Netflix has unveiled a packed 2026 K-content lineup through a nearly 5-minute sizzle reel featuring Go Youn Jung and Kim Seon Ho. They are the leading stars of the newly released Netflix original, Can This Love Be Translated?, which is currently topping the charts.
In addition, Netflix’s 2026 lineup includes the ongoing K-dramas and variety shows, such as Undercover Miss Hong, No Tail to Tell, and Single’s Inferno. The slate is packed with historical romances, rom-coms, thrillers, and more.
The streaming giant also gave a sneak peek of the show’s premiere this year. Fans, particularly BLINKs, were excited to get a 7-second teaser of BLACKPINK Jisoo’s upcoming rom-com, Boyfriend on Demand. Other series include The Art of Sarah, The Wonderfools, Notes from the Last Row, Tantara, and more.
2026 Netflix K-Content Lineup
Here is the detailed overview of the K-content lineup that will be available on Netflix this year.
Dramas
- Boyfriend on Demand – Among the dramas and films, Boyfriend on Demand is a romantic comedy starring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo as a tired webtoon producer. She joins a virtual dating service to enjoy safe, no-risk relationships. Her plans change when real feelings begin to grow for her rival, played by Seo In Guk. Boyfriend on Demand is confirmed to premiere next month, so promotional content will start rolling out soon.
- Tantara – Tantara, also known as Show Business, stars Song Hye Kyo and Gong Yoo and is set in 1960s Korea. The drama follows a young woman, Min Ja (Song Hye Kyo), who grows up in difficult circumstances and, together with her friend, Dong Ju (Gong Yoo), pursues dreams in the early Korean music and entertainment industry.
- No Tail No Tell – No Tail to Tell is a fantasy romance led by Kim Hye Yoon as a nine-tailed fox who enjoys eternal youth. She has no wish to become human until an accident involving a narcissistic soccer player, played by Lomon, suddenly turns her into one. No Tail No Tell, released on January 16, is currently available for streaming, with new episodes arriving every Friday and Saturday.
- The Scandal – The Scandal is a historical romance set in the late Joseon era, starring Son Ye Jin, Ji Chang Wook, and former After School member, Nana. It is based on the film Untold Scandal, which itself was adapted from the bold French novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses. The story unfolds in the Joseon Dynasty, where strict social rules make love taboo, and follows Lady Cho (Son Ye Jin), Cho Won (Ji Chang Wook), and Hui Yeon (Nana) as they engage in a daring and dangerous love game of temptation and manipulation.
- The East Palace – The East Palace is a historical fantasy action series starring Nam Joo Hyuk as a ghost hunter who teams up with a palace maid, played by Roh Yoon Seo. He is hell-bent on cleansing the royal palace of supernatural threats.
- The Wonderfools – The Wonderfools, set in 1999, stars Park Eun Bin, Cha Eunwoo, Kim Hae Sook, and more. It follows a group of town misfits in 1999 who suddenly gain superpowers they cannot fully control and must use them to protect Haeseong City from threats and chaos.
- The Art of Sarah – The Art of Sarah is a crime mystery thriller featuring Shin Hye Sun as an ambitious woman determined to build a luxury brand, even if it means crossing dangerous moral lines. When a body believed to be hers is found, detective Park Mu Gyeong, played by Lee Jun Hyuk, begins investigating. As he digs deeper, Park finds Sarah’s many hidden identities and the truth behind her ambitions. The mystery thriller is coming to Netflix on February 13.
- Mousetrap – Formerly known as The Rat, Mousetrap is an upcoming Netflix thriller starring Ryu Jun Yeol and Sul Kyung Gu. Based on the webtoon Field Mouse, the series follows a novelist whose entire identity is stolen by a mysterious figure, leaving him with nothing. Desperate to reclaim his life, he teams up with a ruthless loan shark to hunt down the culprit.
- Bloodhounds Season 2 – Bloodhounds Season 2 will continue the action noir story of two boxers, Gun Woo (Woo Do Hwan) and Woo Jin (Lee Sang Yi), who fought underground loan sharks in the first season. In the second season, the duo faces a new threat: a powerful underground boxing league led by Baek Jeong, played by Rain in his first villain role.
- Notes from the Last Row – Notes from the Last Row stars Choi Min Sik as Heo Mun Ho, a blunt literature professor who gave up on becoming a writer and hides his insecurities. Soon enough, he discovers the writing talent of engineering student Lee Kang, played by Choi Hyun Wook. He begins secret lessons and becomes obsessed with the young writer’s ability.
- Take Charge of My Heart – It stars Kim Young Kwang as Baek Ho Rang, a confident heir who hides a life‑threatening condition. His artificial heart is failing and running out of power. Chae Soo Bin plays Na Bo Bae, a romance screenwriter with a rare condition that makes her body carry electric current, so she can’t touch others without pain. Ho Rang is the only person she can touch without being shocked.
