The year 2025 proved that K-dramas are only getting bigger and better. Viewers enjoyed standout series like When Life Gives You Tangerines, Weak Hero Class 2, Good Boy, Our Unwritten Seoul, Trauma Code, Resident Playbook, and many more titles that raised the bar for storytelling and performances. With that momentum carrying forward, 2026 already feels exciting. From fresh pairings to career-defining roles, these stars are set to dominate the spotlight.

Contract dating and contract marriage K-dramas have made a major comeback—and we couldn’t be happier. This is easily one of our favorite romance tropes, and for good reason. It has everything: leads thrown together unwillingly, a relationship bound by a deal or marriage contract, and that irresistible undercurrent of tension. Here are six must-watch contract K-dramas that will hit you right in the feels.

What we really think about Disney+'s new action/romance drama "Red Swan"

3 Reasons why you need to be watching Rain's new full throttle action drama "Red Swan"!

Rain is back with a new romance revenge drama "Red Swan" and we can't wait!