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Judge Lee Han-young premieres January 2, starring Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon. This time-travel drama features Lee Han-young (Ji Sung), who revisits his past to face Kang Shin-jin (Park Hee-soon). Anticipation is high for their intense performances.

Next is The Brilliant Season of You, a heartwarming winter romance. It follows Chan (Chae Jong-hyeop), living life like summer, and Ran (Lee Sung-kyung), stuck in winter. Their fateful meeting thaws time. Cast includes Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Han Ji-hyun, and Oh Ye-ju.

IU and Byun Woo-seok headline 21st Century Grand Duchess, a romance in a modern Korean monarchy. It explores Seong Hee-joo (IU), a wealthy woman without royal status, and Prince Ian (Byun Woo-seok), a dissatisfied royal. This drama, lauded in MBC's script competition, is eagerly awaited in 2026.

Fifties Professionals is an action comedy about three former achievers reigniting their skills. Despite age and setbacks, their loyalty shines. Stars Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae promise action and comedy.

Airing later in the year, Married Woman Killer follows Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin), balancing motherhood and a dangerous job. She resumes work after maternity leave, while her husband (Jung Joon-won) seeks her secret.

Liar is a psychological thriller with Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin. They clash over a single disputed memory, in search of truth.

Your Ground is a youthful romance about a baseball player (Gong Myung) whose career is revived by a lawyer-turned-agent (Han Hyo-joo).

An MBC representative emphasized, “Our 2026 lineup is curated to provide top dramas and diverse genres to captivate audiences.”