Top 7 Confirmed Upcoming K-Dramas to Watch in 2026

The year 2026 is shaping up to be massive for K-drama fans. With officially confirmed projects from top networks and global platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and tvN, here are the top 7 confirmed upcoming K-dramas of 2026 you should not miss.

7. Fifties Professionals

Genre: Action, Comedy
Cast: Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, Heo Sung-tae
Three former legends—a spy, a fighter, and a gangster—reunite after years in hiding for one final mission. A mix of humor, action, and nostalgia.
Release: Early 2026 (MBC)

6. A Bona Fide Killer

Genre: Action, Thriller
Cast: Gong Hyo-jin, Jung Jun-won
A former assassin returns to her deadly profession while hiding her identity from her journalist husband. A gripping double-life thriller.
Release: Late 2026 (MBC)

5. Undercover Miss Hong

Genre: Comedy, Romance
Cast: Park Shin-hye, Cho Han-gyeol
A government agent who looks young goes undercover at a financial firm, leading to workplace chaos and unexpected romance.
Release: January 2026 (tvN)

4. Can This Love Be Translated?

Genre: Romantic Comedy
Cast: Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung
A multilingual interpreter and a global actress fall for each other while navigating love, fame, and misunderstandings.
Release: January 2026 (Netflix)

3. 21st Century Prince’s Wife

Genre: Romance, Alternate History
Cast: IU, Byeon Woo-seok
In a modern Korea with a monarchy, a chaebol heiress enters a contract marriage with a powerless prince—love follows.
Release: First Half of 2026 (MBC / Disney+)

2. The Judge Returns

Genre: Legal, Time-Travel Thriller
Cast: Ji Sung
A corrupt judge is sent back 10 years into the past and uses his second chance to fight injustice and expose powerful elites.
Release: January 2026 (MBC)

1. The Remarried Empress

Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Cast: Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk
A betrayed empress rises again after remarrying a rival kingdom’s prince in this highly anticipated web-novel adaptation.
Release: Second Half of 2026 (Disney+)

From romantic fantasy to high-stakes thrillers, these confirmed 2026 K-dramas promise unforgettable stories and star-studded casts. If you’re planning your watchlist, these titles deserve top priority.