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Kicking off the lineup is Judge Lee Han-young, featuring Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon in lead roles. Scheduled to debut on January 2, this drama is a time-travel narrative centered around justice. Lee Han-young, portrayed by Ji Sung, is depicted as a former subordinate in a powerful law firm who travels back a decade to alter his past decisions, coming face-to-face with the embodiment of evil, Kang Shin-jin, played by Park Hee-soon. The drama promises an electrifying confrontation between the two actors.
Next in line is The Brilliant Season of You, designed to bring warmth to audiences during wintertime. This romantic tale revolves around Chan, played by Chae Jong-hyeop, who embraces life with the enthusiasm of a summer holiday, and Ran, played by Lee Sung-kyung, who lives in self-imposed winter isolation. Their serendipitous meeting is destined to thaw frozen moments. The series also stars Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Han Ji-hyun, and Oh Ye-ju.
In 21st Century Grand Duchess, IU and Byun Woo-seok headline a romance set within a modern-day Korean constitutional monarchy. It narrates the story of Seong Hee-joo, a wealthy individual, portrayed by IU, who is frustrated by her commoner background, and Prince Ian, played by Byun Woo-seok, who is dissatisfied despite his noble status. This drama, which garnered accolades in the MBC drama script competition, ranks among the most eagerly awaited shows of 2026.
The series Fifties Professionals is an action-comedy that follows three men who once achieved success and are unexpectedly thrust back into action by destiny. Although life's hardships have left their mark and their physical prowess has waned, their camaraderie and instincts prevail as they navigate the halfway point of their lives as authentic professionals. The cast includes Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae, promising engaging action and humor.
Scheduled for later in the year, Married Woman Killer centers on a working mother juggling the world's deadliest occupation with her personal life. Gong Hyo-jin plays Yoo Bo-na, a housewife-turned-operative targeting dangerous criminals, who returns to work after a three-year maternity break. As she balances a chaotic family life and her dangerous career, Jung Joon-won plays her husband, intrigued to discover his wife's hidden life.
Liar is a psychological thriller that explores the clash between two individuals who each claim ownership of a disputed memory in their quest for the truth. This series reunites Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, known for their previous collaboration in Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim.
Your Ground is a romantic drama focusing on a young baseball player, played by Gong Myung, who, after facing a significant career setback, meets a lawyer-turned-agent, portrayed by Han Hyo-joo. Together, they embark on a journey to resurrect his career on the baseball field.
An MBC drama official expressed, “Our 2026 lineup has been meticulously curated to not only deliver top-quality dramas but also to offer viewers a broad range of genres,” emphasizing the emphasis on genre diversity.