Upcoming K-Drama Series of 2026: Complete Netflix & Disney+ Guide

If you are a web series lover, especially a K-drama fan, and want to know what is coming in 2026, then you have come to the right site. Recently, Netflix released the K-drama lineup list of 2026 upcoming K-drama series, and now the fans are showing their curiosity to know all the details related to this topic. Our sources have gathered all the details about the upcoming K-drama series on Netflix and Disney+ (Disney Plus), and we will also share the other important details. We will try to attach the trailer and teaser links of the series. Here we are going to talk about all the upcoming K-drama series in 2026 in brief, such as the K-drama series name, release date, where to watch, episodes, and other important details.

Names of All Upcoming K-Drama Series of 2026 (With Platforms)

Disney Plus and Disney Hotstar

• Bloody Flowers *(The Flower of Death)
• In Your Radiant Season *(In Your Brilliant Season)
• Perfect Crown *(The Wife of a Great Prince of the 21st Century)
• Gold Land
• The Remarried Empress *(Jeheon Hwanghyu)
• A Shop for Killers Season 2
• Portraits of Delusion

Netflix

• Can This Love Be Translated? *(Can You Explain This Love?)
• Boyfriend on Demand *(Monthly Boyfriend)
• Take Charge of My Heart *(Charge Me Up)
• Our Sticky Love *(Lovestuck / This Sticky Love)
• No Tail To Tell *(I Am Human From Today)
• Sold Out On You *(Sold Out Again Today)
• Singles Inferno Season 5
• Tantara *(Slowly, Intensely)
• Pavane *(Pavane for a Dead Princess)
• Notes from the Last Row
• The Scandal *(Scandals)
• Mousetrap
• Road *(Road (WT)
• The Art of Sarah *(Lady Doir)
• Teach You a Lesson *(True Lessons / Chamgyoyuk)
• Agents of Mystery Season 2
• Bloodhounds Season 2
• Ready or Not: Texas
• Husbands in Action
• Undercover Miss Hong *(Miss Incognito) 
• The WONDERfools *(Wonderfalls / The B-Team)
• The East Palace *(Dongguang)
• If Wishes Could Kill *(Wish Your Death)
• Dead End Job *(Perfect Job)
• Better Late Than Single Season 2
• Culinary Class Wars Season 3
• Mission: Cross Season 2
• Kian’s Bizarre B&B Season 2
• Jae-seok’s B&B Rules!
• Possible Love  *(Possible Love (WT)
• The Devil’s Plan Season 3
• We Are Trying Here *(Moduga Jasinui Mugachihamagwa Sasaugo Itada)

Upcoming K-Drama Series on Disney Plus (2026)

Let us first talk about the upcoming K-drama series on Disney Plus. The exact details of these upcoming K-drama series are not yet officially released, but we have collected all the details available and mentioned them below.

K-Drama Title	Release Date	Where to Watch	Episodes	Genre	Other Important Information
Bloody Flowers*(The Flower of Death)	February 4, 2026	Disney+ (Global)Hulu (US)Kocowa+ (Europe)	8 Episodes	Psychological Crime Thriller	Two episodes will be released every Wednesday
In Your Radiant Season*(In Your Brilliant Season)	February 20, 2026	Disney+ (Global)MBC TV (South Korea)	12 Episodes	Romance, Emotional Drama	Airs every Friday & Saturday at 9:50 PM (KST)
Perfect Crown*(The Wife of a Great Prince of the 21st Century)	April 3, 2026	Disney+ (Global)MBC TV (South Korea)	12 Episodes	Romantic Comedy, Fantasy	Airs Fridays & Saturdays at 9:50 PM (KST)
Gold Land	First Half of 2026(Expected March or May)	Disney+ (Global)	Approx. 8–10 Episodes	Crime Thriller	exact date still unconfirmed
The Remarried Empress*(Jeheon Hwanghyu)	Late 2026 (TBA)	Disney+ (Global)Disney+ Hotstar (India)	Estimated 12–16 Episodes	Fantasy, Romance, Royal Drama.Based on the popular Naver webtoon & web novel by AlphaArt,	exact date still unconfirmed
A Shop for Killers Season 2	2026 (Mid or Late)	Disney+ (Global)Hulu (US)Disney+ Hotstar (India)	Expected 8 Episodes	Action, Thriller, Crime	exact date still unconfirmed

K-Drama upcoming series of 2026 with Details

• Bloody Flowers, also known as The Flower of Death, is a popular Korean drama scheduled for release in 2026. It is a psychological crime thriller series scheduled to release globally on Disney Plus on February 4, 2026. It consists of 8 episodes, with two episodes released every Wednesday. You can also watch it on Hulu, available in the US, and Kocova+, available in Europe. The Bloody Flower series trailer is available on YouTube.

