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Jung Hae-in and Shin Se-kyung in Talks for K-Drama ‘Love Virus’
Jung Hae-in and Shin Se-kyung are both reviewing offers for Love Virus, a new K-drama romance directed by PD Kim Seok-yoon of My Liberation Notes. Neither has signed yet.
JTBC's 2026 K-Drama Lineup Is Here: 5 Titles to Watch From We Are All Trying Here to Gold Digger
JTBC has unveiled its 2026 Korean drama slate, led by the April 18 Netflix and JTBC premiere of "We Are All Trying Here" and four more series covering culinary competition, body-swap comedy, crime thriller, and prestige adaptation.
Kim Hee-ae and Noh Sang Hyun Cast in JTBC's Korean Remake of BBC Drama Gold Digger
Kim Hee-ae and Noh Sang Hyun are set to lead JTBC's Korean remake of the BBC psychological drama Gold Digger, airing October 2026. Kim Hee-ae plays a woman who meets a 33-year-old man at an art museum on her 60th birthday and cannot quite tell if what grows between them is love or a long con.
The Legend of Kitchen Soldier Heads to Series Mania Before Korea Premiere
Park Ji-hoon stars in The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, the only Korean drama invited to France's Series Mania 2026. A military cooking comedy powered by a popular Naver Webtoon, premiering May 11 on TVING.
Korean Actor Lee Sang Bo Dead at 44, Cause of Death Withheld by Family
Korean actor Lee Sang Bo, known for Miss Monte-Cristo and The Elegant Empire, died on March 27, 2026 at his Pyeongtaek home. He was 44. His agency, KMG, confirmed the passing but withheld the cause of death at his family's request.
Kim Young Dae Enlists in the Korean Military This April
Kim Young-dae enlists in April 2026 as an active-duty soldier, with discharge expected around October 2027. A look at his nine-year career and what comes next.
The Goblin Cast Is Reuniting for a 10th Anniversary Special
tvN confirmed Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, and Yoo In-na are reuniting for a Goblin 10th anniversary travel special. Here is everything we know.
Buy King: Lee Jun Ho and Ju Ji-hoon to Face Off in Netflix's Chaebol Succession War
Netflix's Buy King casts 2PM's Lee Jun Ho and Kingdom actor Ju Ji-hoon as nephew and uncle in a high-stakes chaebol succession war. Director Jo Sung-hee (Space Sweepers) is attached. Filming begins April 2026.
Dream to You: Lee Sang-yub Joins Hwang In-youp and Hyeri in ENA’s New Rom-Com
ENA’s Dream to You finalizes its cast as Lee Sang-yub joins leads Hwang In-youp and Hyeri. Written by the Goblin scribe Jung Eun-bi, the romantic comedy premieres in the second half of 2026.
Roh Yoon-seo and Lee Chae-min Reunite for Time-Loop Romance “I Decided to Die”
Baeksang winner Roh Yoon-seo joins Lee Chae-min in tvN’s webtoon adaptation I Decided to Die, directed by Queen of Tears’ Kim Hie-won. Their first pairing as co-leads arrives three years after Hit the Top Scandal.
Ha Jung-woo's 'The People Upstairs' Lands on Netflix Three Months After Theatrical Run
The R-rated comedy about inter-floor noise, marriage troubles, and uncomfortably candid dinner conversations arrives on Netflix in March 2026 after its theatrical run.
Lee Byung-hun and Han Ji-min to Lead 'The Koreans,' Disney+'s Korean Remake of 'The Americans'
Disney+ has ordered The Koreans, a Korean-language reimagining of FX's The Americans, starring Lee Byung-hun and Han Ji-min as North Korean sleeper agents in early 1990s South Korea. Director Ahn Gil-ho helms the production, with principal photography now underway in Seoul.
Lee Young-ae and Yoo Ji-tae Reunite After 25 Years in Mystery Drama "Jae Yi's Young In"
Lee Young-ae and Yoo Ji-tae are reuniting on screen for the first time in 25 years. Production company I Will Media confirmed the two will star in mystery romance drama "Jae Yi's Young In," set to begin production in 2026.
Park Min-young, Yook Sungjae, and Go Soo Confirmed for SBS Office Romance 'Nine to Six'
SBS has confirmed the full cast for its upcoming office romance Nine to Six, starring Park Min-young, Yook Sungjae of BTOB, and Go Soo in his first romance drama in 15 years. The drama, adapted from the 2021 Chinese hit The Rational Life, is set for the second half of 2026.
