their first collaboration with director Lee, which further amps up the excitement for the film. All eyes are on how Zo In-sung, known for his genre-defying range in Smugglers and Escape from Mogadishu, which mesmerized critics and fans alike, and Cho Yeo-jeong, celebrated for her ever-evolving charm in roles from Parasite to Hidden Face, will bring these characters to life.<\/p>\n

\n\tDirector: Lee Chang-dong
Writer: Lee Chang-dong, Oh Jung-mi
Producer: Pinehouse Film Co., Ltd., Anonymous Content, LLC, NOWFILM Co., Ltd
Cast: Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, Cho Yeo-jeong<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Netflix has revealed a full look at its much-anticipated Korean content lineup for 2026. The streamer unveiled a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":420520,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[3995,88,2091,217],"class_list":["post-420519","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","tag-asia","tag-entertainment","tag-international","tag-netflix"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/420519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=420519"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/420519\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/420520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=420519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=420519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=420519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}