• ‘In Your Radiant Season’ has a release date set for February 20, 2026, and will stream on Disney Plus worldwide and on MBC TV in South Korea. It is also known as ‘In Your Brilliant Season’ and is an emotional love story that explores the concept of healing through connection. There will be a total of 12 episodes that will air every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM Korean Standard Time (KST). 

• Perfect Crown is an upcoming K-drama series popularly known as ‘The Wife of a Great Prince of the 21st Century’ and is a romantic comedy full of romance set in an alternate reality modern Korea. The series is scheduled to release on April 3, 2026, and can be seen on Disney+ (globally) and MBC TV (South Korea). It consists of 12 episodes and will air every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM (KST).

• Gold Land is an upcoming K-drama series that features a gripping crime thriller and has garnered a lot of buzz for its high-stakes plot and strong cast. It is expected to be released in the first half of 2026, possibly in March or May. It will consist of approximately 8-10 episodes, which will be available to watch worldwide on Disney Plus.

• The Remarried Empress is also known as Jeheon Hwanghyu, and it is an upcoming K-drama series of 2026. The story of the series revolves around a fictional romantic love saga based on the globally popular Naver webtoon and web novel created by AlphaArt. The project is said to be one of Disney+’s most expensive Korean productions to be released. It is set to be released in late 2026. It is not yet confirmed, but it may have 12 to 16 episodes and will be available to watch on Disney+ (Global) and Disney+ Hotstar (India). The exact release date is also not revealed yet.

• ‘A Shop for Killers’ season 2 is also going to be released after the immense success of the first season. Now, the second season is expected to be even bigger in scale, shifting the focus from the “siege” of the shopping mall to a global conflict with the mysterious organization Babylon. The makers have already announced its production in early 2025, and as per the structure of its first season, it might have a total of 8 episodes. It is expected to be released in 2026, possibly in mid- or late-2026, and will be available on Disney+ (global) and Hulu (US). In India, it will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.

• Portraits of Delusion, also known as Delusion or Hyeonhok, is an upcoming K-drama series set in 2026. It is scheduled to be released in the latter half of 2026, possibly between June and August. It consists of 8 episodes and will launch globally on Netflix and Disney+. It was officially announced in late 2025 and will be released in 2026. Its story revolves around a dark “gothic romance” taking place in two timelines: 1935 Gyeongseong (colonial-era Seoul) and 1800s Shanghai.

Let’s talk about the upcoming K-drama series coming to Netflix. Recently, Netflix’s YouTube channel officially confirmed this K-drama series by sharing a video on its social media platform. The official video breaks down the series into six categories, with more than three series in each category, meaning we’ll be enjoying over 20 series this year. Below, we’ve shared the full list, including categories.

