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Netflix 2026 Lineup: Every Upcoming K-Drama and Movie To Look Forward To

Netflix 2026 Korean drama lineup featuring romance thrillers and fantasy series.
Netflix 2026 Korean drama lineup featuring romance thrillers and fantasy series.

Netflix officially kicked off 2026 excitement with a teaser revealing its upcoming Korean originals, and the lineup proves that the platform is not slowing down anytime soon. From romance and fantasy to psychological thrillers, action-packed sequels, and cross-border collaborations, the slate feels ambitious, diverse, and star-powered.


Here is a complete, chronologically arranged list of Netflix’s 2026 Korean dramas and movies, organized by release quarter.




The Art of Sarah (Credits: Netflix)
The Art of Sarah (Credits: Netflix)


Sarah is a woman living under a meticulously constructed identity, one that allows her to survive in a world that once tried to erase her. When a murder case brings her into the sight of a sharp and persistent detective, fragments of her past begin resurfacing.


As the investigation deepens, Sarah’s carefully controlled life starts to crack, revealing a story shaped by trauma, ambition, and the desperate need for reinvention.


  1. Boyfriend On Demand


Boyfriend of Demand (Credits: Netflix)
Boyfriend of Demand (Credits: Netflix)

  • Aired: Q1 of 2026

  • No. of Episodes: TBA

  • Cast: Seo In-guk, Jisoo

  • Streaming Platform: Netflix


A career-driven producer exhausted by failed relationships discovers a secret subscription service that offers a “perfect boyfriend” experience tailored to emotional needs.


What begins as a convenient escape soon turns complicated when the line between paid affection and genuine connection starts to blur. As feelings grow real, she must decide whether love can truly be designed on demand.


  1. Pavane (Movie)


Pavane (Credits: Netflix)
Pavane (Credits: Netflix)


Three individuals connected by art and unspoken memories find their lives intersecting at a quiet turning point. Each carries unresolved grief and longing, and through subtle encounters, they are forced to confront the emotions they have spent years avoiding.


Pavane unfolds as a delicate portrait of healing, regret, and human connection.


  1. The WONDERfools


The WONDERfools (Credits: Netflix)
The WONDERfools (Credits: Netflix)

  • Aired: Q2 of 2026

  • No. of Episodes: TBA

  • Cast: Park Eun-bin (Eun Chae-ni), Cha Eun-woo (Lee Woon-jung)

  • Streaming Platform: Netflix


After a strange incident grants supernatural abilities to a group of ordinary citizens, their lives spiral into chaos. Eun Chae-ni is determined to understand her powers, while Woon-jung struggles with fear and responsibility.


As public attention and danger grow, the group must decide whether their abilities are a gift meant to protect or a curse that will destroy them.


  1. Notes From The Last Row


Notes from the Last Row (Credits: Netflix)
Notes from the Last Row (Credits: Netflix)


A veteran literature teacher becomes intrigued by a quiet student whose written work reveals disturbing truths. What starts as academic interest slowly evolves into a psychological battle, forcing both teacher and student to confront moral boundaries, hidden motives, and the weight of suppressed emotions.


  1. Teach You A Lesson


Teach You a Lesson (Credits: Netflix)
Teach You a Lesson (Credits: Netflix)


A violent incident links four individuals from very different walks of life. As the truth unfolds, each person is forced to reckon with past choices, guilt, and personal justifications. The story shifts between perspectives, revealing how easily justice becomes blurred when emotions and power collide.



Bloodhounds 2 (Credits: Netflix)
Bloodhounds 2 (Credits: Netflix)


Geon-woo and Woo-jin return to a darker and more dangerous criminal underworld. With higher stakes and deadlier opponents, their bond is tested as they face brutal consequences for their choices.


New players enter the scene, turning survival into a constant fight.


  1. If Wishes Could Kill


If Wishes Could Kill (Credits: Netflix)
If Wishes Could Kill (Credits: Netflix)


A group of young people discovers that their deepest wishes can come true, but at an unimaginable cost. As desires turn deadly, friendships fracture and morality is tested.


Each character must decide whether fulfilling a wish is worth the price of someone else’s life.


  1. Husbands In Action (Movie)


Husbands in Action (Credits: Netflix)
Husbands in Action (Credits: Netflix)


Two unlikely men join forces when their families become entangled in a dangerous situation. What begins as reluctant teamwork evolves into chaotic action, heartfelt moments, and unexpected growth as they navigate danger with humor and determination.


  1. Our Sticky Love


Our Sticky Love (Credits: Netflix)
Our Sticky Love (Credits: Netflix)

  • Aired: Q3 of 2026

  • No. of Episodes: TBA

  • Cast: Jung Hae-in, Ha Young

  • Streaming Platform: Netflix


After losing fragments of her memory, a woman finds herself living alongside a man who claims to be tied to her past. As daily life brings small moments of warmth and confusion, emotions grow deeper.


However, the truth behind their connection threatens to undo the fragile happiness they build.


  1. The East Palace


The East Palace (Credits: Netflix)
The East Palace (Credits: Netflix)


Set within a royal palace burdened by political schemes and ancient secrets, a prince uncovers truths that challenge everything he believes about loyalty and power. With help from an enigmatic woman and a formidable court figure, he must choose between preserving the throne and exposing corruption.


  1. The Scandal


The Scandal (Credits: Netflix)
The Scandal (Credits: Netflix)

Inspired by a classic tale of forbidden desire and deception, this period romance follows Lady Cho, whose mastery of intrigue defies societal bounds. When she and a charming playboy enter a dangerous game of manipulation, another woman named Hui-yeon becomes entangled in their web of passion and betrayal.


  1. Mousetrap


Mousetrap (Credits: Netflix)
Mousetrap (Credits: Netflix)


A calculated series of crimes draws a veteran detective into a psychological duel with a man who refuses to be easily understood. As the chase intensifies, both men reveal unsettling truths, blurring the line between control and chaos.


  1. Tantara


Tantara (Credits: Netflix)
Tantara (Credits: Netflix)


Two emotionally guarded individuals cross paths in a world shaped by ambition and restraint. As their connection deepens, unresolved wounds and unspoken desires rise to the surface.


Love becomes both a refuge and a risk as they navigate choices that could change everything.


  1. Take Charge Of My Heart


Take Charge of My Heart (Credits: Netflix)
Take Charge of My Heart (Credits: Netflix)


A man who suppresses emotion and a woman who embraces vulnerability are brought together through work and circumstance. As they influence each other’s emotional growth, they discover that love often begins where control ends.


  1. Road


Road (Credits: Netflix)
Road (Credits: Netflix)


Two men from different countries meet during a journey shaped by loss and unfinished stories. As they travel together, shared silence and conversations help them confront grief, guilt, and the possibility of moving forward.


  1. Dead End Job


Dead End Job (Credits: Netflix)
Dead End Job (Credits: Netflix)


 Hyuk-jun takes on a part-time job that promises unusually high pay, hoping to clear his debts. But the job turns into a nightmare when strange and horrifying events begin to unfold at the workplace. What seems too good to be true quickly becomes terrifyingly real.




Final Thoughts


Netflix’s 2026 Korean lineup reflects a clear commitment to storytelling that resonates beyond trends. With powerful casting, diverse genres, and emotionally grounded narratives, the year promises something for every kind of viewer.


Which Netflix 2026 release are you most excited for? Let us know your picks.


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