Netflix announces its 2026 Korean series and films, featuring diverse genres and star-studded casts, including Kim Seon-ho and BLACKPINK's Jisoo.
January/21/2026 22:29
Covering a variety of genres, original series and movies that broadly satisfy the preferences of all viewers, and K-Entertainment where everyone can find and enjoy what they desire! Netflix's lineup of new Korean works for 2026 is a hot topic. Today (21st), through 'Next On Netflix', the 2026 Korean & global lineup has been revealed. After its release on the 16th, it has already attracted attention, from 'Can You Interpret Love?' featuring Kim Seon-ho, Ko Yoon-jung, and Sota Fukushi, to BLACKPINK's Jisoo starring in 'Monthly Boyfriend', and the much-discussed 'Road' featuring Son Seok-ku and Eita, with highlights and trailers released. ◆ 'Can You Interpret Love?' Release Date: January 16, 2026 Cast: Kim Seon-ho, Ko Yoon-jung, Sota Fukushi, Lee Idam, Choi Woo-sung 'Can You Interpret Love?' is an unpredictable romantic comedy where multilingual interpreter Chu Ho-jin is tasked with interpreting for global top star Cha Mu-hee. Kim Seon-ho, who has shown a wide range of acting in works like 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha', plays the interpreter Chu Ho-jin, while the globally charming top star Cha Mu-hee is portrayed by Ko Yoon-jung, known for her diverse characters in 'Alchemy of Souls' and 'Moving'. Additionally, Sota Fukushi makes his Korean work debut in this production. ◆ 'The Woman Named Sara Kim' Release Date: February 13, 2026 Cast: Shin Hye-sun, Lee Jun-hyuk The story follows Sara Kim, a woman who wanted to be a brand name even if she was a fake, and Mugyeong, a man pursuing her desires. Shin Hye-sun, known for her strong acting in dramas like 'Stranger' and 'Welcome to Samdalri', plays Sara Kim, the head of the Asia branch of a luxury brand. Lee Jun-hyuk, who has built unique characters in 'My Perfect Secretary' and 'Good Bad Mother', plays Mugyeong, a powerful detective who digs into the case with a sharp gaze. The production team includes staff from 'Squid Game', 'Human Lessons', and 'Mask Girl'. ◆ 'Monthly Boyfriend' Release Date: January to March 2026 Cast: BLACKPINK's Jisoo, Seo In-guk So Mi-ra, a webtoon PD tired of real life, experiences love through a virtual dating simulation in this romantic comedy. Jisoo plays So Mi-ra, who has become accustomed to a life without romance amidst her busy and tiring reality. Through a device she accidentally received called 'Monthly Boyfriend', she enters a virtual space and awakens her forgotten romantic instincts through various romances with unrealistically perfect men. Seo In-guk plays Park Kyung-nam, a colleague and rival at So Mi-ra's workplace, who is a bothersome presence she least wants to see but is recognized as a capable worker in the company, harboring a surprising secret. ◆ 'Pavane' Release Date: January to March 2026 Cast: Ko Ah-sung, Byun Yo-han, Moon Sang-min 'Pavane' tells the story of three individuals who have lived with closed hearts, becoming each other's light as they face life and love. Ko Ah-sung, who has built a unique filmography with works like 'I Hate Korea' and 'Resistance: The Story of Yu Gwan-sun', plays Mi-jung, a department store clerk who strives to remain unseen and has closed her heart. Byun Yo-han, known for his wide range of performances in '#Alive' and 'Uncle Sam-sik', plays Yo-han, a free-spirited soul working in the department store parking lot. Moon Sang-min, who has gained attention in 'Cinderella at Midnight', 'Wedding Impossible', and 'Surup', plays Kyung-rok, who develops special feelings for Mi-jung after meeting her during his part-time job. ◆ 'Kirigo' Release Date: April to June 2026 Cast: Jung So-young, former gugudan Mina, Baek Seong-ho, Hyun Woo-seok, Lee Hyo-jae 'Kirigo', a young adult horror series debuting on Netflix, depicts high school students who are suddenly predicted to die due to the curse of an app called 'Kirigo' and their struggles to escape this curse. Jung So-young, who has shown her presence in various short films, plays Seo-a, a promising athlete, while Mina, who has impressed in dramas like 'Welcome to Samdalri', plays Nari, Seo-a's idol-faced friend. Various actors who have garnered attention in different works have been cast. ◆ 'Team Husband' Release Date: April to June 2026 Cast: Jin Seon-kyu, Gong Myung, Kim Ji-suk, Yoon Kyung-ho, Kang Han-na, Lee Da-hee, Jeong So-min This comedy-action film depicts the unpredictable operation of former husband Chun-sik and current husband Min-seok, who unexpectedly team up to rescue a wife kidnapped by a criminal organization. Jin Seon-kyu and Gong Myung reunite after their hit film 'Extreme Job', diving into a dangerous operation with the determination to save their wife. Kim Ji-suk plays the boss of a drug organization, Yoon Kyung-ho plays the boss of another organization, and Kang Han-na plays the wife kidnapped by the drug organization, while Lee Da-hee plays Do-jun's wife, a key figure in the drug business. Jeong So-min plays a reporter, Ara, chasing a scoop, showcasing her presence. ◆ 'Voice from the Last Row' Release Date: April to June 2026 Cast: Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook, Ho Joon, Kim Yoon-jin, Jin-kyung This suspense drama depicts the story of Ho Mun-ho, a failed writer and professor of Korean literature, who discovers the genius of a boy, Lee Gan, sitting in the last row of his classroom and becomes obsessed with his writing. Choi Min-sik plays the eccentric professor Ho Mun-ho, who has lived with inferiority complex after failing to fulfill his dream of becoming a writer, while Choi Hyun-wook plays Lee Gan, who possesses remarkable genius. The unpredictable developments among the intertwined relationships of the characters surrounding them deliver a dense suspense. ◆ 'Bloodhound' Season 2 Release Date: April to June 2026 Cast: Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, RAIN (Bi) The action of two boxers who confront the world of loan sharks with bare hands evolves more powerfully. The young man Gon-woo (Woo Do-hwan), who dreams of becoming a boxing champion, and his strong ally U-jin (Lee Sang-yi), armed with the spirit of the Marines, face off against the ruthless villain Baek-jung (RAIN), who possesses overwhelming power capable of crushing even world boxing champions, trying to pull Gon-woo into the dark league. A life-and-death showdown unfolds between Baek-jung, Gon-woo, and U-jin. ◆ 'Wonderfools' Release Date: April to June 2026 Cast: Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Choi Deok-hun, Lim Sung-jae, Kim Hae-sook, Song Hyun-joo 'Wonderfools' is a comedic action-adventure where townspeople who accidentally gain superpowers in 1999, a time of apocalyptic fears, fight against villains threatening the peace of Hae-soon City. Park Eun-bin, beloved for her roles in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' and 'Diva on the Deserted Island', plays Eun-chae, who unexpectedly becomes a superhuman due to unforeseen events. Cha Eun-woo plays Lee Eun-jung, a special public servant who questions a series of disappearances. ◆ 'Iron Fist Teacher' Release Date: April to June 2026 Cast: Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, Block B's P.O This depicts the
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