Title	Netflix Release	Episodes	Genre / Format	Key Details
Can This Love Be Translated?*(Can You Explain This Love?)	Jan 16, 2026	12	Romance	All episodes released worldwide; multilingual
Boyfriend on Demand*(Monthly Boyfriend)	Feb–Mar 2026 (Q1)	10	Romantic Comedy	Stars Jisoo & Seo In-guk
Take Charge of My Heart*(Charge Me Up)	Q4 2026	12–16 (TBA)	Fantasy Rom-Com	Chaebol + supernatural twist
Our Sticky Love*(Lovestuck / This Sticky Love)	Jul–Sep 2026 (Q3)	12 (Expected)	Romantic Comedy	Netflix 2026 key slate
No Tail To Tell*(I Am Human From Today)	Jan 16, 2026	12	Fantasy Drama	One of 2026’s first hits
Sold Out On You*(Sold Out Again Today)	Apr–May 2026 (Q2)	12	Healing Rom-Com	SBS broadcast after Netflix
Singles Inferno Season 5	Jan 20 – Feb 10, 2026	12	Reality Dating	Weekly Tuesday drops
Tantara*(Slowly, Intensely)	Oct–Nov 2026 (Q4)	12–16	Period Drama	1960s–80s entertainment era
Pavane *(Pavane for a Dead Princess)	Feb 20, 2026	Film	Drama	Netflix original movie
Notes from the Last Row	Apr–Jun 2026 (Q2)	8–10	Psychological Thriller	Generational conflict
The Scandal*(Scandals)	Jul–Sep 2026 (Q3)	10–12	Romance Thriller	Inspired by Untold Scandal
Mousetrap	Jul–Sep 2026 (Q3)	8–10	Tech Thriller	Digital identity theme
Road*(Road (WT)	Q4 2026	8–10	Crime Mystery	International storyline
The Art of Sarah*(Lady Doir)	Feb 13, 2026	8	Mystery Thriller	Hindi trailer available
Teach You a Lesson*(True Lessons / Chamgyoyuk)	Apr–Jun 2026 (Q2)	10–12	Action, School	Unconventional tone
Agents of Mystery Season 2	Feb 27, 2026	8	Mystery Reality	3 major cases
Bloodhounds Season 2	Apr–Jun 2026 (Q2)	8	Action Thriller	Highly anticipated sequel
Ready or Not: Texas	Feb–Mar 2026	8–10	Reality Travel	US road-trip concept
Husbands in Action	Apr–Jun 2026 (Q2)	Film	Action Comedy	Korean feature film
Undercover Miss Hong*(Miss Incognito)	Jan 17, 2026	16	Historical Drama	1997 IMF crisis
The WONDERfools*(Wonderfalls / The B-Team)	Apr–Jun 2026 (Q2)	12	Superhero Comedy	Set in 1999
The East Palace*(Dongguang)	Jul–Sep 2026 (Q3)	8	Fantasy Sageuk	Dark historical epic
If Wishes Could Kill*(Wish Your Death)	Apr–Jun 2026 (Q2)	8	YA Horror	Netflix’s first Korean YA horror
Dead End Job*(Perfect Job)	Oct–Dec 2026 (Q4)	8	Horror, Black Comedy	Dark mystery
Better Late Than Single Season 2	2026	10	Reality Dating	Second season confirmed
Culinary Class Wars Season 3	Jan 15, 2026	TBA	Cooking Reality	High-production competition
Mission: Cross Season 2	Jun–Aug 2026	Film	Espionage	~1h 50m runtime
Kian’s Bizarre B&B Season 2	Jul–Sep 2026 (Q3)	TBA	Reality Variety	Part of B&B universe
Jae-seok’s B&B Rules!	Apr–Jun 2026 (Q2)	8–10	Variety Show	Hosted by Yoo Jae-seok
Possible Love*(Possible Love (WT)	Late 2026	Film	Philosophical Romance	Netflix Korea slate
The Devil’s Plan Season 3	Late 2026	12	Reality Game	Mind-game survival
We Are Trying Here*(Moduga Jasinui Mugachihamagwa Sasaugo Itada)	2026	12–16	Healing Drama	Also airs on JTBC

Fate Is Always Near: Love That Was Meant to Happen

• Can This Love Be Translated? is a K-drama series that was released on Netflix on January 16, 2026. Also known as “Can You Explain This Love?”, it’s a powerful romantic offering to start the year with. It consists of 12 episodes, all of which are available to watch worldwide on Netflix. It can be enjoyed in multiple languages.

• Boyfriend on Demand is also known as Monthly Boyfriend, and it is a series coming out in 2026. It has been officially confirmed to start in the first quarter of 2026. The series, starring Blackpink’s Jisoo and Seo In-guk, is expected to be released globally on Netflix in February and March. It consists of 10 episodes and was revealed in Netflix’s ‘What’s Next 2026’ YouTube video.

• Take Charge of My Heart is an upcoming K-drama series, also known as “Charge Me Up”, and is a fantasy romantic comedy that mixes a corporate “chaebol” setting with a thrilling supernatural twist. It is planned to be released globally on Netflix in the fourth quarter of 2026, but the exact release date has not been revealed, and it may have around 12-16 episodes, which are yet to be confirmed.

• Our Sticky Love is a K-drama series coming in 2026. Also known as Lovestuck or This Sticky Love, the story revolves around a unique romantic comedy that was recently released as part of Netflix’s 2026 key content slate. It will be available to watch globally on Netflix in the third quarter of 2026, likely between July and September. Its exact release date has not yet been revealed, and it will likely have 12 episodes.

• No Tail To Tell has already been released on Netflix on January 16, 2026, and is also known as I Am Human From Today. It is also known as one of the first big hits of 2026. In South Korea, its episodes air every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM (KST) on SBS TV (South Korea). It has a total of 12 episodes and is available to watch on Netflix worldwide.

• Sold Out On You is a 2026 K-drama series from Netflix, also known as Sold Out Again Today or Today Was Also Sold Out. It is a highly anticipated “healing” romantic comedy and is expected to be released globally on Netflix in the second quarter of 2026, possibly in April or May 2026. Moreover, it has 12 episodes, and after the release, it is scheduled to air on SBS TV in South Korea on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM (KST).

