All the exciting Korean dramas dropping on Disney+ in 2026
Your next binge is calling. Disney+ just teased its 2026 Korean drama lineup and it’s filled with must-watch titles and fan-favourite stars
By Shazrina Shamsudin -
If your idea of self-care is curling up on the couch with a good K-drama (and maybe a few too many snacks), you’ll want to keep your eyes on Disney+ next year.
At the Disney+ Originals Preview showcase, held on November 13 at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, we got a first look at the platform’s upcoming slate of Korean series debuting in 2026—and let’s just say, your watchlist is about to get a lot longer.
During the presentation, the OTT platform announced several new series and films – from swoon-worthy romances to edge-of-your-seat thrillers – proving that the K-drama wave isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Not to mention, you can also expect to see some familiar (and new) faces and of course, fresh stories that will have you glued to the screens.
For a full list of K-drama series coming to Disney+ in 2026, keep scrolling.
Made in Korea
In turbulent 1970s Korea, Kitae lives a dangerous double life. Seduced by money and the power it affords, Kitae works to expand his operations until an incorruptible prosecutor begins to investigate him, threatening everything he’s worked for.
Release Date: December 24, 2025 (Season 1) | 2026 (Season 2)
A Shop for Killers (Season 2)
After an epic first season that saw Jian defend her childhood home from murder drones and deadly assassins, A Shop For Killers returns with an all new season that will follow Jian and her uncle Jinman as they turn the tables - going on the offensive against the mercenary group Babylon.
Release Date: Late 2026
Battle of Fates
From the creators of Culinary Class Wars comes a new reality series that pits fortune tellers, shamans and other oracles against each other as they try to prove that they’re the real deal. With participants from a shaman group, fate interpreters, physiognomists and tarot card readers set to join, participants will compete in a range of challenges designed to prove (or disprove) their abilities. Those who fail the task will be eliminated, while those who pass will continue to the next round.
Release Date: Early 2026
Perfect Crown
Set in an alternative 21st century where Korea still has a royal family, Perfect Crown is a romantic dramedy about a prince with nothing but his title and the heiress to one of Korea’s biggest conglomerates. Both driven by personal gain, the pair begin to scheme together only to later realise the meaning of true love.
Release Date: Early 2026
Gold Land
After landing a dream job at an international airport, Heeju finally escapes the sleepy backwater town she grew up in, heading out to make a name for herself. After getting off to a good start, things suddenly turn south and Heeju finds herself on the run from some of Korea’s most dangerous men with a van full of smuggled gold. Hurtling down the highway, Heeju finds herself heading back to the one place she swore she’d never return.
Release Date: Early 2026
Portraits of Delusion
Based on the hugely popular Naver Webtoon – Delusion – Portraits of Delusion is a romantic mystery series about a heartbroken vampire in mourning. Hidden away from the world for the past 50 years, Madam Song regularly commissions portraits for her own use. One day Iho, a painter with a past, arrives at the hotel to begin his commission, but what he sees shocks him.
Release Date: Late 2026
The Manipulated
Imprisoned for a heinous crime he didn’t commit, mild-mannered Taejoong is thrust into a world of chaos, orchestrated by Yohan, a man with a sinister agenda. Refusing to die a pawn in his twisted game, Taejoong fights for his freedom in a high-stakes game of vengeance.
Release Date: Now streaming
The Remarried Empress
A live-action adaptation of the hit webtoon, The Remarried Empress tells the story of Navier, a perfect empress whose husband shocks her one day when he returns home with a mistress and demands a divorce. Unwilling to let the Emperor ruin her life, Navier grants his request but, in return asks to marry the rival prince of the Western Kingdom - igniting a tale of political intrigue, romance, and a fight to reclaim her stolen power.
Release Date: Late 2026