3 Of Netflix's Biggest K-Dramas of 2026 Are Officially Eyeing A Comeback

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Published Aug 8, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT

Merlyn De Souza is a freelance writer and anime enthusiast based in Goa, India, with a Bachelor's in English Literature. When she isn't writing, she can be found exploring various realms of entertainment, including, but not limited to, K-dramas, novels, and even the occasional manhwa. She also enjoys all things creative, like sewing and makeup.

While there may not have been any mainstream sensations like Squid Game, All of Us Are Dead, or Sweet Home, Netflix has still been on a K-drama roll in 2026. Halfway into the year, Netflix has already found multiple major hits across various genres, whether that's romances like Can This Love Be Translated, thrillers like The Art of Sarah and Bloodhounds Season 2, or even comedies like Undercover Miss Hong.

Some of Netflix's 2026 K-drama releases, like Teach You A Lesson, even managed to make it into the platform's top ten most-watched shows of all time. And as the hype for Netflix K-dramas continues to grow, three of its highly popular releases from 2026 are already eyeing a comeback with new seasons.

3 Netflix K-Dramas Are Officially In Talks For Season 2

Netflix's My Royal Nemesis, Agent Kim Reactivated, and Phantom Lawyer are "actively being considered for sequels" by their production company, Studio S. Hong Seong-chang, the CEO of Studio S, recently sat down for an interview with Korean news outlet Munhwa, during which he revealed that these three series were officially in talks for renewals.

It is important to note that nothing has been confirmed or greenlit just yet, at least until any official announcements are made. However, given the success of these three releases, the chances of these renewal talks going through are quite high.

In the interview, the CEO of Studio S notably even discussed the record-breaking success of Agent Kim Reactivated, which achieved a 23% viewership rating in Korea. My Royal Nemesis and Phantom Lawyer, which are also Studio S productions, also managed to achieve double-digit viewership ratings, attesting to their popularity within Korea, and thus, these three titles are ripe for expansions.

My Royal Nemesis, Agent Kim, and Phantom Lawyer Are All Ripe For Sequels

More importantly, a sequel also makes sense for each of these three K-dramas. Agent Kim Reactivated is based on an ongoing webtoon with plenty more material to adapt beyond that covered in the K-drama's short 10-episode run. Meanwhile, in Phantom Lawyer's case, while the series neatly wrapped up its underlying conflict within its 16 episodes, the series still has plenty of room for even an episodic second season with more ghostly clients, as the series ended with Shin I-rang keeping his ability to communicate with ghosts.

As for My Royal Nemesis, the series did end with a few plot holes that a potential second season could wrap up neatly. Seo-Ri and Se-gye's story has reached its natural conclusion; however, a hypothetical sequel or spin-off following Dan-shim and Prince Lee Hyun isn't completely out of the realm of possibility.

In fact, the show's director, Han Tae-seop, also entertained the idea of a second season in an interview with The Chosun Daily back when My Royal Nemesis just finished airing. In particular, the director presented the idea of a body-swap story, and this could just be the shape that My Royal Nemesis' sequel takes if Studio S indeed goes through with it.

"If Season 2 were to happen without prior planning, a body-swap scenario where Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun play each other’s roles would be hilarious and exciting."

- Director Han Tae-seop to The Chosun Daily.

All that to say, these three shows have certainly shone a light on Studio S, which has also produced many other Netflix hits like Sold Out on You and Our Sticky Love so far. And the second half of 2026 will likely bring with it even more must-watch K-dramas from the studio.