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The upcoming series, Judge Lee Han-young, featuring Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon, is set to debut on January 2. This time-travel narrative centers on Lee Han-young, portrayed by Ji Sung, who shifts from being subjugated by a major law firm to a decisive return to his past, specifically a decade earlier, to alter his decisions. He tackles the embodiment of malevolence, Kang Shin-jin, played by Park Hee-soon. The anticipated dynamic between Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon promises a compelling viewing experience.
Subsequently, The Brilliant Season of You is designed to offer warmth amidst the winter chill. This romantic drama unfolds with Chan, enacted by Chae Jong-hyeop, who experiences life like a perpetual summer holiday, and Ran, played by Lee Sung-kyung, who remains in a metaphorical winter. Their fateful meeting reignites the frozen moments in their lives. The ensemble cast also includes Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Han Ji-hyun, and Oh Ye-ju.
21st Century Grand Duchess, featuring IU and Byun Woo-seok, portrays a romance set within a constitutional monarchy in modern-day Korea. The plot revolves around Seong Hee-joo, characterized by IU, a wealthy individual discontent with her commoner origins, and Prince Ian, played by Byun Woo-seok, a nobleman troubled by his lack of real power. This drama, which garnered accolades in the MBC drama script competition, is highly anticipated for 2026.
Fifties Professionals is an action-comedy spotlighting three ostensibly ordinary men who once led successful lives but are reactivated by unforeseen circumstances. Despite facing life's hardships and physical decline, their camaraderie and innate skills endure as they navigate half their lives as consummate professionals. The cast, including Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae, aims to deliver a blend of impactful action and humor.
Married Woman Killer, expected in the latter part of the year, depicts a working mother with a perilous occupation, striving to balance her career and family. Gong Hyo-jin plays Yoo Bo-na, a former housewife and an assassin targeting notorious criminals, who resumes work post-maternity leave while managing familial chaos. Jung Joon-won complements the storyline as the husband intent on unraveling his murderous wife's mystery.
Liar delves into a psychological thriller where two protagonists battle over a contested memory in their quest for veracity. This series marks a reunion for Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin following their collaboration in Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim.
Your Ground depicts a youthful romance, focusing on a baseball athlete, played by Gong Myung, who recovers from a career setback with the aid of a lawyer-turned-agent, portrayed by Han Hyo-joo, as he strives to reclaim his place on the field.
An MBC drama spokesperson remarked, “Our selection of the 2026 lineup aims to deliver high-quality dramas while engaging audiences with a spectrum of genres,” underscoring the lineup's genre diversity.