- Husbands in Action – Husbands in Action is an action-comedy film set for Netflix release in 2026. It stars Jin Seon Kyu as detective Chung Sik, who learns his ex-wife Shi Nae, played by Kang Han Na, has been kidnapped just after he arrests a drug gang leader. He teams up with her current husband, Min Seok, a gentle veterinarian played by Gong Myung, to rescue her. The cast also includes Kim Ji Suk, Yoon Kyung Ho, and Lee Da Hee.
- Teach You a Lesson – Teach You a Lesson (also known as True Lessons) adapts the popular webtoon True Education and follows the newly formed Educational Rights Protection Bureau. It is a government team fighting to restore order and protect teachers’ rights in schools. The story stars Kim Moo Yul, Lee Sung Min, Jin Ki Joo, and P.O.
- Sold Out On You – Also known as Sold Out Again Today, it is an SBS and Netflix romantic comedy starring Ahn Hyo Seop and Chae Won Bin. The drama follows Matthew Lee, a dedicated farmer and natural cosmetics CEO, and Dam Ye Jin, a top home shopping host who suffers from chronic insomnia because of her work. The cast also includes Kim Bum and others as supporting characters.
- If Wishes Could Kill – If Wishes Could Kill is a Korean young-adult horror series about five high school friends. They receive a deadly warning from a mysterious wish-granting app and must uncover chilling truths to survive.
- Dead-End Job – Also known as Perfect Job, is an upcoming horror comedy starring Lee Jae‑wook alongside Go Min Si, Kim Min Ha, and Lee Hee Joon. The story follows Hyuk Jun, a young man deep in debt who takes a seemingly ideal part‑time job offering very high pay. He soon realizes the work comes from a mysterious agency and is filled with terrifying supernatural challenges.
- Road (WT) – Road (working title) is an international crime thriller starring Son Suk Ku and Eita Nagayama. The plot centers on a series of gruesome cross‑border murders with cryptic messages left at each scene. A Korean detective and his Japanese counterpart travel between Seoul and Tokyo to uncover the identity of a ruthless serial killer.
Movies
- Pavane – Pavane is a Korean film released, based on the novel Jookeun Wangnyeoreul Wihan Pavane. It stars Ko Ah-sung as Mi Jung, a department store worker who avoids eye contact and struggles with low self-esteem. Byun Yo Han plays Yo Han, a free-spirited man who works in the parking lot, and Moon Sang Min plays Kyeong Rok. The story follows three lonely people who slowly help each other face life and love.
- Mission: Cross 2 – It is an action‑comedy sequel that brings back the beloved characters from the original hit film Mission: Cross. The story follows former special forces agent Kang Mu, played by Hwang Jung Min, and his detective wife Mi Seon, portrayed by Yum Jung Ah. They team up again for a new high‑stakes mission. In this installment, the couple must recover a stolen national treasure.
Variety Shows
In the variety and reality series, the following shows are scheduled to return
- Better Late Than Single – Better Late Than Single is a Korean dating reality show on Netflix that follows adults who have never been in a romantic relationship. Over nine days, participants live together, go on guided dates, and receive advice from celebrity mentors like Seo In Guk and Lee Eun Ji.
- Agents of Mystery Season 2 – Agents of Mystery 2 returns with a team of familiar faces, including Lee Yong Jin, John Park, Hyeri, aespa’s Karina and Kim Do Hoon. The team will once again solve odd, unexplained cases at interesting locations, joined by new member Gabee.
- Culinary Class Wars – Netflix’s hit Korean cooking competition Culinary Class Wars is renewed for a third season after the intense finale of Season 2 in January, where chefs battled for a big cash prize. Season 3 will change the format by having teams of four chefs from the same restaurant compete together instead of individuals.
- Kian’s Bizarre B&B – The charming, feel‑good reality show by webtoon creator and TV personality Kian84 returns for its second season. In the first installment, he runs a quirky bed and breakfast with special guests, including BTS’s Jin and Ji Ye Eun. The guests meet new people, handle tasks, and share everyday moments. Season 2 was confirmed by Netflix in July 2025, though the full cast and release date are still being announced.
- Jae‑Suk’s B&B Rules – This new Netflix variety show is expanding the popular guesthouse format. In this show, Jae‑suk welcomes guests into a bed and breakfast setting for a warm, memorable experience. The show also features cast members like Lee Kwang Soo and Byeon Woo Seok.
- Ready or Not: Texas – This Korean reality and travel show stars Lee Seo Jin and producer Na Young Seok (Na PD). The unscripted series follows them and their crew on an adventure in Dallas, Texas. The group has no fixed plan and plans to explore the local culture, food, daily life, and surprises along the way.
- Single’s Inferno – The globally popular dating show has returned for its fifth season on Netflix, which premiered on January 20, 2026. Once again, a fresh group of singles is looking for love on a deserted island. The show keeps its familiar format where contestants must pair up to escape to “Paradise,” a luxury date setting. Hosts Hong Jin Kyung, Dex, Lee Da Hee, Kyuhyun, and Hanhae return to guide and comment.
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