The Judge Returns
Release Date: January 2nd
Cast: Ji Sung, Park Hee Soon, Won Jina
Synopsis: This time-slip legal thriller follows Lee Han Young, a corrupt judge who spent his life as a pawn for a massive law firm. He regresses ten years into the past after his death, determined to alter his destiny and bring justice to the corrupt forces he once served.
Viewing Points: The series blends legal drama with a time travel twist, with a robust storyline based on an original web novel. Fans are particularly excited for Ji Sung’s return to MBC dramas and his intense rivalry with the villainous Park Hee Soon.
Episodes: 14 (expected)
Network: MBC
Where to Watch: Wavve, TVING, Disney Plus, HBO Max
Spring Fever
Release Date: January 5th
Cast: Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Joo Bin
Synopsis: A healing romantic comedy about a woman who returns to her hometown bearing emotional scars from life in Seoul. There, she encounters an eccentric new guy and gradually begins to open her heart again.
Viewing Points: Viewers can look forward to Ahn Bo Hyun’s authentic Busan dialect, as the actor hails from the city. The drama also marks actor Cha Seo Won’s comeback project following his military service.
Episodes: 12
Network: tvN, TVING
Where to Watch: TVING, Prime Video
No Tail to Tell
Release Date: January 16th
Cast: Kim Hye Yoon, Lomon
Synopsis: A romance unfolds between an eccentric gumiho (nine-tailed fox) and a narcissistic soccer star. The gumiho avoids good deeds and men out of fear of becoming human, while the athlete struggles with his own feelings about love.
Viewing Points: The series is highly anticipated as Kim Hye Yoon’s next major project and marks Lomon’s first venture into the romantic comedy genre.
Episodes: 12
Network: SBS, Netflix
Where to Watch: Netflix
>> Kim Hye Yoon Transforms into Gen Z Gumiho Who Refuses to Be Human in First ‘No Tail to Tell’ Teaser
Can This Love Be Translated?
Release Date: January 16th
Cast: Kim Seon Ho, Go Youn Jung, Sota Fukushi
Synopsis: This romance drama follows a language translator who meets a woman who expresses love in a manner completely opposite to his own. Together, they endeavor to decipher and understand each other’s hearts despite their different love languages.
Viewing Points: The drama promises explosive chemistry between visual powerhouses Kim Seon Ho and Go Youn Jung. It is also the latest work from the acclaimed hitmakers, the Hong Sisters.
Episodes: 12 (all episodes released simultaneously)
Network: Netflix
Where to Watch: Netflix
Undercover Miss Hong
Release Date: January 17th
Cast: Park Shin Hye, Go Kyung Pyo
Synopsis: Set in 1990s Seoul, this comedy-crime drama features Hong Geum Bo, a financial investigator. She transforms into a clumsy 20-year-old rookie employee to go undercover and infiltrate a company.
Viewing Points: Expect to see Park Shin Hye deliver both comedic and action-packed performances. The nostalgic atmosphere of 1990s Seoul adds a unique charm to the investigative plot.
Episodes: 16
Network: tvN, Netflix
Where to Watch: TVING, Netflix
Positively Yours
Release Date: January 17th
Cast: Choi Jin Hyuk, Oh Yeon Seo, Hong Jong Hyun, Kim Da Som
Synopsis: A comedic romance about two individuals who had firmly declared they would never marry. Their lives take an unexpected and chaotic turn following a one-night incident that leaves them with a baby.
Viewing Points: Based on an original work by writer Lee Jung, this marks Channel A’s first drama of 2026 and promises a hilarious yet touching look at unplanned parenthood.
Episodes: 12 (expected)
Network: Channel A
Where to Watch: Wavve, U-NEXT
Recipe For Love
Release Date: January 31st
Cast: Jin Se Yeon, Park Ki Woong, Kim Seung Soo, Yoo Ho Jeong
Synopsis: An emotional romance drama following two people grappling with complex issues of love and family. They embark on a journey to heal past wounds and discover the meaning of true love.
Viewing Points: The series features the reunion of Jin Se Yeon and Park Ki Woong, and also marks veteran actress Yoo Ho Jeong’s return to acting after an 11-year hiatus.
Episodes: Approximately 50
Network: KBS2
Where to Watch: Wavve
