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The new year of 2026 is approaching, and the K-drama fans are already excited about the fresh set of shows waiting for them. The industry continues to expand, keeping in mind the popularity of the dramas and the kind of genres it bring on. K-dramas that are coming in 2026 comprise of variety of genres, including some mind-bending concepts and fantasy romances. The industry is also coming up with some more grounded family dramas featuring subtle romance.
Star-driven rom-coms are also part of the slate, giving the fans some spectacle along with good stories. K-dramas are streamed across several platforms like Netflix, tvN, and JTBC, and will continue to explore some evolving themes in the future.
Here are the 5 K-dramas premiering in January 2026 that you can’t miss
The Judge Returns
The Judge Returns is the story of Judge Lee Han Young, who almost suffers an unjust death but miraculously returns to life. He decides to punish those who were involved in the event and yet escaped justice. This way, the entire drama is about his journey to make the wrong right.
The show could be an interesting watch if you love some supernatural twists in socially relevant drama. Moreover, if you want to watch some courtroom battles with supernatural interventions, this show could be a great watch.
To My Beloved Thief
This is going to be a romantic fantasy that tells the story of Hong Eun Jo, who, apparently, is a noble woman but lives a secret life as a righteous thief, Hong Gil Dong. She is righteous because she steals from corrupt officials, offering her kinda sense of justice. Her life is affected when she crosses paths with a man obsessed with solving crimes.
However, the major tension happens when the two swap their bodies to journey on a unique ride of knowing each other.
Spring Fever
This is a romantic comedy set in a quiet town. The story shapes up when Yoon Bom comes to live in the town after a major heartbreak and becomes a high school teacher. In the school setup, the journey of the character intertwines with a warm-hearted man named Seon Jae-gyu, whose bond eventually helps her open up and eventually lead a journey of healing and second chances.
Can This Love Be Translated?
This K- K-drama is also a romantic comedy and brings to the table what these dramas are best at. Joon Ho Jin is a language interpreter who is working for a top actress, Cha Moo Hee, with her global engagements.
At the beginning of the show, their relationship is highly professional while also filled with misunderstandings and cultural clashes. However, as a result of an unexpected moment, this bond spices up to be more romantic.
No Tail to Tell
Have you heard of the classic tale of Gumiho? Yes? Then this show is for you. It makes the story a fantasy romance with Eun Ho at the center. Eun Ho is a fox with nine tails who is enjoying her youth and doesn't want to become a human. However, when she encounters a world-class soccer star, Kan Si Yeol, she transforms to be a human, and this makes them live a new life altogether, sparking a romance with the athlete.
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Therefore, we can say that January 2026 is filled with K-dramas covering various genres, especially romantic fantasy. If you are waiting for fresh, lighthearted, feel-good stories, the wait is almost over for all the K-drama fans.
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