10 Most Exciting K-Dramas Coming to Netflix in 2026

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Published Feb 11, 2026, 12:44 PM EST

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Netflix Korea seems to be giving it their all in 2026. With a high budget and even higher demands for South Korean content worldwide, their K-drama program is growing and becoming stronger, with more and more high-profile actors stepping in. Even variety and reality shows, which are often the backbone of Korean entertainment TV, are now commissioned on Netflix, and everything from Culinary Class Wars to The Devil's Plan continues to grace our streaming services.

Regardless of variety and reality shows, the most sought-after content remains scripted K-dramas. This year, we have a wide array of genres to look forward to, from romance and drama to sci-fi and thriller; there's something for everyone now, and each show's format closely follows Netflix's formula (for better or worse). Here are the 10 most anticipated K-dramas coming to Netflix in 2026.

10 'The Art of Sarah'

Shin Hye-sun in The Art of Sarah, standing in a red and white room

The Art of Sarah is coming out on Friday, February 13th, and it reunites Shin Hye-sun and Lee Jun-hyuk, who starred together in Stranger (also available to stream on Netflix). Nearly a decade later, they are now the leads of their own K-drama that fuses identity and techno thriller with mystery and crime, promising to be a brand-new binge-watch for all K-drama fans.

The Art of Sarah is about Sarah Kim (Shin), an elusive woman who poses as the CEO of a beauty company for the public but is difficult to meet and see in person. It seems Sarah has multiple identities, and the tenacious detective Mu-gyeong (Lee) finds her suspicious and wants to uncover her secrets. This cat-and-mouse chase boasts some great cinematography and costume work, with Netflix pulling out all the stops to hire some superstar professionals in the industry. If you like Shin and Lee, mystery thrillers, or just fun, suspenseful shows, The Art of Sarah promises to be all those things.

9 'Notes from the Last Row'

Choi Min-sik standing in front of a microphone stand and holding papers in Notes from the Last Row

Speaking of high-profile actors in K-dramas, Choi Min-sik stars in Notes from the Last Row, a psychological drama that's coming to Netflix during Q2. Choi is known to wider audiences as Oldboy and the serial killer from I Saw the Devil, and it seems like here, he's stepping into the role of an obsessive man chasing the high of a glory he was never able to achieve. Notes from the Last Row was based on the Spanish play El Chico de la última fila by Juan Mayorga and promises to be a twisty mind-game of a show.

Notes from the Last Row follows the literature professor Heo Mun-oh (Choi), whose career as a novelist failed many years ago, and he still holds grudges against his competition. Heo learns that one of his students, Lee Kang (Choi Hyun-wook), who always sits at the back of the class, has an untapped potential for writing. Heo begins tutoring the student one-on-one, and Lee Kang finds himself in the hands of a man ready to make his dying career happen once again. It sounds interesting, and if you're familiar with the Spanish play, you might love this show.

8 'Our Sticky Love'

Jung Hae-in and Ha Young standing in the streets, with him looking away and her looking at him in Our Sticky Love

The name of this K-drama translated into English sounds a bit unfortunate, but Our Sticky Love is an anticipated rom-com starring Jung Hae-in, one of the best actors in the industry right now. Jung is joined by Ha Young, and in the first-look images, they look great together. Our Sticky Love seems to be a drama about opposites attracting, but it also uses one very common K-drama trope we've been missing lately — forced cohabitation. This drama is announced to come out in Q3, which means sometime in the summer, like July or August.

Our Sticky Love follows an amnesiac prosecutor, Eun-sae (Ha Young), who is the first love of boxer-turned-gangster Tae-ha (Jung). Since she can't remember anything, Tae-ha claims to be her boyfriend, and they start living together, giving Tae-ha a disguise. Eun-sae lost her memory while working on a high-profile case, and something tells us Tae-ha's gang might have a connection to it. The blend of genres is there, and the classic trope is, too. Our Sticky Love promises to be a classically formulated K-drama like those we know and love.