• Singles Inferno Season 5 is currently airing, and its first episode was released on January 20, 2026. There are a total of 12 episodes, and they are scheduled to be released every Tuesday. Episodes 1 to 4 were released on January 20. Episodes 5 to 7 were released on January 27. Episodes 8 to 10 are scheduled to be released on February 3, 2026. Episodes 11 and 12 are scheduled to be released on February 10, 2026. All episodes are scheduled to be released globally on Netflix. This is a popular panel of “dating masters.”

Magic That Makes You Lose Track Of Time

• Tantara is a Korean drama series that will be released in 2026 and is being hailed as the “blockbuster of the century.” It is also known as Slowly, Intensely, and is scheduled to be released globally on Netflix in the fourth quarter of 2026, in October or November. It has approximately 12 to 16 episodes and depicts the backdrop of the South Korean entertainment industry between the 1960s and the 1980s.

• Pavane is a Korean drama film scheduled for release in 2026 and is scheduled to be released globally on Netflix on February 20, 2026. It is also known as ‘Pawne for a Dead Princess’ and is one of Netflix’s major original films. The story revolves around three “wounded” individuals who have closed the doors of their hearts to the world. The exact details of the story are yet to be revealed, but going by the viral trend on social media, it is expected to receive a good response from critics.

• Notes from the Last Row is an upcoming 2026 K-drama series, and it is completely based on the psychological thriller format. The film is expected to be released globally on Netflix in the second quarter of 2026, possibly in April and June. The series is expected to have around 8 to 10 episodes, and the story revolves around the clash of generations between a veteran actor and a rising star.

• The Scandal is an upcoming K-drama series on Netflix, also known as Scandals. Its first look was released on January 21, 2026. The film is expected to be released globally on Netflix in the third quarter of 2026 (between July and September). It will have approximately 10-12 episodes. The story of the series is inspired by the 2003 film “Untold Scandal” and is based on the famous French novel “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” (Dangerous Liaisons).

• Mousetrap is a thrilling K-drama series set in 2026. It’s a psychological cat-and-mouse game that explores the terrifying experience of losing one’s identity in the digital age. It’s not yet confirmed, but it’s expected to launch globally on Netflix between July and September in the third quarter of 2026. It will consist of approximately 8-10 episodes.

A Thrill that explodes like Fireworks

• Road (WT) is a 2026 K-drama series that is expected to be released globally on Netflix in the fourth quarter. Its story is based on an international crime mystery that has attracted widespread attention due to its fascinating cross-border backdrop. It will have around 8-10 episodes and will be available to watch worldwide on Netflix.

• The Art of Sarah is an upcoming K-drama series on Netflix. It is also known as Lady Doir, and the story revolves around a high-stakes mystery thriller that has just reached its final promotional stage. The series is scheduled to release globally on Netflix on February 13, 2026. It consists of a total of 8 episodes. The official Hindi trailer has also been uploaded to YouTube.

• Teach You a Lesson is a 2026 K-drama series, and it will be released with the title True Lessons or Chamgyoyuk. It is an action-packed school drama that has been described as a “completely unconventional” and emotionally relieving take on the genre. The series is scheduled to release globally on Netflix between April and June in the second quarter of 2026. It may consist of 10-12 episodes.

• Agents of Mystery Season 2 is scheduled to release on February 27, 2026, and this news has been confirmed by Netflix on January 29, 2026. It will consist of eight episodes and cover three major cases. The series returns after the first season received rave reviews from critics.

• Bloodhounds Season 2 is one of the most anticipated series, and now it is going to be released in 2026. This is a K-drama series coming in 2026, with its launch scheduled for the second quarter of 2026, possibly between April and June.  It will be available to watch globally on Netflix. It consists of 8 episodes and is expected to receive a positive response, just like the first season.

Where Laughter Begins Every Day

• Ready or Not: Texas is an upcoming unscripted reality travel show that is a bit different from scripted K-drama series. However, it is also one of the main Korean content lists for 2026, and it is an unplanned road trip in the United States, with the specific target being the state of Texas. The series is expected to launch exclusively on Netflix’s online streaming platform between February and March 2026. It may have 8 to 10 episodes.

• “Husbands in Action” is an upcoming Korean action-comedy film. It is expected to be released on Netflix in 2026. It is expected to launch globally on Netflix in the second quarter of 2026, between April and June.

