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The first drama to be released is Judge Lee Han-young, featuring actors Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon. Scheduled for a January 2 premiere, this drama focuses on a narrative of justice intertwined with time travel. The story follows Lee Han-young, portrayed by Ji Sung, who was previously under the control of a major law firm. He travels back a decade to alter his past decisions and faces the formidable Kang Shin-jin, played by Park Hee-soon. The performance between Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon is generating anticipation.
Following Judge Lee Han-young is The Brilliant Season of You, a drama designed to provide warmth during winter. It features the romantic story of Chan, played by Chae Jong-hyeop, who approaches life with the excitement of a summer holiday, and Ran, played by Lee Sung-kyung, who remains in her winter isolation. Their encounter has a transformative effect. The drama also features Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Han Ji-hyun, and Oh Ye-ju.
IU and Byun Woo-seok are set to star in 21st Century Grand Duchess, a romance set within a 21st-century constitutional monarchy in Korea. The storyline revolves around Seong Hee-joo, portrayed by IU, who is affluent yet discontent due to her commoner background, and Prince Ian, played by Byun Woo-seok, who faces discontent despite his royal status. Recognized at the MBC drama script competition, this drama ranks among the highly anticipated for 2026.
Fifties Professionals is an action comedy that features three men who once found success and are reactivated by chance. Although they have faced setbacks and aged, they retain their loyalty and instincts, navigating the latter half of their lives as true experts. Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae are part of the cast, delivering both action and humor.
Scheduled for the latter part of the year, Married Woman Killer follows a working mother who has one of the world's most dangerous occupations and strives to balance her career with family life. Gong Hyo-jin plays Yoo Bo-na, a housewife for five years who returns to her role as a killer of dangerous criminals following a three-year maternity leave. The drama also features Jung Joon-won as her husband, who is eager to discover his wife's secret profession.
Liar is a psychological thriller featuring two people who are in conflict over a single, disputed memory as they seek to uncover the truth. Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, known for their roles in Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim, reunite in this production.
Your Ground narrates a youth romance centered around a baseball player, played by Gong Myung, who encounters a setback but finds a new path with a lawyer-turned-agent, portrayed by Han Hyo-joo, as he attempts to make a return to the sport.
A representative from MBC noted, “The 2026 lineup has been selected with care to provide not only top-quality dramas but also a diverse range of genres,” emphasizing the variety offered by the network.