• South Korea is set to deliver another exciting lineup of K-dramas in 2026, with stories ranging from romance and revenge to supernatural mysteries and family healing
• From ghost-seeing lawyers and time-traveling judges to royal love stories and village life chaos, these dramas promise to keep viewers entertained throughout
• TheRadar has compiled a list of 10 K-dramas you should definitely add to your watchlist

If 2025 delivered unforgettable romances and addictive thrillers, 2026 looks ready to raise the bar even higher.

From dark mysteries and supernatural courtroom dramas to royal romances and emotional healing stories, the upcoming K-drama slate is packed with stories that promise suspense, heartbreak, and plenty of binge-worthy moments.

Whether you love slow-burn romance, revenge-driven plots, crime mysteries, or feel-good family stories, TheRadar has compiled 10 exciting K-dramas that deserve a place on your watchlist.

10 K-dramas to add to your watch list

1. In Your Radiant Season

In Your Radiant Season is shaping up to be one of the most emotional romances of the year.

Song Ha Ran appears to have the perfect life as the chief designer of a luxury fashion house, but deep inside, she is still trapped in grief after losing loved ones.

Her world is cold, controlled, and emotionally distant until she unexpectedly meets Sunwoo Chan, a cheerful animation designer who hides painful scars from his own mysterious past.

Their meeting slowly changes both of them, but as they grow closer, long-buried secrets threaten to shake their fragile connection.

This is the perfect drama for anyone who loves soft romance, emotional healing, and characters trying to find light after pain.

2. Phantom Lawyer

If you enjoy legal dramas with a supernatural twist, Phantom Lawyer should be high on your list.

Shin Irang is not your average lawyer. He can see ghosts and even allow spirits to possess his body.

Using his unusual gift, he takes on cases involving unresolved grudges, helping both the dead and the living find justice.

Alongside him is Han Nahyeon, an ambitious lawyer who only cares about winning. Their unlikely partnership creates a drama filled with humor, emotion, mystery, and heartwarming moments.

3. The Judge Returns

Revenge, corruption, and second chances come together in The Judge Returns.

Judge Lee Han Young was once part of a corrupt system, using his position to benefit his powerful father-in-law's law firm. But when he finally decides to do the right thing and sentence a powerful chairman to life in prison, he is killed.

Then comes the twist: he wakes up ten years in the past.

Now armed with knowledge of the future, Lee Han Young has a second chance to fix his mistakes, expose corruption, and punish the people who destroyed him.

4. Can This Love Be Translated

Romantic comedies are getting a fresh twist in Can This Love Be Translated.

Joo Ho Jin is a gifted multilingual interpreter who suddenly begins working for global superstar Cha Mu Hee. While he is calm and reserved, she is bright, confident, and completely different from him.

Despite speaking different emotional languages, they begin to understand each other in unexpected ways.

With celebrity life, cultural misunderstandings, and opposites-attract chemistry, this drama promises plenty of heartwarming and funny moments.

5. Filing for Love

Office romance meets scandal and secrets in Filing for Love.

Joo In A is a ruthless executive known for destroying anyone who stands in her way. No Ki Joon was once a top employee until he is demoted and forced to work under her.

When he receives an anonymous tip about her secret relationship, he starts investigating out of revenge.

Instead, he ends up getting closer to her and discovers that beneath her cold exterior is someone carrying deep pain.

This drama blends office politics, romance, and emotional vulnerability into a story that could easily become your favourite.

6. To My Beloved Thief

Historical drama fans should keep an eye on To My Beloved Thief.

Hong Eun Jo lives a double life. By day, she is a doctor treating patients. By night, she becomes a righteous thief who steals from corrupt officials to help the poor.

Her secret life becomes more complicated when she crosses paths with Prince Yi Yeol, who is immediately captivated by her. Then, a mysterious body swap changes everything.

With hidden identities, palace politics, romance, and action, this drama has all the ingredients of a historical hit.

7. The Art of Sarah

Mystery lovers will want to add The Art of Sarah to their list.

Sarah Kim appears to be a successful businesswoman in the luxury world, but her glamorous image is built on lies. Things take a shocking turn when a body is discovered and identified as hers.

As detectives investigate, Sarah's carefully created double life begins to collapse.

Filled with secrets, deception, and suspense, this drama looks set to deliver one shocking twist after another.

8. Perfect Crown

Perfect Crown combines royalty, wealth, and romance in a modern constitutional monarchy setting.

Seong Hui Ju comes from one of Korea's wealthiest families, while Prince I An may have royal status but little actual power. When they enter into a contract marriage, they slowly begin to fall for each other while navigating social pressure, ambition, and family expectations.

This drama has all the makings of a glamorous romance, complete with royal politics and emotional tension.

9. Climax

Dark, intense, and filled with power struggles, Climax is one of the most ambitious dramas on this list.

The story follows Bang Tae Seob, a prosecutor who becomes entangled in a dangerous power cartel involving politics, business, and the entertainment world.

As he rises higher, the people around him become caught in a ruthless battle for influence and survival.

With corruption, betrayal, and fierce ambition at its core, Climax promises to be gripping from beginning to end.

10. Cabbage Your Life

For viewers looking for something lighter and more heartwarming, Cabbage Your Life may be the perfect choice.

The story follows a city family forced to move to a rural village after an unexpected job transfer.

Struggling to adapt to country life, they face culture shock, family tension, and community drama.

But as time passes, they begin to discover the beauty of simple living, stronger family bonds, and unexpected love.

This drama offers humour, healing, and a refreshing reminder that happiness can sometimes be found in the places we least expect.

10 underrated K-dramas you would enjoy watching

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported the underrated K-dramas, which are amazing to watch. In the world of Korean dramas (K-drama), a few high-profile series often dominate the spotlight while some K-dramas remain hidden.

However, these hidden K-dramas deserve more recognition and are actually worth watching. Here are some of the underrated K-dramas that will leave you wanting more: Little Women, Ghost Doctor, and Devil Judge, among others.