• Undercover Miss Hong is a K-drama series released on January 17 and available to watch on Netflix. The show, popularly known as Miss Incognito, is currently one of the most-watched shows on Netflix globally. The series consists of 16 episodes and tells the story of the financial crisis that hit Seoul in 1997. In South Korea, it airs on tvN every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 pm (KST) in Korean.

A new world Beyond Imagination

• The WONDERfools is an upcoming K-drama series and one of the most anticipated superhero comedies of 2026. It is also known by other names such as Wonderfalls or The B-Team. It consists of 12 episodes and is scheduled to launch globally on Netflix in the second quarter of 2026, between April and June. The series relates to 1999 and tells the story of a group of ordinary, “flawed” citizens of the city of Haeseong who unexpectedly acquire supernatural powers.

• The East Palace is an upcoming K-drama series that will be released in 2026, also known as Dongguang. The story is based on a dark fantasy sageuk (historical drama) that serves as a major comeback project. It consists of 8 episodes. It is planned to be released globally on Netflix in the third quarter of 2026, possibly around July and September. It is planned to be released globally on Netflix in the third quarter of 2026, possibly around July and September.

• If Wishes Could Kill is an upcoming Korean drama series, popularly known as “Wish Your Death.” The series is Netflix’s first Korean young adult (YA) horror series. It is scheduled to be released in the second quarter of 2026 and is expected to be available globally on Netflix between April and June. Its production began in mid-2025 and was officially revealed in Netflix’s “What Next 2026” YouTube video. It consists of 8 episodes.

• Dead End Job is an upcoming Korean drama series, also titled Perfect Job, set to release in 2026. The series is a mix of mystery, horror, and black comedy. It is scheduled to be released globally on Netflix between October and December in the fourth quarter of 2026. It consists of 8 episodes, although exact details have not yet been revealed.

Other K-Drama series not Categorised

• Better Late Than Single is a Korean reality dating show. It wouldn’t be wrong to call it a Korean drama series, and now, after the resounding success of the first season, it’s set to premiere in mid-2025. Recently, Netflix officially confirmed that its second season will be released in 2026. The series is expected to have 10 episodes and will be available to watch globally on Netflix.

• Culinary Class Wars Season 2 is a Korean cooking reality show often categorized as a K-drama due to its high-end production and dramatic storyline; it is actually a cooking reality competition. The show has been released and is available to watch worldwide on Netflix. Recently, the show officially confirmed that its third season will be released on January 15, 2026.

• Mission: Cross Season 2 is also scheduled to release in 2026, and the story of this film revolves around an espionage case. It is expected to be approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes long and is scheduled to be released in mid-June or August, around 2026. It will be available to watch on Netflix.

• Kian’s Bizarre B&B Season 2 is a reality variety show that is part of Netflix’s growing “B&B Universe.” After the immense success of its first season, the show is now all set to release its second season, in which Kian84 runs a bed and breakfast in his unique, unpredictable, and “ethical” style. It is scheduled to be released globally on Netflix in the third quarter of 2026, i.e., between July and September.

• Jae-seok’s B&B Rules! is an upcoming Korean drama. The show is hosted by Yoo Jae-seok and stars Lee Kwang-soo, Byeon Woo-seok, and Ji Ye-eun. The show has approximately 8-10 episodes and is scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2026, expected to be available globally on Netflix between April and June.

• Notes From The Last Row is an upcoming 2026 Korean drama series that revolves around the “clash of generations” between a legendary veteran actor and a rising young star. This is a major psychological thriller series airing on Netflix, which is scheduled to premiere between April and June in the second quarter of 2026. It may have 8-10 episodes.

• Possible Love (WT) is an upcoming K-drama project film and one of the most anticipated movies on Netflix’s 2026 movies list. It is an emotionally poignant drama that explores love and human relationships from a deeply philosophical and “everyday” perspective. It was officially announced in Netflix’s YouTube video “Next on Netflix Korea 2026″. The film is expected to be released globally on Netflix in late 2026.

• The Devil’s Plan is a Korean unscripted reality game show, and now the show is returning with its third season. It is expected to launch on Netflix in late 2026. The third season consists of a total of 12 episodes. Following the success of the second season, producer Jeong Jong-yeon has officially confirmed the launch of the third season in September 2025.

• We Are Trying Here is an upcoming 2026 Korean drama series, and it is also titled Moduga Jasinui Mugachihamagwa Sasaugo Itada. It is a “humanistic healing drama” that explores the universal struggle of feeling inadequate in a world driven by comparison. It is expected to consist of approximately 12-16 episodes and will be available to watch globally on Netflix. It will also air on JTBC in South Korea.

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