Byeon Woo-seok Is Back on Salon Drip, and He's Bringing IU This Time
Byeon Woo-seok and IU are confirmed for Salon Drip in April 2026, ahead of their MBC drama Perfect Crown premiering April 10. His last Salon Drip hit 18.56 million views.
The Remarried Empress: The 2.7-Billion-View Webtoon Gets a Dream Cast on Disney+
Shin Min-ah leads an all-star cast in The Remarried Empress, Disney+'s adaptation of the Naver Webtoon that has racked up 2.7 billion cumulative global views. The romantic fantasy drama arrives in the second half of 2026.
Chae Jong-hyeop and Won Ji-an in Talks to Lead KBS Historical Drama 'Unnamed Lamp'
Both actors' agencies have confirmed they are positively reviewing offers for KBS2's adaptation of the webtoon 'Unnamed Lamp.' If confirmed, it would mark the first sageuk for either actor.
Seo Kang-jun and Ahn Eun-jin Lead KBS Romance Drama 'Another Love But You'
Seo Kang-jun and Ahn Eun-jin confirmed as leads in KBS romance drama 'Another Love But You'. A 10-year couple at a crossroads. Premieres second half 2026, streaming globally on Amazon Prime Video.
Yerin Ha Makes History as Bridgerton's First Korean Lead
The Korean-Australian actress makes history as Bridgerton's first Korean lead, playing Sophie Baek opposite Luke Thompson in Season 4, now streaming on Netflix.
Bloodhounds Season 2: Rain Steps Into His First Villain Role as Netflix's Hardest-Hitting K-Drama Returns
Three years after taking down the loan sharks, Gun-woo and Woo-jin are back. This time, they face Rain in his first-ever villain role, running a global underground boxing league.
Four Years Later, Yumi's Cells Season 3 Returns: Kim Go-eun Back April 13 for the Final Love Story
Kim Go-eun returns as Yumi in Season 3 of the beloved TVING franchise, premiering April 13, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the cast, plot, and the four-year wait.
Jang Keun-suk in Talks to Return to TV After Three Years with Drama 'Hyupban'
One of Hallyu's most iconic names may be heading back to the small screen. Jang Keun-suk is in talks to star in the upcoming drama 'Hyupban,' his first TV project in roughly three years.
The WONDERfools: Park Eun-bin and Cha Eun-woo Lead Netflix's Y2K Superhero Comedy
Netflix pairs Park Eun-bin with Cha Eun-woo in The WONDERfools, a Y2K superhero comedy about misfits who gain abilities they can barely control. Directed by Yoo In-sik (Extraordinary Attorney Woo), the series arrives Q2 2026 as one of Netflix's most ambitious Korean originals yet.
Tantara: Song Hye Kyo and Gong Yoo’s First-Ever Pairing Arrives on Netflix This December
The Glory and Squid Game icons unite for the first time in Netflix’s sweeping period drama set against the birth of Korea’s entertainment industry.
Seo Ji-hye Joins Park Hae-soo in ENA Crime Thriller The Scarecrow
Seo Ji-hye confirms her role in ENA crime thriller The Scarecrow opposite Park Hae-soo, playing his younger sister caught up in a serial murder investigation.
Lee Dong Wook, Jung Yoo Mi, and Jeon So Nee Eye Netflix's Love Affair
The director of The World of the Married returns with a star-studded cast and an explosive premise spanning Korea and Madrid.
Undercover Miss Hong Is Ending at the Top: Park Shin-hye's Best Comeback
Park Shin-hye's tvN workplace comedy-thriller closes its 16-episode run at the top of every chart. Here's why Undercover Miss Hong became the K-drama story of early 2026.
Kim Yoo Jung and Park Jinyoung Lead tvN Colonial-Era Espionage Drama 100 Day Lie
Kim Yoo Jung and Park Jinyoung are set to lead tvN new historical drama 100 Day Lie, a colonial-era espionage thriller from the director of Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
Kim Nam-gil Confirmed for SBS Sci-Fi Drama 'Nightmare,' Plays Detective Hunting AI Criminals
Kim Nam-gil (김남길) is heading back to SBS in a sci-fi hero drama unlike anything in his catalog. In 'Nightmare,' he plays a detective chasing crimes rooted in AI-manipulated dreams.
Kim Min Ju Leads Her First Drama in Still Shining Opposite Jinyoung
The former IZ*ONE member takes her first lead role in JTBC's Friday drama, co-starring with GOT7's Jinyoung in a spring romance that marks a major career milestone.
