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Debuting on January 2, Judge Lee Han-young stars Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon. This time-travel drama focuses on Lee Han-young (Ji Sung), who revisits a decade earlier to tackle the malevolence of Kang Shin-jin (Park Hee-soon), a powerful figure. The anticipated intense dynamic between Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon is a highlight.

Next, The Brilliant Season of You offers a heartwarming winter romance. It features Chan (Chae Jong-hyeop), who enjoys life like a summer, and Ran (Lee Sung-kyung), who remains in a winter solitude. Their chance meeting thaws time. The cast includes Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Han Ji-hyun, and Oh Ye-ju.

21st Century Grand Duchess stars IU and Byun Woo-seok in a romance within a modern Korean constitutional monarchy. Seong Hee-joo (IU), wealthy but annoyed by her commoner status, meets Prince Ian (Byun Woo-seok), who feels empty despite his royal status. This drama, a script competition winner, is highly awaited for 2026.

Fifties Professionals is an action comedy about three men, once successful, who are rekindled by fate. Their loyalty and skills endure as they navigate life's challenges. Starring Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae, it combines action and humor.

Married Woman Killer, airing in the year's latter half, features working mom Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin), a criminal killer, balancing work-life challenges after returning from maternity leave. Her husband, portrayed by Jung Joon-won, seeks to uncover her secret.

Liar is a psychological thriller about two people clashing over a disputed memory in search of truth. It reunites Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin after their previous collaboration.

Your Ground centers on a baseball player (Gong Myung) meeting a lawyer-turned-agent (Han Hyo-joo), aiming for a comeback after a setback.

An MBC representative stated, “Our 2026 lineup showcases diverse genres, aiming to present top-quality dramas to our audience,” emphasizing the genre variety.