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Judge Lee Han-young premieres January 2, starring Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon. This drama follows Lee Han-young, a lawyer returning to the past to fight evil, personified by Kang Shin-jin. Audiences expect a strong performance from the leads.

Next is The Brilliant Season of You, a winter romance between Chan (Chae Jong-hyeop), who embraces life, and Ran (Lee Sung-kyung), who is in self-imposed isolation. They meet by fate, melting away time's freeze. Co-stars include Lee Mi-sook and Kang Seok-woo.

IU and Byun Woo-seok lead 21st Century Grand Duchess, a romance in a modern Korean monarchy. It depicts Seong Hee-joo, rich yet discontent, and Prince Ian, a prince without power. This praised script is eagerly awaited in 2026.

Fifties Professionals is an action comedy about three former successful men restarting life. Despite life's hardships, their loyalty and instincts endure. Stars Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae promise humor and action.

Married Woman Killer, airing later in the year, features Gong Hyo-jin as Yoo Bo-na, a mother balancing family and an assassin's life. Her husband, played by Jung Joon-won, seeks the truth about her dangerous job.

Liar is a psychological thriller with Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, focusing on a dispute over a shared memory as they seek the truth.

Your Ground is a youth romance about a baseball player (Gong Myung) bouncing back with the help of a lawyer-turned-agent (Han Hyo-joo).

An MBC spokesperson said, “Our 2026 lineup showcases a range of genres, aiming to deliver top-quality dramas to viewers.”