7 'Road (WT)'

Son Suk-ku and Eita Nagayama standing very close to each other and staring at each other in Road (WT)

Road (WT) is no doubt going to be a hit, as several big names are attached to this K-drama. It is based on the acclaimed novel Blue Road by Keisi Edogawa and Kwan Ga Ya and created and directed by Han Jun-hee, the man in charge of creating D.P. and Weak Hero, two of the most acclaimed K-dramas of the 2020s. This mystery crime drama is a Korean-Japanese production starring Son Suk-ku and Eita Nagayama, and there seems to be lots of tension between their characters, based on the promo photos and first look.

Road (WT) follows two detectives, a South Korean detective played by Son and a Japanese detective played by Nagayama, who work together to solve a series of brutal cross-border murders. The killer (or killers) also leaves hidden messages on their crime scenes and victims, leading the two detectives down a dark and dangerous path. Son and Nagayama are joined by a few other stars of Korean and Japanese descent, and the first look makes it look like a mystery along the lines of Broen and True Detective.

6 'Bloodhounds' Season 2

Lee Sang-yi frowning at someone off-screen, with scratches on his face, in Bloodhounds

Even three years later, people are still finding out about Bloodhounds, one of Netflix's greatest action series. The show combines martial arts with road pursuits and crime drama, showing off the seedy side of loan officers. The show is set during COVID, when many businesses went under, and loan sharks had a fruitful time getting people into debt. Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi step in as the leads in the show, two noble boxers who try to stop the loan sharks from hurting more people. Though it seemed like the show ended because of the closed narrative of the story in Season 1, very soon after it premiered, Bloodhounds was renewed for Season 2.

Season 2 of Bloodhounds stars Woo and Lee again, and this time, the antagonist is none other than Rain. This is his first-ever role as a villain, and considering he is incredibly fit and charming, his role is bound to be a big one. This time, Geun-woo (Woo) and Woo-jin (Lee) try to break up an illegal boxing organization, most notably its leader, the famous and powerful Baek-jeong (Rain). Baek-jeong is a formidable enemy to Geun-woo and Woo-jin, but together, they're unstoppable. It's quite exciting to see this show continue for another season, and hopes are high that it's going to be a good one.

5 'Tantara'

Tantara is an interesting project that gathers numerous high-profile stars, starting with Gong Yoo and Song Hye-kyo. It's been a moment since we've seen them in a Netflix original — Gong starred in The Trunk in 2024, while Song starred in The Glory in 2023. The two actors are joined by Kim Seol-hyun, Cha Seung-won, Lee Hanee, and a few others, making a brilliant ensemble. Tantara will also give us the opportunity to hear some of our fave K-drama actors sing, since it's a show about show business.

Tantara is set in 1960s and 1970s South Korea, following people who are trying to make it big in show business. Song portrays Min-ja, a woman pursuing a public career, while Gong plays her childhood best friend, Dong-gu, in what Netflix claims to be a "striking transformation." Min-ja and Dong-gu enter showbiz together, and the show chronicles their trials and tribulations. The two veterans will undoubtedly win viewers over with their charm and talents, which makes it difficult to stay patient for this one. Tantara is planned to be released in Q4, meaning sometime in the fall, most likely.

4 'Boyfriend on Demand'

Jisoo browsing a booklet while sitting in her pastel-decorated home in Boyfriend on Demand

Fans of Blackpink, especially Jisoo, will love to see her in a new rom-com called Boyfriend on Demand. Though her previous TV roles include Snowdrop, which was controversial in the South Korean landscape, and Newtopia, a heavily underrated zombie comedy, Jisoo now moves onto Netflix and stars with Seo In-guk in a rom-com about a burned-out professional immersing herself in a virtual world. The team behind the series consists of experts in the romantic comedy landscape, and this show is undoubtedly going to be a smash hit.

