Netflix is doubling down on Korean content in 2026.
The streamer has officially unveiled a massive slate of 33 original Korean series and films spanning romance, thrillers, fantasy epics, political dramas, reality shows, and feature films. The announcement reinforces K content’s status as Netflix’s most watched non English category globally and signals another aggressive year for Korean storytelling on the platform.
Here is a full breakdown of the biggest highlights.
Already Released in Early 2026
Can This Love Be Translated?
Premiered January 16
Starring Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung, this romantic comedy follows a skilled translator who becomes entangled with a top celebrity, blending workplace tension with slow burn romance.
The Art of Sarah
Premiered February 13
Led by Shin Hye-sun and Lee Jun-hyuk, this identity driven thriller centers on a mysterious con artist whose true motives remain hidden beneath layers of deception.
March and Spring 2026 Releases
Boyfriend on Demand
March 6
Jisoo and Seo In-guk headline this virtual dating era rom com exploring love in a digitally curated world.
Shining
March 6
A first love melodrama starring Park Jin-young and Kim Min-ju.
Better Late Than Single Season 2
Spring return of the dating reality show.
Sold Out on You
Starring Ahn Hyo-seop and Chae Won-bin in a healing romantic comedy.
Major 2026 Dramas to Watch
Tantara
A high profile reunion thriller starring Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo.
The Scandal
Political intrigue featuring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook and Nana.
Dead-End Job
Workplace suspense with Lee Jae-wook and Go Min-si.
The Wonderfools
Fantasy superhero comedy starring Park Eun-bin and Cha Eun-woo.
The East Palace
Historical fantasy with Nam Joo-hyuk and Roh Yoon-seo.
Mousetrap
Starring Ryu Jun-yeol and Sul Kyung-gu.
Other major projects include:
- Road starring Son Suk-ku
- Take Charge of My Heart with Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin
- Our Sticky Love starring Jung Hae-in and Ha Young
- Teach You a Lesson featuring Kim Moo-yeol
- No Tail to Tell
- Undercover Miss Hong
- Notes from the Last Row starring Choi Min-sik
- Pavane with Go Ah-sung
- If Wishes Could Kill
Returning Series
- Bloodhounds Season 2 starring Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi and Rain
- Single’s Inferno Season 5 premiered January 20
- Agents of Mystery Season 2
- Kian’s Bizarre B&B Season 2 arriving summer
- The Devil’s Plan Season 3
- Culinary Class Wars Season 3
Korean Films Coming in 2026
Mission: Cross 2
Starring Hwang Jung-min and Yum Jung-ah.
Possible Love
Featuring Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong.
Variety Expansion
- Ready or Not: Texas Husbands in Action
- Jae-seok’s B&B Rules! starring Yoo Jae-suk
- Take a Hike!
End Note
From global A list actors to high concept fantasy and political thrillers, Netflix’s 2026 Korean slate is one of its most ambitious to date.
With 33 original titles spanning scripted and unscripted formats, the streamer continues to solidify Korea as a core pillar of its global strategy.
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