8 Latest Korean Dramas to Air in January 2026, What Are They?

JAKARTA - 2026 will begin with a number of new Korean dramas. Starting from the Sageuk genre to fantasy will color throughout January 2026.

From romance stories like Spring Fever to fantasy like No Tail to Tell starring young actors. Senior actors like Ji Sung and Park Shin Hye also return to star in the latest drama.

Here are the 8 latest Korean dramas that aired starting January 2026:

The Judge Returns tells the story of Lee Han Young (Ji Sung), a corrupt judge. When he chooses to stop corruption, he actually goes back 10 years ago, when he was still working at the Cheonan District Court. This drama is also played by Park Hee Soon and Won Ji Ah which will air on January 2, 2026.

To My Beloved Thief tells the story of Hong Eun Zo (Nam Ji Hyun), a doctor and thief named Gil Dong. He takes care of patients in Hyeminseo, but on the other hand, Eun Zo also steals to save others. One day he gets involved with Prince Lee Yeol (Moon Sang Min) who is wise but suspicious of Eun Zo. The drama will air starting January 3.

Adapted from a web novel, Spring Fever tells the story of Yoon Bom (Lee Joo Bin), a teacher in Seoul who moves to a village. There, she meets Seon Jae Gyu (Ahn Bo Hyun) who looks tough but is very warm and has feelings for Yoon Bom. Spring Fever airs from January 5 and can be watched on Prime Video.

Can This Love Be Translated? tells the story of Joo Ho Jin (Kim Seon Ho), an interpreter for a famous actress Cha Mu Hee (Go Youn Jung) in a short time. Their interactions on various occasions begin to bring the two closer in trying to understand each other. All episodes will be released on January 16 on Netflix.

After being postponed, No Tail to Tell finally aired. This drama tells the story of Eun Ho (Kim Hye Yoon), a gumiho who enjoys his world as a human until he meets Kang Si Yeol (Lomon), a football star. Kang Si Yeol's world changes with Eunho. No Tail to Tell airs from January 16, 2026.

The drama Undercover Ms. Hong tells the story of Hong Geum Bo (Park Shin Hye), a banker who only thinks about her job. One day she disguises herself as a high school graduate named Hong Jang Mi in order to investigate a mysterious transaction at her company. The drama Undercover Ms. Hong will air starting January 17, 2026.

Adapted from a webtoon, Positively Yours tells the story of Kang Du Jun (Choi Jin Hyuk), the son of a conglomerate family who chooses not to get married and focuses on work. One day, he meets Jang Hee Won (Oh Yeon Seo) and experiences one night of love. After that incident, Jang Hee Won gets pregnant and Du Jun starts to experience something changing. Positively Yours will air starting January 17, 2026.