Boyfriend on Demand follows Seo Mi-rae (Jisoo), a webtoon producer used to being alone and living single. As burnout catches up with her, and she wishes to meet the perfect man, Mi-rae applies for a virtual dating service called "Boyfriend on Demand," where she can date the man of her dreams at the touch of her fingertips. Her producer competitor, Park Kyeong-nam (Seo), enters the picture to make the narrative an enemies-to-lovers story, and the entire premise is very much in tune with the times. Virtual reality, burnout, and professional competition seem to be the biggest issues of today, and this show turns them into obstacles to a charming love story. Boyfriend on Demand comes out in Q1, so very, very soon.

3 'The Scandal'

Ji Chang-wook leaning toward Son Ye-jin who is touching his hat in The Scandal

One of the biggest stars in South Korea at the moment is Son Ye-jin, who is known to K-drama fans from numerous shows (most notably, Crash Landing on You); she stars in Park Chan-wook's No Other Choice next to Lee Byung-hun and steals several scenes as Lee's reasonable but gentle wife. We'll get to see her in another Netflix show soon (Netflix says Q3), this time in a period series called The Scandal. Son is joined by Ji Chang-wook and Nana, and they form an intriguing love triangle that's based on the movie Untold Scandal from 2003, which was also based on a source material — the novel Dangerous Liaisons.

The Scandal follows Lady Cho (Son), a woman known for her insider knowledge and social skills, and Cho Won (Ji), a notorious playboy who is often deemed scandalous. The two enter a bet to sabotage their romantic relationships, but when they meet the widow Hui-yeon (Nana), their plan goes awry, and feelings soon get hurt. This romantic drama promises intrigue and chemistry; looking at the stills from the show, it seems like it's also going to be a gorgeous-looking series, and we can't wait to watch it.

2 'The WONDERfools'

Park Eun-bin, Kim Hae-sook, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Seong-jae, and Son Hyun-joo looking at something off-screen in shock in The WONDERfools

The WONDERfools promises to be an ensemble comedy. Fun, heartfelt, and funny, what's not to like? The director of Extraordinary Attorney Woo joins forces with and gives the lead to Park Eun-bin once again in this comedy about small-town folks who unexpectedly get superpowers. The WONDERfools comes out in Q2, as announced by Netflix, so we can expect to laugh out loud at this show sometime in late spring.

The WONDERfools is set in 1999 and follows the residents of Haeseong City, where everyone is afraid of doomsday. Set at the cusp of the new millennium, the show depicts the townies being afraid of this new beginning, until something even more unexpected happens, and they suddenly get superpowers. Soon, a detective, Lee Woon-jung (Cha Eun-woo), comes to Haeseong City and investigates a series of mysteries that may or may not be connected to the superpowered individuals. Netflix calls The WONDERfools an action/adventure comedy, and with a stellar cast and a trustworthy director, it's a must-watch this year.

1 'If Wishes Could Kill'

Hyun Woo-seok showing a deadly app to someone off-screen in If Wishes Could Kill

The first young-adult Korean horror series comes to Netflix, and it's called If Wishes Could Kill. The premise sounds like something along the lines of Alice in Borderland or movies like Ring; the director of the show worked on Kingdom Season 2 and the superhero series Moving, so If Wishes Could Kill is a very promising series. It also features a stellar young cast, including Kang Mi-na, Baek Sun-ho, and Hyun Woo-seok, but the ensemble is led by a new hope, Jeon So-young.

If Wishes Could Kill depicts a group of high school kids, like the athletic prodigy Se-ah (Jeon), her best friend Na-ri (Kang), her boyfriend Su-ho (Baek), and the class genius, Ha-joon (Hyun). They all install an app called GIRIGO and soon realize that they're slated to die because of it. Working on survival strategies, the group goes through various time-constrained tasks in an attempt to defeat death. If you like survival horror/thrillers, If Wishes Could Kill is probably going to be your favorite new show.