IU and Byeon Woo Seok Star in Perfect Crown, MBC's Alternate-Universe Royal Romance
IU and Byeon Woo Seok lead Perfect Crown, an alternate-universe romance where a chaebol heiress and a powerless prince enter a contract marriage. Premieres April 10 on MBC and Disney+.
Disney+ Says No. Kim Soo Hyun's Camp Says Yes. What Happens to Knock-Off?
Disney+ denied reports that Kim Soo Hyun's shelved drama Knock-Off is being scheduled for 2026. His legal rep disagrees. The $40M show is caught in the middle.
Can This Love Be Translated? Is the K-Drama Rom-Com of the Year
Kim Seon-ho returns to the genre he owns and Go Youn-jung matches him step for step. Netflix's slow-burn romance spanning Japan, Canada, and Italy is the year's most satisfying K-drama.
Ju Ji-hoon and Ha Ji-won Are a Marriage Built on Betrayal in Climax
ENA's Climax (클라이맥스) is a political survival noir where Ju Ji-hoon plays a prosecutor who marries actress Ha Ji-won as a power move. It premieres March 16 on ENA and Disney+.
Spring Fever Review: Ahn Bo-hyun Hits 10 Years and Delivers
Ten years in, Ahn Bo-hyun marks his acting anniversary with Spring Fever - tvN's quietly excellent 2026 romantic comedy that earned its warmth.
Ha Jung Woo Returns to TV After 19 Years in Mad Concrete Dreams
Ha Jung Woo leads tvN's new crime-thriller black comedy Mad Concrete Dreams, his first drama in 19 years. Premieres March 14, 2026 with Im Soo Jung, Krystal, and Shim Eun Kyung.
Song Kang and Kim So Hyun Are Reuniting. Their New Drama Already Looks Dangerous.
The Love Alarm co-stars are in talks to reunite for White Scandal, a contract romance drama with a creative team that does not play it safe.
Kang Min Ah and INFINITE's L Confirmed for Supernatural Rom-Com 'Empathy Cells'
Kang Min Ah and INFINITE's L (Kim Myung Soo) are confirmed to lead Empathy Cells, a 2026 fantasy rom-com about two people who involuntarily begin sharing each other's emotions.
Phantom Lawyer Preview: Yoo Yeon-seok Channels the Dead Inside Korea's Most Inventive Legal Drama
SBS's Phantom Lawyer stars Yoo Yeon-seok as a lawyer possessed by ghost clients and Esom as his cold-blooded counterpart. The wildest legal drama of 2026 premieres March 13.
GOT7's Jinyoung Is Playing a Subway Driver in Love. 'Still Shining' Is the March K-Drama to Watch.
Still Shining premieres March 6 on JTBC and Netflix. Park Jinyoung plays a subway driver reconnecting with his first love in a drama from the director of Our Beloved Summer and the writer of Tune in for Love. Here is why it is the March K-drama to set your calendar for.
Siren's Kiss Is the Romantic Thriller About to Dominate K-Drama Season
Park Min-young, Wi Ha-joon, and Kim Jung-hyun star in tvN's romantic thriller about a woman whose lovers keep dying. Premiering March 2 on Amazon Prime Video.
K-Dramas Are Building Their Own Cinematic Universe, Starting With Lee Jong-suk and Lee Joon-hyuk
Lee Jong-suk and Lee Joon-hyuk will lead two interconnected romance K-dramas set in the same fictional universe, marking the first major shared-universe project in Korean television history.
Jisoo's Boyfriend on Demand: Everything to Know Before the Netflix K-Drama Drops
Jisoo leads her first Netflix original, a 10-episode romantic comedy about a burnt-out webtoon producer who escapes into virtual reality dating. Here's everything you need to know before Boyfriend on Demand drops March 6.
Korea's Micro-Drama Boom: How 2-Minute Vertical Dramas Are Becoming K-Entertainment's Next Global Export
Korea's biggest entertainment players are making a mass migration into vertical micro-dramas. With $9.7B globally and Korean platforms growing 324%, this two-minute format could be K-Entertainment's next global weapon.
Webtoons Are Taking Over Your Screen in 2026. Here Is Why.
From The Remarried Empress to Bloodhounds 2, 2026 is the year Korean webtoons become the dominant IP pipeline for streaming. Disney+ and Netflix are betting billions on vertical-scroll source material, and the results are about to reshape K-drama forever.
The Art of Sarah Is Netflix's Best K-Drama of 2026
Shin Hye-sun delivers four performances in one role as Netflix's mystery thriller climbs the global charts. Directed by Kim Jin-min, The Art of Sarah proves crime thrillers can match K-drama's biggest rom-coms.