As 2025 winds down and 2026 kicks off, K-drama fans have a packed streaming schedule to enjoy. Between exciting premieres, mid-season episodes, and emotional finales, here’s your ultimate guide to what’s new this week across Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Viki, KBS, MBC, and TVING.
1. The Judge Returns – MBC (Jan 2)
Ji Sung headlines this fantasy legal drama, portraying a corrupt judge who meets an untimely death and is sent back in time by a decade. With a second chance, he seeks justice while clashing with another morally compromised judge.
2. To My Beloved Thief – KBS (Jan 3)
A noblewoman moonlights as a righteous thief in this fantasy rom-com sageuk. After switching souls with a royal prince tasked to catch her, they navigate love, duty, and identity. Stars Nam Ji Hyun and Moon Sang Min.
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3. Nice to Not Meet You – Prime Video (Finale Dec 30)
Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon’s rom-com wraps up this week. The story follows a veteran actor typecast in detective roles who becomes entangled with a journalist—and unexpected romance ensues.
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4. I DOL I – Netflix, Viki, Channel K (Dec 29–30)
A star lawyer defends her K-pop idol bias accused of murder, uncovering shocking truths. Features Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung and Kim Jae Young.
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5. A Graceful Liar – KBS (Dec 29–Jan 2)
A mother-daughter duo reunites as in-laws and wage war against a powerful chaebol family in this revenge melodrama.
6. Marie and Her Three Daddies – KBS (Dec 29–Jan 2)
Rom-com family drama about a young girl with three potential fathers and her journey to find the truth.
7. First Man – MBC (Dec 29–Jan 2)
Separated twin sisters face love rivalries and family greed in this romance revenge thriller.
8. Made in Korea – Disney+ (Dec 30)
Hyun Bin’s highly anticipated return in a 1970s political thriller about power, greed, and national fate.
9. Concrete Market – Wavve (Finale Dec 30)
Post-apocalyptic survival drama set in a marketplace formed after a massive earthquake.
10. Villains – TVING (Jan 1)
Crime action drama about criminals fighting over a flawless counterfeit bill.
11. Love Me – Viki (Jan 2)
Slice-of-life melodrama exploring family bonds, secrets, and personal growth.
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12. Taxi Driver 3 – Viki (Jan 2–3)
Lee Je Hoon returns as Kim Dogi with his revenge squad tackling crime and corruption.
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13. Surely Tomorrow – Prime Video (Jan 3-4)
Park Seo Joon returns to the screen in a heartfelt romantic role alongside Won Ji An supported by a talented ensemble cast including Lee El, Lee Joo Young, Kang Ki Doong, and Jo Min Guk.
14. Pro Bono – Netflix (Jan 3-4)
This witty legal comedy centers on a self-serving, high-profile judge whose career ambitions are focused on wealth and prestige.
15. Our Golden Days – Viki (Jan 3-4)
The series portrays the lives of the Lee family, whose relationships are tangled with generational differences and personal struggles.
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