2026 has begun with a myriad of TV shows and OTT releases for fans of the Korean entertainment world to add to their watchlist. Here's everything you need to know about all the new K-dramas and digital content dropping this month.
Cast: Nam Ji Hyun, Moon Sang Min, Hong Min Gi, Han So Eun, Choi Won Young, Ha Seok Jin, Lee Seung Woo, Song Ji Ho
Director: Ham Young Geol
No. of episodes: 16
Genre: Historical, Comedy, Romance
Release Date: January 3, 2026
Where to watch: KBS2, Wavve, Viki, Netflix
5. Spring Fever
Yoon Bom is a Seoul girl and has been for a while, but after a bad experience hurls her back to the small town of Shinsu-eup, the citizens notice her more than ever. She comes across Seon Jae Kyu, CEO of JK Power Energy, and a visually tough man who has a teenage nephew. While initially appearing rough, he turns out to be a charming man with a lot of consideration for others. Sparks begin to flow between the exchange teacher and the strong businessman.
- Cast: Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Joo Bin, Cha Seo Won, Cho Jun Young, Lee Jae In, Bae Jung Nam, Jin Kyung
- Director: Park Won Gook
- No. of episodes: 12
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama
- Release Date: January 5, 2026
- Where to watch: tvN, TVING, Prime Video
6. No Tail to Tell
Eunho is a fun-loving and cunning gumiho (nine-tailed fox) who has ascended to the human realm but has no plans to turn into one. She enjoys all the entertaining bits of this world with the help of her eternal youth and avoids doing any good. Kang Si Yeol is a famed football player who has the love of fans from around the globe and is a big narcissist. A sudden happening pits them against each other, and she turns into a human, much to her dismay. What awaits is a hilarious turn of events that brings them closer together.
- Cast: Kim Hye Yoon, Lomon, Jang Dong Joo, Lee Si Woo, Kim Tae Woo, Kim Tae Jung, Lee Seung Joon, Hwang Soo Hyun, In Gyo Jin
- Director: Kim Jung Kwon
- No. of episodes: 12
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
- Release Date: January 16, 2026
- Where to watch: SBS, Netflix
7. Can This Love Be Translated?
Ju Ho Jin is a multilingual interpreter who gets hired to work for beloved actress Cha Mu Hee. He accompanies her on set for the filming of a dating TV show where she meets many people. With their contrasting personalities and views on love, they butt heads but soon find themselves understanding each other's perspective and form a strong relationship.
- Cast: Kim Seon Ho, Go Youn Jung, Sota Fukushi, Choi Woo Sung, Lee Yi Dam, Hyunri
- Director: Yoo Young Eun (Created by Hong Sisters)
- No. of episodes: 12
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Release Date: January 16, 2026
- Where to watch: Netflix
8. Undercover Miss Hong
Set in the late 1990s, Hong Geum Bo is a skilled inspector at the Financial Supervisory Service. While investigating a securities company with suspicious flow of funds, she goes undercover as a 20-year-old high school graduate, Hong Jang Mi (her sister's name), by using her youthful appearance to her advantage. While trying to find the truth behind the funds and juggling workplace drama as well as new relationships, she comes across Sin Jeong Woo, the new CEO of Hanmin Securities company, who is upright and has trouble accepting this new girl in his team who starkly resembles his past crush.
- Cast: Park Shin Hye, Go Kyung Pyo, Ha Yoon Kyung, Cho Han Gyeol, Yuna
- Director: Park Seon Ho
- No. of episodes: 16
- Genre: Comedy, Crime, Office
- Release Date: January 17, 2026
- Where to watch: tvN, TVING
9. Positively Yours
Kang Doo Joon is a second-generation chaebol who has stepped into the shoes of his late brother and dedicated all his days to running their company. He has no plans to get married until he meets Jang Hui Won on one fateful night. Her observation of her parents' married life and growing up under a strict mother moulds her into a cold person. She's a career-focused woman whose love life is nonexistent until a one-night stand with a seemingly perfect man messes up her life.
- Cast: Choi Jin Hyuk, Oh Yeon Seo, Hong Jong Hyun, Kim Da Som
- Director: Kim Jin Seong
- No. of episodes: 12
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Family
- Release Date: January 17, 2026
- Where to watch: Channel A, Viki
10. Single's Inferno Season 5
The most sizzling dating reality show returns to the screens, where once again happening young men and women are brought together on a deserted island. Only matching with one who their heart demands, will get them to move to a lavish island beside, but missed signals, crossed connections, and more get in the way. The newest season promises more fun for fans of the Korean program.
- Cast: Cho Kyu Hyun, Lee Da Hee, Jung Han Hae, Dex, Hong Jin Kyung (Rumored cast members include Kim Minji, Kim Goeun, Lee Yeji, Song Eun Woo, Mina Sue Choi, Lim Sung Jin, Kim Ji Han, Danny Koo
- Director: Kim Jae Won
- No. of episodes: 8-10
- Genre: Romance, Reality TV
- Release Date: January 20, 2026
- Where to watch: Netflix
11. Recipe For Love
Two families in the Onjeong neighborhood have a long-running feud for the past 30 years. Gong Ju Ah has a medical license but gives up her doctor career to pursue her dream of becoming a fashion designer. Yang Hyun Bin is a businessman in the fashion industry with experience stemming from years of running start-ups. The two were childhood sweethearts who were separated because of their families' dispute. They reunite in their workplace, where once hidden feelings begin to surface.
- Cast: Jin Se Yeon, Park Ki Woong, Yoo Ho Jung, So Yi Hyun, Kim Seung Soo, Kim Hyung Mook
- Director: Han Joon Seo
- No. of episodes: 50
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Family
- Release Date: January 31, 2026
- Where to watch: KBS2